Pomegranate Dressing

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Dressings are the main culprit when it comes to taking a healthy salad and hampering its nutritional benefits. With this simple, light vinaigrette, you can enjoy a delicious salad with full flavor knowing that your vegetables are dressed for nutrition success.

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Turkish Stuffed Peppers

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Peppers are a fundamental ingredient in Eastern European cuisine. The herbs and sweet spices that flavor the barley are sometimes surprising to Western palates, in the best possible way. This decadent dish is the perfect special vegetarian dish to take center stage at any dinner party.

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Tequila Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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A chili with cauliflower and tomatillos served over baked sweet potatoes?  You’ve got to try it. The tequila and lime zest add that something that other vegetarian chilis will be jealous of. Tip: If tomatillos are expensive or hard to source in your area, you can substitute Roma tomatoes.

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Wild Rice with Dried Fruit & Walnuts

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Enjoy your whole grains to the fullest with this elegant rice pilaf-style side. Pairs beautifully with oven-roasted chicken breast or pork tenderloin. Add in a salad of massaged greens for a complete meal that will be welcomed at the most elegant dinner table or a simple weeknight family supper. Tip: To toast the nuts, place […]

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Avocado Arugula Salad

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Perfect for a warm summer’s evening, hummus and pistachios add protein to this spicy, smooth salad. Raisins offer a note of sweetness that everyone will love. Pair it with a slide of fresh, whole-grain bread for a simple and satisfying meal.

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Spring Rolls

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Making spring rolls is a fun way to get your kids more involved with loving vegetables. Let them sub in their favorite greens or try interesting combinations of crunchy salad vegetables. Bamboo shoots, rice paper wrappers, and bean sprouts can usually be found in the Asian section of your local grocery store. For added or […]

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Quick & Peppy Pumpkin Soup

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Pumpkin is a beloved fall flavor, and it pairs wonderfully with some of the favorite flavors of Latin American cuisine, including corn and jalapeño. This soup comes together in very little time and will reheat perfectly for lunches throughout the week.

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Mustard Greens & Bulgur

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Jump back, Jack! You will not believe that something this good for you can taste so good. Serve it as the main dish with a small portion of lean protein such as poached tilapia for a robustly filling meal that will leave you happy with your choices for flavor and health. Walnut oil is a […]

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