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An overhead shot of one-pan harissa eggplant with pearl couscous, chickpeas, spinach, herbs, pine nuts, and dollops of vegan yogurt. The dish is shown in a cast iron braiser-style pot and a wooden spoon is sticking out.

One-Pan Harissa Eggplant, Pearl Couscous & Chickpeas

An overhead shot shows a large serving bowl filled with hummus crunch salad, featuring: iceberg lettuce, matchstick carrots, parsley, za'atar chickpeas, crushed up pita chips, and a creamy hummus-based dressing. Salad tongs are nearby the bowl.

Hummus Crunch Salad

A slight 3/4 angle image shows a glass jar filled with a vegan parmesan mixture made from nuts, seeds, spices, salt, and pepper.

5-Minute Vegan Parmesan Sprinkle

A head-on shot shows a plate with a vegan black bean burger in a brioche-style bun. The burger is topped with iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato, vegan mayonnaise, mustard, and pickled red onion. Small dill pickles are seen to the side.

Grillable Vegan Black Bean Burgers (10 Ingredients)

An up close, overhead shot shows a platter of herby whipped white beans that are topped with smoky grilled mushrooms, flaky sea salt, micro greens, chopped herbs, and ground pistachios.

Herby Whipped White Beans with Smoky Mushrooms

An up close, overhead shot of an almond butter tempeh stir fry with vegetables in a nonstick frying pan. The stir fry is topped with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.

Almond Butter Tempeh Stir Fry

An overhead shot shows a platter of purple crispy smashed potatoes garnished with herbs. A hand is dunking one of the potatoes in a creamy vegan green goddess dressing.

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Vegan Green Goddess

An overhead shot displays a shaved fennel asparagus salad in a wide white bowl. The salad also features white beans, cooked farro, finely chopped pistachios, arugula, and chopped chives. Wooden salad tongs are nearby on a pink linen napkin.

Lemony Shaved Fennel Asparagus Salad

An overhead shot of a platter of spicy sesame slaw topped with sautéed mushrooms and shelled edamame. The slaw is garnished with toasted sliced almonds. A set of salad tongs is sticking out of the slaw and a linen napkin is nearby.

Spicy Sesame Slaw with Mushrooms & Edamame

An overhead shot of a veggie sausage sheet pan dinner with pesto cream sauce drizzled on top.

Veggie Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner with Pesto Cream

An overhead shot of a pizza night salad in a wide, white bowl with wooden salad tongs. The salad contains: romaine, radicchio, chickpeas, olives, pepperoncini, sun dried tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and a red wine vinegar and thyme dressing.

Pizza Night Salad

An overhead shot of a braiser pot filled with rigatoni with lentil bolognese sauce. The pasta is garnished with finely chopped parsley and a spoon is sticking out of the pot.

30-Minute Easy Lentil Bolognese

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About Laura Wright

I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and I've been a food blogger for over 10 years. Here, you'll find seasonal vegan recipes, wholesome meals, and plenty of feel-good inspiration for a compassionate lifestyle. My hope is to always inspire and encourage anyone, at any level, to try plant-based cooking at home.

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