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What is Jackfruit?

Want to start eating jackfruit at home? You're in the right place! Read on to learn how to turn this fruit into a delicious plant-based meat substitute.

...Jackfruit Sandwiches My plant-based riff on a pulled pork sandwich! Caramelized onions and a smoky chipotle BBQ sauce infuse the hearty fruit with flavor. Finish the sandwiches with crunchy pickle...

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Farmers Market Breakfast Bowl

This breakfast bowl recipe is meant for days when you have an abundance of fresh veggies. A delicious garlic & herb yogurt sauce ties it all together.

...veggie bags as Jack runs off to find the nearest cheese sandwich vendor. With all of this great produce, we’ve been eating a ton of vegetables (Jack’s cheese sandwiches aside)...

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Best Recipes of 2019

As we close out 2019, here's a look back on some of our (and your) favorite recipes of the year! I hope they give you fresh inspiration heading into 2020.

...pickled red onions, and fresh herbs and veggies, it becomes really extraordinary. 3. Tahini Sauce Top it onto a salad, drizzle it over a bowl, slather it into a sandwich,...

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Vegan Bacon

Learn how to make vegan bacon three ways! Crispy, smoky, salty, and slightly sweet, it's just as good as the real thing.

...bacon is always my first pick. I also like to pile it onto a veggie club sandwich or crumble it up to make bacon bits to top onto salads and...

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Vegetable Soup

Make this easy vegetable soup recipe with whatever veggies you have on hand! Nourishing and light, it's perfect for warming up on cold nights.

...it with a salad and crusty bread for a heartier meal. It also goes nicely with a grilled cheese sandwich. How to Store Vegetable Soup I like to make a...

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Creamy Tomato Soup

This creamy tomato soup recipe is comfort food at its best! It tastes rich, but it's light and healthy, made with blended chickpeas instead of heavy cream.

...course, regular croutons would be a yummy topping too. Not in the mood for croutons? That’s ok! Pair this soup with a regular grilled cheese sandwich, avocado toast, homemade focaccia,...

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Falafel Burgers

This veggie-packed falafel burger is a simple, healthy dinner. Slather yours with yogurt dill sauce, and you're guaranteed to want seconds!

...sandwich recipes next: Best Veggie Burger Black Bean Burger Portobello Mushroom Burger Crispy Baked Falafel BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches Vegan Meatballs Falafel Burgers Recipe Type: Main dish Author: Sonja and Alex...

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Easy Pita Lunch Ideas

These 4 easy pita recipes are great packed for healthy lunches! All are vegetarian - prep the components ahead of time for a fast, delicious midday meal.

...easy sandwich recipes are some of my go-to quick, healthy lunches. They’re great for packing up and taking on the go, and with 4 options, your lunch rotation will never...

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Grilled Onions

Learn how to make perfectly grilled onions! Sweet, tender, and full of umami flavor, they're a delicious side dish or topping for burgers, tacos, and more.

...on this black bean burger with grilled pineapple and chipotle sauce. In a sandwich. Try adding them to your next grilled cheese! On pizza. Sweet and savory grilled onions are...

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Tabbouleh

This version of tabbouleh - the Middle Eastern herb and bulgur salad - is zingy, fragrant, and SO refreshing. Perfect for a mezze platter or picnic!

...say, a veggie burger at a cookout or a Caprese sandwich on a picnic. But it especially shines alongside Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. Try pairing it with a falafel...

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Roasted Red Pepper Soup

I love making this colorful roasted red pepper soup on cold winter days. With simple steps and nourishing flavor, it's a weeknight go-to.

...Kale Butternut Squash, Walnut & Sage Pasta Orecchiette Pasta with Broccoli & Kale Homemade Mac and Cheese Vegan Mac and Cheese It’d also be great with a grilled cheese sandwich...

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Photograph of Jeanine Donofrio and Jack Mathews in their kitchen

Hello, we're Jeanine and Jack.

We love to eat, travel, cook, and eat some more! We create & photograph vegetarian recipes from our home in Chicago, while our shiba pups eat the kale stems that fall on the kitchen floor.