Chicken Fajita Bowls

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If you’ve got cooked rice on hand, these bowls come together in no time flat. Like a little extra spice? Kick the heat up a notch with a dash of your favorite hot sauce.

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Brazilian Black Beans

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A family favorite of our dietitian, Allison Stowell! For a festive twist, top with a little fresh pineapple or a few slices of avocado.

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Apple-Date Torte

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Sweetened only with dates, this simple variation on apple pie offers great nutrition alongside the natural sugar. Enjoy a small portion as a treat! For a little creamy goodness, top with a tablespoon or two of vanilla Greek yogurt.

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Strawberry Breakfast Pie

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Looking for a perfect dish for brunch? This simple oatmeal pie will do the trick! Want to get a little adventuresome with the flavor? Chiffonade a few fresh basil leaves and sprinkle on top of the strawberries.

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Whole Wheat Dutch Baby Pancakes with Cinnamon Apples

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This whole-grain, lightly sweet confection is the answer to your quest for a lazy weekend breakfast treat that won’t undermine your plans to choose nutritious foods. Use your favorite baking apples and your favorite nuts and spice blends to make this dish uniquely yours.

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“Cheesy” Vegan Quiche

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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.

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Southern Cornbread

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Traditional southern cornbread is often, like this recipe, unsweetened. The key to perfect cornbread is using just enough butter in a hot skillet to crisp the edges. Eat this fresh and warm, or use it as the base for cornbread dressing.

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Southern Slow Cooker Butter Beans

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Creamy butter beans are a well-known treat in the south, but you can find them under the name of large lima beans outside of the south. Serve with a side of unsweetened cornbread and enjoy!

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