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Leeks & Wild Rice Pilaf

Leeks & Wild Rice Pilaf

Leeks & Wild Rice Pilaf with fresh garden vegetables & chickpeas. This Lebanese-inspired dish is nutritious, filling, and bright. Mix and match with seasonal vegetables or try serving with lentils instead of beans. Ingredients Serves: 4 Time: 55 minutes Leeks & Wild Rice Pilaf 1-2 

Mashed Rutabaga & Tamarind Lentils

Mashed Rutabaga & Tamarind Lentils

Mashed Rutabaga & Tamarind Lentils make for a tangy and rich pairing which you can serve as side dishes to the main entree or enjoy together as a whole meal. Rutabaga tastes like a slightly sweeter turnip and pairs well with the tangy, savory, and 

Rutabaga & Spinach Curry

Rutabaga & Spinach Curry

Rutabaga & Spinach Curry is a delicious and easy dish to make that’s perfect for dinner and you can enjoy for lunch the next day. Rutabagas are rich in potassium and vitamin C, and spinach contains vitamin K, fiber, phosphorus, and thiamine. Serve over rice if desired.

Ingredients

Serves: 4 Time: 45 minutes

Rutabaga & Spinach Curry

  • 1 large rutabaga, peeled and cubed
  • 1 bag frozen spinach
  • 1/2 yellw onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled & minced
  • 1 (14 oz) can lite coconut milk*
  • 1 tsp garam masala (or curry powder)
  • 1/2 tsp amchur dried mango powder (optional)
  • 2 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • Cooked rice (for serving)
  • Optional topping: minced cilantro

*Lite coconut milk is a low-fat alternative. You may also substitute for unsweetened, unflavored soy or nut milk, cow’s milk (for non-vegan), or you may dilute regular coconut milk with water (i.e. 2/3 cup coconut milk + 1/3 cup water for a recipe that calls for 1 cup)

Directions

  1. Begin by preparing your vegetables.
  2. Then, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil on high heat.
  3. Next, sauté the rutabaga and cook for about 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  4. Then, add the onion, carrot, and garlic. Cook together for another 5 minutes.
  5. Add in the seasonings, frozen spinach, and coconut milk (or alternative). Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until vegetables are fully cook and softened.
  6. Serve over rice and top with optional toppings and enjoy!

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Garden Quinoa Salad

Garden Quinoa Salad

Garden Quinoa Salad is a great way to prep your lunch or for bringing a healthy side to a potluck. Enjoy this salad as an appetizer or a main dish and serve it with your dressing of choice. Feel free to mix and match with 

Southwest Quinoa Salad

Southwest Quinoa Salad

Southwest Quinoa Salad makes for a quick and fantastic side dish, appetizer, or lunch prep for the week. This can be served at a potluck or alongside some fajitas or main protein. You may serve this dish with the quinoa fresh and hot, but we 

Sesame Noodles

Sesame Noodles

Sesame Noodles with peanut butter & tahini sauce tossed with julienned cucumbers and carrots & topped with sesame seeds. This dish is absolutely delicious and easy to make. Try cooking it with different noodles such as rice noodles or egg-free linguine.

Ingredients

Sesame Noodles

  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 lb. rice vermicelli or linguine noodles
  • 4 Tbs tahini & creamy peanut butter
  • 2 Tbs low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 Tbs rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbs fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp thai chili flakes
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 cucumber, julienned
  • 3 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2-3 scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Begin by preparing the carrot and cucumber, set aside.
  2. Bring a large pan of water to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, cook the vermicelli for 3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and drain.
  5. In a separate boil, combine the tahini, peanut butter, rice vinegar, chili flakes, ginger, and soy sauce or tamari.
  6. Toss the peanut sauce into the noodles.
  7. Add in the carrot and cucumber and top with sesame seeds and scallions.
  8. Serve and enjoy!

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22 Spring Recipes for 2022

22 Spring Recipes for 2022

Spring is the season for growth and change, get your health habits off to the right start this Spring by trying these recipes! Check out these 22 Spring Recipes for 2022 from some of our favorite selection of recipes and other delights from our favorite 

Tofu Dip & Crudite

Tofu Dip & Crudite

Tofu Dip & Crudité is super easy to make and is perfect for a potluck. This appetizer is a great alternative to hummus or ranch dip. Serve with raw vegetables, crackers, pita chips, or pretzels. Ingredients Serves: 5-8 Tofu Dip & Crudité 1 block extra 

Microgreen Salad

Microgreen Salad

Microgreen Salad with baby lettuce and seasonal root vegetables makes for a tender and delicate salad that’s perfect for lunch or an appetizer. Not to mention, microgreens pack a nutritional punch being rich in Vitamins K, E, & C, lutein, and beto-carotene.

Ingredients

Serves: 1-2

Microgreen Salad

  • 1/4 cup microgreens
  • 2 cups fresh baby lettuce
  • 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
  • 2-3 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 Tbs olive oil
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • Optional toppings: Shredded mozzarella, roasted sunflower seeds, chopped scallions

Directions

  1. Rinse and dry your produce.
  2. Then, chop the carrots and radish.
  3. Toss the vegetables in a bowl and mix together with the balsamic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Top with optional toppings and enjoy!

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Tofu Egg Salad

Tofu Egg Salad

Tofu Egg Salad is deceptively delicious if you’re looking for a lean protein that is relatively low in calories and fat. Serve as a sandwich or wrap with lettuce and tomato and impress your tofu-skeptical friends with this easy to prepare dish. Ingredients Serves: 5