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    The Best Oil-Free Plant-Based, Vegan Grilling Recipes

    June 10, 2021

    Grilling is a delicious way to add healthy flavor to your favorite plant-based recipes. The charred, smoky flavor tastes like summer. Here are my favorite oil-free vegan grilled recipes.

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  • Simply Satisfying White Lentil Plant-Based Salad with Tomato and Basil - Healthy, Oil-Free Vegan Salad from Plants-Rule

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    Simply Satisfying White Lentil Plant-Based Salad with Tomato and Basil

    June 7, 2021July 20, 2025

    This simply satisfying, oil-free salad combines white Ivory lentils with fresh tomatoes, basil, and balsamic.  Delicious Italian flavors in a plant-based vegan recipe.

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  • Mediterranean Lentil Soup - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Healthy Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup with Spinach

    May 10, 2021September 25, 2025

    This oil-free Mediterranean green lentil soup with spinach makes a delicious, healthy meal. With simple ingredients and basic spices, you want this plant-based vegan recipe.

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  • Gluten-Free Vegan Seeded Oat Bread - Healthy, Vegan, Oil-Free, Whole Food Plant-Based Baking Recipe

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    How to Eat More Seeds: Gluten-Free Vegan Seed Bread

    April 26, 2021December 30, 2025

    Get more healthy seeds in your diet with this hearty, whole grain seeded bread. It is gluten-free and vegan.  The recipe uses oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, and sesame seeds for a delicious, healthy combination. 

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  • Healthy Chickpea Rice Orzo Pasta Salad with Dill, Tomatoes, Cucumber - Oil-Free Vegan Plant-Based Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Chickpea Rice Pasta Salad with Dill, Cucumbers, and Tomatoes

    April 7, 2021July 20, 2025

    This simple rice pasta salad gets a gluten-free upgrade with chickpea pasta. A simple, light plant-based salad with dill cucumbers, and tomatoes. Enjoy for a healthy vegan lunch.

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  • Vegan Creole Crab Cakes with Hearts of Palm - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free Recipe

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    Vegan Hearts of Palm Creole Crab Cakes

    March 21, 2021March 25, 2021

    These vegan creole crab cakes use Hearts of Palm and corn for a sweet-spicy base.  Creole flavors come from bell pepper, celery, garlic, paprika, and other key spices.  This makes the perfect spicy plant-based dinner.  Or, enjoy for a tasty appetizer!

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    How To Strengthen Your Immunity With A Whole Foods, Plant-Based Diet

    March 8, 2021June 30, 2021

    A whole foods, plant-based diet is one of the best ways to nourish our immune systems. When our diet is full of colorful plants, we are nourished with powerful antioxidants from those foods. Check out my partnership with a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist from the Cancer Wellness Center to learn more.

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  • French Black Beluga Lentil Fennel Salad - Plant-based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    French Black Beluga Lentil and Fennel Vegan Salad

    March 3, 2021July 20, 2025

    This Black Beluga Lentil Salad makes a refreshing, plant-based lunch. Thinly sliced fennel, mint, and oil-free dressing come together for this vegan recipe.Great for summer entertaining!

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  • Unbelievable Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding - Oil-Free, Plant-Based Whole Foods Dessert Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    5 Incredible Plant-Based Superfoods and Awesome Recipe Ideas

    February 25, 2021February 25, 2021

    5 incredible plant-based superfoods that you can add to your diet today! Nutrition and recipes for avocado, wheatgrass, hemp seed, pistachio nuts, and seaweed.

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  • 1 Simple Ginger Pear Fruit Crisp - Gluten-Free, Vegan, Plant-Based Dessert Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Simple Ginger Pear Crumble – Gluten-Free Vegan Recipe

    February 24, 2021February 24, 2021

    This simple vegan fruit crumble combines seasonal pears with spicy ginger. The gluten-free, plant-based topping is made from healthy cashews. Portion into small baking tins for your own personal dessert.

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