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A wedge of sliced stuffed butternut squash on a plate with a fork.Main DishesHand pouring maple syrup from a small jar onto a stack of quinoa flour pancakes topped with banana and blueberry.Breakfast4 small glass containers of chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and raspberries.DessertsBowl of mulligatawny soup topped with fresh herbs and peanuts.Vegan Soups

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Hand pouring maple syrup from a small jar onto a stack of quinoa flour pancakes topped with banana and blueberry.BreakfastStack of 4 baked cranberry granola bars.Snacks4 small glass containers of chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and raspberries.DessertsPlate of roasted golden beets with fresh thyme.Side DishesA colourful veggie power bowl with sweet potato, tofu, rice, edamame, cucumber, radish and spinach all topped with a creamy tahini sauce.BowlsTwo jars of creamy green mango pineapple smoothie with a few pieces of spinach scattered around them.Smoothies
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Welcome to Running on Real Food! Here you’ll find healthy, fresh and delicious plant-based recipes. My recipes are wholesome, mostly gluten-free and easily customizable to suit your dietary needs.

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Vegan Soup Recipes

Enjoy this collection of reader favourite soup recipes perfect any time of the year.

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Pasta & Noodle Recipes

From Asian-inspired to pasta salad and Italian classics like carbonara, explore all the best vegan pasta and noodle recipes at Running on Real Food.

Best Tofu Recipes

Tofu is a wonderfully nutrition and versatile ingredient that can be used in so many different recipes. There are some popular recipes to get started with.

Favourite Lentil Recipes

We love lentils at Running on Real Food! From soups to bowls and salads, lentils make a great addition to many different recipes. You’ll find recipes for red lentils, green or brown lentils and French lentils. High in protein and fibre and easy to use, what’s not to love about lentils?

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