Recipes — oil free

Let’s face it; sometimes it’s just too hot to cook. Instead of ordering takeout, try this lemon avocado chickpea salad. There is no stove or oven required with this healthy and delicious plant-based recipe! It’s creamy, refreshing and a bit spicy (from the garlic). Enjoy it over greens, or on whole-grain bread. Either way, it’s easy to make and packed with healthy veggies and spices. Serves: 4 Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 can garbanzo beans 1 ripe avocado 1 lemon (juice) 1 TBS ground mustard seed ½ tsp celery seed 2 teaspoons dill 1 garlic clove 3 celery stalks,...

Plant-based myth: you can't eat BBQ anymore. I'm happy to bust this one because not only is it not true, it's not even close! Summer is the perfect time for backyard BBQs, lunch by the lake, or dinner on the deck...and that goes for plant-based folks, too. Don't believe me? Meet BBQ jackfruit. This BBQ pulled jackfruit and spicy slaw sandwich will not only satiate your BBQ cravings it also won't weigh you down so you can still carry on with all your summer activities, whether it's badminton, corn hole, or running through the sprinklers with your kids. So mow down, get up, and...

I hate to feed into the stereotype that vegans only eat salad… but there’s nothing better on a hot day than fresh, loaded greens. And while making your own dressing MAY sound intimidating, I promise you it's not! Meet my favorite quick and easy salad companion: creamy garlic oil-free dressing! My favorite way to enjoy this rich, nutty dressing is over a salad made with equal parts arugula, spinach, and basil, topped with fresh veggies. (Pick your favorite veggies, but here's a tip: what grows together, goes together. In season always tastes best!) Serves: Enough dressing for 4 salads Prep time:...

Comfort foods and healthy foods aren't mutually exclusive. Case in point: these nachos.