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An overhead shot shows a bowl of mango slaw noodles with shelled edamame and lots of chopped mint and basil.

Mango Slaw Noodles with Peanut Sauce, Edamame & Herbs

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 overhead shot shows a hand using a spoon to stir up a jar of peanut sauce.

Creamy Vegan Peanut Sauce (8 Ingredients)

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

A head on shot of a light orange spring thaw smoothie in two glasses with a small vase of snow drop flowers in the background.

Spring Thaw Smoothie

An overhead image shows a pair of hands splitting a jumbo double chocolate cookie drizzled with peanut butter in half.

Jumbo Double Chocolate Cookie with Peanut Butter

An overhead shot of roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli rabe, chickpeas, and cherry tomatoes drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce. There are garnishes of diced red onion and pumpkin seeds on top as well. All components are contained in a sheet pan.

Sweet Potato & Broccoli Rabe Sheet Pan Dinner with Ginger Peanut Sauce

An up close overhead shot of vegan and grain-free brownies

Seriously Fudgy Vegan & Grain-Free Brownies with Peanut Butter

Charred Corn Slaw with Peanut Butter Lime Dressing

Image shows finished plating of a grilled eggplant dish with peanut butter teriyaki sauce.

Grilled Eggplant with Peanut Ginger Sauce

Thick Peanut Butter Mocha Smoothie (vegan) - The First Mess

Peanut Butter Mocha Smoothie

No Bake Oatmeal Cookie Bites

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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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