Fro's Kitchen
Plant-Forward Starter Kit
Flavor moves and produce doubles that make plants the headliner without losing comfort.
August 2025•4 min read
Plant-forward means flavor-first, not lettuce-only. Stack acid, fat, crunch, and heat to make vegetables magnetic.
Flavor pillars
- Acid plus heat: citrus, vinegars, chile crunch, and pickled toppings.
- Fat balance: finish with olive oil, tahini, nuts, or seeds.
- Texture play: mix roasted, raw, and crispy toppings in the same bowl.
Produce doubles
Double the veg in dishes you already love. Pasta gets extra broccoli, curry doubles chickpeas, taco night adds a sheet pan of peppers and onions.
Protein rotation
Keep lentils, beans, tofu, tempeh, and roasted chickpeas in rotation. Build bowls with grain plus greens plus protein plus sauce.
Quick wins
- Sheet-pan miso maple carrots with farro.
- Rainbow chopped salad with citrus segments and white beans.
- Charred cabbage steaks with chimichurri and crispy lentils.