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Lentil Sliders

Lentil Sliders

This recipe makes fun small burgers (sliders) or you can make regular size patties.

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Kale and Napa Cabbage Slaw with Chicken or Salmon

Napa cabbage is a great variety to use in cooked and raw dishes. The combination of kale and Napa cabbage is colorful and delicious.

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Honey Citrus Chicken Drumsticks

Remove the skin from the drumsticks for a healthy and delicious finger food – for kids and adults.

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Honey Balsamic Glazed Salmon

This salmon is simple and delicious. No capers? No problem. Use chopped green olives instead.

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Fruit Smoothie

The ingredients in this recipe can be varied according to taste and availability. Kale can be substituted for spinach, and any other fruits can be used as well.

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Fish Taco with Avocado Mango Salsa

Fish Tacos with Avocado-Mango Salsa

These fish tacos are so light and fresh, they will even turn the heads of the fish taco haters.

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Curry Quinoa Salad

Curry Quinoa Salad

This is a great side dish or can be a main dish if added to a large vegetable salad.

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Cod with Chimichurri Sauce

The new motto after this dish is, “Everything is better with chimichurri”! It is such a simple, yet flavorful condiment.

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Brown Rice Salad

Brown Rice Salad

This is an example of a recipe that can be made literally hundreds of ways. Add one or two vegetables, one or two fruits, a grain, a bean, and dress with citrus vinaigrette. This recipe uses avocado and orange. You could use cucumber, tomato, onion, or shredded squash – really any vegetable. For the fruit component, any citrus, mango, or pineapple works well. Choose any whole grain and any canned bean. This is a great way to use up leftover grains from other meals. This can be a side dish or served on top of a mixed green salad.

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black bean soup

Black Bean Soup

If you want to add some spice, serve this with hot sauce on the side.

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bean burrito

Black Bean Burrito

Try this recipe for a quick and easy entree. It takes only a few minutes to assemble if you have the ingredients in stock.

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Black Bean Salsa

Black Bean Salsa

This salsa is great on a salad, as a dip, or with your favorite taco. Vary the ingredients as you like for your taste. If you like it spicy, you can add jalapeno or other chili peppers. You can add different spices to your taste, such as cumin or coriander.

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Basil Shrimp and Tomato Pasta with Feta

Basil, Shrimp and Tomato Pasta with Feta

This dish is very versatile and can be made with any vegetables or proteins that you have on hand. The fresh basil and feta are the superstars in this dish.

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