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The heart of a whole plant vegan meal.

Vegan Spinach and White Rice Enchiladas: A Comforting and Whole Plant Food Meal

Vegan Spinach and White Rice Enchiladas: A Comforting and Whole Plant Food Meal

Revamp your dinner routine with these vegan enchiladas, a comforting dish that doesn’t skimp on nutrients.  Let’s explore the health benefits of the key ingredients: Spinach: Loaded with vitamins A, C, and K, and rich in essential minerals like magnesium and iron and phytonutrients that…

Greek-Style Spinach and Rice Pilaf (Vegan)

Greek-Style Spinach and Rice Pilaf (Vegan)

I focus primarily on whole-plant food recipes but here we are using white rice for vegan rice pilaf with an authentic Greek heritage. There is still plenty of fiber and antioxidants from other whole-plant food ingredients, however.  I wouldn’t feed you junk! Spinach, a leafy…

Savory Chickpea Pancake

Savory Chickpea Pancake

Kickstart your day with a whole plant food twist on the traditional pancake breakfast. This savory chickpea pancake recipe is not only quick and easy but also packed with nutrition. Made with chickpea and brown rice flour, it’s a gluten-free and protein-rich alternative that’s sure…

Italian Three Bean Medley

Italian Three Bean Medley

This is a pantry-friendly meal that is quick to put together and full of whole plant food goodness. This recipe is a whole plant food powerhouse that unites three types of health-supporting beans – chickpeas, butter beans, and Cannellini beans – each offering unique health…

Fiesta Rice Bowl

Fiesta Rice Bowl

This vibrant grain-focused dish bursts with the goodness of the following whole plant food ingredients: Red bell peppers are loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants such as beta-cryptoxanthin which may help fight cancer. Green onions add a punch of flavor and essential nutrients such as…

Christmas Cranberry Nut Loaf

Christmas Cranberry Nut Loaf

It was the summer of ’87 or maybe ’93…I don’t really know, I’m pretty old, but anyway, I was visiting the Needmore Commune in Brown County Indiana when I was introduced to my first Adventist-style veggie loaf.  It was basic whole plant food fare as…