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Plant Based Dictionary

Your go-to guide for understanding hundreds of thoroughly researched plant-based terms.

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Quiche (Vegan)

A plant-based version of the traditional quiche, made without eggs or dairy.

Quick Oats

A type of oats that cooks quickly and is commonly used in vegan breakfast foods.

Quince

A fruit often used in vegan jams, jellies, and desserts.

Quinoa

A highly nutritious, gluten-free grain often used in vegan salads, bowls, and dishes.

Quorn

A brand of meat substitutes that offers vegan-friendly options, such as vegan nuggets and fillets.

Quorn (Vegan)

A type of meat substitute derived from fungi, often used in vegan meat products.

Raspberries

A berry often used in vegan smoothies, desserts, and jams.

Ravioli (Vegan)

A type of pasta typically stuffed with plant-based ingredients like vegetables or tofu.

Raw Foods

Foods that are not cooked and often part of a vegan raw food diet.

Raw Vegan

A diet based on raw, unprocessed plant foods, excluding all animal products.

Red Cabbage

A type of cabbage often used in salads, slaws, and vegan wraps.

Red Lentils

A variety of lentils used in vegan soups, stews, and curries.

Rhubarb

A tart vegetable often used in vegan pies and jams.

Rice

A staple grain in many vegan diets, used in bowls, stir-fries, and as a side dish.

Rice Milk

A plant-based milk alternative made from rice.

Roux

A thickening agent made from flour and fat, used in many vegan sauces and soups.

Salad

A dish often consisting of raw vegetables, leafy greens, and other plant-based ingredients.

Salsa

A condiment made from tomatoes, onions, and peppers, often served with vegan tacos or nachos.

Seasame Oil

A plant-based oil extracted from sesame seeds, often used in Asian vegan cooking.

Seitan

A high-protein, gluten-based meat substitute, often used in vegan dishes.

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