This healthy, oil-free gazpacho soup recipe uses fresh heirloom Kumato tomatoes. Enjoy this light, summer dish for an easy, quick plant-based meal.
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Oil-Free Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Pesto
Sun-dried tomatoes are bursting with bright flavor for this easy Oil-Free Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Pesto. Almonds provide a creamy base while fresh basil and nutritional yeast bring classic Italian flavor.Â
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Heirloom Brandywine Tomatoes Stuffed with Greek Cauliflower “Rice”
Big Brandywine tomatoes are stuffed with Greek Cauliflower Rice for this summer-inspired recipe. A satisfying whole foods, plant-based vegan dinner!
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Sweet Heat Tomato Jam
Advanced | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 50 minutes | Yield: 1 1/2 cups An acidic kick from balsamic plays with natural sweetness of tomatoes and smoky goodness from paprika come together in this oil-free Southern Tomato Jam. Similar to a traditional gastrique, it’s a mix of caramelized sweetness with a pop of vinegar’s brightness.
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Peppery Southern Grits with Sweet Heat Tomato Jam and Caramelized Chard
Advanced | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 60 minutes | Yield: about 8 cups (4 big bowls) Grits are Southern comfort food. Cooked slowly, with love, they become the hearty base for oil-free braised chard. A Sweet-Heat Tomato Jam packs more flavor as sweet tomatoes get a kick from spicy peppers and bright balsamic. This
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Pasta “alla Norma” – Eggplant with Gluten-Free Chickpea Cavatappi Pasta and Spicy Red Sauce
This plant-based recipe of the classic Italian recipe for Pasta “alla Norma” has chunks of roasted eggplant and a spicy tomato sauce. The traditional version uses lots of oil and cheese, but this healthy vegan version roasts the eggplant oil-free and skips the dairy. Use gluten-free cavatappi pasta for allergy-free dinner. One of my favorite eggplant recipes!
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Soups & Stews
Italian Winter Vegetable Barley Soup
Hearty barley is a budget-friendly whole grain that provides healthy fiber and protein. It pairs with seasonal winter vegetables and simple Italian flavors for this satisfying vegan soup. Enjoy this oil-free, plant-based recipe for an easy, yet satisfying, one-pot dinner. Serve with Lacinato Kale Waldorf Salad, Big ‘Ole Italian Chickpea Salad, or Quick Whole Wheat Flatbread.
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5 Minute Pico de Gallo – Essential Oil-Free Vegan Recipe
Easy | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 5 minutes | Yield: about 3 cups Nothing says fiesta quite like simple Pico de Gallo, an essential Mexican recipe. This healthy 5-ingredient recipe comes together in just 5 minutes for fresh authentic flavor. Use the freshest tomatoes for natural delicious flavor. Enjoy it over Mushroom Poblano Tacos, Easy
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Bulgur Stuffed Polish Cabbage Rolls: Oil-Free Vegan Galumpkis
Galumpkis, also known as Cabbage Rolls, are a classic Polish comfort food. This plant-based, vegan version skips the meat for a hearty, satisfying filling of whole grain bulgur and aromatic vegetables. The rolls are baked in asimple oil-free sweet and sour sauce for a healthy, satisfying dish that warms you to the core. It takes a little bit of work to make these, but it is worth the effort!
