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Hearty main course dishes that are vegan, oil-free, and gluten-free.

 

Not sure what to try first? Easy Lentil Bolognese or Vegan Instant Pot Chili with Greens are popular choices.

  • Tofu Steaks (vegan)
  • Easy Pasta Bolognese with Red Lentils (vegan)
  • Quick Curry Ramen
  • 5 Colorful Spring Vegan Recipes for Easter
  • Vegan Street Corn Salad
  • Black Bean Mushroom Tacos
  • Pulled Shiitake Mushroom BBQ
  • Vegan Chickpea Salad
  • Easy Creamy Shells and Cheese
  • All-American Burger
  • Bacon Mac and Cheese BBQ Blue Burger
  • Vegan Watermelon Salad (oil-free)
  • Balsamic Pasta Salad
  • Gluten-Free Vegan Gnocchi
  • Vegan Gnocchi Soup (oil-free)
  • Vegan Cheese Fondue
  • Vegan Winter Salad
  • Cheesy Potatoes with Kale and Lentils
  • Broccoli and Cherry Tomato Pasta
  • 41 Easy College Dorm Room-Friendly Vegan Recipes
  • Easy Green and Purple Summer Rolls
  • Potato Corn Chowder (vegan)
  • Vegan Mango Summer Rolls
  • Vegan Instant Pot Chili with Greens (oil-free)
  • Vegan Buddha Bowls
  • Easy Vegan Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
  • Potato Leek Lentil Stew
  • Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with Pine Nuts and Lettuce Wraps
  • Sesame Tofu Salad (vegan)
  • Hearty Vegan Radicchio Salad
  • 21 Easy Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
  • Creamy Oil-Free Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
  • Oil-free Veggie Stir Fry with Tofu
  • Veggie Enchilada Casserole
  • Mango Taco Salad
  • Vegan Mexican Flatbread Pizza
  • Shepherdless Pie for the Ultimate Vegan Thanksgiving
  • 30-Minute Vegetable Curry with Quinoa and Red Lentils
  • Smoky Kale and Chickpeas with Miso Peanut Drizzle From Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking
  • Veggie-Packed Tofu Scramble
  • Quick and Easy Vegan Curry Fried Rice
  • Edamame and Bok Choy Sauté with Rice Noodles and Miso Lime Sauce

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Welcome to a world of beautiful food!

I'm Kari, and this is where I celebrate beautiful ingredients and focus on ways to make eating more plants easier. Recipes are centered around whole foods and are vegan, cooked without the need for oil, mostly refined sugar-free and gluten-free. And so delicious!


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