Provençal Tofu Salad

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This fancy salad is well worth the work. If black rice isn’t readily available, swap it out for your favorite rice. Instant brown rice will speed up the salad preparation significantly.

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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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California Avocado Tacos

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A fantastic, vegetarian taco that’s both delicious and healthy! If you need more protein in your taco, consider adding cooked chicken, fish, or beans to the pepper and onion mixture. Tip: This recipe doesn’t need a lot of jalapeño. If you find yourself with most of a pepper leftover, mince and freeze the rest in teaspoon-sized […]

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South American Black Bean Stew

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Surprise all your senses with this colorful, flavorful stew, where southern pizzazz is sweetened by a hint of sweet potato and citrus.

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Black Bean Toss

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The hint of cumin in the home-toasted tortilla strips brings just the right note of spice to this refreshing salad. Perfectly ripe mango adds exotic sweetness and the protein of the black beans guarantees that this salad will be satisfying as a side or as a meal on its own.  

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Black Bean Pizza

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A healthy way to enjoy a homemade pizza with a southwestern kick. Creamy avocado, sweet corn and hearty black beans play counterpoint to the kick of chili powder, cumin, and scallions.

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Bean & Oat Burgers

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A delight whether or not you’re a vegetarian, proteins and whole grain pair for a satisfying and tasty meal. Serve these burgers on whole-grain buns with tomato slices and salsa or your favorite condiment.    

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