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    Oil-Free Recipes

    Oil-free vegan recipes! All of the plant-based recipes in this category are either oil-free as written or include simple instructions to prepare them without oil. Because following an oil-free diet doesn't mean giving up your favorite dishes!

    Helpful Tip! To saute without oil, always make sure your pan is fully preheated, which can take 2 to 3 minutes. To test whether a pan is properly preheated, wet your fingers and flick water into the pan. If the water beads up and dances across the surface, you're ready to cook!

    Why is this important? As the metal of the pan heats up, the surface expands. When food is added to the pan too soon, the metal "grabs" onto the food as the molecules are "closing" into the fully expanded position. But if the pan is fully expanded, there’s nothing for the food to stick to.

    Many vegetables contain enough moisture that you can successfully dry saute without adding liquid. Or depending on the dish, you may choose to add a splash of water or vegetable broth to help soften the vegetables.

    A splash of broth or water can also help by deglazing the pan, distributing flavor, and releasing food if it does stick.

    Check out these popular oil-free recipes:

    Oil-Free Vegan Banana Brownies
    45-Minute Lentil Chili
    Oil-Free Vegan Alfredo
    Nut-Free Vegan Mac and Cheese
    Vegan "Tuna" Salad
    Oil-Free Vegan Mayo
    The BEST Vegan Taco Meat

    • Hearty Potato Stew
    • Kale Slaw With Harissa Dressing
    • Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
    • Carrot Hummus With Ginger & Miso
    • Vegan Whipped Cream (No Coconut!)
    • Banana Zucchini Bread
    • Vegan Milkshake Without Ice Cream
    • Roasted Broccolini Salad
    • Cucumber Avocado Salad
    • Za'atar Dressing
    • Savory Granola With Rosemary
    • Oat Milk Creamer
    • Creamy Cucumber Smoothie
    • How to Make Oat Milk (Like Oatly!)
    • Sweetened Condensed Oat Milk
    • Vegan Frittata
    • Vegan Key Lime Pie
    • Vegan Cream Cheese
    • Chocolate Chickpea Cookies
    • Easy Tofu Chorizo
    • Date Caramel Sauce
    • Antioxidant Tofu Smoothie
    • 20-Minute Tahini Noodles
    • Vegan Vanilla Pudding
    • Healthy Spinach Pancakes
    • Blueberry BBQ Sauce
    • Air Fryer Soy Curls
    • Vegan "Egg" Salad
    • Miso Sauce
    • Almond Flour Oat Cookies
    • What is miso?
    • The Best Vegan Chili
    • Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Dip
    • Cultured Tofu Yogurt
    • Vegan Refried Bean Dip
    • Vegan TVP Tacos
    • Vegan Baked Ziti With Vegetables
    • Vegan Breakfast Cookies
    • Healthy Oatmeal Mug Cake
    • Vegan Taco Bowls

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    author Lori Rasmussen in her kitchen

    Hi, I'm Lori. Welcome to My Quiet Kitchen where I share easy vegan recipes with a healthier twist. Many are special diet-friendly or easily adapted. I also have a passion for veganizing classic desserts, and sometimes even those get a healthy-ish makeover.

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