WALNUT TACOS Serves 4 to 5 2 cups walnuts 1/8 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons taco seasoning 5 taco shells, soft Avocado cilantro sauce 1½ avocados, skin and seed removed 2 garlic cloves 1 cup cilantro, fresh Juice from 1½ limes Soak the walnuts in water for about an hour. Drain thoroughly. In a food…
ENERGIZING EDAMAME AND RICE SHAKER Serves 4-5 5 ounces almonds, roasted, slivered 3 cups edamame, shelled, cooked, tempered 12 ounces brown rice, dry 2½ cups water 2½ cups green or red bell pepper, diced, fresh or frozen 2½ cups frozen corn, thawed 2½ cups mandarin oranges, canned, drained 1¼ cups balsamic vinaigrette dressing Prepare rice…
Rainbow Wraps With White Bean Hummus Serves 5 Wraps: ½ cup carrots, shredded ½ cup radishes, sliced ½ cup spinach, chopped ½ cup zucchini, shredded 5 tortillas Hummus: 22 ounces (2.5 cups) cannellini beans, canned, drained and rinsed ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons parsley,…
Chickpea of the sea Serves 4 to 5 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained ¼ cup eggless mayonnaise ¼ cup red bell pepper, finely diced 2 stalks celery, finely diced 3 green onions, chopped 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ cup capers 2 teaspoons lemon juice…
Palm hearts and cauliflower ceviche Serves 6 Ingredients 2 Roma tomatoes 1 cup red onion, chopped 1 cup cilantro, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped 1 cucumber, diced 1 cup cauliflower, diced 1 14-ounce can hearts of palm, canned, drained 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 lemons 1 avocado Salt and pepper to taste In…
Fiesta Rice and Beans Shaker Serves 10 12 ounces brown rice, dry 2 ½ cups water 2 ½ cups corn, frozen 2 ½ cups salsa, canned 5 cups black beans, canned, drained 3 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning 10 ounces corn tortilla chips, crushed Salad dressing 2 ½ cups salsa, canned ¼ cup ranch dressing, dairy-free…
Gather around the dinner table for a healthy twist on this family classic. Spicy Spinach Lasagna Rolls Makes 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes 12 whole-wheat lasagna noodles, prepared according to package directions and drained 9 ounces frozen spinach, prepared according to package directions with excess water drained 15 ounces low-fat…
Nacho dip Forward Food Forward Food is a Humane Society of the United States program dedicated to helping dining programs choose to replace meat with plant-based protein foods. Through Forward Food, food service directors, major corporations, restaurant chains, chefs, dietitians and NGOs use plant-based foods to grow a healthier, more sustainable food system. Makes eight…
Really impress your family at your next holiday meal with this make-it-your-own (MIYO) dish packed with flavor and nutrients. Keep it simple with this unique sauce recipe or add in your favorite protein, such as Italian chicken sausage, for added flavor. No matter your style, including winter squash in your meals will provide you with…
This tasty entree can be stored in containers and reheated for an easy meal later in the week. Makes 4 servings 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cooked 1 cup dry brown rice 8 ounces light coconut milk ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon curry ¼ teaspoon coriander ¼ teaspoon turmeric ¼…
Health food enthusiasts sing the praises of kale and quinoa. You’ll be joining the chorus when you make this nutrient-rich and easy recipe. If you’ve never cooked with quinoa before, you’re in for a treat. It is a nutritious, protein-packed whole grain that is used much like rice. Many people use it as a substitute…
Thaw out with this easy to make and hearty winter soup. Beans serve as the main ingredient, adding important nutrients, including fiber and protein. Be sure to rinse the beans to decrease the amount of sodium in your soup. 5-ingredient pesto bean soup Makes 8 servings 3 15.5-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2-3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 3 tablespoons Parmesan…
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