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Today I have decided to keep the recipe of the week quick, easy and delicious.  Lately I have been addicted to asparagus, no seriously, addicted. Last shopping trip I even caught my husband giving me a sideways glance as I picked up two bunches of asparagus after already eating three bunches earlier in the week. Blame … Read more

This wonderful salad can be served at any time, but is guaranteed to impress your guests at your next party. INGREDIENTS • 1 large tomato, sliced • 1 large cucumber, sliced • 1 cup baby spinach • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar • 1 shallot, sliced • 1T olive oil • salt and pepper to taste … Read more

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Lately I have been craving veggie burgers and last week I finally incorporated them into my meal plan for the week. I had actually intended to make black bean burgers but I forgot to soak and cook my dried black beans so I swapped out the black beans for a can of brown lentils that … Read more

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Chickpea & Potato Tagine Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2″ rounds 4 Yukon gold potatoes, diced ¼ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1-25oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 ½ cup vegetable broth 4 Medjool dates, chopped ½ teaspoon salt ¼ … Read more

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Lemon-Herb Couscous Ingredients: 1 ¾ cup water 1 cup whole wheat couscous 2 teaspoons lemon zest 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ½ tablespoon olive oil Directions: Bring the water to a boil in the small sauce pot.  Stir in the couscous. Cover and turn off the heat. Let … Read more

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Serves 2 INGREDIENTS • 1 (8oz) package of tempeh,large dice • 8-10 button or cremini mushrooms • 8 Rosemary Stalks; remove all but the top leaves, reserve 1 Tbsp of leaves and finely chop • 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar • 2 Tbsp olive oil • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard … Read more

Crazy Over Lentils

February 8th, 2012 | Posted by Lindsay Ingalls in Recipes - (3 Comments)
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During the first trimester of my pregnancy I had an aversion to just about all of my favorite healthy foods. Once the icky feeling went away and I entered the second trimester I knew that I had to get back on track and nourish my body and my growing belly with high quality meals. This … Read more