Kitchen Tips - Clean Green Simple

Affordable vegan meal prep containers filled with quinoa, tomatoes, avocado, and greens.

Is Being Vegan Expensive?

As food prices skyrocket, many want to save money wherever they can. This has plenty of consumers wondering, is being vegan expensive? We have that answer and our best money-saving grocery tips, here.

How to Ripen Bananas Quickly

Find out how to ripen bananas quickly (in less than 2 minutes!) for baking and get some tips for ripening stubborn green bananas so they’re ready to eat sooner.

How to Cook Chickpeas

Cooking chickpeas at home can help you bypass the cans, save money, and get a tastier product. Read on for how to cook chickpeas using the stove, pressure cooker, and slow cooker.

Dusting vegan powdered sugar on beignet pastries.

Homemade Vegan Powdered Sugar

Like refined sugar, powdered sugar is rarely vegan, which is problematic if you follow a plant-based lifestyle. Luckily it’s super simple to make vegan powdered sugar at home. We’ll show you how right here.

A woman arranging vegan dry goods on a pantry shelf at home.

20 Must-Have Staples for a Vegan Pantry

Getting started on your vegan journey requires having the right tools at your disposal. Here, we’ll give you the low down on all the must-have vegan staples you’ll need in your pantry.

A dish with baked tempeh, peppers, and vegetables.

Tempeh vs Tofu – What’s the Difference?

Tofu and tempeh are both made of soy, but what is the difference? In this article, we pit tempeh vs tofu to find out how they compare and which is healthier.

Different types of pasta on a black background.

36 Different Types of Pasta (with Pictures)

Looking to take a tastebud-tour of Italy? From the familiar to the downright obscure, we’ve got you covered with these 36 different types of pasta.

White rice reheating in a pot on the stove, with a wooden spoon stiring.

How to Reheat Rice

Rice is one of the toughest leftovers to reheat, but it can be done. Here’s how to reheat rice so it’s fluffy and delicious instead of clumpy, mushy, or dry.

How to Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms

Dried mushrooms are some of the most essential vegan pantry products. Once rehydrated, dried mushrooms can be used in soups, stews, and any dish that needs a kick of umami flavor.

Roasted vegetables on a baking sheet: sweet potato, butternut squash, brussels sprouts, apple, pecans and pear.

The Ultimate Guide to Roasting Vegetables in the Oven

Roasted vegetables are a simple and delicious way to add more healthy food to your plate. Check out our Ultimate Guide to Roasting Veggies in the Oven to learn everything there is to know about this delicious veggie prep option.

Ripe Dragon Fruit cut in half on a wooden table.

How to Tell if Dragon Fruit Is Ripe

Find out how to tell if a dragon fruit is ripe, how to store it, and the best ways to prepare and enjoy this unique and delicious fruit.

Freshly fried seitan with mixed vegetables, steaming in a pan.

What Is Seitan and How Is It Used?

Confused about what seitan is, how it’s made, and whether or not it’s good for you? We’ve got all your answers plus some of our favorite seitan recipes, right here.

How to Freeze Bananas for Smoothies, Baking, & More

Learn how to freeze bananas for later use. You can freeze them sliced or whole, depending on how you’d like to use them. Enjoy frozen bananas in smoothies or thaw them for banana bread and other baked goods.

How to Cook Bok Choy

Learn how to cook bok choy, also known as pak choi or Chinese cabbage. Enjoy it in plant-based side dishes, soups, stews, salads, or as a filling in vegan dumplings.