plant-based dish
nounUK /plɑːnt beɪst dɪʃ/
US /plænt beɪst dɪʃ/
A plant-based dish is food made from plants like vegetables, grains, and beans, with no meat or dairy.
For dinner, we had a plant-based dish made with rice, beans, and fresh vegetables.
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2. A meal centered on vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, or seeds rather than animal products.
The restaurant added several plant-based dishes to its menu this spring.
3. A prepared food that contains only ingredients derived from plants.
She brought a plant-based dish to the potluck so everyone could try it.
4. A recipe or serving designed to replace meat with plant ingredients.
The chef created a plant-based dish that tastes like a classic burger.