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fruit smoothie-infused granola

by Jackie Newgent | June 20, 2021 | 1 Comment

If you accidentally spilled a fruit smoothie onto your oats and baked it, that’s sort of what this fruit smoothie-infused granola is! Instead of adding any kind of sugar or syrup to the recipe, you’ll get natural sweetness from a blended combination of banana and 100% fruit juice — a smoothie! (Hint: See lots more of my tips in How to Make Healthy Granola in 5 Simple Steps, According to a Dietitian.)

avocado & roasted carrot sandwich

by Jackie Newgent | May 1, 2019 | 7 Comments

Los Angeles is the city I travel to most often. That’s because five of my closest friends live there. Yep, they’re all of the way on the other coast from me. (Could it be something I said?!) In any case, on my most recent trip, I went for business and stayed several nights at The Line Hotel. On the day I settled in, I decided to grab a bite at the hotel restaurant, Openaire—and devoured a sandwich made with avocado, braised carrots, sunflower tahini, shaved fennel, and sprouts on 7-grain bread. I was inspired … as you can see by this recipe. It’s my twist on it.

pistachio-accented hummus with pickled pistachios

by Jackie Newgent | April 18, 2019 | 1 Comment

I seriously don’t think I could live without hummus. Being half Lebanese could be one reason for that! The other is that I simply love it. It’s definitely one of my top go-to foods when I need a fast fix. How about you? While I adore the classic version, I also enjoy mixing things up with a non-traditional version every once in a while.

red lentil pasta with vegan basil-pistachio pesto

by Jackie Newgent | January 8, 2018 | 4 Comments

What’s one of my favorite ways to go plant-based for lunch or dinner without giving up a thing? This red lentil pasta with vegan basil-pistachio pesto. In other words, a bowl of yum! If you happen to be looking for a comforting pasta dish that’s actually good for you, this is one of the recipes at the top my my list! And if you need to go gluten-free, this recipe is a winner, too.

pistachio and garnet sweet potato risotto

by Jackie Newgent | October 22, 2015 | 4 Comments

Food Day is October 24! The focus for this year’s Food Day is Toward a Greener Diet. So celebrate real food and say “cheers” to eating less meat and enjoying more whole plant-based foods; it’s better for you, the animals, and our environment. Here’s a tip: If you’re not already doing so, pick at least three specific days each week to go meatless, beginning on Meatless Monday. Mark it on your e-calendar so you don’t forget! Already doing that? Keep going, one day at a time, until most or all of your meals are meat free. Small changes toward a greener diet absolutely do add up. This recipe is just one small step to help you do just that. But that’s...

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