Nut-free + Oil-free + Dairy-Free + sooooo creamy and delicious.  Finally …. a salad dressing you can feel good about eating. Did you hear that? NO NUTS! No soaking cashews for this vegan dressing! This Silken Tofu Creamy Italian Dressing is SUPER EASY and oh [continue reading]

This Chili Lime Tahini Dressing is super easy to make! The most perfect flavorful dressing ready in 5 minutes! Vegan + gluten-free + dairy-free + made without cashews. Drizzle this awesomeness in your wrap, on your salad, or even as a dip!

The easiest bowl you will ever make! This Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Lime Dressing is so simple + so healthy! The zesty lime dressing is made oil-free and everything is ready in under 10 minutes! Perfect recipe for meal prepping or to throw together [continue reading]

Move over croutons, your salad just got a new crunchy topping! Once you learn how to toast quinoa you will see how easy + versatile it is.  Best of all, you don’t need any oil to make crispy quinoa in minutes!

I am in LOVE with this salad! If you know me, you know I am a salad fanatic.  Not to mention, I am obsessed with trying to sneak quinoa into just about anything.  Meet my latest creation, The Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Bowl.  Full of vibrant [continue reading]

I have a little secret for you. Pumpkin recipes do not have be sweet and tacos do not have to be full of meat + cheese to be awesome. Yep, you heard me correctly.  These Pumpkin Black Bean Tacos are by far the best tacos [continue reading]

This Air Fryer Pumpkin Recipe is super easy + packed with flavor + turns out perfect every time! This is the quickest + absolute best way to make roasted pumpkin! So fabulously versatile it can be added into your favorite recipe or eaten as is!

This Vegan Ghost Pepper Ranch Dressing is the perfect spicy, creamy, dairy-free, oil-free, nut-free dressing to drizzle over your salad, dip your chick’n nuggets into, layer into a wrap or sandwich. The blended silken tofu gives you that rich, creamy, salad dressing texture paired with [continue reading]

Ready or not, summer is coming! To me, that means wonderful + yummy summer side dishes made of colorful, fresh ingredients. This is the perfect plant-based summer pasta salad! Bring this one to a picnic, serve as a side dish for a barbecue, or simply [continue reading]

This Vegan Dill Pickle Ranch is the perfect creamy blend of  silken tofu + a few simple ingredients giving you a healthy + dairy-free + nut-free + oil-free dill pickle flavored ranch dressing in minutes! When I went plant-based I thought I would never eat [continue reading]

5 minutes + 5 ingredients! That is all you need to make this Oil-Free Thai Cucumber Salad! Perfectly flavored + crisp + no fuss. Made with no fish sauce + no oil. This salad is great for a snack, lunch, or an Asian-inspired side dish.

5 minutes + 5 ingredients is all you need for this healthy, vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, dairy-free dressing! Perfectly packed with flavor for your salad or bowl! Silken tofu + jalapeño + cilantro + lime juice + your blender! That’s it! Meet your new favorite dressing, [continue reading]

I love snacks.  I don’t love oil.  When Mr. MVF + I first embarked on our oil-free journey we were hard core oil-free.  We spent hours in the grocery stores and searching the internet for what to use to replace the beloved oil in everything [continue reading]

 Let’s Make Hummus! There are a few things that always make it into the grocery cart when Mr. MVF + I go shopping together. One of those things undoubtedly used to be a tub of hummus. Not. Any. More. Not because we don’t like hummus, [continue reading]

The easiest + prettiest salad dressing you will ever make! So colorful, packed with nutrients, full of flavor + oh so delicious! This Pomegranate Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate Dressing is dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free.  This salad is full of so many wonderful veggies + yummy [continue reading]

The easiest + prettiest salad dressing you will ever make! So colorful, packed with nutrients, full of flavor + oh so delicious! This Oil-Free Pomegranate Salad Dressing is dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free.  The best part is that it is ready in 5 minutes with only [continue reading]

9 ingredients + 20 minutes are all you need for the most perfect vegetarian gravy you will ever eat! Vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, dairy free and oh so yummy! This recipe for Quick and Easy Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy MUST be on your thanksgiving menu this year! [continue reading]

These Vegetarian Seitan Turkey Cutlets are perfect for your plant-based Thanksgiving guests! Paired with mashed potatoes, gravy + your favorite veggie and you have yourself the perfect meal! The best part? This recipe requires only a few simple ingredients, is ready in under one hour, [continue reading]

This Oil-Free Green Olive Hummus Recipe is ready in minutes, perfectly creamy + super delicious!  Store bought hummus? No way! This one is creamy + salty + is absolute perfection! Protein-packed chickpeas, creamy tahini, fragrant garlic, and green olives! 

This recipe for Oil-Free Lentil Hummus is such a perfect way to eat lentils! This hummus is smooth, creamy, flavorful + makes the perfect dip or spread.  High in protein + super healthy! This is one of my favorite snacks to meal prep + have [continue reading]

Perfectly crispy + full of flavor! These Air Fryer Italian Herb Potatoes are great for a quick snack, side dish, or even for meal prep! 12 minutes in the air fryer a few sprinkles of seasoning + 4 potatoes is all you need for this [continue reading]

An Italian twist on traditional hummus! Amazing, fresh Italian herbs blended with healthy chickpeas + tahini make this easy + yummy + oil-free homemade Italian Herb Hummus Recipe absolutely perfect!

No breadcrumbs, no eggs, no fuss! This super flavorful Easy Black Bean Oat Burger is vegan + gluten free + ready in under 30 minutes! Simply toss everything in a food processor + bake! Healthy + easy + full of wholesome, healthy, plant-based ingredients.

Looking for a new way to spice up your tofu? You have come to the right place! This Spicy Garlic Tofu with Vegetables is a fun way to change up your go-to tofu recipe. Packed with protein, flavor + yummy veggies makes this one perfect [continue reading]

Sprouts are awesome! They take the flavor and texture of this Broccoli Sprout Pesto to the next level! This pesto is insanely easy to make + can be used in oh so many ways.  The best part? It is made totally oil-free!

Perfectly crispy + just spicy enough, this Air Fryer Sriracha Tempeh is an impeccable, meatless meal for any night of the week! Need an easy, healthy, high protein option for Meatless Monday or meal prep, lunch, dinner or snack? You got it!

Sheet pan tofu + peppers + onions coated in fajitas spices + baked in the oven! Making these Easy Vegan Tofu Fajitas SO super  healthy + flavorful! Perfect to fold into a warm tortilla + top with your favorite fajita toppings.

This Mango Black Bean Salsa recipe is super healthy + flavorful + beautiful + nourishing! The ultimate salsa for Mexican night or meal prep, as a snack or for lunch! Vegan + oil-free + EASY!  

Curious about how to choose a cooking oil? Not sure what smoke point means? Refined or unrefined? Should you go oil-free?  Confused about the coconut oil controversy? I KNOW! My tips this week help guide you through choosing the right cooking oil for the right [continue reading]

This Ginger Sriracha Tahini Dressing is super flavorful + easy to make + ready in 5 minutes.  No added oil, sugar, or dairy, and no blending up soaked cashews for this one!

Bite-size pieces of tempeh flavored + crisped to perfection! These Air Fryer Tempeh Croutons can be tossed over your favorite salad, layered into a wrap, folded into a bowl of soup, or simply eaten as a snack with a yummy dip!

The perfect plant-based summer salad! Bring to a picnic, serve as a side dish for a barbeque, eat over a bed of lettuce with black beans, or simply enjoy chilled with a bowl + spoon! This Avocado Corn Salad is super versatile, fresh, oil-free, easy [continue reading]

This easy homemade vegan barbecue sauce is ready in 5 minutes with 6 simple ingredients! Perfect for your favorite picnic, party or BBQ! No refined sugar, vegan, gluten-free AND oil-free! So healthy, flavorful, and easy to add into summer party recipes!

Turn a can of chickpeas into a vegan + gluten-free burger! These Chickpea Veggie Burgers are super healthy + packed with plant-based protein! This is a quick + easy recipe that can be pulled together on a busy night for a healthy homemade dinner.  YES!!!! [continue reading]

Do you get in a snacking rut? I do! Eating the same snack over and over again can get so BORING! Meet one of my latest creations! Healthy + protein-packed, high fiber, oil-free + did I mention healthy? 5 minutes, a few plant-based ingredients (that [continue reading]

Easily turn a can of chickpeas into a yummy bagel flavored delight! This Oil-Free Everything Bagel Hummus is a creamy dip packed with flavor! How about an everything bagel without the bagel? You can spread this healthy + oil-free homemade hummus on your favorite cracker [continue reading]

Confession.  I LOVE Sticky Sesame sauce! This Sticky Sesame Tofu Recipe is the latest in my collection of sticky sesame recipes! Perfectly sweet with garlic + ginger + a touch of spice, yum!

This Asparagus Salad with Lemon Garlic Dressing is everything you could ask for in a spring salad! Chopped asparagus, fresh mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, red onions and crunchy roasted chickpeas! All of that and it is topped with a healthy white bean dressing that is oil-free [continue reading]

This mango salsa recipe is downright delicious.  I have never been a fan of fruit salsa until now! So colorful + pretty + healthy + easy + perfect for Mexican night! Oil-free + vegan!   

This Garlic Tempeh and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe is packed with veggies + protein! Oil-free + easy + only 8 simple ingredients! An amazing, high-protein meal that can be pulled together quickly on a busy night faster than ordering take-out.

This garlic broccoli stir-fry is a healthy, easy, vegan version of your favorite takeout recipe! Ready in minutes + oil-free! 10 minutes and 7 simple ingredients is all you need for this delicious + flavorful vegetable side dish.

This Silken Tofu Vegan Ranch is the perfect creamy blend of  silken tofu + a few simple ingredients giving you a healthy + dairy-free + nut-free + oil-free ranch dressing in minutes! When I went plant-based I thought I would never eat ranch dressing again. [continue reading]

This recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Tempeh is SO EASY. No breading, no frying, no fuss! Healthy + quick + plant-based! These buffalo tempeh bites are perfect as a snack on their own, layered into a wrap, a taco, a sandwich, or on top of [continue reading]

This recipe for Oil-Free Air Fryer Broccolini is easy + healthy + ready in under 10 minutes! Eat as a snack on its own with a yummy dip, or as a quick side dish on a busy weeknight!

This Silken Tofu Vegan Spicy Ranch is perfect drizzled over a salad, layered into a sandwich, dolloped onto a veggie burger, or used as a dip.  The blended silken tofu gives you that rich, creamy, salad dressing texture paired with just enough spice.  No soaking [continue reading]

This Sticky Sesame Tempeh Recipe is better than takeout! Slightly sweet + perfectly sticky with a hint of ginger + garlic! The best part? This meal can come together in 20 minutes, faster than takeout!

These Oil-Free Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts are a quick + healthy vegetable side dish.  Ready in under 30 minutes, full of flavor, and perfect every single time!

This might possibly be the best quinoa recipe you have ever tried.  Practically perfect in every way.  The blend of wholesome + fresh ingredients brings this salad together in the most delightful way. This Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad Recipe is easy + healthy + packed with [continue reading]

These creamy + dreamy Sun-Dried Tomato Brussels Sprouts are a quick dairy-free side dish that is packed with flavor + is so healthy! Tired of roasting brussels sprouts? Me too! No roasting involved here, just a simple sauce that is very similar to a creamy [continue reading]

This Oil-Free Balsamic Vinaigrette is just perfect! Quick + easy + healthy! Use it as a marinade, pour it on veggies, salads, or pasta. For vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike, salads can either be super healthy or super unhealthy! The dressing you choose can be [continue reading]

Making a healthy + oil-free vegan pasta salad is so easy! You will be amazed how quickly this recipe comes together.  You can change up the dressing, the veggies, and even the pasta.  Perfect as a side dish, lunch, as a meal on its own [continue reading]

Did you know that you do not need to bread & deep-fry your cauliflower to have perfectly crispy cauliflower bites for tacos? I am here to tell you, it is true.  These Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are super easy + perfectly spicy + SO [continue reading]

This Air Fryer Tofu with Peanut Sauce is EPIC! I am totally obsessed with this tofu. Ready in under 20 minutes + vegan + only 6 ingredients! It is super easy to run out of ways to prepare tofu.  Peanut Sauce Tofu to the rescue! [continue reading]

This Kalamata Olive Hummus Recipe is ready in minutes and is absolute snack perfection! Protein-packed chickpeas, creamy tahini, fragrant garlic, and olives … what a wonderful combination! Made completely oil-free, in one blender, and ready in 5 minutes!

This recipe for Oil Free Air Fryer Potato Wedges turns out perfect every time! Flavorful + crispy, done in a fraction of time compared to oven roasted.  These are also way heathier than deep fried potatoes. Most importantly, you CAN get crispy potato wedges without [continue reading]

Mexican food is an absolute favorite for my family.  Guacamole, salsa, tortillas, and everything in between.  For vegetarians, Mexican food is a definite go-to for a quick + easy homemade dinner or take-out.  Refried beans can be tricky because they are not always vegetarian.  Learning [continue reading]

This Dairy Free Green Goddess Dressing is vegan + gluten-free + oil-free + made without nuts! Only 6 ingredients + 5 minutes! The secret ingredient? Silken tofu! Perfect as a dip or poured over your favorite salad greens! This is one of my all time [continue reading]

Savory + flavorful, this Oil Free Vegan Gravy is absolutely perfect for Thanksgiving or any time of the year! Vegan + Gluten Free with a rich and creamy texture, you will never miss the oil.  Above all, this gravy is so easy to make with [continue reading]

This recipe for Oil Free Air Fryer Asparagus is easy + healthy + will quickly become your favorite way to eat asparagus! Perfectly crispy + ready in 8 minutes! Serve as a side dish for a holiday meal, as a snack with a yummy dip, [continue reading]

Looking for that perfect, easy salad to make on Thanksgiving? You have come to the right place! Pumpkin puree + tasty herbs make this Oil-Free Pumpkin Vinaigrette a healthy, no-fuss addition to your Thanksgiving meal. Just 6 simple, plant-based ingredients shaken up in a jar [continue reading]

This Vegan Thanksgiving Salad with Pumpkin Vinaigrette is the perfect side dish! So many fall flavors plus healthy pumpkin, plant-based + easy! Roasted pumpkin with veggies, toasted quinoa, topped a with fabulous oil-free healthy dressing!

Can you actually enjoy a skinny version of red curry??? YES! My lightened up version of traditional red curry gives you all the Thai curry flavor without all of the fat + calories. Once you try this Oat Milk Red Curry, you will not be [continue reading]

This Sweet and Spicy Tofu is perfect in so many ways! Sticky + spicy with a hint of sweetness.  You can adjust the spice level to your liking! This recipe comes together quickly + easily.  Oil-free + dairy-free + vegan + gluten free! Perfect for [continue reading]

Classic hummus gets a fall twist!  This Savory Pumpkin Hummus comes together in just a few minutes, is packed with fiber + healthy vitamins.  This hummus is made without oil + will quickly become your favorite snack during pumpkin season!  So good that you will [continue reading]

A simple + creamy ‘cheese’ made without any nuts or tofu or dairy or oil! This Vegan Potato Cheese Sauce is a total life changer!  Most vegan cheeses are made with cashews or tofu.  I have not been able to achieve the ‘cheesy’ texture and [continue reading]

These Baked Vegan Pumpkin Donuts are SUPER EASY to make in one bowl + done in under 30 minutes. Use all-purpose flour or make them gluten-free by using oat flour! No eggs! No oil! Perfect pumpkin treat for Halloween or Thanksgiving or any day of [continue reading]

This quick + easy recipe for Pumpkin Veggie Burgers is YUMMY + vegan + gluten-free + oil-free + packed with fiber + protein + vitamins! Pumpkin in a veggie burger?!?! YES!!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

This recipe for Dill Pickle Hummus is smooth, creamy, tangy, perfectly full of garlic, and just savory enough to make it the perfect dip or spread.   If you know me, you know I love a good copycat recipe.  I especially love, after multiple taste-tests, when [continue reading]

This oil-free balsamic asparagus salad is just perfect! Quick + easy + healthy + no fuss! You can customize it with whatever veggies + toppings you love! Spinach or romaine are a good base, then add in sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, even bell peppers [continue reading]

Welcome to your new favorite cookie.  Why? How about a cookie that is vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten free, and still tastes SO GOOD?!?!?!? Enter Vegan Buckwheat Chocolate Chip Cookies.

These Air Fryer Garlic Chickpeas are the answer to any of your snacking questions. Healthy ✔ Easy ✔ Crispy ✔ Flavorful ✔ Quick ✔ Count me in 🙋‍♀️!

YES! You can make all of your favorite salsas from the Chipotle Mexican Grill Menu right in your own kitchen! Learn the secrets to mild, medium, hot + corn salsa! These Chipotle Copycat Salsas are EXACTLY like the real thing!

When I initially began learning about a whole food, plant-based diet, I was most intrigued by oil-free cooking. I thought the idea of it was completely crazy. How does one cook without oil? I assumed when cooking without oil, everything would stick to the pan, [continue reading]

Learn how to make crispy oven baked tofu with no oil in a few easy steps! This oil- free tofu is vegan + gluten-free and can be tossed in your favorite dish or eaten as is! No fuss + easy. No need to press the [continue reading]

No meat? No problem! These vegan eggplant meatballs are gluten free + oil-free + nut-free + packed with authentic Italian flavors! The hearty roasted eggplant is the star of this dish.  Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and even meat-eaters will LOVE these!

You will NEVER want to buy store-bought hummus again after you try this easy + yummy + oil-free homemade Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus recipe! This is a snack on regular rotation in our kitchen but can also be rolled into a wrap, dolloped on top of [continue reading]

This vegan + gluten free + oil-free Air Fryer Orange Tofu starts out with crispy tofu cubes cooked in your air fryer and tossed in a sweet + zesty orange sauce.  Tastes just like Chinese take-out! YUM!

This Copycat Chipotle Sofritas Recipe tastes exactly like the original! Super easy to make at home! Vegan + Gluten Free + Nut Free + made without any added oil! Bake the tofu, blend up some spices + there you have it! Vegetarian or not, you [continue reading]

Tahini + Garlic + Lemon + Chick Peas + Chipotle Pepper = the BEST oil-free chipotle hummus you have ever tasted! Super easy + vegan + gluten free + NO OIL!! No joke, I make this hummus every week.  This recipe is a staple in [continue reading]

Oil-Free Salad Dressings? Is it even possible?!?! YES! Today I bring you 10 of my favorite oil-free salad dressings. They are all plant-based + easy! The best part? You can use them on greens, veggies, as a dip, on pasta or noodles, or as a [continue reading]

This Vegan Creamy Italian Dressing is SUPER EASY and oh my yummy! Thick + creamy + restaurant-style + packed with flavor. Perfect as a dip or over salad greens or turn it into a pasta salad! It doesn’t get any more perfect than this dressing.  [continue reading]

This Oil-Free Asian Ginger Dressing is PERFECT! Nut-Free + Vegan + Ready in 5 minutes + perfect for meal prep! Pour over any cold noodles or greens! You are going to LOVE the versatility of this dressing!!!!

This Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing is super easy to make! The perfect oil-free dressing ready in 5 minutes and is made without cashews! Vegan + Gluten Free + perfect for meal prep. Drizzle this awesomeness in your wrap, on your salad, or even dunk your [continue reading]

Yes, you heard me correctly! No oil AND crispy! For all the tofu skeptics out there, this is your recipe! This Crispy Air Fryer Tofu comes together in minutes + is flavorful + can be eaten right out of your air fryer or tossed in [continue reading]

Dairy free + plant-based ranch you can make at home?!?! YES! This Easy Vegan Ranch is the perfect creamy blend of the magic of cashews + a few simple ingredients! When I went plant-based I thought I would never eat ranch dressing again. Think again! [continue reading]

Meet my latest creation: the most prefect, spicy, creamy, egg free mayo. Put it in a wrap, on a veggie burger, dunk your veggies or fries in it, or simply eat it with a spoon. Yes, this Vegan Chipotle Mayo is that good 😋.