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  • Spicy BBQ Carrot Tostadas

    Spicy BBQ Carrot Tostadas

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings Ingredients: For the Salsa 1/2 cup Pineapple, diced 1 1/2 TBSP Red Onion, diced 1/2 ea Serrano Peppers, seeded and minced 2 tsp Fresh Cilantro, chopped 1 ea Fresh Garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup Tomatoes, diced 1...
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  • Cocoa Banana Overnight Oats

    Cocoa Banana Overnight Oats

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings Overnight Oats 3 cups Skim Milk 5 3/4 cups Old Fashioned Oatmeal, dry Topping 2 cups Banana, medium, mashed 2 TBSP Cocoa powder, unsweetened 8 tsp Dark chocolate Directions: In a bowl, combine oats and milk...
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  • Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 1 1/2 pounds Sweet Potatoes 2 TBSP Olive oil 2 TBSP Parsley, chopped 1/8 tsp Salt, Kosher 1/8 tsp Black pepper, ground Directions: Preheat oven to 450F. Thoroughly scrub sweet potatoes in the sink. Peel and...
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  • Cajun Coleslaw

    Cajun Coleslaw

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 1 TBSP Grey Poupon 1 TBSP Olive/Canola Oil 90/10 blend 1 TBSP Fresh Lemon Juice 1 TBSP Ketchup 1 TBSP Cajun Seasoning 1 tsp Tabasco Sauce 3 TBSP Light Mayo 1/2 cup Red Bell Peppers 12 Ounces Green Cabbage, Shredded...
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  • Apple Raisin Breakfast Barley

    Apple Raisin Breakfast Barley

    Ingredients: Makes 5 servings 1 quart water 1 cup barley 1 each cinnamon stick 3/4 cup apple cider 5 tablespoons raisins 4 oz. apples peeled and chopped 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice Directions: Do not rinse barley for this recipe...
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  • Chia Greek Yogurt Pudding with Sliced Strawberries

    Chia Greek Yogurt Pudding with Sliced Strawberries

    Ingredients: Makes 5 servings 2 cups plain non- fat Greek yogurt 3/4 cup maple syrup 2 tsp. vanilla extract, pure ½ cup chia seeds 2 cups skim milk 2 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced Directions In a bowl, whisk together skim milk, plain yogurt...
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  • Baked Cauliflower Cakes with Wild Mushroom and Vegetable Ragout

    Baked Cauliflower Cakes with Wild Mushroom and Vegetable Ragout

    Ingredients: Makes 24 small cakes; 2 cakes serving with ½-cup ragout Cauliflower Cakes 2 small heads cauliflower, cut into florets (about 5 cups) 1 cup chickpea flour 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon salt 4 scallions, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced...
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  • Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Basil Salsa

    Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Basil Salsa

    Ingredients: Makes 4 serving 1 jalapeno ½ bunch scallions 8 ounces fresh blueberries 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lime juice ¾ teaspoons olive oil ¼ each red onion, finely chopped ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped Pinch...
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  • Turkey Meatloaf with Roasted Tomato Sauce

    Turkey Meatloaf with Roasted Tomato Sauce

    Ingredients: Makes 11 serving For the Meatloaf: 1 tablespoon canola oil 1½ cups chopped red onion 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 cup diced carrots (1/4-inch dice) 8 ounces chopped button mushrooms 1 tablespoon Worcestershire 1 tablespoon ketchup...
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  • Sweet Potato Ginger Soup

    Sweet Potato Ginger Soup

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 3 ounces carrots, diced 2 ounces yellow onion, diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 8 cups vegetable stock ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon flour 1¾ cup...
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  • Beef Barley Soup

    Beef Barley Soup

    Ingredients: Makes 10 servings 3/4 cup pearl barley (dry) 2 tablespoons canola oil 6 ounces top round beef, diced small 3 ounces yellow onion, diced small 1 ½ ounces diced celery ¼ cup carrots, diced small ½ leek, diced 1 clove garlic, chopped...
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  • Greek Farro Salad

    Greek Farro Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 3 cups cooked farro 1 cup whole dried apricots 1 cup diced cucumber 2 ounces pitted, halved, Kalamata olives 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese ½ cup quartered cherry tomatoes 6 tablespoons lemon oregano vinaigrette ...
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  • Vegetable Bulgur “Bolognese” Sauce

    Vegetable Bulgur “Bolognese” Sauce

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings sauce 1/3 cup dry bulgur wheat 1 head cauliflower, core removed, cut into large florets 1/2 cup carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 large Portobello mushroom, sliced 1/2 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons...
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  • Maple Walnut Cake

    Maple Walnut Cake

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 2 tbsp +5 fl. oz 100% maple syrup 3 tsp apple cider vinegar 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup boiling water 2 1/2 oz dates 1/4 cup Walnut, chopped 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup all...
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  • Apple, Cucumber, Spinach Smoothie

    Apple, Cucumber, Spinach Smoothie

    Ingredients: Makes 1 serving 3 TBSP Fat free plain Greek yogurt 3/4 cup Ice cubes 3 TBSP Apple juice 1/3 cup Granny Smith Apple, Peeled, Diced 1/3 cup Baby Spinach 1/3 cup Cucumber, English, sliced Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender...
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