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Overhead view of a whole baked tomato galette on parchment paper, its golden chickpea-cornmeal crust folded over the edges and topped with sesame seeds, framing a center of overlapping red and orange tomato slices and cherry tomatoes.

Vegan Tomato Galette with GF Chickpea Crust

Overhead view of creamy caramelized onion and yellow squash pasta in a stainless steel skillet, topped with fresh basil leaves and a dusting of black pepper, with a serving spoon.

Creamy Caramelized Onion & Yellow Squash Pasta (Vegan)

Overhead shot of assembled tacos on charred flour tortillas, topped with saucy shredded BBQ tofu, creamy cabbage slaw, pickled red onions, and fresh dill and chives.

Smoky BBQ Shredded Tofu Tacos with Yogurt Ranch Slaw

Overhead shot of charred corn couscous salad in a cream and green speckled bowl, topped with vegan feta crumbles, sliced Fresno chilies, purple and green basil leaves, with a wooden spoon resting in the bowl.

Charred Corn Couscous Salad with Basil Lime Dressing (Vegan)

Close-up overhead shot of spicy sesame tempeh lettuce wraps nestled in iceberg and red leaf lettuce cups on a mint-green enamel plate, garnished with sliced green onions and white sesame seeds. Diced red bell pepper and glossy dark sauce are visible throughout the crumbled tempeh filling.

Spicy Sesame Tempeh Lettuce Wraps

A close-up overhead shot of a finished lemony bean salad in a cream and green speckled bowl, with a wooden spoon resting inside. Navy beans and romano beans are visible throughout, mixed with chopped roasted broccoli, fresh parsley, crumbled vegan feta, and small purple chive blossoms as garnish.

Lemony Bean Salad with Roasted Broccoli

Grilled Broccoli Steaks with Spicy Peanut Chili Crisp Lentils

Overhead shot of a finished bowl of harissa butter beans topped with sliced cucumber mint salad and dollops of vegan yogurt, served on a blue-speckled ceramic plate with a spoon.

Saucy Harissa Butter Beans with Cool Cucumber Salad

Close-up overhead shot of a stainless steel skillet filled with golden mustard braised chickpeas in a glossy sauce, topped with a large mound of wilted, charred broccoli rabe. A wooden spoon rests in the pan on the right side.

Mustard Braised Chickpeas with Roasted Broccoli Rabe

An overhead shot shows a chickpea arugula salad in a bowl with shaved fennel and red onion. The chickpeas are crispy and browned.

Crispy Chickpea Arugula Salad with Fennel & Shallot Thyme Dressing

An overhead shot shows a Dutch oven filled with spring green minestrone soup. A ladle is sticking out of the soup to the side.

Spring Green Minestrone with Pesto

An overhead shot shows baked sesame tofu triangles garnished with sliced green onions.

Baked Sesame Seed Tofu Triangles with Gochujang

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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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