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Black Bean Salsa Salad

Black Bean Salsa Salad

This colorful salad is packed full of fiber and very easy to prepare. I love bringing it to potlucks. It is a great side dish to any meal. I also love to add a few tablespoons of it over a bed of mixed greens and make it a meal. Ingredients: 2 cans of black beans,...

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Zucchini and White Bean Soup

Zucchini and White Bean Soup

Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil1 small onion, finely chopped3 cloves of garlic, minced3 green onions, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 sprig of fresh thyme1/2 tsp Italian seasoning2 medium zucchini, slice2 medium carrots, sliced1 (15 oz) can of white beans 3 cups of...

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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

- 1 cup of brown rice or quinoa (cooked, rinsed and drained) - 2 cups of vegetable broth - 4 large red, yellow, or orange bell peppers - 3/4 cup of salsa - 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast - 2 tsp cumin powder - 1.5 tsp chili powder - 1.5 tsp garlic powder - 1 can (15 oz can)...

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Mexican Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

Mexican Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

Salads can be a great source of healthy fats, fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. However, with the addition of croutons, bacon, cheese, chips, and salad dressings, they can become full of fat & calories. Choosing tasty and healthy ingredients is important....

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Black Bean & Spinach Enchiladas

Black Bean & Spinach Enchiladas

Ingredients for enchilada sauce: - 1 1/2 cups canned tomato puree - I use canned diced tomatoes & pureed in blender. - 1 garlic clove, minced- 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder- Salt & black pepper to tasteIngredients for enchiladas: - 1 Tbsp. olive oil- 1 medium white...

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Crispy Tofu Vegetable Bowls with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

Crispy Tofu Vegetable Bowls with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

For the Crispy Tofu: - 1 block Extra Firm tofu, pressed. - 2 Tbsp of Nutritional Yeast (I used a bit more than this). - 1 Tbsp lemon or lime juice- 1 Tbsp Liquid Aminos or Soy SauceInstructions: Preheat oven to 375F. Dice the pressed tofu into 1/2" cubes, then add to...

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Mexican Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Mexican Quinoa Vegetable Soup

This soup is hearty and super easy to make. It is packed full of nutrition. Quinoa is a whole grain that is high in fiber and an excellent source of antioxidants. If you have not cooked with quinoa before, try it in this recipe! Makes 4 large bowls. Ingredients: 1...

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Lentil, Chard, and Sweet Potato Curry

Lentil, Chard, and Sweet Potato Curry

We are celebrating National Nutrition Month here in the office by making healthy meals for the staff twice weekly. They get to choose the recipes! This is one chosen by Rebecca that everyone loved! 1 onion, chopped 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 jalapeno, minced 1 inch...

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Kale & Quinoa Minestrone

Kale & Quinoa Minestrone

This soup is packed full of high fiber, low calorie vegetables. In addition, it contains beans and quinoa which provide even more fiber and are both good sources of protein. This soup is filling and nutritious. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 large yellow...

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Summer Vegetable Black Bean Chili

Summer Vegetable Black Bean Chili

Enjoy summer vegetables and prepare this delicious, high fiber plant based chili. Serves 8. Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch cubes & salted3 cups diced zucchini1 large onion, chopped1 red bell pepper, diced1 jalapeno seeded & diced3 cloves of...

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Easy Burrito Bowls

Easy Burrito Bowls

These burrito bowls are easy, tasty, and perfect to get your week started the right way! They are high in fiber, low in fat and keep you feeling full! I have been doubling the recipe and meal prepping them on the weekend so I can pack them for lunch. Ingredients: - 2...

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Awesome Garbanzo Spread

Awesome Garbanzo Spread

1 can garbanzo beans, drained well 1/4 cup Vegenaise (or mayo) 1/3 cup celery, chopped 1/2 sweet onion, chopped 1 T nutritional yeast flakes 1 green onion, chopped 1 teaspoon soy sauce (or Liquid Aminos) Mash the garbanzos with a fork and add the remaining...

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Walnut Chorizo

Walnut Chorizo

Modified from the California Walnut board website. I made this less spicy than the other "walnut meat". We don't like too much spice at our house. Just add more chipotle, or add in chili powder or your favorite hot sauce to ramp it up if you like it hotter. 1 onion,...

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Crock Pot Vegetable Curry

Crock Pot Vegetable Curry

This is what you have been smelling in the office recently. Here is the promised recipe! 1 t oil 1 large onion, chopped finely 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 T tomato paste 2 T curry powder 1 t coriander 1 red bell pepper, chopped 3 smallish potatoes, scrubbed and diced....

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Collard Burritos with “Walnut Meat”

Collard Burritos with “Walnut Meat”

I found inspiration for these burritos on Minimalist Baker. Walnut Meat: 2/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (the dry packet) 3 cups walnuts 4-8 garlic cloves 1 T paprika 1 T cumin, ground 1 t sugar 1-2 tsp nutritional yeast 1/2 salt 1/4 cup water/salsa Put sun dried tomatoes...

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Lentil and Spinach Soup

Lentil and Spinach Soup

This is another recipe from Forks over Knives Summer 2018 magazine.  We are loving that issue here in the office! 1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup carrots, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup lentils 4 cups vegetable broth plus 1 cup water.  (Those...

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