How to Heat Up Your Plant-Based Food

All Frozen Meals

Please refer to the label on your frozen meal for instructions on how to heat it up.

ALT Strips

	Reheat in an oven for 10 minutes, or an air fryer for 5-6 minutes at 375° F until sizzling and crispy around the edges.
	Can also be reheated in a skillet with a little oil. Flip them when they start to crisp up.
	Enjoy as a snack, a breakfast side, a diced salad topping, or on a sandwich with avocado, lettuce, tomato and sweet mustard.

BBQ Chickpea Salad

Vegan Chickpea Salad - pant-based food made by New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa

No preparation necessary! Serve on a sandwich or wrap with greens for extra crunch, or over greens as a salad, or snack on it with crackers!

BBQ Bowl

	Preheat oven to 350° F.
	Transfer BBQ strips, roasted veggies and rice to a lightly oiled oven-safe baking dish and cover with foil.
	Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated throughout.
	Assemble bowl, adding the slaw and tomato salad, and drizzling poblano pumpkin seed cream over the top.
	Alternatively, the hot components of this meal could be microwaved if you prefer!

Black Bean Chimichurri Bowl

	Preheat oven to 350° F.
	Remove lid from container. Remove slaw, black bean potato patties, and sauce cups from the bowl.
	Bake everything else, checking after 12-15 minutes. Drizzle white sauce over the vegetables and continue baking for another 5-8 minutes until heated throughout.
	Meanwhile, heat 1-2 tsp oil in a non-stick pan on medium heat. Cook the black bean potato patties for 3-5 minutes on each side, until browned and heated throughout.
	To assemble, top the grains and vegetables with the patties, slaw, and a drizzle of the green chimichurri sauce.

Breakfast Bowl

	Add ~1 tsp olive oil to a skillet and add hash, stirring every couple minutes until heated throughout.
	Place everything except sauces in a lightly oiled oven-safe pan.
	Heat covered with foil for 15-20 minutes, until heated throughout.
	Heat gravy and cashew-based cheesy sauce in separate small pots on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring until starting to bubble and thicken.
	To serve, drizzle gravy and cheesy sauce over the top of the bowl.
	This meal can also be microwaved, if you prefer.

Breakfast Burrito

	Option 1: Oven
	Preheat oven to 350° F.
	Remove label, but leave the burrito wrapped in foil
	Bake for 25 minutes. Flip the burrito and continue baking for 20 minutes.
	Remove the foil and turn the oven up to 450° F.
	Continue baking for 10-15 minutes, checking halfway through, until tortilla is golden and crispy
	Enjoy on its own, or with some hot sauce or salsa!
	Option 2: Microwave
	Remove foil.
	Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds, then flip and microwave for another 1 minute 30 seconds.
	Because microwave ovens vary, check if the burrito is heated throughout and continue heating in 10-15 second increments until fully heated.
	We recommend heating the burrito on the stove in a dry skillet on medium-high heat after microwaving to crisp up the tortilla. Heat for ~2 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown.
	Enjoy on its own, or with some hot sauce or salsa!

Breakfast Hash

	Heat a teaspoon of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
	This could also be baked or microwaved if you prefer.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Pot for reheating vegan food in Des Moines, Iowa

Heat in a pot on medium heat, stirring until bubbling and heated throughout. We recommend that you reheat it to at least 165° F.

Buffalo Chickpea Patties

Oven for reheating plant-based vegan food in Des Moines, Iowa

Heat in an air fryer for 6-8 minutes at 350° F or bake in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.

Buffalo Strips

	Reheat in an oven at 375° for 10 minutes, or an air fryer for 5-6 minutes until sizzling and crispy around the edges.
	Can also be reheated in a skillet with a little oil. Flip them when they start to turn golden.
	Enjoy on a wrap, sandwich, or salad, or dip right in the ranch and enjoy!

Burger Bowl

	Preheat oven to 350° F.
	Add quinoa, burger patties, and potatoes to a lightly oiled baking dish.
	Heat in oven for about 15 minutes, until patties are warmed throughout.
	Assemble bowl, adding lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles, and drizzling with sauces.
	Alternatively, the warm items in this meal can be microwaved if you prefer!

Butternut Sage Alfredo

	Preheat oven to 375° F.
	Remove paper lid and cover bowl with foil.
	Bake, removing foil after 20-25 minutes to stir and check if pasta is heated throughout.

Cashew Queso

	Add queso to a small nonstick pot or pan on medium-low heat, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until heated and at desired consistency.
	Serve as a dip or paired with our Taco Burger patties. It can also be used as a sauce for pasta, vegetables, quesadillas or burrito bowls, or even mixed into the base for a creamy potato soup!

Cheeseburger Chowder

	Heat 1-2 teaspoons of oil in a small pan on medium-high heat.
	Add burger crumbles to the pan. Continue cooking and stirring until crispy but not burned!
	In a separate small pot, heat the chowder on medium heat, stirring regularly until heated throughout.
	To serve, top the chowder with the crispy burgery crumbles!

Cheesy Broccoli Bowl

	Preheat the oven to 350° F.
	Remove lid from bowl. Remove plastic sauce cups and patties.
	Drizzle the cheesy sauces over the quinoa and vegetables.
	Bake for 15-20 minutes.
	While baking, heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a nonstick skillet on medium heat. Cook the butternut-chickpea patties for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until sizzling and golden.
	Assemble the bowl and enjoy!
	If you prefer, this meal can also be microwaved, though we recommend still heating the patties on the stove for the best texture!

Cheesy Fajita Bowl

	Preheat oven to 350° F.
	Remove paper lid, remove cup of pico, and cover bowl with foil.
	Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking and stirring midway through, until heated throughout.
	Plate and top off with the fresh pico.
	Alternatively, this meal could be transferred to a microwave-safe container and microwaved.

Cheesy Quinoa Scramble

	Transfer to an oven-safe dish and bake in a 350° F oven for ~15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
	To reheat in a nonstick skillet, add a small amount of neutral oil and cook on medium low heat for 5-6 minutes until sizzling.
	This could also be microwaved, if you prefer.

Cheesy Spread

Knife for spreading dairy-free cheeses made by New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa

No preparation needed! You can eat this cold with crackers if you choose, spread it on a burger, or use it for a grilled cheese.

Chickpea Salad

Bowl of vegetables made by New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa

No preparation necessary! Serve on a sandwich or wrap with greens for extra crunch, or over greens as a salad, or snack on it with crackers!

Chickpea Herb Soup

Heat in a pot on medium heat, stirring until bubbling and heated throughout. We recommend that you reheat it to at least 165° F.

Chickpea Piccata Bowl

	Remove cup of lemon butter sauce and leave at room temperature until it softens. Pre-heat the rice and green beans in a 350° F oven for 15-20 minutes until heated throughout.
	Heat 1 T olive oil in a nonstick skillet on medium heat. Cook the patties in the skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and heated throughout. Remove the patties and use the skillet to heat the lemon butter sauce on medium low heat.
	To assemble, pour the sauce over the rest of the meal and enjoy!

Chili Bowl

	Put the root vegetable chili in a small pot on the stove, heat on medium and stir consistently until heated throughout.
	There are a couple options to reheat the mushroom quinoa crumbles, kale, quinoa, and spaghetti squash:
	1. You can reheat in a nonstick pan on medium heat. You can either keep the items separate or stir everything together and mix it up! The mushroom-quinoa crumbles are best when cooked in a bit of oil until browned and sizzling.
	2. If you prefer, you can also pop the spaghetti squash, quinoa, kale, and mushroom crumbles into an oiled baking dish and heat in the oven at 375° F for about 10-15 minutes or until warm.
	No heating necessary for the chipotle cashew cream unless you'd like to warm it on the stove — just drizzle it over the top of your Chili Bowl and enjoy!

Chili Mac XL

	Preheat oven to 375° F degrees.
	Remove paper lid and cover bowl with foil.
	Bake until heated throughout, removing foil after 20-25 minutes to check. Stir the sauce into the pasta.
	Once heated throughout, remove foil and turn oven up to a broil if desired for a more melty texture on the cheesy shreds.

Coconut Quinoa Soup

Heat in a pot on medium heat, stirring until bubbling and heated throughout. We recommend that you reheat it to at least 165° F.

Crispy Chickpea Patties

	Three options:
	1. Heat 1 tsp neutral oil in a skillet on medium low heat. Cook for 8 minutes, flipping half way through. Turn heat up to medium and cook for another 2-3 minutes on each side, until crispy on the outside.
	2. Heat in an air fryer for 6-8 minutes at 400° F.
	3. Bake in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.

Crispy Chickpea Patties & Gravy

	Three options:
	1. Heat 1 tsp neutral oil in a skillet on medium low heat. Cook for 8 minutes, flipping half way through. Turn heat up to medium and cook for another 2-3 minutes on each side, until crispy on the outside.
	2. Heat in an air fryer for 6-8 minutes at 400° F.
	3. Bake in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.
	For the gravy, reheat in a small pot on medium-low heat for about 4 minutes, until bubbling and warm.

Cozy Bowl

	Pre-heat oven to 375° F.
	Place all components of the bowl except the spiced nuts into a lightly oiled baking dish, putting the stew over the rice and greens. Heat for 10-15 minutes, until warm.
	Assemble the bowl and top with the spiced nuts.
	If you prefer, this meal would also microwave well!

Curried Chickpea Salad

No preparation necessary! Serve on a sandwich or wrap, over greens for a salad, or snack on it on its own or with crackers!

Curry Cauliflower & Chickpea Grain Bowl

No preparation necessary. We do recommend removing the dressing from the fridge 15-20 minutes prior to eating and shaking it up to give it a chance to thin out after being refrigerated.

Giardiniera Hummus

No preparation necessary! Enjoy cold with crackers, or spread on a sandwich or wrap.

Greek Meal

	Preheat oven to 350° F.
	Remove the paper lid from the bowl and replace it with foil.
	Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, removing the foil at the end and broiling for a couple minutes in desired.
	Serve with cold greek salad on the side.

Green Bean Casserole

	Preheat oven to 350° F.
	Transfer green beans into a lightly-oiled oven safe dish.
	Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, until heated throughout.

Green Bowl

	Preheat the oven to 350° F.
	Remove lid from bowl. Remove patties and cup of pistachios.
	Cover bowl with foil and bake, checking after 15 minutes to stir and baking for an additional 5-10 minutes uncovered if needed.
	While that's baking, heat a small amount of coconut oil (or a neutral oil) in a skillet on medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until sizzling and golden.
	In a small saucepan, add the coconut herb sauce. Heat on medium heat, stirring regularly until bubbling and thickened.
	To assemble, top the rice with the vegetables and drizzle them with the coconut herb sauce. Add the cooked patties and garnish with the pistachio sprinkle.
	Pan frying is our favorite way to reheat the patties, but you could also air fry them, or bake them in the oven with everything else if you prefer!
	Once everything is heated, assemble the bowl, sprinkle the almond parmesan over the top, and enjoy!
	If you prefer, this meal can also be microwaved, though we recommend still heating the patties on the stove for the best texture!

Italian Bowl

	Preheat oven to 350° F.
	Remove paper lid from foil container.
	Pour container of macadamia “parm” shreds over meal.
	Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15-20 minutes, until heated throughout.
	This meal would also microwave well, if you prefer!

Italian Sandwich Slices

	These can be eaten cold, but are best heated up until sizzling! We recommend either:
	1. Air-frying them.
	2. Pan frying in a cast iron skillet (no oil needed), flipping after a couple minutes. Put them in a sandwich or wrap, or chop into bite sized pieces and use for a pepperoni-style pizza!

Jalapeño Cashew Queso

	Add queso to a small nonstick pot or pan on medium-low heat, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until heated and at desired consistency.
	Serve as a dip or paired with our Taco Burger patties. It can also be used as a sauce for pasta, vegetables, quesadillas or burrito bowls, or even mixed into the base for a creamy potato soup!

Loaded Veggie Alfredo

	Preheat oven to 375° F.
	Remove lid and cup of coconut bacon. Cover bowl with foil.
	Bake, checking after 25-30 minutes to stir and check if heated throughout.
	To serve, top with the coconut bacon.
	Alternatively, this could be transferred to a microwave-safe dish and microwaved if you prefer!

Jalapeño Cheddar Creamed Corn

	Place creamed corn in a small pot.
	Stir on medium-low heat for about 5-6 minutes, until beginning to bubble and heat throughout.

Mac & Cheese with Brussels Sprouts

	In a nonstick skillet on medium heat, add cooked pasta and brussels, stirring frequently until the pasta softens and is heated throughout.
	Add in sauce and stir until it begins to bubble and thicken.
	Add to a bowl and put the almond sprinkle over the top!

Maple Breakfast Sausage Patties

	Heat a teaspoon of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
	Add sausage patty and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, until sizzling and crispy on the outside.
	They can also be heated in an air-fryer for 5-6 minutes at 375° F.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

No preparation necessary! Enjoy on its own, over greens, or in a wrap with hummus!

Mexican Bowl

	Reheat quinoa, black beans, sautéed vegetables, and roasted sweet potatoes in the oven, microwave, or a nonstick skillet on medium heat.
	On top, add green herb salsa, smoky cashew cheese, and pumpkin seed crumble. Enjoy!

Nacho Kit

	Add a small amount of oil to a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add in mushroom-bean taco crumbles and taco sauce, stirring consistently until the crumbles heat throughout.
	In two separate small pans or pots, heat the cashew-vegetable queso and cashew-vegetable jalapeño crema sauces. Stir until bubbling and thickened.
	Pour sauces and crumbles over the tortilla chips, and add the rest of the toppings.

New Breakfast Sandwich

	All patties can be reheated in the oven on parchment paper, in an air fryer, or in a skillet with a little oil.
	The biscuit can either be baked along with them, or wrapped in a paper towel and microwaved.

New Mac & Cheese

	In a nonstick skillet on medium heat, add cooked pasta and stir frequently until the pasta softens and is heated throughout.
	Add in kale and mac sauce.
	Continue to stir on medium heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens, then add to a bowl and sprinkle almond parmesan on top.

New Mac Sauce

	Add mac sauce to a small nonstick pot or pan on medium-low heat, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until heated and at desired consistency.
	Use as a pasta sauce, or to top a baked potato or roasted vegetables. Heat on the stove a little longer until it thickens, and use it as a spread for a sandwich. Mix in some salsa and use as queso. Mix it into your favorite soups or sauces to add cheesy flavor. Anything goes!

New World Burger

	Heat a teaspoon of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
	Add burger patty and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, until sizzling and crispy on the outside.

NWK Holiday Meal

	Preheat oven to 350° F.
	Remove paper lid from bowl. If you had a one serving meal, also remove the cup of cranberry sauce.
	Cover bowl with foil and bake for 20-30 minutes, until heated throughout.
	In a small pot, heat the gravy on medium low until bubbling.
	Heat a nonstick or cast iron pan on medium high, add a little bit of oil and cook the Crispy Holiday Patty for 5 minutes on each side, until heated throughout.
	Check the meal in the oven and stir. Remove foil and continue baking until heated throughout.
	Pour gravy over the potatoes and patties. Serve with cranberry sauce.

Peanut Gravy Bowl

	Preheat oven to 350° F.
	Remove paper lid from foil container.
	Pour gravy over sweet potato mash.
	Cover bowl with foil.
	Bake for 20 minutes, then check and stir lightly if needed. Heat until everything is warm
	The patties can be removed from the container and cooked in a pan in oil if you prefer them crispier!

Penne alla Vodka Bowl

	Preheat oven to 350° F.
	Remove paper lid.
	Sprinkle container of cashew mozzarella shreds over the pasta
	Stir in sauce to coat pasta
	Cover the bowl with foil.
	Bake, removing foil after 20-25 minutes to check.
	Once heated throughout, broil for a few minutes if desired for a more melty texture for the cheesy shreds.

Pesto Roasted Veggie Bowl

	Preheat oven to 350° F.
	Remove lid from container and remove the cup of pesto sauce.
	Cover bowl of rice and roasted veggies with foil, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and drizzle pesto sauce over the veggies.
	Return to oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes until heated throughout.
	Meanwhile, heat 1-2 tsp olive oil in a non-stick pan on medium heat.
	Add the patties, and cook them for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden and heated throughout.
	Serve the bowl by topping the rice with the veggies and patties.
	We do recommend heating the patties on the stove, but this meal could be transferred to a microwave-safe dish and microwaved if you prefer!

Pizza Burger

	Heat a teaspoon of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
	Add burger patty and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, until sizzling and crispy on the outside.

Pizza Mac

	Preheat oven to 375° F.
	Remove lid from container & remove cups of white bean pepperoni & almond sprinkle.
	Cover bowl with foil.
	Bake, checking to stir after 20 minutes.
	Leave foil off, add the pepperoni on top, along with the almond sprinkle. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the pepperoni is sizzling.
	Alternatively, this meal could be microwaved or heated on the stove if you prefer!

Pizza Spread

No heating necessary. Simply spread on a bun and add one of our pizza burgers! Or use it to top crackers, toast, or your favorite vegetables.

Potato Pepper Jack Soup

Heat in a small pot on the stove, stirring until bubbling. Add a splash of water if desired for a thinner consistency.

Pumpkin Chili

Heat in a pot on medium heat, stirring until bubbling and heated throughout. We recommend that you reheat it to at least 165° F.

Ranch Hummus

Chips and dip made by New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa

No preparation necessary! Spread it on your sandwiches and wraps, dip veggies it, and use it to add extra flavor when topping off salads and grain bowls.

Ranch Pasta Salad

No preparation necessary! Enjoy this pasta salad as is!

Red Pepper Sausage Soup

	Heat 1-2 teaspoons of oil in a small pan on medium-high heat.
	Add sausage crumbles to the pan. Continue cooking and stirring until crispy but not burned!
	In a separate small pot, heat the soup on medium heat, stirring regularly until heated throughout.
	To serve, top the soup with the crispy sausage crumbles!

Roasted Red Pepper Chipotle Soup

Heat in a pot on medium heat, stirring until bubbling and heated throughout. We recommend that you reheat it to at least 165° F.

Rigatoni Bolognese with Roasted Broccoli

	Pre-heat oven to 375° F.
	Remove lid from container.
	Cover bowl with foil.
	Bake, checking after 15-20 minutes to stir the sauce into the pasta.
	Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until pasta is heated throughout.
	Alternatively, this meal could be transferred to a microwave-safe dish and microwaved if you prefer!

Root Vegetable & Wild Rice Salad

	Reheating is optional for this salad.
	If you prefer to enjoy it warm, preheat the oven to 350° F.
	Place salad in a lightly oiled oven-safe dish.
	Heat for 15-20 minutes, until roasted vegetables are heated throughout.

Smoky Mac & Cheese

	In a nonstick skillet on medium heat, add cooked pasta and stir frequently until the pasta softens and is heated throughout.
	Add in roasted tomatoes, kale, and smoky mac sauce.
	Continue to stir on medium heat until the sauce thickens and is heated throughout, then add to a bowl and sprinkle smoky mushroom-bean bits on top.

Spinach Artichoke Spread

No heating necessary — this can be spread onto toast or a bagel, or eaten cold with crackers or veggies. You can also use it for a grilled cheese sandwich. It could be baked in the oven, if you would like to heat it up!

Spring Shepherd's Pie

	Preheat oven to 350° F.
	Remove the paper lid from the container and replace with foil.
	Bake Shepherd's Pie for 25-30 minutes, until gravy is bubbling and the layers are heated throughout.
	If desired, turn the oven up to a high broil for 2-4 minutes to get the mash more crispy and golden. Ovens may vary, so keep a close eye on it!

Sweet Corn Pasta with Butternut Chorizo

	Pre-heat oven to 375° F.
	Remove paper lid and cover bowl with foil.
	Bake, removing the lid after 20-25 minutes to stir and check. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes if needed, until heated throughout.
	Alternatively, you could scoop this into a microwave-safe container and heat in the microwave!

Sweet & Spicy Bowl

No reheating necessary. This bowl is delicious cold!

Sweet Potato Lime Soup

Heat in a small pot on the stove, stirring until bubbling. Add a splash of water if desired for a thinner consistency.

Sweet & Spicy Bowl

No reheating necessary. This bowl is delicious cold!

Taco Burger

	Heat a teaspoon of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
	Add burger patty and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, until sizzling and crispy on the outside.

Taco Salad Bowl

	We recommend reheating the taco crumbles in a medium sized non-stick pan over medium heat, adding a small amount of neutral oil if needed. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until starting to brown on the outside and heated throughout!
	The jalapeño cashew queso can be heated if desired, or left cold! It will get a thicker, more cheesy consistency if heated. In a small pot or pan on medium heat, stir the queso until thickened and starting to bubble.
	Assemble the salad, putting the taco crumbles and a drizzle of dressing and jalapeño cashew queso over the top!

White Bean Pesto Soup

Heat in a pot on medium heat, stirring until bubbling and heated throughout. We recommend that you reheat it to at least 165° F.

Winter Comfort Bowl

	Preheat oven to 375° F. Place mash, Brussels sprouts and kale in an oiled baking dish and reheat in oven for 10-15 minutes, keeping an eye on the kale so it doesn't burn.
	In a nonstick or cast iron pan, heat a little oil on medium heat. Heat the chickpea patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown on the outside. These patties can also be baked or air fried, but they are best when crispy on the outside from a bit of added oil.
	In a small pot on medium-low heat, heat the onion gravy, stirring until bubbling but not boiling.
	To serve, pour the gravy over everything and enjoy!

Winter Shepherd's Pie

	Pre-heat oven to 375° F.
	Remove paper lid and cover with aluminum foil.
	Bake for 35 minutes, until heated throughout.
	If you prefer it golden and crispy on top, remove the foil and broil on high for 3-4 minutes at the end.