This salad is simple to make, and will impress your friends regardless of what they normally eat. It’s great for a springtime gathering, and if made large enough (two servings) could be a meal in itself. It’s easy to add additional items to this salad, such as falafels, serve it over a grain or even […]
Lime, Cilantro, and Mint salad dressing recipe (Oil free, vegan)
This chickpea based salad dressing is healthy and oil free. This is not the most photogenic of salad dressings but it’s super tasty. The mint and cilantro compliment each other so well, flavor wise, and the lime cuts through to make it all work together. The chickpeas thicken this dressing to help it coat salad […]
Hearty walnut, mushroom, and flax “meaty” bolognese recipe (Oil free, vegan)
This hearty meal is perfect for a cold night, or when you need something that’s a bit of a comfort food. Its reminiscent of a very meaty bolognese both in texture and in taste. Because there is a ton of spice you won’t be let down on the flavor, or feel like you’re missing out. […]
Ginger and lemon Green Goddess dressing recipe (Oil free, vegan, low fat)
This green goddess dressing is a little bit different. I have made the lemon stand out in this recipe, and then added ginger as a secondary component that stands out. I love the likely health benefits of ginger, and combined with fresh raw garlic this recipe is really a powerhouse of goodness. You can easily […]
How to omit oil and make oil-free salad dressings (Vegan, Oil Free)
It’s no secret I post a ton of sauces, dressings and dips on this site. I think they are so, so important for starting out and maintaining a whole food plant based diet. Why? They add variety and excitement to a plate. It’s where the flavor can come from. It means you can prep a […]
How to choose non-stick cookware for cooking oil-free plant-based meals
This article is focused on helping you choose safe and suitable cookware for using on the stovetop. If you frequent the oil-free plant-based communities, there are often many suggestions on what to use. Many plant-based community members mention using ceramic cookware, but some of it is not safe – what type should you get? And […]
How to steam cauliflower in the Instant Pot
I am working on two new recipes that use a garlic “cream” sauce made with cauliflower. I wanted to quickly cook the entire 8 cups we got off one head of cauliflower. So I wanted to steam the batch in the Instant Pot: and boy is it quick and easy. Don’t need to stand over […]
Spicy Thai Peanut Noodle Soup (Low Fat, No Oil, Vegan)
Most Thai Peanut Noodle soup recipes contain coconut milk and peanut butter. Because I follow a low-fat (and oil free) way of eating, I did not want to use coconut milk. Not only does a high-fat soup cause my gastrointestinal upset after adopting a low-fat diet, that saturated fat adds up quickly even in a […]
Spicy Mexican Fruit Salad
Versatile Mexican fruit salad, ensalada de fruta, prepared with jicama, pineapple, watermelon, Tájin chili powder and chia seeds. It’s crunchy, tart, sweet, and spicy. Versatile Mexican fruit salad, ensalada de fruta, prepared with jicama, pineapple, watermelon, Tájin chili powder and chia seeds. It’s crunchy, tart, sweet, and spicy. Note that this recipe was user submitted […]
Is consuming fermented soy (like tempeh or miso) harmful or beneficial? What about soy?
Eating a 100% plant-based diet, I have certainly consumed my share of tempeh and enjoy benefits of consuming this fermented food. Fermented soy products have some health benefits, and in fact are some of the “safer” soy products as long as you stick with non-GMO and stick fermented or perhaps sprouted products. Miso and natto […]
Chocolate covered creamy peanut butter balls (Low fat, no oil, vegan)
This delicious treat is perfect to take to a holiday party, family gathering, or whenever you want to impress your non-vegan or health-conscious friends with a surprisingly healthy dessert. Well, it’s not perfectly healthy but it’s pretty tame as far as desserts tend to go. These creamy peanut butter balls do not contain much fat […]
Spicy and Creamy Chipotle Bean and Potato Stew (Low Fat, Oil Free, Vegan)
This meal is inexpensive, and filling… also creamy but entirely low fat and dairy-free. It will either feed a crowd, or offer a bunch of leftovers in the fridge for later in the week. It’s starch forward, low fat, vegan, made of whole foods, and does not contain any oil. But despite this it is […]