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An overhead shot shows a baking dish filled with baked pearl couscous and butternut squash. The bake features chickpeas and spinach, and is topped with pickled red onions and drizzles of a creamy green basil tahini sauce. A wooden serving spoon is sticking out of the dish.

Baked Pearl Couscous & Butternut Squash with Basil Tahini

An overhead shot of one-pan harissa eggplant with pearl couscous, chickpeas, spinach, herbs, pine nuts, and dollops of vegan yogurt. The dish is shown in a cast iron braiser-style pot and a wooden spoon is sticking out.

One-Pan Harissa Eggplant, Pearl Couscous & Chickpeas

spinach and mushroom pasta in a stainless steel skillet. The pasta is creamy and pale green and topped with brown, sautéed mushrooms.

Creamy Vegan Spinach and Mushroom Pasta

An overhead image of a creamy orange dip in a dark blue shallow bowl. The dip is surrounded by cut vegetables and crackers.

Silky & Spicy Vegan Red Pepper Dip

Image shows a green love quinoa salad in a patterned white bowl. The salad is garnished with whole blades of chives and bits of soft vegan cheese.

Green Love Quinoa Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

CREAMY OLIVE & ARUGULA PESTO PASTA (vegan) - The First Mess

Creamy Olive and Arugula Pesto Pasta

An overhead shot of a rustic, free form skillet lasagna topped with almond "ricotta" dollops, blobs of pesto, and spinach leaves. The dish is photographed in an octagonal cast iron pan.

Vegan Skillet Lasagna with Homemade Almond Ricotta

An overhead shot of a baked spaghetti squash half with the strands pulled loose. The squash is stuffed with chickpeas, baby arugula leaves and a creamy, pale green sauce. The squash is shown on a matte black plate.

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Chickpeas & Garlicky Arugula Cream

rustic pasta with cheesy chickpea crumble and heirloom tomatoes - The First Mess

Rustic Vegan Pasta with Cheesy Chickpea Crumble & Heirloom Tomatoes

kale + brussels sprout caesar slaw w/ pine nut "parm" // via @thefirstmess

Kale & Brussels Sprout Caesar Slaw with Pine Nut “Parm”

roasted carrot, chickpea + harissa dip // via @thefirstmess

Roasted Carrot & Harissa Chickpea Dip

Roasted Tofu with Kale & Pine Nuts

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