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Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

A savory white bean and spinach filling seasoned with garlic, onions, and white wine, are sure to make these stuffed mushrooms a hit at your next party. In fact, they’re so scrumptious, you’ll probably forget they’re also packed with nutrients. You might want to make a double batch, because they go fast!

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Spicy Cashews and Pecans

This simple yet delectable snack combines the natural richness of raw pecans and cashews with a tantalizing blend of sweet and spicy elements. A drizzle of maple syrup adds a hint of sweetness, while curry powder and cayenne pepper provide a fiery kick that'll awaken your taste buds.

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Summer Rolls

Summer rolls are appetizers traditionally from Southeast Asia made with a rice paper wrapper. They are usually served with a dipping sauce—frequently either a hoisin sauce or a peanut sauce.

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Loaded Vegan Potato Skins

This is a healthy mouthwatering version drizzled with Creamy Vegan Cheese sauce, sprinkled with smoked paprika, and piled high with chives, and cilantro.

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Air Fryer Bow Tie Pasta Chips

This is such a cute snack and a nice change of pace from pretzels and chips. The pasta crisps up and the flavors remind me a little of an Italian-style cheese cracker.

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Jackfruit Crabless Cakes

Jackfruit crabless cakes are a vegan alternative to traditional crab cakes made using young, unripe jackfruit, a tropical fruit with a meaty texture similar to crab. The jackfruit is shredded and mixed with a blend of herbs, spices, and other ingredients to create a flavorful and savory patty.

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Chickpea Nuggets

A crispy, delicious snack for any time of day! These nuggets come together in minutes. And because they’re made with chickpeas and oats, they’re nutritious too.

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Zucchini Fries

Who’s ever heard of a zucchini fry? Well, now that you have, you’ll never forget it! They’re fun and easy to make, and the bread crumb seasoning mixture gives them a fantastic French fry texture.

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Loaded Nachos with BBQ Jackfruit

Loaded nachos are the ultimate game-day appetizer for sharing with family and friends. These crispy oil-free corn tortillas are piled high with BBQ jackfruit, vegan nacho sauce, and of course, an assortment of veggie toppings. You can customize this recipe with all the toppings your family loves.

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Hand-Twisted Soft Pretzels

Soft pretzels are fun to create—and irresistible to eat. The baking soda bath and toppings give these pretzels their traditional flavor, making them a hit in our house. They’re soft and chewy on the inside and golden brown on the outside. Kids and adults love to roll the dough and form their own pretzels or unique shapes. Top them with anything you love for a great snack or appetizer.

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Vegan Party Fondue

Pull out your skewers because it’s time for fondue! Who knew healthy could be this good? There’s almost nothing you won’t want to dip in this creamy, cheesy sauce. Cashews and potatoes create a creamy foundation, perfectly seasoned with just the right balance of sour and salty. Fondue is romantic, social, and just plain fun—I hope this recipe inspires you to throw a party.

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“Cheesy” Jalapeño Poppers

Stuffed jalapeño poppers never tasted so good! These creamy, smoky, slightly spicy mini peppers will have you reaching for more. Once you prepare the delicious plant-based cheesy filling, you can quickly fill your sweet or spicy peppers and bake. These are the perfect appetizers for any occasion.

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Oil-Free Air Fryer Onion Rings

When I first became vegetarian I used to order a large burger from a famous fast food restaurant, but I’d ask for no meat and an order of onion rings, which I would place on the burger in place of the meat. I still make a similar sandwich, but now with healthier ingredients.

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Quinoa-Stuffed Roasted Tomatoes

This is one of those end-of-summer dishes that you can serve to awe your guests, but it’s just as great when you’re eating alone. Sometimes I make the filling by itself and eat it in tortillas.

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Mediterranean Coleslaw

This healthy slaw makes a great side to many different dishes. Make sure to use a mandoline slicer to thinly shave the vegetables. It gives the slaw an irresistible, pleasantly light texture.

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Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri is an Argentinean sauce or condiment that is popular throughout South America. This sauce commonly doubles as a marinade or accompaniment to cuts of meat, but it is equally delicious on veggie burgers and mushroom dishes.

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Texas Caviar

This is a wonderful summer salad that’s full of fresh garden flavors and nutrient-dense ingredients. The jalapeño peppers give it a little kick that pairs deliciously with the earthy sweetness of the black-eyed peas.

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Edamame Hummus

Edamame makes a very smooth and delicious hummus that’s a great alternative to the traditional chickpea recipe. It has a faint sweetness and a slightly nutty flavor that goes really well with whole wheat pita or your favorite dipping snack.

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Gazpacho

This traditional Spanish soup is perfect for hot summer days. It’s refreshing, light, and super easy to prepare. With only a handful of ingredients, it’ll be ready before you know it!

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Vegetable Pâté

Pâté is a spreadable paste often made with liver, or other animal parts; herbs and spices; and wine. This recipe produces a flavor that’s just as rich and delicate, but with only ingredients that you can feel good about ingesting. Enjoy with crackers or bread!

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