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Sun-dried Tomato Pesto With Smashed Potatoes

The most delicious Vegan Oil-free Sun-dried Tomato Pesto with Crispy Smashed Potatoes is bursting with so much flavor and texture! It is a dish you can serve to impress your guests and it is totally plant-based and healthy! It is also nut-free! SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO WITH SMASHED POTATOES There are lots of pestos I’ve created…

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Roasted Asparagus With Lemon Ginger Sauce

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Ginger Sauce is the perfect side dish to any dinner! It is ready in about 20 minutes and is totally vegan and oil-free. The perfect Spring dish with a sauce made with fresh lemon, ginger, turmeric, garlic and almond butter that is so good, you will want to drink it! ROASTED…

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Vegan Cheese Sauce (Nut-free and Oil-free)

The most amazing Vegan Cheese Sauce that is Nut-free and Oil-free, as well as fat-free! It has no nuts and no cashews! It is also is the perfect sauce to make vegan Mac ‘N’ Cheese. This cheese sauce is healthy, creamy and made from potatoes and zucchini. *This post contains affiliate links. See my full…

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Vegan Thousand Island Dressing

Learn how to make homemade dairy-free Vegan Thousand Island Dressing (No Mayo!) and oil-free! The perfectly sweet, tangy, bold, creamy and thick salad dressing for all of your salads or use as a dip for veggies! *This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy here. VEGAN THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING I’m so super excited…

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Oil-free Romesco Sauce

Learn how to make an Oil-free Romesco Sauce with roasted almonds, pine nuts, bell peppers and red wine vinegar. This sauce is so creamy, rich in flavor and absolutely delicious! *This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy here. WHAT IS ROMESCO SAUCE? If you’ve never had romesco sauce, you are missing out….

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Best Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Learn how to make the Best Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe that is oil-free. Made with roasted tomatillos, onion and garlic and is the perfect appetizer, perfect with chips or over a Mexican bowl! BEST ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA VERDE Growing up here in Texas, we know our salsa. And at Mexican restaurants, there is typically…

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Best Roasted Brussels Sprouts on parchment paper

Best Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Oil-free!)

Learn how to make the Best Roasted Brussels Sprouts Oil-free with just 5 ingredients! These are a game changer, so full of flavor, sweet, salty, moist, tender with a crispy edge and absolutely to die for!  *This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy here. BEST ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS OIL-FREE Easily one of the…

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25 Vegan Super Bowl Recipes

Vegan Super Bowl Recipes that will be the hit of your party, whether your guests are vegan or not! Every recipe is loaded with flavor, is easy and delicious! 25 VEGAN SUPER BOWL RECIPES Here you go! 25 Vegan Super Bowl Recipes! All easy, 8 ingredient and oil-free recipes for your Super Bowl Party! Just…

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Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe

A delicious quick and Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe that takes just 10 minutes to make. Made with fresh jalapenos, tomatoes and lime juice, you’ll never buy store-bought again! EASY HOMEMADE SALSA RECIPE I’m a sucker for salsa, any kind really, but I really love to make my own as well. This easy homemade salsa recipe…

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Plate of chips and vegan refried bean dip

Vegan Refried Bean Dip

Learn how to make Easy Vegan Refried Bean Dip with just 6 ingredients and 15 minutes! This dip is smooth, creamy and perfect for parties like the Super Bowl and is healthy, low-fat and oil-free! Today, I’m going to show you how to make a delicious Vegan Refried Bean Dip! When I was a kid,…

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