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    Get the Scoop on Those Sneaky Added Sugars

    There’s a sneaky marauder making its way through your body, and it’s out to do you harm. Its name is sugar. You may not always know how it got there, but it can hurt you. Sugar is in fruits and vegetables and other foods that are part of ...
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  • Lentil Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potato

    Lentil Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potato

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 4 each Sweet Potato 1/3 cup Lentils, Dry 3 tsp Canola Oil 1/3 cup Yellow Onions, chopped, fine 1 tsp Garlic Cloves, peeled, minced 3 TBSP Red Bell Peppers, diced, fine 3 TBSP Mushrooms, chopped, fine 1 cup Vegetable...
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  • Chicken Caesar Bowl, Avocado with Lemon Tahini Dressing

    Chicken Caesar Bowl, Avocado with Lemon Tahini Dressing

    Ingredients: Makes 4 Servings For the Chicken: 20 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast 1/4 cup Caesar dressing For the Bowl: 4 cups romaine lettuce 1 cup diced cucumber 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup shredded carrots 1 avocado, quartered...
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  • Korean Cucumber Sesame Salad

    Korean Cucumber Sesame Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 12 Servings 2 LBS Cucumbers, Fresh, Peeled, Thinly Sliced 2 oz Green Onions, Fresh, Thinly Sliced 1 TBSP Sesame Oil 1 TBSP Rice Wine Vinegar 1/2 oz Korean Hot Red Pepper Paste (Gochujang) 1 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 oz Granulated...
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  • Ensalada peruana de quinua, maíz, y papas

    Ensalada peruana de quinua, maíz, y papas

    Ingredientes: rinde 6 porciones Para las papas 3½ oz de papas alargadas (fingerling potatos, en inglés), cortadas en cubitos 1 cucharadita de aceite de canola Pizca de sal Una pizca de comino molido Pizca de chile en polvo 1 diente de ajo picado...
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  • Chipotle BBQ Tofu Bowl, Quinoa, Edamame Hummus

    Chipotle BBQ Tofu Bowl, Quinoa, Edamame Hummus

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 pound extra firm tofu 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper seasoning 1 cup dry quinoa 1-1/2 cups cauliflower florets 1-1/2 cups broccoli florets 1 teaspoon canola oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup edamame hummus ...
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  • Mexican Tempeh Stuffed Peppers, Avocado Salad

    Mexican Tempeh Stuffed Peppers, Avocado Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 2 tablespoons canola oil 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion 1-1/2 cups corn kernels 2-3 tablespoons diced jalapeno 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 pound tempeh 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes, including liquid 1/2 cup low...
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  • Lemon Tahini Dressing

    Lemon Tahini Dressing

    Ingredients: Makes 16 Servings 2/3 cup tahini paste 1/3 cup canola oil 2/3 cup water 3/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp ground black pepper 3 tbsp fresh lime juice Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender until emulsified or which together by hand...
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  • Pork and Mushroom Blended Banh Mi Burger, Pickled Carrots and Daikon

    Pork and Mushroom Blended Banh Mi Burger, Pickled Carrots and Daikon

    Ingredients: Makes 7 servings Pickled Carrot and Daikon 1 cup Carrots, julienne sliced 1 cup Daikon Radish, matchsticks 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 2 TBSP Granulated Sugar 1/4 cup Warm Water 1/3 cup White Vinegar Pork and Mushroom Blended Burgers 2...
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  • BBQ Spiced Chicken, Black Bean, Sweet Potato Blended Burger, Blueberry Pineapple Salsa

    BBQ Spiced Chicken, Black Bean, Sweet Potato Blended Burger, Blueberry Pineapple Salsa

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 3 1/4 oz Black Beans, dry 2/3 cup Blueberries 1/3 cup Pineapple, diced 2 3/4 tsp Jalapeno Peppers, minced 1 TBSP Cilantro, chopped 3 TBSP Red Onions, chopped fine 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 1 1/2 tsp Lime Juice 5 1/4 oz...
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  • Braised Bok Choy, Sesame Seeds

    Braised Bok Choy, Sesame Seeds

    Ingredients: Makes 5 servings 5 each Baby Bok Choy 1 1/2 tsp Oil 1 1/2 tsp Garlic Cloves, minced 1 1/2 tsp Ginger Root, minced 1/4 cup Water 1/2 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds pinch Salt Directions: Cut Bok choy in half lengthwise and rise. Place...
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  • Agua de arándano, durazno, y fresa

    Agua de arándano, durazno, y fresa

    Ingredientes: Rinde 8 porciónes 2 cuartos agua 2.5 oz de fresas, en cuartos 2.5 oz de arándanos, frescos 2.5 oz de durazno, fresco, cortado en cubitos Instrucciones: Combina todos los ingredientes. Aplasta ligeramente la fruta con una cuchara...
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  • Pudín de yogur griego con fresas y chía

    Pudín de yogur griego con fresas y chía

    Ingredientes: Rinde 5 porciónes 2 tazas de yogur griego natural sin grasa 3/4 taza de jarabe de arce (maple) 2 cucharaditas extracto de vainilla, puro ½ taza de semillas de chía 2 tazas de leche descremada 2 1/2 taza de fresas, en rodajas Instrucciones...
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  • Edamame Hummus

    Edamame Hummus

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 13 ounces frozen, shelled edamame 4 teaspoons tahini (sesame paste) 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, mashed 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon...
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  • Black Bean, Chipotle Cauliflower, Avocado Tacos

    Black Bean, Chipotle Cauliflower, Avocado Tacos

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings Cuban Black Beans 1 cup black beans, dry (can substitute 1 cup canned, rinsed beans) 1 tbsp. canola oil 1/3 cup yellow onions, diced 1/3 cup celery, diced 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground paprika 1/2 canned tomatoes...
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