This vegan “Tartas Pastores” gives a Mexican twist to the traditional Shepherd’s Pie recipe. An oil-free, plant-based filling of black beans and corn is topped with a smoky plant-based sweet potato crust for a comfort food dinner your family will love.
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.
Sauces, Dips, & Dressings
Simple Berry Pear Cardamom Compote
Easy | Servings: 6 | Ready In: 25 minutes | Yield: 4 cups The sweet, bright flavor of cardamom is highlighted with gently cooked pears and berries in this simple summer recipe. The natural fruit flavors intensify after simmering for a few minutes. Serve this quick, easy recipe with Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes, Hearty Banana
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Soups & Stews
Italian Winter Vegetable Barley Soup
Hearty barley is a budget-friendly whole grain that provides healthy fiber and protein. It pairs with seasonal winter vegetables and simple Italian flavors for this satisfying vegan soup. Enjoy this oil-free, plant-based recipe for an easy, yet satisfying, one-pot dinner. Serve with Lacinato Kale Waldorf Salad, Big ‘Ole Italian Chickpea Salad, or Quick Whole Wheat Flatbread.
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Sides & Snacks
Khichdi: Curried Indian Mung Beans and Rice
Medium | Servings: 6 | Ready In: 30 minutes | Yield: 5 cups Hearty mung beans and brown basmati rice come together with aromatic spices for traditional Indian Khichdi. This recipe makes an easy gluten-free, vegan side dish. For a full meal, serve with Curry Roasted Cauliflower and Potatoes, Baked Curry Samosa Cakes, and
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Mains
Quick Oil-Free Chinese Eggplant Stir-Fry
Long, slender Chinese eggplant makes a quick stir-fry dinner. Authentic Chinese flavor comes from ginger, garlic, and spicy red chili. If you crave bold Asian flavors, this plant-based oil-free vegan recipe is for you.
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Red Kuri Squash “Drunken Noodles” Curry
Medium | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 20 minutes | Yield: about 8 cups Curry Pre-made red curry paste and canned coconut milk come together for this quick weeknight dinner. Red Kuri Squash makes this a fun play on words, but you can use any of your favorite fall squash, bell peppers, or other
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Green Thai Coconut Curry with Bamboo Rice
Medium | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 20 minutes | Yield: 1 1/2 cups rice + 6 cups Curry Pre-made green curry paste and canned coconut milk come together for this quick weeknight dinner. Serve with gluten-free bamboo rice and colorful oil-free vegetables for a beautiful plant-based bowl. Slightly sweet, slightly spicy — this plant-based
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Desserts & Baked Goods
St. Patrick’s Minty Sham-mock Spirulina Shake
Easy | Servings: 1 | Ready In: 5 minutes | Yield: about about 1 1/2 cups Take a healthy twist on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with this minty sham-“mock” vegan milkshake. The secret to the natural green color in this smoothie recipe is spirulina powder: just a dash adds plant-based iron, calcium, and
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Sauces, Dips, & Dressings
Spicy-Sweet Raw Pineapple Salsa
Easy | Servings: 12 | Ready In: 10 minutes | Yield: 6 cups Who says salsa is only for tomatoes? Swap out the tomatoes for golden pineapple. The natural sweetness of the fruit works well with the Mexican trinity of cilantro, lime, and spicy jalapeno in this refreshing, easy recipe. Use this oil-free, spicy condiment