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Fresh and juicy, this quick fruit salad is the perfect side dish for hot summer days. While we love the flavor of freshly cut pineapple, you can buy pre-cut pineapple at the grocery store to save even more time.

The shape and size of mini bell peppers make them the perfect vessel for this handheld party snack. The filling for these vegan poppers is sweet, crunchy and a little juicy, with a hint of spice from Tajin seasoning—an addictive Mexican-style blend of chili, salt, and dehydrated lime juice. You can assemble these poppers a […]

This light and creamy dressing gets its fullness from canned chickpeas. Drizzle this vegan Italian dressing over salads or grain bowls.

These lentil pancakes are great as snacks, packed lunches, or appetizers. If you can’t find green lentils, substitute brown lentils, which are similar in flavor. To save cooking time, when heating the pancakes in Step 2 use multiple skillets, or bake pancakes on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes on […]

Wow your friends with this visually stunning vegan summer pudding, which offers a whole-food, plant-based take on a beloved British dessert. Toasted bread soaks up a succulent sauce of cooked berries, and an easy homemade lavender cashew cream tops it all off. For more recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth, check out 5 Scrumptious Plant-Based […]

Brighten up the color and flavor of simple chickpea hummus with subtly sweet green peas and fresh mint in this 15-minute healthy vegan recipe. Try Green Pea Hummus as a dip or spread onto sandwiches.

These healthy vegan enchiladas prove that everything is better in cake form. Each layer of these generously filled cakes has a different hearty filling melded together with enchilada sauce. This recipe takes some time to assemble, but it’s fun and delicious and built to impress. Make your own oil-free enchilada sauce using our tasty recipe, […]

Looking for a vegan version of honey mustard? Try this quick recipe. Date paste adds just the right amount of sweetness without any added sugar.

This satisfying meal is equally good made with traditional couscous or the larger, pearl-sized Israeli couscous. Feel free to experiment with whatever vegetables you have on hand. Creamy homemade Tahini Dipping Sauce serves as a flavorful finishing touch for these quick bowls. From Forks Over Knives Family

This basic sauce is very kid-friendly. Serve it with Couscous Bowls or other bowl creations, or as a dipping sauce for fresh veggies. If you want to add a little zing, stir in ¼ cup fresh tarragon or chives. Recipe from Forks Over Knives Family.

These satisfying wraps make a great portable breakfast. Wrap them tightly in waxed paper and stash in the refrigerator for a meal on the go. Mashed chickpeas serve as a luscious base for the veggies, and white miso paste adds a burst of flavor. Feel free to get creative and swap in your favorite in-season […]

When cookies are as wholesome and healthful as these, you can enjoy them any time of day. These hearty quinoa cookies, which are fragrant with fresh fruit and ginger, taste incredible warm out of the oven. Stored in an airtight container, they’ll stay fresh for five days.