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Whole Wheat Pasta with Pesto and Vegetables

Whole Wheat Pasta with Pesto and Vegetables

This pasta is a great way to incorporate a variety of vegetables into one quick and simple meal that your friends and family will love.

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Whole Wheat Pasta with Beans and Greens Recipe

Whole Wheat Pasta with Beans and Greens

This is a great way to serve pasta with lots of vegetables and beans. The whole-wheat pasta is a nice taste compliment to the beans.

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White Bean Hummus

White Bean Hummus

Traditional hummus is made with chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans). This recipe uses white beans. It gives it a great mild flavor that lets the blast of lemon come through.

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Vegetable Omelet

Vegetable Omelet

The traditional Mediterranean way of eating includes lots of vegetables. Breakfast is the hardest meal for many to get any vegetables. Adding veggies to an omelet is one way to get at least some at the morning meal.

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Summer Green Bean Salad

Summer Green Bean Salad

This is one of the best salads to make when the corn is really fresh. The easiest way to cook the corn is in the microwave. Cut off one end, microwave for 4 minutes, remove with hot pad – shake the corn out of the husk.

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Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

This recipe is for cauliflower, however, you can use this for any vegetable. It calls for ground spices; however, if you have a spice grinder, it is extra tasty to grind the spices from whole spices. Either way, you will love this easy recipe. The roasted vegetables are great hot or cold in salads.

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Simple Stir Fry with Nuts

Simple Stir Fry

Everyone should have a go-to stir fry recipe. This is a basic recipe that you can vary based on availability of seasonal vegetables. The fresh grated ginger gives it a wonderful Asian flavor.

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Sauteed Squash and Onions

Sauteed Squash and Onions

Squash and onions are a staple in the South in the summer. It is a favorite for many families. Use olive oil for a Med way version of this famous dish.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This is an amazing vegetarian side dish. Roasting the Brussels sprouts gives them a great smoky flavor.

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Quinoa Pinto Bean Burger

Quinoa Pinto Bean Burger

No need to buy veggie burgers when you can make these at home with great ingredients.

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Roasted Vegetables

Oven-Roasted Vegetables

You really don’t need a recipe for roasted vegetables, but here are some recommendations for tasty combinations.

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Mushroom Beef Burger

Mushroom Beef Burgers

The Mediterranean way of eating contains very limited amounts of red meat. One way to decrease consumption of red meat is to add vegetables so that you are consuming less.

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Mushroom Almond Burger

Mushroom Almond Burger

These are some of the best veggie burgers ever! The small amount of sharp cheese and the umami from the mushrooms give them a great flavor.

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Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Amp up your traditional tuna salad with this delicious recipe. Full of vegetables and flavor, it makes a delectable meal any time of day that the whole family will love.

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Lunch Salad

Lunch Salad

Instead of taking tuna, egg, or chicken salad for lunch, which contain mostly meat, you can make this quick lunch salad that incorporates so many more vegetables and grains, and is as satisfying as it is good for you.

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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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Cucumber Avocado Salad

Cucumber Avocado Salad

This simple salad is really delicious. The process of hand mixing and slightly macerating (slightly crushing) the avocados makes it a bit creamy. You can alter this recipe and use different vinegars based on your taste.

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Avocado Salad

Avocado Salad

This is a colorful and tasty salad that is especially good during summer months. It is easy to prepare and only has a few, simple ingredients. For variation, add chopped onions, black beans, and/or red pepper according to taste preference.

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