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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.

  • 1 Raw Asian Walnut Lettuce Wraps with Hoisin - Whole Foods, Plant-Based Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    PF Chang-ed Raw Walnut Asian Lettuce Wraps

    June 4, 2020July 28, 2025

    These raw Asian Lettuce Wraps are filled with a plant-based walnut filling. A homemade Chinese Hoisin sauce and quick vegan slaw add bold flavor and crunchy texture. The perfect recipe for when you don’t want to turn on the oven!

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  • Smoky Un-Beetable Beet and Black Bean Burgers - Plant-Based Vegan Veggie Burger Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Smoky Un-Beetable Beet and Black Bean Veggie Burgers

    May 28, 2020May 13, 2021

    These smoky veggie burgers are un-beetable! With a hearty plant-based base of brown rice and black beans, they pack big flavor. Make a batch for a satisfying vegan dinner.

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  • Five Spice Poached Pears and Figs - Whole Foods, Plant-Based Vegan Dessert Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Five Spice Poached Pears and Figs

    May 25, 2020May 25, 2020

    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.

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  • Creamy Spiced Carrot Fennel Soup with Ginger, Turmeric, and Coriander- Vegan, Plant-Based Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Creamy Spiced Carrot Fennel Soup with Ginger, Turmeric, and Coriander

    May 20, 2020September 25, 2025

    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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  • Plant-Based Portobello Mushroom Lentil Bolognese - Oil-Free Italian Vegan Sauce Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Plant-Based Portobello Mushroom Lentil Bolognese

    May 17, 2020May 17, 2020

    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 Beans and Rice - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free Whole Foods Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Gallo Pinto: Costa Rican Rice and Beans

    May 11, 2020May 11, 2020

    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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  • Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Oil-Free, Plant-Based Whole Foods, Vegan Dessert Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Plant-Based Recipe

    May 4, 2020May 5, 2020

    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 Dinner Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Broccoli Cauliflower Farro Gratin Casserole – Whole Foods, Plant-Based Recipe

    April 30, 2020December 17, 2020

    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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  • Strawberry Nice Cream Jubilee Sundae - Whole Foods, Plant-Based Vegan Dessert Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Plant-Based Strawberry Nice Cream Jubilee Sundae

    April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

    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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