Recipe by Molly Baz in Cook This Book
Talk about an easy way to flavor your lentils! The walnut oil is warm and earthy, until you get a hint of sweet from the golden raisins. Finishing this dish with good quality feta and literally lotsa basil balances the dish so it’s not too heavy. I love this even the next day, when the flavors really come together. I’d highly recommend enjoying this as your lunch or mid-afternoon snack.
Recipe courtesy of Bon Appetit
Don’t let memories of overcooked, dull green beans cause you to overlook this absolutely incredible dish. The beans cook quickly in the pan, allowing them to keep their beautiful green color and have a slight crunch with each bite. However, the true star is the tomato-almond pesto. I love this recipe because it makes more pesto than you may need, so save it to put on literally anything else and you’ve immediately elevated that food.
Recipe by Alison Roman in Nothing Fancy
I’ll be honest – I didn’t think I’d like this recipe as much as I did. However, the fennel and lemon pairing is so surprisingly tasty! Plus, there’s something magical that happens to these flavors when heat is thrown into the mix. Both the fennel and lemon can sometimes be quite strong, but let them cook on the stovetop together and their flavors settle a bit.
Recipe courtesy of One Dish Kitchen
You may recognize this recipe. I’ve made this before for a few Unite for HER events, but I think it’s just too good not to share here! I love a good chili recipe, but it usually yields so much! If you want a bowl of comfort, but don’t feel like pulling out the slow cooker or stock pot, definitely try this out. Plus,
Recipe courtesy of Justine Snacks
I love a good bean dish, especially when the beans are the star of the show. This recipe calls for simple ingredients that create quite a depth of flavor. You might think this is best served as an appetizer, but I say let it stand alone and enjoy each and every bite (because you will!).
By Erin Pellegrin RD, LDN
We are officially into week two of Plantuary! Maybe you’ve seen the videos introducing our January initiative or perhaps you learned a little more about what it means to be plant-based from our blog (maybe you did both!). Even if this whole Plantuary thing is news to you, let’s share a few easy ways you can get started.
Recipe by Alison Roman in Nothing Fancy
This dish is truly nothing fancy in terms of its simplicity. However, the flavor that is created by combining just a few ingredients is magic. I like finishing it with some good, crumbled feta to add a fresh tang, but it certainly doesn’t need it if that’s not your thing. What I do know for sure though, is that I’m not making cauliflower any other way ever again!
Recipe by Erin Pellegrin, RD
Did you know our friend the Brussel sprout makes for a wonderful winter salad? Pear it – pun intended – with a shallot, or even red onion, seasonal fruit for slight sweetness, top with whatever nuts/seeds you have on hand, and you have a flavorful salad that’s not heavy or overdone. Plus the dressing is simple – as a homemade salad dressing should be. It brings everything together making this salad a wonderful side or open up more space on your dinner plate to get in that extra serving of veggies!
By Senior Nutrition Manager, Erin Pellegrin RD
So, what is “plant-based?”
By now, most of us have heard the term “plant-based.” Or what we also sometimes use, “plant-centered.” But what exactly does that mean when we talk about how a person eats? This question comes up a lot during our Wellness Day Conferences. While this term can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people, to us it means eating in a way that focuses on including and consuming more plant foods,
