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♻️ Low-Waste Vegan Recipes

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Vegan recipes are already kinder to the environment, but Inspired Epicurean takes these a step further and helps you keep recipes low waste, including recipes dedicated to using scraps. You get more flavor, keep scraps out of the landfill, and get th...
 
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Getting the most from your strawberries is ALWAYS a good thing. Use the tops to make a delicious strawberry syrup perfect for treats like strawberry soda. This particular version uses stevia instead of sugar for a guilt-free option!
🍓 Use your strawberry tops to make syrup!
 
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Collard greens are a delicious leafy green to enjoy through the cooler months. Instead of tossing the hearty stems, saute them for a tender, yet crunchy side dish!
🥬 Collard Green Stem Side Dish
 
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A vegan, gluten free and low waste side dish is perfect for all the spring and summer gatherings. Made with a light champagne vinaigrette and lemon-forward flavor, packed with bright veggies, and infused with seasonings, this is sure to be a favorite...
🍋 ❤️ Citrusy Red Lentil Pasta Salad
 
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Did you know you can use the leftover unpopped kernels after cooking…you know, the pesky ones that just won't pop? Grind and sift them into a delicious popcorn-flavored dusting that can be used as a flour, or sprinkled over melted vegan chocolate…lik...
Low-Waste Popcorn Bark
 
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If banana bread and cookies had a baby, it would be these banana tahini cookies. They're vegan and gluten free, filled with banana flavor, sweetened with pure maple syrup and vegan chocolate chips, and balanced with an earthy, rich flavor from chickp...
Banana Tahini Cookies (Vegan, Gluten Free)
 
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You read that right…only 2 ingredients are needed for these peanut butter cookies! While they melt in your mouth a little faster than traditional peanut butter cookies, they're easy to make and a delicious combination of rich peanut butter and sweet ...
2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
 
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It REALLY tastes like a candy bar. 😉 All you need are Medjool dates, the nut butter of your choice, some unsweetened shredded coconut, and vegan chocolate chips. Plus, save the date seeds for date seed coffee later. ♻️
Frozen Peanut Butter Dates
 
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Lentils, water, and a little salt…that's all you need for tasty, easy, vegan, and gluten-free tortillas. Perfect for all your wraps. My favorite is hummus and roasted veggies. 😉
Red Lentil Tortillas (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
 
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Crunchy and sweet, these maple roasted cashews show how simple really can taste better. Warm, sweet, nutty and ready in minutes. This is a great recipe for snacks or as a quick appetizer when you have guests coming over to visit. 😊
Maple Roasted Cashews
 
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These cookies are free of refined sugar, gluten, and dairy, but they're packed with flavor. Sweet dates, rich peanut butter, shredded coconut, and more. They're satisfying and delicious!
Peanut Butter Date Cookies
 
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Blueberry granola is simple, sweet, and crunchy. Plus, it's easy to make and so much better than store bought!
Simple Blueberry Granola
 
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🥕 You don't even need to peel these carrots. And, instead of cheese, we make a delicious bed of tangy whipped tofu to complement the maple roasted carrots that pack a little heat. Great for a lunch, as a side, or as an appetizer!
Roasted Carrots and Whipped Tofu
 
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Embrace blueberry season with homemade blueberry peanut butter! Grab some dried blueberries, pulse into a paste, and blend into a delicious nut butter. Fruity, nutty, and delicious!
Blueberry Peanut Butter
 
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Like little bites of banana bread, slices of banana and a little coating of cinnamon are air fried to perfection. It's a fun little twist on banana bread with minimal ingredients. And, of course, completely vegan!
Cinnamon Air Fried Bananas
 
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Apples and pecans are a tasty pairing and when dried apples are blended into pecan butter, it makes a delicious dip (or spread). Simple ingredients that are great year-round.
Apple Pecan Butter
 
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A little strawberry simple syrup infused with basil. Perfect for early summer and low waste!
Strawberry Basil Simple Syrup
 
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Peaches are officially in season in the southeastern U.S. June through late summer. And, if you want a peach dessert without much work, grilling and topping with a little vegan ice cream and cinnamon is a great idea. You can make these right on your ...
Easy Grilled Peaches
 
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One of my favorite snacks! Crispy chickpeas with a chili-lime flavor are delicious. I love this throughout the summer and fall as a snack, or mix in to your salad and rice bowls!
Crunchy Chili Lime Chickpeas
 
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Beautiful and tasty, these beetroot powder waffles are infused with a gorgeous color and subtle earthy sweetness. These are fun for the holidays or any time you want a little colorful pop to your morning. 😊
Pink Beetroot Powder Waffles
 
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One of my favorite drinks for the summer, with a tart sweetness and vibrant color!
Simple Hibiscus Lemonade (sweetened with stevia)