Raw Food Recipes

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.

Caprese-Style Zucchini Lasagna

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

You’ll find on my website quite a few sophisticated recipes for raw lasagna. But maybe you’re new to raw food prep, shy about starting with complex recipes. Start here. This raw zucchini lasagna is easy. After this, you’ll be ready to tackle a more involved recipe.

It’s worth learning how to make raw lasagna in different ways. Let raw lasagna variations become a staple in your weekly menu. It’s very healthy, filling, and delicious. More importantly, raw lasagna can help you push traditional noodles, spaghetti, ravioli, and other pasta right out of your diet.  

Banana Berry Tropical Freeze

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

This recipe works with most any kind of berries, frozen or fresh. Try your own variations as well. 

Zucchini Pasta with Pesto Sauce

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

You’ll find zucchini pasta an ideal alternative to traditional pasta. It’s healthier, lighter, and you can enjoy it raw. Use a spiralizer to make your pasta. You can buy these easily and inexpensively on Amazon, eBay, and similar websites. We’ll make a cashew cheese sauce, with nutritional yeast and plenty of basil.

‘Simplicity’ Salad Bowl

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

Wherever you are in your nutritional journey—full-on raw, vegan, vegetarian, calorie-restriction, or just a casual dieter—here’s a recipe you can’t miss. I call it the ‘simplicity’ salad bowl because it’s simple to make…simple in concept…and a simple way to make a light meal that’s well-rounded, nutritionally, and aesthetically pleasing to boot. It’s easy…

Stuffed Mini-Peppers

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

Whether for lunch, dinner, party fare, or just a snack, your guests and family will love these. You might not guess so, given the ingredients list, but kids, especially, find these mini-peppers quite yummy. You’ll find a hundred occasions for them. They’re easy to do, as well, and might just become a favorite.

Cacao Almond Fudge

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

Yes, I know—raw is always better…but, wow! Too good to be legit…

Avocado Chocolate Ice Cream

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

An amazing dessert for you chocolate lovers. And it's healthy for your skin.

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.

Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Grated Brazil Nuts

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

My credo: beauty is as beauty eats. Ensuring you eat daily some salad variation is a big part of how you feel, how you look. When I began my raw food journey, I didn’t like salads. But I developed that love. You can, too.

Your appreciation for this raw goodness will grow as you love your own body and understand that asking it to slow its aging means optimum nourishment. Salads, in that respect, top all other dishes. Their endless variety of color, texture, and taste that raw salads bring is a great delight. Try this simple, delicious recipe.