Garbanzo Salad Romaine Wraps

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Wrapping hearty bean salads in lettuce is a great trick to play with if bread and wraps aren’t your favorite source of whole grains but you love the convenience of a sandwich or wrap. This veggie-packed, vegan alternative to tuna salad is flavorful, nutritious, and easy.

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Hot & Sour Slaw

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This delicious Chinese flair on a classic barbecue side dish brings a balance of sweetness and spice that works well with your favorite grilled foods or as a side with homemade Asian cuisine.

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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If you’ve never had jerk chicken before, you are in for a treat. Spicy sweet, this marinade combination gives you a flavor that’s like traditional barbecue sauce gone gourmet. Serve it over wild rice with a generous side of green vegetables and wait for onslaught of requests to share your amazing recipe.

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Sicilian Caponata with Whole Wheat Couscous

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A tasty eggplant sweet and sour stew that is a staple in every Sicilian household, this caponata uses the classic Italian approach of using a thoughtful balance of flavors to bring the best out in simple ingredients.

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Cucumber & Black-Eyed Pea Salad

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A few servings of this salad make a perfect for a light lunch all on its own. It also makes a fantastic vegetarian offering at any picnic or barbecue.

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Corn Chowder

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Warm up your chilly autumn nights with hearty corn chowder. Add more vegetables if you like more chunks in your chowder. Pair with some whole-grain biscuits and a light salad for a satisfying meal.

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California Coleslaw

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A delicious variation on a traditional dish, this easy coleslaw uses Dijon and dill to bring pep to your crunchy cabbage side. Make ahead by a day or two for the best flavor.

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Black Beans with Corn & Tomatoes

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Coming together easily from frozen and canned ingredients, this simple side can serve as a salad or salsa. Eat it with a heaping pile of greens and either a serving of whole grains or a lean protein to turn it into a meal.

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