Ellen Boeke

Risotto is a much-loved Italian dish featuring short-grain rice cooked with broth until mouthwateringly creamy. This flexible recipe walks you through the basics of risotto-making and invites you to use leftover veggies and herbs you have on hand. While traditional risotto uses oil and butter in spades, this recipe skips the added fat, instead achieving […]

This cozy, single-skillet supper pairs tender red potatoes and hearty chickpeas with sweet-tart dried apricots and warming curry powder for a dish that feels both nourishing and a little unexpected. With just five ingredients (plus salt and pepper) and one pan to wash, it’s the kind of low-effort, high-reward meal you’ll want on repeat—especially on […]

Chalupa is a Spanish word for boat, and these crispy, queso-filled wraps are some of the tastiest-looking boats we’ve ever seen! While traditional chalupas tend to be heavy on animal products, our vegan version—which may remind you of a popular chain restaurant’s taco wraps—relies on a savory tofu and pinto bean filling to replace the […]

Ready in just 30 minutes, this saucy low-salt veggie stir-fry is a great base recipe to adapt and make your own and an ideal weeknight meal to whip up while you unwind from a long day. Feel free to use whatever veggies are already in your fridge or freezer. A simple soy-ginger sauce coats every […]

Become the burger boss at your next plant-based BBQ with these drool-worthy black bean veggie burgers. The nutrient-dense patties are seasoned with smoky paprika and salty soy sauce to create a rich, meaty flavor that’s enhanced by the texture of brown rice and panko breadcrumbs. The trick to grilling these burgers is patience: Be sure […]

These fluffy pomegranate pancakes are a burst of sunshine, even in the middle of winter. Fresh orange and grapefruit sections add bright citrus notes, while pomegranate arils folded into the batter make the pancakes sparkle from the inside out. They feel special enough for a holiday brunch yet simple enough for a cozy weekend morning. […]

Who says nachos have to be loaded with heavy cheese and greasy toppings? These plant-powered nachos deliver all the flavor and satisfaction you crave. If you want to keep things light, use jicama slices as the base. For a more traditional nacho platter, opt for baked corn chips instead. Pile on a mountain of chili-spiced […]

An Instant Pot or other pressure cooker is a great fuss-free way to transform dried beans, which are inexpensive and taste even better when cooked from scratch, into this warmly spiced mole chili. Canned tomatoes and meaty mushrooms add umami goodness, while masa harina—nixtamalized corn flour traditionally used for tortillas and tamales—thickens the chili with […]

Adzuki red beans (aka aduki or azuki beans), prized for their sweet, nutty flavor, are a staple in Japanese desserts and the star ingredient in one of the country’s most beloved treats, red bean ice cream. This healthy homemade version replaces dairy and refined sugar with nourishing, plant-based ingredients—no ice cream maker needed. Date paste […]

In this comforting vegan eggplant rollatini, tender roasted eggplant slices are wrapped around a hearty, Mediterranean-inspired risotto filling made with chickpeas, brown rice, briny olives, and fresh herbs. The hearty bundles are nestled in a garlicky crushed tomato sauce and topped with a crunchy pine nut–panko topping. This vegan casserole is perfect for a cozy […]

The caramelized tang of grilled pineapple infuses every mouthful of this smoky summer grain bowl with tropical flavor. While the veggies and pineapple are on the grill, brush them with brown rice vinegar and soy sauce to add umami goodness. Portobello mushrooms, red bell pepper, and summer squash work well here, but feel free to […]

Moist and packed full of warming flavors, these wholesome sweet potato bars are everything you need in an autumn-inspired treat. Velvety sweet potato puree is swirled with spicy cinnamon, earthy nutmeg, and rich vanilla to create cute orange cubes that taste like a warm hug on a cold night. Toasted hazelnuts add crunchy texture (you […]