Tomatoes with Vegan Pesto

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The flavor of perfectly ripe tomatoes is brought out by broiling and garnished with an easy pesto. This is the ideal appetizer for a late summer shindig. Look for local tomatoes for the freshest flavor. Tip: Tomatoes ripen towards the end of grilling season. If you have a grill pan, you can also make these […]

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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

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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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Grilled Eggplant

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This fresh dish uses grilling to bring out the best flavor and texture in eggplants. Topped with a simple tomato salad, this is a light summer side that will be welcome at any picnic table.

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Tortillas

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Simple corn tortillas use very few ingredients and require no complicated kneading processes or long rise times, making them one of the most basic breads you can learn to bake. Tip: To keep the dough from sticking to your press or pie plate, split a large plastic freezer bag along its seams and place the […]

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Tandoori Shrimp Skewers

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Serve your shrimp skewers over a bed of brown or white basmati rice with a side of steamed or grilled veggies for a quick and healthy dinner. With such an easy preparation, spicing up your weeknight meals with this dish is almost as easy as ordering takeout from your favorite Indian place.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

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Good fajitas are all about properly tender onions and peppers. Cooking the veggies down on the stovetop can take a good long time. A slow cooker takes longer, but you don’t need to stand over it stirring, and with this method that cooks the chicken in with the meat, your meat will be beautifully tender […]

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Roasted Jalapeño & Lime Hummus

Roasted Jalapeno & Lime HummusOne Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

The heat of jalapeño peppers is balanced in this southwestern-inspired hummus by zesty lime. Serve with your favorite Guiding Star-earning tortilla chip or cut veggies. This would be an excellent recipe to serve with jicama sticks. Tip: Take care while working with hot peppers: their oils can burn if you rub your eyes or touch […]

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