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Healthy, plant-based, oil-free vegan sides and snacks recipes. Featuring whole foods ingredients, naturally sweetened with dates and other fruits for no refined sugars or syrups. Includes gluten-free tips, with Mexican, American comfort food, Italian, French, Greek, Thai, and Indian cuisines.

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    Grilled Corn and Easter Egg Radish Salad

    September 27, 2018July 31, 2025

    This light, plant-based summer salad celebrates grilled corn and colorful easter egg radishes. Dressed with an oil-free combination of fresh lime juice and chili powder. A great recipe for CSA and farmer’s market produce!

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  • Sweet Summer Corn Succotash - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan Recipe

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    Sweet Corn Succotash

    September 21, 2018August 1, 2025

    This Sweet Sweet Corn Succotash is an plant-based homage to a classic Southern side dish. The basics are simple: corn, beans, and seasonal vegetables. Use up your summer garden with zucchini, green beans, and okra. A delicious vegan summer side dish

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  • Stewed Zucchini with Basil and Mint - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Whole Foods, Plant-Based, Summer Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Stewed Zucchini with Basil and Mint

    September 19, 2018April 16, 2020

    Cooked low and slow, stewed zucchini and yellow squash melts to sweet, simple goodness. Fresh basil and mint add bight herbal flavor. Great summer garden recipe. Oil-free, whole foods, plant-based.

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  • Easy Oil-Free Sauteed Okra - Healthy, Plant-Based, Vegan Side Dish Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Easy Oil-Free Sauteed Okra

    September 18, 2018June 8, 2020

    Okra is quickly sauteed with tomatoes and fresh herbs for this easy, oil-free side dish. T oss with whole wheat pasta for a satisfying, plant-based dinner or enjoy cold leftovers tossed with cannellini beans for a vegan lunch.

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  • Whole Grain Blueberry Oat Muffins - Healthy, Whole Grain, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, No Sugar or Syrup Added Baked Bread Breakfast Snack from Plants-Rule

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    Whole Grain Vegan Blueberry Oat Muffins – Oil-Free, No Refined Sugar or Syrup

    September 5, 2018January 28, 2020

    These whole foods plant-based Blueberry Muffins are made with Whole Grain Oat Flour. Naturally sweetened with dates, they are oil-free. With light, fluffy texture and juicy blueberries. The perfect breakfast muffin!

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  • Peanut Butter Quinoa Flake Cookies - Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, No Refined Sugar, No Syrup, Kid-Friendly, Easy Vegan Dessert Treat Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Quinoa Flake Cookies – Oil-Free, No Refined Sugar or Syrup

    August 31, 2018April 2, 2020

    Quinoa flake gives these irresistible cookies a chewy texture and healthy, plant-based nutrition. Just like regular quinoa, the flakes are a healthy source of vegan protein and gluten-free fiber. This whole food recipe uses sweet banana and rich, creamy peanut for a kid-friendly treat.

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  • Desserts & Baked Goods

    Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – Oil-Free, No Refined Sugar or Syrup

    August 31, 2018May 6, 2020

    These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are the perfect healthy snack!  Made with whole foods plant-based ingredients like oats, banana, and applesauce.  This easy, oil-free vegan recipe is so delicious.  Enjoy a couple for breakfast or warm up a couple for a satisfying dessert.

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  • Peanut Butter and Jelly Chewy Energy Bites - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Kid-Friendly, Whole Foods, Plant-Based Vegan Snack Ball Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Peanut Butter and Jelly Chewy Energy Bites

    August 31, 2018May 5, 2020

    These plant-based energy bites have the classic combination of peanut butter and jelly. PB and J is Plant-Based Juice! This simple vegan recipe comes together quickly for a healthy, gluten-free snack. Kids, adults…everyone loves a little PB&J energy!

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  • Lemon Poppyseed Energy Bars - Easy, Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, No Refined Sugar or Syrup, Raw Recipe

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    Lemon Poppy Seed No-Bake Energy Bars

    August 14, 2018December 24, 2024

    Healthy, whole ingredients like almonds, dates, and whole grain oats come together in this easy no-bake recipe for Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bars. Fresh lemon and shredded coconut create bright, delicious flavor. These gluten-free, plant-based vegan bars are kid-friendly and great for a healthy snack.

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