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An overhead shot of roasted red cabbage wedges on a parchment-lined white platter. The wedges are topped with a root vegetable and herb slaw. Each wedge/slaw portion is topped with chopped toasted cashews, flaked coconut, and sesame seeds.

Roasted Cabbage with Ginger Lime Root Slaw & Cashews

An overhead shot of some grilled beets on top of a textured green sauce on a white plate. The dish is garnished with purple and green radish micro greens and small bits of creamy white vegan cheese.

Smoky Grilled Beets with Mint & Parsley Pistachio Pesto

An up close, overhead shot of a crushed beets salad with chunky olive dressing, mint, and avocado. The salad is on a matte black plate. A vintage silver serving utensil has removed some of the salad.

Crushed Beets with Chunky Olive & Mint Dressing

Grounding Roasted Roots with Herbed Jalapeño Yogurt Sauce

MUSHROOM & BEET BOLOGNESE - The First Mess

Hearty Mushroom & Beet Bolognese

BEET & BLOOD ORANGE SPICE SMOOTHIE - The First Mess

Beet and Blood Orange Spice Smoothie

Hot Pink Beet Protein Smoothie from The First Mess Cookbook

Hot Pink Beet Smoothie with Citrus

The ultimate vegan snack board - The First Mess

The Ultimate Vegan Snack Board

citrus miso slaw with 10 vegetables - The First Mess

Citrus Miso Slaw with 10 Vegetables

berry beet velvet smoothie - The First Mess

Berry Beet Velvet Smoothie

sprouted mung bowl with coconut quinoa + beet tahini - The First Mess

Sprouted Mung Bowl with Coconut Quinoa & Beet Tahini

garden keeper's pie w/ beets, lentils + creamy celery root mash // @thefirstmess

Garden Keeper’s Pie with Beets, Lentils & Creamy Celery Root Mash

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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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