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.
Why Plants Rule
Authentic Mexican Recipes: Oil-Free Plant-Based Vegan Dishes
These are some of my favorite oil-free vegan Mexican dishes. They honor the rich history of Mexican cuisine, with techniques and ingredients characteristic of the region. Yet, they are adapted to fit a whole foods, plant-based diet.
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Red Quinoa Enchiladas Rojas
Dried Ancho chilies bring authentic flavor to this plant-based Mexican entrée. Healthy, gluten-free red quinoa provides the base for the hearty filling. This makes the perfect vegan dinner for a crowd – they’ll be begging for more!
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Quinoa Fiesta Bowl with Beans, Pico de Gallo, and Avocado Lime Dressing
Mexican toasted quinoa, black beans, Pico de Gallo and oil-free Avocado Lime Dressing come together in this delicious bowl. This is an explosion of flavors and textures! Serve over crunchy Romaine lettuce for a satisfying, gluten-free, plant-based meal.
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“Tartas Pastores”: Vegan Mexican Shepherd’s Pies with Smoky Sweet Potato Crust
This vegan “Tartas Pastores” gives a Mexican twist to the traditional Shepherd’s Pie recipe. An oil-free, plant-based filling of black beans and corn is topped with a smoky plant-based sweet potato crust for a comfort food dinner your family will love.
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Sauces, Dips, & Dressings
Spicy-Sweet Raw Pineapple Salsa
Easy | Servings: 12 | Ready In: 10 minutes | Yield: 6 cups Who says salsa is only for tomatoes? Swap out the tomatoes for golden pineapple. The natural sweetness of the fruit works well with the Mexican trinity of cilantro, lime, and spicy jalapeno in this refreshing, easy recipe. Use this oil-free, spicy condiment
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Salads & Slaw
Raw Southwest Corn Salad with Oil-Free Chipotle Cashew Dressing
Easy | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 15 minutes + soaking cashews | Yield: 6 cups salad + 1 1/2 cups dressing This Raw Southwest Corn Salad is packed with fresh flavor and crunchy texture. An oil-free Chipotle Dressing add spicy, smoky flavor. Enjoy as-is or add Pickled Red Onions, Pico de
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Sauces, Dips, & Dressings
Oil-Free Raw Chipotle Cashew Dressing
Easy | Servings: 12 | Ready In: 5 minutes + soaking cashews | Yield: 1 1/2 Cups This spicy Raw Chipotle Dressing uses soaked cashews for a creamy, oil-free consistency. Use it as a healthy, plant-based, gluten-free sauce over Lentil Tacos, Easy Black Bean Cakes, or a make your own raw Southwest
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Soups & Stews
Spicy Pasilla Pepper Sauce
Medium | Servings: 24 | Ready In: 20 minutes | Yield: 3 cups This spicy salsa uses dried Pasilla peppers, but you can experiment with any dried chilies for different levels of heat, sweetness, and smokiness. Make a batch of this healthy, oil-free, vegan recipe for authentic Mexican flavor. This goes great with Easy
