Our household is going “low fat whole food plant based”. There are several reasons for this adjustment, which are explained in this post. However, one of the first things I want to do is learn how to make some no oil, low fat desserts. OK wait… my sweet tooth wants to do this. So the […]
Shaved Brussel Sprout, Cabbage & Carrot Salad (Oil free, vegan)
Literally what I made for lunch based on what I had in the fridge today. Let’s just say that while pre-planning this week’s recipes did not go as planned, I was lucky to have these ingredients naturally go so well together! I had thought of a shaved brussel sprout salad, but did not have plans […]
Cowboy caviar: A savory, sweet, and spicy vegan bean salad (Oil Free, Vegan)
This vegan cowboy caviar is a salad that’s chock full of flavor, and simple to make. The dressing that you add to the salad is sweet, savory, and tangy all at the same time and melds perfectly with your vegetables and beans. This recipe is easy to adjust to what you have in the fridge. […]
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About the Site This site was launched in late 2016, and was a result of discovering a plant-based diet could be as delicious as that consumed by an omnivore. Also, I was newly educated about the impact eating animals has on not just our health, but also our planet. And thus, PlantBasedRecipe.com was launched so […]
Winter Stew recipe: Vegan Mushroom Barley with turmeric and garlic (Oil Free)
I am excited about this easy to make vegan winter stew recipe. The mushrooms and barley are really filling, and the stew features a bunch of ingredients that are inexpensive if you buy them, or easy to grow if you garden them. Turmeric and garlic flavors the stew, but doesn’t overpower the dish. I tried […]
Does cross contamination on a grill make something “not vegan”?
Many restaurants are adopting vegan options on their menu, which is a great thing for those following a plant-based diet and/or vegan lifestyle. While it matters how these products are prepared, does it matter if they share the same grill when it comes to the vegan label? The news is full of articles about complaints […]
Healthy oil free vegan dinner roll recipe (aka bun or bread roll recipe)
The dinner roll, also called a bun or bread roll (or a whole bunch of possible names in the UK), is often an essential at holiday meals or family gatherings. A small somewhat crusty roll that you can eat with a spread, or to mop up meal remnants on your plate. Whatever you call it, […]
Creamy Vegan Southwest Bean and Potato Stew recipe
This easy vegan recipe can be made on the stovetop quickly, and includes hearty whole foods that are easy to find ingredients. This recipe is appropriate for the whole family – it’s easy to make spicier or milder to taste by adjusting how much chipotle powder you use, and adjust to your personal preferences. I […]
Can you get omega 3’s on a vegan diet? How you can get ALA, DHA, and EPA from non-animal sources
The notion that you cannot obtain omega 3 fatty acids on vegan diet is simply false. This is supported by well established and accepted scientific literature that will be linked for your review below. Why is this even a question? Celebrity Miley Cyrus claimed that she was abandoning a veganism (or more likely a plant-based […]
Citrus herb chickpea salad sandwich recipe (Oil free, vegan)
I’m always looking for new and interesting lunch options, particularly ones that I can make a big batch of and enjoy for several afternoons or freeze to use later. This recipe for a vegan chickpea salad sandwich (replacing a tuna or chicken salad sandwich) fits that description nicely. The sandwich is healthy and filling, and […]
Wildly delicious vegan alfredo sauce recipe (Oil free, low sodium)
I have developed this recipe over the past 6 months or so. I just kept making it, revising it, and then forgetting to add it to the site. But we kept making this over and over again because it is so delicious, we always had the ingredients in the house to make it happen, and […]
Vegan Ginger Turmeric Chickpea Noodle Soup recipe (Oil free, low fat)
During the winter, and cold season, it’s good to have a recipe on hand that’s an alternative for the traditional “chicken noodle soup”. This fully plant-based and vegan recipe adds some healthy additions to the traditional soup that include turmeric and ginger – both excellent for those who are feeling under the weather (for their […]