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Breaded Crispy Chewy Tofu

This vegan breaded tofu is crispy and chewy, as well as baked, oil-free and packed full of so much flavor and meaty texture. The end result literally has the texture of a chicken nugget. BREADED CRISPY CHEWY TOFU Have you tried breaded tofu before? If not, then you definitely gotta try this new recipe! I…

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Easy Vegan Stovetop Granola With Pecan Butter

You can make the easiest homemade vegan stovetop granola in just 20 minutes! You don’t need the oven or a bunch of time. It is easy, gluten-free and absolutely delicious! EASY VEGAN STOVETOP GRANOLA Who knew you could make granola on the stovetop and never turn your oven on?! It is ready in a fraction…

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Vegan Creamy Enchilada Lentils

Learn how to make the most delicious Vegan Creamy Enchilada Lentils using simple wholesome ingredients! This recipe is quick, easy and ready in 30 minutes.  VEGAN CREAMY ENCHILADA LENTILS I created this recipe for dinner one evening when I needed to use up some ingredients. It turned out really delicious, super fast and easy to…

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5 Ingredient Easy Tofu

The most incredible vegan simple easy tofu that is loaded with flavor, bbq sauce and only 5 ingredients needed. This is the easiest most flavorful tofu requiring no soaking, no pressing and no marinating overnight! 5 INGREDIENT EASY TOFU Here is my go-to weekly tofu recipe! It requires NO soaking or marinating overnight! It’s truly…

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Vegan Thai Peanut Salad (Oil-free)

This Vegan Thai Peanut Salad is oil-free, easy to make, so delicious and uses everyday simple ingredients. Fresh veggies and a tahini and peanut butter (or almond butter if allergic) sauce make the perfect salad that is wholesome and nutritious! VEGAN THAI PEANUT SALAD This is the salad you make when you want to impress…

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Vegan Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie for One

This is the perfect vegan single serve cookie to make when you are craving a delicious, easy cookie but don’t want to make an entire batch of cookies! This large Vegan Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie for one is also gluten-free and grain-free, moist, fudgy, so decadent, chewy with crispy edges! VEGAN CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES…

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No Bake Chocolate Granola Bites

All you need to make these vegan gluten-free NO Bake Chocolate Granola Bites is just 30 minutes and 6 main ingredients!! Almond or sunflower flour, flaxseeds, instant oats, maple syrup, almond butter, chocolate chips and salt! NO BAKE CHOCOLATE GRANOLA BITES I whipped these up this week when I was craving a healthier snack option…

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Vegan Whipped Ricotta with Pistachio Crumble

This is the most incredible dairy-free Vegan Appetizer to serve to your guests! Vegan Whipped Ricotta Cheese with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Pistachio Olive Crumble! VEGAN WHIPPED RICOTTA CHEESE This vegan whipped ricotta is served with roasted cherry tomatoes and then topped with a divine pistachio olive crumble! It is fancy schmancy and so pretty,…

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Vegan Almond Ricotta Cheese

Vegan Almond Ricotta Cheese made with slivered almonds, vinegar, yogurt, water and salt. So easy and tastes so authentic and like True Food Kitchen’s ricotta cheese! It is creamy, smooth, rich, thick and heavenly. VEGAN ALMOND RICOTTA CHEESE Does the fact that ricotta cheese is made with dairy stop me from creating the most amazing,…

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Vegan Mexican Polenta Casserole

This Vegan Mexican Polenta Casserole is absolutely a delicious plant-based dairy-free and gluten-free meal that will wow meat eaters and all eaters! VEGAN MEXICAN POLENTA CASSEROLE I truly believe when I wing a recipe, it turns out to be some of my best recipes! Evidence of my most popular recipe of all-time, my Garlic Alfredo,…

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