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Roasted Yam, Onion & Mushroom Salad

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This easy to make hearty salad is full on flavor and full of satisfaction. 

Power Porridge

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A dynamite way to start your plant-based day. 

Vegetable Soup with Ravioli

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Elegant, plant-strong AND east to make. Voila! Dinner is served.

Lightly Curried Vegetable Wraps

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Chock full of plant-based goodness. Veggies never tasted so good :)

Veggie Stir Fry with Tofu

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This super, plant-based recipe is sure to please with pineapple and marinated tofu. Reminiscent of Chinese Sweet and Sour with a healthy twist

Kale Salad with Oranges

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Super easy superfood! Enjoy this #1 rated plant-based veggie in a flash.

Eggplant Szechwan Style

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Just the right amount of spice with red peppers to make it colorful.

Thai Curried Potatoes with Chard

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Super plant-powdered with swiss chard. Add little light coconut milk and you're on your way to Thai heaven.

Tofu Scramble

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Curry powder spices up this satisfying egg substitute.

Curried Chickpea Rice Salad

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Great on a hot night, this nutritious salad is easy to make. Add baked tofu if you want to up your protein.

Roasted Cold Cauliflower Soup

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Soothing, refreshing and full of good nutrition. Try this soup cold or hot. 

Chili Topped Potatoes with Corn Salsa

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Potatoes have awesome nutrition. This low-fat recipe is sure to please :)

Lentil Salad with Swiss Chard

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Lentils are a great source of protein. High in fiber and good for your heart, they also help stabilize your blood sugar. 

Veggie Tacos

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Super quick dinner or breakfast. Tacos with corn tortillas - the smart choice for zero fat. And, you won't miss the cheese.

Roasted Kobacha Squash

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Loaded with beta carotene and you can eat the peel, too. 

Pasta with Pesto (No Added Oil )

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I couldn't detect any taste difference, but this recipe has NO olive oil.

Sun-dried Tomato, Basil Hummus

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This flavor dynamo is sure to be one of your favorites!

Mushrooms with Burgundy Sauce

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Serve over soft polenta for an easy gourmet meal and a most delicious flavor. 

Kale Chips

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This crunchy treat has no added oil, but is super tasty.

Stuffed Peppers

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Red peppers - full of vitamin C. Stuffed with sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, rice and swiss chard. Mucho plant-powdered veggies here.

Curried Tempeh Wrap

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This quick curry-chutney flavored wrap is great for lunch or dinner. Serve with roasted cauliflower.

Zucchini, Banana Pancakes

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These pancakes were awesome and very little work. Use your ripe bananas and a little pancake mix.

Baby Lima Bean Hummus

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Who knew that baby lima beans were so good. Try it, I think you'll like it!

Tempeh in Lager Sauce

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Taste like it's been simmered for hours. Mushrooms and asparagus make it plantalicious.

Edamame Dip

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Let this easy dip take the place of unhealthy afternoon snacks! Loaded with protein and plant-based goodness.

Tofu Eggless Salad

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You won't believe how much this tastes like the real thing and it's so easy to make. 

Grilled Eggplant, Mushroom Sandwich

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Roasted vegetables can be so versatile. Use them in sandwiches, on salads, as a side. 

Arugula, Orange, Beet Salad

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We've had amazing oranges from our tree this year! This salad is refreshing and a great addition to your plant-powdered diet.

Roasted Potato Salad

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Low fat and still a healthy option for a plant-based diet! Yogurt adds a little zing and roasting the night before, saves you time. (contains dairy)

Gazpacho

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So quick to make in your Vitamixer, you have no excuse not to be pant-powdered!

Beet, Black Bean Veggie Burger

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I'm on a mission to find a great veggie burger. Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce add a kick and a great smoky flavor.

Veggie Juice

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Vegetable juicing is part of Dr. Fuhrman's anti-cancer solution (here) but he also recommends it on a daily basis. 

Carrot Pancakes

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What a yummy way to get vegetables into your breakfast. Not as sweet as carrot cake, but oh so delicious and moist. (contains eggs)

Sunshine Squash Salad

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This fresh, crunchy salad was prepared by Chef Matthew Purnell in a vegan cooking class.The dressing zings with flavor and the dish is mucho plant-powdered!

Warm Yam and Swiss Chard Salad

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What a dynamite combo of nutritious food! And an oil-free dressing to boot. You won't believe how good this is :)

Oat and Quinoa Hot Cereal

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Don't forget to include this very important meal in your day. This combo of oats and quinoa flakes will keep you full.

Cucumber Tomato Salad

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This delicious tangy, sweet and crunchy salad hits the spot when your looking for a plant-based easy meal.

Lentil Pea Soup

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This soup is awesome! Indulge by adding coconut milk at the very end, but it's great the way it is, too.

Black Bean Mushroom Burger

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When you're craving a beef burger, but know you shouldn't, try these surprisingly "beefy" alternatives. 

Low Fat Hummus

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When your craving a snack late in the afternoon, don't give in to high-fat badness. This hummus is is easy to make and hits the spot. 

Tomato Yam Soup

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Nutrient-rich soup in a jiffy with good for you yams and tomatoes.

Scrambled Egg Quesadilla with Veggies

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A great way to start the day. Broccoli sprouts for greenery, the addition of chopped peppers and green onion make it plant-based! (contains eggs)

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa

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Leave out the apple chicken sausage to make it vegan. A great coarse for Thanksgiving.

Swiss Chard Omelet

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You can never get too much of your leafy greens. This easy-to-make omelet uses swiss chard or kale. One of the best greens you can eat.(contains eggs)

Broccoli Cauliflower Veggie Divan

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A scrumptious blend of veggie goodness with a 
low fat "cream" sauce. You won't believe the flavor!


Easy Zucchini Cakes

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Just as delicious for breakfast as dinner. Easy to make, too. (contains eggs)

Quinoa, Black Bean Stuffed Poblanos

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Here's a vegetarian version of stuffed poblano chilies with quinoa, yams and black beans. Pineapple salsa adds a touch of sweetness to compliment the mild spice.

Roasted Potato & Green Bean Salad

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An oh-so-satisfying potato salad. Plant-based heaven and no glop :)

Roasted Cauliflower & Mushroom Salad

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A very quick and easy salad. 

Creamy Potato and Kale Soup

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You won't believe the cheesy, creamy flavor of this vegan soup  - yep, no cheese or milk :) One of my faves!

Quinoa Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

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Use your leftover quinoa in this satisfying, salad. A bit of kick and full of veggies. 

Moroccan Stew with Kale

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YUM - One of my favorite plant-based meals and so easy to make!

Creamy Curry Cauliflower Soup

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One of my favorite soups! It's warm and comforting while providing a great burst of plant-based nutrition with coconut milk for creaminess. Yum!

Buckwheat Meatball Spaghetti

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A quick and easy recipe for buckwheat meatballs. Use them in a variety of dishes. 

Tomato, Carrot, Brussels Sprout Soup

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Be creative and use what's in your fridge. Brussels sprouts, beets, carrots and onions make this soup super plant-powdered.

No-Oil Roasted Potatoes

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Yes, it can be done. Add red peppers for variety and enjoy these crunchy delights!

Grilled Margherita Pizza

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A flavor burst for your taste buds and gluten-free if you like, as well. Use soy cheese to keep it vegan.

Baked Tofu

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These bites are so satisfying and are a great addition to any plant-based dish to up the protein.

Quinoa Salad with Spinach

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High in protein and packed with veggies, this salad will satisfy your hungriest eaters.

Asian Noodle Salad

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Substitute rice noodles for wheat if you want to stay gluten-free, but either way, this recipe is a flavor burst in your mouth!

Baked Corn Casserole with Spinach

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No eggs and no cheese! Top with salsa or enchilada sauce for a Mexican flare and get plenty of protein from the added tofu. 

Potato, Tomato, Kale Gratin

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A very satisfying mix of plant-powdered foods. 

Falafel Burger

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When you're craving a burger, this veggie version does the trick! Serve with Kale Chips.

Reuben Sandwich

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Brimming with healthy sauerkraut this sandwich is sure to please. 

Sweet Potato Veggie Lasagna

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It's worth the effort. You won't even miss the cheese!

Roasted Cauliflower

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Spiked with lemon and a hint of curry, this dish will surely delight your most picky eaters.

Groovy Green Smoothie

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Good for your heart and yummy, too.

Quinoa Salad with Mango Chutney

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This nutritious, delightfully easy to cook grain (which is actually a seed and therefore gluten-free) is a powerhouse of nutrition.

Cardamom Baked Pears

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Oh so yummy and full of soluble fiber. 

Avocado Papaya Gazpacho

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This cold soup is brimming with vegetable and fruit goodness and is a great snack, any time of the day. 

Veggie Sandwich

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Here's my version with the unique twist of using raisin bread. It's a great way to use your homemade hummus, too.

Cold Cucumber Soup

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It's so satisfying, delicious and easy to make. (contains dairy)

Onion Frittata

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This is a warm and cozy meal. Easy to prepare and a delight to eat. Lots of onions that become oh so sweet. (contains eggs)

Vegetarian Chili

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Chili is one of the easiest recipes to make yourself. I always have canned tomatoes and beans in the house. 

Low fat Broccoli Salad

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One of my favorite salads. Broccoli is #12 on the top 30 super foods lilst.

Tofu "Crab" Cakes

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What a delicious surprise these were. Filled with veggies and elegant enough to serve to guests (contains eggs)

Kale and Brussel Sprouts Salad

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What a dynamic duo - or I should say trio - kale, brussel sprouts and yams! Try the salad cold but, you can also serve it warm. 

Quinoa Pilaf

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You may know that quinoa is the grain with the most protein. The mushroom and sun dried tomatoes give it a hearty flavor. 

Roasted Onions

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Onions are so wonderful when they've been roasted to sweet perfection. And, good for you, too. 

Berry Green Smoothie

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Start the day with this delish green smoothie. What an easy way to get your greens in no time flat.

Hearty Vegetable Soup

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Combine soup with a salad every day and you rock in the "plant-based" arena. 

Glazed Radishes

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You wouldn't guess that radishes are good cooked, but sure enough, they are! They have a potato-like quality.

Three-Day Juice Cleanse

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Jump-start your plant-based meals with a cleanse.

Okinawan Sweet Potatoes

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Add these to your super foods list. Low on the glycemic index and full of super antioxidant nutrition. Substitute orange yams in a pinch. 


Veggie Omelet

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Prepare foods that are colorful and your on the way to eating a plant-based meal. The surprise in this omelet is lettuce. Get your greens any way you can! (contains eggs)

Mushroom Quinoa Soup

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This twist on mushroom soup has protein-rich quinoa and a touch of green from a zucchini. 

Sweet Potato Casserole

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You don't have to feel guilty about this one. Savory with just a touch of sweetness. 

Low Fat Cinnamon Nut Granola

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You won't believe how easy it is to make this granola. It's bursting with cinnamon and pistachio goodness. 

Pasta with Spinach Marinara Sauce

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Another awesome way to get your greens without much work. Use frozen spinach for this quick pasta. 

Orange Almond Salad

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Cranberries add a dash of color and up the nutrition.

Glowing Green Smoothie

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Not grassy tasting AT ALL. A tasty combo of fruits and greens.

Thai Coconut Curry Tofu

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Brusting with flavor and a low-fat source of protein.

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