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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.

  • Mocha Chocolate Chia Pudding - Healthy, Vegan, Raw, Gluten-Free Dessert Recipe from Plants-Rule

    Breakfast

    Chocolate Mocha Healthy Chia Pudding

    July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

    Superfoods unite! This creamy, delicious dessert gets healthy antioxidants from chia seeds and cocoa. Full of chocolate mocha flavor, this makes an easy vegan dessert or a quick midday snack. Top it with fresh fruit and coconut flakes for a sweet plant-based treat.

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  • Vegan Tofu Feta Cheese - Healthy, Plant-Based, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Greek Recipe

    Sauces, Dips, & Dressings

    Vegan Tofu Feta “Cheese”: Oil-Free, Gluten-Free Recipe

    June 19, 2019June 19, 2019

    This healthy, homemade vegan Feta cheese recipe uses organic tofu instead for a dairy-free alternative. It uses the traditional Greek brining technique. Enjoy the light, summer flavors of this plant-based dish.

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  • Baked Polenta Discs with Wild Mushroom Ragout - Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Italian Appetizer Recipe with Pioppini

    Appetizer

    Baked Polenta Discs with Vegan Wild Mushroom Ragout

    June 13, 2019February 12, 2025

    These Baked Polenta Discs with Vegan Wild Mushroom Ragout make a delicious and beautiful plant-based vegan appetizer. Full of hearty French flavor in an easy-to-eat form, this is a great recipe to serve at parties or to enjoy for a light dinner.

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  • Grain-Free Cauliflower Couscous - Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free Vegan Side Dish Recipe with Almonds and Golden Raisins

    Salads & Slaw

    Oil-Free Cauliflower Couscous with Rosemary and Lemon

    June 10, 2019September 18, 2025

    This healthy, plant-based dish uses grated cauliflower to replace couscous for a grain-free, gluten-free recipe. Combined with fresh lemon, crisp apple, and toasted almonds. This makes an impressive, satisfying vegan side dish!

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  • Roasted Garlic White Bean Spread - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegetarian Protein, Vegan Dip Recipe from Plants-Rule

    Sauces, Dips, & Dressings

    Roasted Garlic White Bean Spread

    June 2, 2019March 25, 2020

    Roasted garlic and creamy white cannellini beans come together for this healthy, oil-free dip. Use it as a plant-based substitute for mayo or sour cream. Or serve with veggies for an easy vegan snack.

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  • Mayan Raw Cacoa Chia Energy Balls - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan Dessert Snack Recipe from Plants-Rule

    Sides & Snacks

    Mayan Raw Cacao Chia Energy Balls

    May 22, 2019April 8, 2020

    Healthy, plant-based ingredients like chia seeds, cocoa, almonds, and dates come together for this easy, vegan recipe. Based on local Guatemalan and Mayan traditions.

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  • German Potato Salad - Healthy, plant-based, oil-free, fat-free, gluten-free, easy vegan recipe

    Salads & Slaw

    Healthy Vegan German Potato Salad

    May 21, 2019September 18, 2025

    This simple recipe for Vegan German Potato Salad makes the perfect side dish for summer! A plant-based twist on a classic recipe, this version uses smoked salt, and spicy brown mustard. A crowd favorite!

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  • 5-Ingredient Southern Style Sweet Vegan Corn Pudding - Classic Oil-Free, Plant-Based Holiday Baking Recipe from Plants-Rule

    Sides & Snacks

    5-Ingredient Southern Style Sweet Vegan Corn Pudding

    May 2, 2019October 17, 2019

    Sweet corn pudding is a Southern staple around the holidays. Traditionally made with sweetened condensed milk and loads of butter, this simple healthy, plant-based vegan recipe uses dried apricots for natural sweetness. Tapioca starch helps pull everything together for a baked casserole that is full of classic, comfort food flavor.

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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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