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    Italian Herb Roasted Oil-Free Red Potato Wedges – Essential, Plant-Based Recipe

    December 29, 2018March 27, 2019

    Medium |  Servings: 4  |  Ready In: 40 minutes |  Yield: about 6 cups This basic recipe for oil-free Italian roasted red potato wedges is a must-have for healthy eating.  What’s the trick to making the herbs stick? Place them on the pan first.  Make a batch of these on the weekend and enjoy with

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    How to Make the Ultimate Vegan Salad: 4 Chef’s Tips for Delicious, Healthy Oil-Free Flavor

    December 28, 2018August 6, 2020

    Salads are a big part of a healthy, plant-based diet. Yet, you want to make delicious, interesting salads. Some boring lettuce and cucumber just won’t do. I’ve put together my Chef’s Tips for creating the best vegan salads. Plus, some hints on making the ultimate oil-free salad dressing. No more boring salads!

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  • Sauces, Dips, & Dressings

    Oil-Free Balsamic Dressing – Quick, Easy Vegan Recipe

    December 27, 2018March 27, 2019

    Easy |  Servings: 1 |  Ready In: 5 minutes |  Yield: 1 1/2 teaspoons Here is an easy, quick oil-free recipe for Balsamic dressing. Nutritional yeast and mustard help create healthy, vegan creaminess.  Use this simple recipe on a plant-based Arugula garden salad, the Ultimate Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers, or Roasted Bell Peppers. Ingredients 2

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  • Salads & Slaw

    Red Cabbage Apple Creamy Slaw with Oil-Free Poppy Seed Dressing

    December 27, 2018

      Easy |  Servings: 6 |  Ready In: 7 minutes  |  Yield: 5 cups Fresh citrus, flax seeds, and a touch of honey mustard make a quick, creamy dressing for this light summer slaw.  Sliced apple adds a note of healthy, natural sweetness.  Shred your own red cabbage or a buy a pre-shredded mix for

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  • Charred Zucchini and Summer Squash Quinoa - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan Grill Salad Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Charred Zucchini and Summer Squash Quinoa Salad

    December 27, 2018March 31, 2020

    Charred summer zucchini and yellow squash pair with quinoa, basil, and mint, for a delicious, gluten-free salad. This is oil-free, plant-based vegan recipe is packed with the flavors of summer.

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  • Light Peruvian Summer Vegetable Corn on the Cob Soup - Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan Soup Recipe

    Soups & Stews

    Light Peruvian Summer Corn Cob Soup

    December 27, 2018August 2, 2025

    This delicious plant-based recipe for Light Peruvian Summer Corn Cob Soup is a celebration of fresh vegetables and authentic Peruvian flavor. Sweet corncobs are simmered in a light, oil-free, vegan broth for authentic flavor.

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  • Italian Red Quinoa Fennel Citrus Winter Salad - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Heirloom, Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Italian Red Quinoa Fennel Citrus Winter Salad

    December 26, 2018May 13, 2021

    Red quinoa, fennel, and winter citrus pair with mint to create a light, healthy, Italian salad.

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  • Lacinato Kale Waldorf Salad with Apple, Walnut, Dijon Dressing - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan Winter Salad Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Lacinato Kale Waldorf Salad with Apples, Walnuts, Raisins

    December 26, 2018December 30, 2024

    Sweet, nutty, and tangy, this Vegan Kale Waldorf Salad hits all the right flavor notes.  The ingredients in the salad work double-duty as the ingredients for the oil-free dressing.  Walnuts provide healthy fats.  Apples and raisins add natural sweetness, and Dijon adds a tangy kick.  This will win over any veggie skeptic. 

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  • Oaxacan Baked Tostadas with Tomatillo Serrano Guacamole - Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Spicy, Mexican, Vegan Appetizer and Dinner Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Oaxacan Tomatillo Serrano Guacamole – Oil-Free, Authentic Mexican

    December 23, 2018

              Medium |  Servings: 8  |  Ready In: 10 minutes |  Yield: 2 cups Based on a classic Oaxacan recipe, charred tomatillos, garlic, and serrano pepper give a different twist on guacamole.  Use this to top oil-free Baked Tostados, vegan Stewed Black Beans, or plant-based vegan Black Bean Cakes. Ingredients 4

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