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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.

  • Perfect Delicata Squash Salad with Apple Cider Dressing - Healthy, Oil-Free, Whole Foods, Plant-Based Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

    Salads & Slaw

    Perfect Delicata Squash Salad with Creamy Apple Cider Dressing

    November 3, 2020July 20, 2025

    If you make just one salad this fall, this is it! This recipe combines roasted Delicata squash, shredded Brussels Sprouts, toasted pecan, and dried cranberries. Top it all with a creamy, oil-free vegan Apple Cider Dressing. This makes the perfect plant-based lunch.

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  • Mexican Date and Black Bean Vegan Brownies with Chipotle and Cinnamon - Healthy, Oil-Free, Plant-Based Dessert Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Spiced Up! Mexican Date and Black Bean Vegan Brownies

    October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

    Add some devilish heat to your Halloween with these Mexican Spice Black Bean Brownies. This oil-free, plant-based vegan recipe is the perfect chocolatey treat. Naturally sweetened with dates, they are both nutritious and delicious. With Mexican spices Ceylon cinnamon and chipotle powder.

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  • Winter Squash at Chicago's Green City Farmers Market

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    Types Of Fall and Winter Squash And Healthy, Plant-Based Vegan Recipes

    October 23, 2020October 17, 2024

    Your guide on the many types of fall and winter squash. How to pick one, how to cook it, and what’s the deal with all of the speckled colors? Plus lots of healthy, oil-free, plant-based vegan recipes.

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  • 1Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oatmeal - Healthy, Oil-Free, Plant-Based Whole Foods Breakfast Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Best Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oatmeal

    October 19, 2020December 30, 2025

    Creamy pumpkin spice oatmeal makes a satisfying plant-based breakfast. Using steel cut oats, this healthy vegan recipe is perfect for fall.

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  • Vegan Butternut Squash Brown Rice Risotto - Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan Recipe - Healthy Whole Foods Recipe by Plants-Rule

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    The Most Satisfying Vegan Butternut Squash Brown Rice Risotto

    October 12, 2020October 12, 2020

    Butternut squash risotto is a classic fall dish. It’s creamy texture makes it a satisfying, hearty meal. This oil-free, plant-based, vegan recipe uses brown rice for a healthy version of the original.

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  • 1 Easy and Light Plant-Based Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts - Healthy, Whole Foods, Oil-Free, Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Easy and Light Plant-Based Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts

    September 30, 2020July 20, 2025

    This easy plant-based Thai Cucumber Salad makes a light, healthy lunch. With crunchy peanuts and a simple vegan dressing.

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  • Plant-Based, Oil-Free Roasted Spaghetti Squash Bowls with Cherry Tomatoes - Healthy Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Learn How to Cook Plant-Based, Oil-Free Roasted Spaghetti Squash Bowls with Cherry Tomatoes

    September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

    How to cook oil-free roasted spaghetti squash tomato bowls. Easy recipe for oil-free recipe for a satisfying, whole foods, plant-based dinner.

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  • Refreshing Cucumber Lemon Basil Water - Easy, Plant-Based, Whole Foods, Oil-Free Vegan Drink Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Learn How to Make Refreshing Cucumber Lemon Basil Water

    September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

    Staying hydrated is key to a healthy life. This simple, refreshing drink amplifies your water! Cool cucumber, fresh basil, and bright lemon come together for this delightful recipe.

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  • Grilled Veggie Quinoa Bowl with Dill Dressing – Oil-Free, Whole Food Plant-Based Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Grilled Veggie Quinoa Bowl with Dill Dressing – Oil-Free, Plant-Based

    September 7, 2020September 7, 2020

    Summer in a bowl! This grilled veggie quinoa bowl has a creamy dill dressing. It makes the perfect plant-based lunch. Oil-free, gluten-free, vegan.

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