Are you that person who is always cold? We know how it feels. So we’ve compiled our favoritehealthy winter recipes to help warm you up from the inside out! These mains, sides, breakfasts, and beverages are also plant-based and easy to prepare. Stay warm, friends! (Note: Dietary symbols listed throughout for easy navigation!)
Instant Pot chili that’s fast, easy to make, and versatile. Hearty, warming, incredibly comforting, and savory-sweet thanks to sweet potatoes and kidney and black beans.
Incredibly delicious, 1-pot chili with butternut squash, fire-roasted tomatoes, quinoa, and two kinds of beans! Hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make!
Easy-to-make, comforting black bean soup made with simple ingredients in 1 pot! A 30-minute meal or side that’s customizable and incredibly satisfying.
Easy, 10-ingredient vegetable soup with fire-roasted tomatoes, tons of vegetables, and detoxifying mung beans! A hearty soup for the colder months that’s entirely vegan and gluten-free!
An easy, everyday recipe for lentil soup with potatoes, carrots, kale, and simple herbs and seasonings. The perfect plant-based main or side that requires just 10 ingredients, 1 pot, and about 30 minutes to make.
Hearty, comforting curry lentil soup with potatoes and kale! Big curry flavor in this 1-pot soup that comes together in less than 45 minutes. The perfect satisfying, healthy, plant-based meal.
1-pot goodness in the form of curried lentil soup! Rich with flavor, fiber, and protein and incredibly comforting. The perfect 30-minute healthy meal or side!
Warming Red Lentil Sweet Potato Soup (Instant Pot!)
Creamy sweet potato and red lentil soup infused with coconut milk and warming spices. The ultimate fall and winter dish. Made in the Instant Pot and perfect for meal prep!
The PERFECT butternut squash soup with plenty of natural sweetness, a bit of spice, and unbelievably creamy texture. Simple methods and just 10 ingredients required for this dreamy soup perfect for the holidays and beyond!
A hearty 1-pot meal of kitchari — a traditional Ayurvedic dish for when comfort food is on the brain. Easy to digest and incredibly soothing, our inspired take on this flavorful dish can be served atop greens, grains, or roasted vegetables.
Creamy, Indian-inspired 1-pot curried cauliflower soup with carrots, ginger, and red lentils! Subtly spiced, quick and easy to make, and perfect for meal prep!
A colorful take on classic shepherd’s pie with lentils, vegetables, and a fluffy sweet potato topping. You’ll love this 10-ingredient plant-based meal!
Smoky, hearty vegan enchiladas with black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, and kale! This recipe puts our Easy Red Enchilada Sauce to use. The perfect simple, 9-ingredient meal for Mexican night!
Moroccan-spiced tomato stew with roasted eggplant, smoky spices, and chickpeas! An incredibly comforting, satisfying 10-ingredient meal inspired by the flavors of zaalouk.
Curried Cauliflower Rice with Lentils & Crispy Shallot (Mujadara-Inspired)
A grain-free, healthier take on Middle Eastern-inspired mujadara with cauliflower rice, lentils, and crispy shallot! A satisfying, affordable, flavorful side dish or main.
We love when dinner is made entirely on 1 pan! Enjoy this simple sweet potato, chickpea, and cabbage dish seasoned with Indian spices like garam masala! Serve with fresh or steamed greens, tahini, lemon, and sides of choice!
Our go-to method for making crispy, flavorful cauliflower FAST! Ready in 30 minutes with 4 simple ingredients, this cauliflower is a perfect side dish or addition to bowls, salads, and more!
Perfect roasted carrots that are tender with caramelized, crispy edges. Simple ingredients and methods required, plus options for adding flavor with spices or herbs!
Creamy, easy golden milk with dairy-free milk, ginger, turmeric, and coconut oil. Naturally sweetened, incredibly healthy, and so delicious. Ready in just 5 minutes!
A 5-minute, 3-ingredient, 1-pot healing tea tonic with ginger, lemon, turmeric, and cayenne. The perfect way to detox the body, recover from a cold, or relax before bed.
A quick-and-easy caffeine-free chai mix! The perfect solution for making this classic Indian beverage without caffeine in a snap. Just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes required!
If you love the flavor of matcha but don’t want the caffeine, this creamy, 3-ingredient moringa latte is for you! Loaded with minerals and antioxidants, no caffeine rush, pleasant flavor, and so easy to make!
Creamy, hearty mushroom lattes ready in just 5 minutes (2 ways!). Mushroom powders blend with cacao or coffee to create the ultimate cozy hot beverage.
Low caffeine, low sugar hot chocolate with raw cacao and adaptogens including reishi mushroom, maca, ashwagandha, and he shou wu. The perfect cozy beverage to replace coffee or matcha in the morning, or to wind down with in the evening.
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Please know how much we appreciate the efforts you make – wishing you and yours SO MUCH SUCCESS in 2024, and of course, BEYOND!
Thank you for helping me kick start the use of my instant pit. I made the Warming Red Lentil Sweet Potato Soup recipe and it was easy and delicious. Using the no oil option was an added bonus. I love your recipes!
Adrienne says
Just would like for you to know that you are a Culinary Angel. Thank you, thank you, thank you for filling our tummies and homes with such glorious goodness – I have purchased your cookbook twice but keep giving them away so, once again, I will do so and hopefully, keep a hold of this one so we can enjoy more of your fantastically delicious inspirations!
Please know how much we appreciate the efforts you make – wishing you and yours SO MUCH SUCCESS in 2024, and of course, BEYOND!
With warmest regards from a devoted Fan,
Adrienne
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Adrienne! This is just the sweetest. We SO appreciate your kind words and support! Thank you for being here! xoxo
Melissa says
Ty ty ty. Sharing with my vegan and gluten free friends. One of the best recipe sites ever.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, yay! Thanks for your kind words, Melissa! xo
Sandy says
Thank you
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Dorothy says
Thank you for helping me kick start the use of my instant pit. I made the Warming Red Lentil Sweet Potato Soup recipe and it was easy and delicious. Using the no oil option was an added bonus. I love your recipes!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing, Dorothy! xo
Erin says
Thank you SO much for these receipes. The hardest part of eating is figuring out what to eat…
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad it’s helpful! Thanks for sharing, Erin!
Lynn says
SOOO MANY COZY VEGAN CHOICES, I pinned almost allllll of them! THANK YOU!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Enjoy =)
Alaina says
This is the best. My husband thinks I’m so weird because of how cold I always am in the winter.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re right there with ya! Hope it helps =)