Fruit is “Nature’s Candy”. It’s all-natural sweet goodness. Packed with nutrients like Vitamin C, Potassium, fiber, and tons of antioxidants, it’s a no-brainer that eating more fruit is good for you. Of course, the easiest way to enjoy fruit is to just bite into a piece. But, here are 15 easy new, creative recipes to enjoy fruit
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Black Beans, Pinto, Mayo Coba, Giant Lima, and More: 16 Delicious Oil-Free Vegan Bean Recipes
Beans are a healthy source of plant-based protein, loaded with heart-healthy fiber, and provide other key nutrients like iron and calcium. Beans have been around for centuries, feeding centuries of people all over the globe – from the soybeans of Japan to the chickpeas of India and the pinto beans of the American West. Here are some of my favorite recipes with beans
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Step Two: Add Some Beans, An Easy Change towards a Healthy, Plant-Based Life
A simple step to get healthier right now? Add some beans! Just 1 cup of beans a day can help you lose weight, improve digestion, boost your iron, and improve heart health.
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Desserts & Baked Goods
Mango Cardamom Sweet Brown Rice Pudding
Easy | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 40 minutes | Yield: about 4 cups Sweet brown rice is a short grain rice that takes on a creamy texture after simmering for a while, making it ideal for a satisfying rice pudding. This healthy, gluten-free recipe is great for a satisfying vegan breakfast and delicious enough
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Ultimate Southwest Sweet Potato Vegan Lasagna
This vegan Southwest Sweet Potato Lasagna is everything you want it to be: smoky, sweet, and incredibly comforting. With hearty beans and plant-based Macadamia Nut Ricotta “Geez!”. A satisfying, healthy casserole!
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Oil-Free Indian Moong Dal Fry
[the_ad id=”3218″] Medium | Servings: 6 | Ready In: 60 minutes | Yield: 6 cups Moong Dal Fry is a classic Indian dish. It starts with cooked lentils then flavors them with an aromatic mix of onion, ginger, tomatoes, and spices. Traditionally fried in ghee, this vegan, oil-free version is healthy and lighter. You’ll love
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Southern Collard Dolmades with Smoky Sweet Potato Puree
A healthy, plant-based recipe, these Southern Collard Dolmades with Smoky Sweet Potato Puree take a twist on the Greek classic. Instead of grape leaves, collard greens are filled with southern Carolina Gold rice, one of the heirloom ingredients that’s part of Slow Food USA’s Ark of Taste movement. This a gluten-free, oil-free dish makes a satisfying dinner and an impressive party appetizer.
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Kale, Spinach, Collards, Chard, and More: 14 Delicious Oil-Free Vegan Greens Recipes
Green vegetables are a no-brainer when it comes to healthy plant-based eating. They are low in calories but high in nutrition. They also offer a wide variety of flavor, texture, and tons of cooking options. From Collards to Kale, Spinach to Chard…here are some of my favorite Greens Recipes.
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Step One: Get Your Greens, An Easy Change towards a Healthy, Plant-Based Life
Green vegetables are a no-brainer when it comes to healthy eating. They are low in calories but high in nutrition. They are packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants, satisfying fiber, healthy Omega-3 fats, calcium, and even plant-based protein. They also offer a wider variety of flavor, texture, and tons of cooking options. Eat them raw in a salad, wilt some spinach in your soup, steam some broccoli for your stir-fry, drink a green smoothie as an on-the-go breakfast. Stew some collards, saute some spinach, braise some chard…you get the idea. Bottom line: Keep it simple.
