Sweet pears and figs are poached with Chinese Five Spice Powder. Five Spice includes star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and fennel. This easy, plant-based recipe makes a delicious dessert.
Desserts & Baked Goods
Creamy Spiced Carrot Fennel Soup with Ginger, Turmeric, and Coriander
This simple plant-based carrot soup is full of warm, satisfying flavor. Spicy ginger balances the delicate sweetness of fennel. Coriander adds a subtle herbaceous flavor. And, turmeric adds golden color. This healthy vegan recipe is full of immunity-boosting ingredients.
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Soups & Stews
Plant-Based Portobello Mushroom Lentil Bolognese
Hearty lentils and Portobello Mushrooms create a satisfying, plant-based version of Italian Bolognese. This oil-free sauce is full of delicious flavors and chunky textures. Serve over whole grain pasta for a delicious vegan dinner.
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Gallo Pinto: Costa Rican Rice and Beans
Gallo Pinto, or “spotted rooster,” is the national dish of Costa Rica and Nicaragua. This plant-based rice and beans recipe is so satisfying. Authentic flavor comes from an oil-free sofrito that flavors the rice. A budget-friendly dish that makes a hearty dinner!
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Desserts & Baked Goods
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Plant-Based Recipe
A whole foods, plant-based chocolate chip cookie? Could it really be true?!?! Yes! This awesome cookie recipe uses dates and bananas for natural sweetness. Creamy peanut butter adds rich vegan flavor. You cookie dreams have become a reality.
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Broccoli Cauliflower Farro Gratin Casserole – Whole Foods, Plant-Based Recipe
This satisfying plant-based casserole combines farro with broccoli and cauliflower. A creamy, vegan sauce is made from cashews. With comforting flavors, this makes a hearty dinner.
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Salads & Slaw
Plant-Based Strawberry Nice Cream Jubilee Sundae
This Strawberry Jubilee Sundae plays off the classic dessert. While the original version uses cherries, this one celebrates Spring’s sweet strawberries. A plant-based creamy Strawberry Nice Cream is topped with warm Strawberry Apple Compote and toasted almonds. Strawberries to the max!
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Why Plants Rule
Environmental and Climate Effects of the Meat Industry
There are many reasons to adopt a plant-based diet, and caring for the environment is one of them. Avoiding meat may be the biggest way you can have an effect on saving the planet. The meat industry plays a huge role in climate change, land use, and carbon emissions. While many of us think of SUV’s has a threat to Mother Earth, the research points to a bigger culprit: Meat, Dairy, and Pork producers.
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Salads & Slaw
Plant-Based Curry Chickpea Un-Chicken Salad
Mashed chickpeas replace chicken in this quick plant-based Curry “Tu-No” salad recipe. Delicious flavors and textures comes from a crunchy celery, roasted cashews, and sweet golden raisins. With an easy, oil-free dressing. This whole foods, vegan salad is a snap to make, and it gets even better the next day.
