Healthy Vegetarian & Vegan Meals

A collection of healthy vegetarian meal time recipes to help you answer the daunting question - Khane me kya banega? (What should we cook today?)
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Cosmix - Superfoods on Instagram: "The key is BALANCE 💪 Cosmix Fam, we’ve got you covered with 3 balanced meals that are high in protein, fibre and healthy fats. Here are the 3 vegetarian meals we made– 🍲 Plate 1: Rotis (carbs), Mixed veg curry with corn, capsicum and tofu (protein +fibre) Made with cashew sauce (fat) 🥙 Plate 2: Mixed dal cheela (carbs + protein), aviyal (fat + fibre) 🫕 Plate 3: Lemon rice (fat + carbs), chickpea with carrot salad (fibre + protein) *You can adjust the portion sizes of each of these plates according to your dietary preferences. Cosmix Fam, what are your favourite balanced meals? Tell us in the comments 👇"
Aasra | Conscious cooking for the Indian palate 👩🏽‍🍳 on Instagram: "Melt in your mouth, non deep fried koftas, dunked in creamy badami gravy, packed with 29 grams of protein Nutritional info (approx): 396 cal/serving C: 47.3g | P: 29g | F: 10.5g Ingredients (serves 2, makes about 6-8 koftas) 🌱70g soya granules (sub: soya chunks) 🌱50g Besan 🌱30g whole wheat flour 🌱1 medium sized 1 small sized tomato puree 🌱Gravy paste: 20g almonds, 2-4 dry red chili, 1 medium sized onion, 6-7 cloves of garlic, small piece of ginger, water as needed 🌱 1 tsp cumin seeds 🌱1 tsp oil 🌱Powdered spices: Cumin powder, coriander powder, chili powder, turmeric powder 🌱Salt to taste 🌱 Garnish: Garam masala, 1 tsp sugar/sugar free, coriander powder, kasuri methi 📌 Detailed recipe is pinned in
Keertida on Instagram: "Masoor dal falafels make the best breakfast bhakri taco/ filling for wraps/ side for meals with dal-rice/ simple as a snack Here’s the recipe, try it- and don’t ignore the points marked as IMPORTANT For 7-8 pieces (enough for 2-3 people) 1/2 cup Masoor dal, soaked overnight/ for 4 hours at least Wash once, strain any water and then transfer to a mixer along with 2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped 1/2 inch piece of ginger, chopped 2-3 green chilies, chopped IMPORTANT- We want the mixture to be coarsely ground- the texture gets dry and dense if you make it a fine paste, so only pulse a few times. Make sure the ginger and garlic are cut into small pieces so they get ground and it’s ok even if some Masoor remains whole. Now, you want to add LOTS of fresh herbs/ a
Anahita Dhondy Bhandari on Instagram: "GREEN MOONG AND PUMPKIN DAL 🎃 #worldpulsesday with @chefsmanifesto and @beansishow 🫘 Today’s recipe is a different version of the typical moong dal. It’s so wholesome and has the goodness of pumpkin too! 📌 Recipe pinned in the comments Dont forget to use more Pulses in your diet! #beanie #beans #dal #dalchawal #healthy #wholesome #nutritious #tasty #delicious"
Deepthi Vaishnavy on Instagram: "EP-1 Telangana style Bagara Rice @kaaram.kathalu 🤌🏽💚 SAVE , SHARE & FOLLOW @kaaram.kathalu for more such easy recipes 💚Masala Paste for 1 glass of Basmati rice : Shajeera- 1/2tsp Star Anise-1 small Cinnamon stick -1 inch Pepper -1/2tsp Dhaniya seeds - 1tsp Sesame seeds- 2tsp Jeera 1/2tsp Cloves - 3-4 Elaichi -2 pods Cashews - 20 Halves (some for roasting aswell) Ginger - 2 inch Garlic - 1 whole Tomatoes - 1 large Coconut - 4 inch piece 💚Blend everything into a fine paste. Soak basmati rice for 20mins Onions - 2 medium sliced Green chillies - 4-5 sliced Curryleaves Mint leaves 1 cup Coriander leaves 1 cup Oil & Ghee for frying Follow the Recipe and it's perfect for lunchbox recipes @kaaram.kathalu #telanganabagararice #hyderabadfoodie #
Guntas Sethi on Instagram: "✨Ramen Hot Pot✨ This Ramen hot pot recipe is the easiest way to turn a simple meal into a cozy, flavour-packed feast! Comforting, soul-warming, and effortlessly delicious & spicing up your meals should be as easy as slurping up that last noodle! 🤪🍜 I loved @shivangipithisaria ‘s Maggi hotpot & just had to do my own version ❤️ Recipe: For the hotpot sauce: -2 tbsp peanut butter -1 tbsp chilli oil -1 tbsp soy sauce -1 tbsp red chilli sauce -1 tbsp garlic, chopped -1 tbsp ginger, chopped -1 tsp sesame oil -1 tsp red chilli, chopped -1 tsp vinegar For the ramen: -2 pk ramen noodles -4 tbsp hotpot sauce -4 cups water -1 tbsp gochujang (optional) -2 tbsp sliced carrots -2 tbsp sauteed mushrooms -1 head bokchoy -1/2 cup corn -1 cupbroccoli -1 tbsp spring
Saloni Kukreja🌷 on Instagram: "Sweet Potato Wrap ✨ Made with crispy pan-fried sweet potatoes, fresh veggies, and a creamy spiced yogurt dressing, this recipe is nutritious and satisfying! It’s perfect for a quick lunch, or a light dinner. Ingredients For the filling: • 2 boiled sweet potatoes, diced and pan-fried • 1/4 cup corn, blanched • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced • 4 pickled jalapeños, diced For the dressing: • 1/2 cup hung curd • 1 tsp hot sauce • 1/2 tbsp mint leaves • 1/2 tbsp lime juice • Salt & pepper, to taste For assembly: • 1 large tortilla wrap • Lettuce leaves Method • Boil the sweet potatoes until soft and tender. Let them cool, then peel and chop into small pieces. • Heat oil in a pan and fry the sweet potatoes until crispy.
Ayushi Gupta-Mehra on Instagram: "CREAMY SPINACH PESTO PASTA for Day 17 of “25 Recipes for a Healthy Start to 2025.” Also known as a Green Goddess Pasta , this is my toddler-approved recipe that your full family is going to love too! It’s packed with superfoods and it’s as nourishing as it is DELICIOUS! Cook your pasta of choice until just shy of al dente. To a blender jar add: - 1 cup spinach - 1/2 cup basil leaves - 1/4 cup chopped parsley - 1/4 cup roasted walnuts/ cashews/ pine nuts - Juice of 1 lemon - 2-3 cloves of garlic - 1/4 cup feta (you can swap in cottage cheese/ ricotta) - Seasonings (salt, pepper, oregano) Blitz until smooth and taste to adjust seasonings. Heat a gentle splash of olive oil/ butter. Pour in the pesto and stir gently to warm it . Once it comes to a soft
Juilee Desai / Jgotfood on Instagram: "I would have never imagined methi malai and pizza together, and yet here we are🍃🍕 I can’t stop raving about how amazing this tastes, And I won’t ever keep it from you guys Instructions For dough 350 gms flour (maida) 270-280 ml water 5 gms salt 3 gms instant dry yeast Mix it all and knead into a soft dough and keep aside to proof for 2 hours covered at a dark and humid spot For methi malai For purée Onion 1 medium diced Garlic 4-5 cloves 8-10 cashews 1 inch ginger 1 green chilli 1 tbsp poppy seeds or white sesame Water (1/4 cup) Grind everything above into a fine paste For cooking Oil or ghee 2 tbsp Jeera 2 tsp Cashew onion purée (previously made) Chopped methi 2 cups Kasoori methi 1 tbsp 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup cream 1/4 cup water 1 tsp
Sara Park on Instagram: "How I make my “healthier” rice!! PURPLE RICE RECIPE 👇 🍚Ingredients (3-4 servings) 1.5 cups white rice (short or med-grain) I used med 2 tbsp black rice (short-grain black glutinous rice) 1.75 cups water 🍚 Instructions Rinse the white rice and black rice together under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. After rinsing, soak the rice mixture in 1.75 cups of water for at least 30 minutes (I do a couple of hours). Cook the Rice: * Rice Cooker: Transfer the rice and soaking water to your rice cooker and cook on the white rice/glutinous rice setting. I use @cuckoo_america * Stovetop: Add the rice and soaking water to a pot. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes. Then turn off stov
Aruna Vijay on Instagram: "High protein Mac & Cheese If you think junk food can’t be healthy, this high-protein mac and cheese will change your mind! Packed with the goodness of paneer, spinach, and millets, it’s a magical combination that satisfies your cravings while nourishing your body. Perfect for dinner or those days when you don’t feel like cooking anything elaborate. It’s a delicious way to enjoy comfort food while making healthy choices. So, if you’re ready to transform your lifestyle, start with this wholesome and protein-packed recipe! Recipe pinned in the comments [ high protein, diet, healthy, millet, pasta, mac & cheese, spinach, panner, fitness, ]"
HETAL DESAI |MyVegetarianRoots on Instagram: "Thai Basil Tofu (Tofu Pad Krapow), Quick and easy protein packed Tofu recipe, made with just few ingredients and packed with tremendous flavors. Comment “recipe” and I’ll send you a direct link to the recipe! Baking of tofu is optional, however I highly suggest to not skip that step. You can prep rest of the ingredients by the time the tofu is baking. Then its just a matter of putting it all together and bring it to a darn good meal within just few minutes! . . . . . . . #thaibasil #padkaprao #tofurecipes #quickdinner #proteinpacked #plantprotein"
Sneha Singhi Upadhaya on Instagram: "Episode 35 of #CleanEatsWithSneha Asian Style Braised Cottage Cheese A quick and nutritious one-pot meal packed with the goodness of broccoli, bok choy, and paneer, all brought together in a flavorful sauce - this dish is perfect for a wholesome meal. Let’s make this! Serves 2- 1/2 broccoli; chopped 1 bok choy head 300g paneer; cut in large cubes 1tbsp sesame oil 1tbsp garlic; finely chopped 1tsp ginger; finely chopped 1inch ginger; thinly sliced For the sauce- 2tbsp light soy sauce 1tbsp veg oyster sauce 1tsp vinegar 1tsp jaggery 1/2 cup water Mix together all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and keep aside. In a hot pan, sauté garlic and ginger for a minute and then add in the paneer. Cook the paneer for 1 minute on each side. Add in your broc