Desiree Nielsen RD

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Desiree Nielsen RD

www.desireerd.com Here to help you love what you eat, with flavourful plant-based recipes that don't take a lot of effort!

I'm a Registered Dietitian with over a decade of experience in gut health. 3x bestselling cookbook author. Desiree practices anti-inflammatory nutrition where whole, unprocessed plant foods are the star of the show. No deprivation, no guilt...just juicy, vibrantly healthy living. Modern nutrition has been lost in a sea of nutrient recommendations. Food is more than the nutrition it provides — it is a vital part of our culture, our celebrations and our lives.

11/03/2026

Save THIS for your Thanksgiving salad!

This gorgeous fall salad has sweet roasted delicata squash paired with comforting orzo and peppery arugula, all tossed in a creamy maple tahini dressing. It’s an easy plant-based dinner on its own, or lovely side dish for a special meal.

11/03/2026

This hearty and flavourful kale butternut squash salad has plenty of cozy vibes from roasted squash and creamy white beans.

The citrus vinaigrette is so simple to make and adds just a touch of sweetness to this wonderful autumnal salad.

11/03/2026

Taco Tuesday but make it vegan 😋

Turn that cauliflower into an epic weeknight dinner that’s packed with flavour! These easy roasted cauliflower tacos are wrapped with creamy, smashed chipotle white beans for a boost of fiber and protein.

10/30/2026

This healthy muesli recipe could not be simpler: pop all the ingredients in a jar and you’re done!

Simple, hearty and packed with gut-friendly ingredients like oats, dried plums and ginger, you can enjoy this muesli hot, cold or soaked overnight, bircher style.

10/30/2026

Looking for a vegan main that will knock everyone’s socks off? This vegan wellington is filled with French lentils and crimini mushrooms, so it’s as filling as it is flavourful… and it’s a lot easier to make than you think!

10/30/2026

Perfect for weekend dinners or the holidays, this miso glazed tofu roast is a low effort, mostly hands off, make ahead recipe with just six ingredients, but it’s also SUPER satisfying with a sweet and salty glaze and 28 grams of protein per serving.

10/29/2026

This vegan breakfast burrito recipe is the perfect way to start your day!

Think black beans, sweet potatoes, spinach and more, for plenty of fibre and protein to set you up for success. A terrific plant-based breakfast, these breakfast burritos are made without tofu, and take just 30 minutes to make.

Recipe yields 6 breakfast burritos, and they freeze wonderfully!

10/29/2026

A one-pot soup for when you don't have the energy to cook!

Quick-cooking red lentils are simmered in a mild turmeric and cumin-infused broth until they are tender (NOT mushy), for a cozy, brothy red lentil soup with carrot, onion and spinach!

10/29/2026

Roasted pumpkin seeds are a nutritious and tasty treat. They’re also incredibly easy to make at home! This recipe uses pumpkin seeds from a pumpkin, but it can easily be adapted for store-bought pumpkin seeds.

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