Cauliflower Patties

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These lightly spiced cauliflower and potato patties can be enjoyed as a side dish with a curry. They also work as a burger on toasted whole-grain buns, heaped with your favorite veggies. Tip: These are easiest to make if you have a leftover potato on hand, but if you don’t, you can prick one in several […]

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Roasted Okra

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Expand your vegetable horizons with this simple okra dish, made complex by the delicate balance of Indian spices. Serve as a side dish with your favorite meals or over brown rice.

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Beet Candy

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If you never thought your vegetables could satisfy a sweet tooth, think again. Choose small beets for this simple roasted beets recipe or candy beets if you can get them, and enjoy vegetables in a way you never have before.

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Okra Tamarind Curry

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Although the curries of southern India are less well-known in the United States, they are a unique treat worth adding to your regular recipe rotation. Based on tamarinds instead of tomato or coconut, this curry is marvelously tangy.

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Roasted Cauliflower with Dukkah

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Experiment with a spice-roasting technique from Egypt to flavor this delightful roasted cauliflower recipe that brings an excellent nutritional range to the dinner table in one simple dish with the additions of shallots, chard and chickpeas.

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Chana Masala

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The key to this traditional Indian dish is constant tasting. Adjust the seasonings to suit your own tastes, and take the time to concentrate the flavors down before serving. Serve with brown rice or whole grain flatbread.  

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Lentil Salad with Apples

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This make-ahead salad is better if allowed to marinate for a bit so that all the flavors develop.  It’s worth the wait. If you can’t find canned Puy lentils (more info on types of lentils here), don’t be afraid to buy them dry and cook them yourself. The extra twenty minutes are worth the wait […]

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Grilled Corn with Lime Butter

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It’s backyard BBQ time. Want to enjoy the season and set a more nutritious table? With a few modifications to your shopping list and favorite recipes you can have your much loved cookout foods without the guilt. Fire up the grill and enjoy!

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