Two Easy Recipes! Looking for a healthy, oil-free alternative to traditional mayo? This post features two delicious, whole food, plant-based mayonnaise recipes that are rich, creamy, and packed with flavor—without any processed oils! Say goodbye to store-bought mayo and hello to these whole food, plant-based, oil-free vegan mayonnaise recipes made with simple, wholesome ingredients! This…
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Vegan Creamy Tuscan Tomato Soup / Oil Free
This Creamy Tuscan Tomato Soup is a warm, comforting bowl of goodness—rich, flavorful, and packed with plant-based nutrition. Unlike traditional tomato soups that rely on dairy for creaminess, this recipe gets its velvety texture from blended cannellini beans, which also add a boost of protein and fiber to keep you full and satisfied. The deep,…
Vegan Penne Pasta Bake
This hearty and nutritious dish brings together penne pasta, a savory blend of vegetables, lentils, and marinara sauce, making it perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It’s also an ideal go-to recipe for potlucks and effortless entertaining. This is a vegan adaptation of a pasta dish I used to make before embracing a…
Lemon Dill Chickpea Salad with Capers
This refreshing Lemon Dill Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner on a hot summer day. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, fresh vegetables, it’s dressed in a zesty lemon dill dressing with capers that adds a burst of flavor to every bite. Serve this scrumptious lemon dill chickpea salad…
Vegan Cinco de Mayo Recipe Round Up!
Indulge in a culinary fiesta with these 25 mouthwatering, vegan Mexican recipes that are as easy to make as they are delicious. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, these classics are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Start your feast with vibrant appetizers like crisp jicama slices drizzled with zesty lime juice, creamy…
Quinoa Minestrone Soup
Minestrone, a hearty soup hailing from Italy, boasts a rich history rooted in rustic culinary traditions. Crafted from a base of aromatic mirepoix—celery, onion, and carrots—this soup unfolds with a medley of seasonal vegetables, often embracing a vibrant array of beans and tomatoes. My own gluten free rendition diverges from the classic minestrone blueprint yet…
Roasted Garlic Hummus Board
Are you ready to try something extraordinary that involves hummus? This isn’t any kind of regular hummus it is garlic hummus, but not just any garlic – it’s roasted garlic. Roasting the garlic takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness. Roasting mellows out the garlic and makes it all buttery, smooth and creamy….
Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus
Elevate your next batch of homemade hummus by using oven roasted garlic. Roasting the garlic makes it become buttery and so creamy, adding a depth of flavor to the hummus that you will love. This is a simple and easy recipe to make, which, in my book is always a bonus. Enjoy this garlicky hummus…
Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies Gluten Free
This is my new favorite dessert recipe. I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. I was delighted with how delicious this recipe is, but yet it fits well into my healthy food plan. These Blondies are soft and chewy and the perfect ending to a meal. I am using the defatted peanut butter…
Zesty Quinoa Black Bean Salad
Simple and delicious would describe this Zesty Quinoa Bean Salad. You will find yourself making this to take to all your potlucks and workplace shared meals as well as part of your weekly batch cooking. One of the things that makes this salad special is that it can be enjoyed either hot or cold. I…