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Recipes by Amy Katz

Sauteed Fresh Green Beans with Mushrooms

Sauteed Fresh Green Beans with Mushrooms is a delicious and healthy side dish. This easy vegan and gluten-free recipe is perfect for both weeknights and holidays.

Sauteed Fresh Green Beans with Mushtooms in a serving dish with gold utensils

Green beans, also known as string beans or haricot vert, are a very versatile vegetable.

You can eat them hot in casseroles or cold in salads.

And they are available fresh, frozen, and canned, alone or with other vegetables or legumes.

I love them with tomatoes in Sauteed Green Beans with Tomatoes and Garlic.

In addition, they are perfect in spicy dishes like Green Bean Curry.

But one of my favorite ways to enjoy them is in this recipe for Sauteed Fresh Green Beans with Mushrooms.

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Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes with Chickpeas

Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes with Chickpeas

Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes with Chickpeas is a flavorful one-dish meal. This easy family-friendly recipe is vegan and gluten-free. I love the flavors of Mediterranean-inspired food. Simple ingredients come together to create amazing flavors. And it’s such a healthy way to eat. Some of my favorite dishes to make at home include Grilled Eggplant Salad,…

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Tofu Scramble Breakfast Tostadas

Tofu Scramble Breakfast Tostadas are easy to make at home in under 30 minutes. This delicious high-protein meal is vegan and gluten-free. I used to love going out to breakfast on the weekends. But it’s not easy to find restaurants that serve vegan options in the morning. And sometimes it feels like a treat to…

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Air Fryer Shishito Peppers

Air Fryer Shishito Peppers

Air Fryer Shishito Peppers are a quick and delicious appetizer or side dish. These blistered Japanese peppers are mild and sweet and ready in about 5 minutes. The first time I had Shishito peppers was at an Izakaya restaurant. These casual Japanese establishments typically serve small plates for sharing that pair well with beer, sake,…

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Caramelized Figs with Balsamic Vinegar

Caramelized Figs with Balsamic Vinegar

Caramelized Figs with Balsamic Vinegar are delicious for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. Enjoy them on toast, yogurt, ice cream, or on their own when you make this easy oil-free, vegan, and gluten-free recipe. Whenever I see fresh figs in the market, I just have to buy them. I’ve always liked dried figs, especially in…

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Instant Pot Lentil Soup (Vegan)

Instant Pot Lentil Soup (Vegan)

Instant Pot Lentil Soup is comforting and easy to make. You can walk away and let your pressure cooker do all the work! This recipe is vegan and gluten-free. I love making soup in my Instant Pot. Not only is an electric pressure cooker easy to use, it’s great for busy people. Imagine making recipes…

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Roasted Butternut Squash Spinach Salad

Roasted Butternut Squash Spinach Salad

Roasted Butternut Squash Spinach Salad features lentils, pumpkin seeds, and a Dijon mustard dressing. This vegan and gluten-free salad is perfect as a starter or light meal. Nothing says autumn to me like butternut squash. Well, maybe Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is the official start of the fall season, but butternut squash is a close…

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Coconut Jasmine Rice (Instant Pot Recipe)

Coconut Jasmine Rice (Instant Pot Recipe)

Coconut Jasmine Rice is easy to make in the Instant Pot with only four ingredients. Enjoy this delicious vegan and gluten-free side dish with stir fry and other favorites. One of the things I use my Instant Pot electric pressure cooker for the most is cooking rice. I used to have an inexpensive rice cooker, but…

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Vegan Taco Soup Recipe with Jackfruit

Vegan Taco Soup is simple to make in under 30 minutes with pantry staples. This family favorite is flavorful, hearty, and comforting. Taco soup is a classic “dump” recipe. Simply empty the contents of a few cans of food from your cupboard into a big pot and let it simmer. I decided to veganize the…

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Pasta with Zucchini (Courgettes)

Pasta with Zucchini (Courgettes)

Pasta with Zucchini (Courgettes) is a classic Southern Italian dish. It’s naturally vegan and can be made gluten-free with only a few ingredients. What should I do with all the zucchini from my garden? This is a question I hear a lot. Even if you don’t grow your own summer squash, people seem to end…

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Guacamole Veggie Burger (Vegan)

Guacamole Veggie Burger (Vegan)

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #MorningStarFarms #MakeRoomOnYourGrill From tailgating to Meatless Mondays, it’s always the perfect time for a Guacamole Veggie Burger! They are easy to make and full of flavor. And this recipe is vegan and gluten-free. Burgers are an American…

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