15 Plant-Based Recipes Highlighting Fall’s Best Veggies – One Green Planet

Fall is officially upon us! This change in season is accompanied by a change in seasonal veggies. With sweet potatoes, beets, brussels sprouts, cabbage––and so many other delicious vegetables being in season, there are an endless amount of recipes to try out. Vegan fall recipes are full of comforting flavors and warm spices that will leaf a smile on your face. Also, Autumn is such a magical time of year–– pumpkin spice, cozy blankets, layering turtlenecks, the first whispers of winter, and making a cozy meal after a chilly day. Wrap a scarf around your neck and an apron around your waist, it’s time to try one these vegan fall recipes.

You are going to fall head over heels for these 15 vegan fall recipes from our Food Monster App!

Zucchini

1. Creamy Mushrooms with Zucchini Noodles 

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This insanely delicious recipe for Creamy Mushrooms with Zucchini Noodles by Taryn Fitz-Gerald is not only quick and easy but relatively minimal. It has so much flavor, it’s actually quite surprising! Mushrooms are set to be the next big trend in the health and wellness scene. You could totally pair the mushrooms with some gluten free pasta of your choice, if you’re not accustomed to zucchini noodles, or even on a slice of toast

2. Spanish Artichoke and Zucchini Paella

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What is paella, you ask? It’s a traditional Spanish rice dish, served as a main course, that originated in the province of Valencia. This take on the beloved favorite has turmeric in it rather than saffron (because that stuff is expensive!). You have to try this Spanish Artichoke and Zucchini Paella by Kinda Vegan, Adams Media!

3. Zucchini Banana Bread

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A great way to use up your stock of zucchini and brown bananas, this healthy Zucchini Banana Bread by Kat Condon is gluten-free, refined sugar free and vegan!

Carrots

1. Carrot Harissa Soup 

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Cheers to longer days, springtime rain and a big bowl of this spicy Carrot Harissa Soup by Claire Ragozzino in you belly.

2. Carrot Cake Bread With Cream Cheese Icing

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What’s fab about this Carrot Cake Bread With Cream Cheese Icing by Gabrielle St. Claire, is everything! It’s quick, easy, has minimal ingredients, is buttery soft, can be enjoyed with or without icing, packed with carrots, packed with flavor, perf for any season, contains no dairy or eggs, and perf for Thanksgiving or Easter!

3. Carrot Beet Salad With Mustard Garlic Vinaigrette and Dill

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This Carrot Beet Salad With Mustard Garlic Vinaigrette and Dill by Viktoria Radichkova has boiled root veggies, tangy pickles and lots of fresh dill drizzled with a lovely mustard garlic dressing – a fantastic winter salad that’s easy on the calories, yet filling and satisfying.

Cauliflower

1. Roasted Cauliflower Piccata With Mashed Potatoes With Sour Cream and Chives

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When you cut a head of cauliflower like you would a loaf of bread, the resulting slabs can be roasted and served as delicious steaks. These roasted cauliflower steaks seasoned with a luscious lemony piccata sauce and mushrooms atop a serving of creamy mashed potatoes will be your new favorite way to serve this versatile veggie. You have to try this Roasted Cauliflower Piccata With Mashed Potatoes With Sour Cream and Chives by VEGANIZE IT!

2. Vegan Kung Pao Style Cauliflower

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This vegan Kung Pao Style Cauliflower recipe by Jessica Uly is a really simple recipe that requires very basic ingredients–possibly the hardest ingredients to come by is the Chinese black vinegar, since it is only usually available in Asian or Chinese stores. But using Chinese black vinegar is essential, as it has a unique flavour that’s different from other types of vinegar. This is best enjoyed with rice for a hearty and satisfying meal.

3. Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

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Buffalo cauliflower is the beloved vegan take on classic Buffalo wings. However, getting that perfect crunchy crispy texture can be a bit of a challenge. This recipe for Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings by Gabrielle St. Claire yields the perfect texture of batter and the saucy Buffalo flavor.

Kale

1. Mushroom and Kale Quiche

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A good quiche is hard to find – especially if you don’t eat eggs. However, this vegan Mushroom and Kale Quiche recipe by Talida Voinea will take care of your quiche craving. It has crispy quinoa and almond meal crust with a creamy mushroom and tofu filling. It takes a little bit of time, but it is so worth it. This vegan quiche recipe is perfect to keep on hand for breakfast or to make for brunch! When you bring out this classic mushroom and kale quiche, it will impress vegans and non-vegans alike!

2. Kale and Artichoke Dip

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Artichoke dips are sadly infamous for being laden with dairy and having high saturated fat content. However, you can recreate similar version sans all of that without sacrificing flavor or texture, and that’s how the vegan Kale and Artichoke Dip by Gabrielle St. Claire was born!

3. Sweet Potato, Kale, and Black Bean Quinoa Salad

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A kale and quinoa salad made with roasted sweet potatoes and black beans. Toss in a simple garlic vinaigrette and nutritional yeast for a nutritious, light meal that’s packed with flavor. Start by roasting the sweet potatoes. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, you can prepare the rest of the recipe, which is basically just cooking the quinoa and preparing the sauce. The vinaigrette is a simple mix of oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and garlic. Whisk it all together and toss it with the quinoa, black beans, kale and sweet potatoes. That’s it. This Sweet Potato, Kale, and Black Bean Quinoa Salad by Caroline Doucet is so simple. Everything is done in the time it takes you to roast the sweet potatoes. In other words, it’s done in 30 minutes. Roasted vegetables add so much flavor and the sweet potatoes pair perfectly with kale and black beans. This kale and quinoa salad might be one of your new go-to meals!

Pumpkin

1. Pumpkin Pie Waffles With Cream Cheese Icing

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This is one of those waffle recipes that you must try! Waffles are always a delicious way to start your day, and this cashew based cream cheese icing on top really elevates the classic dish. You will love these Pumpkin Pie Waffles With Cream Cheese Icing by Kennedy Kitchings!

2. Curried Pumpkin and Chickpea Burgers

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When it comes to burgers, it’s all about the spice. Made from yellow pumpkin, earthy chickpeas and a mixture of warming spices, these Curried Pumpkin and Chickpea Burgers by Ella Suihko are the perfect combo for your barbecue, a game night dinner, or just for that cozy get-together with your friends. Try them with different toppings like greens, pickles, tomatoes, and your favorite sauce.

3. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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Cinnamon rolls are already delicious, but this recipe for Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls by Mireille Aikman uses pumpkin to add a wonderful extra flavor. These make a wonderful dessert or, if you’re in the mood, breakfast.

If you liked these vegan fall recipes, you should also check out Celebrate the Flavors of Autumn With These 10 Delicious Doughnuts, 15 Fall Plant-Based Recipes With Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice!, and 15 Delicious Dairy-Free Crumble Recipes To Bake This Fall!