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Red Lentil & Buckwheat Stew
Red Lentil & Buckwheat Stew – This is a hearty, savory stew that's perfect after a long, cold day. Have…
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Garlicky Sauteed Kale
Garlicky Sauteed Kale – – kale, fresh garlic (minced or pressed), olive oil (or toasted sesame oil), sea salt (to…
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Savory Squash Pasta
Savory Squash Pasta – A savory, creamy sauce, made super easily if you roast a bunch of vegetables in a…
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Hot & Sour Tofu Soup
Hot & Sour Tofu Soup – Rather than ordering take-out, make your own sweet and tangy soup, chock-full of fresh…
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Economical Veggie Broth
Economical Veggie Broth – It’s surprisingly easy to make vegetable stock using large chunks of vegetables, or the ends and…
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Savory Mushroom Pasta
Savory Mushroom Pasta – This is an easy weeknight meal, for those times when you want something salty and savory…
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Brilliant Beet Hummus
Brilliant Beet Hummus – Give regular hummus a boost of nutrition, flavor, and color by blending in some beets! Beets…
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One-Pot Tomato Pasta
One-Pot Tomato Pasta – – onion (diced), fresh garlic (minced), olive oil, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, whole grain pasta…
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Tabbouleh Salad
Tabbouleh Salad – This dish is a nutritional powerhouse because of the superstar parsley. While parsley is typically used as…
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Lime-Dressed Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Lime-Dressed Black-Eyed Pea Salad – This salad makes a great lunch to pack and delivers a bit of a spicy…
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Herbed Quinoa Kidney Bean Burger
https://vimeo.com/152463370 Herbed Quinoa Kidney Bean Burger – – kidney beans (or 1 1/2 cups cooked), cooked quinoa, carrots (grated), fresh…
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Mexican Black Bean Soup
Mexican Black Bean Soup – – black beans (or 1 1/2 cups cooked), olive oil, onion (diced), fresh garlic (minced),…
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Minty Hummus
Minty Hummus – – chickpeas (or 1 1/2 cups cooked), tahini, lemon (zest and juice), fresh garlic, cumin, fresh mint…
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Classic Hummus
– Making hummus is surprisingly easy—you just need a food processor. It can be done in a blender, if…
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Pasta Primavera
Pasta Primavera – This pasta is so satisfying, using only the simplest flavors. Look for the freshest vegetables as they…
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Pesto & White Bean Pasta Salad
Pesto & White Bean Pasta Salad – Pesto, pasta, and white beans team up here for a lunch of champions.…
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Spinach Pesto
Spinach Pesto – Pesto is delicious, but store-bought versions often include cheese, and it can be pricey to make your…
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Cheese Fondue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKpu1CdrqLU France is the land of cheese, and fondue is a common meal, especially in the colder regions of France…
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Roasted Vegetable and Chickpea Bowl
Roasted Vegetable and Chickpea Bowl – – fennel (sliced), asparagus (cleaned, trimmed, and chopped in thirds), mushrooms (chopped), bell pepper…
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Pesto Quinoa Bowl
Pesto Quinoa Bowl – – cooked quinoa, spinach (chopped), squash (cooked), bell pepper (diced), avocado (sliced), black pepper, balsamic vinegar,…
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Fennel & Kale Salad
Fennel & Kale Salad – – kale (chopped), sea salt, fennel (thinly sliced, or jicama), apple (chopped), goji berries (or…
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Creamy Garlic Spinach Rotini Soup
Creamy Garlic Spinach Rotini Soup – Make pasta in a different way, floating in a creamy garlic broth with some…
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Caesar Dressing
– Regular Caesar dressing uses mayonnaise and anchovies, but this vegan version has a similar creamy, cheesy tang. Most…
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Warm Savory Lentils
Warm Savory Lentils – Get a good portion of greens and beans in one dish. We can always do with…
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French Ratatouille
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxUQrrf4mQY French Ratatouille – This is a simple vegetable stew, served with rice, a dish from the Southern region of…
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Minestrone Soup
Minestrone Soup – Minestrone is so comforting on a cold winter day—it will fill your belly and fuel your brain.…
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Easy Chickpea Soup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8ylrpAFTrc Easy Chickpea Soup – This soup is easy and quick to put together, as well as super tasty, with…
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Build Your Own Taco Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1KAXuGqFFE Build Your Own Taco Night – Start with a delicious taco base of either spicy sauteed mushrooms or marinated…
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Peanutty Pad Thai
Peanutty Pad Thai – Pad thai is a pretty easy dish to love, but in restaurants, they use fish sauce…
Heather Nicholds
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Lentil Chili
https://youtu.be/6anDHO9P7CQ Lentil Chili – Rich and satisfying, hearty chili is the perfect meal for a winter evening. Pairing those iron-rich…
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Parsley Pesto Pasta
Parsley Pesto Pasta – – Pesto Ingredients: fresh parsley, fresh basil (spinach or arugula), pumpkin seeds (or pistachios), fresh garlic…
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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
https://youtu.be/eH02HdmXP8w Creamy Pumpkin Pasta – This is a super creamy and delicious sauce, to give a change of pace from…
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Arugula Walnut Pesto
Arugula Walnut Pesto – Not everyone likes arugula's distinctive flavor in salads, but it tastes amazing in this pesto with…
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Smoky Avocado Kale Salad
One serving of kale (1 cup) has your full RDA for vitamin C, about twice the RDA for vitamin A…
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Roasted Veg & White Bean Pesto Pitas
Roasted Veg & White Bean Pesto Pitas – This may seem time-consuming for lunch, but it’s so good as a…
Heather Nicholds
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Spicy Miso Ramen Bowl
https://youtu.be/sZV0sXnH4QE Spicy Miso Ramen Bowl – This is a big bowl of salty, satisfying goodness… inspired by ramen & movie…
Heather Nicholds
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Garlicky Sauteed Cabbage
– – cabbage (any variety – savoy is really nice), fresh garlic (minced or pressed), olive oil, sea salt…
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Creamy Pesto Spaghetti Squash
Creamy Pesto Spaghetti Squash – – spaghetti squash (cooked), bell pepper (chopped), cherry tomatoes (halved), fresh parsley (chopped), green onion…
Heather Nicholds
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Ricki’s Breakfast Sausage Patties
These breakfast sausage patties are a recipe from the lovely and talented Ricki Heller (click for her original recipe plus…
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3-Bean Chili
3-Bean Chili – Chili was one of my favorite meals when I was a kid, because it was so warming…
Heather Nicholds
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Curried Parsnip Soup
Curried Parsnip Soup – Thick, creamy, flavorful, fresh, and nutrient-dense. Perfect soup for a cool fall evening, to make great…
Heather Nicholds
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Kale Chickpea Caesar Salad
https://www.youtube.com/embed/o-kNs5yKKjI Kale Chickpea Caesar Salad – Try a veganized version of caesar dressing, paired with nutrient-rich kale and other veggies.…
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Chickpea Sage Crostini
Chickpea Sage Crostini – This is basically the same idea as bruschetta, but with protein- and mineral-rich chickpeas as the…
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Balsamic-Marinated Tuscan Bean Salad
Balsamic-Marinated Tuscan Bean Salad – Imagine yourself in Florence, surrounded by people wandering the shops and the Duomo, sitting by…
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Creamy Potato Salad
Creamy Potato Salad – This is classic potato salad made vegan, with a rich and creamy cashew mayo, to have…
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Potato Skin Samosas
Potato Skin Samosas – This recipe was inspired by the Veganomicon cookbook, and a suggestion they make to make a…
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Tempeh Veggie Skewers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSfwOqLdLcM Tempeh Veggie Skewers – – tempeh (cubed), bell pepper (chopped in large chunks), onion (red if possible – chopped…
Heather Nicholds
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Lemon Tarragon Asparagus
Lemon Tarragon Asparagus – Fresh herbs are a great way to add different flavors to your food, and tarragon is…
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Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Watch the video for stats on what ONE DAY of eating vegan can do – and you might start to…
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Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts – – butternut squash (peeled & cubed), olive oil, brussels sprouts (halved), cauliflower (chopped), sea…
Heather Nicholds
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Tomato-less Quinoa Tabbouleh
Tomato-less Quinoa Tabbouleh – – quinoa (dry), lime (juice and zest), olive oil (or more if you wish), fresh garlic…
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Roasted Vegetable and Chickpea Salad
Roasted Vegetable and Chickpea Salad – – onion (chopped), fresh garlic (chopped), sweet potato (peeled and cubed), mushrooms (chopped), chickpeas…
Heather Nicholds
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Lentil & Collard Green Soup
Lentil & Collard Green Soup – This soup is a wonderful thing – easy, aromatic, healthy. I like the mass…
Heather Nicholds
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Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette – – olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon (zested and juiced), fresh garlic (pressed), sea salt, Whisk all…
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Mushroom Gravy
Mushroom Gravy – – mushrooms (sliced), olive oil (or coconut oil), fresh garlic (minced), onion (chopped), dried thyme (and/or marjoram,…
Heather Nicholds
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Fresh Parsley Hummus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKSaE2P-RpY Fresh Parsley Hummus – – chickpeas ((or 1/2 cup dried, fully cooked)), nut/seed butter, lemon (zested and juiced), fresh…
Heather Nicholds
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Homemade Tomato Sauce
Homemade Tomato Sauce – – onion (diced), red wine, carrots (coarsely grated), fresh garlic (pressed), dried basil, dried oregano, dried…
Heather Nicholds
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Curried Chickpea Soup
Curried Chickpea Soup – – curry powder ((or make your own with 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp…
Heather Nicholds
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Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili
Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili – – onion (peeled and chopped), fresh garlic (minced or pressed), water (red wine or vegetable…
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Creamy Squash Zucchini Soup
Creamy Squash Zucchini Soup – – onion (peeled and chopped), fresh garlic (minced or pressed), dried thyme, butternut squash (or…
Heather Nicholds
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Quinoa Salad & Avocado-Dill Dressing
Quinoa Salad & Avocado-Dill Dressing – – Salad Ingredients: quinoa (dry measure), bell pepper (chopped), cucumber (chopped), cherry tomatoes, green…
Heather Nicholds
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Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Black Bean Dressing
Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Black Bean Dressing – – Salad Ingredients: lettuce (whole leaves), carrots (grated), beet (boiled and grated),…
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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
https://www.youtube.com/embed/iYbdNO1CYqc Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes – – red lentils, cauliflower, fresh garlic (roasted or pressed), nut/seed butter ((almond, sunflower, etc)), sea…
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Almond Maple Loaf
https://www.youtube.com/embed/V2C-8mi_Rys The video is for burgers, but if you form the mixture into a pan and bake as per the…
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Warm Chickpea Salad on Couscous
Warm Chickpea Salad on Couscous – – couscous (dry, look for whole wheat (or quinoa)), olive oil (or veg broth),…
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Herbed Tomato Sauce
Herbed Tomato Sauce – – onion (chopped), olive oil, fresh garlic (minced or pressed), eggplant (cubed), carrots (diced), dried basil,…
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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…
Heather Nicholds
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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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Balsamic Bean Soup
Balsamic Bean Soup – – onion (chopped), fresh garlic (minced), carrots (chopped), dried basil, dried oregano, peas (fresh or frozen),…
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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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Sundried Tomato Bean Dip
Sundried Tomato Bean Dip – This is a nice light bean dip made with white beans and a savory kick…
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Peanut Sesame Sauce
Peanut Sesame Sauce – – peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter ), apple cider vinegar, water (start with 2 Tablespoons,…
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Chili Kidney Bean Burger
Chili Kidney Bean Burger – – kidney beans (cooked), cooked quinoa, salsa, carrots (- grated or chopped), fresh parsley (-…
Heather Nicholds
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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…
Heather Nicholds
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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…
Heather Nicholds
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Asian Sesame Sauce
Asian Sesame Sauce – – tahini, apple cider vinegar, water, fresh garlic (- pressed), fresh ginger (- grated, optional), tamari,…
Heather Nicholds
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Red Pepper Hummus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYVqD9mlSWA Red Pepper Hummus – – chickpeas (cooked), bell pepper (roughly cut up), tahini, lemon (juice and zest), fresh garlic…
Heather Nicholds
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Blackeyed Pea Salad: 3 ways
https://www.youtube.com/embed/W15Pxu4rbKg Blackeyed Pea Salad: 3 ways – Take a can of beans, and split them with different vegetables and flavors…
Heather Nicholds
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Maple Balsamic Tahini Dressing
Maple Balsamic Tahini Dressing – – tahini, balsamic vinegar, water, maple syrup, fresh garlic (- pressed), , Whisk together (or…
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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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Guacamole for Tacos
Guacamole for Tacos – – avocado (- mashed), fresh garlic (- pressed), fresh parsley (or cilantro – chopped), lime (…
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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…
Heather Nicholds
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Warm Buckwheat Salad
Warm Buckwheat Salad – – Herbed Buckwheat, onion (- chopped), fresh garlic (- chopped), mushrooms (- chopped), kale (- chopped),…
Heather Nicholds
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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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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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Zucchini Hummus
Zucchini Hummus – – zucchini, aduki beans (cooked – or another small bean), tahini, apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice),…
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Sweet Potato Soup
Sweet Potato Soup – – sweet potato, onion, zucchini, fresh garlic, cumin, paprika, nutritional yeast, Steam the sweet potato,…
Heather Nicholds
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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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Balsamic-Tahini Dressing
Balsamic-Tahini Dressing – – tahini, balsamic vinegar, water, fresh basil, fresh garlic, sea salt, Whisk together the dressing ingredients until…
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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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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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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),…
Heather Nicholds
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White Bean Salad
White Bean Salad – – Mint-Lime Dressing Ingredients: tahini, lime (juiced), fresh mint (chopped), fresh garlic (small, pressed), nutritional yeast,…
Heather Nicholds
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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,…
Heather Nicholds
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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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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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