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Discover new ideas in this compilation of oil-free vegan recipes! This diet can be full of incredibly delicious food if you find the right dishes.
I have many readers (and you!) that prefer to eat mostly vegan and oil-free. Having restrictive dietary needs can seem overwhelming, especially when you still want to eat incredibly delicious food. Good news - there are still plenty of dishes you can eat, and this list includes the best of the best recipes sorted into categories.
Below, you'll find recipes like vegan stuffed shells, stir fry, corn chowder, homemade "sausage" patties, and more.
Breakfast
Vegan Breakfast Sausage Patties
These vegan sausage patties have those traditional breakfast flavors, like sage and thyme, but are totally plant-based! Oil-free and packed with protein.
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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Whip up this vegan carrot cake overnight oats recipe for a convenient and nutritious breakfast. Packed with wholesome ingredients like nuts and shredded carrots, it's the perfect way to start your day!
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Tofu Scramble
Vegan tofu scramble made with extra firm tofu and seasonings like nutritional yeast, Kala Namak salt, and paprika. You can add your favorite veggies for some added nutritional benefit and tastiness.
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Maple Pecan Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are a super easy and quick way to meal prep for breakfast!
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Lunch
Breaded Cauliflower Tacos with Chili Lime Cream Sauce
These healthy vegan tacos are stuffed with oil-free breaded cauliflower and a zesty chili lime cabbage slaw. This is a super fun recipe using an air fryer!
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Vegan Chickpea Teriyaki Meal Prep Bowls
This recipe for Chickpea Teriyaki bowls with crunchy broccoli and savory soy sauce is a quick, easy and healthy idea for vegan meal prep.
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BBQ Tempeh Sandwich
Meatless BBQ tempeh sandwiches are easy to make, satisfying, and nutritious!
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Dinner
Vegan Stuffed Shells
Vegan stuffed shells with tofu and cashew ricotta are lighter, healthier and cheaper––not to mention tastier––than other stuffed shell recipes!
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Chickpea Noodle Soup
This recipe for chickpea noodle soup is a vegan twist on chicken noodle soup - and it's BETTER. Just pure veggie deliciousness here. This soup is healthy, but comforting and hearty.
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Roasted Glazed Tofu
This 5-ingredient glazed tofu roast is the perfect vegan alternative to a traditional ham roast.
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Instant Pot Corn Chowder
This Instant Pot Corn Chowder is a favorite dinner recipe in our house because it's so easy! I love Instant Pot recipes because I don't have to hover over a hot stove. Just throw all the ingredients together, let the pot do its thing, and unveil DELICIOUS corn chowder when the timer goes off. Yum. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free. Oil-free option.
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Vegan Broccoli Alfredo
Creamy vegan alfredo served with roasted, cajun-spiced broccoli.
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Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Soup
This healthy vegan Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Soup recipe is delicious & comforting without all the calories!
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Vegan Slow Cooker Chili
Easy vegan slow cooker chili made with quinoa and enchilada sauce.
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Instant Pot Vegan Butter Chicken
This vegan butter chicken is made with soycurls and chickpeas right in the Instant Pot!
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Chickpea Stir Fry
This oil-free vegan stir fry is made with chickpeas, veggies, and a delicious homemade sauce.
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Sides
Air Fryer Fries
Have no guilt digging into these healthy air fryer fries! I LOVE these smothered in vegan nacho cheese sauce or gravy.
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Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
Great as a side dish (or a main meal, let's be real) these homemade vegan scalloped potatoes are "cheesy" and delicious.
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Healthy Green Bean Casserole
Creamy non-dairy sauce, green beans, and a baked onion topping come together to make this delicious healthy green bean casserole!
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Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Crispy, easy-to-make garlic roasted potatoes. Perfect as a side dish for any meal.
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Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
This healthy vegan stuffed mushrooms recipe makes for a fantastic appetizer, especially for the holiday season! Quinoa, sundried tomatoes, pecans...yum.
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Snacks
Vegan Nacho Cheese
Cheesy, creamy, a little spicy, full of flavor - this vegan nacho cheese is delicious and healthy.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Protein balls made with chocolate and peanut butter. No protein powder necessary! This recipe is vegan and naturally sweetened with medjool dates.
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If you try one of these oil-free vegan recipes, leave a comment or tag me on Instagram @karissasvegankitchen!
Stephan says
Thank you. I am really excited to try some of your recipes.
Ann says
Karissa, thanks again for featuring my green tofu scramble in your post!! This is a great roundup; I'm honored to be in such great company!
Kimberly Baxter says
Thanks for the recipe. It looks yummy and healthy. I'll must try this one.
Biplab Poddar says
What lovely recipes??? I love them and I am going to try them soon. Its always to have less oily food specially at night which is helpful for our digestive system
Carissa says
Thank you for this list. I was recently told I needed to change to an oil free, dairy free diet due to gallbladder issues. I was wracking my brain trying to come up with meals so this list helped so much.
Jen says
What a great list. I loveee this so much. I have been trying to eat completely oil free so all of these recipes are a life saver!!! Also, thank you sooo much for featuring my black bean burritos!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂