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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.

  • Tortilla Soup with Hominy - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free Spicy Mexican Recipe

    Why Plants Rule

    Authentic Mexican Recipes: Oil-Free Plant-Based Vegan Dishes

    April 24, 2019May 2, 2021

    These are some of my favorite oil-free vegan Mexican dishes. They honor the rich history of Mexican cuisine, with techniques and ingredients characteristic of the region. Yet, they are adapted to fit a whole foods, plant-based diet.

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  • Red Quinoa Enchiladas Rojas - Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan Mexican Spicy Dinner Recipe

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    Red Quinoa Enchiladas Rojas

    April 23, 2019April 2, 2020

    Dried Ancho chilies bring authentic flavor to this plant-based Mexican entrée. Healthy, gluten-free red quinoa provides the base for the hearty filling. This makes the perfect vegan dinner for a crowd – they’ll be begging for more!

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    Easy Oil-Free Recipes: Essentials for Beginners

    April 19, 2019December 6, 2024

      Oil-free cooking is probably new to you.  It was definitely new to me when I started my plant-based diet.  Long before I was ready to give up eggs and chicken breast, I gave up oil.  Within months, I had lost 20 pounds, not even trying.  I ditched the oil…and found my skinny jeans. Oil

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  • Irresistible Smoky Broccoli Cabbage Pecan Crunch Salad - Healthy, Whole Foods, Plant-Based, Oil-Free Vegan Slaw Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Irresistible Smoky Broccoli Cabbage Pecan Crunch Salad

    April 17, 2019September 18, 2025

    This Smoky Broccoli Cabbage Pecan Crunch Salad is a must-have for summer picnics and barbeques. You’ll love the irresistible, oil-free dressing. With apples, currants, and tons of veggies. This healthy vegan recipe will soon become a crowd favorite!

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    Passover Recipes for a Healthy, Plant-Based Vegan Dinner

    April 16, 2019April 16, 2019

    Passover is a traditional Jewish holiday, honoring the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt.  It is a multi-day celebration that usually falls at the beginning of April, on the 15 day of Nisan in the Jewish calendar.  Passover is meant to celebrate the Jewish freedom from enslavement, and much of the food around this holiday

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  • Quinoa Parsley Tabbouleh - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Whole Grain, Plant-Based, Vegan, Salad, Easy Spring Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Quinoa Tabbouleh

    April 16, 2019September 18, 2025

    Traditional tabbouleh is a classic Lebanese salad combining cracked wheat with fresh parsley. This gluten-free version uses healthy quinoa. A zing from Middle Eastern spices and Sherry vinegar make the flavors pop.

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  • Cold Cucumber Dill Soup - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Oil-Free, Dairy-Free, Plant-Based, Easy, Raw Vegan Recipe

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    Chilled Vegan Cucumber Dill Soup

    April 12, 2019November 27, 2024

    Light and refreshing, this herbaceous Chilled Vegan Cucumber Dill Soup is perfect for a summer meal. Traditional milk and yogurt is swapped out for plant-based coconut milk.  This easy recipe can be made in just minutes.  

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  • Vegan Cream of Broccoli Super Soup - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Easy Recipe

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    Vegan Cream of Broccoli Super Soup

    April 12, 2019June 30, 2019

    The simple flavor of broccoli shines in this creamy, fat free vegan soup. The trick to this dairy-free recipe is canned beans.

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  • Raw Vegan Trail Mix Energy Bars - Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Kid-Friendly Recipe with Oats, Flax, Nuts, Seeds, Dried Fruit

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    Raw Vegan Trail Mix Energy Bars – Oil-Free, No Refined Sugar or Syrup

    April 11, 2019December 26, 2024

    Chunks of dried fruit, nuts, and seeds pack this delicious recipe for Raw Vegan Trail Mix Energy bars. Gluten-free oats, dates, and apple give you plant-based energy without any refined flours or sugars. These make the perfect healthy snack for breakfast, after school, or before a workout.

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