These oil free vegan dinner recipes are simple enough for beginners on a plant based journey yet still tasty enough for seasoned plant based eaters that are looking for new whole food oil free vegan recipes!
What Is Oil Free Cooking?
Whether you are going oil free for heart disease concerns like Lauren who reversed heart disease and aced plant based eating or you need oil free recipes for weight loss, these dinner recipes will satisfy!
An oil-free diet is a highly debated topic in health circles and is a personal decision! Whole food plant based eating (WFPB) focuses on eating minimally processed foods and generally avoids oils, added sugars and animal proteins such as meat, eggs, seafood and dairy.
If you are considering an oil free, plant based diet or even just want to reduce your oil consumption check out these additional oil free recipes that have ideas from breakfast to dessert.
I hope you enjoy these oil free vegan dinner recipes that focus on natural whole foods and taste great!
Whole Food, Plant Based Oil Free Vegan Dinner Recipes
Vegan Street Tacos
These Vegan Street Tacos are easy and delicious. Topped with Chili-Lime Tofu, Pico de Gallo, and Vegan Chipotle Mayo.
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Easy Gluten Free Vegan Pot Pie Recipe
This easy gluten free vegan pot pie recipe will blow your mind! It’s so creamy and delicious you will not believe it has no dairy or gluten.
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Creamy Vegan Pesto Pasta Bake (no cheese) – Home-Cooked Roots
This Creamy Vegan Pesto Pasta Bake is made with Dairy Free Pesto and is one of my favorite easy vegan casseroles. Just 10 minutes!
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Quick Vegan Sesame Noodles
Saucy and flavorful vegan noodles make a perfect weeknight meal. Ready in 25 minutes, versatile, and a blank slate for healthy veggies.
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Easy Vegan Sushi Recipe
Easy vegan maki sushi is easier than you think to make at home. It’s a great family activity to do when you want to enjoy some time together. This Vegan sushi recipe uses fresh veggies and tofu to provide a well-balanced and delicious meal you can serve any time of day. Make it ahead to have an easy…
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Cheesy Vegan Gluten-Free Orzo Stuffed Peppers (Allergy-Free)
An easy meatless version of a classic comfort food dinner! These Cheesy Vegan Gluten-Free Orzo Stuffed Peppers are top 8 allergy-free & easy to prepare!
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Oil Free Roasted Vegetables with Easy Lemon Cream Sauce
Oil free roasted vegetables with an easy lemon cream sauce are perfect for a plant based dinner!
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Spiced Chickpea Stew (Gluten Free) ~ Veggie Inspired
Chunky, saucy, flavorful, and full of healthy plant based protein, this Spiced Chickpea Stew couldn’t be easier to make & is so yummy! Ready in 30 minutes!
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Vegetable Spaghetti
Vegetable Spaghetti is an easy plant-based recipe your family will enjoy.
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Plant-Based Nut Loaves Recipe with Seeds, Lentils & Whole Grains
These healthy Plant-Based Nut Loaves are from The Kick Diabetes Cookbook. They’re oil-free, nutrient-dense, and great for any occasion.
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Creamy Vegan Vegetable Lasagna Soup
This delicious vegan vegetable lasagna soup is loaded with veggies, beans, GF lasagna noodles & creamy sunflower seed cream broth. Ready in 1 hour!
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Flavorful Thai Vegetable Stir-Fry – Nutriciously
Easy Thai vegetable stir-fry with vegan homemade flavorful sauce, pumpkin, tofu and broccoli. Try this 20-minute gluten-free weeknight dinner!
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Instant Pot Oil-Free Mushroom Gumbo – Plant Based Instant Pot
If you want to see just how much flavor you can squeeze out of a few vegetables, you need to make my Instant Pot Oil-Free Mushroom Gumbo. The veggies cook down to create an intense umami broth that’s thickened with toasted oat flour to make the flavor even more complex. But don’t worry it’s really
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healthy homemade oil-free quinoa (not) fried rice
A healthy oil free vegan quinoa (not) fried rice with mixed vegetables and a homemade peanut stir fry sauce. Easy lunch or dinner idea. Gluten free.
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Vegan Tetrazzini with Soy Curls
I remember the dishes I used to eat before I started eating a plant-based diet and some of those were pretty tasty! Like Tetrazzini… all creamy and gooey with peas, mushrooms, and noodles. But now I can enjoy it again without the guilt with this
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Roasted Dill and Dijon Creamer Potatoes
Roasted dill and mustard creamer potatoes are an easy dairy free side dish with savory dill followed by a touch of tang from Dijon mustard.
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Homemade Vegan Lasagna (oil-free)
Creamy, savory, layered cheesy goodness. This homemade vegan lasagna is simple to make, healthy, plant-based and totally oil-free!
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Vegan Baked Pasta [Oil Free]
The ultimate comfort dish! This vegan baked pasta features layers of tender penne, a cashew ricotta cheese and a hearty, walnut bolognese sauce. Prepare to be impressed!
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More Vegan Recipes To Try
- Nourishing Main Dish Vegan Spring Salad Recipes
- High Protein Vegan Salads
- Must-Try Vegan Mushroom Recipes
- Vegan Asparagus Recipes
Oil Free Vegan Dinner Recipes
These oil free roasted vegetables with an easy lemon cream sauce are perfect for a whole food plant based dinner!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Oil Free Roasted Vegetables
- Roasted Vegetables , use your favorite
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon liquid amino acids , or soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Montreal chicken seasoning
- 1 garlic clove , minced
Easy Lemon Cream Sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon juice , freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup lite coconut milk
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- pinch of salt
- pinch of white pepper
Finished Bowl
- Avocado Slices
- Chickpeas
- Fresh Spinach or Power Greens
- Oil Free Roasted Vegetables
- Lemon Cream Sauce
Instructions
Oil Free Roasted Vegetables
- Roast Vegetables: Toss halved brussels sprouts, sliced summer squash, red onion, portobello slices and butternut squash with the splash of white wine vinegar, amino acids, garlic cloves and some . Then on a parchment lined baking pan, roast at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes depending on the level of done you like your vegetables. Stir halfway through!
Lemon Cream Sauce
- Add all ingredients except cornstarch to a small mason jar or small bowl. Slowly whisk in cornstarch. Pour mixture into a saucepan on stove and heat on low, whisking constantly to remove cornstarch clumps until thickened. Immediately remove when done and serve warm with vegetables.
Put the Bowl Together
- Serving options: serve roasted vegetables as a side dish with a drizzle of the lemon cream or fill a bowl with fresh spinach, add your vegetables, avocado slices and chickpeas then top with a drizzle of the sauce.
Notes
- I used these vegetables – Brussel sprouts, sliced summer squash, red onion, portobello mushrooms and butternut squash
- Nutritional calculation will vary
