Cooking up cozy meals is one of our favourite things to do when the weather turns a bit chilly. Wholesome, warm, and nourishing, these recipes for plant-based comfort foods ensure that everyone can enjoy delicious evening meals! Curl up with steaming bowls of stew, hearty plates of pasta, and vegan riffs on takeout favourites. Comfort food relies a lot on nostalgia and the homey feeling we get when we enjoy one of these dishes. We’ve adapted some classics to accommodate plant-based diets, but they’re still full of those flavours you know and love. Head to your nearest Farm Boy to pick up everything you need, scope out the best deals in our flyer, and tuck into these delicious dinners.
Plant-Based Beef & Broccoli
All the convenience of your favourite Chinese takeout, except much, much better. This plant-based dinner recipe is incredibly quick and easy to prepare, with a delicious sweet and savoury flavour from our Teriyaki Cooking Sauce. We used our Vegan Beef-Less Tenders, but you can sub your preferred plant-based protein (tofu or tempeh would be delicious). Make this plant-based comfort food an even more convenient dinner option by pairing with our Organic Jasmine Rice (it comes together in just 1 minute!).
Full Recipe: Plant-Based Beef & Broccoli
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Vegan Beef-Less Tenders, Farm Boy™ Teriyaki Cooking Sauce, Farm Boy™ Vegetable Cooking Oil.
Red Lentil Ragu
Wholesome and warming, this ragu recipe is definitely a must-try when it comes to plant-based comfort food! Made in the same way as a traditional Bolognese sauce, this vegan recipe substitutes lentils for the usual ground beef. Full of fibre and protein thanks to the lentils and hemp hearts, it’s also chock full of beautiful umami flavour. The addition of our tangy Balsamic Vinegar gives this dish a brightness that helps to balance and lift the other ingredients. Enjoy it served over polenta, spiralized veggies, or one of our artisan-style pastas, like Tagliatelle.
Full Recipe: Red Lentil Ragu
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Organic Tomato Paste, Farm Boy™ Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Broth, Farm Boy™ Split Red Lentils, Farm Boy™ Italian Tomatoes, Farm Boy™ Organic Italian Seasoning Mix, Farm Boy™ Balsamic Vinegar.
Spicy Chickpea and Rainbow Chard Stew
Most of the time spent on this easy dinner recipe is hands-off, which is perfect if you don’t feel like cooking. This wholesome meal idea is loaded with plant-based protein—ideal for those living their best vegan life, or for anyone looking to test the waters, but is unsure where to start. While this recipe originally calls for a garnish of Greek yogurt, you can simply swap it for your favourite plant-based plain yogurt or leave it out entirely.
Full Recipe: Spicy Chickpea and Rainbow Chard Stew
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Ground Turmeric, Farm Boy™ Organic Paprika, Farm Boy™ Organic Crushed Chili Peppers, Farm Boy™ Italian Tomatoes, Farm Boy™ Organic Chickpeas, Farm Boy™ Organic Coconut Milk, Farm Boy™ Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Broth.
Korean BBQ Chicken-Less Bowls
Colourful, fun, and delicious, rice bowls are an easy way to add some plant-based pizzazz to your diet. By simply swapping out the veggies, proteins, and sauces, you can travel the world when it comes to flavour profiles. This vegan recipe uses Korean flavours with the help of our Korean BBQ Grilling Sauce. A little sweet and a little sour, it punches up our Vegan Chicken-Less Tenders. We opted for purple cabbage, zucchini, carrots, and edamame for our veggies, but you can use your favourites to make this dish your own.
Full Recipe: Korean BBQ Chicken-Less Bowls
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Vegan Chicken-Less Nuggets, Farm Boy™ Korean BBQ Grilling Sauce, Farm Boy™ Brown Rice, Farm Boy™ Organic Shelled Edamame, Farm Boy™ Roasted Peanuts.
Vegan Loaded Rainbow Poutine
A Canadian staple, a classic comfort food, a dish that’s perfect for any time of day, it’s poutine! Traditional poutine—the kind made with fries, cheese curds, and gravy—is perfect, but this fully loaded vegan version is even more decadent. Mushrooms, Vegan Chicken-Less Tenders, and our Vegan Poutine-Style Curd Cheese Alternative give this plant-based recipe some extra oomph. When we say we have poutine at home, it’s this delicious dish we’re talking about.
Full Recipe: Vegan Loaded Rainbow Poutine
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Rainbow Veggie Fries, Farm Boy™ Vegan Chicken-Less Nuggets, Farm Boy™ Vegan Brown Gravy Mix, Farm Boy™ Vegan Poutine-Style Curd Cheese Alternative.
Teriyaki Tofu & Udon Noodle Stir-Fry
Quick and easy for those busy weeknights, this veggie-packed stir fry is nutritious, wholesome, and loaded with plant-based goodness. For the best results, marinate your tofu overnight so that it really absorbs all that delicious teriyaki flavour. Plus, this cuts down on prep work the night you decide to make it! Stir-fries are a great option for easy dinners when you want something tasty but don’t have a lot of time. This easy, comforting dish is also a great way to introduce new flavours to picky eaters.
Full Recipe: Teriyaki Tofu & Udon Noodle Stir Fry
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Teriyaki Cooking Sauce, Farm Boy™ Udon Noodles, Farm Boy™ Organic Shelled Edamame.
Green Vegetable Rice
Did you know that the best rice to use when making fried rice is actually leftover rice? Day-old rice is drier than fresh, giving a better texture and allowing the individual flavours of other ingredients to shine through! That principle applies to this dish, which puts a Mediterranean spin on fried rice. We used our Barrel Aged Feta, but this recipe is easily made entirely plant-based with our Vegan Feta-Style Cheese Alternative. Full of vibrant colours and flavours, whip up a batch for fuss-free dinners and delicious lunches.
Full Recipe: Green Vegetable Rice
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Vegan Pesto, Farm Boy™ Basmati Rice, Farm Boy™ Vegan Feta Style Cheese Alternative.
Moroccan Vegetable Tagine
Sometimes, you don’t want a dish filled with meat substitutes or dairy swaps. Sometimes, you just crave the nourishment that comes from enjoying fresh veggies in their purest form. This Moroccan-inspired tagine is a delicious one-pot meal that gives vegetables their time to shine. Loaded with carrots, peppers, eggplant, squash, and more, it’s made with a warm blend of aromatic herbs and spices. Organic Chickpeas add necessary protein, while couscous provides the base for this plant-based meal.
Full Recipe: Moroccan Vegetable Tagine
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Spanish Saffron, Farm Boy™ Garlic Flowers, Farm Boy™ Organic Ground Cumin, Farm Boy™ Organic Ground Cinnamon, Farm Boy™ Organic Tomato Paste, Farm Boy™ Organic Chickpeas.
Crispy Spicy Air-Fried Tofu
Crispy, spicy, sweet, and savoury, this easy vegetarian dinner has everything. Perfect for an air fryer (or an oven, if you don’t have an air fryer), it’s tasty enough to win over even the most dedicated carnivores in your crowd. The coating on the tofu is what really makes this dish a winner, so be sure to press your tofu properly to get all the moisture out to achieve that crispy, crunchy exterior. Serve it with rice and steamed broccoli for a well-balanced dish.
Full Recipe: Crispy Spicy Air Fried Tofu
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Panko Breadcrumbs, Farm Boy™ Sesame Seeds, Farm Boy™ Cornstarch, Farm Boy™ Organic Granulated Garlic, Farm Boy™ Organic Granulated Onion, Farm Boy™ Organic Cayenne Pepper, Farm Boy™ Garlic Flowers, Farm Boy™ Heat Wave Hot Sauce.
Pasta with Pesto alla Trapanese
While we have plenty of delicious fresh pesto in our stores (including a Vegan Pesto made with pumpkin seeds), this recipe uses fresh tomatoes to make your own! When you’re craving comfort food, there’s nothing like a warm bowl of pasta, sauce, and cheese. The original recipe calls for Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, but we’ve made it plant-based with our Vegan Parmezzan. Made with sunflower seeds and nutritional yeast, it’s a deliciously nutty, umami-filled flavour bomb. If you want more dairy-free cheesy goodness, serve with a sprinkle of Vegan Parmesan-Style Shredded Cheese Alternative!
Full Recipe: Pasta with Pesto alla Trapanese
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Riccioli Pasta, Farm Boy™ Vegan Parmezzan, Fresh Tomatoes.
