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    European Soldier Bean Bell Pepper Salad

    November 6, 2018March 17, 2019

    Medium  |  Servings: 4  |  Ready In: 75 minutes + soaking  |  Yield: 3 1/2 cups Heirloom European Soldier Beans pair beautifully with colorful bell peppers and Mexican seasonings in this vegan gluten-free, fat-free recipe.  Packed with healthy protein, use this easy side as a hearty filling for Easy Vegan Lentil Tacos, spoon over rice, or simply

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    Oil-Free Roasted Bell Pepper Salad

    November 2, 2018February 11, 2025

    A colorful mix of red, yellow, and orange bell peppers come together in this easy, healthy recipe for Oil-Free Roasted Bell Pepper Salad.  Enjoy this as a healthy side dish for a summer picnic, spread over toasted Whole Wheat Flatbread, or top Southwestern Black Bean Burgers for a plant-based weeknight dinner.

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  • Sauces, Dips, & Dressings

    Oregano Sunflower Seed Pesto – Oil Free

    October 31, 2018

          Easy  |  Servings: 8 |  Ready In: 5 minutes |  Yield: 1 cup This healthy, oil-free recipe uses fresh oregano for Greek flavor on a classic Italian pesto.  Roasted sunflower seeds keep this condiment nut-free, making it a tasty spread on Quick Whole Wheat Flarbread, Portabella Burgers or a delicious topping for Greek Giant

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    Apricot Almond Whole Wheat Couscous

    October 24, 2018

      Easy |  Servings: 4 |  Ready In: 15 minutes |  Yield: 4 cups Whole wheat couscous takes just minutes to cook, making it a quick and easy go-to side dish for weeknight dinner.  Combined with crunchy carrot and toasted almonds adds healthy texture while fresh parsley, mint, and lemon make this vegetarian recipe pop

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    Oil-Free Roasted Rosemary Garlic Potatoes

    October 19, 2018May 6, 2025

    This simple recipe for Oil-Free Roasted Rosemary Garlic Potatoes combines the flavors of roasted garlic and rosemary.  Use any colors of potatoes for a beautiful, healthy presentation.  This healthy, plant-based vegan side dish is great with veggie burgers or served at brunch.

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    10-Minute Gluten-Free Vegan Pasta Romana

    October 14, 2018January 10, 2025

    Need a healthy dinner in 10 minutes?  This 10-Minute Gluten-Free Vegan Pasta Romana is the perfect answer to a quick weeknight meal. All you need is one pot and a packet of gluten-free noodles for this oil-free, plant-based recipe.  With sundried tomatoes and fresh spinach, this has classic Italian flavors.

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    4 Easy Healthy Vegan Snacks in Less Than 5 Minutes: Round Two

    October 10, 2018October 10, 2018

    Are you short on time but need something healthy to eat?  Are you looking for an easy snack that you can grab on the way to work or before heading to the gym? It’s Round Two of my easy snack.  Here are 4 healthy snacks that are ready in less than 5 minutes. In Round

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    Roasted Eggplant Chickpea Baba Ghanouj

    October 10, 2018October 10, 2018

    5 Minute Lemon Tahini Potato Bowl – Healthy, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Quick, Easy, Microwave, Vegan, Dinner for One Recipe Easy |  Servings: 8 |  Ready In: 75 minutes |  Yield: about 2 cups Roasted eggplant is the smoky ingredient in healthy, creamy dip.  This easy, oil-free recipe bumps up the protein with chickpeas and iron from

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  • Zatar Spiced Rainbow Carrots - Simply, Vegan, Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    How to Make Oil-Free Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Za’atar

    October 10, 2018July 22, 2021

    Gorgeous rainbow carrots are roasted oil-free and tossed with Middle Eastern Za’atar spices in this delicious, easy, and international recipe. This fat-free side dish pairs well with Baked Falafel Cakes and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus.

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