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A whole food plant-based spin on some of my favorite Italian meals.


Indulgent Veggie-Packed Pasta: A Rewarding Meal
A cozy, flavor-packed celebration of ingredients can make you pause with every bite. This pasta? It’s that kind of meal.

Francesca Nardelli
Sep 27, 20252 min read


TOFU SCRAMBLE: The Ultimate High-Protein Tofu Scramble (Better Than Eggs!)
I learned how to make this delicious egg - like breakfast scramble by the fabulous Chef Mario Fabbri, and this is my little spin on it! This is the easiest, most delicious high-protein breakfast that’s budget-friendly and totally egg-free (duh). PRESSING TOFU? DO I NEED TO ? Here’s how: Take a 14g protein block of firm tofu (look for high-protein tofu—it’s even denser!). Wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy pan or book on top. Let it sit for 15 minutes , and yo

Francesca Nardelli
Mar 12, 20252 min read


Veggie Pasta Salad with Zucchini Noodles
This dish was inspired by a recipe request! A pasta salad, although I decided to use zucchini noodles instead of pasta! Try it however...

Francesca Nardelli
Feb 26, 20241 min read


Rice, Hummus & Tofu Veggie Peace Plate
Today I am so excited to share this with dish with you!! It is my latest obsession and is filled with so many delicious flavors, and as always, is super simple! It is inspired by my favorite cafe in Hawaii called the Peace Cafe. The dish that I am recreating is called the Peace Plate! If you ever find yourself in Honolulu, this is a must try, although I think my recreation here is as close as you can get to tasting it yourself! It is a salad plate with dressing and veggies, a

Francesca Nardelli
Mar 6, 20211 min read


Sun-dried Tomato, Mushroom and Pesto Zucchini Noodle Dish
Happy Sunday! I am having all of the Italian food cravings right now! My mom taught me how to cook when I was very young, and I grew up...

Francesca Nardelli
Nov 15, 20201 min read


Yummy Fig & Caramelized Onion Chickpea Pizza
I'm so excited to be back, and sharing my tasty meals with you all! & Thank you for your patience as I've been traveling and settling...

Francesca Nardelli
Nov 3, 20202 min read


Zucchini Noodles & Impossible ‘Meat’balls 🥰
I have to start by saying, when I created my Tik Tok page, I chose the name MyPlantBasedKitchen not knowing entirely that Plant Based was...

Francesca Nardelli
Sep 17, 20202 min read
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