• Quinoa Buddha Bowl with Sweet Potatoes, Chickpeas, Kale, Spicy Tahini Dressing - Healthy, Vegan, Oil-Free Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Easy Oil-Free Spiced Tahini Dressing

    Easy |  Servings: 4  |  Ready In: 5 minutes |  Yield: about 1/2 cup Tahini is made from ground sesame seeds.  If offers a creamy base for this simple oil-free dressing.  Spiced with bold flavors from cumin, chili powder, and cayenne, this easy plant-based recipe will become your go-to for quick sauces.  Use it on a Quinoa Buddha Bowl, Easy Oil-Free Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges or a 5 Minute Lemon Tahini Potato Bowl. Ingredients 1/4 cup (56 g) tahini 1/2 teaspoon each: chili powder, ground turmeric, ground cumin dash of cayenne (optional) 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/4-1/2 cup hot water, as needed How it’s Done: To make the Easy Oil-Free Spiced Tahini Dressing: In blender, combine all ingredients, starting with 1/4 cup of water. Puree to combine, adding more water, as needed, to reach a smooth, pourable consistency.  Continue to let the blender run another 1-2 minutes, until there is some warmth coming from the motor.  The heat will help activate the spices for a more intense flavor.  (You can also throw everything in the microwave for 45 seconds to warm). Chef’ Katie’s Tips Oil-Free Mission: I’m on a mission to get rid of empty calories, and oil is the most calorie-dense food. For this recipe, tahini adds rich, nutty flavor, while also bringing healthy fiber and key nutrients. You can substitute with other roasted nut or seed butter (like almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or even peanut butter).  For a less calorie-dense option, swap out the tahini for 1/2 cup chickpeas. Make

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    Indian Cooking: Delicious, Oil-Free Recipes any Cook Can Master

    It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to cooking Indian food.  Many of use didn’t grown up learning the five different types of Masala and using ingredients like asafetida and mustard seed.  Here are Indian recipes that any cook can master.  From dal to chutney, these dishes will help you understand the fundamentals of Indian cooking.  The bright colors and intoxicating smells will transport you to the beautiful land of India. Easy Chana Masala: Indian Chickpea Stew Chana Masala literally translates to “Chickpea Spices”.  A warming, comforting mix of aromatic spices like cumin, ginger, and turmeric flavor this classic Indian dish. This oil-free vegan recipe is full of healthy protein for hearty satisfaction.  Use this easy recipe to start exploring Indian flavors – and also enjoy a delicious gluten-free, plant-based vegan dinner. Khichdi: Curried Indian Mung Beans and Rice 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. Indian Red Lentil Dal The aromatic flavors of India come together with the healthy vegan protein and fiber in red lentils.  This vegan, fat-free, gluten-free healthy recipe will brighten up a dreary day and is a must for getting over a cold. Baked Indian Curry Samosa Cakes with Oil-Free Curry Roasted Cauliflower and Yukons These gluten-free chickpea and potato cakes take a flavor trip with Indian curry spices.  This healthy, fat-free vegan is loaded with fiber and protein.  Serve with Dill Avocado Dip for your next

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    Black Beans, Pinto, Mayo Coba, Giant Lima, and More: 16 Delicious Oil-Free Vegan Bean Recipes

    Beans are a healthy source of plant-based protein, loaded with heart-healthy fiber, and provide other key nutrients like iron and calcium.   Beans have been around for centuries, feeding centuries of people all over the globe – from the soybeans of Japan to the chickpeas of India and the pinto beans of the American West. Here are some of my favorite recipes with beans

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