Cantaloupe: How to Choose, Seed, and Cut into Chunks in Under 3 Minutes How do know if a Cantaloupe is ripe? Chef Katie Simmons shares her tips on smelling and feeling for a ripe melon. Then she’ll show you how to seed and cut it in under 3 minutes! This is quick, healthy, delicious
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.
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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Breakfast
Gluten-Free Muesli Breakfast Cookies – Oil-Free, No Refined Sugar or Syrup
These healthy, whole grain cookies are packed with bits of delicious Muesli flavor from dried fruits and seeds. Oats and almond butter give you plant-based energy without any refined flours or sugars. Make a batch of these gluten-free vegan snacks for breakfast on-the-go.
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Sides & Snacks
Ultimate Vegan Smashed Potatoes – Essential Plant-Based, Oil-Free Recipe
This vegan gluten-free, oil-free recipe is an essential comfort food dish. Red and yellow potatoes are boiled and mashed together with some plant-based secret ingredients.
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Sides & Snacks
Chili Roasted Oil-Free Russet Potato Fries – Essential, Plant-Based Recipe
Easy | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 40 minutes | Yield: about 6 cups This basic recipe for oil-free chili roasted Russet potato fries is a must-have for healthy eating. What’s the trick to crispy fries that don’t get stuck to the pan? Parchment paper. Make a
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Sides & Snacks
Italian Herb Roasted Oil-Free Red Potato Wedges – Essential, Plant-Based Recipe
Medium | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 40 minutes | Yield: about 6 cups This basic recipe for oil-free Italian roasted red potato wedges is a must-have for healthy eating. What’s the trick to making the herbs stick? Place them on the pan first. Make a batch of these on the weekend and enjoy with
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Appetizer
Easy Gluten-Free, Vegan Black Bean Cakes
Easy| Servings: 5 | Ready In: 20 minutes | Yield: 10 cakes These gluten-free, vegan black bean cakes are a cinch to make and great for protein-packed plant-based snacking. Make a big batch of this healthy, oil-free, easy recipe and freeze extras for a travel-friendly lunch. Serve with Guajillo salsa and top with Guacamole
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Sides & Snacks
Pickled Red Onions in Apricot Brine
Easy | Servings: 5 | Ready In: 15 minutes | Yield: 3-4 cups Tangy pickled red onions provide a healthy, fat-free kick for topping Lentil Tacos, Black Bean Burgers, or Red Quinoa Enchiladas. This easy, healthy recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free. You can use different onion varieties like Vidalia, Tropea, and Walla Walla for
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Sides & Snacks
Oil-Free Curry Roasted Cauliflower and Yukons
Easy| Servings: 4 | Ready In: 30 minutes | Yield: 8-10 cups soup Indian curry powder is a spice blend that balances heat, sweet, and some interesting twists. It provides healthy flavor and beautiful color to oil-free roasted potatoes and cauliflower. This fat-free, gluten-free, vegan recipe pairs well with Baked Curry Samosas and Dill