Lily Chen

Lily Chen
Lily Chen
Snacks, Soups and Meatless Dinners

Lily Chen, snacks and meatless meals – appetizers, soups, bakes and vegetarian dinners.

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Savory muffins, stuffed pitas, cucumber tomato salad, chocolate covered strawberries and banana pudding show the range of Lily Chen's recipes. Most of them are snacks: small bites for the lunch box, a party table or the gap between meals. Vegetables, cheese, fruit and legumes do most of the work, so the results stay colorful and satisfying without long ingredient lists.

The second large group is dinner, where Lily leans on soups and meatless mains. Red lentil soup, vegetarian minestrone, spiced sweet potato soup and sweet potato apple soup are good examples. They use pantry staples like lentils, beans and root vegetables, and many can be made ahead and reheated. A smaller set of lunch and breakfast recipes rounds out the collection.

Her recipes suit anyone who wants to eat more plants without making a project of it, whether that means a quick afternoon snack or a pot of soup for the week. Browse her latest recipes below and pick one to start with.

Latest recipes:

Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Home cooks will love this Black Bean Soup. A long, slow simmer creates a naturally thick, earthy base without needing any added thickeners.

Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

4.67 (6 Ratings)

A mix of brown sugar and peanut butter creates a chewy center with a crisp edge. These Peanut Butter Cookies are a great treat for the family.

Velvety Chocolate Oreo Balls

Chocolate Oreo Balls

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Looking for the best Chocolate Oreo Balls? These treats use crushed cookies and cream cheese for a dense, fudge-like center that requires no baking.

Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge with Condensed Milk

Peanut Butter Fudge

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Dense, roasted-peanut flavor fills every square of this Peanut Butter Fudge. Condensed milk sets it without a candy thermometer. Ideal for holiday trays.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls in 45 Minutes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Nut butter fillings often turn greasy when rolled. These Peanut Butter Balls stay creamy, not oily, thanks to a balanced fat ratio in the filling.

Chewy Sugar Cookie with Brown Sugar

Chewy Sugar Cookie

5.00 (6 Ratings)

Creaming butter with white and brown sugar gives this Chewy Sugar Cookie a soft center. Brown sugar keeps the middle tender; total time is 30 minutes.

Best Sugar Cookies Recipe From Scratch with Vanilla

Sugar Cookies From Scratch

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Butter, sugar, and flour make this Best Sugar Cookies Recipe From Scratch. It includes quick recipe details and takes 35 min to prepare and bake.

Autumn Harvest Apple Feta Salad

Apple Feta Salad

4.71 (7 Ratings)

Honeycrisp apples, salty feta, and arugula make this Apple Feta Salad. Check out what each ingredient does in this 20 minute side dish.

Healthy Crockpot Vegetable Curry Soup

Crockpot Vegetable Curry Soup

5.00 (3 Ratings)

Using a delayed fat technique ensures a smooth Crockpot Vegetable Curry Soup. Check out the quick recipe specs for this plant-based meal ready in 4h 15min.

Creamy Slow Cooker Chickpea Soup

Slow Cooker Chickpea Soup

4.67 (3 Ratings)

A bright, rich Vegan meal starts with this Slow Cooker Chickpea Soup. View the quick stats for prep details and start your healthy dinner tonight.

Healthy Crockpot Lentil Vegetable Soup with Potatoes

Crockpot Lentil Soup with Potatoes

5.00 (5 Ratings)

Need a nutritious meal? Try this Healthy Crockpot Lentil Vegetable Soup. It uses potatoes to thicken the broth and includes an ingredient role table.

Hearty Crockpot Lentil Soup

Crockpot Lentil Soup for Meal Prep

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Hearty and thick legumes create a savory base in this Crockpot Lentil Soup. See our ingredients and substitutes list for easy swaps and start cooking.

Red Bean Lentil Soup: Hearty and Golden

Red Bean Lentil Soup

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Looking for a Red Bean Lentil Soup? This Vegan Red Lentil Soup is ready in 50 minutes and includes the trick behind the texture for a naturally thick base.

One-Pot Protein-Packed Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentil Soup

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Carrots, celery, and garlic flavor this Moroccan-inspired Red Lentil Soup. It includes a guide to essential ingredients and takes 55 minutes total.

Hearty Vegetable and Cabbage Soup

Vegetable and Cabbage Soup

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Plant-based cooks will love this Vegetable and Cabbage Soup. See why this recipe works to get a rich, savory result without hours of simmering.

Mediterranean Hot Chickpea Pitas

Hot Chickpea Pitas

5.00 (3 Ratings)

Zesty roasted Hot Chickpea Pitas hit every taste bud. This guide includes a substitute table for ingredients. Ideal for hot lunch box recipes.

Broccoli Bites Bento Box with Cheddar

Broccoli Bites Bento Box

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Bake these cheesy nuggets to create a Broccoli Bites Bento Box. The guide includes the section why the bites stay firm and takes 30 minutes total.

Cheese Veggie Muffins: Salty and Toasted

Cheese Veggie Muffins

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Salty and toasted Cheese Veggie Muffins. This guide explains why the texture works to prevent gummy centers. Ideal for healthy school lunch boxes.

Veggie Hummus Wraps in 15 Minutes

Veggie Hummus Wraps

4.00 (4 Ratings)

Colorful, crunchy Veggie Hummus Wraps. This guide includes the Quick Recipe Specs for efficient assembly. These are great healthy lunch box wraps.

Cheesy Rice Balls in 40 Minutes

Cheesy Rice Balls

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Looking for a crowd-pleasing snack? These Cheesy Rice Balls feature a molten center and a crisp crust, and we include a guide on Making the Rice Balls.

Healthy Banana Sushi Rolls: Creamy and Nutty

Banana Sushi in 5 Minutes

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Parents seeking healthy snacks for kids will love Banana Sushi. This guide includes a component and substitute table for a creamy, nutritious treat.