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Roasted Chickpeas

9 August, 2019 Crystal's Recipes 0 Comments Esselstyn Lunch No Oil Recipes Sides Vegan Whole food plant based 7:29 am

These are addictive and delicious. I love to make roasted chickpeas when I know we'll be taking long car rides, because everyone loves them. What's better, since we don't cook with oil, these never leave…

Perfect Vegan Pancakes

7 August, 2019 Crystal's Recipes 6 Comments Breakfast Esselstyn No Oil Vegan Whole food plant based 9:19 am

What I love about these pancakes is what I DON'T get from them- that blood sugar spike and then crash, and then feeling like I'm starving 2 hours later. I stopped eating pancakes years ago…

Vegan Goulash

17 July, 2019 Crystal's Recipes 0 Comments Dinner Esselstyn Lunch No Oil Vegan Whole food plant based 7:50 am

I had a craving for my mom's goulash, but I didn't want the hamburger, oil and salt. This recipe uses pinto beans for a delicious substitute. You can also use black beans, lentils, or experiment…

Instant Pot Beets

18 February, 2019 Crystal's Recipes 0 Comments Dinner Esselstyn No Oil Salads Sides Vegan Whole food plant based 7:39 am

I'm on a mission to cook every vegetable in my kitchen in the Instant Pot. Well, every starchy, root veggie at least- I don't see a reason for putting cucumber in it 😂 When I…

Vegan Ice Cream

15 February, 2019 Crystal's Recipes 0 Comments Desserts Esselstyn No Oil Sweets Vegan Whole food plant based 5:50 pm

This is one of our favorite after-dinner treats. We have added all kinds of fruit to the mix- and even eaten it without any other fruit but the banana base. Excellent with a bit of…

Gluten-Free Applesauce Scones

15 February, 2019 Crystal's Recipes 13 Comments Breakfast Desserts Esselstyn Holidays No Oil Recipes Scones & Muffins Sweets Vegan Whole food plant based 5:24 pm

Similar to my Pumpkin Scones, these applesauce scones are hearty and satisfying. These are so versatile- I've served them as sides for dinner or lunch, as a brunch option, as dessert (my kids love them…

Spicy Chickpea Stew – Vegan, Esselstyn, Oil-Free

15 February, 2019 Crystal's Recipes 0 Comments Dinner Esselstyn Lunch No Oil Vegan Whole food plant based 2:36 pm

My husband and I love spicy dinners, but my kids are not as enthusiastic. On days when I have leftovers for them, I will make this for Mark and I, so we get something delicious…

Heart Bars – Vegan, Oil-Free (Heart Thrive Copycat)

16 January, 2019 Crystal's Recipes 0 Comments Breakfast Cookies Desserts Esselstyn No Oil Scones & Muffins Sweets Vegan Whole food plant based 3:09 pm

Mark and I love these Heart Thrive bars from The Healthy Baking Company. We have bought hundreds of them... and plan to buy hundreds more. Yet once in awhile I want to have something just…

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

2 January, 2019 Crystal's Recipes 0 Comments Dinner Esselstyn Lunch No Oil Recipes Sides Vegan Whole food plant based 8:50 pm

A friend of mine casually mentioned the other day that she makes sweet potatoes every morning in her Instant Pot, and I admit I scoffed to myself. "Every morning?" I thought, "Psh, I make mine…

Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Bowl – Plant Perfect, Vegan, Gluten-Free

2 January, 2019 Crystal's Recipes 2 Comments Breakfast Esselstyn No Oil Vegan Whole food plant based 8:39 am

Vegan, Gluten-Free Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Bowl I sometimes have lower back pain, and this is my go-to breakfast when I want to soothe the inflammation in my back. This is also great if you're a little…

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