Martha Stewart is known for many things: her unlikely friendship with Snoop Dogg, her enormous net worth (fun fact: she’s America’s first self-made woman billionaire), and her talents as a homemaker. But, of course, she’s best known for all of these things: her cooking. Across the country, Stewart’s cooking is iconic. But there’s one flaw with her recipes: Many of them use animal products.
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largelybut not all: this kitchen queen also features some delicious meat-free recipes on her website. Below, we’ve combed through her portfolio and picked out some of the best recipes so you don’t have to choose. You’re welcome.
What type of food is Martha Stewart known for?
Stewart is known for her distinctively elegant approach to American cooking: her recipes are sophisticated and refined, yet accessible and comforting, her ingredients are often fresh and in season, and her dishes are often beautifully presented (as you’d expect from an established homemaker).
Search Stewart’s recipes and you’ll find a laundry list of her signature dishes, many of which are heavy on meat and cheese: slow cooker cheesecake, mac and cheese, cornbread and sausage stuffing, and even Parmesan cheese in her famous one-pan pasta.
But if you want to make plant-based food and If you can’t follow Stewart’s famous recipes, don’t worry: even among her animal-heavy dishes, the famous home chef offers plenty of meat- and dairy-free options, and we’ve picked out a few of our favourites below.
10 Martha Stewart Meatless Recipes
Take your cooking to the next level with 10 recipes from Stewart himself.
Rachel Murrell
1 Sesame tofu
Stewart is a big fan of tofu, especially when it’s marinated with flavorful ingredients. “Just like meat or fish, marinating tofu gives it a quick and flavorful finish,” she says. “With flavorful ingredients like sesame seeds, soy sauce, and fresh garlic, you’ll find yourself coming back for more of this quick and easy tofu recipe.”
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John Curnick
2 Roasted cabbage wedges
If anyone can make you fall in love with cabbage, it’s Stewart.”[This is] “It’s a dish that will seduce any vegetable hater and turn them into a cabbage lover,” she says. “It’s unlike any boiled or sautéed cabbage you’ve ever had.”
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Martha Stewart Living
3 Potato and Bean Salad
This cool, crunchy salad is the perfect side dish for your next barbecue—Stewart points out that it’s perfect with any grilled meat, like spicy grilled cauliflower skewers or zesty vegan grilled king oyster mushrooms.
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Martha Stewart
Four Mango and avocado salsa
If you’ve never paired juicy mango with creamy avocado, you’re in for a treat. Pairing the two makes the perfect summer salsa. “Make sure your mango and avocado are ripe and juicy, so they’ll impart the best flavor to your salsa,” says Stewart.
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Justin Walker
Five Radicchio Salad with Shredded Lemon Dressing Recipe
If you’ve never tried radicchio, this recipe is worth giving it a try. Also known as Italian chicory, this leafy vegetable’s pleasant bitter flavor and vibrant red color make it a great salad ingredient. “It’s bitter in a good way, like broccoli rabe,” says Stewart. “It needs ingredients to match its bitterness, like the one-lemon, mustard vinaigrette I use in this salad, and a good olive oil.”
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Johnny Miller
6 Martha’s Greenhouse Vegetable Soup
No matter the weather, you can’t go wrong with a hearty veggie soup. This mix of spinach, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and celery is packed with nutrients. “It tastes fresh and is very filling,” says Stewart.
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Julia Hartbeck
7 15 minute lentil soup
Another delicious and nutritious soup from Stewart. This soup takes just 15 minutes to make, making it the perfect choice for busy lunchtimes. “For a healthy, delicious, quick and easy meal for one, it’s hard to beat this hearty recipe,” says Stewart. “Serve with lots of crusty bread for dipping.”
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Brian Gardner
8 Vegan stuffed mushrooms and leeks
Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing may be one of her most beloved recipes, but Stewart has plenty of other stuffing delights up her sleeve: This recipe is completely vegan and made with plenty of whole food ingredients, including cremini mushrooms, scallions, celery, thyme, and garlic.
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Martina Szczesna
9 Vegan Avocado Ice Cream
You’ve probably heard of banana ice cream, but what about avocado ice cream? It sounds weird, but it actually makes a lot of sense: avocado is so creamy and delicious, especially when combined with a can of coconut milk.
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Mike Krauter
Ten Vegan Meatballs
If you love spaghetti and meatballs, you’ll be happy to know that you can easily make these meatballs meatless: “Lentils, brown rice, and mushrooms give these vegan meatballs flavor and richness,” Stewart explains.
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Charlotte is an editor and writer at VegNews based in sunny Southsea on the south coast of England.
