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Savory Buckwheat Loaf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7DSw6SNtqc Note: This video is for meatballs, but once you have the mixture, press into a pan and follow the…
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Curried Squash Soup
Curried Squash Soup – – onion, fresh garlic, fresh ginger, curry powder, ground cardamom, paprika, butternut squash, zucchini, red lentils…
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Olive White Bean Pasta
Olive White Bean Pasta – – whole grain pasta (dry), cannellini beans (cooked), spinach, bell pepper, black olives, nutritional yeast,…
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Savory Oatmeal
Savory Oatmeal – – rolled oats (dry), tamari (soy sauce, wheat-free if necessary), toasted sesame oil (and/or sesame seeds), fresh…
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Tuscan Couscous
Tuscan Couscous – – couscous (dry (or quinoa)), olive oil (or 1 Tbsp vegetable broth unsalted), fresh garlic, mushrooms, zucchini,…
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Avocado Couscous Bowl
Avocado Couscous Bowl – – couscous (dry (or quinoa)), peas (fresh or frozen), bell pepper, avocado, fresh cilantro (or parsley),…
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Sesame Bowl
Sesame Bowl – – couscous (dry (or quinoa)), carrots (chopped), zucchini (chopped), chickpeas (cooked (or another bean)), toasted sesame oil…
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Vegetable Curry Bowl
Vegetable Curry Bowl – – mushrooms (chopped), olive oil (or vegetable broth), fresh garlic (minced), fresh ginger (minced), onion (chopped),…
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Mediterrean Pizza
Mediterrean Pizza – This is a quick and healthy way to make pizza any day of the week. Pair different…
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Tamari-Sesame Stir Fry
Tamari-Sesame Stir Fry – – toasted sesame oil, carrots (chopped), broccoli (chopped), fresh ginger (grated (or sub for ground)), bell…
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Beet Kale Salad
Beet Kale Salad – – beet, cooked quinoa, kale (chopped), tomato (chopped), avocado (chopped), almonds (roughly chopped, or pumpkin seeds),…
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Chili Kidney Bean Burger
Chili Kidney Bean Burger – – kidney beans (cooked), cooked quinoa, salsa, carrots (- grated or chopped), fresh parsley (-…
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Sweet Potato Curry
Sweet Potato Curry – – mushrooms (sliced), olive oil (or vegetable broth), onion (chopped), fresh garlic (minced or grated), fresh…
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Stuffed Bell Pepper
Stuffed Bell Pepper – – bell pepper (whole), Asian Sesame Sauce, rolled oats (dry), peas (fresh or frozen, chopped), onion…
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Burrito Bowl
Burrito Bowl – This is a really satisfying dinner, and great for making extras to pack up as lunch for…
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Mushroom Marinara Pasta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=creUTBGFckQ Mushroom Marinara Pasta – One of my favorite dishes to make when I want something quick and comforting is…
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Dill Potato Salad
https://youtu.be/pIk5OKdgJP8 Dill Potato Salad – – Salad: potatoes (- chopped), zucchini (- chopped), peas (fresh or frozen), chickpeas (cooked), non-dairy…
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Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup – – onion (- chopped), vegetable broth (unsalted), fresh garlic (- minced), butternut squash (- peeled and…
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Black Bean Taco Salads
Black Bean Taco Salads – – cooked quinoa, Mexican Black Bean Salad, Guacamole, tomatoes (chopped), salsa, spinach (shredded), carrots (grated),…
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Asian-Dressed Salad
Asian-Dressed Salad – – kale (- chopped), sweet potato, edamame beans (or lima beans), mushrooms (- chopped), bell pepper (-…
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Blackeyed Pea Soup
Blackeyed Pea Soup – – onion (chopped), vegetable broth (unsalted), fresh garlic (minced), mushrooms (chopped), carrots (chopped), diced tomatoes, sundried…
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Warm Buckwheat Salad
Warm Buckwheat Salad – – Herbed Buckwheat, onion (- chopped), fresh garlic (- chopped), mushrooms (- chopped), kale (- chopped),…
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Quinoa Sushi Bowl
Quinoa Sushi Bowl – – cooked quinoa, edamame beans (shelled, or peas), avocado (chopped), bell pepper (chopped), green onion (chopped),…
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Sweet Potato Chickpea Bowl
Sweet Potato Chickpea Bowl – – onion (- chopped), fresh garlic (- minced), sweet potato (- peeled and chopped), chickpeas…
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Quinoa Tabbouleh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i5GHYRCs4M Quinoa Tabbouleh – – cooked quinoa, cucumber (chopped), tomato (chopped), avocado (chopped), fresh parsley (chopped), green onion (chopped), black…
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Sweet Potato Quinoa Patties
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iPt5YZM2zs Sweet Potato Quinoa Patties – – sweet potato (peeled and chopped), cooked quinoa (or buckwheat), nutritional yeast (optional), fresh…
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Creamy Spaghetti Squash
Creamy Spaghetti Squash – – spaghetti squash (cooked), avocado, fresh parsley, nutritional yeast, bell pepper (chopped), cherry tomatoes (halved), green…
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Herbed Spaghetti Squash
Herbed Spaghetti Squash – – spaghetti squash (cooked), fresh garlic (minced), mushrooms (sliced), zucchini (chopped), dried basil, dried oregano, fresh…
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Squash Pepper Sushi Bowl
Squash Pepper Sushi Bowl – – cooked quinoa, kale (chopped), cucumber (julienned), butternut squash (cooked), bell pepper (thinly sliced), fresh…
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Steamed Veggie Bowl
https://www.youtube.com/embed/YUr3qpof9JE Steamed Veggie Bowl – Top this with Ginger-Mint-Tahini Dressing (see notes) – butternut squash (peeled and chopped), peas, kale,…
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Lemony Avocado Quinoa Salad
Lemony Avocado Quinoa Salad – – cooked quinoa, spinach, cucumber, carrots, avocado, lemon, fresh garlic (pressed), Chop the veggies, grating…
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Quinoa Beet Salad
Quinoa Beet Salad – – beet, cooked quinoa, spinach, avocado, Steam or boil the beets first, then you can assemble…
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed Mushrooms – – mushrooms (whole, stems removed), rolled oats (dry), peas (fresh or frozen), onion (chopped), spinach (chopped), nutritional…
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Roasted Pepper and Squash Soup
https://youtu.be/BY7pb0U_CoI Roasted Pepper and Squash Soup – – butternut squash (chopped), olive oil (or 1 Tbsp vegetable broth or water),…
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Mushroom Risotto and Squash
Mushroom Risotto and Squash – – brown rice (dry), water, sea salt, peas (fresh or frozen), butternut squash, coconut oil…
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Brown Rice Salad
Brown Rice Salad – – brown rice (dry), water, sea salt, peas (fresh or frozen), bell pepper, carrots, spinach, Aduki…
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Orange Ginger Veggie Bowl
Orange Ginger Veggie Bowl – – Orange Ginger Dressing: tahini, orange (zest and juice), tamari, toasted sesame oil (or 1/2…
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Coconut curry and rice
Coconut curry and rice – – brown rice (dry), water, onion, coconut oil (or 1 Tbsp vegetable broth or water),…
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Red Lentil Bowl
Red Lentil Bowl – – red lentils (dry), water, ground cardamom (or cumin), coconut milk (canned), kale, fresh ginger, zucchini,…
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Peanut Quinoa Stir Fry
Peanut Quinoa Stir Fry – – quinoa (dry), water, onion, olive oil (or 1 Tbsp vegetable broth or water), eggplant…
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Indian Red Lentil Stew
Indian Red Lentil Stew – – Lentils: red lentils (dry), water, ground cardamom (or cumin), Quinoa: quinoa (dry), water, Stew:…
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Warm Quinoa Salad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDabdAv3ez8 Warm Quinoa Salad – – cooked quinoa, onion, olive oil (or 1 tbsp vegetable broth or water), eggplant (chopped…
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Warm Chickpea Salad
Warm Chickpea Salad – – onion (chopped), fresh garlic (minced), olive oil, eggplant (cubed), sea salt, peas (fresh or frozen…
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Sesame Buckwheat Salad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LaXl13jka4 Sesame Buckwheat Salad – – buckwheat (dry), water, sea salt, Veggies: lettuce (torn), peas (fresh or frozen & thawed),…
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Ginger Carrot Buckwheat Bowl
Ginger Carrot Buckwheat Bowl – – cooked buckwheat, kale (chopped), chickpeas (cooked), tomato (chopped), avocado (chopped), fresh mint (minced), Ginger…
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Roasted Veggie Salad
Roasted Veggie Salad – – kale (chopped), edamame beans, cashews, Roasted Vegetable Ingredients: onion (chopped), fresh garlic (chopped), sweet potato…
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Roasted Sesame Vegetables
Roasted Sesame Vegetables – – Roasted Vegetable Ingredients: onion (chopped), fresh garlic (chopped), sweet potato (cubed), eggplant (cubed), mushrooms (chopped),…
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Mint-Lime Spaghetti Squash
Mint-Lime Spaghetti Squash – – Mint-Lime Dressing: tahini, lime (juiced), fresh mint (chopped), fresh garlic (small & pressed), nutritional yeast,…
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Baked Chard Roll
Baked Chard Roll – – Herbed Tomato Sauce : onion (chopped), olive oil, fresh garlic (minced or pressed), eggplant (cubed),…
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Orange Edamame Salad
Orange Edamame Salad – – lettuce (torn), sweet potato, orange (peeled and sliced), broccoli (chopped), edamame beans, cashews (chopped), Orange…
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Mint Lentil Salad
Mint Lentil Salad – – Lentil Ingredients: lentils, water, sweet potato (peeled & cubed), Balsamic-Tahini Dressing Ingredients: tahini, balsamic vinegar,…
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Eggplant Chickpea Curry
Eggplant Chickpea Curry – I was having way too much fun adding colorful vegetables to this eggplant chickpea curry, so…
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Balsamic Dressed Sprout Salad
You can make all kinds of substitutions to the basics I listed here – swap sprouts for lettuce or kale,…
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Savory Balsamic Oatmeal
Savory Balsamic Oatmeal – If you haven't tried savory oatmeal before, you should give it a go! It's really good…
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Warm Lime Ginger Quinoa Bowl
Warm Lime Ginger Quinoa Bowl – Try a go-to lunch or dinner: a warm quinoa salad with fresh vegetables dressed…
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Marinated Raw Stir “Fry”
https://youtu.be/ZZkxqWCsXQI Marinated Raw Stir "Fry" – This is one of my stand-by dinners when I just want a whole bunch…
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Coconut Spinach Curry
Occasionally, you need to find healthy vegan recipes that pack some greens in there in a form other than a…
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Baked Spanish Chickpeas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsMFS2NPZR8 Baked Spanish Chickpeas – This recipe uses delicious Spanish spices and seasonings to make chickpeas delicious. Chickpeas are quite…
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Miso-Ginger-Curry Fusion Sweet Potato Stew
Miso-Ginger-Curry Fusion Sweet Potato Stew – Sweet potatoes are so lovely and comforting, and pair perfectly here with lentils for…
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Sesame Steamed Broccoli
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHEdvVAe-Ls Sesame Steamed Broccoli – The flavor of broccoli can be a little harsh, but by steaming it you can…
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Wilted Kale Salad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z8udlvd1z4 Wilted Kale Salad – For those of you who didn't think you could like kale raw, try this kale…
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Brown Rice Noodle Bowl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTrIv6V-7YA Brown Rice Noodle Bowl – – toasted sesame oil, olive oil, fresh garlic (minced), red pepper flakes, tamari (soy…
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Gluten-Free Pizza Crust
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brt8wb94afE Gluten-Free Pizza Crust – This gluten-free crust uses a base of cooked millet, so it's not like your typical…
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Warm Moroccan Eggplant Salad
Warm Moroccan Eggplant Salad – If you like eggplant, you will love this full-flavored cooked salad. Have this as a…
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Lemon Mushroom Risotto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZudGiOCvx8Q Lemon Mushroom Risotto – Risottos like this great dishes to serve to your non-vegan friends and family because they…
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Creamy Squash Risotto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33NiehoLT0g Creamy Squash Risotto – This is a classic risotto, made with squash for added creaminess. – squash (diced), water,…
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Orange Ginger Raw Beet Salad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXKAInCVEQw Orange Ginger Raw Beet Salad – Beets and other root vegetables are delicious raw, if you prepare the properly,…
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Tempeh Fajita
Tempeh Fajita – Have fun on a Friday evening with this vegan fajitas recipe and a table full of fun…
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Mushroom Beet Salad with Orange Balsamic Dressing
Mushroom Beet Salad with Orange Balsamic Dressing – A salad that can be a meal in itself or a lovely…
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Citrus Avocado Soba Noodles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc7bMHpIOLI Citrus Avocado Soba Noodles – I was first introduced to soba noodles by my sister-in-law, who loves to make…
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Orange Glazed Root Vegetable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReQkhFPjKhc Orange Glazed Root Vegetable – Traditionally, people cooked with root vegetables more In the winter, since they are able…
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Aduki Bean Wrap
Aduki Bean Wrap – This recipe uses aduki beans, a small, reddish-brown bean that are one of the fastest-cooking and…
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Nutty Herbed Quinoa Salad
Nutty Herbed Quinoa Salad – This takes advantage of the seasonal offering from the garden. Fresh mint often gets overlooked…
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Swiss Chard Roll
Swiss Chard Roll – I've used chard instead of cabbage for these rolls, because it is much easier to wrap,…
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Sea Salted Roasted Eggplant
Sea Salted Roasted Eggplant – Eggplants are from the nightshade family which also includes potatoes, tomatoes and peppers. Nightshades have…
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Savoury Chickpea Scramble
Brunch is one of the hardest meals to find as a vegan, and get something other than oatmeal or toast…
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Ginger Coconut Pumpkin Soup
Ginger Coconut Pumpkin Soup – Creamy, filling, energizing, cleansing, supremely delicious… All in one big beautiful bowl of bright sunny…
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Warm Soba Noodle Salad
Warm Soba Noodle Salad – – soba noodles, kombu, tamari (soy sauce (use wheat-free/gluten-free if needed)), toasted sesame oil, fresh…
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Italian Herbed Cannellini Beans
Italian Herbed Cannellini Beans – An Italian-seasoned Tuscan cannellini beans recipe. Beans are a very valuable source of nutrients, including…
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Lime Veggie Quinoa
Lime Veggie Quinoa – – quinoa (rinsed), water, sea salt, sesame oil (untoasted or olive oil), mushrooms (sliced), bell pepper…
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Pesto Potato Salad
Pesto Potato Salad – Most potato salads rely on mayonnaise, and are very heavy. Take a different approach by making…
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Veggies with Cream Sauce
This low fat cream sauce is a potato-based sauce, and made for an excellent light meal, but one that warmed…
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Split Pea Soup
Split Pea Soup – This healthy split pea soup makes a great meal for a cold day. It has lots…
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Red Beet Salad
Red Beet Salad – – beet (peeled and diced), zucchini (quartered and thinly sliced), kale, sea salt, peas (fresh or…
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Cinnamon Lime Chickpeas
Cinnamon Lime Chickpeas – – chickpeas (cooked or canned), olive oil, onion (diced), fresh garlic (minced), cauliflower (chopped), cinnamon, cumin,…
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Sweet Autumn Salad
Sweet Autumn Salad – This salad is served in one of my favorite lunch spots, and I've recreated the recipe…
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Lentil Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Lentil Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette – Get a good portion of greens and beans in one dish. Lettuce is…
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Marinated Mushroom Sushi Roll
Marinated Mushroom Sushi Roll – Once you have practiced a few times, this vegan sushi is an incredibly easy dish…
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Peanut Tempeh Salad
Peanut Tempeh Salad – – tempeh (diced), celery (chopped), cucumber (diced), green onion (chopped), fresh garlic (minced), peanut butter (or…
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Warm Avocado Red Pepper Bowl
Warm Avocado Red Pepper Bowl – – millet (cooked), bell pepper (chopped), peas, green onion (chopped), avocado (chopped), Peanut Sauce:…
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Lentil Moussaka
Lentil Moussaka – Moussaka is a Greek dish that usually uses ground meat, but we'll swap in lentils. Lentils make…
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Lemon Garlic Buckwheat Salad
Lemon Garlic Buckwheat Salad – Buckwheat comes in a few different forms. The whole grain can be found unhulled, with…
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Lentil Tomato Soup
Lentil Tomato Soup – This soup is a simple way to incorporate a lot of nutrition into one meal. I…
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Sundried Tomato Quinoa
Sundried Tomato Quinoa – – quinoa (cooked), onion, olive oil (or vegetable broth), fresh garlic (pressed), zucchini, fresh basil (chopped,…
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Thai Tomato Soup
Thai Tomato Soup – – diced tomatoes ((or 4 fresh tomatoes, diced)), fresh ginger (or 1 tsp ground ginger), tamari…
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Walnut Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i5GHYRCs4M Walnut Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad – This quinoa tabouli salad is an excellent way to substitute for the bulgur traditionally…
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Kale Salad with Cashew-Parsley Dressing
Kale Salad with Cashew-Parsley Dressing – This kale salad could just make you fall in love with kale. Plus, it…
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Sundried Tomato Fusilli
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdwl9Qs0j4Y Sundried Tomato Fusilli – – whole grain pasta (fusilli (rice, corn, quinoa or other gluten-free pasta if needed)), pecans,…
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Jicama Salad with Basil Mango Dressing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byoZ_bSTxMQ Jicama Salad with Basil Mango Dressing – If you've never tried jicama before, this is a great way to…
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