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Vegan Basil Cream Sauce

Vegan Basil Cream Sauce. Dairy-free, oil-free, gluten-free and made with cashews and fresh basil and just a few simple ingredients. VEGAN BASIL CREAM SAUCE This is for all of those people who LOVE basil! A creamy, rich, decadent sauce bursting with fresh basil flavor. I couldn’t stop just eating it with a spoon. Most vegan…

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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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Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes (Gluten-free Options!)

The Best Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes to impress your family and guests! Most of these are gluten-free and all are oil-free as well! Nobody will miss the turkey! Vegans, non-vegans, everybody loves these recipes. I hope this Vegan Thanksgiving Meal Plan and dinner menu gives you lots of ideas and helps you all out and can…

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Vegan Cream Cheese Tomato and Basil Pasta

This easy Vegan Cream Cheese Tomato and Basil Pasta is a delicious and quick plant-based dinner made with healthy ingredients and easy-to-find ingredients. It comes together quickly, about a 30 minute meal, and can be made gluten-free using a gluten-free pasta like lentil or chickpea high protein pasta. Vegan meals don’t need to be complicated…

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Easy Vegan Meatballs (Baked, Oil-free)

These Easy Vegan Meatballs and Spaghetti are infused with amazing Italian dried herbs and flavor. These are baked, not fried, oil-free, dairy-free and made with chickpeas and couscous for amazing texture.  These Easy Vegan Meatballs are LOADED with flavor, Italian spices and wonderful texture. They are made with whole foods and plant-based protein from chickpeas…

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Amazing Vegan Baked Ziti (All Whole Foods!)

This is the most Amazing Vegan Baked Ziti ever and the best comfort food to make any day of the week! It has amazing flavor, packed with whole foods and easy ingredients and nothing processed. Oil-free with a gluten-free option. A total crowd-pleaser and will make the best vegan dinner to serve to guests! VEGAN…

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Easy Vegan Pesto (Oil-free!)

This simple and Easy Vegan Pesto recipe is fresh, oil-free, just 6 ingredients and takes just a few minutes to prepare. Healthy and wholesome with lots of fresh basil and pine nuts! EASY VEGAN PESTO I have always loved pesto. I love it even more with it is a healthy pesto, as well as being…

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Vegan Chickpea Curry (Oil-free!)

This Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry is oil-free and SO quick! Made in 1 pan with chickpeas, zucchini and bell pepper is so creamy and ready in about 30 minutes. Makes for a fast and easy dinner! Made with a homemade curry spice blend. It is so delicious and healthy! VEGAN CHICKPEA CURRY I love curries…

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closeup of pasta with fresh basil

Vegan Walnut Basil Pasta

This Vegan Walnut Basil Pasta is so meaty, full of flavor and ready in less than 30 minutes. Can be made gluten-free with pasta of your choice and is the perfect plant-based weeknight dinner! VEGAN WALNUT BASIL PASTA I love pasta, that is no secret. I also happen to love walnuts and basil just as…

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The Best Thai Peanut Sauce

This is the Best Thai Peanut Sauce ever. It is oil-free, healthy, naturally-sweetened and is so delicious and creamy! Made with just 7 ingredients. It goes great over pasta, rice noodles or dipping in veggies or a classic Thai peanut salad! BEST THAI PEANUT SAUCE Sometimes the best recipes come from joining 2 recipes together….

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