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!
Sides & Snacks
Spiced Up! Mexican Date and Black Bean Vegan Brownies
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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Salads & Slaw
Easy, Fresh, Oil-Free Black Bean Corn Fiesta Salad
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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Mains
Gallo Pinto: Costa Rican Rice and Beans
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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Salads & Slaw
Plant-Based Curry Chickpea Un-Chicken Salad
Mashed chickpeas replace chicken in this quick plant-based Curry “Tu-No” salad recipe. Delicious flavors and textures comes from a crunchy celery, roasted cashews, and sweet golden raisins. With an easy, oil-free dressing. This whole foods, vegan salad is a snap to make, and it gets even better the next day.
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Sauces, Dips, & Dressings
French Socca – Gluten-Free Chickpea Flatbread Pizza
French Socca is a flatbread made using chickpea flour. Top socca with a vegan Roasted Garlic White Bean Spread and steamed spinach for a delicious dinner for one. Naturally gluten-free and full of plant-based protein!
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Why Plants Rule
Whole Foods, Plant-Based Pantry Recipes
Starting a whole foods, plant-based diet is a lifestyle change that requires a different approach to cooking. Keep a well-stocked pantry is essential to your success! Having healthy, whole foods ingredients on-hand means you’re ready to make healthy choices.
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Mains
Hoppin' John: Southern Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Rice
Hoppin’ John is a classic Southern Stew. Traditionally made using ham or bacon for smoky flavor, this vegan version uses smoked paprika. Black-eyed peas are stewed with the Southern trinity of green bell peppers, onion, and celery. Served over whole grain Carolina Gold rice, this is a satisfying, plant-based meal.
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Salsa Verdes Black Bean Enchilada Mexican Plant-Based Casserole
Full of authentic Mexican flavor – your family will devour this healthy, vegan casserole! With a hearty, plant-based filling of black bean and potatoes, this makes a satisfying weeknight meal.
