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eggplant roast with tahini sauce

by Jackie Newgent  |  October 26, 2017  |  3 Comments
A roast doesn’t have to be made with meat … especially when you’ve got an eggplant roast with tahini sauce on your plate! This 100% plant-based roast is inspired by the concept of a meaty roast as well as the eggplant dip, baba ghanoush. The result is basically deconstructed baba ghanoush! But it looks and acts as a roast that you carve. How’s that for a vegan dish with wow!
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brussels sprouts & butternut squash pizza with goat cheese

by Jackie Newgent  |  October 13, 2017  |  1 Comment
I’m a New Yorker! Well, at least I’ve been one for the past 20 years! And I couldn’t be a “real” New Yorker if I didn’t appreciate pizza. So, appreciate pizza I do. This autumn-inspired, Meatless Monday-friendly version is no exception! Not only are these scrumptious slices loaded with seasonal farmers’ market goodies, they’re full of good-for-your gut benefits. (As luck would have it, “good gut health” is this month’s Recipe Redux theme, too!) This recipe is rich in prebiotics—which feed friendly bacteria in the gut. Since gut health is connected to immunity, enjoying this pizza wouldn’t be the worst way to try to fend off a cold or flu this season! Once you bake up this pizza, make it...
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peanutty sprouted tofu “stir-fry” sheet pan dinner

by Jackie Newgent  |  September 21, 2017  |  9 Comments
Dinner doesn’t get much easier than tossing all of the ingredients together and roasting on a pan, like in this peanutty sprouted tofu “stir-fry” sheet pan dinner … unless you just order takeout. But there’s no need for carryout when you can simply whip up this homemade “stir-fry” on a sheet pan. It’s loaded with plant-based goodness. It’s delicious. And clean-up is a breeze! Plan to enjoy for dinner on Meatless Monday (and beyond!)–or make in advance for quick heat-n-eat lunches. Why it’s better for you? It’s 100% plant-based and contains no added sugars! Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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seasonal farmers market fried quinoa

by Jackie Newgent  |  May 29, 2017  |  2 Comments
I love veggie fried rice. But I realize when I do Chinese takeout that it’s typically made with white rice and can be overloaded with greasiness. So, this seasonal farmers market fried quinoa is my latest interpretation on it. I make this seasonal by choosing whatever veggies catch my eye at the farmers market. (Yes, I’m stalking you right now, asparagus!) And I’ve used quinoa rather than rice to punch up the fiber and protein. (Hint: 1 cup dry quinoa prepared with 2 cups water = 3 cups cooked quinoa.) Cook then chill the quinoa the night before you plan to fix this dish … meaning make the quinoa (or any whole grains of choice!) on Sunday so you can...
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grilled hummus “quesadilla”

by Jackie Newgent  |  April 11, 2017  |  6 Comments
A grilled hummus “quesadilla?” Yep! It’s like a cheese quesadilla, but way more intriguing … and better for you! It’s easy to make, too. You simply fill whole grain tortillas with deli-prepared or homemade hummus, fold, and grill on a grill pan. Though, you can make it on an outdoor grill for a cookout, if you prefer. The colorful topping adds bonus intrigue.
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