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    How to Make the Jennifer Aniston Quinoa Chickpea Salad Oil-Free Vegan

    November 15, 2024July 20, 2025

    Learn how to make the viral quinoa chickpea Jennifer Aniston salad vegan and oil-free. A refreshing combination of flavors comes together with mint, parsley, lemon, red onion. Plus, a crunchy texture from roasted pistachios. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe will become one of your go-to favorites.

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    Simple Balsamic Marinated Mushroom Bean Salad

    July 8, 2022July 8, 2022

    Fresh mushrooms are sliced and marinated with balsamic vinegar for this simple, oil-free salad.  Creamy cannellini beans make this a hearty recipe. This is the perfect cold dish for a summer picnic.

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  • Healthy Chickpea Rice Orzo Pasta Salad with Dill, Tomatoes, Cucumber - Oil-Free Vegan Plant-Based Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Chickpea Rice Pasta Salad with Dill, Cucumbers, and Tomatoes

    April 7, 2021July 20, 2025

    This simple rice pasta salad gets a gluten-free upgrade with chickpea pasta. A simple, light plant-based salad with dill cucumbers, and tomatoes. Enjoy for a healthy vegan lunch.

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  • Simple and Light Vegan Gemelli Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes - Healthy, Oil-Free, Plant-Based Dinner Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Simple and Light Vegan Gemelli Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes

    December 9, 2020December 9, 2020

    This healthy vegan recipe makes the perfect weeknight dinner! Gluten-free Banza Gemelli pasta is packed with protein from chickpeas. Blistered tomatoes and fresh lemon create a light, aromatic sauce. Baby arugula adds a pop of green. You’ll love this oil-free recipe for a simple, plant-based meal!

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  • Plant-Based Portobello Mushroom Lentil Bolognese - Oil-Free Italian Vegan Sauce Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Plant-Based Portobello Mushroom Lentil Bolognese

    May 17, 2020May 17, 2020

    Hearty lentils and Portobello Mushrooms create a satisfying, plant-based version of Italian Bolognese. This oil-free sauce is full of delicious flavors and chunky textures. Serve over whole grain pasta for a delicious vegan dinner.

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  • Gallo Pinto -- Costa Rican Beans and Rice - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free Whole Foods Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Gallo Pinto: Costa Rican Rice and Beans

    May 11, 2020May 11, 2020

    Gallo Pinto, or “spotted rooster,” is the national dish of Costa Rica and Nicaragua. This plant-based rice and beans recipe is so satisfying. Authentic flavor comes from an oil-free sofrito that flavors the rice. A budget-friendly dish that makes a hearty dinner!

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  • Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Gluten-Free Pasta Salad - Plant-Based, Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Oil-Free Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Gluten-Free Pasta Salad

    March 15, 2020July 28, 2025

    Fresh summer vegetables are roasted oil-free with balsamic for this gluten-free pasta salad. Don’t be fooled by the simple recipe! This dish has delicious flavors. Make this for a satisfying vegan side dish or enjoy for a plant-based lunch.

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  • Sweet Potato Chipotle Plant-Based Chili - Healthy, Plant-based, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free Vegan Soup Stew Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Sweet Potato Chipotle Plant-Based Chili

    January 30, 2020February 19, 2025

    Spicy, smoky chipotle peppers balance the flavor of sweet potatoes in this hearty Sweet Potato Chipotle Plant-Based Chili. Make a big pot of this vegan soup to satisfy both meat-eaters and plant-lovers. This oil-free stew will become one of your favorite go-to winter recipes.

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  • Hoppin' John Southern Black-Eyed Pea Stew - Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Spicy Creole Cajun Recipe from Plants-Rule (1)

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    Hoppin' John: Southern Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Rice

    January 2, 2020January 2, 2020

    Hoppin’ John is a classic Southern Stew. Traditionally made using ham or bacon for smoky flavor, this vegan version uses smoked paprika. Black-eyed peas are stewed with the Southern trinity of green bell peppers, onion, and celery. Served over whole grain Carolina Gold rice, this is a satisfying, plant-based meal.

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