7 Meals I Eat All The Time As A Nutritionist (after 7 Years Vegan)

Author: Sarah Cobacho | Posted: July 13, 2024

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A bowl with vibrant, colorful roasted sweet potatoes topped with beans, veggies, cabbage slaw and sprouts

After 7 years as a vegan and now a plant-based nutritionist, these are 7 meals and homemade staples I eat on a regular basis. As a content creator and recipe creator, I eat so many new, exciting dishes every week but these dishes always find their way back onto the menu at some point.

A bowl with vibrant, colorful roasted sweet potatoes topped with beans, veggies, cabbage slaw and sprouts

1. Mexican-Style Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This nutritious Mexican-style Roasted Sweet Potato recipe features a gorgeous blend of black beans, corn, and avocado, topped with a creamy plant-based yogurt cilantro sauce.
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Hand holding a half-bitten Carrot Cake Bliss Ball with the plate in the background.

2. Carrot Cake Bliss Balls

These Carrot Cake Bliss Balls are a delightful, easy-to-make afternoon snack. Made with wholesome ingredients, they provide an energy boost and satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Vibrant, high protein Mediterranean Pesto Bowl with bright green sauce, roasted potatoes and roasted broccoli

3. High-Protein Mediterranean Pesto Bowl

A nourishing and flavorsome Mediterranean dish featuring roasted potatoes, broccoli, and tomatoes paired with a homemade pesto bean dip.
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A vibrant and aromatic vegan Green Thai Curry in multiple meal prep containers

4. Green Thai Curry (Meal-Prep)

A simple, comforting, and satisfying Green Thai Curry packed with 27g of protein. Perfect for meal-prepping and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Moroccan-inspired nourish bowl with a creamy sauce drizzled on top, next to golden cutlery on a yellow napkin.

5. Moroccan-Inspired Nourish Bowl

This Moroccan-Inspired Nourish Bowl is flavorful and easy to make, ideal for a quick midweek meal. The oven handles most tasks and the taste payoff for the effort is impressive!
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1-Ingredient Gluten-Free Buckwheat Bread on a chopping board being sliced by nutritionist Sarah Cobacho

6. 1-Ingredient Buckwheat Bread (Nourishing and GF)

My whole time favorite Gluten-Free Buckwheat Bread Recipe, and an absolute must-try! It's a simple, one-ingredient recipe that yields a nourishing, dense loaf. Perfect for those on a gluten-free diet or anyone seeking a gut-friendly bread alternative.
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Sarah Cobacho holding a healthy seeded cracker above a platter with dip, strawberries, carrot sticks, and nuts.

7. Healthy Seeded Crackers

Savor the crunch and flavor of these Nutrient-Packed Seeded Crackers. Made with a diverse mix of seeds and chickpea flour, these crackers are a powerhouse of micronutrients and omega-3s. Perfect for a healthy, vegan-friendly snack!
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