30 Minutes or Less

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Italian Vegetable Orzo Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of this Italian Vegetable Orzo Soup, packed with wholesome ingredients like kale, cannellini beans, and orzo. This heartier twist on classic minestrone is a nourishing, one-pot meal perfect for meal prep or a comforting weeknight dinner! Table of Contents It’s officially soup season, and I’m craving bowls of hearty, nourishing […]

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Tempeh Fajita Quinoa Bake

This Tempeh Fajita Quinoa Bake is a one-pan wonder loaded with bold flavors, protein-packed tempeh, and colorful veggies—perfect for busy weeknights or a fun twist on Taco Tuesday! Table of Contents Craving a hearty, plant-based meal that’s full of flavor and easy to make? My Tempeh Fajita Quinoa Bake is a perfect weeknight solution that

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Cauliflower Piccata Pasta

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Cauliflower Piccata Pasta, a vibrant plant-based twist on the classic dish. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, it’s a quick and satisfying meal that everyone in your family will love! Table of Contents Kick off your culinary adventure with this deliciously bright and savory Cauliflower Piccata Pasta!

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Homemade-ish Vegan Kale Caesar Salad

A family favorite that’s both easy to make and delicious, this Homemade-ish Vegan Kale Caesar Salad is perfect for sneaking greens into your kids’ meals. All you need is just 15 minutes and some favorite store-bought ingredients. Table of Contents If you’re looking for a salad that’s as delicious as it is versatile, this Homemade-ish

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Truffle Smashed Potatoes

Crispy golden potatoes drizzled with a creamy cashew sauce. These Truffle Smashed Potatoes taste fancy but are simple enough to whip up for an everyday weeknight dinner. Table of Contents Last May while exploring Paso Robles with my husband, we discovered a charming olive oil shop. They were offering free tastings so I eagerly dragged

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Vegan Sloppy Joes

The deliciously dependable combination of savory and sweet in these Vegan Sloppy Joes leaves your fingers just as messy as your taste buds are satisfied in this plant-powered version of the quintessentially American sandwich we all know and love. Table of Contents Can you believe I never made a Sloppy Joe until last month when

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Vegan 6-Layer Dip

A party-perfect appetizer with 6 layers of flavor, each more delicious than the next, each scoop into this dip leaves me craving more.  Get ready to dazzle your taste buds and impress your guests with this mouthwatering 6-layer dip, a vegan twist on a classic party favorite. This recipe combines bold flavors and fresh ingredients

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Vegan Ravioli & Sausage Stew

Fresh pasta and store-bought sausage come together in this Vegan Ravioli & Sausage Stew for an easy weeknight meal on the table in less than 30 minutes. Table of Contents   We all have our favorites and Beyond Meat and Kite Hill are two of my go-to plant-based brands.  I’ve used Beyond Meat’s Beef to make

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Tempeh & Broccoli Caesar Grain Bowl

Roasted and seasoned tempeh and broccoli sit atop a bed of quinoa, romaine and massaged kale, chopped cucumbers, and avocado. Everything is drizzled with our Creamy Vegan Caesar Dressing and a scattering of Everything Bagel seasoning for a grain bowl that will rock your taste buds! Table of Contents   These grain bowls are going to rock your

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bowl of rigatoni tossed with pesto and topped with basil leaves

Creamy Pesto Rigatoni

Store-bought pesto and homemade roasted garlic cream sauce join forces to transform an ordinary pasta dish into a weeknight wonder. Table of Contents Growing up half Italian, our family gatherings often included pasta…specifically, rigatoni. My great aunt’s family recipe is the go-to dish at family celebrations. It’s one of my kids’ most requested meals. Don’t

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Shake and Bake Tofu Nuggets

Bite-sized tofu chunks are breaded and baked to crispy perfection for a vegan update on the original Shake and Bake dinner trend. Table of Contents I grew up on Shake and Bake Chicken. It was one of my mom’s go-to weeknight dinners and one of my favorite meals to make with her. Is it just me

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Two hoagie rolls on parchment paper filled with lentil bolognese sauce and topped with mozzarella slices and basil leaves

Lentil Bolognese Subs

Packed with protein-rich lentils, an array of aromatic spices, and nestled within a toasted sub roll, these Lentil Bolognese Subs are a vegan twist on a classic Italian favorite. Table of Contents This recipe was inspired by my son, who loves a meatball sub, (a great dinner idea for vegans in non vegan families BTW,

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