This vegan kale salad with cranberries and maple balsamic vinaigrette is dairy free, gluten free, soy free, and has no refined sugar! You can’t get much healthier than a bowl of kale, and you won’t be able to stop eating it prepared this way! Even my kids love this sweet, tender, salad! My parents came to…
Lunch
All of your favorite vegan lunch recipes in one place. In fact, many of the recipes are not only vegan, but gluten free, dairy free, and nut free, too!
You and your family will go crazy for this light and refreshing Citrus Salad with Chickpeas. You can also try this Easy Quinoa and Kale with Mushrooms for a heartier lunch option. And the kids will really love these quick and easy Vegan Corn Dog Bites!
Vegan Corn Dog Bites
These cute little vegan corn dog bites are a fun appetizer, snack, or lunch for vegan kids and anyone who is a kid at heart! Baked in mini muffin tins, you get all the flavor of corn dogs without the mess and since they are baked not fried, they’re a healthier alternative too! My kids…
Citrus Salad with Chickpeas
This citrus salad with chickpeas and veggie confetti is a healthy, colorful, vegan, and gluten-free salad. This citrus salad is my version of the tri-colored chickpea salad that they sell pre-made at Costco and Wegman’s. It’s bright and cheery, makes a beautiful side dish, and it’s the perfect summer salad to bring to a potluck…
Easy Quinoa and Kale with Mushrooms
This easy quinoa and kale recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy vegan lunch or a side dish to go with any meal! Quinoa and Kale is… Super quick and easy! Gluten-free, vegan, and soy free clean eating! Packed with healthy mushrooms, kale, and quinoa of course. Great for meal prep, easy weeknight meals,…
Easy Vegetarian Chili
The best recipe for a simple, easy, Texas-style vegetarian chili made in 1 pot with a few basic ingredients that you can find in any store! It’s vegan, gluten free, and soy free too, so everyone can enjoy it! This is one of those recipes that you need to keep in your back pocket for cold…
65 Gluten Free Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
Plan the perfect gluten free vegan Thanksgiving for your friends and family! Are you overwhelmed trying to figure out what to make for a gluten free vegan Thanksgiving meal? When I celebrated my first Thanksgiving as a vegan, I was kind of excited. There seemed to be enough options like Tofurkey, stuffing, and rolls to…
Red Lentil Soup with Pumpkin and Kale
This vegan red lentil soup is made with Indian style spices, pumpkin, and healthy kale! Not only is it beautiful, but it’s also delicious too, and the perfect blend of spices makes it completely addictive! Why you will love this vegan red lentil soup… It’s quick and easy to make! The soup is naturally vegan,…
Creamy Rosemary Potato Focaccia Soup
Creamy Potato Rosemary Focaccia Soup is the ultimate healthy comfort food. Full of potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, and rosemary and blended into creamy perfection. It is vegan, gluten free, and soy free, but full of flavor, satisfying, and delicious. You will LOVE this soup because it’s… Dairy free, gluten free and soy free! Packed with…
Soyrizo – Vegan Soy Chorizo
Vegan Soy Chorizo or Soyrizo or whatever you want to call it, it’s spicy, meaty, and delicious! You can find different varieties of soyrizo at many grocery stores. Even Trader Joe’s has their own soy chorizo that’s really tasty. However, it’s so easy to make your own, you will never need to buy the store-bought…
Vegan Kids Lunches – Packed School Lunches
Finding ideas for vegan kids lunches can be challenging! I’m always on the hunt for new and exciting things to pack in my kids’ school lunches or just snacks to take on the go. What I have learned from 10 years of packing vegan kids lunches… Your kids will get asked lots of questions about…
Gluten Free Snacks for Kids Lunches and On the Go
Gluten-free snacks for kids can seem difficult to find and expensive, however, there has been a huge increase in gluten-free options recently. With a little creativity and knowing where to look, you can find lots of options that won’t break the bank! When our family needed to go gluten free 6 years ago, I…
Vegan Lentil Soup with Kale and Lemon
This lemony, vegan lentil soup with kale is made creamy with a dollop of vegan sour cream, and slightly sour with a squeeze of fresh lemon! This is seriously the BEST lentil soup you will ever eat! With lentils cooked perfectly is a savory broth with just the right amount of creaminess and acidity to…
Vegan Broccoli Salad with Cranberries
This easy vegan broccoli salad is gluten free, dairy free, and soy free. It can be whipped up in just a few minutes and it’s a vegan family favorite! It’s the perfect side for any meal! Sweet and savory, it turns broccoli into a treat! Even my kids eat bowl after bowl of this salad…
Vegan Taco Soup – In the Crockpot
This vegan taco soup is gluten free, dairy free, and soy free. It couldn’t be much easier to make, and it’s always a hit with everyone! Made the flavorful soup base and let your family and friends add all of their favorite taco toppings! It will be a hit, I promise! What is taco soup?…
Vegan Beet Salad with Tofu Feta
This easy vegan beet salad is topped with mint and vegan feta cheese making it the perfect flavor combo while being dairy free and gluten free too! It makes a beautiful side dish, a healthy lunch, and the ideal vegan picnic food. This salad is a colorful side to dress up any plate! Why put mint…
Vegan Greek Salad with Vegan Feta
This vegan Greek salad is gluten free and dairy free yet full of all classic Greek flavors that you love like kalamata olives, tomatoes, olive oil, fresh herbs, and vegan feta! It’s perfect for a picnic, potluck, or meal prepping lunches! Should I serve this vegan Greek salad hot or cold? This vegan Greek salad…
Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwich – Barbecued Soy Curls
This vegan pulled pork sandwich is bathed in my refined sugar-free barbecue sauce and topped with homemade vegan coleslaw! It makes the perfect vegan sandwich for your next barbecue or picnic! Gluten free, dairy free, and bursting with flavor, everyone will enjoy this protein-packed sandwich! I see tons of recipes out there for pulled jackfruit…
Vegan Cream of Celery Soup
This vegan cream of celery soup is gluten free, dairy free, and can be made soy free too. It’s hearty, creamy, and pure vegan comfort food! Using a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen; this easy soup is a family favorite! Rich creamy comfort food like mom used to make……
Thai Noodle Salad with Thai Chili Dressing
This spicy Thai noodle salad is fresh and delicious! Not only is this salad fresh and colorful, but it’s also bursting with flavor too! If you like summer rolls you will love this salad! It’s essentially an inside out summer roll with Thai chili sauce for dressing! Yum! You will LOVE this Thai noodle salad because…
Vegan Grilled Cheese – Cheese that Melts!
Are you craving a vegan grilled cheese sandwich made with cheese that melts? Use my melty cheese recipe to make the best toasted cheese you have had since giving up dairy! The secret to a great vegan grilled cheese is using a cheese that melts and stretches! I’ve spent the last few years playing around with…
Vegan Buffalo Chicken – Easy Vegan Buffalo Wrap or Sandwich
This vegan buffalo chicken will amaze you! It is gluten free and vegan but bursting with flavor! It’s a “meaty” protein-packed meal that will satisfy even the biggest of appetites! Use this vegan buffalo chicken to make filling tortilla wraps, sandwiches, or lettuce wraps. Whatever you use it for, it will be delicious paired with…
Vegetarian Kale Soup
This vegetarian kale soup is a healthy soup filled with onions, carrots, kale, and mushrooms plus protein-packed vegan TVP. Kale has never tasted better than in this hearty kale stew! It makes a healthy lunch, side, or a complete vegan and gluten-free meal! Years ago, when I lived in Albuquerque New Mexico, I shopped at…
Vegan Pho – The Easy Way!
You can make your own Vegan Pho! It is super easy, I promise! It may look intimidating with all of the herbs and spices like ginger cloves, star anise, chile peppers, and lime, but I have found a super easy way to make authentic tasting Vietnamese Pho soup that you can make yourself with very…
The Best Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup!
This vegan chicken noodle soup tastes like the real deal, except that it’s vegan and gluten-free! You won’t believe how amazing it tastes! The perfect soup for when you’re sick or when you just want delicious vegan comfort food! My kids love it and I promise yours will too! (Even non-vegan kids go crazy for…