Brussels Sprouts have finally gotten a PR agent. 10 years ago you couldn’t get a 7 year-old to go near the cruciferous green veggies. Now, you’ll find Brussels Sprouts appetizers and side dishes on every menu in Chicago. Unlike those restaurants, though, you don’t need to deep-fry Brussels or drown them in aoili to make them delicious. Here, I’ll teach you how to make simple Oil-Free Brussels Sprouts in a cast iron pan.
Sides & Snacks
How to Make Smoky Roasted Orange Cauliflower
Learn how to roast cauliflower oil-free. Helpful chef’s tips teach you how to cook whole foods, plant-based. Plus, add smoky bold flavor.
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Breakfast
Plant-Powered Breakfast! Garnet Yam and Collard Greens Oil-Free Hash
Sweet Garnet Yams and collard greens come together for a plant-powered breakfast! This oil-free, vegan recipe has subtle smoky flavor. With carrots and zucchini, this dish is also gluten-free and AIP-friendly. Make a batch on the weekend for healthy meals throughout the week.
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Mains
Smoky Un-Beetable Beet and Black Bean Veggie Burgers
These smoky veggie burgers are un-beetable! With a hearty plant-based base of brown rice and black beans, they pack big flavor. Make a batch for a satisfying vegan dinner.
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Breakfast
Oil-Free Roasted Purple Power Cauliflower Potato Hash
Eat your Purple Power! This easy, oil-free hash uses beautiful purple cauliflower, potato, and onion for a healthy breakfast. Roast off these veggies during weekend meal-prep and enjoy throughout the week. Works great as a filling for vegan breakfast burritos or serve as vegetarian side at Sunday brunch.
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Soups & Stews
Sweet Potato Chipotle Plant-Based Chili
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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Mains
Hoppin' John: Southern Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Rice
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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Mini Vegan Barbecue Lentil Loaves
These satisfying lentil loaves are full of flavor and a cinch to make! Smoked paprika adds summer, BBQ-flavor to a quick mix of mashed lentils and flax. Make a batch of these and use for appetizers at a party, sandwich in a pita for a healthy, plant-based lunch, or slather with Chipotle Barbecue Sauce for a satisfying, gluten-free dinner.
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Salads & Slaw
Healthy Vegan German Potato Salad
Easy | Servings: 6 | Ready In: 20 minutes | Yield: 8 cups This simple recipe is a healthy, vegan twist on a classic summer favorite. Traditionally made with bacon and cider vinegar, this plant-based version gets bold flavor from smoked salt and spicy brown mustard. Serve this side dish for a gluten-free side that