No-Meat Meatballs (Brought to You by Quinoa)

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

Quinoa, a member of the amaranth family, is an annual crop cultivated mainly for its highly nutritious seeds, rich in protein, fiber, B vitamins, and minerals—more than you’ll find in most grains.

These raw quinoa “meatballs” are delicious, whatever your food preferences may be. They offer a smooth consistency, with an intense flavor given by the onion, garlic, coriander, and your chosen seasonings. We use turmeric, which, along with the carrot, provides a lovely color.
 

Vegan Pad Thai for Two

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

You’ll find no more universal dish in Thailand’s cuisine than Pad Thai. Though generally made with rice paste, vegetables, and shrimp, it comes in as many variations as there are Thai households. Here’s a raw vegan version that’s finger-licking good. The dish artfully blends Asian flavors with vegetables.

This recipe is ideal for a romantic dinner, where you’d want to share delicious dishes while eating healthy. We substitute coconut for soy, and noodles made from zucchini, carrots, and sprouts for the usual rice noodles. Try this one on Valentine’s Day!

Stuffed Tomatoes

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

Tomatoes are delicious, and especially rich in potassium. They’re one of the most versatile fruits out there. Fruits? Yes! That’s what the botanists tell us—tomatoes are indeed fruits, not vegetables. In any event, the tomato is a definite staple in my diet.

With tomatoes, you can make an endless array of salads, juices, cold soups, and more. But here’s a way we don’t often enough think of. An especially attractive and more sophisticated way. Perfect for special occasions and serving guests. The stuffed tomato.

Caprese-Style Zucchini Lasagna

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

You’ll find on my website quite a few sophisticated recipes for raw lasagna. But maybe you’re new to raw food prep, shy about starting with complex recipes. Start here. This raw zucchini lasagna is easy. After this, you’ll be ready to tackle a more involved recipe.

It’s worth learning how to make raw lasagna in different ways. Let raw lasagna variations become a staple in your weekly menu. It’s very healthy, filling, and delicious. More importantly, raw lasagna can help you push traditional noodles, spaghetti, ravioli, and other pasta right out of your diet.  

Zucchini Pasta with Pesto Sauce

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

You’ll find zucchini pasta an ideal alternative to traditional pasta. It’s healthier, lighter, and you can enjoy it raw. Use a spiralizer to make your pasta. You can buy these easily and inexpensively on Amazon, eBay, and similar websites. We’ll make a cashew cheese sauce, with nutritional yeast and plenty of basil.

Raw Vegan-Viet Rice Paper Rolls

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

The rolls can be served as an appetizer or as a main course. You can also use a veggie roll as a sandwich replacement. Veggie rolls are also extremely versatile and can be made in endless variations.

I chose the veggies for this recipe. But you can try your own variations. Whatever fruit and veg you have in the fridge will likely yield something great. You’ll find rice wafers in many supermarkets and oriental products stores.

These Vietnamese-style rolls are great for taking to parties. Everyone will be impressed.

Raw Vegan Sushi

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

We’ve a lot to learn from Japanese cuisine and its many iconic raw dishes. Here, we’ll make traditional Maki, rice rolls wrapped in Nori seaweed. We’ll substitute raw cauliflower rice for cooked rice. Try to make your makis colorful and attractive.

Arugula Pesto Lasagna with Raw Garlic Confit and Yellow Cherry Tomatoes

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

The word confit derives from the French verb confire, which simply means to preserve. Traditionally, confit simply refers to any sort of preserved food, whether it's meat, fruit, or vegetables. Can you do a raw confit? Let us try. You might be surprised.

Carrot Burger Patties with Savory Seeds

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

A great transitional recipe for those anywhere “in-between” on their journey toward a completely raw food lifestyle. These burgers are completely raw. But they do recall the look and feel of those old backyard burger days, even as they give the hamburger a bad name with their healthy, delicious goodness.

Fresh Green Rolls

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

We must include foods of different colors in our diet, but the color green seems to be special for the human body. A generous supply of green vegetables in our daily menu is another must for boosting your immune system. 

The human body thrives on large quantities of chlorophyll, which green vegetables provide in abundance. Chlorophyll from greens is the greatest component in the healing process. Chlorophyll will make your breath sweet and eliminate the need for deodorant.

Try these refreshing summer rolls with bountiful portions of seasonal vegetables.