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  • Farro Risotto Cannellini Beans Arugula Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Farro Risotto Cannellini Beans Arugula Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings Ingredients 8 oz Cannellini Beans, dry 2 cups Vegetable Broth, Low Sodium 1 TBSP Canola Oil 2 oz Fennel, finely diced 2 oz Yellow Onion, diced 2 tsp Garlic, minced 8 oz Farro Grain, dry 1/4 cup Dry White Wine 1...
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  • Orange Pistachio Cookies

    Orange Pistachio Cookies

    Ingredients: Makes 25 servings 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 each Eggs 2 tsp Orange Zest 2 TBSP Orange Juice 1/3 cup Pistachio Nuts 1/3 cup Cranberries, dried 2 cup All Purpose Flour 1/4 tsp Baking Powder 1/8 tsp Salt...
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  • Hummus tradicional

    Hummus tradicional

    Porciones: 4 Los ingredientes: 4 1/2 onzas de garbanzos secos* 1 cucharada de jugo de limón 1 cucharadita de ajo picado 1/2 onza de tahini (pasta de sésamo) 1 cucharada de cilantro recién picado 1/4 cucharadita de sal 1/8 cucharadita de pimienta...
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  • Avena de chocolate y banana

    Avena de chocolate y banana

    Ingredientes: Rinde 8 porciónes Avena 3 tazas de leche descremada 5 3/4 tazas de avena tradicional, seca Por encima 2 tazas de banana mediana, triturada 2 cucharadas de chocolate en polvo, sin azúcar 8 cucharaditas de chocolate oscuro Instrucciones...
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  • Quinoa Sugar Cookies

    Quinoa Sugar Cookies

    Ingredients: Makes 21 servings 4 1/2 oz Quinoa, dry (2 cups cooked) 1/2 cup Canola 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 large Egg 2 TBSP Orange Zest 2 cup All Purpose Flour 1/4 tsp Salt 2 tsp Baking Powder Directions Rinse...
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  • Gingerbread Cookies (Low-Fat)

    Gingerbread Cookies (Low-Fat)

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 3 TBSP Unsalted Butter 3/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce 1 each Egg 1/3 cup Dark Molasses 3 cup All Purpose Flour 1 tsp Baking Soda 2 tsp Ground Ginger 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Ground...
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  • Crispy Tempeh Quinoa Cake, Mango Chili Sauce

    Crispy Tempeh Quinoa Cake, Mango Chili Sauce

    Ingredients: Makes 9 servings Quinoa 1/2 cup Quinoa, dry 3/4 cup Water Mango Sweet Chili Sauce 1/2 cup Sweet Thai Chili Sauce 1/2 cup Mango, diced 2 TBSP Cilantro, chopped 2 tsp Ginger, grated 1 TBSP Lemon Juice Tempeh Quinoa Cake 1 lb. Tempeh...
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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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