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    Classic, Creamy, Comforting Chickpea Chowder: Oil-Free, Plant-Based Recipe

    January 17, 2025

    This creamy plant-based chickpea chowder recipe makes a healthy and satisfying plant-based meal.  A few simple ingredients come together with simple spices and fresh herbs.  Enjoy on a cold winter night for a warming oil-free vegan dinner.

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  • Chef Katie Simmons is a Chicago personal chef focused on healthy, whole foods, plant-based vegan recipes

    Why Plants Rule

    Plant-Based Cooking for One Part Two: More Helpful Chef’s Tips

    November 2, 2024November 2, 2024

    Simple tips for cooking for one on an oil-free, plant-based diet. A vegan chef gives you practical advice for eating healthy

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    Cold Peanut Noodle Salad: Quick 10-Minute Lunch

    September 26, 2024July 20, 2025

    This quick recipe for cold peanut noodle salad makes the perfect plant-based lunch. A few simple ingredients come together for a healthy vegan meal.

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    Make the Best Deliciously Spicy Vegan Tahini Noodles

    April 17, 2024July 10, 2025

    Spicy vegan noodles with broccoli make the perfect weeknight meal. This oil-free plant-based recipe comes together with a creamy Asian tahini sauce.

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  • Why Plants Rule

    Plant-Based Cooking for One Part One: Helpful Chef’s Tips

    March 19, 2022March 19, 2022

    Simple tips for cooking for one on an oil-free, plant-based diet. A vegan chef gives you practical advice for eating healthy

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    Super Veggie Oil-Free Fried Rice

    March 8, 2022March 8, 2022

    Colorful veggies and brown rice come together in this delicious and healthy oil-free stir-fry. This easy, vegan, weeknight dinner takes some shortcuts from the freezer section. A whole foods, plant-based meal that’s loaded with flavor!

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  • 1 Middle Eastern Yellow Lentil Soup - Healthy, Plant-Based Oil-Free Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

    Soups & Stews

    How to Make Middle Eastern Yellow Lentil Soup – Oil-Free Vegan

    February 3, 2022September 25, 2025

    A simple, satisfying vegan recipe for Middle Eastern yellow lentil soup. This is a staple in Lebanese cooking, with potato, onion, and Bebir chili powder. Serve with A Plant-Based Salad for a delicious and healthy, oil-free meal.

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  • Shiitake Mushroom Corn Succotash with Bok Choy - Healthy, Oil-Free, Plant-Based Whole Foods Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Sweet Corn Succotash with Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms

    July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

    This sweet corn succotash recipe adds shiitake mushrooms and baby bok choy for an Asian twist. This is the perfect oil-free, plant-based vegan side dish that comes together in minutes. Serve it warm for a weeknight dinner. Or, enjoy it cold at a summer picnic.

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  • Blistered Shishito Peppers with Everything Bagel Seasoning - Oil-Free Plant-Based Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    How to Make Air-Fryer Shishito Peppers with Everything Bagel Spices

    July 6, 2021February 17, 2023

    Learn how to make blistered Shishito peppers in an air-fryer. This simple oil-free recipes tops the peppers with Everything Bagel Seasoning. Enjoy these as a delicious plant-based, vegan appetizer or snack.

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