Creamy 8 Ingredient Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

Pierre Van Zylpasta, Recipes

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This easy vegan pumpkin pasta is made with only eight ingredients—including plant-based cream cheese, which gives it a lovely, creamy consistency. It’s a small batch recipe, which serves two people, and it’s the perfect thing to make when you have a half cup of pumpkin purée left over from baking! At this point in the fall—after thirty-one days of October—you may be ready for a break from pumpkin themed recipes. But I’ve got another for you. Hear me out? If you spend the…

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Quick Pickled Cucumber Slices

Pierre Van ZylRecipes, Vegan Basics

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These quick pickled cucumber slices will add crunch and flavor to your favorite plant-based sandwiches, salads, bowls, sushi rolls, and more! They’re easy to prepare and keep for two full weeks in the fridge. Yes, I’m all about pickled vegetables this spring! Quick pickled vegetables are simple things. Yet for all of their simplicity, they truly add so much to recipes. That’s the reason I’ve been putting my recipe sharing focus on them lately, with quick pickled onions, quick pickled carrot ribbons, and…

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Marinated Beets

Pierre Van ZylRecipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegan Basics

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This is my go-to recipe for marinated beets. The beets are sweet and tangy, made with a simple vinaigrette. They’re a perfect component for adding to grain bowls or salads, and they also make a nice side dish. Memorial Day weekend came and went, and June is only a few days away. We’re now officially entering picnic season. In my mind, picnic season doesn’t only describe literal picnics, though those are certainly a summertime delight. Picnic season is also a time of year…

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Simple Oven Roasted Beets (No Peeling Required!)

Pierre Van ZylRecipes, Vegan Basics

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Roasted beets are one of my favorite vegetables to meal prep. This is my go-to method and simple recipe for roasting beets in the oven—and there’s no peeling required. “I love beets so much,” a friend of mine recently said to me over a beet appetizer that we were splitting at a restaurant. “But they seem like such a pain to make.” I could understand why she said it. My first few experiments with cooking beets were sort of disastrous. First I tried…

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My Favorite Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

Pierre Van ZylRecipes, Side Dishes, Snacks

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These crispy roasted chickpeas will add crunch, along with plant-powered nutrition, to your salads, bowls, pasta dishes, and more. They’re one of the most versatile and useful vegan proteins to batch cook, and they’re so easy to make! The first chapter of The Vegan Week is titled simply, “proteins.” Here’s what I have to say about the recipes in that chapter: As a new vegan, I was quick to dismiss concerns about eating enough protein. In fact, I would roll my eyes when…

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Sweet & Tangy Orange Tahini Dressing

Pierre Van ZylDressings, Recipes

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This orange tahini dressing is equal parts tangy and sweet! It adds wonderful brightness to salads, bowls, slaws, and roasted vegetables. Here’s the plan: I’ll keep posting tahini dressing recipes in spite of the fact that a good many live on this blog already. You’ll tell me if get tired of seeing them. Deal? Seriously, though: I know that I create a lot of these. But each time I take a new approach to making tahini dressing, I have renewed appreciation for this…

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Cozy Vegan Tortellini Soup

Pierre Van Zylone pot, pasta, quick and easy, Recipes, soup, Soups, stew, Stews, tortellini

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This vegan tortellini soup is so cozy and satisfying. Store-bought, plant-based tortellini makes it easy to prepare the soup in 30 minutes. The addition of beans, greens, and vegetables make the this one-pot meal as wholesome as it is comforting! There are many plant-based product innovations that I’m happy to see in the world, yet don’t often use. A bottle of vegan Caesar dressing, for example. I love the stuff, but I’m more than happy to make my own. I could probably get…

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Stuffed Dates with Vegan Ricotta Cheese

Pierre Van ZylRecipes, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegan Cheeses

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These stuffed dates with vegan ricotta cheese are sweet, savory, and completely irresistable! A finishing drizzle of herb-infused agave syrup takes their flavor to new heights. The dates are perfect hors d’oeuvres for entertaining, and they also make a great, plant-based snack. I love Medjool dates so much that it’s often hard to see any reason for embellishing them. If you ask me, they’re one of the most perfect foods: nature’s candy! Whenever I do incorporate dates into recipes, however, I’m reminded of…

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Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Pasta

Pierre Van ZylMain Dishes, Recipes, Soy-free, Vegan

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This vegan sun-dried tomato pesto and pasta is a game changer. It’s so savory and hearty that it’s almost more reminiscent of bolognese than pesto! Unlike most pesto recipes, it calls for cashews rather than pine nuts or walnuts. A splash of warm tomato soaking water ensures that the pesto has a rich, yet non-oily texture. I’ve served this pasta to so many friends, and I’ve found that it’s a true crowd-pleaser. Umami bomb. That is the first and most important thing that…

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Vegan Broccoli Melts

Pierre Van ZylMain Dishes, Recipes, Vegan Cheeses

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These vegan broccoli melts are delightfully cozy and satisfying, while also being wholesome. The melts are made with homemade vegan mozzarella cheese and tender, garlicky broccoli. They’re perfect for lunch or as part of a casual dinner. There aren’t too many things that I love more than a recipe involving toasted bread and melted cheese. Vegan grilled cheese is always an option, of course. So are my vegan tempeh meatball subs, which to this day are a recipe creation that I’m proud of….

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Vegan Chocolate Snack Cake

Pierre Van ZylCakes, dessert, Recipes, Vegan

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If you’re looking for a simple, yet rich and satisfying vegan chocolate snack cake, then look no further! I love this cake because I can make it at a moment’s notice, with ingredients that I have at home, yet it always feels like a special treat. The cake is topped with rich swirls of vegan chocolate buttercream frosting. Yesterday I shared my favorite vegan chocolate frosting, and today I’m sharing the snack cake that I love to put it on. This cake is…

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Vegan Chocolate Frosting

Pierre Van Zylbaking, Cakes, dessert, Recipes, Vegan

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If you love traditional cakes and you love to eat vegan food, then you may have found yourself wondering whether a classic vegan chocolate frosting is possible. The answer: yes! This vegan chocolate frosting recipe is a rich, sweet, buttercream with chocolate flavor. It’s easy to make, and it’s perfect for cakes and cupcakes. I often mention favorite foods in passing, only to be asked “but wait, how is that vegan?” This is especially true when I mention vegan desserts, including vegan cakes,…

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Crispy Baked Vegan Candied Walnuts

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, No Oil, Recipes, Sides, Snacks, Vegan

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These crispy baked vegan candied walnuts will add sweet and savory flavor, along with healthful Omega-3 fatty acids, to salads, roasted vegetable dishes, whole grains, and more. They’re a wonderful topping or snack, and they make excellent edible gifts, too! It was only a week ago that I was here chatting about vegan candied pecans. So you may be wondering, why candied walnuts, too? The honest answer is that, when I tested the candied nuts, I wasn’t sure which was going to work…

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20 Healthful Cabbage Dinners and Sides 

Pierre Van ZylMain Dishes, Recipes, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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I love the versatility and incredible nutrition of cabbage! These 20 healthful cabbage dinners and sides will help you to incorporate this humble and inexpensive vegetable into more of your meals. I get so excited when I read about, think about, or prepare any recipe with cabbage. Yes, cabbage. Within the vegetable kingdom, I know that cabbage isn’t always greeted with as much excitement as some of its neighbors. Even among crucifers, cabbage is unflashy. It seems to receive less attention than broccoli,…

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Spice Roasted Cabbage Steak Wedges

Pierre Van ZylRecipes, Sides, Small Plates, Vegan

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These spice roasted cabbage steak wedges will add flavor, nutrition, and substance to your plant-based plates! They’re made with a spice blend of turmeric, coriander, cumin, and black pepper. The cabbage wedges steam cook before they finish roasting, which gives them incredible, tender texture. Serve them with whole grains, a vegan protein, and a drizzle of sauce for a wholesome meal. My favorite feedback that I’ve gotten about The Vegan Week so far has nothing to do with the book’s recipes. Rather, I’ve…

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How to Make Homemade Vegan Tiramisu

Pierre Van Zylbaking, dessert, Gluten-free, Holidays, Recipes, Vegan

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Tiramisu is a classic and beloved Italian dessert that features layers of custard and coffee-soaked sponge. This post will show you how to make homemade vegan tiramisu that’s delectably creamy and entirely dairy-free. This version uses tender, melt-in-your mouth vanilla cake as a sponge, which is easier to make from scratch than ladyfingers! I’ll never forget the first time I saw tiramisu. I was at an Italian restaurant in my grandmother’s neighborhood, probably six or seven years old at the time. My grandmother—my…

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Vegan Farro Bowl

Pierre Van ZylMain Dishes, No Oil, Recipes, Soy-free, Vegan

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This vegan farro bowl is a wholesome, flavorful, and filling meal that can be prepared ahead of time for a busy schedule. It’s full of nutrient-dense plant-based ingredients, including vegetables, grains, and legumes. Pickled red onion and a lemony tahini dressing add bright flavor, while chopped pistachios add crunch! This recipe was originally going to be titled “fall farro bowl.” I couldn’t help but laugh as I started to write about it on December 14th. In fairness, I did actually make it and…

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10-Minute Quick Pickled Onions

Pierre Van Zyleasy, quick, Recipes, red onion, Side Dish, Sides, Small Plates, Vegan

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Quick pickled onions instantly transform salads, bowls, and sandwiches with a burst of flavor. They’re an easy way to elevate vegan meals! My go-to recipe takes only 10 minutes to prepare. It’s easy and reliable, and I share options to use it with other vegetables, too. If the past week has involved any amount of holiday cooking, you may find yourself in need of a week off. My Thanksgiving week actually didn’t involve any cooking. But it did involve a sincere effort to…

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Vegan Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, gravy, Holidays, main dish, Main Dishes, mashed potatoes, protein, Recipes, tempeh, Vegan

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This vegan salisbury steak with mushroom gravy is made with nutritious, satisfying tempeh. It’s an entirely homemade, plant-based version of the classic American comfort food dish. This is a hearty and cozy meal that’s perfect for winter and also a great option for the holidays. I have a soft spot for American comfort food classics. Specifically the types of recipes that have, and could, end up as TV dinners. The reason for this may be that I ate a lot of TV dinners…

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Moroccan-Inspired Butternut Chickpea Stew

Pierre Van Zylbutternut squash, chickpeas, easy, Gluten-free, Main Dishes, Recipes, Soy-free, stew, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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This hearty, nutritious butternut chickpea stew is seasoned with Moroccan-inspired spices and has a kiss of sweetness from golden raisins. It comes together in a single pot and is easy to meal prep or freeze. Serve it over couscous, quinoa, millet, or another whole grain for a complete and flavorful meal! Weeks ago, just as fall was beginning in earnest, I made this Moroccan-inspired butternut chickpea stew. I had plans to go to a friend’s place for dinner and had offered to bring…

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20-Minute Air Fryer Tempeh Nuggets

Pierre Van Zylair fryer, easy, Gluten-free, protein, quick, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Sides, Small Plates, tempeh, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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These air fryer tempeh nuggets are smoky and savory little flavor bombs! Crispy and satisfying, they add vegan protein to any salad or bowl, as well as to pasta dishes and soups. I like to snack on them, too. I’ve included an oven cooking option for those who don’t have an air fryer at home. I spend a lot of time wondering how I could put my air fryer to more use. The things I use the air fryer for, I really use…

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Protein-Packed Vegan Breakfast Pinwheels

Pierre Van ZylBreakfast, Main Dishes, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan

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These vegan breakfast pinwheels are protein-packed, thanks to refried beans and vegan egg, which is made with silken tofu and chickpea flour. They’re a great make-ahead option for breakfast or lunch on-the-go. Plus, they’re smoky, savory, and delicious! I know there’s been a lot of breakfast content lately, but there’s one more idea that I have to share. These vegan breakfast pinwheels were created thanks to two other, recent breakfast recipes. One of those was a simple recipe for smoky, vegan refried beans,…

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Homemade Vegan Liquid Egg

Pierre Van ZylBreakfast, diy, Gluten-free, homemade, No Oil, protein, Recipes, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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This homemade vegan liquid egg will be your secret weapon for plant-based omelets, breakfast sandwiches, and scrambles! It features simple, nutritious ingredients and can be stored for a few days in the fridge. Recently, I wrote about vegan meal prep breakfasts. It made me think about the fact that my own breakfasts have been a little repetitive lately. That’s a norm for me in the summer. When tomatoes are perfect, all I seem to want are bagels or toast with hummus or avocado…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Vegan Meal Prep

Pierre Van ZylMain Dishes, Recipes, Vegan

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Devoting a few hours of time each week to vegan meal prep can make your life more nutritious, organized, and a lot tastier. This beginner’s guide tells you everything you need to know, from planning to storage. Plus, it includes more than 20 vegan meal prep recipe ideas to get you started! For the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing more about my meal prep process. On any given week, I might meal prep my dinners, lunches, or breakfasts. Most weeks, I prep…

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15-Minute, Smoky Vegan Refried Beans

Pierre Van ZylDips, Gluten-free, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Sides, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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These smoky vegan refried beans are a staple for tacos, wraps, burritos, snacking, and more! They’re full of vibrant, savory flavor, thanks to the addition of lime juice, tomato paste, and smoked paprika. Best of all, they take only 15 minutes to prepare with cooked beans. When my friend Ashley and I were working together on Power Plates, I went to stay and work with her in Denver. When she asked me if there was anything I wanted to have on hand for…

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Vegan Meal Prep Dinner Ideas

Pierre Van ZylNutrition and Wellness, Recipes, Vegan

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Any week is better when you have nutritious, home-cooked meals in the fridge, waiting to be reheated at the end of a long day. In this post, I share some of my favorite vegan meal prep dinner ideas, along with tips of freezing and reheating. Begin your week with the knowledge that dinner is taken care of! Now that I’ve shared some of my favorite meal prep breakfast ideas and lunch ideas, it’s time to tackle dinner. The value of a meal prep…

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Vegan Meal Prep Lunch Ideas

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Whether you work from home, bring lunch to the office, or carry your lunch in a backpack all morning, these vegan meal prep lunch ideas will help you to stay fueled throughout the day. I’m sharing some of my favorite, convenient midday meals, plus tips for transportation and storage. At the height of the pandemic, one of the things that I heard most often from my nutrition clients was that lunch had become a challenge. For some reason, the midday meal was proving…

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Vegan Meal Prep Breakfast Ideas

Pierre Van ZylBreakfast, Recipes, Vegan

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The vegan meal prep ideas in this post will ensure that you start your day with good nutrition—even when life gets busy! Whether you eat breakfast on-the-go or work from home, you’ll find options that are nutritious, satisfying, and convenient. I’ve spent nearly three years working on a book about vegan meal prep. Now that I’m nearing the publication stage of that process, I can tell you that meal prep is the only reason that I eat home cooked meals consistently. I love…

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Vegan Pasta Bake with Ricotta

Pierre Van Zylcasserole, comfort food, Gluten-free, Main Dishes, pasta, Recipes, Vegan

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This delicious vegan pasta bake uses vegan ricotta cheese to create layers of creamy, comforting goodness. It’s a cozy, baked pasta dish that you can make with homemade staples, and it’s the epitome of wholesome comfort food! This vegan pasta bake is proof of how helpful it is to have homemade staples in the fridge and freezer. The pasta bake came about when I was testing out that 20-minute marinara sauce that I shared on Saturday. I had tested a few batches, as…

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Vegan BLT Sandwich with Homemade Mayo

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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This vegan BLT has it all: crispy tempeh bacon strips, juicy summer tomatoes, and the best, homemade vegan mayo. It’s a plant based spin on the classic sandwich that you’ll want to make again and again! Now that I’ve shared the homemade vegan mayo that I can’t stop making, it’s time to share the BLT sandwich that I’ve been hooked on this summer. BLTs were one of my favorite sandwiches growing up. I’ve tried many approaches to veganizing them. I’ve made vegan BLTs…

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How to Make Vegan Mayo with Cashews

Pierre Van ZylDressings & Sauces, Gluten-free, No Oil, Recipes, Soy-free, Vegan

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This is a simple approach to making homemade vegan mayo with only five ingredients. Cashews are the main ingredient in the recipe. This vegan mayo is oil free and ready in minutes. Use it on all of your favorite plant-based sandwiches! I’ve always been very happy to purchase vegan mayo. In fact, Vegenaise is one of the first plant-based condiments that I bought regularly. In spite of the fact that I like to make many homemade staples, mayo has never been a priority….

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Rice & Bean Collard Wraps

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Recipes, Vegan

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These vegan rice & bean collard wraps can be meal prepped for easy, make-ahead lunches. They feature my favorite, nutritious trio of foods, grains, beans, and greens! Barbecue sauce is a perfect accompaniment for dipping or drizzling. I made these rice and bean collard wraps so many weeks ago that it feels odd to be posting about them now! I’m still thinking about what a great little lunch they were, though. I don’t need to do anything special to rice and beans in…

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Grilled Corn Avocado Salad

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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This vegan avocado corn salad is so fresh and vibrant for the summer months. It features massaged kale, creamy avocado, and sweet, grilled corn. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for sharing! Height of summer is a wonderful time for big, vibrant, colorful bowls of salad. With all of the transition of my recent move, I haven’t been making many salads. Storing a lot of produce, let alone washing and chopping it, is tricky with the upheaval of a move and half-unpacked kitchen….

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Vegan Feta Pasta

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Recipes, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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This vegan feta pasta is a dairy-free version of the famous, viral baked feta pasta recipe. It uses a homemade feta vegan made with tofu in place of regular feta. It’s high in protein, nutritious, and so easy to make! One of the last recipes that I prepared in my last apartment was this vegan feta pasta. I watched baked feta pasta go viral on social media in 2020 and 2021. I loved the looks of the dish. It was creamy, fresh and…

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Spinach Rice Salad

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Recipes, Salads, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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This vegan spinach rice salad is the best summer lunch! Made with brown rice and a lemony dressing, it’s nutritious, satisfying, and simple. I could probably eat a grain salad every day for lunch between the months of June and September. Grain salads keep me full, but they’re light and cooling enough to work for the hottest time of the year. They showcase whole grains, which are a cornerstone of plant-based diets and one of my very favorite things to eat. And they…

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Crispy BBQ Soy Curls

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, No Oil, Recipes, Sides, Vegan

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These BBQ soy curls are baked or air fried to achieve a crispy texture on the outside. They’re chewy on the inside and so flavorful. The soy curls perfect for serving on a bun, in tacos or bowls, or as part of a barbecue spread. Plus, they’re easy to make—you can use homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce! Here I am again, with another simple vegan protein. I know I’ve shared a number of these lately, along with other staple foods and basics. But…

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Vegan Sheet Pan Gnocchi

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Meals, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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This vegan sheet pan gnocchi is an easy, hands-off dinner that is bursting with color and flavor. Roasting the vegetables and gnocchi separately ensures that the gnocchi stays nice and crispy. I joke a lot about how often I default to pasta for dinner. But what about gnocchi? Gnocchi is so good, so fast, and it’s filling and comforting in the same way that pasta is to me. But I just don’t think to buy or cook it as often. This vegan sheet…

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15 Nutritious Vegan White Bean Recipes

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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White beans are packed with nutrients, including folate, fiber, calcium, iron, and protein. They’ve also got a wonderful, buttery texture and are extremely versatile! These 15 nutritious vegan white bean recipes will help you to feature this simple superfood in your plant-based meals. As a registered dietitian, I’m always giving my clients gentle nudges toward variety. Eating a variety of foods, we know, is the best way to maximize our intake of both micro and macronutrients. For example, we’re encouraged to “eat the…

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Vegan Strawberry Muffins

Pierre Van Zylbaking, Breakfast, muffins, Muffins, Scones, & Quick Breads, Recipes, Snacks, Soy-free, strawberries, Vegan

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These light, tender vegan strawberry muffins are the perfect muffin for spring. They’re full of juicy, fresh strawberries, and they’re so easy to prepare. Oh, these muffins. I made them for the first time about three weeks ago, in a fit of excitement about the beginning of strawberry season. I kept the recipe simple: basically, a vanilla muffin with chopped strawberries folded in and a bit of sparkling sugar on top. I was expecting to be happy with the recipe—I love both muffins…

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Homemade Vegan Buttermilk

Pierre Van Zylbaking, Cakes, cookies, Gluten-free, Muffins, Scones, & Quick Breads, No Oil, Recipes, Vegan

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Vegan buttermilk is the trick to making perfect vegan muffins, cakes, pancakes, cornbread, biscuits, and other quick breads. Learn how to make it with this simple recipe! I love any and all of the baked goods that qualify as quick breads. These include muffins, scones, cornbread, waffles and pancakes, banana bread and zucchini bread, many cakes, brownies, cookies, and more. All of these tasty breads use chemical leavening. They rise because of the chemical reactions that happen when a leavening agent—usually baking powder,…

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