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    Nutritious Plant Based Low Calorie Recipes

    Bringing you utterly delicious, plant based recipes including gluten free and oil free options. All of our recipes use wholesome ingredients, and are kept under 400 calories per serving, with occasional cheat days included.

    Popular Recipes

    Our readers are currently loving these tried and true recipes!

    • Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash [Healthy+Low Cal]
    • Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings – Oven or Air Fryer
    • Air Fryer Hash Browns From Scratch [Oil Free Option]
    • Air Fryer Baked Apples [Tastes like apple pie!]
    • Garlicky Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
    • Air Fryer Pineapple (Tastes Like Grilled)
    • Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies [Gluten Free]
    • Healthy Broccoli Potato Soup
    • Instant Pot Vegan Stew [Oil Free]
    • The Fluffiest Vegan Pancakes Ever [and SO easy!]
    • Instant Pot Chickpeas No Soak!
    • Vegetable Bouillon Powder Soup Mix

    Happy Veganuary! 🥳

    Up for a challenge? Are you new to vegan food? Here are some reader favourite vegan dinner recipes to get you started in 2023! Or get the full Veganuary collection here.

    • Vegan Polenta Pizza [Oil Free]
    • Healthy Mushroom and Lentil Pie with Gravy [Oil Free]
    • Vegan Pasta e Fagioli w/ Instant Pot Option
    • Quick + Easy Jackfruit Fajitas
    • Asian Sticky Tofu [Oil Free]
    • Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry
    • Vegan Chicken Burgers [GF + Oil Free]
    • Vegan Jalapeno Popper Soup

    Find recipes for…

    • Breakfast
    • Appetizers
    • Mains
    • Desserts

    Looking for something specific? Search here:

    Oil Free Recipes

    Browse dozens of oil free vegan recipes (or easily made oil free with a simple swap). These healthy recipes are perfect for a WFPB diet.

    • Vegan Penne Alla Vodka [Healthier Than Grandma’s!]
    • Vegan Lentil Meatballs [Oil Free+GF]
    • Vegan Peanut Butter Pancakes w/ Peanut Butter Caramel
    • Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup
    • Healthy Vegan Blueberry Pancakes
    • Healthy Vegan Zuppa Toscana

    Browse more oil free recipes →

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    About Rosa

    Vegan Recipe Developer, Food Photographer

    Hi, I’m Rosa! Welcome to This Healthy Kitchen where you’ll find tasty and nutritious, plant based recipes with tons of gluten free and oil free options too! Always made using wholesome ingredients, and under 400 calories per serving. Occasional cheat days included. 😉

    Learn more about me →

    Instant Pot Recipes

    When it’s too hot for the kitchen or you want a hands off dinner, these plant based Instant Pot recipes are the perfect go-to!

    • Instant Pot Brown Rice Risotto w/ Veggies
    • Instant Pot Lentil Sloppy Joes (w/ stove top instructions)
    • Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup [Or Stove Top]
    • Asparagus Lemon Risotto [Instant Pot or Stove Top]

    Browse more Instant Pot recipes →

    Air Fryer Recipes

    Another fantastic way to keep the heat out of the kitchen! Plus, you can get all the crispy, amazing flavour, without the fried! 🥳

    • Air Fryer Acorn Squash
    • Air Fryer Beet Chips [Oil Free]
    • Air Fryer Pita Chips
    • Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies

    Browse more Air Fryer recipes →

    Vegan Cheese Recipes

    Cheese is one of the hardest things to give up when going vegan, but with these amazing vegan cheese options, you won’t need to miss anything!

    • Gingerbread Vegan Cheesecake Dip
    • Vegan Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese [Oil Free]
    • Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip [Oil Free]
    • Vegan Beer Cheese Dip

    Browse more Vegan Cheese recipes →

    Dips, Sauces & Spreads

    A good dip or spread can take a meal from ordinary to extraordinary. From savoury to sweet, you’ll find tons of incredibly tasty options here.

    • No Cook Vegan BBQ Sauce
    • Oil Free Refried Beans
    • Healthy Blueberry Chia Jam – No Pectin!
    • Healthy Vegan Fruit Dip

    Browse more dips, sauces & spreads →

    Rosa’s Favourites

    These are some of my personal favourites that I make again and again!

    • Banana Lentil Pancakes [Oil Free]
    • Mushroom Barley Soup [Instant Pot or Stove Top]
    • Oil Free Cowboy Caviar [Dip or Salad]
    • Sneaky Zucchini Meatballs [Vegan+GF+Oil Free]
    • Vegan Coconut Milk Waffles [Oil Free]
    • Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies [Oil Free]
    • Chickpea Salad Sandwich No Mayo!
    • How to make Healthy Nutella [Oil + Sugar-Free]

     

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