Spinach Salad with Creamy Beet Dressing

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Beets are naturally high in sugar and the canned versions are both soft and have enough salt to make them a delicious base for a simple salad dressing. Note that this salad calls for a beet as part of the veg as well, so set aside enough for your salad before chopping what you need […]

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Chickpea & Date Tagine

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Wonderfully spiced chickpeas are complemented by the natural sweetness of dates and served over a fluffy bed of couscous. The recommended serving size here reflects a solid side dish. For an entree, divide between 4-6 people.

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Gluten-Free Noodle Stir Fry

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Rice noodles, sometimes called glass noodles, contain no gluten, making them a perfect carb for a quick stir fry if you’re cooking with gluten sensitivities in mind. If you can’t find a soy sauce labeled as “gluten free,” look for low-sodium tamari.

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Sweet Potato Wedges with Apple Cider Reduction

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Forget yam casserole with marshmallow on top. Forget sweet potato fries. Once you taste the absolute perfection of the simple cider reduction, you’ll be ruined for other sweet potatoes for life. Tip: The cider reduction gels as it cools, so be sure to serve it while it’s fresh and hot.

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Cauliflower & Chickpea Curry

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The trick to making a good curry is to layer and time the cooking of ingredients to make sure that the final dish perfectly showcases the textures of the vegetables which have been seasoned at just the right moment. This one gets it right.

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Portobello Stir Fry Salad

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Eating your vegetables is a pleasure when you heap carefully flavored stir-fried veggies onto a smartly dressed green salad. The combination of warm veg and cool greens is a treat for both texture and flavor.

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Quick & Easy Chicken Cacciatore

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Green peppers, onions, and tomato sauce work together to create a surprisingly sweet and incredibly delicious chicken dish. If you want double-down on the veggies, your tastebuds would not be disappointed. Serve with a little brown rice to sop up all that saucy goodness.

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Blackened Salmon Sandwich

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Delicious and nutritious. Who could ask for more? This Cajun-spiced salmon sandwich is cooled by creamy avocado-mayo, making it a wonderful source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

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