This creamy plant-based chickpea chowder recipe makes a healthy and satisfying plant-based meal. A few simple ingredients come together with simple spices and fresh herbs. Enjoy on a cold winter night for a warming oil-free vegan dinner.
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How to Cook Simple Oil-Free Brussel Sprouts in a Cast Iron Pan
Brussels Sprouts have finally gotten a PR agent. 10 years ago you couldn’t get a 7 year-old to go near the cruciferous green veggies. Now, you’ll find Brussels Sprouts appetizers and side dishes on every menu in Chicago. Unlike those restaurants, though, you don’t need to deep-fry Brussels or drown them in aoili to make them delicious. Here, I’ll teach you how to make simple Oil-Free Brussels Sprouts in a cast iron pan.
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How to Make Smoky Roasted Orange Cauliflower
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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How to Make Oil-Free Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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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Simple Plant-Based Tomato and White Bean Vegetable Soup
This one-pot plant-based tomato and white bean vegetable soup makes a healthy meal. Simple ingredients and Italian spices…A satisfying vegan dinner
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Quinoa Recipes: Oil-Free Whole Foods, Plant-Based Collection
Quinoa Recipes: Oil-Free Whole Foods, Plant-Based Collection
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Tasty Avocado Recipes
A collection of vegan avocado recipes. Think beyond guacamole. Avocadoes are a healthy substitute for dairy in a whole foods, plant-based, oil-free diet.
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Baby Rapini: If Broccoli and Arugula Had a Green Baby
Baby Rapini is a super-green, related to broccoli, kale, and arugula. Join Chef Katie Simmons at the farmer’s market as describes the sweet-peppery flavors of this vegetable, plus healthy ideas on how to use in recipes and saute.
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Romanesco: A Beautiful Natural Fractal and Basic Oil-Free Roasting
Romanesco: A Beautiful Natural Fractal Basic Oil-Free Roasting Romanesco is an heirloom vegetable that originated in Italy. It’s related to cauliflower and broccoli, but it has a unique, nutty flavor. It’s beautiful geometry makes it one of nature’s greenest fractals. Chef Katie Simmons shows you how to steam-roast this healthy veggie for fat-free, oil-free