This is my favorite way to eat quinoa! Easy + vegan + gluten free + ready in 20 minutes! Perfect for dinner, lunch, or meal prep.  The best part? You can make this Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa entirely in your Instant Pot.

This super flavorful Easy Lentil Veggie Burger is vegan + gluten free + ready in under 30 minutes! No breadcrumbs, no eggs, no flour, no fuss! Lentils + oats + onions + a few spices tossed in a food processor + there you have it, [continue reading]

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]

Meet Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash. All of the wonderfulness of spaghetti squash but a fraction of the cooking time 💛.  A beautiful yellow squash turned into spaghetti, does it get any better? Le me show you how easy + yummy this …

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!

Sometimes you just need a cookie.  A cookie that you can eat and actually feel good about it.  This is that cookie.  These healthier cookies are the perfect way to use up leftover cooked quinoa.  If you prefer, they can be made extra sweet with [continue reading]

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]

Get ready for a hearty + flavorful recipe packed with vegetables + meatless protein! This vegan chicken pot pie is made with a few simple ingredients, ready in under 30 minutes + topped with phyllo dough!

Vegan quiche, yes please! This Just EGG Vegan Zucchini Quiche is dairy-free, ready in one hour, and so delicious! Zucchini, onions, dairy-free cheddar shreds, Just EGG, a few dry spices, and a frozen pie crust. You will be so happy to have this on your [continue reading]

What to make for the vegetarians on Thanksgiving? Let me think …. how about a seitan roast? This vegan seitan roast will feed 6 people, can be served along with your favorite holiday side dishes, bakes in your oven, and is oh so delicious!  

Ready for the ultimate fall dinner idea? YES! Ready in 10 minutes in one pot, dairy free + gluten free! Kid-friendly or when you need quick comfort food that turns out perfectly creamy every single time. Pin, print, or bookmark this recipe for Instant Pot [continue reading]

When the list of what is not in the cookies is longer than the title, does that make you worry?  Most likely your answer is yes 😊 BUT  the answer is NO!!!!! 🙌  Not these healthy pumpkin cookies! They are simply wonderful, fluffy, moist and [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!

Where are the almond butter fans? Welcome! I have the cookie for you! Whole wheat flour combined with almond flour + a few simple ingredients and you have yourself a perfect eggless almond butter cookie.  Edible cookie dough anyone? Yes, please! You can eat the [continue reading]

Vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, plant-forward. It can be tough to keep these terms straight without making your head spin. The word vegan can be quite polarizing to some, making them afraid to label themselves as such. Or, have you ever heard someone refer to themselves as [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]

Tofu, a few veggies + a bottle of teriyaki sauce! It doesn’t get any easier than that! This recipe for Teriyaki Tofu with Vegetables is on regular rotation here in the MVF kitchen + I have a feeling it will be a regular in your [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]

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]

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]

If you have vegetarian kids, are a vegetarian kid, will have plant-based trick-or-treaters, or are simply a vegetarian kid at heart … this one is for you! Traditional Halloween festivities can be difficult to navigate for vegans, vegetarians + plant-based folks alike. It doesn’t have [continue reading]

This Healthy Instant Pot Black Bean Soup is SO EASY! The perfect soup for meal prep, make lots + freeze for later! Packed with protein + flavor this one is a keeper.  Customize your bowl with your favorite toppings for a winning dinner idea!

I love this banana bread! Let’s get one thing perfectly clear … this isn’t omg yum lets have a slice of dreamy banana bread for dessert after a rich autumn meal. This is, however, a thick hearty banana bread that I am always in the [continue reading]

Let me tell you something, eating vegetarian is not hard or challenging or difficult or any of it! It just takes a little practice! This week, I am sharing with you my top 5 tips to make going plant-based easier for vegetarians or vegans, novice [continue reading]

Serrano peppers, fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro + garlic blended together to make pure salsa perfection with this Homemade Serrano Salsa Recipe. No more jarred salsa for this salsa fanatic! You have come to the right place if you love salsa! I am with you. Making [continue reading]

A healthy-ish donut baked not fried + sweetened with beautiful blueberries! Completely dairy-free + eggless + vegan but absolutely delish! Baking with blueberries is one of my favorite things to do! I love fresh blueberries, but what I love more is when I can use [continue reading]

Strawberries and donuts, two of my favorite things! I combined them to make these amazingly awesome Baked Vegan Strawberry Donuts and I am not sorry I did!!! Donuts are actually quite easy to make when you get the hang of it! You have come to [continue reading]

How about vegan sausage + peppers? There are some things that you might miss after going plant-based, a good Italian meal might be one of those things.  After we went plant-based, I was worried about still being able to enjoy the traditional Italian meals I [continue reading]

One of the things I learned during the pandemic was that I missed eating out with my friends.  I also missed traveling to see new, beautiful places + enjoying the foods that come along with that.  As we get back out into the world, I [continue reading]

This Easy Vegetarian Tempeh Chili is packed with plant-based protein, tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapenos, and cumin.  Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for meal prep, yummy on its own or loaded with your favorite toppings!

Healthy + Vegan + low-carb + ready in MINUTES! These Diary-Free Tofu Ricotta Zucchini Noodles are perfect for busy nights, quick lunches, or meal prep! This is a great way to sneak in some veggies and still have that pasta-ish feel to your meal!

This Copycat California Pizza Kitchen Tostada Pizza is a perfect blend of tostada + pizza in a yummy CPK copycat recipe. Vegan or dairy cheese melted on a pizza crust topped with black beans, lettuce, avocado, tomato, and THE BEST homemade cilantro lime dressing! YUMMMMMMM!

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!

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!  

This Easy Baked Pesto Tofu is perfect in so many ways! Forget putting pesto on your pasta, try it on tofu! I don’t know about you but I always have a jar of pesto in my pantry for one of days where only pesto will [continue reading]

These Vegan Black Bean Stuffed Poblano Peppers are roasted then stuffed with black beans, rice, corn, and spices. A healthy + flavorful meal! These are so pretty + so fun to eat.

Are you ready for summer? I AM! Summer holidays, backyard BBQs, beach days, picnics, and pool parties, here we come! This Picnic Survival Guide For Vegetarians will get you ready for the perfect vegetarian or vegan friendly picnic. I am super excited to share with [continue reading]

This Silken Tofu Vegan Mayo recipe is a healthy, low-fat, egg-free alternative to traditional mayonnaise. Made with a few simple ingredients, easy, and creamy! Spread onto a sandwich, use in a dip or a dressing! What Do You Need To Make This Silken Tofu Vegan [continue reading]

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]

Make your transition to plant-based eating easy with simple swaps! You won’t miss the meat if you have these substitutions on hand AND know how to use them. I know, it can be tricky to get started.  Trust me here, these 10 easy food substitutions [continue reading]

Blondies made with beans? YES! These high protein, guilt-free Healthy Vegan Chickpea Blondies are also gluten-free + SO easy to make! I LOVE LOVE LOVE creating recipes for treats that I can enjoy any day any time without feeling like I derailed my healthy eating.  [continue reading]

These Double Chocolate Eggless Brownies are vegan + gluten free, ready in 30 minutes + turn out perfectly moist every time! Who can resist double chocolate?? These brownies are protein-packed with nut butter, made with unrefined + gluten-free oat flour, and finally sweetened with turbinado [continue reading]

These Easy Sticky Sesame Chickpeas are ready in 15 minutes! This recipe is so flavorful + packed with protein.   It has an addictive flavor that you will not be able to get enough of! You can pull this together on a busy weeknight or make [continue reading]

This strawberry salsa recipe is made in one bowl with fresh + simple ingredients! So healthy + easy + perfect for Mexican night! Oil-free + vegan! Making a sweet salsa is a fun twist on the traditional salsa recipe.  Using strawberries makes this one absolutely [continue reading]

This Silken Tofu Sour Cream recipe is a healthy + low-fat alternative to dairy sour cream.  Made with a few simple ingredients, easy, and creamy! Spread onto a sandwich, dollop onto a potato, layer into a taco, or drizzle on top of chili!

This recipe for Tempeh Sloppy Joes is quick + easy + perfect for a meatless lunch or dinner. High in protein + SO yummy! Made with real, simple ingredients making a nutritious + filling vegan sandwich! No meat, no problem! Tempeh makes the perfect substitute [continue reading]

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]

Once you learn how to air fry tempeh you will be hooked! This easy air fryer tempeh turns out crispy + perfect every time + could not be any easier to make! Add your favorite sauce, layer into a sandwich, sprinkle over a salad, or [continue reading]

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]

Are you looking for easy ways to eat more plants? Maybe you want to eat a little healthier, try out vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian, or plant-based diet? Trying to eat a more plant-centric diet to improve your heart health, decrease risk of disease, lose weight, or [continue reading]

Gooey, thick, perfectly sweet with a hint of cinnamon, and so easy to make! These Eggless Almond Butter Blondies come together in under 30 minutes, are eggless + dairy-free!

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!

Who doesn’t love a good copycat recipe??? This Taco Bell Nacho Fries Copycat Recipe will not disappoint even the biggest Taco Bell fans.  Trust me, I know a few.  With every bite you take, you will feel like you are eating the real deal. Surprisingly [continue reading]

This Easy Vegan Taco Pasta is everything you love about tacos but with pasta instead of tortillas! Black beans, corn, tomatoes and a creamy dairy-free cauliflower cheese sauce make this recipe a keeper! No soaking cashews for this creamy cheesy taco sauce.  This pasta meal [continue reading]

All of the flavor, none of the fat! Yipee! My lightened up version of traditional green curry has all of the robust flavors of that curry dish that keeps you going back to your favorite Thai restaurant. I simply made it skinny + guilt-free.  Once [continue reading]

Move over potato chips, zucchini chips have arrived!  These Crispy Oven-Baked Zucchini Chips are thin, crunchy, healthy, and irresistible! With just a little olive oil spray and a sprinkle of salt you have yourself a plant-based, gluten-free, guilt-free snack ready in minutes! No breading!

Sometimes you just need a sandwich.  Grilled bread, sliced tomato, mustard spread on both sides of the bread, and maybe even a pickle.  Even plant-based eaters need a sandwich now and then.  That is what happened here in the MVF kitchen.  One afternoon, Mr. MVF [continue reading]

Sometimes you just need a blondie.  No other dessert will do.  A thick, gooey, chewy bar that isn’t a cookie but isn’t a brownie.  These Peanut Butter Blondies can be whipped up in under 30 minutes with a few ingredients that I am sure you [continue reading]

These Healthy Air Fryer Mushrooms make the perfect side dish or snack! Ready in 10 minutes, oil-free, and requires only 4 simple ingredients.  Another easy + healthy + oil-free air fryer recipe for the win!

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!

These Air Fryer Refried Bean Taquitos come together super quick for a busy weeknight dinner with just a few simple ingredients.  Ready in 10 minutes, they make the perfect meatless Mexican dinner, lunch, snack, or party food!.  Customize these with your favorite toppings for an [continue reading]

These Mexican mashed potatoes are packed with flavor and dairy-free! Makes the perfect side to any Mexican dish or as a filling for tacos, burritos, taquitos and more! I fell in love with these potatoes at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants.  They stuffed these [continue reading]

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]

You have come to the right place if you love salsa! I am with you.  I seek out Mexican restaurants based solely on how good their salsa fresca is! Let me tell you something, this one is a keeper! This Chuy’s Salsa Copycat Recipe is [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]

These Vegan Chai Sugar Cookies are chewy, flavorful, and infused with the authentic flavors of cinnamon + cardamon! These cookies are incredibly delicious, ready in under 30 minutes, and are made gluten-free, egg-free, and nut-free!

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!

Fried rice that is actually healthy? YES! I should have called this Instant Pot Fried Brown Rice the best “unfried” rice EVER! Oil-free + super easy + plant-based + made all in one pot + turns out just right every single time.

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]

Corn chowder with sweet potatoes?!?!?! Yes, please! Made in the Instant Pot?!?! Even better! This Instant Pot Sweet Potato Corn Chowder is made in one pot in under 30 minutes.  Dairy-free, oil-free, gluten-free, and packed with wholesome veggies. Best of all, it can be made [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]

Soft + chewy + moist + awesome! These Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies are vegan + gluten-free! Another yummy recipe for your eggless baking!  Freshly grated carrots combined with healthy oats + cinnamon give this recipe that carrot cake taste transformed into a healthy-ish dessert for [continue reading]

This Cauliflower Fried Rice with Tofu is the perfect alternative to traditional fried rice. Easy + healthy + vegan.  Packed with flavor and loaded with veggies!

Most people think of hummus as a savory food, but hummus makes an unbelievable healthy dessert! Both sweet + savory hummus are super easy to make! Simply toss everything in your food processor or blender and there you have it!  Perfect Pumpkin Spice Dessert Hummus [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]

  This air fryer baked potato recipe makes the best baked potatoes with a crispy skin on the outside and a tender + fluffy inside! SO EASY! The best part? The inside of the potato is cooked evenly throughout + they turn out absolutely perfect [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!!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Vegan Italian Stuffed Peppers full of authentic Italian flavors + protein rich tempeh! A meatless twist on an Italian classic! This easy recipe requires only a few simple ingredients + is perfect for lunch or dinner or meal prep! Vegan + gluten-free + SO delicious!

This Instant Pot Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmeal is the perfect way to get all of the fall flavors in a hearty + healthy breakfast! Just a few simple ingredients tossed in your Instant Pot.  This vegan + gluten free oatmeal recipe can quickly be made [continue reading]

The classic sandwich is reinvented with delicious baked smoky tempeh bacon, lettuce + tomato. This vegan tempeh BLT is SO easy + oil-free! Ready in 35 minutes with just a few simple ingredients.  This is my new favorite sandwich!!!!!!!

This Tempeh Taco “Meat” is super easy to make + perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights! Ready in under 20 minutes + packed with protein + flavor + versatility. Layered in tacos, rolled into burritos, sprinkled on a  taco salad.  Whatever your favorite Mexican [continue reading]

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 Vermicelli Upma can be eaten for breakfast or any meal! Also known as sevia or semiya upma. Upma is a traditional Indian meal, but I made it with a twist!

This Brownie Batter Hummus is perfect for satisfying your sweet + chocolatey cravings without the guilt.  I promise it is SO YUMMY + Easy! Best of all, this dessert hummus is dairy free + egg free + refined sugar free + healthy(ish) + ready in [continue reading]

This recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu is SO EASY. No need to press your tofu, no breading, no frying, no fuss! Perfect for over a salad, paired with sweet potato fries, or simply to dip in vegan ranch, YUM!

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!