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An overhead shot shows grilled eggplant slices brushed with barbecue sauce on an oval platter. The slices are garnished with chopped herbs.

Tender Grilled Eggplant Slices with Barbecue Sauce

An overhead shot of grilled cauliflower wedges on a platter over some yogurt tahini sauce. The cauliflower is topped with sliced sumac-pickled onions, chopped parsley, and crispy chickpeas.

Grilled Cauliflower Wedges with Tahini Yogurt & Sumac Onions

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.

Actually 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 overhead shot of grilled cabbage and fennel in direct sunlight. The vegetables are covered in a creamy mustard seed sauce and garnished with fennel fronds.

Grilled Cabbage and Fennel with Maple Mustard Cream

An overhead shot shows a light blue platter topped with cooked french lentils and grilled whole carrots, all topped with a creamy chive-flecked sauce. Extra chives and sesame seeds garnish the dish.

Grilled Carrots with Lentils & Roasted Garlic Chive Yogurt Sauce

Bloody Mary Bruschetta

HAlves of red bell pepper are facing up on a platter and are stuffed with a lentil and walnut mixture and topped with chopped parsley and finely ground hemp seed mixture.

Grilled Mini Peppers with Spiced Walnut & Lentil Crumble

Grilled & Marinated Vegetables with Miso, Lemon, and Herbs - The First Mess

Grilled and Marinated Vegetables with Miso, Lemon & Herbs

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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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