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Intuitive Eating & Plant-Forward Recipes

6 satisfying recipes for September

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

September always feels like a month of transitions, and that's even more true for our family this year. Both kids started preschool a couple of weeks ago, and our whole routine is shifting with that change. Earlier mornings and full days call for satisfying dinners that come together quickly and without too much effort.

If you're in a similar season of life, or you just want easy, satisfying plant-forward meals right now, this roundup is for you. September also has its own kind of seasonality: the last of summer tomatoes, corn, and peppers overlapping with the first cravings for something warmer and heartier. This list leans into both.

​Vegan Corn Chowder Creamy, colorful, and made with oat milk instead of dairy. Sweet corn and three kinds of peppers give this soup real depth, and it comes together in one pot.

​Caprese Pizza with Balsamic Glaze and Fresh Mozzarella Juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze make it feel special, without much effort.

​Best Easy Vegetarian Chili with Beans Thick, hearty, and loaded with three kinds of beans. This is the chili I make on repeat all season, and it's just as good the next day.

​Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Black Beans Hearty, flavorful, and easy to make ahead. Topped with the most delicious creamy avocado sauce.

​Vegetarian Taco Casserole with Black Beans and Veggies All the flavor of taco night in one cozy, bubbly casserole dish. Filling, easy to reheat, and a good one to keep in your regular rotation.

​Fried Eggplant Sandwich with Harissa Mayo Crispy, smoky, and satisfying, no meat required. The harissa mayo makes it!

I hope this list gives you something to look forward to cooking this month. As always, hit reply and let me know which one you try first.

Warmly,

Stephanie

P.S. If you've clicked over to my website recently, you may have noticed some new photos. The brand shoot I mentioned a few weeks ago is live, and the site finally matches what I actually do here with recipes and virtual nutrition counseling. More updates coming as I keep rolling them out.

Hi there, I'm Stephanie. I'm a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor. I help people move away from food obsession and dieting toward intuitive, embodied eating. I also share satisfying plant-forward recipes and optional vegetarian nutrition information, all without the diet culture noise.

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Intuitive Eating & Plant-Forward Recipes

Stephanie McKercher, MS, RDN • Grateful Grazer

I'm a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor helping people move away from food obsession and dieting toward intuitive, embodied eating. I also share satisfying plant-forward recipes and vegetarian nutrition information, all without the diet culture noise. Join me most Sundays.

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