Chick Fil A introduced their superfood salad back in 2016 and ever since it has become a go-to side dish. They later discounted it in 2020 and replaced it with a new salad called "kale crunch side salad" made with green cabbage. Fortunately, this copycat recipe tastes very similar to the original one, and it's...
Is the tomato sauce that tops your pasta vegan? Find out what tricky ingredients to look out for and how to make your own versions at home! It’s a blistering summer afternoon in a rural Italian village. You’re riding your rented bike along the quiet road when you spot an irresistible treat. Plump red tomatoes...
Cannellini beans are white beans that can be used in various ways! Below you'll find 23 unique vegan cannellini bean recipes to add to your meal plan! When you follow a plant-based diet, you learn to get creative with simple foods like rice, beans, nuts, vegetables, and other grains. For example, look at my homemade...
Beyond Beef is the perfect substitute for ground meat because It's rich, meaty, and smoky. If you love traditional meat-based meatballs and are looking for an alternative, you'll love this vegan version! These Beyond Meat Meatballs will impress even the biggest vegan skeptics! Perfectly seasoned and versatile, this meatball recipe will become a family favorite...
Looking to find the best side dishes for your pasta dinners? Well, the hunt is over! We've found you 35 of the best sides to go with your favorite pasta! The ideas to serve with pasta meals are endless. Instead of plain bread and butter or a simple green salad, try pairing any of these...
These easy canned green bean recipes are a great way to use up that lonely can of green beans in your cupboard. These recipes are vegetarian-friendly with a number of vegan options and make a nutritious side dish for family dinner or holiday meals. Canned green beans aren't just for Thanksgiving and the holidays! While...
Vegan Vodka Sauce can take any pasta recipe and turn it into the epitome of comfort food. It doesn't matter what kind of pasta you use, penne, chickpea pasta, linguine, whatever. Once you combine it with this delicious sauce, you'll be drooling and ready to dive on in! Comfort food is always a hit with...
If you're looking for some vegan recipes for your Easter table, this collection of 27 delicious side dishes has got you covered! Featuring vegetable dishes, potato and pasta dishes, fresh salads, and more, these sides are perfect for pairing with your favorite holiday main courses. Whether you are hosting a vegan Easter dinner for your...
This collection of high-calorie vegan recipes features flavorful meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Whether you're looking to gain or maintain weight on a vegan diet, you're sure to find some tasty dishes to suit your needs. Whether you’re new to a vegan diet or have been eating vegan for a while, it’s important...
Watch the air fryer green beans recipe video Why you'll love these easy air fryer green beans It takes just 8-10 minutes to make this easy side dish in the air fryer making these green beans the perfect addition to any weeknight dinner. Roasting the green beans in the air fryer rather than the oven...
This pasta e ceci recipe is a quick and easy take on a classic Italian dish that is hearty, flavorful, and sure to please the whole family. This version is also vegan and can easily be made gluten-free using gluten-free pasta. What is pasta e ceci? Pasta e ceci, which translates to pasta and chickpeas...
If you're a fan of crispy breaded eggplant, then you'll love this air fryer eggplant. This recipe is easy to make in just minutes with less oil than deep-frying or pan-frying. It's also vegan-friendly and can easily be made gluten-free with just one swap! Perfect as is, with a side of marinara, or make it...
What is cacio e pepe? Traditional cacio e pepe is a classic Italian pasta dish originating in Rome which translates to "cheese and pepper" in English. It's an elegant, yet simple dish to make consisting of spaghetti, Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper with the "sauce" forming from the addition of some of the starchy...
There's something for everyone in this collection of 50 vegetarian air fryer recipes! Featuring all types of dishes from appetizers to dessert and everything in between! I don't know about you, but I am absolutely OBSESSED with my new air fryer. It's been a game changer when it comes to making frozen foods crispy without...
This red lentil Bolognese checks all the boxes... Protein. Check. Fiber. Check. Veggies. Check. Low-Fat. Check. Flavorful. Check. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan or just looking looking for a meatless option, this sauce is perfect for your pasta night! And if you love sauces, you'll also have to check out this pumpkin tomato sauce , this...
This collection of 60 vegan air fryer recipes includes appetizers, snacks, sides, mains and sweets! There are so many ways to use the air fryer for plant-based dishes, you'll be sure to find something to suit your taste buds in this roundup. Looking for easy vegan air fryer recipes? This collection of plant-based air fryer...
How long to air fry frozen mozzarella sticks? Check out this easy guide that gives you times and temperatures that help keep this delicious snack crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside! If you're a fan of mozzarella sticks, you have got to try making them in the air fryer! Cooking frozen foods...
Roasted spaghetti squash is easy to make with just 2 ingredients plus salt and pepper. Ready in under an hour, this pasta alternative is delicious alone, with some veggies or paired with your favorite sauce. This naturally vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dish can be served as a main or a side. What do you call...
Air Fryer yellow squash and zucchini are fantastic tasting vegetables with many health benefits. They're a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, folate, magnesium, potassium, and other essential vitamins and minerals. If you love all recipes using different kinds of squash, you're going to love these incredible winter squash side dish healthy...
Making Alexia frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer is by far the best way to cook them! Once you try them, you’ll never want to make them in the oven again! They’re perfect served with your favorite dipping sauce and almost any main course. Why you'll love these fries Alexia brand sweet potato...
With just 3 main ingredients, you'll love how quick and easy it is to make this gluten-free and vegan Béchamel! This creamy white sauce is super versatile and perfect for using in Italian baked dishes, casseroles and more. Béchamel. Sounds so fancy when you say it out loud. And fancy means hard to make, right?...
If you've recently transitioned to a gluten-free, vegan lifestyle, this list of GFV staples will help you get started on stocking your pantry and fridge! The GFV Dilemma OK, first things first. I'm not going to sugar coat it. Eating BOTH gluten-free and vegan can be a challenge...especially when you are dining out. It’s super...
This one-pot pasta e fagioli is easy to make and ready in around 30 minutes. This hearty vegan soup features two types of beans, gluten-free pasta and a touch of fresh rosemary for a rich and robust flavor. Low in fat and high in both fiber and protein, this nutritious soup is also easily made...
This creamy vegan butternut squash risotto is the ultimate comfort meal! Featuring roasted butternut squash and a touch of thyme, this hearty dish is full of flavor. I don't know about you, but I think risotto is one of the ultimate comfort foods. And thanks to my half Italian father, I have been enjoying risotto...
This pumpkin tomato sauce is easy to make in under 30 minutes using pantry ingredients. It's also vegan-friendly, gluten-free and has no added sugar. Perfect over pasta, zucchini noodles or even on pizza! I don't know about you, but what I love most about fall is that it's perfectly acceptable to add pumpkin to everything,...
This creamy vegan pumpkin risotto with roasted pepitas is a hearty, comforting dish that will satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike. Enjoy it drizzled with a touch of balsamic glaze for a perfect flavor combination. This savory dish is easy to make using canned pumpkin and is naturally gluten-free. Serve as the main course or as...
This hearty pasta and lentil casserole features stewed tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion and a dairy-free cheese sauce. It’s my vegan take on a family recipe for Roman Holiday that has been passed down through the generations. First of all, let me start by saying that no one in the Hall family lineage is Italian. So...
This simple and flavorful cucumber and tomato salad is light, refreshing and takes just minutes to make with only a few ingredients. Perfect for serving as a summer side salad, a light lunch or an appetizer for pasta night all year long! Naturally vegan and gluten-free. One of my absolute favorite items to order at...
This vegan lentil lasagna is hearty, protein-packed, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Layers of oven-ready noodles, seasoned sunflower seed ricotta, lentil-studded marinara, and creamy dairy-free béchamel come together for comfort food that everyone at the table will love. Why this lentil lasagna recipe works I've made a lot of plant-based versions of cheese-heavy Italian dishes, from...
This tofu-based vegan breakfast sandwich is a twist on the classic egg and cheese popular in New Jersey and New York delis. Also made gluten-free using gluten-free rolls. Growing up at the Jersey Shore, egg and cheese on a hard roll was hands down my absolute favorite breakfast item to order at corner delis or...
A creamy, chunky and tangy vegan blue cheese dressing and dip that's also oil-free and nut-free with only 21 calories per serving! Perfect for salads, wraps, bowls, veggies, fries, cauliflower "wings" and more! When I was a kid, most of my friends were happily dipping their fries in ketchup or ranch dressing, I was enjoying...
Why you'll love this vegan homemade honey mustard recipe This dressing takes just 5 minutes to make with 4 simple ingredients! This oil-free version has less calories and fat than traditional non-vegan honey mustard as well as most grocery store-bought vegan brands. In fact, store-bought vegan brands typically clock in around 130 calories and 10-12...
Time to countdown Watch Learn Eat's Top 10 Gluten-Free, Vegan Recipes of 2019! These are our readers' favorite recipes published in 2019, all of which are both vegan and gluten-free! With the new year right around the corner, it's time to countdown of Watch Learn Eat's Top 10 Gluten-Free, Vegan Recipes of 2019! So, here...
I created this nut-free vegan baked ziti because I wanted a recipe I could serve to guests without worrying, and send with kids to school without issues. The secret is sunflower seed vegan ricotta cheese — it has a mildly sweet, cheesy flavor thanks to nutritional yeast, and rivals any cashew version I've tried. This recipe is gluten-free, nut-free,...
This Baked Balsamic Bruschetta is the perfect party appetizer! Lightly-oiled gluten-free bread is topped with a balsamic-marinated mixture of tomatoes, garlic and onion and sprinkled with Parmesan, then baked in the oven and finished with a touch of fresh basil. The flavor combination of the balsamic-marinated tomato mixture, Parmesan and fresh basil in this bruschetta...
If you're looking for a vegan ricotta that's also nut-free and soy-free, this seed-based version is the answer! This creamy basil-infused sunflower seed ricotta is perfect for all your favorite Italian baked pasta dishes such as baked ziti or lasagna. It also makes a flavorful cracker spread and pizza topping! Ricotta cheese has always been a...
This crunchy, buttery vegan and gluten-free garlic bread is incredibly easy to make in just 15 minutes and with only 6 ingredients! This garlic bread is the perfect side for pasta night, or you can serve it with your favorite tomato sauce for an irresistible party appetizer. Let's cut to the chase. In order to...
These vegan almond flour biscuits are light, fluffy, and naturally gluten-free. They're also completely oil-free, but still have that buttery flavor you crave. Just 7 ingredients, one bowl, and 25 minutes from start to finish! I used to love picking up biscuits from fast food joints back in my pre-vegan days. When I gave up...
This warm and comforting vegan creamy white bean soup combines cannellini beans and fresh herbs to create an earthy flavor. This rustic soup is rich and creamy without any of the dairy, gluten or oil! This veganized Tuscan-style soup tastes like it’s from an Italian restaurant but it’s really homemade! If you've "bean" looking for...
This creamy, rustic White Bean Dip features the flavors of roasted garlic, herbs and lemon. Pair this vegan dip with tortilla chips, crackers, fresh veggies and more for a delicious and satisfying appetizer or snack. The combination of sweet roasted garlic and buttery cannellini beans are complemented by earthy parsley, robust rosemary and the freshness...
A rich and creamy vegan risotto with a burst of fresh lemon! This deliciously hearty lemon risotto is a classic Italian dish made vegan that you'll want to add to your regular dinner rotation! You know the saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemon risotto!" OK, fine. Maybe that's not really how it goes....
This easy, cheesy red lentil pasta baked ziti is comfort food at its finest: cheesy, hearty, and packed with plant protein. I use three kinds of cheese (ricotta, mozzarella, and Romano) to make this lentil baked ziti rich and satisfying, while the red lentil penne keeps it gluten-free. Ready in under an hour with pantry...