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No time to cook dinner tonight! Here's what I made in 5 minutes flat.
A power bowl! I quickly sliced and sauteed half a green pepper, half a red pepper, and a half a red onion while filling the bowl with leftover quinoa, cherry tomatoes, leafy greens, and a blob of h...
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reneeeats Love this! We do this often. I keep steamed lentils from TJ’s on hand for this reason
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DianaO love this! We sometimes do stacks of grilled red pepper, mushrooms, and tomato with hummus in between each layer -- all over a bed of greens - delicious and SO easy!
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If you can swing it, a food processor makes all the difference!
I am part of a family of 5 - 3 teen/pre-teen sons - it means we need large quantities for meals to feed everyone. We try to eat plant-based as much as possible - so as the boys got older, I investe...
Trying to incorporate more plant-based meals? Here's one way to turn a salad into a quick meal.
Just lettuce and raw veggies aren't enough for a meal. To add that satiety factor to your salad, add cubed, pre-seasoned baked tofu (available in the refrigerator section in most large grocery stor...
Kick your cravings with this simple tip!
Whether in an office, at home, or on the go, keep a few pieces of hand fruit at arm's length during your day for instant satisfaction of your sweet tooth. Plus, fresh fruit is nature's decor, and s...
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reneeeats Tested this trick this week. I kept the clementines in a bowl on the counter instead of the fridge and the whole bag was gone in 3 days!
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DietIDdietitian That's awesome!!!!
Homemade Mango Salsa for Taco Night!
I've been enjoying making homemade mango salsa for taco night at our house. Just a few ingredients - fresh mango, fresh cilantro, chopped red onion (but it prechopped when in a pinch for time), lim...
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DietIDdietitian Great idea, that looks amazing! I will definitely try it. So many ways to use it! Plus mangoes are so affordable right now. My supermarket is selling them for 49 cents each this week!
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reneeeats 49 cents?! Holy cow. K I am stocking up on mangos. We would eat them daily if they were in the house. We also get raw mango and pickle them with red chili.
Daily harvest smoothie - this one was spectacular
Banana, parsnip, almond, dark chocolate, cashew, and flax seed. Not all the shakes are this delicious but this one really hit the spot!
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DianaO Thanks for sharing! I may need to order some. My boys have been enjoying homemade chocolate smoothies but time doesn't always allow me to make them -- that one you had from Daily Harvest sounds...
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reneeeats Yes this definitely hit the spot! Can’t say this is an affordable long term solution but it’s a great way to fill in gaps during busy weeks and also get tested recipe inspiration.
The secret to oil-free roasted potatoes
After you peel and cube the potatoes, soak them in cold water for about 30 minutes. That's the secret! The soaking makes the potatoes crisp up better, with or without oil.
Make sure to dry the cub...
Keep fruit in the freezer
Whether store-bought or frozen from fresh on your own, frozen fruit is a great stand-in when you run out of fresh! Toss into smoothies, puree into a sorbet, or zap in the microwave to defrost and a...
3rd snow day in a row means we make lazy breakfast- uttapam!
This is a traditional South Indian rice and lentil pancake. The trick is the Indian store sells ready to use batter. Just add diced tomatoes, onions, chili, or coriander. My kids won’t eat onions i...
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DietIDdietitian Looks so good! How is uttapam different from dosa?
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reneeeats The batter is a little thicker, and when cooking, just pour the batter and don’t spread it.
3 Minute Spinach Recipe
Spray a pan with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil. Saute 1lb of baby spinach leaves until wilted. Add two tablespoons of pignoli nuts or other nuts, a sprinkle of garlic powder, and a little ...