Heartfelt Beetroot Gazpacho

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

Gazpacho is a traditional cold soup of Spanish cuisine, typically made with ingredients such as cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Recently, a variation of the recipe has gained popularity, in which some of the tomatoes are replaced with beets, resulting in a vibrant purple dish that is perfect for special occasions like Valentine's Day.

Vegan Pad Thai for Two

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

You’ll find no more universal dish in Thailand’s cuisine than Pad Thai. Though generally made with rice paste, vegetables, and shrimp, it comes in as many variations as there are Thai households. Here’s a raw vegan version that’s finger-licking good. The dish artfully blends Asian flavors with vegetables.

This recipe is ideal for a romantic dinner, where you’d want to share delicious dishes while eating healthy. We substitute coconut for soy, and noodles made from zucchini, carrots, and sprouts for the usual rice noodles. Try this one on Valentine’s Day!

Red Juice: Immune System Boost

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

This juice works great as an aperitif. It has a sweet touch with an interesting combination of flavors. The red pepper adds a sweet and spicy flavor, which is very pleasant. Just like carrots. The tomato for its part is refreshing and diuretic.

Both carrots and paprika are rich in iron, vitamin C, and antioxidants. In turn, the combination of vitamins and minerals in this juice help strengthen the immune system.

Likewise, this juice is rich in beta-carotene. Beta carotene help strengthen the immune system. And it will give natural tan to your skin. 

Stuffed Tomatoes

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

Tomatoes are delicious, and especially rich in potassium. They’re one of the most versatile fruits out there. Fruits? Yes! That’s what the botanists tell us—tomatoes are indeed fruits, not vegetables. In any event, the tomato is a definite staple in my diet.

With tomatoes, you can make an endless array of salads, juices, cold soups, and more. But here’s a way we don’t often enough think of. An especially attractive and more sophisticated way. Perfect for special occasions and serving guests. The stuffed tomato.

Raw Vegan-Viet Rice Paper Rolls

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

The rolls can be served as an appetizer or as a main course. You can also use a veggie roll as a sandwich replacement. Veggie rolls are also extremely versatile and can be made in endless variations.

I chose the veggies for this recipe. But you can try your own variations. Whatever fruit and veg you have in the fridge will likely yield something great. You’ll find rice wafers in many supermarkets and oriental products stores.

These Vietnamese-style rolls are great for taking to parties. Everyone will be impressed.

Christmas Tree Crudités

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

You could serve this recipe in a salad bowl, and it would work fine, in flavor, at least. But it’s presentation that makes it special.

To decorate the table, let us make a Christmas tree with raw vegetables—broccoli, colored peppers, cherry tomatoes. For assembly, we need an anime cone and wooden toothpicks. And a yummy almond butter sauce to go with these veggies.

Raw Vegan Sushi

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

We’ve a lot to learn from Japanese cuisine and its many iconic raw dishes. Here, we’ll make traditional Maki, rice rolls wrapped in Nori seaweed. We’ll substitute raw cauliflower rice for cooked rice. Try to make your makis colorful and attractive.

Fresh Green Rolls

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

We must include foods of different colors in our diet, but the color green seems to be special for the human body. A generous supply of green vegetables in our daily menu is another must for boosting your immune system. 

The human body thrives on large quantities of chlorophyll, which green vegetables provide in abundance. Chlorophyll from greens is the greatest component in the healing process. Chlorophyll will make your breath sweet and eliminate the need for deodorant.

Try these refreshing summer rolls with bountiful portions of seasonal vegetables.

Meatless Meatballs

Recipe Author: Beautiful On Raw

Spaghetti and meatballs go together. But when you're eating raw, and want something that give you a more "traditional" feel to go with your healthy, raw, zucchini noodles, what can you do? My "meatless meatballs" are your new go-to recipe!

Watermelon Radish Salad with Blueberry Dressing

Recipe Author: Beautiful On Raw

This bright salad with an unusual berry dressing will be a spring favorite. Bright, juicy, crisp, and refreshing! Not familiar with watermelon radish? Another name is heirloom Chinese daikon radish. So, you’ll easily find it in Asian stores in spring or late fall. It does taste like a radish, with just a hint of sweetness. It will perk up any salad, by giving it a festive colorful look.