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Spicy Zucchini White Bean Vegan Protein Pasta

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Simple and Light Vegan Gemelli Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes

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1-pot Green Chickpea Pasta with Broccolini and Oil-Free Vegan Basil Pesto

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Oil-Free Vegan Italian Eggplant Caponata

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Gemelli Pasta with Leeks, Corn, and Zucchini Ribbons

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  • Desserts & Baked Goods

    Get Your Greens Vegan Protein Breakfast Smoothie

    May 14, 2024December 18, 2025

    This delicious vegan smoothie is a great way to Get Your Greens for breakfast! Healthy kale and spinach pair with banana and plant-based protein powder for a delicious and nutritious drink.

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    Make the Best Deliciously Spicy Vegan Tahini Noodles

    April 17, 2024July 10, 2025

    Spicy vegan noodles with broccoli make the perfect weeknight meal. This oil-free plant-based recipe comes together with a creamy Asian tahini sauce.

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  • Salads & Slaw

    Simple Balsamic Marinated Mushroom Bean Salad

    July 8, 2022July 8, 2022

    Fresh mushrooms are sliced and marinated with balsamic vinegar for this simple, oil-free salad.  Creamy cannellini beans make this a hearty recipe. This is the perfect cold dish for a summer picnic.

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  • Smoky Roasted Orange Cauliflower - Whole foods, plant-based, oil-free vegan recipe from Plants-Rule

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    How to Make Smoky Roasted Orange Cauliflower

    April 9, 2022April 9, 2022

    Learn how to roast cauliflower oil-free. Helpful chef’s tips teach you how to cook whole foods, plant-based. Plus, add smoky bold flavor.

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  • Why Plants Rule

    Plant-Based Cooking for One Part One: Helpful Chef’s Tips

    March 19, 2022March 19, 2022

    Simple tips for cooking for one on an oil-free, plant-based diet. A vegan chef gives you practical advice for eating healthy

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    Super Veggie Oil-Free Fried Rice

    March 8, 2022March 8, 2022

    Colorful veggies and brown rice come together in this delicious and healthy oil-free stir-fry. This easy, vegan, weeknight dinner takes some shortcuts from the freezer section. A whole foods, plant-based meal that’s loaded with flavor!

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  • 1 Middle Eastern Yellow Lentil Soup - Healthy, Plant-Based Oil-Free Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    How to Make Middle Eastern Yellow Lentil Soup – Oil-Free Vegan

    February 3, 2022September 25, 2025

    A simple, satisfying vegan recipe for Middle Eastern yellow lentil soup. This is a staple in Lebanese cooking, with potato, onion, and Bebir chili powder. Serve with A Plant-Based Salad for a delicious and healthy, oil-free meal.

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  • 1 Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts - Oil-free, plant-based, whole foods, vegan recipe from Plants-Rule

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    How to Make Oil-Free Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    January 9, 2022November 22, 2025

    Brussels Sprouts are one of my favorite winter vegetables. I have a few simple tips for roasting them oil-free. This recipe finishes them with balsamic vinegar for a delicious and healthy whole foods, plant-based side dish. A perfect vegan-friendly addition to your holiday table!

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  • Shiitake Mushroom Corn Succotash with Bok Choy - Healthy, Oil-Free, Plant-Based Whole Foods Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Sweet Corn Succotash with Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms

    July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

    This sweet corn succotash recipe adds shiitake mushrooms and baby bok choy for an Asian twist. This is the perfect oil-free, plant-based vegan side dish that comes together in minutes. Serve it warm for a weeknight dinner. Or, enjoy it cold at a summer picnic.

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  • Blistered Shishito Peppers with Everything Bagel Seasoning - Oil-Free Plant-Based Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    How to Make Air-Fryer Shishito Peppers with Everything Bagel Spices

    July 6, 2021February 17, 2023

    Learn how to make blistered Shishito peppers in an air-fryer. This simple oil-free recipes tops the peppers with Everything Bagel Seasoning. Enjoy these as a delicious plant-based, vegan appetizer or snack.

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