Gina Hoskins

Are you looking to whip up some vegan food this holiday season? There’s no need to be intimidated if you’re a beginner vegan cook; there’s more in common between non-plant-based cooking and plant-based cooking than you might think! And there are an endless amount of recipes that won’t cause you to stress in the kitchen because they use familiar ingredients and flavors or easy cooking methods. We scoured the Food Monster App to find some beginner plant-based recipes you can cook for the holidays.

By BBQ Lentil Balls. Simple plant-based ingredients of lentils, rice, mushrooms, and BBQ sauce. Vegan protein-packed dish! Great as a post-work meal or to bring to outdoor BBQ events! BBQ Lentil Meatballs [Vegan] 9 meatballs, serves 3 How to Prepare BBQ Lentil Meatballs [Vegan] Report an Issue Nutritional Information

Despite the shorter days, we just can't help but get excited about the holiday season. Between the much-needed downtime where we can chill with friends and family while watching movie marathons to all the delicious fall foods, we love it all. Did we already mention the food? Let's just say it again: we love the food. While the main dish is always the star of Thanksgiving dinner, we think sides need a little love, too.