Medium | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 15 minutes | Yield: 8-10 cups This vegan, oil-free Italian recipe pairs dark kale with creamy white beans and crunchy pistachios. Whole wheat rigatoni works great to hold the lemony white wine sauce, but you can also use brown rice pasta shells for a gluten-free version. Ingredients 1
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10-Minute Italian Lentil Bowl
Easy | Servings: 2 | Ready In: 10 minutes | Yield: 2 big bowls A healthy, vegan bowl in under 10 Minutes? Yes. A quick mix of sautéed vegetables, Italian spices, and hearty lentils come together for this easy, delicious dinner for 1 (or 2). Watch and learn how to make this oil-free, plant-based meal
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How to Make Vegan Cavolo Nero: Kale and White Bean Soup
This vegan oil-free recipe is based on the classic Italian Beans ‘n Greens Soup. Its name comes from the dark Cavolo Nero kale (aka Tuscan, Lacinato, or Dino kale), but you can use any dark greens like escarole, spinach, or arugula. Hearty, satisfying, and easy to make — this is a pantry go-to.
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Desserts & Baked Goods
Gluten-Free Pasta with Oil-Free Garlic Tomato Sauce
Easy| Servings: 4 | Ready In: 20 minutes | Yield: 7-8 cups Brown rice pasta and an oil-free marinara come together for this healthy, gluten-free vegan dinner. For simple, classic Italian flavor, this is a go-to recipe. Ingredients 4 servings brown rice spaghetti 1 medium onion 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano whole tomatoes
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Salads & Slaw
Italian Three Bean Salad
Easy | Servings: 6 | Ready In: 15 minutes | Yield: 8 cups Red kidney beans, garbanzos, and fresh green beans come together with an easy, fat-free Sherry dressing in this classic Italian salad. This makes a great dish for entertaining or serve with baked potatoes for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner. Bright flavor meets gluten-free, vegan nutrition.
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Why Plants Rule
Spice Essentials Guide: Chef’s Tips for How to Use Spices for Delicious, Healthy Cooking
My Spice Essentials Guide. Get basic spice flavors, beginner tips, exotic ideas, and learn the sniff test.
Spices are essential for creating delicious flavors in any kitchen. Yet, when you’re eating a healthy, whole foods, plant-based diet, they become even more important. Rather than relying on fat, salt, or refined oils, spices help make tasty recipes.