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Oat, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Energy Balls
½ cup old fashion rolled oats 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal ¼ cup dark chocolate chips, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp chocolate protein powder ¼ cup crunchy or creamy peanut butter 3 Tbsp honey Mix the oats, flaxseed meal, chocolate chips and chocolate protein powder together in a medium sized bowl. ...
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Maria's Lentil Barley Soup with Optional Cheese Topping
Whole grains, legumes, vegetables and good-for-you herbs and spice! As a dietitian, I feel it is important to incorporate these foods daily into your diet. And this soup is the perfect way to do so! It is a favorite amongst my clients. I have a vegetarian friend who makes this weekly and raves about how delicious and fillin ...
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This makes two generous servings. INGREDIENTS: 3 Tablespoons butter 4 cloves garlic, minced (use a garlic press like this one on Amazon) Zest of 1 lemon (use a microplaner here on Amazon) 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (use a lemon squeezer a good quality one will make a HUGE difference) 4 ...
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Crockpot Cuban Mojo Pork and Sweet Potato Stew Recipe
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The Ultimate Guide To Making a Healthy Grain Bowl
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Sauteed Tofu and Vegetables with Tamari
Pressing liquid out of tofu is a common practice that serves a few purposes: Improved Texture: Tofu has a high water content, and pressing helps to remove excess moisture from the tofu. By removing the water, the tofu becomes firmer and denser in texture. This allows it to better hold its shape and absorb flavors when co ...
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Easy Brown Rice and Lentil Casserole
Makes 6 to 8 servings 1 15 ounce can chopped tomatoes, drained 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup uncooked lentils 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice 1 cup chopped onion or bell pepper or mix of both 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or 2 cloves of minced fresh garlic 1 cup grated sh ...
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Miso Lime Dressing for Grain Bowls Use this delicious dressing to top roasted vegetables or grain bowls. See The Ultimate Guide to Making a Healthy Grain Bowl and Easy Slow Cooker Pork Rice Bowls. Miso paste is highly popular in Japanese and Chinese diets as it provides flavor and the fi ...
Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan and Walnuts
2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets (or about 8 cups) 5 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tablespoons olive oil, avocado oil or canola oil ½ tsp salt Pepper to taste ¼ cup walnuts toasted and chopped, see note below or use the recipe for spicy walnuts 1/3 cup grated Par ...
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Pre-prepping ingredients before dinner helps ease the rush and stress of mealtime. I work from home, so when I had some time mid-afternoon, I washed and cut the veggies, gathered the rice pilaf ingredients, and prepared the salmon in its baking dish. An hour before dinner, I put the green beans in a pot with the ...
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Roasting vegetables at high heat caramelizes them and creates a sweet nutty flavor to the food, and generally turns the food to a brown color (they turn 'caramel'). The food is effectively covered in a caramelized sauce or dressing. 2 pounds (about 11 large carrots), peeled, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces ...
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Maria's Lemon Feta Couscous With Garbanzo Beans, Spinach And Peppers
All the ingredients for this dish can be purchased at Trader Joe's. This makes a great side dish or a vegetarian main dish. Either way, there are nutrition benefits from the addition of the garbanzo beans since grains (the whole wheat couscous) + beans = complete protein. Variations: I've made this ...
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