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Vegan Habichuelas Guisadas (Puerto Rican Stewed Beans)
Traditional Puerto Rican stewed beans typically contain oil and pork, but in this healthier version, you don’t need any animal products or oil. This twist on the classic Caribbean dish still has all the delicious flavors and textures of the original. Serve with brown rice or quinoa and your favorite plantain side dish.
This Puerto Rican seasoning blend is used in many traditional dishes. Its unique balance of spices and herbs creates a bold and complex flavor profile essential to authentic dishes. With its versatile use and long shelf life, Homemade SazĂłn is an easy way to bring Puerto Rican cuisine into your kitchen.
Simple and healthy, these crazy delicious Chipotle Mushroom Tacos are all that with their smoky, aromatic seasoning and hearty, “meaty” texture.
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks With Lemon
These oil-free roasted cauliflower steaks can be served as a healthy, flavorful side dish packed with delicious spices and a tangy splash of lemon. They can also be enjoyed as a main dish. Either way, it’s a great choice for incorporating more vegetables into your diet.
This whole food, plant-based vegan pasta puttanesca is prepared without oil. It is a flavorful and nutritious dish, perfect for those looking for a healthy, low-fat meal. The recipe is easy to prepare and features a tangy herb-infused sauce that you can adjust to delight your taste buds.
Oil-Free Easy French Hummus Dressing
This tangy, effortless dressing comes together in five minutes or less—not bad for a delectable, nutritious substitute to conventional dressings! It’s an excellent way to incorporate creaminess and flavor into your salads, roasted vegetables, and other dishes.
The ever-popular California fish taco has not been forgotten in my kitchen. The special components in this recipe are the artichokes and creamy lime dressing. We love these easy, fun plant-based tacos.
This Oil-Free Kung Pao Tofu is packed with excellent umami flavor. Along with sweet, salty, sour, and bitter, umami is one of the five basic tastes. Often described as savory, it’s a common element of Asian cuisine.
Did you know you can prepare sweet hummus? Everything tastes better with chocolate, and this hummus recipe proves it. It’s succulent and easy to make—a dessert that goes with everything, even breakfast!
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