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Plant-Based Recipes

Plant-Based Recipes

Are you looking for plant-based family meals? You’ve come to the right place! I create plant-based recipes that won’t break your budget. All recipes are oil-free and many are also gluten-free.

When we first adopted a plant-based diet over a decade ago, vegan recipes were easy enough to find, bit whole food, plant-based, oil-free recipes were not. I started creating plant-based recipes for families so I could feed my family! So whether you are looking for plant-based dinner ideas for your family or quick and easy breakfasts, or tips for being successful, I’m glad you are here.

If you find a recipe you want to try but have an allergy or intolerance to an ingredient, you may find substitution recommendations in the “story” before the recipe. I try to make that information has helpful has possible. Often recipes can be easily adapted by changing around an ingredient here or there. I hope you find exactly what you are looking for!

Plant-Based Recipes

Southwest Tofu Scramble

Southwest Tofu Scramble

Strawberry Chia Pudding

Strawberry Chia Pudding

Tofu Scramble

Tofu Scramble

Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

Oil-Free Hummus

Oil-Free Hummus

One Pot Broccoli and Rice

One Pot Broccoli and Rice

Plant-Based Mediterranean Bowl

Chipotle Black Bean Chili

Chipotle Black Bean Chili

Instant Pot Breakfast Rice

Instant Pot Breakfast Rice

Farmers Market Shepherd's Pie

Farmers Market Shepherd’s Pie

This oil-free Pumpkin Granola recipe has the best fall flavors mixed in. Pumpkin spice, pecans and even cranberries!

Oil-Free Pumpkin Granola

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup may just be the perfect plant-based soup! Veggies, beans, broth and pasta create a hearty and healthy soup!

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

Enjoy restaurant style refried beans without sacrificing your health. These oil-free, plant-based refried beans are made in the Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Refried Beans

These easy Tofu Kabobs are a great way to introduce your family to tofu!

Pineapple and Tofu Kabobs

Plant-Based Nachos

Air Fryer Cheesy Potatoes

Winter One-Pot Lentils and Rice is an easy and delicious vegan dish made completely in the Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Winter One-Pot Lentils and Rice

Vegan Apple Cider Bread

Apple Cider Bread

Instant Pot Banana Nut Oatmeal takes the flavors of Banana Bread and adds the wholesomeness of oatmeal.

Banana Nut Oatmeal (Instant Pot and Stove top directions)

Try this Busy Night Pasta recipe! It's simple and fast! Make a pasta dinner tonight in the Instant Pot!

Busy Night Pasta

This easy Instant Pot recipes will impress your family. This vegan recipe is comfort food in a bowl.

Instant Pot Lentils, Broccoli Mashed Potatoes and Carrots

This vegan and gluten-free Chickpea and Rice Soup is easy and delicious. It has stove top and Instant Pot instructions. This is my favorite Instant Pot recipe!

Chickpea and Rice Soup

These Chocolate Crunch Bites are peanut-free, dairy-free and gluten-free! They are full of flavor and perfect for a party or cookie exchange! Try these allergy-friendly cookies for dessert.

Chocolate Crunch Bites

Spiced Apple Cider is perfect for your holiday party or to get in the Christmas spirit.

Spiced Apple Cider

Plant Based Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins with SoyNut Butter

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins

Dairy-Free Yogurt and Gluten-Free Granola make a great breakfast, snack or dessert.

Yogurt and Granola

Instant Pot Black Beans and Rice

Instant Pot Black Beans and Rice

Fruit Salad with Citrus Dressing

Fruit Salad with Simple Citrus Dressing

Easy peasy Pineapple Lemonade recipe that is perfect for a party or everyday.

Pineapple Lemonade

Triple Berry Frozen Yogurt Pops are dairy-free and suitable for vegans. These frozen treats are easily made with a yogurt alternative and fresh fruit.

Triple Berry Frozen Yogurt Pops

Mango Lime Ice Pops are a great frozen treat that is healthy and tasty. These vegan treats are still creamy even without the dairy.

Mango Lime Ice Pops

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Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole

What do you eat on a plant-based diet?

There is so much variety on a plant-based diet. If you are new to plant-based eating, focus on eating:

  • Beans
  • Grains
  • Veggies
  • Fruit
  • Seeds and Nuts

There are foods you should avoid too:

  • highly processed packed foods
  • meat
  • dairy
  • foods with added oil

We eat all kinds of foods. Our favorites vary by season but we always enjoy Plant-Based Soups, beans and rice, especially Mexican Rice and Oil-Free Refried Beans. Yes, you can have tacos on a plant-based diet.

We also eat hearty salads like my Quinoa Lentil Salad.

Oil-Free Hummus

Don’t forget about hummus! It’s practically the official food of the plant-based diet. We enjoy hummus and eat it with fresh veggies, on sandwiches, wraps and anything else you can think of. Our favorite hummus recipes are:

  • Classic Oil-Free Hummus
  • Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus
  • Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

If you don’t know how to make beans I highly recommend this post that will walk you through it. Using dried beans and cooking them yourself is a great way to save money while eating plant-based.

Dry veggie broth mix

Plant-Based Tips

There are a few other things that have made eating plant-based even easier.

  • This Dry Veggie Broth Mix is perfect for flavoring soups, grains and more.
  • My Instant Pot (Here are 10 reasons I LOVE mine!)

If you need more help transitioning to a plant-based diet I’m here to help. I definitely recommend signing up for my Newsletter. You’ll get a great freebie when you do!

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