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  • Apricot BBQ Glazed Shrimp

    Apricot BBQ Glazed Shrimp

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup diced spanish onion 1/3 cup dried apricots 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon minced jalapeno 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1 1/4 teaspoons...
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  • Farro, Broccoli Parmesan Risotto

    Farro, Broccoli Parmesan Risotto

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 1/2 cup White Wine 9 1/2 cups Vegetable Broth 1 1/4 lbs Broccoli 3 TBSP Canola Oil 1/2 cup Yellow Onion 3 TBSP Garlic, minced 1/2 lb Farro, dry 1/8 tsp Black Pepper 3 TBSP Parmesan Cheese, grated Directions: ...
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  • Butternut Squash, Queso Dip

    Butternut Squash, Queso Dip

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 12 oz Butternut Squash 1/2 tsp Oil 3 TBSP Red Onions, finely chopped 1 tsp Garlic, minced 1/2 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded 1/3 cup Canned Diced Tomato, No Added Salt, drained 2 TBSP Jalapenos Peppers, minced...
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  • Quinoa Cheddar Sliders

    Quinoa Cheddar Sliders

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 9 oz Cannellini Beans, dry 3 3/4 oz Red Quinoa, dry 1 3/4 cup Water 1/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs 1 each Egg 1 1/2 tsp Garlic, minced 1 tsp Chipotle Powder 1/4 tsp Salt 3/4 tsp Black Pepper 3/4 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded...
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  • Buffalo Cauliflower Burger, Poblano Relish

    Buffalo Cauliflower Burger, Poblano Relish

    Ingredients: Makes 10 servings 1 lb Poblano Peppers, fresh 1/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar 2 tbsp Sugar 1 ½ lb Cauliflower, fresh 2 cup Garbanzo Beans, cooked 1/4 cup Frank's Buffalo Sauce 3/4 tsp Black Pepper 1 cup Quinoa, cooked 1/4 cup Scallions...
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  • Red Cabbage Slaw with Dried Cherries

    Red Cabbage Slaw with Dried Cherries

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 3 cup Red Cabbage, shredded 1/2 cup Red Onions, julienne sliced 4 tbsp Dried Cherries 1/4 tsp Salt 1/8 tsp Black Pepper, ground 3 tbsp Sherry Vinegar 1 tsp Olive Oil 1/4 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Sugar 1 tsp Lime Juice 1...
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  • Kale Stem, Pumpkin Seed Pesto

    Kale Stem, Pumpkin Seed Pesto

    Ingredients: Makes 2 cups 1/4 cup Raw Pumpkin Seeds 1/4 cup Water 1 ½ tsp Garlic Cloves, minced 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese 1 ounce Basil, fresh 1 ½ tsp Lemon Zest 1/2 tsp Salt 4 ounces Kale Stems, roughly chopped 2/3 cup Olive Oil Directions:...
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  • Falafel Burger, Zucchini, Corn Relish

    Falafel Burger, Zucchini, Corn Relish

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 9 oz Garbanzo Beans, dry 2 TBSP Lemon Juice, fresh 1/4 cup Red Onions, chopped 2 cloves Garlic, chopped 3/4 cup Cilantro, chopped 3/4 cup Parsley, chopped 1 TBSP Cumin, ground 1 TBSP Chili Powder 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt...
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  • Broccoli, Cauliflower Slaw, Pumpkin Seeds, Dried Cranberries

    Broccoli, Cauliflower Slaw, Pumpkin Seeds, Dried Cranberries

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 2 tbsp Raw Pumpkin Seeds 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1/4 cup Light Mayonnaise 1/2 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 1 ½ tsp Sugar 8 oz Broccoli Stems 8 oz Cauliflower Stems 1/4 bunch Parsley, fresh 1/2 cup Carrots, julienne...
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  • Lemon Herb Feta Chicken Sliders

    Lemon Herb Feta Chicken Sliders

    Ingredients: Makes 5 servings 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 2 tsp Lemon Zest, grated 3 TBSP Basil, chopped 1/4 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled 1 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice 1 lb Ground Chicken 3 TBSP Oregano, chopped as needed Cooking Spray 10 each...
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  • Cumin-Chili Roasted Chayote and Zucchini

    Cumin-Chili Roasted Chayote and Zucchini

    Ingredients: Makes 5 servings Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ tsp canola oil 2 ounces red onion, diced 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 1/8 tsp salt 8 ounces chayote squash, peeled, ½-inch cubes 8 ounces...
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  • Baked Beans

    Baked Beans

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 7 oz Navy Beans, Dry 1 1/4 tsp Vegetable Oil 2 1/2 tsp Garlic, Chopped 1/4 cup Yellow Onions, Chopped 1 1/4 qt Water 3 1/2 TBSP Dark Molasses 3 1/2 TBSP Brown Sugar, Dark 1/3 cup Ketchup 1 TBSP Spicy Brown Mustard...
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  • Quinoa, Strawberry Avocado Salad

    Quinoa, Strawberry Avocado Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 10 oz Quinoa, cooked 1/2 cup or 1 each Avocado, diced 1/2 cup Strawberries, diced 1 TBSP Lime Juice, fresh 1 TBSP Canola Oil 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Directions: Prepare quinoa according to...
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  • Vegan Black Bean Soup

    Vegan Black Bean Soup

    Ingredients: Makes 28 servings 1 1/4 lb Black Beans, Dry 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour 4 cups Celery, Fresh, Chopped 1 1/2 cup Yellow Onions, Fresh, Diced 2 cups Carrots, Fresh, Diced 2 TBSP Garlic Cloves, Fresh, Peeled, Chopped 1 tsp Ground Cumin...
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  • Chocolate Angel Food Cake, Berries

    Chocolate Angel Food Cake, Berries

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 1 cup All Purpose Flour 1 cup Sugar 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder 1/8 tsp Salt 12 each Egg Whites 2 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice, fresh 1 3/4 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract 1/2 cup Sugar 1 1/2 cups Strawberries, sliced 1 1/2 cups Raspberries...
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