All Recipes and Posts Tagged plant based

almost raw tacos

(Almost) Raw Tacos

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Try these fresh little things and you won't be sorry! Fresh, filling, and so fun to eat!

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No-Oil Chocolate Chip Buckwheat Pancakes

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This is our absolute favorite pancake recipe! Adapted from Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, this ...

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Strawberry Kale Salad

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

Love kale? Love strawberries? You'll love this unlikely combo!

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Hearty Pesto Bagels

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Mm! For all the pesto lovers! This is so hearty, fresh, and filling, and good for either breakfast, lunch, or ...

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Walnut Oat Scones

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

If I could only have one sweet treat for the rest of my life, it would be a scone.

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Black Bean Chili

Black Bean Chili

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

One of our family favorites! Pretty quick and simple to make. It's even oil free!

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Quinoa Tater Tots

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

These quinoa tater tots are a sure fire healthy snack that won't disappoint any time of the day.

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Black Pepper and Rosemary Crackers

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Yum! These crunchy little crackers will fill your house with a deep rosemary aroma as they bake. They’re not too ...

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Creamy Pineapple Pie

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

This modified pie is a sweet and tart dessert that won't disappoint!

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Quick Brown Rice and Bean Burritos

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

I don’t know about you but I always have cooked brown rice in my fridge, it makes whipping up meals ...

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Peppermint Patties

Average Rating: (3.9 / 5)

These are a delicious, minty once-in-awhile treat!50

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Spicy Sesame Tofu Stir-fry

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

The right combination of spicy and sweet gives this dish a great flavor!

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Loaded Vegetable Pasta Salad

Average Rating: (4.3 / 5)

I love pasta salad, and we like a lot of vegetables in ours so this is definitely a meal in ...

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Sweet & Salty Tofu Bites

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This recipe is super fast, really tasty, and costs a couple bucks for the tofu. It's a great finger ...

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Shepherd’s Pie

Average Rating: (4.4 / 5)

I have made this dish many, many times. This vegan version of the British classic is always a hit. I ...

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Sauteed Ruby Chard

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I’m currently visiting Animal Place Sanctuary and it’s been so nice to wake up in the morning and pick fresh produce to ...

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Mediterranean Polenta Scramble

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

All of my favorite flavors together in one delicious dish!      

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Veggie Wrap

Average Rating: (3 / 5)

These are quick, healthy, gluten-free wraps that are filled with nutritious goodness.

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Orange Glazed Tempeh Kabobs

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This dish packs a solid punch of orange goodness!

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Cinnamon Spice Almonds

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Average Rating: (5 / 5)

These are really yummy. With just a hint of sweetness and spice they make a tasty and healthy snack. Enjoy ...

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Peanut Butter Banana Bars

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This dessert is quick, easy and nutritious! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

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Sweetheart Short Stacks

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

February brings us Valentine's Day AND International Pancake Day! Knock off two holidays at once with these delicious short ...

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Almond Parsley Potatoes

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Here is a very simple recipe that is a true crowd pleaser. This dish is a great side or appetizer. ...

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Coconut Curry Soup

Average Rating: (3.7 / 5)

A couple years ago my dear friend Gretchen shared this recipe with me and it is now a go-to in ...

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Triple Stack Tofu Sandwich

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Sometimes you gotta get messy, and this one doesn't disappoint.

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Creamy White Bean and Chive Spread

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

For those of us avoiding soy and processed foods, this is the perfect spread for a bagel, toast or crackers! ...

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Sweet & Spicy Tempeh Wrap

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

This is a quick meal or snack that has some of the greatest tempeh I’ve made, all in about 15 ...

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Pistachio Crusted Tofu

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Turn plain old tofu into these tasty pistachio crusted fillets!

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Spicy Lentil Kalamata Spread

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

This is yummy, healthy and easy. Equally great as a dip when it’s freshly made and warm, and as a ...

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Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Calzones

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

This recipe was inspired by my awesome friend Amy. She often makes several batches and freezes them individually for her ...

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SpinachPepperPolentaPie

Garlicky Spinach and Pepper Polenta Pie

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

This is a nice change of pace from all the bean and tofu based savory pies out there. I love ...

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Lemon Coconut Pie

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Here is my last pie recipe for a few months! This pie is a great holiday treat. If you use ...

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Triple Ginger Cookies

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Love ginger? These cookies are for you! They taste just like ginger snaps, but they’re much better because of the candied ...

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MediterraneanFarroSalad

Colorful Farro Salad

Average Rating: (4.4 / 5)

Here is a light, healthy meal to help you detox from all that holiday food!  To me, nothing is more ...

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LemonGarlicQuinoaWithwhitebeansandolives

Lemon Garlic Quinoa with White Beans and Olives

Average Rating: (4.5 / 5)

This is a nice healthy and filling meal, and for something I hastily put together one night I thought this ...

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Apple Pie

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Here is a very simple pie recipe to get you through any holiday stress!

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Simple Roasted Mushrooms

Average Rating: (4.9 / 5)

  These are super easy yet oh so delicious. I love the deep mushroom flavor that comes out when you ...

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Pot Pie

Average Rating: (3.3 / 5)

There is nothing more tummy warming than a big slice of vegetable pot pie. This crowd pleaser does take a ...

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Oatmeal Cranberry Cookie Jar

Average Rating: (4.5 / 5)

Give the gift of cookies this year with this easy, quick cookies in a jar!

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Banana Kale Smoothie

Average Rating: (4.1 / 5)

    Believe it or not my toddler LOVES kale, it’s the only vegetable he will touch! So needless to ...

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Baby Bok Choy with Soy Sauce and Garlic

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This is a quick and easy way of cooking baby bok choy, and it makes a great dish served alongside ...

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Mexican Hot Chocolate

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

Most people don’t know, but the Mexican hot chocolate that you can buy at the store that looks like this ...

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Cucumber Tofu Rolls

Average Rating: (4.5 / 5)

A quick and easy protein boost, as a side or snack.

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Guacamole

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

  Oh man I love guacamole, is there anybody out there who doesn’t?? This recipe is so delicious, it’s hands ...

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Quinoa Cranberry Stuffing

Average Rating: (3.7 / 5)

This is an easy way to sneak in a really healthy grain into this delicious side dish.

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Mushroom Gravy

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

This fast and easy gravy not only tastes great, but fills your home with a warm, autumn aroma.

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Every Day Sandwich Bread

Everyday Sandwich Bread

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Bread is about the most inexpensive thing you can make and it’s far superior than the store-bought stuff! Making bread ...

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7  veggi Broth

Rich Homemade Vegetable Broth

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

From our amazing friend, Marion: Vegetable broth is a big part of many vegan/vegetarian recipes.  Being a plant eater means ...

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Veggie Sausage

Average Rating: (4.5 / 5)

They're quick, easy, and healthier than sausage!

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Mushroom Orzo Soup

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

  There’s  just something so satisfying about a hot bowl of soup on a chilly day. This soup is simple ...

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Apple Cranberry Crisp

Average Rating: (4.3 / 5)

Autumn means apple crisp as much as humanly possible!

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Spicy Carrot Soup

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Last week, my local grocery store had carrots on sale for .49 per pound! When I saw the price, I ...

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Hard Candy Apples

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Halloween is right around the corner and these hard candy apples are the perfect treat. Kids get their sugar fix ...

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

A quick and easy way to turn pumpkins seeds into a healthy, fast snack or a great salad topping!

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Pomegranate Jel

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Jello for grown folks!

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Yellow Lentil Hummus

Average Rating: (4.3 / 5)

A few weeks ago, I had a store-bought container of hummus. It was spicy yellow lentil hummus. This was the BEST store-bought hummus I ever ...

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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I posted two hummus recipes today. I bought a jar of roasted red peppers to add to the last one. ...

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Severed Finger Lemon Sugar Cookies

Average Rating: (3.5 / 5)

Talk about finger foods! Try these fun cookies for the holidays.

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Yum Yum Alphabet Pasta

Average Rating: (3.7 / 5)

M'm! M'm! Good. And good for you!

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Crockpot Four Bean Chili

Average Rating: (4.7 / 5)

This is the easiest, laziest and cheapest recipe of all time, not to mention it's the perfect comfort food after ...

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Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

The roasted garlic and rosemary makes this tasty side dish a warming treat.

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Pumpkin Pie Shake

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A tasty Halloween treat!

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Sweet Coconut Thai Tofu

Average Rating: (4.7 / 5)

The mixture of sweet, sour, and spicy is just right, and makes for a flavorful dish.

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Pumpkin Tofu Curry

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

I absolutely love pumpkin season. This is a Thanksgiving favorite for me! You can add carrots and potatoes or any ...

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Blueberry Pancakes

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Here is a very simple recipe for blueberry (and fruit) pancakes! I mixed AP flour and rice flour to give ...

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Peanut Butter Bonbons

Average Rating: (4.2 / 5)

These are quick and easy, bite-sized and irresistible!

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Besan Pumpkin Scones

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I am excited that fall has arrived. To celebrate my excitement, I have made Besan Pumpkin Scones. Besan is chickpea ...

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Low Fat Chili

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

It is going to start getting cold, cook this chili and warm up!

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Banana Pancakes

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

I adapted this recipe from Vegan With A Vengeance. If you don’t have that book, get it – it’s really ...

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Sweet Tomato Chutney

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

This chutney's amazing flavor packs a punch!

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Roasted Peaches with Vanilla and Raspberries

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

As summer comes to an end, roasted peaches with a vanilla glaze and raspberries keep it alive.

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Pumpkin Pasta Bake

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

A cozy pasta bake that will have you wishing for cool weather!

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Paletas de Sandía (Watermelon Popsicles)

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When I was a little girl my grandma worked out a daily deal with the “paleta man” (ice cream man ...

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Veggie Ramen

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

Veggie Ramen for when you only have change in your pocket for a meal.

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Cashew “Korma”

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

I LOVE Indian food. I would eat it every day if I could. Last night, I was trying to figure out ...

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BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Wrap with Apple Coleslaw

Average Rating: (3.5 / 5)

I had heard about people using jackfruit in wraps, and tacos and I was a bit skeptical.  I thought I ...

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Barley and Bean Soup

Average Rating: (4.7 / 5)

If you’ve read the Contributors Page, you’d know that soup is something that I can’t get enough of, even if it’s 90 ...

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Zucchini Bread

Average Rating: (4.8 / 5)

This zucchini bread is super easy to make and puts all that extra zucchini to use. Plus it makes ...

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“Vegánh Mi” (Vegan Vietnamese Bánh Mi Sandwich)

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

For my money, the bánh mi is the best sandwich in the world. It’s spicy, sweet, sour, crunchy, hot, cold, and ...

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Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Try these low calorie, low fat, and very filling stuffed peppers!

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Yam and Avocado Sandwich

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

A few years ago I worked at a restaurant in Sacramento, CA called Sugar Plum Vegan and they had a ...

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Raspberry Mockjitos

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

As the summer winds down (or is just starting here in San Francisco), these are nice drinks everyone can enjoy.

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Banana Cheesecake

Average Rating: (4.3 / 5)

Desserts, desserts, desserts…..I LOVE desserts! I tend to bake most of my desserts (cookies, pies, scones, cakes) but it was ...

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Tortillas de Harina – Handmade Flour Tortillas

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

I used to love making homemade tortillas with my grandma as a child. She’d let me roll out the dough ...

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Tofu Fillets with Tomato Herb Pan Sauce

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

A pretty simple dish with a lot of different flavors, but the charred cherry tomatoes add this great burst of ...

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Pickled Carrots & Daikon Radish (Do Chua)

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Daikon radish and carrots pickled in rice vinegar and sugar is a staple of Vietnamese cuisine; it’s a great-tasting (and ...

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Broccoli and Potato Soup

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

I’ve told you before and I’ll tell you again … I love soup!! Here in Sacramento it’s currently 102 degrees ...

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Kale Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Average Rating: (3.8 / 5)

This is a super easy salad with kale as the base. And the tahini dressing? So good.

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Pumpkin Pasta

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Is it fall yet? I wish! I love summer food and the weather but I am ready for cooler days ...

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Aaron’s Vegan Banana Bread

Average Rating: (4.5 / 5)

When my friend Aaron moved to Seattle, WA a few years back, we kept in touch through snail mail. He ...

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Udon with Spicy Tofu & Greens

Average Rating: (4.3 / 5)

This is a quick, easy recipe that looks minimal but really impresses.

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Split Pea Soup

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

This recipe is very similar to my Grandmothers– hers did have pork fat and ham hocks. The smoky flavor comes ...

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Kale Chips

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Put down the potato chips and try these!

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Apple Pie Burritos

Average Rating: (3.5 / 5)

They are super quick, really easy, fun to make with the little ones in your life and satisfy the biggest ...

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Fettuccine Alfredo

Average Rating: (4.3 / 5)

Last week I was really craving some creamy noodles. I also ran a crazy amount of miles that day, and ...

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Spicy Quinoa Tofu Roll

Average Rating: (4.2 / 5)

Ditch the rice and replace it with quinoa in this spicy sushi roll.

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Raw Corn Chowder

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

This recipe was donated to us by fellow bloggers from The Yummy Kind blog. They happily offer recipes, cooking classes, and basic ...

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Spicy Mint Brussels Sprouts

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

I hear you: "Brussels Sprouts? Really?" But these are a game changer! The right amount of mint and ...

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Refrigerator Garlic Dill Pickles

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Crisp & tangy sour refrigerator pickles!

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Pistachio Hummus

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Hummus- the perfect food for any occasion! Hummus is one of those dishes/recipes that are so fun to make. You ...

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Skillet Cornbread

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

If someone gave you a piece of this cornbread and you didn’t know it was vegan, you’d never guess. Seriously. ...

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Veggie Kung Pao

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Skip the take out and make this quick and easy Veggie Kung Pao at home!

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Arroz Con Leche

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Since I haven’t been lucky enough to find the Carnation condensed soy milk (or I have been too lazy to ...

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

This isn't exactly healthy, but it's plant-based, on a budget and it tastes amazing. So whip these up and ...

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Sweet Potato and Jalapeno Burger

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I am always trying to create yummy summer BBQ friendly plant based burgers. I know there are so many quick ...

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Sweet-and-Sour Curried Squash Pickles

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Got way too much squash on your hands, from either your or a friend’s garden? This quick pickle (adapted from ...

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Lentil Tacos

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Guilt free tacos filled with protein and fiber. These will fill up even the biggest of eaters.

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Tofu Chilaquiles

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

The name chilaquiles is derived from the Nahuatl (language of the Aztecs in Mexico) word chil-a-quilitl which means “herbs or ...

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Fresh Spring Rolls

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

These rolls are healthy, tasty and fresh, for a fractio

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Waffles

Average Rating: (4.5 / 5)

This is a recipe from some of my dearest friends, David and Rebecca. I’ve had these waffles many times and ...

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Black Bean & Quinoa Burger

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

This burger is a great plant based option for your summer barbecues!

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Mexican Fideo

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Here is a quick and easy recipe for the “sopa” my grandma used to make for me. It’s a Mexican ...

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Pita Bread Pizza

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June 30th is National Vegan Pizza Day so I thought I would make these super easy pita bread pizzas to ...

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BBQ Chickpea Wrap

Average Rating: (3.8 / 5)

Quick and easy protein packed meal.

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Raspberry Bread Pudding

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

Total cost (minus sundries): $7 So, the last couple of weeks I shared with you my orange ginger tofu and ...

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Butternut Squash Tagine

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I am always looking for meals that are very simple to cook and produce a ton of food- this recipe ...

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Cucumber Salsa

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

The name “Cucumber Salsa” is just about a recipe in itself – dice up your cucumbers, add some acid and ...

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Summer Bowties

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

I know we say this often, but this really is fantastic for a pot luck. Summers in Sacramento are brutally ...

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Mexican Vegetable Soup

Average Rating: (4.8 / 5)

My mom’s side of the family is from Mexico and whenever  I hang out with them I can guarantee that ...

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Sweet Lime Tofu with Green Beans

Average Rating: (4.8 / 5)

So this has a sweet flavor from the brown sugar, a little sour from the lime and a little hot ...

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Hot and Sour Soup

Average Rating: (4.4 / 5)

Below is my take on the very simple and affordable “Hot and Sour Soup” Feel free to mix in any ...

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Berry Lemon Smoothie

Average Rating: (4.5 / 5)

When fresh berries are $.77 at my local grocery store, I hoard and freeze them. I whipped this smoothie up ...

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Orange Ginger Tofu

Average Rating: (4.6 / 5)

Fresh orange and ginger give this tofu dish a great burst of flavor.

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Real Deal Chocolate Pudding

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Creamy chocolate pudding!

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Baked Falafel

Average Rating: (4.5 / 5)

Here is a great lunch, dinner or snack year around! If you are baking these in the summer, get up ...

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Mixed Berry “Ice Cream”

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This is SO easy. Really. The only bit of planning required is that the berries need to be frozen ahead ...

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Sticky Coconut Rice Topped With Mango (Kow Neuw Mamuang)

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

Mangos are in season which means they’re super cheap, I bought this one for $.50 cents! I got the idea ...

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Blackberry Vinaigrette

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

There’s something special about cooking with people that you love. I always feel so thankful to have a boyfriend and ...

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Seashells with Basil and Tomatoes

Average Rating: (4.7 / 5)

This pasta, tomato and basil powerhouse makes a great summertime meal on those warm nights.

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“Tuna” Salad

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Spring/Summer is here, and picnic season has officially started! One of my favorite picnic foods is my very simple and ...

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Mango Salsa with a Twist

Average Rating: (3.6 / 5)

I can’t get over how amazing this salsa is! It makes me want to invite my friends over so I ...

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Lemon and Rosemary Deodorizer

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

I wasn’t sure if this was appropriate to put on Plant Based on a Budget, but since it’s technically a recipe ...

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Crazy Cake!

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

I'm not joking - you can prep this amazingly moist chocolate cake in less than five minutes. You don't ...

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Chow Mein

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

This is my version of chow mein. I used the produce that I had on hand,  but usually I like to ...

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Potatoes in Wine

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

This recipe is from our dear reader Noelle J. This is a yummy recipe that yields quite a bit and ...

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Cucumber Watermelon Lemonade

Average Rating: (4.8 / 5)

I picked some lemons off of my tree and spent $1.50 on a pre-cut 1/4 watermelon and cucumber.  It’s so ...

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Free Formed Bread

Average Rating: (4.8 / 5)

For $5 you can make several loaves of some of the greatest bread you've had. And don't be fooled ...

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(Sorta) Spicy Peanut Sauce

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

This is a really quick and easy sauce that you can make in a couple of minutes with stuff you ...

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Berry Lemon Scones

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

These are my “go-to” breakfast treats when I have friends over. Trust me, you cannot go wrong with these. Your ...

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Simple Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Happy Mother’s Day! If you haven’t figured out what to get your mom yet, here’s a simple & easy way ...

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Strawberry Mint Sorbet

Average Rating: (4.8 / 5)

Ever since strawberry season hit, we’ve been buying them by the half-flat from a farm down the road. Fresh organic ...

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Avocado Pesto

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

This pesto recipe is a great dinner, lunch, summer salad…Ohh…it’s just great! One word of advice, eat right away- we ...

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Easy Mole Poblano

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Traditional mole sauce is delicious, and also time-consuming, labor-intensive, and esoteric-ingredient-requiring. And while those sorts of recipes are generally the ...

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Israeli Couscous Salad

Average Rating: (4.6 / 5)

I tried to recreate this from a meal my friend Lindsay made for me awhile back.  It’s a great potluck ...

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Brazilian French Toast

Average Rating: (4.3 / 5)

A new take on an old breakfast favorite will drive you bananas.

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Golden Garlic Rice

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A simple, fragrant side dish that receives its glow from achiote powder. The rice pairs well with any Latin meal. I served ...

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Beet Burgers

Average Rating: (4.5 / 5)

'Tis the season for BBQs, impress people with these awesome beet burgers.

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Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Caramelized Shallots

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

Asparagus is in season, it’s cheap, and it’s delicious! So now’s the time, kids – go get some from the ...

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Crispy Fried Tofu Wontons

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

A tasty side dish that's always sure to please a crowd.

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Chocolate Coconut Bars

Average Rating: (3.5 / 5)

There are a lot of variations of these bars and this is the one I like the best. Most call ...

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Miso-Glazed Snap Peas with Horseradish “Snow”

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

One of my favorite cookbooks is David Chang’s “Momofuku.” Though Chang’s known as Mr. Pork (and a lot of the ...

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Chap Chae-Style Soba Noodles

Chap Chae-Style Soba Noodles

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Dating back to the 17th century, chap chae (or japchae) is maybe the most popular  and best-known Korean noodle dish ...

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Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

These are tasty cookies that remind me of being a kid. I was feeling in a raspberry mood today, but ...

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Sweet Potato Burritos

Average Rating: (4.8 / 5)

My friend Michelle shared this recipe with me years ago. She originally made it as a filling for quesadillas, but ...

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Mexican Rice

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

This rice has to be the cheapest, tastiest thing that I make. I spent about $2 making this dish. I ...

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Guacamole

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

I use this guacamole recipe for everything: burritos, burgers, potlucks. I love it!

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