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Easy Chickpeasy: Oil-Free Hummus-Style Dip

As with most of my recipes, this one is by no means traditional, but it is super easy, quick, delicious, and healthy. It comes together in no time using pantry staples…you don’t even need any fresh ingredients! This is an oil-free hummus-style dip that goes great with crackers, veggies, or toast. It also makes a […]

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Oil-Free Vegan Baked Lentil Patties

These lentil patties are so good for batch cooking and freezing so you always have them on hand. It does take a little forethought to make them, as it is best to let the mixture chill in the fridge for at least a half hour before baking. This requires more planning than I usually like […]

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Pumpkin Cherry Baked Oatmeal

Try this baked oatmeal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert! Perfect for a holiday gathering when you need an easy brunch idea. I’ve used pumpkin and cherries for the flavor base, but feel free to mix it up! Use bananas instead of pumpkin (or in addition to) for more sweetness. Try blueberries or other berries instead […]

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Cozy Instant Pot Black-Eyed Pea Stew

Who says you have to wait for New Year to eat black-eyed peas? This powerhouse legume is good anytime of year! Packed with protein, fiber, iron, and more. And of course they are delicious! Plus this recipe couldn’t be simpler. Throw everything (except your greens) into the Instant Pot, wilt the greens in at the […]

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Warm Spice Potato Bean Stew

It’s time for two of my favorite things. Fall is one of my favorite times of year. Soups and stews are my favorite thing to cook. I love the cool weather and getting cozy with a big bowl of stew. Plus soups and stews are so easy to make. Simply throw a bunch of stuff […]

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Tofu Scramble Seasoning Blend

Mix up this seasoning blend so you don’t have to pull out tons of spice jars every time you want tofu scramble. As written this recipe will make about 4 batches of tofu scramble. Use about 3 tablespoons of the mix per one package of tofu. You could easily double or triple the recipe if […]

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Banana Oat Snack Cookies

I know I already did 5 days of oatmeal recently, so you may be sick of hearing about oats. But oats are so healthy and one of my favorite foods. I love to find every way to incorporate more into my day. These snack cookies are perfect. They are not too sweet, but so tasty. […]

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Tangy Broccoli Carrot Slaw

Last week I showed you one way to incorporate cruciferous vegetables in a lazy cabbage soup. This week I show you another delicious way to get in your daily cruciferous serving with broccoli! This oil-free, mayo-free, light broccoli slaw is a perfect snack or side. I find the sour tangy flavor addictive, but there are […]

Cabbage soup in a dutch oven
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Lazy Cabbage and Black Lentil Soup

If you’ve read my post about building a balanced vegan diet, you know I try to include cruciferous vegetables every day. Cabbage is one of my favorites and cabbage soup is a great way to incorporate it. It is so healthy and tasty. I make it a little different every time depending on what I […]