Easy Gluten Free Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies

If you want healthy cookies in 15 minutes or less, this easy gluten free sugar free peanut butter cookies recipe is a great choice. You can add different ingredients, such as chocolate chips, if desired. For basic, healthy cookies, all you need is four ingredients: banana, peanut butter, rolled oats, and cranberries. You can eat…

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The Easiest Curry

I always thought curry was a spice that was made of one thing…the curry plant or something. Many years after I first heard of curry, I learned that curry powder is a spice blend. With my limited knowledge of curry, I’m not sure if the blend for this recipe is typical, but I found it…

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Thai Peanut Noodle Stir Fry

For a quick noodle dish that is easy and delicious, try Thai peanut noodle stir fry. This is an easy one-dish meal that comes together in less than half an hour. In this particular stir fry dish, I used carrots, onions, peppers, and broccoli. You can use any vegetables you like. Bok choy works nicely….

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Vegan Flatbread

This vegan flatbread is quick, easy, and delicious. Use it as naan bread, to make quick pizzas, or add filling to make a wrap. Made with simple, vegan ingredients. To make flatbread, combine the following dry ingredients. 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder Pinch salt Mix thoroughly, then add: 2 tbsp olive oil 2/3…

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Vegan Maple Bacon Onion Potato Bake

Try a vegan bacon potato bake for your next potluck or meal. Potatoes and onions are a delicious combination. Add vegan bacon, and they are even better! These quick potatoes make a great side dish, perfect for potlucks and for serving both vegan and non-vegan guests. The combination of sweet, salty, and smoky is a…

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Tomato Avocado Bacon Bagel

When I’m looking for a quick and tasty meal, I like making a vegan tomato avocado bacon bagel. Tofu bacon is quick to prepare, and tastes great on these bagels and with any dish requiring bacon. Tofu bacon provides a smoky, crunchy flavour even meat eaters will like. For a different flavour you can modify…

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Smoothie Bowl

A smoothie bowl is like eating an ice cream sundae – but it is healthy! Make a creamy, thick smoothie, and then top with fruit, seeds, nuts, and any other toppings you want. I rarely measure ingredients for smoothies. It is easy to use whatever fruit I have on hand. Frozen fruit and a bit…

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Bean, Chickpea, and Lentil Chili

If you are looking for a meaty dish that is unique and familiar at the same time, try bean, chickpea, and lentil vegan chili. This chili is hearty, filling, and meaty. The unique blend of spices provides a non-traditional flavour, without making the chili too different.  Bean, chickpea, and lentil vegan chili is a low…

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Vegan Meatballs

Meatballs are delicious and satisfying. Vegans and meat eaters will enjoy these meatballs. Vegan meatballs are great in a variety of dishes: spaghetti with meatballs, meatball stroganoff, sweet and sour meatballs, and more. This recipe was inspired by the “Seitan Meatballs” recipe from The Gentle Chef Cookbook. With some variations in ingredients, the following meatball recipe…

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Spaghetti and Vegan Meatballs with Vegan Alfredo Sauce

I like Alfredo sauce. Rich, cheesy, and full of flavour, Alfredo sauce is perfect for spaghetti, fettuccini, or macaroni. Vegan spaghetti with meatballs and Alfredo sauce is a robust and filling main dish. Vegan Alfredo Sauce To make a rich vegan Alfredo sauce, start by soaking half a cup of raw cashews for at least…

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Bok choy and mixed vegetable stir fry with quinoa

Bok choy and mixed vegetable stir fry with quinoa is a healthy and quick dish. This stir fry is light tasting, simple, and low in fat. Quinoa is a healthy, high protein grain that cooks quickly, and is a versatile base for many different dishes. This stir fry can also be served with rice or noodles…

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Gluten Free Protein Shortbread Cookies

I always loved shortbread, but as a vegan had given up on shortbread cookies. They never seemed the same without butter…until now. This recipe is for strawberry shortbread cookies with chocolate chips, but can be easily modified to make classic shortbread cookies. Instead of using large amounts of icing sugar, these cookies are made with…

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Little Round Potatoes

Little round potatoes are flavourful and fancy. They are perfect as an appetizer or side dish.The double cooking process makes the potatoes soft and tender on the inside, and slightly crispy on the outside. A small amount of vegetable broth mixed with seasonings makes the perfect sauce. If you are looking for a simple side…

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Seasoned rice with guacamole salsa

Are you looking for something simple, quick, and tasty? Seasoned rice with guacamole salsa is an easy and health option. Customize the salsa ingredients to your liking. If you are not a fan of tomatoes, leave them out. Use red, green orange, or  yellow bell peppers – or all of these! For mild salsa, use…

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Asian Cauliflower Salad

Fresh, easy, tasty. Just the way salad should be! Asian cauliflower salad is quick to prepare in the food processor. It has a robust but light flavour. Perfect as a side dish, but filling enough to be a main dish.  Asian cauliflower salad is a convenient dish to bring to a potluck. This salad maintains…

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Lemon Garlic Pasta with Coconut Soy Curls

If you enjoy pasta but would like something unique and different, lemon garlic pasta with coconut soy curls is surprisingly simple. This pasta dish is unique and satisfying. Meat eaters and vegans will enjoy the crunchy coconut soy curls; they are very meaty, and healthy, too. The slight sweetness of coconut compliments the lemon garlic…

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Coconut Curry

Curry dishes are versatile and tasty. Coconut curry is one of my favourites. This particular dish tastes like a vegan version of butter chicken. It is made with soy chunks for the meat, which are quick and very easy to prepare. A variety of vegetables can be used in this type of coconut curry dish….

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Red Pepper Guacamole

Here is a tomato-free red pepper guacamole salsa. Great for people who dislike tomatoes. Even if you do like tomatoes, you will enjoy this guacamole. It is unique and fresh with the perfect flavour and texture to use as a dip or topping.  Tomato-free guacamole salsa tastes great with tortilla chips or tacos. It is…

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No Beef Stir Fry

I used to make a ground beef hamburger stir fry before I was vegan, and now I have discovered a healthier, easier option – vegan no beef stir fry. It uses dehydrated soy mince, also called textured vegetable protein or TVP. This vegan no beef stir fry can be made with any variety of vegetables…

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Amazing Hummus

This amazing hummus is thick, flavourful, and healthy. Hummus is a hearty dip made from chickpeas, and it goes well with a variety of foods. Anything that is good with dip is good with hummus! The recipe for this amazing hummus comes together quickly, just 40 seconds in a Vitamix with a tamper, and has…

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Low Fat Protein Muffins

If you are looking for a quick and easy muffin recipe that is also healthy, these low fat protein muffins are a delicious option. You can make muffins from start to finish in less than half an hour! They are light, fluffy, and soft, with just the right amount of sweetness. These mini muffins can…

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Low Sodium Spaghetti Primavera

If you are looking for something different that is quick and easy to make, while also being healthy and delicious, try low sodium spaghetti primavera. This is a fresh-tasting pasta dish that is filling and satisfying. This spaghetti primavera has no added sodium; ideal for those who are on a low salt diet or for…

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Stir Fry Vegetable Ribbons

Stir fry vegetable ribbons taste like a fancy side dish you would get in an Italian restaurant. Stir fried vegetable ribbons can be eaten on their own as a side dish, or made into a main dish by serving over rice or quinoa, or mixed with potatoes, noodles or pasta. They can also be topped…

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Low Fat Vegan Food for Dogs

This quick and easy home cooked meal for your dog is a tasty treat that is safe to eat even for dogs with sensitive digestive systems. Low fat vegan food for dogs is easy to make, quick, and healthy. If your dog has had an upset stomach or requires a low fat diet, this is…

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Veggie Sandwich

A healthy and delicious way to get a variety of vegetables, this veggie sandwich is oil-free and easy to make. A veggie sandwich is a healthy choice if you are looking for a whole food plant based vegan lunch option. Chef’s notes Thinly slice vegetables using a mandoline and add to the sandwich in layers:…

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Salad with Orange Hazelnut Dressing

A simple salad with a combination of crunchy and sweet, featuring kale, nuts, seeds, mixed vegetables, and orange hazelnut dressing. The salad is made with kale, red leaf lettuce, yellow peppers, red onion, carrots, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and almonds. Chef’s notes For a quick salad, dice the onions, peppers, and any other vegetables you…

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Ginger Soy Curls and Vegetables Stir Fry

If you are looking for a vegan ginger beef recipe, try these ginger soy curls. They are crispy and chewy, just like your favorite meaty Chinese food. Chef’s Notes Start by adding rice to a rice cooker, and everything else can be prepared while the rice is cooking. Ginger Soy Curls Soy curls are easy…

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Cauliflower Noodle Bowl Stir Fry

A noodle bowl is a quick and simple meal that is easily customizable. A combination of vegetables, noodles, and sauce is warm, filling, and tasty! This cauliflower noodle bowl is made with peanut orange sauce that is a little spicy, a little sour, and a little sweet – a winning combination! Make leftover pasta more…

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Oil-Free Chocolate Banana Waffles

Waffles are a breakfast treat! These oil-free chocolate banana waffles are easy to make and healthy. They can be served with fruit to be even healthier, or with chocolate icing to taste more like dessert. Chef’s notes These vegan waffles are easy to make, and the ingredients do not have to be measured precisely. Avoid…

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Vegan Meatball Stroganoff

This vegan meatball stroganoff is healthy and savoury…a perfect dish for cold days. Chef’s notes For these meatballs, I use my Spaghetti with Veggie Meatballs recipe (meatball recipe and stroganoff sauce recipe inspired by the Gentle Chef), but I added textured vegetable protein. See this vegan meatballs recipe for details about meatballs with soy mince….

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