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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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  • Peruvian Seafood Stew (Caucau de Mariscos)

    Peruvian Seafood Stew (Caucau de Mariscos)

    Ingredients: Makes 9 servings 1 tablespoon canola oil 12 ounces thinly sliced yellow onion 6 ounces thinly sliced red bell pepper 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1/2 teaspoon chili paste 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano 1/4 teaspoon...
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  • Butternut Squash Spaghetti, Cauliflower Cream Sauce

    Butternut Squash Spaghetti, Cauliflower Cream Sauce

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings Ingredients Cauliflower Cream Sauce 1 tsp Garlic, minced 3/4 tsp Canola Oil 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth 7 oz Cauliflower, chopped 1/2 cup Whole Milk 1/4 tsp Salt Ingredients Cauliflower Cream Sauce 5 oz Whole Wheat...
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  • Peruvian Salad with Quinoa, Corn, Potatoes

    Peruvian Salad with Quinoa, Corn, Potatoes

    Ingredients: Makes 1 serving For the Potatoes 3½ oz fingerling potatoes, diced 1 teaspoon canola oil Pinch salt Pinch ground cumin Pinch chili powder 1 garlic clove, minced For the Salad 2 cup spring mix lettuce ½ cup cooked red quinoa...
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  • Charred Tomato, Chipotle Pepper, Lime Soup

    Charred Tomato, Chipotle Pepper, Lime Soup

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 3 lb, 5 oz fresh plum tomatoes 10 oz yellow onion, diced 3 TBSP fresh garlic 1½ teaspoons salt 2 TBSP canola oil 2 quarts (8 cups) low sodium vegetable stock 1/3 cup tomato paste 1 oz chipotles in adobo, minced...
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  • Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

    Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 1 pound Flank Steak 1 Onion, thinly sliced 1 Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, thinly sliced 1 Green Bell Pepper, thinly sliced 1/4 cup Olive oil 2 tsp Chili Powder 1 tsp Ground Cumin 1 tsp Garlic...
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  • Mexican Pulled Pork (Cochinita Pibil)

    Mexican Pulled Pork (Cochinita Pibil)

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 1 dry guajillo pepper 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 ounces chopped yellow onion ½ tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ tablespoon dried oregano ½ tablespoon ground cumin ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon...
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  • Vegetarian Louisiana Gumbo

    Vegetarian Louisiana Gumbo

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 2 TBSP White Rice 2 TBSP Butter, unsalted 2 TBSP Flour 4 tsp Canola oil 1/4 cup Yellow onion, diced 1/2 cup + 2 TBSP Celery, diced 1/4 cup Red bell peppers, diced 1/4 cup Green bell peppers, diced 1/3 cup Carrots...
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