Squash Lentil Curry

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Serve this rich squash curry over brown rice, garnished with a dollop of plain, non-fat Greek yogurt, if desired. This dish is excellent for putting vegetables at the center of your table.

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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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Raspberry Applesauce

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Use your favorite apple variety and play with the berries you add. There’s no need to peel the apples with this recipe either. Putting the mix through a food processor means you can reap the flavor, nutrition, and color of the skin without noticing them in the texture of your sauce.

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Tandoori Chicken

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The tasty marinade is the key to this recipe, but don’t limit yourself to plain chicken in using it! Indian spice combinations work very well with vegetables as well. Serve with brown rice for a side of filling whole grains to round out your meal.

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Cold Hummus Pizza

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Hummus is an awesome appetizer, but it’s easy for guests to end up trapped by the snacks table or having to juggle a place full of dips and different veggies. Turning the classic snack into a single dish that can be eaten with one hand makes this dish a convenient offering.

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Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad

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The salad ingredients are simple and familiar, which makes it easy to prepare. The dressing is something pretty special, bringing the dish together for a creamy, delicious treat you’ll love to make over and over.

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Spicy Lentil Wraps with Red Pepper Paste and Tahini Sauce

Spicy Lentil Wraps with Red Pepper Paste and Tahini SauceTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Homemade red pepper paste brings rich, robust flavor to a simple filling packed with protein and whole grain. Choose a whole wheat wrap or lavash to encompass the marvelous mix of fillings for a nutritious sandwich that you’ll be so glad to add to your lunchtime routine.

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Mango-Jicama Guacamole

Mango-Jicama GuacamoleThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

If you’ve seen jicama in the store and shied away from it, this recipe is the perfect excuse to give it a try. Similar to a potato, this root adds nutrition and flavor to the smashing combination of mango and avocado.

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