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The Essential Vegan

A food blog featuring easy, healthy, and delicious vegan recipes that anyone can make. Clean eating is simple, tasty, and accessible with these step-by-step plant-based recipes.

Trending Recipes

If you’re looking for vegan recipe ideas, start here for some favorites.

  • bowl of simple red lentil minestrone soup
    Simple Red Lentil Minestrone Soup
  • closeup of a bowl of Italian chopped salad with a wooden serving bowl in the background
    Italian Chopped Salad
  • plate of quinoa tabbouleh with a side of hummus, pita wedges, and lemon slices
    Quinoa Tabbouleh
  • bowl of immunity soup held in hand with a plate of crackers in the background
    Immunity Soup
  • herbed tofu scramble on a plate with mushrooms, spinach, and toast
    Herbed Tofu Scramble (Oil-Free)
  • sliced vegan tuna salad sandwich on a plate with sliced cucumbers
    The Best Vegan Tuna Salad (Oil-Free)
  • bowl of slow cooker ratatouille with white beans garnished with basil leaves
    Slow Cooker Ratatouille with White Beans
  • glass parfait cup of chai overnight oats with yogurt and cinnamon sticks
    Chai Overnight Oats

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Salads

Welcome warmer weather with a light, refreshing salad.

  • bowl of mango noodle salad with peanut dressing next to fresh cilantro
    Mango Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing
  • partial view of a bowl of spring salad with vegan caesar dressing next to a black fork
    Spring Salad with Vegan Caesar Dressing
  • partial overhead view of white bowl containing kale citrus salad with an orange to the upper left
    Kale Citrus Salad
  • bowl of autumn quinoa salad with a black fork and white napkin
    Autumn Quinoa Salad
See more Salads →

Main Dishes

Looking for lunch or dinner ideas? Try these fuss-free main dishes.

  • bowl of Tex-Mex skillet supper next to fresh cilantro leaves
    Tex-Mex Skillet Supper
  • green couscous risotto in a white bowl with a black fork on a marble background
    Green Couscous Risotto
  • bowl of couscous risotto on a wooden table with a cloth napkin and parsley leaves to the side
    Couscous Risotto
  • serving of polenta casserole on a dish with a glass casserole dish in the background
    Polenta Casserole
See more Main Dishes →

sliced orange

Welcome!

I’m Allie and I’m so glad you’re here! In this blog, you’ll find quick, healthy, and delicious plant-based recipes that anyone can make. I hope you find something here to brighten your day!

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Recent Recipes

  • oil-free roasted potatoes in a bowl next to a gray linen napkin
    Oil-Free Roasted Potatoes
  • close up of oil-free healthy vegan pasta salad in a bowl with wooden serving tongs
    10 Healthy Vegan Picnic Food Ideas
  • peanut dressing in a mini food processor
    Peanut Dressing
  • oil-free roasted eggplant on a gold baking sheet
    Oil-Free Roasted Eggplant

Recently Updated

  • wooden bowl containing salad topped with italian dressing
    Italian Dressing
  • glass bottle of vegan caesar dressing next to a white napkin
    Vegan Caesar Dressing
  • chocolate cherry scones on a marble serving tray next to a cup of coffee
    Chocolate Cherry Scones
  • instant pot kitchari in a white bowl with a black fork and cream napkin on a gray stone background
    Instant Pot Kitchari
sliced orange

Welcome!

I’m Allie and I’m so glad you’re here! In this blog, you’ll find quick, healthy, and delicious plant-based recipes that anyone can make. I hope you find something here to brighten your day!

More about me

Popular

  • bowl of mango noodle salad with peanut dressing next to fresh cilantro
    Mango Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing

  • bowl of Tex-Mex skillet supper next to fresh cilantro leaves
    Tex-Mex Skillet Supper

  • plate of quinoa tabbouleh with a side of hummus, pita wedges, and lemon slices
    Quinoa Tabbouleh

  • green couscous risotto in a white bowl with a black fork on a marble background
    Green Couscous Risotto

Seasonal

  • bowl of mango noodle salad with peanut dressing next to fresh cilantro
    Mango Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing

  • plate of quinoa tabbouleh with a side of hummus, pita wedges, and lemon slices
    Quinoa Tabbouleh

  • partial view of a bowl of spring salad with vegan caesar dressing next to a black fork
    Spring Salad with Vegan Caesar Dressing

  • closeup of a bowl of Italian chopped salad with a wooden serving bowl in the background
    Italian Chopped Salad

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