Sometimes you need a good hearty meatless meal idea and you don't want to spend hours assembling it. If that's the case, get ready for a vegetarian chili that can be done in a half hour in your Instant Pot.
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A simple baked falafel gets a creative nutritional kick from pumpkin. It also gives them a beautiful orange color and you can use them in everything from salads to sandwiches and bowls to just snacking on their own.
Whether you are looking for a quick snack or a fun filling for tacos, these chickpeas are perfect for satisfying your cravings from a good crunch without a lot of fat. They've become my favorite filling for street tacos and they take only minutes to make!
A perfect transitional salad, this grain and hearty vegetable salad gets lots of its flavor and texture from nuts. From a creamy peanut butter infused dressing to a crown of mixed chopped nuts, it's a perfect side to grilled or roasted meats or a clever lunch that can serve that role all week.
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With all kinds of delightful, yet fussy food finding its way in front of us during the holidays, there's something lovely about a bowl of smooth, satisfying soup. This version features the flavors of Thailand blended with butternut squash and creamy coconut milk.
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One of the things I love most about Thai cuisine is its wonderful ability to blend flavors. This time around, we take a cue from Thailand and blend sweetness and spice in a fried rice dish chock full of fresh vegetables, tender rice, and even tangy pineapple.
I don't do it often, but sometimes I'm either out of eggs or have just one or two I'm saving for something else and I will bake without eggs. After all, you don't need to have eggs (or even dairy) on hand, but a day without chocolate cake is just a little cloudier than it needs to be!
When "eat your veggies" becomes "can I please have more", you know you're doing something right. Get a cheer from friends and family alike when you put together some tasty fritters featuring kohlrabi and carrots that are great as a lunch entree, appetizers or snacks, or a light dinner.
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Lentils are a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, but their versatile nature allows them to blend into a multitude of great world cuisines. This time around, actually blending is used to incorporate them into a fantastically flavorful Tex-Mex soup.
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Noodles are a kind of comfort food to me and they become something of an obsession when coated in a spicy, creamy sauce. So when something as simple as spaghetti get a fun Thai peanut sauce makeover, it's sure to find its way to my favorites list.