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27 Purple Food Recipes: Vibrant And Delicious Ideas

Published: Mar 7, 2024 by Yuan

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In the world of food, color often indicates a powerhouse of remarkable health benefits, and vibrant hues in purple foods are no exception. From richly-hued berries to vibrant vegetables like purple cauliflower and purple sweet potatoes, the possibilities for mixing purple into your food are endless. Whether you're looking for breakfast inspiration, savory mains, or sweet treats, I've got you covered with these 27 vibrant and delicious purple food recipes.

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  • Soup, salads, and bowls
  • Side dishes
  • Desserts and sweet treats
  • Colorful drinks and smoothies
  • Purple food recipes: final thoughts
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Breakfast 

1. Ube Mochi Waffles
If you have a sweet tooth and / or love mochi, this recipe is for you! These ube mochi waffles are luxurious in every possible way. They're thick, crunchy, and chewy in every single bite - plus they take only 10 minutes to make!
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ube mochi waffle

Ube mochi waffles combine the delightful flavors of ube jam with the chewy texture of mochi and the crispy exterior of waffles. It is a unique and delicious treat. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they're sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more.

2. Ube Pandesal and Ube Cheese Pandesal with Ube Halaya (Purple Yam Jam)
This ube pandesal recipe is absolutely delicious! Give the classic Filipino breakfast staple an exciting and delicious twist with the new ube cheese pandesal! Fluffy and soft bread mixed with the sweetness of ube, a dollop of ube halaya jam and oozing with cheesy goodness. It’s the perfect bread roll breakfast recipe!
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Ube pandesal is a delicious Filipino bread. It typically features bread flour with the addition of ube flavoring and other ingredients like milk and eggs. The vibrant purple hue of ube adds visual appeal to the pandesal, making it eye-catching and enticing. It is a perfect choice among Filipinos and food enthusiasts around the world. 

3. Easy Purple Pancakes: Filipino Ube Powder Recipe
Make these vibrant Filipino purple pancakes for breakfast this morning. These purple ube pancakes are a colorful twist on regular pancakes.
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purple pancakes

Add a twist to your classic pancake recipe by incorporating mashed purple sweet potatoes into the batter.

Purple pancakes, often made with ube powder, are absolutely delicious! Purple ube powder lends a distinct sweet flavor to the pancakes, which sets them apart from traditional pancakes. Definitely a unique twist on a classic breakfast dish.

Soup, salads, and bowls

4. Red Cabbage Soup
Red cabbage soup tastes as good as it looks. In fact, peppery red cabbage, when combined with just the right combination of spices, is delightfully sweet and tangy. Ready in under 30 minutes, this is a soup that's packed with nutrients. And, as an added bonus, kids love the vibrant purple color, so it's a great way to sneak some nutrients into your picky eater's diet.
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Red Cabbage Soup

Red cabbage lends a unique, slightly sweet, and earthy flavor to the soup. When combined with other ingredients such as ginger, celery, and maple syrup, it creates a flavorful broth that is both comforting and satisfying. Red cabbage soup loads up lots of flavors in every spoonful. The total cooking time is under 30 minutes, which is another plus! 

5. Red Cabbage Soup
Red Cabbage Soup is a creamy, delicious and healthy soup that tastes as good as it looks. 
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Red Cabbage Soup

Here comes another red cabbage soup. You can make this delicious dish with red cabbage, along with other ingredients such as potatoes, coconut milk, lime juice(or lemon juice), vegetable broth, and various seasonings. It's similar to traditional cabbage soup but with the addition of red cabbage, which gives it a vibrant color and unique flavor taste. The natural deep purple-red hue of red cabbage gives the soup a visually striking appearance. 

6. Purple Sweet Potato (Ube) Salad with Coconut Dressing
A colourful and healthy salad with purple sweet potatoes, radishes, cucumber and spring onions served with a light Coconut Dressing! Try this quick, vegan recipe!  
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Purple Sweet Potato (Ube) Salad

A purple sweet potato (ube) salad with coconut dressing is a vibrant and flavorful dish. This salad is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor from the sweet purple potatoes, radishes, cucumber, spring onions, and creamy coconut dressing. It's a perfect dish for a light lunch, and it's vegan-friendly so everyone can enjoy it!

7. Asian Chopped Cabbage Salad with Sweet Chilli Ginger Dressing
This quick, easy, and deliciously crunchy chopped Asian salad is my go-to when I want something vibrant, healthy, and fresh. Lots of crunchy veggies are tossed with a very gingery, sweet chilli jam based dressing you’ll love.
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Asian Chopped Cabbage Salad

This flavorful, easy recipe simply combines a mix of white cabbage and red cabbage, cilantro, and spring onions. Serve along with sweet chilli jam based dressing. Enjoy a crunchy and vibrant Asian salad!

8. Acai Bowl Recipe
Ready in just a few minutes, this Acai Bowl Recipe is filled with acai berry puree, fruit, and all your favorite toppings. Learn how easy it is to make your very own Acai Bowl right from home and enjoy this powerhouse of fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats anytime you want for a fraction of the cost!
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Acai Bowl Recipe

Build this nourishing bowl with acai berry puree and your favorite veggies. A wonderful recipe for purple food lovers!

Side dishes

9. Roasted Purple Cauliflower
This fabulous roasted purple cauliflower is an excellent side dish or you add it to a salad or grain bowl! It's as tasty as it is beautiful.
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roasted purple cauliflower

Roasting cauliflower is a simple and straightforward cooking method that requires minimal preparation. Simply toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil and some of your favorite seasonings, then roast them in the oven until they're tender and caramelized. Purple cauliflower is a little different from white cauliflower. It tends to have a slightly sweeter and milder flavor compared to white cauliflower. 

10. Roasted Red Cabbage Steaks Recipe
Red cabbage gets star treatment in this easy side dish that's ready in about 30 minutes. Roasted Red Cabbage Steaks are drizzled with a simple balsamic vinaigrette then sprinkled with tangy goat cheese for a side dish you'll be proud to serve!
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Simply slice the cabbage into thick "steaks," season them with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, goat cheese, salt, black pepper, and a few more seasonings, then roast these ​purple veggies in the oven until tender. Red cabbage's deep purple-red hue adds a pop of color to the plate, making it visually stunning and enticing! 

11. Purple sweet potato puree with crispy sage
Purple sweet potato puree is a creamy, sweet, and savory side dish with a deep purple color. It is for sure holiday-worthy and simple enough for tonight's dinner. Crispy sage and ghee butter will add a lot of extra flavors to this amazingly delicious dish.
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Purple sweet potato puree

Purple sweet potato puree with crispy sage is a delightful dish that combines the natural sweetness of purple sweet potatoes with the savory crunch of crispy sage. The creamy sweetness of the purple sweet potato puree pairs beautifully with the savory, earthy flavor of crispy sage. If you're looking for a vibrant side dish, this dish is sure to impress.

12. Korean Purple Rice Recipe (Easy Rice Cooker Version)
Korean purple rice, also known as "Heukmi Bap,"  is a striking dish with a beautiful purple hue and a delightful nutty flavor.
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Korean purple rice, also known as "heukmi bap" or "black rice," is highly regarded for its unique taste, texture, and nutritional benefits. Korean purple rice has a nutty and slightly sweet flavor that sets it apart from jasmine rice, wild rice, or brown rice. The deep purple hue of Korean purple rice adds visual appeal to meals, making them more vibrant and attractive. It is one of the easiest purple recipes. Korean purple rice is a delicious side dish option, or you can serve it as a main dish.

13. Easy Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes (Vegan)
This savory purple sweet potato mash is creamy, savory and delicious, the perfect side dish for the holidays!
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Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes

Swap traditional mashed potatoes for this vibrant and creamy purple sweet potato mash! You simply boil or roast the sweet purple vegetables until tender, then mash them with coconut cream, avocado oil, and your favorite seasonings until smooth and creamy. 

Desserts and sweet treats

14. Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes
These Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes are made with lavender cheesecake, blackberry topping, whipped cream and a fresh blackberry on top! Don’t let these little treats fool you – they are AMAZING! They might just be the biggest surprise hit to come out of my kitchen!
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Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes

Mini blackberry lavender cheesecakes are small-sized cheesecakes infused with the flavors of blackberries and lavender cheesecake filling. A delicious purple color dessert you must try!

15. Coconut Tapioca Pearls Dessert (西米露)
A Chinese dessert has tapioca pearls, various seasonal ingredients, and a sweet coconut flavor.
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Coconut Tapioca Pearls Dessert, also known as "Sago Gula Melaka" or "西米露" (Xī mǐ lù) in Chinese. It is a popular Asian dessert made with tapioca pearls cooked in coconut milk and served with brown sugar. This dessert is creamy, fragrant, and mildly sweet, making it a refreshing treat on a hot day or a comforting dessert to enjoy any time of the year.

16. Ube Cheesecake
This no bake ube cheesecake with coconut is the perfect classic combination of stunning purple ube and creamy coconut. It's beautiful and delicious!
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Ube cheesecake is a delicious dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with coconut and the unique flavor and vibrant purple color of ube.

17. Ube Brownies Recipe (made with Ube Halaya)
Ube brownies are your favourite chewy and fudgy brownies but packed with the ube flavour you love. Made with real ube halaya, sprinkled with white chocolate chips, so good.
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ube brownie

Ube brownies are a delightful twist on traditional brownies, incorporating the sweet and delicious flavor of ube. These ube brownies are perfect for enjoying as a sweet treat or dessert, and they're sure to be a hit with friends and family.

18. Purple Sweet Potato Pie
NOT your average sweet potato pie. Simply GORGEOUS purple pie that's sure to wow your family on Thanksgiving
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purple sweet potato pie

Purple sweet potato pie is a delicious dessert similar to traditional sweet potato pie. It made with purple sweet potatoes, also known as purple yams or ube. You can enjoy the rich, creamy texture and delightful flavor of purple sweet potato pie on any occasion or holiday season !

19. Buttery & Chewy Ube Butter Mochi Cake
Extra buttery and chewy Ube Butter Mochi with a delightful crispy crust. This Japanese Hawaiian fusion ube mochi cake has the perfect chewy texture, and a sweet, earthy flavor.
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ube butter mochi

Ube butter mochi is a delicious and popular Japanese Hawaiian dessert. It combines the flavors of ube with the chewy texture of mochi and the richness of butter. Ube butter mochi is a delightful dessert perfect for a potluck dish or any family gathering. It's easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

20. Peruvian Mazamorra Morada
A pudding-like Peruvian dessert made with Peruvian chicha morada and thickened with sweet potato starch with a lush fruity flavor and warm spices!
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Peruvian Mazamorra Morada

Mazamorra morada is a traditional Peruvian dessert made from purple corn. Purple corn is a variety of corn native to Peru and has a deep purple color. You can prepare this delicious dessert by boiling purple corn kernels with water, dried fruit, spices, and sweeteners to create a thick, pudding-like dessert.

21. Vegan Earl Grey Blueberry Tart
This no-bake vegan blueberry tart combines the flavors of blueberries and Earl Grey tea with a coconut cream base and almond/coconut gluten-free crust. The results are a delicious easy vegan dessert to impress friends and family and for special occasions. Plus, this berry tart is dairy-free, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, no-bake, and absolutely delicious!
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Vegan Earl Grey Blueberry Tart

A "no-bake vegan Earl Grey blueberry tart" is a delightful dessert made without the need for baking. It features the flavors of Earl Grey tea and coconut cream in a creamy filling. The decoration includes blueberries, dragon fruit balls, or your favorite fruits (purple grapes, blackberries, or any purple fruits).

22. Unicorn cupcakes
Unicorn Cupcakes are astonishingly pretty, delicious, and also easy to make. Perfect for themed parties, these are meant to be a hit with everyone.
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Unicorn Cupcakes

Put a colorful twist on a classic cake with this stunning purple cake topped with beautiful frosting. It is made with purple food coloring or a variety of colors.

23. Ombré Ube Rice Krispies Treats
Make these classic ooey treats a little more fun as Ube Rice Krispies Treats! Ube extracts makes for the ombré layers with ube halaya on the top! They're the perfect snack for kids... or yourself!
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Ube Rice Krispies Treats are a delightful twist on the classic Rice Krispies Treats, mixing the flavor and vibrant purple color of ube. They're a fun addition to a classic treat that's sure to be a hit with every age.

Colorful drinks and smoothies

24. Pacific Empress
Pacific Empress gin and tonic made with color-changing butterfly pea flower empress 1908 gin is a fruity gin and tonic cocktail with a Pacific Northwest twist.
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Pacific Empress

The Pacific Empress Gin and Tonic is a refreshing cocktail that features Pacific Empress Gin as its primary ingredient. It is a delicious drink made with blackberries, giving it a natural blue color that changes to purple when mixed with tonic water or other acidic ingredients. It's perfect for sipping on a warm day or as a drink before a meal.

25. Peruvian Chicha Morada
Chicha morada is the quintessential drink of the Andes and an essential ingredients in cocktails, desserts, and more… Purple corn simmers with fruit and spices and the result is healthy and delicious!
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You can make Peruvian Chicha Morada with purple corn, spices and fruit. It is a traditional Peruvian beverage. It's also a non-alcoholic drink popular throughout Peru and especially enjoyed during special occasions and festivals. 

26. Matcha Blueberry Smoothie With Oatmeal (Dairy-free)
A matcha blueberry smoothie is a delicious and nutritious beverage that combines matcha green tea powder with berries and other ingredients.
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A matcha blueberry smoothie with oatmeal is a nutritious and delicious drink. It combines the vibrant flavor of matcha green tea powder with the sweetness of blueberries and oatmeal. Did I mention that It is a delicious smoothie that is dairy free?:)

27. Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie
Make a blueberry pineapple smoothie today! It's simple to prepare in a blender and made with just five ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, post-workout snacking, or an on-the-go meal.
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blueberry pineapple smoothie

A Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie is a refreshing and nutritious beverage made with a blend of blueberries, pineapple, and other ingredients. This smoothie is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from the blueberries and pineapple. As well as protein and probiotics from the Greek yogurt. It's a delicious and healthy way to start your day or refuel after a workout.

Purple food recipes: final thoughts

From vibrant purple potatoes to antioxidant-rich wild blueberries, these 27 purple food recipes display the beauty and flavor of nature's bounty. No matter, if you're preparing a nourishing breakfast, a colorful salad, or a dessert. Mixing purple foods into your meals is a great way to boost your nutrients and add a little vibrant appearance to your plate. Don't be afraid to get creative in the kitchen and try new recipes featuring purple goodness. You may discover a new favorite dish!

What has been your experience with the power of purple?  Share with me by leaving a comment below. 🙂

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