Rainbow Spring Rolls

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Bring an explosion of color to your table with a flavor that your friends and family will find irresistible. The gorgeous array of vegetables will show through the translucent rice papers for a lovely dish that you’ll be proud to show off.

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Lemon Dal

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Get these lentils going in the afternoon for a tasty meal at dinnertime. Serve with whole-grain pita bread–the fresher, the tastier! This is the perfect nutritious comfort food to take for lunch at the office.

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Thai-Style Peanut Noodles

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Peanut butter balanced with a little soy sauce for umami and salt, a little vinegar for acid, and a little honey for sweetness makes an amazing Thai-inspired sauce for noodles and veggies. Tip: If you have any leftover sauce, the extra will keep nicely in the fridge for about a week.

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Twice-Baked Potatoes

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Twice-baked is twice as good when your potatoes have been mashed with cauliflower to create an unbelievably fluffy texture while improving the nutritional value. Greek yogurt smoothly takes the place of sour cream. Garlic, pepper, and a hint of salt balance the flavor.

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Simply Smooth Hummus

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Use the freshest lemon juice for the best possible flavor. To peel the chickpeas, pinch them between your fingers until the flesh pops out of the skin. It goes faster than you might think and is worth improved texture.

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Cashew-Stuffed Mushrooms

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To get the most out of the mushroom stems, chop them finely and add them to the rice mixture. Black rice requires a longer cooking time, like brown, so be sure to leave time in your cooking schedule to make sure your appetizers arrive on your counter before your guests ring your doorbell! Tip: Black […]

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Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash

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This holiday, let vegetables hog the limelight at your festivities. This acorn squash makes a wonderful main course or a unique side dish that will change what your family looks forward to at the dinner table.

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Vegan “Cheesy” Chips

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Kale chips are one of the latest health crazes, and with the tasty sauce baked to powder on these, you’ll be happy to leave less nutritious snack food behind. Nutritional yeast provides the classic cheese flavor and cashew paste provides a creamy burst of protein. If you don’t eat them all fresh from the oven, […]

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