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An up close, overhead shot shows a platter with toasted butternut squash slices, burst cherry tomatoes, herbed creamy vegan yogurt sauce, roasted chewy lentils, whole herbs, and drizzles of chili oil. Serving utensils are seen to the side.

Roasted Butternut Squash with Lentils, Cherry Tomatoes & Herbed Yogurt

An up close, overhead shot shows a fresh corn, tomato & avocado salad in a shallow ceramic dish with a wooden spoon sticking out. The salad is topped with chopped chives and chopped corn nuts.

25-Minute Fresh Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad

Edamame Dip with Mint, Jalapeño & Lime

Vegan Jalapeño Popper Dip

Grounding Roasted Roots with Herbed Jalapeño Yogurt Sauce

Cold Ginger Noodle Salad with Mint, Edamame & Orange

Cabbage Steaks with Jalapeño Chimichurri Lentils - The First Mess

Grilled Cabbage Steaks with Jalapeño Chimichurri Lentils & Maple Mustard Tahini

SMOKY SHIITAKE TORTILLA SOUP (vegan) - The First Mess

Smoky Shiitake Tortilla Soup

Saucy & Sticky Sweet Potato Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Avocado Sauce - The First Mess

Sticky Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Sauce

Fresh Taco Salads from "Love Real Food" (vegan recipe)

Fresh Taco Salad

Vegan Butternut Nacho “Cheese” Sauce

Farro Breakfast Bowl with Turmeric & Scallion Scrambled Chickpeas

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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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