I have made all kinds of spicy noodle soups, including several rough takes on ramen. But I have never made anything that resembled what I have ordered in a restaurant, until now. This vegan ramen recipe is easy to make, and is incredibly easy to adjust to what you have on hand. I’ll usually make […]
Tofu Scramble Breakfast Burrito (Low Fat, Vegan, No oil)
This Tofu Scramble breakfast burrito (or just… tofu scramble burrito) is something we make at least a couple times per month. Possibly more. It’s such an easy thing to make, filling, cheap, and healthy. The burrito works just as well for lunch and dinner, which is probalby the most common time we eat it anyway! […]
Lemongrass tofu scramble (Low Fat, Vegan)
Lunch is sometimes a conundrum. You want to eat quickly, get back to work, get back to what you’re doing… but you don’t want last night’s leftovers or to grab something processed out of the cupboard. Then I discovered the tofu scramble: a flavorful, warm and filling food that is also versatile (see the next […]
How to use a tofu press to make delicious dishes such as baked tofu (recipe)
Learning different ways to prepare tofu will help you understand the possibilities of this ingredient, and as such add more variety to your meals. Tofu is something many people eating a standard American diet may have not encountered, or prepared, in their own kitchens. And if you eat it straight out of the package, it […]
Lemon ginger bowl sauce with miso recipe (Oil free, no added sodium)
This vegan recipe for a lemon ginger sauce makes a nice and easy spreadable sauce that you can add to burgers, wraps, or bowls. It is so flavorful you only need to add some oatmilk and whisk the sauce to turn it into a salad dressing you can drizzle over a bowl. One of my […]
Spicy Vegan Drunken Noodles Recipe (Pad Kee Mao – Oil Free, Low Fat)
I have been working on perfecting an oil free vegan version of drunken noodles (called Pad Kee Mao) to put into our regular meal “rotation”. I am a sucker for noodle soups and noodle based dishes, and drunken noodles ticks the boxes for being flavorful, filling, and versatile (in that I can use whatever type […]
Vegan Ginger Orange Farro, Bean & Vegetable Meal Salad recipe (using Chop Above cutting board!)
This easy to make meal salad is full of vegetables and some grain. It’s colorful and flavorful while hearty and filling. It works either as a side, or as a base of a full meal. We like to add some pressed and grilled tofu to the top of this salad to make it into our […]
Potato and chickpea herbed salad with Cilantro Mint dressing (Low Fat, Vegan, Oil free)
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 […]
Vegan sweet and sour stir fry recipe (Oil free, low fat)
This vegan sweet and sour stir fry is a take on a classic that is typically served at restaurants, or something you might make from a bottle. But this is a healthier version that uses a lot more whole food focused if you want it to be. This recipe also adds some cranberry into the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oil-free Dragon Sauce: insanely tasty ginger dip or bowl dressing (Low fat, Vegan)
Dragon sauce is a ginger forward creamy sauce that is usually added to buddah bowls – bowls filled with a grain, vegetables, and perhaps tofu chunks that have been baked or fried. But really it’s a perfect sauce for all sorts of things: dipping vegetables, drizzing over roasted vegetables, or just heaping a spoonful on […]
Chocolate Mint Pudding (Low fat, dairy free, soy free, nut free)
This vegan chocolate pudding does not contain much fat. I’m not using any of some of the common ingredients, such as avocado, nuts, tofu, or coconut milk or cream. Instead, this pudding uses white beans to achieve the thick and rich texture of a traditional chocolate pudding. It’s cheap, full of fiber, filling, and nearly […]
Quick & easy low-fat Thai peanut sauce (Vegan, No oil)
I have been meaning to make a low-fat peanut sauce for ages. There are many recipes of course, but I had some red Thai curry paste to use up and thought this might be a great and easy addition of spices in my peanut sauce. I also wanted to use peanut flour for a low-fat […]
