Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Soup

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This soup is, as advertised, a soup, but the presence of nutritional yeast and coconut milk team up to make it a cheesy, creamy, luscious treat that make it work like a vegan cheese sauce. Try serving it over pasta for a vegan mac & cheese: you’ll be surprised how good it is. Freeze the […]

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Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

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These date-sweetened energy bites taste predominately of peanut butter and chocolate, an excellent sweet pick-me-up that’s perfect for a treat or a workday afternoon snack. Use peanut butter that contains only peanuts and salt on the label for the best nutrition.

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Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

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Stuffed mushrooms are a great vegetarian dish that work well on the grill or under a broiler. Quick to cook, quick together, filling, and delicious: this is a recipe that’s well worth learning.

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Cilantro-Mint Chutney

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In India, the country of origin for this concoction, cilantro is called coriander. If you’ve seen coriander-mint chutney, this is the same thing. It’s commonly served as part of the appetizer sauces in Indian restaurants. Serve as a dipping sauce for your favorite Indian appetizers or as a sauce for chicken.

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Chicken Burgers with Peanut Sauce

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Juicy, flavorful chicken burgers are topped with a sweet and tangy sauce. Alfalfa sprouts offer a nice crunch to the final sandwich. Chili paste adds a nice medium spicy kick, which can be adjusted up or down depending on how much heat you enjoy. Tip: If it’s not grilling season, make these under the broiler […]

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Arugula Pesto Cavatappi with Cherry Tomatoes

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Although you can also use whatever pasta you have on hand, cavatappi’s corkscrew shape is perfect for holding on to a fresh pesto and pairing with cherry tomatoes. Arugula brings a spicy, musty bite to pesto. If that’s not your sauce, feel free to swap in your favorite leafy green or herb. Tip: The color […]

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Koshari

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Koshari is fondly considered the national dish of Egypt and is sold prominently as street food. The mix of lentils, pasta, rice, and spiced tomato sauce is considered to be wonderful comfort food.

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Moroccan Tomato Soup

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Peanut butter and warm spices bring the flavors of northern Africa to an otherwise classic tomato soup. Lightly sweet and nicely balanced for acidity, this tomato soup might just become your new go-to recipe.

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