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Sesame Broccoli Salad

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fragrant sesame brings toasty flavor to a classic veggie side dish. add this fresh sesame broccoli salad recipe to your meal prep this week! also: how to blanch broccoli

recipe originally published May 13, 2010

 

a rustic bowl with a portion of broccoli salad, larger serving bowl of salad in background

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS – Jump to any section:

    1. Delicious Broccoli Recipe
    2. How to blanch broccoli
    3. Meal prep this salad!
    4. more vegan side dish recipes
    5. Sesame Broccoli Salad

 

 

Broccoli Salad Recipe

I am sharing an all time favorite side dish. Are you eye rolling – I realize I say nearly everything is my favorite. I really do mean it each time I say it?

This quick and easy, 6 ingredient recipe has fantastic crunch and crowd pleasing flavor. It is a year round staple in our house, and is a recipe that anyone can make and everyone loves.…

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Vegan Spanish Rice

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a simple trick makes this a flavorful side with just five ingredients. this quick and easy vegan recipe tastes just like the classic Spanish Rice you remember!

recipe originally published January 9, 2011

 

serving bowl of Spanish Rice with lime wedges and wooden spoon, garnished with cilantro

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. Easy Rice Dish
    2. What is Spanish Rice?
    3. How To Make
    4. Recipes Using Simple Spanish Rice
    5. How To Serve
    6. Ingredient Variations
    7. Can You Freeze Cooked Rice?
    8. Simple Spanish Rice Recipe
 

Easy Rice Dish

Straightforward recipes using just a handful of ingredients are lifesavers in the kitchen.

This simple vegan Spanish Rice recipe is one of those – super flavorful and easy to make because of one shortcut ingredient we’ve been using for years. This easy rice dish is a …

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Vegan Creamed Spinach

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How To Make Vegan Cauliflower Creamed Spinach: our recipe is a plant based remake of the classic! a side dish for everyone –low carb, soy, gluten, oil, nut free!

recipe originally published March 8, 2017

 

vegan creamed spinach in a rustic white round serving dish, red napkin underneath

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. The Best Vegan Creamed Spinach
  2. How To Make Cauliflower Creamed Spinach
  3. Can Creamed Spinach Be Made Ahead?
  4. How Long Does Creamed Spinach Last?
  5. Can Creamed Spinach Be Reheated?
  6. Vegan Holiday Recipes
  7. Vegan Creamed Spinach Recipe
 

Vegan Creamed Spinach

The classic steak house side dish gets a vegan update with a rich cauliflower cream. Just as …

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Ginger Brussels Sprouts

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pan fried or oven roasted Ginger Lime Brussels Sprouts recipe – the bright and zesty layers of flavor of this side dish will make everyone a Brussels sprouts fan!

recipe originally published February 14, 2013

 

pan fried Brussels sprouts in a black serving bowl

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. Roasted or Pan Fried Brussels sprouts
    2. How to make Brussels sprouts people love
    3. Meal Prep recipe – how long do Brussels sprouts last?
    4. Vegan Side Dish Recipes
    5. Ginger Brussels Sprouts
 

Roasted or Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts

We have two favorite methods of cooking Brussels sprouts – roasting and pan fried. Both of these methods are very easy, fairy quick, and result in a gloriously good flavor.

If you are making this Brussels sprouts recipe for …

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

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Vegan Gluten Free Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower – everyone’s tangy spicy favorite! this quick and easy recipe is essential to any game day, happy hour party, or random Thursday.

recipe originally published June 15, 2017

*PIN THIS FOR LATER*

want more? see: Air Fryer Recipe Collection

 

Vegan Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower served in a bowl with celery and ranch dressing on the side

Table of Contents – Jump to any section

  1. Best Air Fryer Recipes
  2. Benefits of An Air Fryer
  3. Air Fryer Cookbook
  4. Tips For The Best Air Fryer Cauliflower
  5. Baking Instructions for Buffalo Cauliflower
  6. Recipe Notes
  7. Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

It is no secret that cauliflower is one of my favorite veggies, especially lately.

Also no secret that I love spicy, and everything buffalo sauced.

This quick and easy recipe could not be tastier – definitely one to wow guests at your next party, BBQ, or random Thursday.

I’d probably go ahead and plan for a double batch.

At …

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Cheesy Roasted Hasselback Tomatoes

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Cheesy Roasted Hasselback Tomatoes satisfy that comfort food craving while utilizing the fresh and flavorful fruits of summer – a plant based update on the classic Hasselback potato.

recipe originally published August 30, 2012

 

Cheesy Roasted Hasselback Tomatoes - how to hasselback - bright red tomato sliced hasselback style, with melty cheese and fresh chopped basil, served over quinoa

Cheesy Roasted Hasselback Tomatoes

We love Portland summers. Aside from a few 100 degree days, summertime is nearly perfect.

You might know that …

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Spicy Guacamole

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Mango Habanero Guacamole – naturally sweet with a spicy heat, this Spicy Guacamole is your new summertime staple! Also: How To Choose Avocados

recipe originally published May 5, 2011

 

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Mango Habanero Guacamole

We grill often in the spring and summer months. and you know me – no grilling is complete without snacks.

As an pre-grilling appetizer, I made another new guacamole. Does it surprise you in the least that this guac is spicy?

I did make it sweet and spicy, and the cool of the avocado is a perfect balance to the heat of the habanero….

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Mango Edamame Quinoa Salad

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fresh and vibrant, this vegan gluten free Mango Edamame Quinoa Salad brings protein and fresh flavor. a great meal prep recipe and the best potluck recipe!

recipe originally published June 16, 2011

 

Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad is the best potluck recipe. in a serving bowl with half a cubed avocado and a squeezed slice of lemon on top. the other half of avocado and a small bowl of almonds in background.

Quinoa Salad

When the weather is warm, all I want are light dishes and fresh flavors.

This Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad has these summer cravings covered. Brimming with several sources of …

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