Vegan

Nothing says “Southern” like the smell of okra frying in a cast-iron skillet atop an angry flame.

Grill a bunch of bell peppers, marinate them in a punchy mixture of olive oil, vinegar, and seasoning, and you’ll have the makings of an entire week of meals.

People usually know tahdig as the layer of crispy rice at the bottom of the pot; however, potato tahdig may get you even more fans.

A healthy take on a classic diner burger

Healthy, homemade popcorn, five ways.

It's worth seeking out smoked or baked tofu for this dish—its chewy texture and rich flavor make it a perfect partner for nutty soba noodles.

Poke—the Hawaiian dish of marinated fish served over rice—goes veggie-centric in this bowl of marinated beets, popular at José Andrés's Beefsteak restaurant.

A ginger and coconut aminos dressing brings together this healthful salad of crunchy cucumbers and toothsome seaweed.

Large, creamy lima beans (sometimes sold as butter beans) are the perfect solution to any meal dilemma.

If you don’t have a grill or a gas stovetop, you can broil the eggplants in the oven, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.

The secret weapon in this summery salad is the golden raisins: They're soaked in apple cider vinegar, which not only sweetens the vinegar but also transforms them into plump, sweet-tart balloons.

This vibrant dip of toasted walnuts and roasted red peppers pairs perfectly well with fresh pita bread.

This salad is crunchy, herby, cooling, and refreshing. To add some heat between bites, serve fresh green chiles for nibbling alongside.

Get all the flavors of falafel with crispy roasted chickpeas, crunchy crouton-like pita chips, crisp cucumber, and a lemon-tahini dressing.

Apples, blueberries, and almonds make this a filling, satisfying, healthy breakfast.

This curry is redolent with big spices like star anise and garam masala—you’ll be thrilled by how well they play against the sweet meatiness of the carrots.

Starting the shallots in cold oil guarantees that every ring will be perfectly crisp and golden brown, with nothing burnt or oil-drowned.

The noodles are just a vessel for this savory, gingery, simple weeknight sauce.

Feel free to swap out the vermicelli for a different noodle—this recipe is designed to be customizable.