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An overhead shot shows a bowl of rice topped with crunchy and glossy nuggets of teriyaki tofu and cooked broccoli. The dish is garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Sticky & Crunchy Teriyaki Tofu in the Air Fryer

An overhead shot shows a bowl of crispy air fryer tempeh, cooked snow peas, and white rice. The food is drizzled with a gochujang glaze and garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Crispy Air Fryer Tempeh with Gochujang Glaze & Snow Peas

An overhead shot shows an individual bowl serving of veggie-filled vegan Gochujang noodles. A fork is sticking out of the noodles.

Quick Vegan Noodle Stir Fry with Gochujang Sauce

An overhead shot shows a spicy maple tofu bowl with golden garlic rice as a base and a few stalks of steamed broccolini. The bowl is topped with sliced green onions.

Spicy Maple Tofu Bowls with Golden Garlic Rice & Broccolini

An overhead shot of a bowl containing cooked brown rice, crispy peanut tofu, and green beans. The bowl is topped with drops of chili crisp and sliced green onions. There are also extra drizzles of peanut sauce.

Spicy & Crispy Peanut Tofu with Green Beans

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 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 serving of broccoli rabe risotto in a wide light grey and white bowl. The risotto is topped with a roasted wedge of radicchio and vegan "parmesan"

Broccoli Rabe Risotto with Balsamic Roasted Radicchio

An up close, overhead shot shows a braiser pot filled with creamy butternut coconut noodles mixed with fresh basil, green onions, and crunchy bits of smoky coconut on top.

Butternut Coconut Noodles with Greens, Herbs & Smoky Coconut Crunch

An up close, slight 3/4 angle shot of a plate of crispy roasted brussels sprouts and cooked edamame beans, drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce and finished with chopped green onions, mint, and sesame seeds.

Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Edamame & Peanut Sauce

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

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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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