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A vegan quiche? With cheese?? Yes, indeed! Tofu is an excellent egg substitute in this context. The secret to the cheesy flavor of this dish is the nutritional yeast, which can usually be found with seasonings in the spice section or natural foods section of your grocery store.
Bring an explosion of color to your table with a flavor that your friends and family will find irresistible. The gorgeous array of vegetables will show through the translucent rice papers for a lovely dish that you’ll be proud to show off.
Get these lentils going in the afternoon for a tasty meal at dinnertime. Serve with whole-grain pita bread–the fresher, the tastier! This is the perfect nutritious comfort food to take for lunch at the office.
Make a full batch of the roasted chickpeas and enjoy the leftovers for snacks. Added to salads, they offer a nice, flavorful crunch that, packed with protein and fiber, will keep you full. The dressing, however, is what really makes this salad pop. Whisk up extra and store in the fridge for easy, protein-packed dressings […]
Make this dish the night before and reheat in the microwave, or whip it up fresh for a brunch. You’ll love the combination of sweet spices with soft quinoa interspersed with delicious fruit. If you like a good, fruit-heavy breakfast, don’t hesitate to double down on the berries or apples. Sweeter apple varieties provide a […]
This recipe yields approximately 1½ quarts of soup, and it’s very flexible. If you don’t have squash, carrots make an excellent substitute. You can skip straining the soup to up the fiber content and also increase the yield. Serve with a light salad of mixed greens tossed with the Avocado Vinaigrette found in Guiding Stars’ […]
Peanut butter balanced with a little soy sauce for umami and salt, a little vinegar for acid, and a little honey for sweetness makes an amazing Thai-inspired sauce for noodles and veggies. Tip: If you have any leftover sauce, the extra will keep nicely in the fridge for about a week.
Twice-baked is twice as good when your potatoes have been mashed with cauliflower to create an unbelievably fluffy texture while improving the nutritional value. Greek yogurt smoothly takes the place of sour cream. Garlic, pepper, and a hint of salt balance the flavor.