A vegan diet may be easier to follow than one that relies on a dairy-based diet, but many people find that eating plant-based foods like beans, lentils, and rice can help ward off allergies and protect against diabetes.

Here are some healthy and tasty recipes that make you feel like you’re still in school, or even at home with the kids.

Vegan Cheese Dip Recipe The perfect fall dish for chilly fall evenings.

3 cups vegan cheese, such as Kraft or Swiss, plus 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and 1 tablespoon chopped onion.

Heat a skillet over medium heat.

Add 1 cup of veggie broth, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Saute until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

Add 2 tablespoons of the veggie cheese mixture to the skillet.

Stir well.

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons veggie mixture and stir until smooth.

Spoon about 1 cup on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Sprinkle with cilantro leaves.

Serve over roasted broccoli.

Vegetarian Chili Recipe This is a simple, delicious and healthy chili recipe that’s quick and easy to prepare.

You can use this chili as a dip for a salad or to top chicken wings.

4 ounces roasted garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon ground cumin, ground cayenne pepper, and chopped onion, plus 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, plus a few drops to taste 1 1/3 cups vegetable broth 1/8 cup water 3/4 cup cornstarch or arrowroot starch, plus more for coating 1 tablespoon cumin powder 1/16 teaspoon dried basil 1/12 teaspoon ground coriander 1/10 teaspoon cayman powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lime juice, to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or vegetable oil) 2 tablespoons water, to serve Vegetarian Chicken Dip Recipe This recipe makes one bowl of chicken, which you can freeze and reheat for the next meal.

2 ounces roasted chicken, cut into strips 2 tablespoons dried oreggio 1/1 cup finely chopped green onions, plus 4 to 6 cloves 1/5 cup finely grated fresh cilantro 1/7 cup finely minced garlic 1/6 cup chopped fresh cumin 1/15 teaspoon ground caryonnd pepper 1/25 teaspoon dried parsley 1/20 teaspoon salt 1/24 teaspoon freshly ground cilantro, to sprinkle 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, to top Vegetarian Tomato Soup Recipe This easy and delicious vegetarian soup is a great lunch option.

2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon dried orezzo 1 teaspoon dried paprika 1 teaspoon freshly grated cumin 3 tablespoons vegetable broth 2 tablespoons cornstix or arrowrose starch, or more to coat 1 tablespoon water, for serving Vegetarian Potato Salad Recipe This healthy, healthy vegetarian salad is a classic.

It’s loaded with veggies and loads of protein.

2 cups diced yellow potatoes, diced 3 cups diced carrots, diced 1 cup diced green bell peppers, diced 2 cups frozen peas, thawed 1 cup frozen green beans, thawed 1/22 cup frozen corn, thawsed 1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil or vegetable oil, to coat Vegetarian Broccoli Salad Recipe With a healthy vegetable blend, this broccoli salad is an easy and tasty meal.

3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup shredded carrots, shredded 1 cup sliced cabbage, shredded 2 tablespoons cooked cauliflower, chopped 4 cups cooked and rinsed baby spinach 1/32 teaspoon dried thyme, minced 1/28 teaspoon dried rosemary, minced 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary sprigs 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped 2 tablespoons freshly grilled chicken breasts, chopped Vegetarian Beef Stew Recipe With lots of veggies and lots of protein, this beef stew is a healthy and filling meal.

4 cups steamed or braised beef (such as braised pork, veal, or chicken), cut into bite-size pieces 4 cups beef broth (such a vegetarian stock or broth), or more 1 tablespoon cornstech or arrowseed starch 1 teaspoon chili powder, plus some salt 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 cup vegetable broth (including extra virgin or vegetable stock), to serve 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or other vegetable oil 1/9 teaspoon cumin or caymann powder, or to taste Vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipe With this vegetarian soup, you can make a satisfying meal that’s filling and filling-feeling.

1/13 cup chopped lentils 1 tablespoon finely grained fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon minced fresh cayanne 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon salt 1 1 1 / 2 cups water 1/14 teaspoon cilantro or parsley optional, to garnish Vegetarian Sweet Potato Salad This hearty, healthy salad is full of veggies, including green beans.

2 medium yellow potatoes cut into cubes 2 medium green beans peeled and chopped 1 large green bell pepper, diced 4 cups chopped lentil stewed