When you are a food lover and vegan at the same time, then you look for plant-based recipes that are low in calories, most importantly, taste delicious at the same time. Healthy vegetarian recipes are a great option for every party or get together.

Recipes like green chile mac and cheese, creamy cauliflower pasta sauce, and more are delicious and nutrition goals. If you are looking for plant-based recipes that are nutritious and exotic at the same time, then here we have compiled a list of recipes that are under 400 calories and could be prepared in less time.

1. Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

This delicious recipe is easy to make, vegan, and gluten-free. To make Chocolate raspberry, you would need raw cashews, fresh organic raspberries, shredded coconut flakes, coarse sea salt, vegan chocolate chips, unsweetened cocoa powder, ground flax seeds, and soft dates.

Take a medium-sized baking sheet and cover with parchment paper. In a blender, add cashews, cocoa powder, and ground flax seeds. Blend until the mixture turns smooth.

Now add the remaining ingredients and process again. Form small balls, put them into the baking sheet, and refrigerate them for 15-20 mins. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips and cover each truffle with it. Freeze them again for over 10 mins before serving. One chocolate raspberry truffle serves 184kcal, 22.9g carbohydrates, and 16.3 g sugar.

2. Vegan Macaroni Salad

It is the best veggie-filled option packed with nutritious ingredients like celery and arugula. It doesn’t require time and is a healthy treat for every occasion.

To make this yum treat, cook macaroni according to package directions. In a bowl, add peas, red onion, celery, and dill.

In another bowl, add maple syrup, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper, and apple cider vinegar.

Now add cooked pasta sauce and a bowl of veggies into the mix and stir well. Add extra sauce and nutritional yeast if required. This macaroni salad serves 233Kcal, 285 m

3. Avocado Pasta with Herbs

This vegan dish is colorful and healthy and can be prepared within 15 minutes. Cook pasta (of your choice) according to package instructions. Transfer pasta into the pot and keep it aside.

In a food processor, add minced garlic, parsley, almond oil, black pepper, and yeast (optional). Add pasta to a bowl and add the avocado sauce. Blend well. Top it with cherry tomatoes and serve immediately. Add red pepper and flakes before serving.

4. Baked Tempeh

This delicious golden brown tempeh is marinated with chimichurri sauce and can be paired with any plant-based dish. Cut the tempeh in the desired shape. Make the chimichurri sauce in a blender and add cut tempeh in a bowl.

Place the tempeh into a baking dish and cover it with Chimichurri sauce. You can add water if required. Bake the tempeh for around 400F for 30 minutes. Remove tempeh from the oven and transfer it into a serving dish. To make it more delicious, add more chimichurri sauce before serving. It serves 209Kcal, 4.9g protein, and 1.6g sugar.

5. Chickpea Stew

Chickpeas are rich in vitamins and minerals and are delicious with rice. To make this plant-based recipe, you would need olive oil, 1 cup chickpeas, minced garlic, dried basil, tomato paste, dried oregano, sea salt, cayenne pepper, diced carrot, and red bell pepper. Soak and wash chickpeas overnight.

Lower heat to simmer and cook until it turns soft. Heat oil in a saucepan and saute onions. Add garlic and other vegetables to it. Now add vegetable broth or tomato paste, and bring it to a boil. Check the seasoning and pepper or salt as needed. Serve it with rice or other dishes.

Final Words

If you are having a party tonight or looking for new dishes to make, then try out these plant-based recipes that are super healthy and flavorful. Here are other vegan dinner recipes that are favorite of everyone.