Roasted Red Pepper & Green Bean Salad

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Most of the salty flavor in this recipe comes from good olives, so be sure to pick something you love when you’re shopping for ingredients. The green beans continue to soak up the brine, melding with the sweetness of the red peppers and the tart, oily olive–if you have the option, make this recipe a […]

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Quinoa Fruit Bake

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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 […]

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Pork & Pumpkin Chili with Greens

Pork & Pumpkin Chili with GreensTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Love chili but bored of the same old, same old? Feeling adventuresome? Pair this chili up with cornbread and enjoy the discovery that healthy eating doesn’t need to be bland. Tip: If you can’t find mustard greens, any sturdy, dark green will work. Try collards or chard or spinach instead.

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Curried Squash & Apple Bisque with Leek

Curried Squash and Apple Bisque with Leek SoupOne Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

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’ […]

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Orange-Roasted Carrots

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Bright citrus flavor highlights the natural sweetness of roasted carrots in this simple and delightful dish. If you can find rainbow carrots at your local farmer’s market, the lovely array of colors would bring extra visual delight to this simple side.

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Peanut-Lime Pasta

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Thai-inspired and super simple, this veggie-packed dish is a comfort food a nutritionist can get behind. Make sure to use a peanut butter that contains only peanuts—no added salt, sugar, or oils—for the best nutrition.

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Braised Rabbit with Parsnips

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Rabbit is a lean meat that can often be sourced inexpensively from local farmers and has a much lower ecological impact than many other kinds of meat. Tasting quite similar to chicken thighs, it is tender and delicious and picks up flavor well. Serve with a side of dark wilted greens and quinoa for a […]

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Chickpea Orzo Pasta

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If you don’t have time to slow-roast the broccoli and chickpeas, steam them quickly and add the seasonings at the end. Curry powders vary in the strength of their flavor, so be sure to start with less and season to taste.

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