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White Bean Soup

Diced green chiles and fresh lime juice pack this white bean soup with bright and tangy flavor. It's creamy, comforting, and SO simple to make!

This white bean soup recipe is my zesty vegan spin on white chili. It’s deliciously creamy and comforting, but its rich texture comes from blended white beans instead of any...

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Instant Pot Quinoa

Learn how to cook perfect Instant Pot quinoa! With my quick, hands-off method, this nutritious grain comes out fluffy and flavorful every time.

...It’s a great base for a grain bowl, too. Try using it in this veggie power bowl, this vegan burrito bowl, or this roasted veggie grain bowl. Or sub it...

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Energy Balls

These date and nut energy balls are the BEST healthy snack! Sticky, sweet, and studded with chocolate chips, they taste like little balls of cookie dough.

...Mini chocolate chips – Use dairy-free chips to make this recipe vegan. I like the Enjoy Life brand. And sea salt – To make all the flavors pop! Find the...

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Coconut Rice Stuffed Peppers

These stuffed peppers are such a fun summer meal! Filled with coconut rice, mango, and tons of fresh herbs, they're bright, vibrant, and delicious.

...If you love these coconut rice-stuffed peppers, try one of these summer dinners next: Cilantro Lime Rice-Stuffed Peppers Stuffed Poblano Peppers Stuffed Zucchini Boats Vegan Tacos Veggie Fajitas Vegan Burrito...

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Three Bean Salad

This 3 bean salad recipe is a fresh, fun twist on the American classic! I toss fresh green beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas in a bold, tangy dressing.

...vinegar and sugar. I prefer the flavor of a natural sweetener like honey (or maple syrup, if you’re vegan), and I scale it wayyyy back to give the salad a...

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Minestrone Soup

This minestrone soup recipe is a delicious version of the classic Italian vegetable soup. Serve it with crusty bread for an easy vegetarian meal!

...of vegan pesto instead. (Non-vegans take note: regular pesto is also a great topping for minestrone soup!). Serve the soup with good crusty bread and call it a day, or...

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Vegetarian Chili

Meet the best vegetarian chili recipe I've tasted! It's thick, hearty, and comforting, filled with flavorful veggies and two types of beans.

...up your bowl with flavorful fixings such as these: A dollop of sour cream, vegan sour cream, or Greek yogurt Pickled red onions Sliced jalapeño peppers, serrano chiles, or pickled...

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Peach Salsa Halloumi Bowls

These punchy bowls are a fun, refreshing summer dinner! The sweet, zesty peach salsa plays off avocado, grilled halloumi, and fragrant coconut rice.

...pineapple! Add extra crunch. Garnish your bowl with toasted pepitas or fresh corn kernels to add texture. Nix the halloumi. Add crumbled feta to your bowl instead. Make it more...

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BLT Pasta Salad

This BLT pasta salad recipe is a fun twist on the classic sandwich. Packed with fresh veggies and avocado, it's a flavorful side dish or light lunch.

...course! I think farfalle (aka bow tie pasta) is so cute and fun here. Tempeh bacon – Cooked in a tamari and rice vinegar marinade, this vegan bacon has a...

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Grilled Tomatoes

Tender, juicy, smoky, and sweet, these easy grilled tomatoes are a knockout summer side dish! Italian dressing and fresh basil take them over the top.

...vegan Parmesan cheese. We also love them with Greek dressing, crumbled feta, and fresh mint as well as squeezes of lemon juice, olive oil, and za’atar. You could even turn...

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Photograph of Jeanine Donofrio and Jack Mathews in their kitchen

Hello, we're Jeanine and Jack.

We love to eat, travel, cook, and eat some more! We create & photograph vegetarian recipes from our home in Chicago, while our shiba pups eat the kale stems that fall on the kitchen floor.