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    Creamy Vegan Potato Leek Soup

    November 7, 2018December 1, 2024

    This Creamy Vegan Potato Leek Soup is so simple and, yet, so satisfying. Smoked paprika balances the comforting flavors from seeks, potatoes, and garlic. An updated, oil-free plant-based version of the French classic, vichyssoise, this will soon become a part of your regular soup repertoire.

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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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    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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    Gigantes Plaki: Greek Giant Lima Beans with Stewed Tomatoes

    October 31, 2018

              Medium  |  Servings: 6  |  Ready In: 130 minutes + soaking |  Yield: one 9-inch dish This gluten-free recipe is a vegan take on a classic Greek recipe featuring Giant Lima Beans.  These hearty beans bring healthy plant-based protein along with satisfying, substantial texture.  This is the perfect meal for

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    Smoky Sweet Braised Giant Lima Beans

    October 30, 2018March 17, 2019

    Medium  |  Servings: 8  |  Ready In: 60 minutes + soaking |  Yield: about 4 cups Giant Peruvian Lima Beans bring hearty, satisfying texture to this vegan recipe.  Infused with Spanish flavor from smoked paprika, this gluten-free, fat free recipe is satisfying easy comfort food any night of the week. Ingredients 1 cup dried 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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  • Vegan Nacho Geez! Sauce on Roasted Brussels - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Vegan Pumpkin Nacho “Geez!” Sauce

    October 23, 2018February 19, 2019

    Easy |  Servings: 12  |  Ready In: 5 minutes + soaking cashews |  Yield: 3 Cups This ain’t your typical cheese…this is Nacho “Geez!”  This healthy, oil-free vegan sauce uses soaked cashews for rich creaminess.  Kid-approved and comfort food for adults, it’s great in a Cheezy Pasta Bake, over Roasted Brussels, or  Twice-Baked Potatoes.  No

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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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