What do you think of first when you hear “whole grains”? Brown rice? Wheat bread? Birdseed? There is so much more to the world of whole grains! But first, let’s clarify what exactly a whole grain is. There are Three Parts: Bran, germ, and endosperm. The bran is the...
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Marinated Lentils with Spiced Walnuts and Basil
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...
Blistered Green Beans with Tomato-Almond Pesto
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....
Farro with Toasted Fennel, Lemon, and Basil
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...
Vegetarian Chili for Two
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...
Oven Baked Brothy Beans
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...
Plantuary: Getting Started in 3 Steps
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...
Hard-Roasted Spiced Cauliflower
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...
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pomegranates
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...
What Does “Plant-Based” Mean?
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...