One Pot Ratatouille

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Ratatouille freezes well, and most would agree that it’s even better as leftovers than it is fresh. For a delightful treat, serve with good crusty, whole-grain bread spread with just a touch of herbed goat cheese.

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Vegetarian Meatballs

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Whether you’re looking for a meat-free alternative to Italian meatballs or something new and delicious to try with quinoa, these tasty, toasty balls are a pleasure. Serve with your favorite low-sodium marinara sauce and a stir-fry of vegetables like eggplant and zucchini for a pasta alternative.

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Spicy Stuffed Avocados

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The tough skin of avocado makes a perfect bowl to support a heaping serving of veggies on top of the creamy green flesh of the avocado itself. For a cheaper and faster alternative to the vegan “cream” described below, substitute plain, non-fat Greek yogurt.

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Curried Sweet Potato Soup

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The mild curried soup will leave you craving leftovers. For the best texture, store the leftover chickpeas in an airtight container separately from the soup.

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Rainbow Root Soup

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If your family loves their chicken soup with noodles, cook up a pan of whole-wheat pasta and store it in the fridge. Add a handful of noodles as you reheat the soup to prevent the noodles from getting soggy.

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Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

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Rich as frosting, this is a spread best savored as a treat in small servings. While similar to Nutella, this spread has a darker chocolate taste with notes of brown sugar.

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White Bean Soup

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Warm and delightfully herbed, this simple soup takes little time to make. It’s perfect to whip up from your pantry and what you have in the fridge.

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Honey Peach Pancakes

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Use any fruit of your choice in this delicate creation that’s perfect for spoiling yourself when you have the luxury of a morning alone. Tips on working with egg whites: When beating egg whites to form peaks, avoid plastic and wooden utensils and bowls, which can harbor fat particles that will ruin the fluffy structure of […]

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