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Red Fruit Salad

A Red Fruit Salad choc full of refreshing watermelon and sweet fresh berries tossed with a fresh mint and lime juice dressing. Only 7 ingredients and 116 calories per serving!

Carrot Ginger Soup With Fried Garlic Chips & Roasted Sesame Croutons

Naturally vegan, this Carrot and Ginger Soup is elegantly flavored with white miso paste, fresh ginger and loads of crunchy vegetables, then garnished with fried garlic chips and roasted sesame croutons. Guaranteed to please even the pickiest palate!

Best Blueberry Salad With Black Grapes and Avocado

An easy Blueberry Salad loaded with fresh blueberries, chilled black…

Gochujang Maple Roasted Carrots

These Gochujang Carrots are maple roasted, then drizzled with a sweet, spicy Korean-inspired sauce and a cilantro scallion salsa Verde for an unusual twist on traditional roasted carrots.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy air fryer sweet potato fries are an easy snack to serve with your favorite dipping sauce or a quick side dish to pair with my epic Portobello Mushroom Burger or Grilled Carrot Dogs.

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Roasted Bell Pepper Salad With Herby Vinaigrette & Zaatar Pita Chips

Introducing my Roasted Bell Pepper Salad with herby vinaigrette and crispy Zaatar pita chips with the best flavor. Sweet peppers and cherry tomatoes are drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and roasted to perfection, then ornately layered on a plate with arugula, lots of herbs and dotted with vegan burrata. We finish with a drizzle of an amazing herby vinaigrette for the most vibrant salad ever.

Chopped Thai Salad With Spicy Ginger Peanut Sauce

This Chopped Thai Salad is choc-full of raw, healthy vegetables and saturated with spicy peanut dressing that makes you want to drink it right from the jar. It’s a versatile raw vegan salad that is ready in minutes and makes for a quick, easy lunch or light dinner.

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Easy Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes (3 Ingredients)

These Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes are fluffy and creamy, requiring only 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to make. Perfect for any time of year you want a quick, one pot side dish without a lot of fuss. Vegan and gluten-free with many variations.

Easy Vegan Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

This Vegan Biscuit Recipe is made with simple ingredients that you’re likely to already have on hand, These yummy, flakey buttermilk biscuits are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and are just about the best vegan biscuits you’ll ever have!

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Homemade Vegan Cranberry Sauce (Refined Sugar-Free)

Vegan Cranberry Sauce: no holiday table is complete without it. My healthy vegan cranberry sauce recipe uses no refined sugars and is made with just a few simple ingredients that you probably have on hand. The perfect balance between sweet and tart and so much better than the grocery store canned stuff!

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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts make the perfect side dish for the holiday season or any weeknight dinner. Exploding with robust flavor from roasted veggies, fresh herbs and savory seasonings, there’s nothing better than a delicious side dish with deep flavor to adorn your holiday table. My sweet potato Brussel sprouts recipe is a naturally vegan and gluten-free recipe.

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Best Focaccia Bread With Asparagus and Onion (No-Knead)

This easy Focaccia Bread recipe will revolutionize your bread-making. Easy to make and no kneading required, this homemade focaccia bread is topped with red onion and asparagus and one you absolutely have to try.

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Crispy Baked Accordion Potatoes (Viral TikToc Recipe)

Accordion Potatoes, brushed with herby garlic butter, baked to crispy perfection in less then 30 minutes, then dipped in my Creamy Chipotle Sauce. Try them once to see why they’re the new viral craze on TikToc.

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How To Turn Overripe Bananas Into Banana Peel Bacon

Banana peel bacon? You betcha! Now you can prevent food waste and never toss out another overripe banana. This banana peel bacon recipe is smoky, crispy, savory and sweet, with a subtle hint of banana that’s the rage of social media. Vegan bacon here we come, and this banana bacon is also gluten-free, requires only 10 common ingredients, and is ready in about 15 minutes.

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Grilled Asparagus With Vegan Hollandaise Sauce

Nothing screams sunshine more than Vegan Hollandaise Sauce drizzled over Grilled Asparagus. With notes of bright citrus and crunchy in-season asparagus, this easy, completely plant-based recipe is made with no egg yolks and is ready in less than 30 minutes without having to turn on your oven.

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Very Twisted Garlic Bread

This easy swirled Vegan Garlic Bread recipe is the best, not only because it’s made without eggs or dairy, but because it’s fan-flipping-tastic. Homemade from scratch, using only 7 ingredients, this is a buttery vegan garlic bread that’s crusty on the outside, fluffy on the inside and pairs perfectly with many dishes.

40 Best Vegan Side Dishes For A Plant-Based Thanksgiving

Ooh la la, how about some simple vegan side dishes, bursting with flavor, for a plant-based Thanksgiving? Which, if I might say, is right around the corner. Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday to cook for and I love vegan sides with healthy ingredients. From crispy, air fryer Brussel sprouts to roasted Cauliflower mash potatoes, this amazing collection of vegan sides are quick and easy and perfect for maintaining a plant-based diet during the holidays.

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Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts With Balsamic Glaze

This easy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts recipe requires only 8 ingredients, is quick to make and super healthy. Tossed with garlic, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup and a blend of seasonings, air-fried to crispy perfection, then topped with beads of pomegranate and a sprinkle of coconut, this is a low calorie, low fat vegan side dish that pairs well with just about anything and would make a perfect addition to any dinner menu.

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Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes With Garlic Aioli

Sink your teeth into these crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes with wild rosemary and garlic aioli. The perfect, ultra crispy snack or side dish that requires no boil, no mess and minimal cleanup. Vegan, gluten-free, 9 ingredients, 40 minutes.

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Chopped Veggie Salad With Asparagus | No Lettuce

This Chopped Veggie Salad is made with asparagus, other chopped vegetables and high protein chickpeas then bathed in a garlicy, Orange Miso Dressing for an easy vegetable salad that will surpass the competition! This is a healthy, mostly raw vegan salad recipe that can be used as a side dish or entrée, has no lettuce, and is also gluten-free and oil free.