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    How to Make the Best Damn Instapot Vegan Chili with Abbot’s Plant-Based Meat

    September 24, 2025September 25, 2025

    This is the Best Damn Instapot Vegan Chili recipe ever! My go-to recipe for fooling my carnivorous friends, this satisfying, healthy recipe uses Abbot’s brand of plant-based ground beef.  Combined with hearty beans, bold spices, and roasted tomatoes, this is a dinner you’ll want on repeat.

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    Cozy Plant-Based Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

    February 7, 2025September 25, 2025

    This plant-based recipe for Cozy Wild Rice Mushroom Soup is a warm bowl of comfort. Hearty mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and kale combine with wild rice for a deliciously, satisfying vegan meal. This is a one-pot wonder that you’ll crave when the weather gets cold.

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

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    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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  • Mediterranean Lentil Soup - Healthy, Plant-Based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Healthy Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup with Spinach

    May 10, 2021September 25, 2025

    This oil-free Mediterranean green lentil soup with spinach makes a delicious, healthy meal. With simple ingredients and basic spices, you want this plant-based vegan recipe.

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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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  • Italian Braised Fennel and Peppers with Cannellini Beans - Healthy, Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Vegan Whole Foods Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Italian Braised Fennel and Peppers with Cannellini Beans

    February 4, 2020February 26, 2025

    Classic Italian flavors come together in this oil-free vegan recipe. Sweet bell peppers, fennel, and creamy cannellini beans make a hearty, plant-based stew. Enjoy over Herb Cauliflower Mash or the Ultimate Mashed Potatoes for a satisfying, healthy dinner.

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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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  • 1 Middle Eastern Green Lentil Stew with Potatoes - Healthy, Plant-based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free Hearty Vegan Soup Dinner Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Middle Eastern Green Lentil Stew with Potatoes

    November 13, 2019November 13, 2019

    Hearty chunks of vegetables and green lentils create the base for this satisfying plant-based stew. Authentic Middle Eastern flavor comes from a spice blend called Ras al Hanout. This comforting one-pot meal makes a big batch. Freeze extras for future meals.

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