Just as there’s a tendency to move toward one-dish meals once you begin a plant-based diet, we’ve noticed it’s also quite easy to fall into the trap of eating food that’s nutritionally stellar but somewhat lackluster in the flavor department. (A certain unnamed spouse calls such meals “gruel.”) However, there’s no need to suffer through bland food while you’re training or when you’re short on time. Our simple sauces, spice blends, and tasty toppings can turn even the most mundane meal into something special.