As the new year draws closer, many families are looking for simple, yet nourishing ways to recover from the mountain of holiday sweets and food without sacrificing flavor. There may be a solution through Happy Herbivore.
The company’s new 7-day vegan dinner plan for a “winter reset” focuses on simple and delicious meals, often prepared in one pot or pan and using seasonal winter produce. They are designed to focus on fiber, hydration, digestive support, and liver health.
The plan is available through the site’s app starting December 29th, and subscribers are being offered a 7-day free trial to access the full recipes and shopping lists. Keep reading to learn more.
Early Meals
The week’s structure is easy to follow and family-friendly. Early meals target lentils and warming broths, perfect for budget-conscious dinners that also work well for lunches.
Day 1’s Warming Lentil & Veggie Soup includes red lentils, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, kale, lemon, turmeric, and cumin. The two spices are great for your diet, supporting digestion and providing antioxidant benefits. The approach mirrors other winter soups, featuring anti-inflammatory ingredients that can be easily cooked and reheated later.
Midweek Dishes
The Happy Herbivore midweek dishes switch to roasted and bowl-style meals that blend antioxidants, healthy fats, and whole grains to get those blood sugar levels under control and curb cravings. Day 2’s Roasted Winter Veggie Bowl uses tahini as a creamy, nutrient-dense binder. Other ingredients include Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, cauliflower, quinoa, and tahini-lemon dressing.
Day 4’s Kale & Chickpea Skillet targets iron and fiber, and for those who prefer gluten-free or lightly processed options, try quinoa or millet.
Day 3 elevates the flavor with umami broths, such as the Ginger Miso Noodle Soup. The recipe combines cubed tofu, mushrooms, and bok choy in a ginger-miso broth. It’s a great immunity-boosting winter recipe, thanks to the miso and mushrooms.
Plus, the recipe works for gut-friendly diets, as the fermented miso and fresh ginger are often recommended ingredients to improve digestion.
Ending with Variety
The variety continues into Day 5 with a green, spice-forward Detox Green Curry. The curry features green vegetables in a light coconut curry with optional tofu, tempeh, or cashews for protein.
A heartier meal arrives on Day 6 with Stuffed Acorn Squash with quinoa, cranberries, kale, walnuts, and a maple dressing. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
The week ends on Day 7 with a “New You” Detox Vegetable Stew, with carrots, leeks, celery, potatoes, and white beans. They all sit in a light vegetable broth, allowing your body to refresh itself.
Happy Herbivore’s Goal
Across the board, Happy Herbivore’s philosophy is simple: whole-food meals that prioritize fiber, protein, and warming spices. This follows the trend of other seasonal recipes, as they emphasize root vegetables, legumes, and umami broths to boost immunity and energy throughout the winter months.
Key ingredients to look out for are lentils, ginger, turmeric, miso, and tahini or nuts. Lentils are great for protein and fiber, ginger and turmeric for anti-inflammatory support, miso for probiotics, and the tahini and nuts for texture and fullness.
The best part? These recipes are perfect for busy individuals or families. Most of the dishes are one-pot or sheet-pan friendly, budget-conscious, and suitable for weeknight meals.
The Happy Herbivore plan is flexible, too, allowing for swap-ins for protein, grain choices, and reheating later in the week for busier days.
Final Thoughts
For parents juggling time and taste, Happy Herbivore is a great choice. It can help alleviate your stomach from post-holiday indigestion while still keeping the meals warm, familiar, and nourishing.
Using seasonal ingredients and other beneficial spices, you can detox your digestive system without all the restrictive dieting or fasting.