This plant-based recipe for Cozy Wild Rice Mushroom Soup is a warm bowl of comfort. Hearty mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and kale combine with wild rice for a deliciously, satisfying vegan meal. This is a one-pot wonder that you’ll crave when the weather gets cold.
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Desserts & Baked Goods
Plant-Based Sweet and Spicy Maple Roasted Party Nuts
A little bit of sweet, a little bit of spice…these nuts have everything nice. Flavors from cinnamon, cayenne, and chili straddle the line between sweet and savory snacking. A plant-based coating help keeps them crunchy. These are the perfect snack for parties, holiday gifting, or when you crave a crunchy treat.
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Simple Plant-Based Baked Sesame Tofu
This recipe for Simple Plant-Based Baked Sesame Tofu is a delicious way to get your family to eat tofu. Tofu is a healthy source of vegan protein, perfect for serving with a side of brown rice and steamed broccoli.
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Soups & Stews
Classic, Creamy, Comforting Chickpea Chowder: Oil-Free, Plant-Based Recipe
This creamy plant-based chickpea chowder recipe makes a healthy and satisfying plant-based meal. A few simple ingredients come together with simple spices and fresh herbs. Enjoy on a cold winter night for a warming oil-free vegan dinner.
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Oil-Free Vegan Sesame Tofu Green Bean Stir-Fry
This vegan recipe for sesame tofu and green beans is a delicious and healthy weeknight meal. A simple Asian sesame marinade does double-duty as a sauce for the stir-fry. This colorful, plant-based meal will soon become one of your favorites.
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Sides & Snacks
How to Cook Simple Oil-Free Brussel Sprouts in a Cast Iron Pan
Brussels Sprouts have finally gotten a PR agent. 10 years ago you couldn’t get a 7 year-old to go near the cruciferous green veggies. Now, you’ll find Brussels Sprouts appetizers and side dishes on every menu in Chicago. Unlike those restaurants, though, you don’t need to deep-fry Brussels or drown them in aoili to make them delicious. Here, I’ll teach you how to make simple Oil-Free Brussels Sprouts in a cast iron pan.
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Salads & Slaw
Creamy and Warming Coconut Curry Chickpea Stew
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a warm, curry chickpea stew. This one-pot plant-based dinner is full of soothing Indian spices. A simple, yet delicious, dinner for a chilly night.
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Salads & Slaw
How to Make the Jennifer Aniston Quinoa Chickpea Salad Oil-Free Vegan
Learn how to make the viral quinoa chickpea Jennifer Aniston salad vegan and oil-free. A refreshing combination of flavors comes together with mint, parsley, lemon, red onion. Plus, a crunchy texture from roasted pistachios. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe will become one of your go-to favorites.
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Why Plants Rule
Plant-Based Cooking for One Part Two: More Helpful Chef’s Tips
Simple tips for cooking for one on an oil-free, plant-based diet. A vegan chef gives you practical advice for eating healthy