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Healthy, plant-based, oil-free vegan recipes. Featuring whole foods ingredients, naturally sweetened with dates and other fruits for no refined sugars or syrups. Includes gluten-free, chef’s tips, cooking videos, budget-friendly meals, cooking for one, and more.

  • Smoky Yellow Split Pea Soup - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free Easy Vegan Comfort Food Recipe from Plants-Rule

    Soups & Stews

    How to Make the Best Oil-Free, Plant-Based Vegan Creamed Soup

    June 13, 2025

    Contrary to intuition, cream soups don’t necessarily involve dairy cream. Rather “creaming” is a cooking technique used to get rich, velvety texture and highlight key ingredients. Master the art of vegan creamed soups with these helpful plant-based tips.

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  • Sides & Snacks

    Oil-Free Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes

    June 5, 2025June 13, 2025

    This simple recipe for Oil-Free Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes will soon become one of your favorites. Savor the flavorful herbs, garlic, and fresh lemon for this hearty plant-based vegan dish.

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  • Garden Veggie Burger with Baked Russet Chili Fries - Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Essential Oil-Free, Vegan Dinner Recipe

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    How to Build the Best Plant-Based Oil-Free Veggie Burger

    May 30, 2025May 28, 2025

    How to build the ultimate plant-based oil-free veggie burger. Overcome any vegan recipe mistakes. Chef’s tips and tricks for better cooking.

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  • Breakfast

    Carrot Quinoa Breakfast Cookies — Oil-Free Vegan Recipe

    May 28, 2025

    This oil-free vegan recipe for Quinoa Carrot Breakfast Cookies makes the perfect bite for energizing your day. A combination of oats, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and whole wheat flour are a tasty way to get plant-based nutrition. Make a batch of these gluten-free vegan snacks for breakfast on-the-go.

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  • Healthy Vegan Black Rice Veggie Stir-Fry - Whole Foods, Plant-Based Dinner Recipe from Plants-Rule

    Salads & Slaw

    Plant-Based Oil-Free “Happy” Black Fried Rice

    May 19, 2025

    This healthy vegan stir-fry uses black forbidden rice for the perfect texture. Full of colorful veggies, this makes a delicious plant-based meal!

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  • Salads & Slaw

    Easy One Pot Mexican Quinoa — Oil-Free Vegan

    May 2, 2025

    This easy recipe for One Pot Mexican Quinoa is a healthy oil-free vegan dish. Perfect for tacos night or as a simple lunch, you’ll be making this on repeat.

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  • Mains

    Smoky Tofu Black Bean Plant-Based Protein Tacos

    April 27, 2025April 27, 2025

    These simple, smoky plant-based tacos combine crumbled tofu and black beans with Mexican spices and salsa. The oil-free vegan recipe uses the broiler to add extra flavor. This is the perfect recipe for a weeknight family meal!

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  • Desserts & Baked Goods

    Strawberry and Cream Plant Protein Vegan Oatmeal

    April 11, 2025

    This Strawberry and Cream Plant Protein Vegan Oatmeal is the fuel you need to get going for the day! Incredibly simple and ready in under 5 minutes, there are no more excuses for skipping breakfast.

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  • Travels

    Eating in Sedona: The Best Vegan Options for Travel and Hiking

    April 4, 2025

    Sedona, Arizona is a city known for its beautiful red rocks. If you want to spend all day hiking in the canyons, you’re going to want to fuel up some delicious plant-based food. Here are my top Vegan Restaurants and Food Options in Sedona.

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