17 Plant-Based Fermented Recipes

We all know by now that fermented foods are good for the gut and have many other health benefits like improving your immune system, helping with digestion, and may help in supporting mental health as well. From tempeh, to vegan camembert, and yogurts, here are 17 delicious vegan fermented recipes.

If you like to experiment in the kitchen, or just want a fun project to try, you are going to love these recipes!

Tempeh

Tempeh is high in protein and actually very easy to make at home. All you need are some beans, tempeh starter, and white vinegar.

How to Make Tempeh in the Instant Pot

Easily make your own tempeh in an Instant Pot! No other equipment is required. It's cheaper and tastes a lot better than store-bought tempeh!

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Okara Tempeh

Make your own soy milk + tempeh from the leftover pulp! It's a 2-in-1 recipe: A delicious and creamy milk and a smooth high-protein tempeh loaf!

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Black Bean Tempeh (Soy-Free!)

3-Ingredient homemade tempeh that is soy-free! Made from black beans, it's easy to make and is just as delicious as soy tempeh!

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How To Make Chickpea Tempeh

Chickpea tempeh made from scratch! Soy-free, gluten-free, it requires only 3 ingredients and some patience!

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Vegan Cheeses

Probably some of the most popular recipes on Full of Plants! These vegan cheeses have nothing to envy to dairy cheeses!

Vegan Aged Camembert Cheese

The best vegan aged cheese. It tastes just like a real camembert and has a white and flowery rind!

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Vegan Blue Cheese

Vegan blue cheese that tastes like the real one! Made using traditional cheese making techniques and only 4 ingredients. A creamy, sharp and strong cheese.

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The Best Vegan Cream Cheese

Rich and perfectly tangy cashew cream cheese that is naturally fermented! Delicious in sandwiches, toasts, or stirred into curries, soups, and more!

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Vegan Washed-Rind Cheese

Learn how to make your own aged washed-rind vegan cheese! It's stinky, super creamy, and completely vegan!

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Hickory Smoked Vegan Cheese

Aged cashew cheese that is smoked over hickory wood chips. Smoky, buttery, and full of complex flavors!

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Vegan Cheese Fondue

The BEST vegan cheese fondue! Incredibly rich, super cheesy, and prepared from cultured cashew cream! This vegan fondue is comfort food at its best!

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Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Camembert

Amazing vegan camembert packed with sun-dried tomato flavor. Garlicky, savory, and so creamy! You have never tried anything like this!

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Dairy-Free Yogurts

Yogurt makes a light and fresh dessert, but is also great for breakfast with some granola, nuts, or fresh fruits. Here are two of my favorite yogurt recipes!

Cashew & Almond Yogurt (Greek-Style!)

SO creamy, perfectly tangy, and thick vegan yogurt made from just 5 ingredients! Gum-free, agar-free, coconut-free, and super easy to make!

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Vegan Almond Milk Yogurt

Smooth and creamy homemade yogurt made from almond milk. Healthy, packed with good bacteria, and easy to make!

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Condiments

From miso to fermented tofu and butter, condiments keep well and are perfect to add flavor to your dishes!

How to Make Fermented Tofu (Chao)

Learn how to make fermented tofu, also known as Chao, from scratch! It's the perfect condiment to use in sauces, marinades, soups, and more!

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Homemade Vegan Butter (Cultured!)

Creamy and spreadable cultured vegan butter that smells and tastes like real butter! Palm oil-free, soy-free, and dairy-free!

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How to Make Chickpea Miso

Learn how to make your own chickpea miso from scratch! It's buttery, a bit sweet, and packed with umami! Plus, it is soy-free!

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Homemade Fermented Buffalo Sauce (From Scratch!)

6-ingredient homemade hot sauce made from scratch and fermented for 7 days. It tastes just like Frank's Red Hot!

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About the Author

Thomas Pagot is the founder, photographer, and recipe developer behind Full of Plants. He created the blog in 2016 as a personal cookbook for vegan recipes. Through years of recipe development, Thomas has successfully grown Full of Plants into a trusted resource for plant-based recipes.

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