Cashew Ginger Rice Bowl

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Have you seen the cooked brown rice in the freezer section of your supermarket?  It’s more expensive, but convenient when you’re crunched for time. Increase the fresh ginger here if you like more zip, or spice it up with a touch of hot sauce.

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Black Rice Salad with Miso Dressing

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Save time by using pre-shredded carrots and frozen edamame. If black rice is hard to find at your local grocery store, brown or wild rice will make solid substitutes. If cilantro is a battleground ingredient in your house, serve it on the side so diners can enjoy it to taste.

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Cucumber Yogurt Salad

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Riffing on Greek tzatziki, this cold salad is great as a standalone dish or heaped on top of whole-wheat pita. Make the flavor your own by adding a generous helping of your favorite herbs. The simplicity of the flavors make it perfect for savoring strongly flavored greens like tarragon, mint or dill.

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Pistachio Smoothie

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You don’t need anything else to make this a balanced meal. With a boost of kale for greens, banana and coconut for fruity sweetness, quinoa as a whole grain and pistachios for protein, this is a breakfast option you and your kids can both agree on.

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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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Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad

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The salad ingredients are simple and familiar, which makes it easy to prepare. The dressing is something pretty special, bringing the dish together for a creamy, delicious treat you’ll love to make over and over.

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Chicken Sausage Campfire Packets

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Play with herbs, spices and garlic to find a packet that hits your tastebuds just right! Many chicken sausages come already parboiled, making this an easy meal to prep in foil packets before you head out camping. If you’re making it at home, try grilling everything in a cast iron skillet – a whole new […]

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