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Marinated Lentils with Spiced Walnuts and Basil

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...

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Farro with Toasted Fennel, Lemon, and Basil

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...

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Weeknight Stuffed Peppers

Weeknight Stuffed Peppers

Recipe by Unite for HER Nutrition Senior Manager, Erin Pellegrin RD, LDN Ingredients 3 bell peppers (any color)1 cup whole grain rice2 cups vegetable broth (or water)1 can/box crushed tomatoes1 Tbsp. coconut oil1 can garbanzo beans1 cup leafy greens - fresh or...

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Beans, Legumes, and Pulses – Oh My!

Beans, Legumes, and Pulses – Oh My!

No matter what you want to call them, they each are a part of our plant food family! Even though beans, legumes, and pulses are used interchangeably, they do have distinct meanings. Did you know? A legume refers to the entire plant: leaves, stems, and pods. A pulse is...

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Vegetarian Chili for Two

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...

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Oven Baked Brothy Beans

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...

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Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pomegranates

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...

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What Does “Plant-Based” Mean?

What Does “Plant-Based” Mean?

By: Christina Chong, RD  So, what is "plant-based?" You may have heard a lot about “plant-based” eating or a “plant-forward” eating plan – but what does that actually mean?  The truth is eating “plant-based” actually looks and means different things to different...

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