Grilled Corn with Lime Butter

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It’s backyard BBQ time. Want to enjoy the season and set a more nutritious table? With a few modifications to your shopping list and favorite recipes you can have your much loved cookout foods without the guilt. Fire up the grill and enjoy!

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Lentil Cakes with Masala Sauce

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Ginger, cilantro, and garam masala flavor these tasty cakes. Serve on a bed of greens or in a wrap with the masala sauce serving as a dressing. Tip: Buckwheat flour is used in many gluten-free recipes. If you can’t find it, Millet flour is a good gluten-free replacement and whole wheat flour is fine if […]

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Quinoa Pizza Balls with Ranch Sauce

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This is the kind of dish you’ll need to file under “peculiar but fun.” And flavorful. The hands-on messiness of forming the quinoa balls and the reliable kid-pleaser that is ranch dressing make these a great recipe to try with your kids.

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Cold Hummus Pizza

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Hummus is an awesome appetizer, but it’s easy for guests to end up trapped by the snacks table or having to juggle a place full of dips and different veggies. Turning the classic snack into a single dish that can be eaten with one hand makes this dish a convenient offering.

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Southwest Quinoa Collard Wraps

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Collard greens are a sturdy alternative to regular sandwich wraps. They provide a little extra green in your day. If you need to keep your meal gluten-free, getting your grains via quinoa instead of a specialized processed wrap can be easier.

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Chickpea & Tomato Salad

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This recipe is as simple as mixing all your prepared ingredients together and chilling them. Don’t believe it? Check it out for yourself and enjoy the simple, delicious outcome that comes from preparing this recipe.

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Cashew-Date Snack Bars

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Creamy cashews, sweet dates, and classic peanut butter. That’s all this recipe requires. It’s a snap to prepare and a perfect recipe for inviting kids to help you in the making of snacks for the week ahead.

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Sweet Potato Veggie Patties

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Sweet potatoes and white beans create a filling, nutritious base for a Cajun-flavored burger that bursts with flavor. Enjoy this treat on a whole-grain bun like a burger or use it to top a salad or grain bowl. Tip: If you don’t want to plan to have leftover mashed sweet potatoes to make this recipe […]

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