Cucumber Guacamole Salad Wraps

Cucumber Guacamole Salad WrapsThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

Avocado is a filling food to include in a vegan wrap. Paired with the components of guacamole over greens, it’s a refreshing summer sandwich you’ll return to again and again.

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Sundal

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Sundal is a traditional Indian snack that meets our golden rule of snacking: a little protein and a little healthful fat. Coconut and tomato bring a sweet and tart flavor combination to the smoky heat of the chili.

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Raspberry Applesauce

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Use your favorite apple variety and play with the berries you add. There’s no need to peel the apples with this recipe either. Putting the mix through a food processor means you can reap the flavor, nutrition, and color of the skin without noticing them in the texture of your sauce.

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Chocolate Avocado Pudding

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I know what you’re thinking, “chocolate and avocado?”  You’re going to have to trust us on this one. It’s a star-worthy recipe that your family will look forward to time and again.

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Black Bean & Quinoa Burger

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Vegetarians rejoice! These are one of the best meatless burgers we’ve tried yet, and they’re only half an hour away. Tip: Make this recipe with leftover, chilled quinoa for the firmest texture.

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Lentil Salad with Apples

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This make-ahead salad is better if allowed to marinate for a bit so that all the flavors develop.  It’s worth the wait. If you can’t find canned Puy lentils (more info on types of lentils here), don’t be afraid to buy them dry and cook them yourself. The extra twenty minutes are worth the wait […]

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bake

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Great for college students cooking out of a microwave in a dorm or cravings for a quick bite of home-baked sweetness to bridge between meals, mug baking is worth playing with.

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Half-Scratch Pumpkin Ravioli

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Hey, you. Yes…you. The one who looked at homemade ravioli and got nervous. Take a closer look at this recipe. It uses prepared wonton wrappers in places of homemade pasta for a delicious dish that’s half the work of most homemade ravioli. Go on, give it a try. Tip: Any squash will work, home-roasted or […]

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