This classic green vegan soup is based on a recipe from Anna Thomas. She set the foundation of using a mix of dark greens like kale and chard. Cilantro, caramelized onion, and starchy potato add layers of flavor. This version is oil-free and simplifies the process for a one-pot meal. A healthy, satisfying dish.
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Gluten-Free Fusilli Winter Pasta with Chard, Mushrooms, and Walnut White Bean Sauce
A rich toasted walnut sauce, hearty mushrooms, and beautiful red chard come together for simple Italian flavor in this plant-based winter pasta. Gluten-Free chickpea fusilli noodles have healthy vegan protein. Enjoy this satisfying oil-free entrée when you crave satisfying comfort food.
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Why Plants Rule
Kale, Spinach, Collards, Chard, and More: 14 Delicious Oil-Free Vegan Greens Recipes
Green vegetables are a no-brainer when it comes to healthy plant-based eating. They are low in calories but high in nutrition. They also offer a wide variety of flavor, texture, and tons of cooking options. From Collards to Kale, Spinach to Chard…here are some of my favorite Greens Recipes.
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Why Plants Rule
Step One: Get Your Greens, An Easy Change towards a Healthy, Plant-Based Life
Green vegetables are a no-brainer when it comes to healthy eating. They are low in calories but high in nutrition. They are packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants, satisfying fiber, healthy Omega-3 fats, calcium, and even plant-based protein. They also offer a wider variety of flavor, texture, and tons of cooking options. Eat them raw in a salad, wilt some spinach in your soup, steam some broccoli for your stir-fry, drink a green smoothie as an on-the-go breakfast. Stew some collards, saute some spinach, braise some chard…you get the idea. Bottom line: Keep it simple.
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Peppery Southern Grits with Sweet Heat Tomato Jam and Caramelized Chard
Advanced | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 60 minutes | Yield: about 8 cups (4 big bowls) Grits are Southern comfort food. Cooked slowly, with love, they become the hearty base for oil-free braised chard. A Sweet-Heat Tomato Jam packs more flavor as sweet tomatoes get a kick from spicy peppers and bright balsamic. This
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Sauces, Dips, & Dressings
Italian Winter Minestrone Soup
This hearty plant-based recipe for Italian Minestrone makes a delicious weeknight dinner. Full of healthy protein from beans and whole grain pasta and loaded with nutritious vegetables. A satisfying meal that’s easy to make!
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Soups & Stews
Instapot Hearty Winter Vegetable Bean Soup
Delicious winter vegetables and hearty white Canary Beans come together for this satisfying Instapot Plant-Based Winter Vegetable Bean Soup. A quick oil-free sauté with dried spices creates the base for a flavorful vegetable broth. The Instapot Pressure Cooker makes easy work to finish the cooking, but you can also make this healthy vegan recipe on the stovetop or in a Slow Cooker.