Healthy, Whole Foods, Plant-Based Vegan Recipes
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.
Advanced | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 50 minutes | Yield: 1 1/2 cups An acidic kick from balsamic plays with natural sweetness of tomatoes and smoky goodness from paprika come together in this oil-free Southern Tomato Jam. Similar to a traditional gastrique, it’s a mix of caramelized sweetness with a pop of vinegar’s brightness.
Advanced | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 60 minutes | Yield: about 8 cups (4 big bowls) Grits are Southern comfort food. Cooked slowly, with love, they become the hearty base for oil-free braised chard. A Sweet-Heat Tomato Jam packs more flavor as sweet tomatoes get a kick from spicy peppers and bright balsamic. This
Medium | Servings: 6 | Ready In: 60 minutes | Yield: about 8-9 cups This creamy polenta recipe is classic Italian comfort food. Butternut squash adds natural sweetness and beautiful golden color for this Fall-inspired vegan recipe. Naturally gluten-free, serve this with Smoky Sweet Braised Giant Lima Beans, French Mayo Coba Bean Red Wine Stew with Parsnip
This hearty vegan soup pairs creamy barley with leeks and mushrooms for classic comfort-food flavor. The simple flavors in this oil-free recipe will fill your kitchen with aromas transporting you back to childhood. Make a big batch and freeze extras for healthy, plant-based meals. Serve with Lacinato Kale Waldorf Salad, Italian Red Quinoa Fennel Citrus Winter Salad, or Quick Whole Wheat Flatbread.
This oil-free vegan latkes recipe is a healthy take on a classic Jewish tradition. Shredded potatoes and onions come together with a bit of gluten-free flour for a dish everyone can enjoy. Serve these with Easy Applesauce for Hanukkah or enjoy as a tasty appetizer at any party.
Light, crisp, refreshing fruit “mocktail” is a healthy take on the classic canned version of pears, peaches, and cherries. Make this satisfying, easy recipe in the summer when sweet cherries are in season for a healthy, plant-based finish at an outdoor picnic.
Easy | Servings: 1 | Ready In: 5 minutes | Yield: 1 1/2 cups This healthy, savory oatmeal gets a golden “kiss of sunshine” from bright turmeric powder. Enjoy this quick, easy vegan recipe for a savory breakfast. Chef Katie Simmons shows you how to cook this plant-based, gluten-free, oil-free bowl. If you love this,
This easy, plant-based recipe for Oil-Free Garlic Greens by infusing water with garlic and red chili flake. Add in any dark greens, like chard, kale, and spinach, and sauté for a simple healthy recipe that is full of delicious Italian flavor.
Easy | Servings: 12 | Ready In: 10 minutes | Yield: about 3 cups Chia seeds look like raspberry seeds but act like a natural thickener in this quick jam. They offer fiber and healthy Omega-3 fats while mango provides all of the natural sweetness you need, without any of the refined sugar that you
