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spicy vegan lentil tacos with avocado whip

by Jackie Newgent | February 21, 2017 | 0 Comments

The Recipe Redux topic of the month is to showcase my healthy take on tacos. So here you go! I swapped the taco “meat” with spicy lentils! I kept everything else in this taco recipe vegan to make it a 100% plant-based meal. And that avocado whip on top … it’s kinda addictive, in a good way! By the way, you don’t have to be vegan to enjoy these tacos. Just do your best to eat these tacos as is rather than smothering with cheese and sour cream! Enjoy! Calories saved: 140 Why it’s better for you? A whopping amount of dietary fiber!

grilled mango salad with avocado & pistachios

by Jackie Newgent | July 21, 2016 | 3 Comments

I crave salads in the summer. How about you? When that urge strikes, here’s a new salad for ya. If you’re a mango lover like I am, it’ll literally make your mouth water! The Recipe Redux theme this month is “Get Your Fruits and Veggies in Shape.” Rather than cutting up this salad’s fruit into a new shape, I decided to add shape on it. I created crosshatch grill marks on mango “cheeks.” Using grilled fruit is a simple way to upgrade a recipe! Not only does it add eye appeal, it adds smoky flavor interest. What’s more, I used grilled mango in two ways here—as cubes and pureed into the dressing. Enjoy it! Hint: Add black beans, edamame, or...

power greens, papaya, and black bean taco salad bowl

by Jackie Newgent | April 22, 2016 | 2 Comments

It’s April 22. Happy Earth Day, my fellow earthlings! There’s no more appropriate way to celebrate than with a bowlful of 100% plant-based goodness, right? This recipe is full of deliciousness, too. In honor of this eco-inspired day, as well the Recipe Redux theme-of-the-month (“Limpin’ Along for Lunch”), I bring you this super filling, superfood-style salad. But here’s a noteworthy tip: If your body isn’t used to getting plenty of fiber, you might actually want to first try a half serving of this recipe to start—so your digestive system doesn’t “freak out!” Either way, this scrumptious bowl will definitely help you break out of a lunchtime rut. Cheers to your palate and the planet! Calories saved: 330 Why it’s better...

grilled vegetable taco cups

by Jackie Newgent | June 29, 2014 | 1 Comment

If you’re a lover of Mexican cuisine, you’ll be charmed by these cute Mexican-inspired cups. They’re bold, vegetarian, and scrumptious. Serve them as finger foods at your next cookout. Calories saved: 220 Why it’s better for you? Full of veggies; free of meat!

dark chocolate-strawberry mousse pudding

by Jackie Newgent | June 8, 2014 | 5 Comments

Makes 4 servings: 1/2 cup each I’m on a chocolate-covered strawberry kick lately. Not such a bad thing, right?! So I’ve uncovered another way to enjoy this perfect pairing—in a lovely pudding with mousse-like appeal thanks to avocados. Savor it slowly with a dainty dessert spoon or by dipping more strawberries into it. Calories saved: 480 Why it’s better for you: Avocados. Strawberries. No processed sugar. And it’s vegan!

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