Yield: 4 Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger Print This burger is a longevity powerhouse. Loaded with beans, greens, sweet potatoes, and pepitas, it’s the perfect healthy twist on a classic American comfort food. Cook Time 35 minutes Total Time 35 minutes Ingredients 1.5 cups rolled oats 1 cup sweet potato, peeled, cooked and mashed 1…
Yield: 3 Zucchini and Lentil Salad with Creamy Turmeric Dressing Print Incorporating lentils is an easy way to add bulk to any salad. Here, they soak up a creamy dressing and complement the fresh crunch of ribboned zucchini. Note that this recipe calls for cooked lentils, so be sure to have those ready to go.…
Yield: 4 Vegetarian Gumbo Print This aromatic gumbo uses the elements of the traditional Creole stew and is bursting with flavor. Full of greens, beans, and herbs, it’s the ultimate healthy comfort food. Feel free to swap the greens and beans with whatever you have on hand: Spinach, kale, turnip greens, white beans, navy beans,…
Yield: 2 Stuffed Onions Print These beautiful baked onions look like a restaurant-quality dish and are surprisingly easy to make. They look stunning on any dinner table and worthy of any party occasion. If you don’t enjoy mush- rooms, feel free to get creative and substitute the sautéed vegetable of your choice. Ingredients 4 large…
Yield: 4 Autumn Vegetable Sauté Print This creamy, dreamy, warm and comforting autmn vegetable dish pairs excellent as a side with lean protein or served over rice or lentils as a main dish! Asian flavors give it a sweet and spicy twist. Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 25 minutes Ingredients…
Yield: 2 Avocado, Quinoia, Tomato and Feta Salad Print This deliciously filling salad brings together amazing flavors with just the right amount of crunch. Quinoa and hemp seeds add extra protein, while cucumber and onion keep the taste light and fresh. Ingredients 1/4 cup quinoa, cooked 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped…
Yield: 4 Potato, Asparagus Butter Bean Soup Print Tender asparagus spears, hearty potatoes, and creamy butter beans pair wonderfully in this tasty soup that tastes great year-round. Aromatic dill and spicy cayenne bring bursts of bright flavor to the mellow veggie broth, while chunks of hearty potatoes add satisfying substance. Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time…
Yield: 4 Feta Tomato Lentil Gnocchi Print A little extra work goes a LONG way in this amazing recipe. lentil gnocchi is an easy weeknight meal you can prep ahead of time and boil when you’re ready to eat. The melty gooey feta and tomatoes are the perfect paired sauce to complete this masterpiece meal.…
Yield: 2 Portobello Stew Print This hearty stew is so satisfying and mouth-watering. Portobello mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, onions, and fresh herbs come together in a delicious gravy-style sauce. This is a great meal to serve to hungry friends and family or to keep in the fridge or freezer for leftovers. Enjoy with a fresh salad…
Yield: 2 Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad Print This salad is easy to whip up with fresh or leftover rice. Either way, cooling rice after cooking promotes health by increasing the amount of resistant starch it contains. (Resistant starch is a carbohydrate that resists digestion in the small intestine, like fiber. Instead, it ferments in the…