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  • Southwest Salad with BBQ Tofu

    Southwest Salad with BBQ Tofu

    Salad Ingredients: Makes 1 serving 3 ounces tofu Chipotle seasoning, to taste 1 cup arugula 1/4 cup bell pepper strips 1/4 cup red onion slices 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1/4 cup pico de gallo (or chopped tomatoes) 1/2 ounce baked tortilla strips...
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  • Pan Seared Cauliflower

    Pan Seared Cauliflower

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 12 ounces fresh cauliflower 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon orange zest 1/4...
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  • Cannellini Bean And Green Vegetable Farro Risotto

    Cannellini Bean And Green Vegetable Farro Risotto

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 2/3 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 cup finely chopped onions 1 cup + 2 tablespoons dry farro 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons...
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  • Butternut Squash, Kale, Mushroom Lasagna

    Butternut Squash, Kale, Mushroom Lasagna

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 1/3 cup canola oil 1 pound fresh oyster mushrooms, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, stems discarded 1 pound sliced button mushrooms 1 pound, 8 ounces chopped kale 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 6 cups marinara...
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  • Chicken, Spinach, And Sun-Dried Tomato Cauliflower Risotto

    Chicken, Spinach, And Sun-Dried Tomato Cauliflower Risotto

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 3/4 pounds cauliflower 5 fluid ounces low sodium vegetable broth 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 1 1/2 ounces finely chopped onions 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese pinch kosher salt 1/4 white...
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  • Mozzarella Veggie Frittatas

    Mozzarella Veggie Frittatas

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cup green peppers, diced 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped 5 oz fresh spinach, chopped 1/2 tsp canola oil 3/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup whole milk 1/2 tsp black...
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  • Pineapple, Banana, Coconut Smoothie

    Pineapple, Banana, Coconut Smoothie

    Ingredients: Makes 1 serving ½ cup crushed ice ½ cup diced fresh pineapple ½ cup sliced banana 1 TBSP shredded coconut, unsweetened ¼ cup orange juice 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 scoop (21 g) vanilla vegan protein powder Directions: Combine all...
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  • Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

    Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

    Ingredients: Makes 1 serving 3 TBSP creamy peanut butter 4 fl oz unsweetened almond milk 2 cups ice cubes 2 TBSP chocolate whey protein powder 1/3 cup sliced banana Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. ...
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  • Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Vegetable Soup

    Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Vegetable Soup

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 8 ounces dry garbanzo beans 2 teaspoons canola oil 3 ounces chopped carrots 3 ounces chopped celery 5 1/2 ounces chopped yellow onion 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper...
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  • Chocolate Chia Avocado Pudding

    Chocolate Chia Avocado Pudding

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 20 ounces avocado 2/3 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 cup baking cocoa 2 teaspoons chia seeds 1/2 cup plain soy milk 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 4 ounces plain, fat free Greek yogurt Directions Cut avocados in...
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  • Matcha Macarons Raspberry Cream Cheese Filling

    Matcha Macarons Raspberry Cream Cheese Filling

    Ingredients: Makes 21 servings 3 ounces fresh raspberries 8 ounces Neufchatel cream cheese 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided 6 egg whites 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 teaspoons unsweetened matcha powder, divided 6 ounces almond flour Directions...
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  • Buffalo Chicken Blue Cheese Stuffed Avocados

    Buffalo Chicken Blue Cheese Stuffed Avocados

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 10 ounces boneless, skinless, chicken breast 2 1/2 tablespoons Frank's Original Hot Sauce, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 avocados Directions: Marinate chicken in 1 tablespoon hot sauce and black...
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  • Orange Vanilla Overnight Oats

    Orange Vanilla Overnight Oats

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 3 cups skim or non-dairy milk 5 3/4 cups old fashioned oatmeal, dry 1 cup water 1 cup orange juice 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 6 each whole cloves or star anise 2 teaspoons orange zest...
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  • Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats

    Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats

    Ingredients: Makes 7 servings 3 cups skim milk 5 3/4 cups old fashioned oats 3 1/4 pounds (about 8-medium) apples, cored, diced 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3/4 cup apple cider 1 teaspoon cinnamon Directions: In a bowl, combine oats and milk...
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  • Chicken Quinoa Vegetable Soup

    Chicken Quinoa Vegetable Soup

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 2 teaspoons canola oil 3 ounces chopped celery 8 ounces chopped onions 6 ounces chopped carrots 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 quart chicken broth 12 ounces chicken breast, cut into...
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