A rich toasted walnut sauce, hearty mushrooms, and beautiful red chard come together for simple Italian flavor in this plant-based winter pasta. Gluten-Free chickpea fusilli noodles have healthy vegan protein. Enjoy this satisfying oil-free entrée when you crave satisfying comfort food.
Soups & Stews
Easy Plant-Based Chickpea Alphabet Vegetable Soup
Your family will be spelling “WOW” with this easy vegetable soup. Gluten-free chickpea pasta from Banza adds healthy, plant-based protein and fiber. Take some help from the grocery with frozen veggies. This is a comfort-food classic ready in under 30 minutes. It hits the spot for a weeknight dinner.
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Spicy Calabrian Style Whole Wheat Pasta Shells
Medium | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 15 minutes | Yield: 8-10 cups Small, spicy red cherry peppers are traditional to this Calabrian-style pasta recipe. Whole wheat pasta shells add satisfying texture and healthy plant-based, vegan protein. Enjoy this for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. If you like this, you’ll also love Pasta ‘alla Norma’:
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Gluten-Free Vegan Mac and Sweet Potato “Geez!”
Cheesy, creamy, and comforting – this easy, vegan mac and cheese leaves you satisfied on so many levels. A rich, oil-free vegan cheese sauce comes from roasted sweet potatoes and soaked cashews. Gluten-free chickpea noodles make this a dish everyone can love. Your family will be begging you for more!
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Why Plants Rule
Indian Cooking: Delicious, Oil-Free Recipes any Cook Can Master
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to cooking Indian food. Many of use didn’t grown up learning the five different types of Masala and using ingredients like asafetida and mustard seed. Here are Indian recipes that any cook can master. From dal to chutney, these dishes will help you understand the fundamentals of
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Pasta “alla Norma” – Eggplant with Gluten-Free Chickpea Cavatappi Pasta and Spicy Red Sauce
Medium | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 75 minutes | Yield: about 10 cups Gluten-free Cavatappi pasta noodles hold chunks of roasted eggplant and spicy tomato sauce for this classic Italian dish. The traditional version uses lots of oil and cheese, but this healthy vegan version roasts the eggplant until golden brown. Make a batch
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Indian and Italian Cuisines: 6 Things you Already Know about Italian Food Can Help you Understand Indian Cuisine
“Nobody Can Be an Expert on Indian Food” — Madhur Jaffrey When it comes to Indian cuisine, it can be quite confusing. Many of us simply aren’t used to 5 different types of Masala, and a typical Indian menu can be quite overwhelming. However, many of us can understand the basics of Italian cuisine. We’ve
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Sauces, Dips, & Dressings
Italian Winter Minestrone Soup
This simple recipe for delicious minestrone soup makes a satisfying plant-based dinner. Full of healthy vegan protein and whole grain fiber, you will love the Italian flavors that fill your bowl. This whole foods, oil-free dish is ready in under 30 minutes. What is Minestrone Soup? Minestrone is a classic Italian soup that typically combines
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Salads & Slaw
Whole Wheat Orzo Ratatouille Vegetable Pasta Salad
Medium | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 35 minutes | Yield: about 6 cups Summer’s freshest vegetables come together with healthy whole wheat orzo in this satisfying oil-free French pasta salad. This makes a great plant-based dish for a picnic or serve at a summer party as a vegan side. Enjoy with Grilled Asparagus Kalamata