The Nut-Free Vegan

A plant-based blog of vegan recipes for people who have nut allergies or just like great food.

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Beyond Burger Dirty Rice

A few weeks ago Laura and I took a four-day trip to New Orleans. She’d never been and it was my first time there since way back in 2002. We went because it was one of the items on her dad’s bucket list, which she’s finishing for him after his death. We also wanted to…

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Barbecue Tempeh Ribs

Late last year I walked into my co-worker’s office and saw a copy of Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto. I immediately asked if I could have it and he gave it to me. I obviously wasn’t attracted to the meat part, but I thought reading it could teach me a lot about barbecue—something I’ve been…

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Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowl with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette

Hey all! I’ve been away for two weeks, but today I’m back with a new recipe that I think you’re going to love. Before I get to it though, a bit about where the heck I’ve been. Two weekends ago I was in California participating in my first sprint triathlon (shorter than a regular one,…

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Baked Jalapeño Falafel

I have a tradition where each Thursday my coworker and I get lunch at a restaurant in Manhattan called Saravanaa Bhavan. We always get dosas, a South Indian crepe-like delicacy that’s made from lentils and rice. The one I always get is the mysore masala dosa—filled with potatoes and a spicy red pepper paste. I can’t…

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Vegan Yack Attack On the Go: Cookbook Recipe and Giveaway

When I decided to start The Nut-Free Vegan last year, one of the places I looked to for inspiration was Vegan Yack Attack. I’d been a reader for a while, and when it came time to build something of my own Jackie’s recipes and photographs were incredibly influential. That’s why it’s extra exciting to be…

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Ballpark Carrot Dogs, Three Ways

Last year in the lead-up to the Fourth of July I posted a recipe for All-American Hot Dogs, Three Ways. The base was a Field Roast Frankfurter, and each dog was topped with a different concoction from around America. Readers really seemed to like the idea, as it remains one of my most-viewed and most-pinned…

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Harissa Whole Roasted Cauliflower

 Cauliflower has been having a moment for the past year or two. There are great variations of it showing up on menus everywhere, and I’ve even used it in maybe half a dozen recipes on this site. But how I really know it’s in the spotlight is because whenever I drive into Manhattan I…

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Portobello Ratatouille

I’ve never been a big fan of eggplant. There’s something about its texture that just doesn’t sit right with me. I’m surely missing out though, because it’s probably really great when prepared properly. There was one time, when Laura and I had dinner at a tapas restaurant in Cape May, New Jersey, that I ordered…

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Buffalo Chickpea Lettuce Cups

This site doesn’t have a ton of Buffalo-flavored items on it. Just the Buffalo Cauliflower Bites and that’s it. I’m not sure why because it’s one of my favorite flavors. Without going into a Bubba Blue shrimp-style list of dishes, suffice it to say I love pretty much anything “Buffalo.” And coincidentally, I tried Buffalo…

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Philly Cheesesteak Bowl

It seems like this website has become a bit of a travelogue lately, and I’m totally OK with that. I’m writing this post from Fort Myers, Florida, where I’ve spent the past few days taking a break from everything—especially the chilly northeastern weather—and recharging. It’s been fantastic. But unlike my recent post for Migas Breakfast…

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  • It’s that time again! Back in March I participated in the Pasadena Triathlon and in the leadup to it raised money for Farm Sanctuary. Now—for some reason—I’ve decided to run the Philadelphia Rock and Roll Half Marathon in September, and as I train I’m hoping to collect $750 for @catskill_animal_sanctuary, one of my favorite places in America. Located in upstate New York, this is a haven for over 250 animals rescued from factory farming or neglect. The staff is so incredibly warm and friendly, and the care they give the animals—including some with special needs—is amazing. The sanctuary also advocates for a plant-based lifestyle through cooking courses—and the release of their first cookbook last month—as well as the New Leaf Vegan Mentoring Program, which I’m happy to be a mentor in. The link to my @crowdrise fundraiser is in my bio. If you can’t donate, that’s totally fine. But I’d love it if you at least shared the link so that, if nothing else, others can learn about the fantastic work Catskill Animal Sanctuary is doing. Hopefully they’ll get some new visitors and supporters to help further their mission of compassion.
  • With summer almost here it’s time to get outside and move. For me that usually involves running, but I also love a really good hike. @lac78 and I often visit national parks whenever we have some free time, and doing a day-long home requires some fuel. That’s where these tasty Roasted Jerk Chickpeas come in. They’re filled with protein, which helps fend off fatigue. And they also incorporate some amazing spices to put a little pep in your step when you’re climbing up a steep trail. I love this healthy snack and I think you will, too. So grab the link in the bio and give the recipe a try, and happy summer!
  • Happy #NationalDoughnutDay! If you're like me you'd prefer to celebrate these amazing confections all year long. But because today is the day to recognize them, I'm sharing this recipe from the Nut-Free Vegan archives: These Strawberry Glazed Chocolate Doughnuts are a rich and fruity treat that you'll absolutely love. They're really easy to make and are sure to please. So check out the link in the bio and give them a go. Also, I'd love to know what your favorite doughnut is! I think mine is just about any from @donutfriend in Los Angeles, but specifically something chocolatey with a creamy center. YUM!
  • It’s #NationalVeggieBurgerDay, but that doesn’t mean you need to celebrate with a traditional burger on a bun. If you want to spice things up a bit, try this super delicious Beyond Burger Dirty Rice instead! It has all the flavor of @beyondmeat’s popular flagship product with some amazing creole flair thrown in for good measure. So grab the link in the bio and mix things up!
  • It’s a little late, but I wanted to post something here for #nationalanimalrightsday. For me it’s every single day, but I like the idea of one day out of the year to raise awareness—especially around the atrocities of factory farming. Animals in America suffer through those awful conditions for their entire lives, only to be slaughtered by the millions each year. All for food we don’t need. It’s makes me hopeful to see the rise of veganism all around the world, but there’s still a lot of work to be done. So, for the sake of the animals and the planet, get involved with animal rights organizations and help stop the suffering of so many sentient beings. Places like @peta, @mercyforanimals, @veganoutreach and @votersforanimalrights are just a few to get you started. They’re all doing amazing work, as are incredible activists like @jamesaspey, @genebaur, @sfisherx, @ethically_elizabeth and others. And support animal sanctuaries, too. There are tons of these—run by really dedicated and wonderful people—because so many animals have been rescued from terrible conditions and need love and support. A few that I know and support are: @farmsanctuary, @catskill_animal_sanctuary (where I took this photo of dear, sweet Travis!), @thegentlebarn, @skylands_sanctuary and so, so many more. Every day should be a day we care about animals. Keeping them off our plates is the best way to do this, but supporting those out on the front lines trying to make the world better for these deserving creatures is also super helpful. Animals should be friends, not food.

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