3 Easy Plant-Based Recipes For Spring

Spring has sprung! These three easy plant-based recipes are the perfect first step to making the switch and making the world a healthier, greener place. Whether it be a picnic in the park, an impromptu kitchen catch up around the kitchen counter, or a backyard gathering, these recipes will bring all your friends and family together.

Even better, these plant-based recipes use ingredients that can be grown straight in your AEVA + EVE!

What is Plant-Based Eating?

Plant-based eating prioritizes plants as the main focus of the meal. This includes fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, oils, and seeds. Plant-based diets differ from vegan diets by avoiding (rather than completely eliminating) animal products.

The Main Benefits of Plant-based Eating

Gut Health: Improved bowel movements and more regulated bowel habits through increased fibre intake
Nutrient Absorption: The absorption of nutrients through the immune system increases due to the improved health of your gut
Sustainability: due to lower usage of natural resources used to produce plants
Health Benefits: A plant-based diet can help to reduce the risks of heart disease, high blood pressure

So let's check out the recipes below...

4 Leafy Cocktails

Who said plant-based only applied to food? These four cocktail recipes will make drinking with friends fun, refreshing, and healthier than your average drink. All four cocktails incorporate leafy greens like spinach, arugula, and kale into their making to create fresh, green drinks.

Vegan Bruschetta

This classic appetizer uses organic ingredients to create a fresh snack that is simple and easy to make. Whether you’re a master chef or just a beginner, bruschetta uses basic ingredients for a burst of flavour.

Kale Bowl

Kale bowls are the plant-based answer for burrito bowls. This quick recipe can be made and ready to serve in under 30 minutes. The best part is that you can put whatever ingredients you want in it!. So, get creative and gather all your favourite leafy greens and vegetables to make this quick and healthy meal.

I left an extensive review on their Facebook page and they deleted reviews

From day one we had problems with our unit. It arrive damaged and defective. They did replace the unit however it's never worked well. It's never been developed past the R&D phase so it reminds me of a college project. All the parts you can buy at Walmart. We will start 12 seeds - from them - and 3-4 will survive, the rest die or get moldy. Once transfered into the unit half the spots do not get water flow at all and nothing can grow there. We've had 3 leaks and multiple pumps burn out.

Hi J.S.

Sorry to hear you are having issues with your garden, we've made some large improvements to the product over the years since your original purchase. Many of our parts are custom made and custo cast in our production facility.

As a reminder our seeds come with a germination guarantee, if you are struggling to get them to germinate please reach out to support and they can help out.

I have checked and can confirm your review is still live on facebook and hasn't been altered or deleted.

Warranty, what warranty?

Purchased the Eve last year and 6 months into its use one of the bulbs stopped working. We contacted Just Vertical and received an acknowledgement that this type of defect was covered under their warranty. Unfortunately we've been waiting for over 6 months for a replacement bulb and are now being told that we could have to wait for a few more months for a replacement (no replacement bulbs in stock). Getting fed up with the delays we looked for a replacement at our local hydroponic stores but nobody carries a compatible equivalent, Needless to say that this is extremely frustrating and that the unit only works a half capacity.

While the two bulbs were operational the product was great. Nice design and easy to use but the lack of coverage for such an expensive unit is very annoying.

The Eve

Fantastic system, does not take up much space and is easy to maintain. Love having fresh food always on hand