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    How to Make the Jennifer Aniston Quinoa Chickpea Salad Oil-Free Vegan

    November 15, 2024July 20, 2025

    Learn how to make the viral quinoa chickpea Jennifer Aniston salad vegan and oil-free. A refreshing combination of flavors comes together with mint, parsley, lemon, red onion. Plus, a crunchy texture from roasted pistachios. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe will become one of your go-to favorites.

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    Oat-Rageously Healthy Black Bean Brownies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

    June 18, 2024

    Add some devilish heat to your Halloween with these Mexican Spice Black Bean Brownies. This oil-free, plant-based vegan recipe is the perfect chocolatey treat. Naturally sweetened with dates, they are both nutritious and delicious. With Mexican spices Ceylon cinnamon and chipotle powder.

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    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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  • Simple Plant-Based Tomato and White Bean Vegetable Soup -- Healthy, Oil-Free Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Simple Plant-Based Tomato and White Bean Vegetable Soup

    February 16, 2021September 25, 2025

    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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  • Tex-Mex Quinoa Stuffed Peppers - Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan Dinner Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Tex-Mex Quinoa Stuffed Peppers – Oil-Free, Plant-Based

    January 27, 2021January 27, 2021

    This recipe for Tex-Mex Quinoa Stuffed Peppers makes a hearty plant-based dinner. Simple spices flavor the satisfying stuffing of beans, corn, and quinoa. This is a vegan crowd-pleaser the whole family will love!

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  • Oaxacan Mole Mexican Vegan Buddha Bowl - Whole Foods, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Healthy Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Oaxacan Mole Mexican Vegan Buddha Bowl

    November 10, 2020November 11, 2020

    This spicy vegan Buddha bowl has Mexican flavor with Oaxacan Mole sauce. With oil-free roasted sweet potatoes, mushrooms, black beans, and black forbidden rice. A delicious, plant-based meal!

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  • Mexican Date and Black Bean Vegan Brownies with Chipotle and Cinnamon - Healthy, Oil-Free, Plant-Based Dessert Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Spiced Up! Mexican Date and Black Bean Vegan Brownies

    October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

    Add some devilish heat to your Halloween with these Mexican Spice Black Bean Brownies. This oil-free, plant-based vegan recipe is the perfect chocolatey treat. Naturally sweetened with dates, they are both nutritious and delicious. With Mexican spices Ceylon cinnamon and chipotle powder.

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  • Easy, Fresh, Oil-Free Black Bean Corn Fiesta Salad - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free Whole Foods Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Easy, Fresh, Oil-Free Black Bean Corn Fiesta Salad

    August 10, 2020July 20, 2025

    This easy, healthy oil-free salad comes together quickly. With black beans, corn, avocado, cilantro, and jalapeno, this is satisfying and full of Southwest flavor! It makes the perfect plant-based lunch. Or, use for filling vegan lettuce cups. No more boring salads!

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  • Gallo Pinto -- Costa Rican Beans and Rice - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free Whole Foods Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Gallo Pinto: Costa Rican Rice and Beans

    May 11, 2020May 11, 2020

    Gallo Pinto, or “spotted rooster,” is the national dish of Costa Rica and Nicaragua. This plant-based rice and beans recipe is so satisfying. Authentic flavor comes from an oil-free sofrito that flavors the rice. A budget-friendly dish that makes a hearty dinner!

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