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Understanding Complete Plant Proteins
Learn how to get complete proteins from plant sources.
What's Cooking: Brown Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash & Mushroom Barley Soup
Try Chef Keith Snow's vegetarian take on hearty barley soup, and an elegant brown rice stuffed acorn squash.
Falling in Love with Vegetables
Carefully grown and lovingly prepared, vegetables can be the most satisfying food imaginable.
Vegetarian Diet vs. Drugs
If you have high cholesterol but don’t want to — or can’t take — drugs to lower it, you may have a promising option.
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Vegetarians: Get your protein
Forgoing meat means you have to be a little more mindful of protein sources in foods. Thankfully, there are many tasty, nutritious options for vegetarians and even vegans. Today, challenge yourself to eat a diet rich in protein, including: whole grains, eggs, beans, nuts, nut butters, peas, and soy.
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Eat the rainbow
The colors of foods found on your plate may have an effect on your health. Red, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables tend to be high in carotenoids, which are known to offer protection against certain cancers, heart disease, and eye problems. The deep hues of fruits like red grapes, oranges...
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Advocate for avocados
Oh, the blessed but elusive green orb—is it a fruit or a vegetable? (Answer: It’s botanically a fruit but often plays in cuisine like a veggie.) Full of “good” fats and nutrients, and packed with flavor, it’s a great substitute for butter, margarine, and other fats or oils. Today, challenge...
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Make a vegetarian version of your favorite meal
More omnivore than herbivore? No matter. There’s value in experimenting with different ways to satisfy the same cravings. If simple grilled or roasted meats are your fave, try barbecuing a piece of seitan, tofu, or a portabella mushroom. Soups, stews, and sauces can also be made veggie with ease...
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Reluctant veggie? Go “flexitarian”
If you love the flavor of meat but want to eat less of it for nutritional reasons, try going “flexitarian.” Simply put, flexitarians mainly eat a plant-based diet, however they occasionally eat fish, chicken, and meat dishes. Today, challenge yourself to eat like this for a day or plan on doing it...
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Stir up a veggie soup
High in nutrients and fiber, low in fat, sodium and calories, and rich in natural veggie flavor – what’s not to like about a homemade vegetable soup? Perfect for stocking in the freezer, veggie soup warms the belly and fills you up. Today, challenge yourself to find a good veggie soup recipe and...
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Go vegetarian for a day
Across the globe today, people everywhere are celebrating World Vegetarian Day. In fact, every year on October 1 Vegetarian Awareness Month kicks off. Today and every day for the next month, keep your eye out for special events at local food co-ops, libraries, health care centers, or colleges where...
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Host a vegetarian potluck
Potlucks are an excellent opportunity to experience new dishes while you spend time with friends. They’re also great for expanding your recipe collection. Some tips for a successful event:
• Have everyone bring printouts of their recipes, or upload them to a group website.
• Photograph the...
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Bean me up
It’s hard to beat the flavor of beans cooked from scratch. From cassoulet to refried beans to split pea soup, dried beans and legumes are a favorite the world over. If time is an issue, start your foray into bean cooking with lentils — most varieties cook in 30 minutes or less.
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Squash and Red Onion Salad with Blue Cheese...
This salad is equal parts sweet, salty and bitter. You can choose a more crumbly blue cheese and add it directly to the salad, but we like the crunchy toasts on the side.
Mizuna with Soft Scrambled Eggs
Soft scrambled eggs on top of Japanese-seasoned greens make a tasty lunch, easy dinner, or fresh take on breakfast.
Mushroom-Stuffed Delicata Squash
Vegetarians will be fighting off the carnivores over this delicious, hearty entrée.
Sautéed Broccolini with Roasted Garlic, Kashi®...
This vegetable and whole grain sauté gets great flavor from roasted garlic and great crunch from toasted walnuts.
Chai-Spiced Kashi® 7 Whole Grain Pilaf
Kashi® 7 Whole Grain Pilaf topped with sweet, spice-infused milk makes an exquisite breakfast cereal.
Pistachio-Currant Halvah Nuggets
These nuggets work as a breakfast-on-the-run or an afternoon pick-me-up snack.
Oat-Almond Linzer Cookies
Linzer cookies are crisp sandwich cookies with a shape cut out of the top cookie that reveals a bright red, shiny raspberry filling.
Ginger-Spice Cookies
Heart to Heart® cereal adds a subtle crunch to these sweet and spicy cookies.
Honey Date-Nut Cookies
Chewy, crunchy, and crispy all at once, these cookies feature a traditional date-nut combo that makes them fabulous for the holidays.
Mango Bread with Kashi® Nuggets
Kashi® 7 Whole Grain Nuggets cereal make extra-crunchy edges on this slightly sweet, tender tea bread.
Chilled Ginger & Lemon-Bergamot Stoned Fruit Soup...
Makes 4 servings.
Portobello Mushroom Tower with Mozzarella Cheese...
Makes 2 servings.
Vegetable Satay
Two of nature’s most nutritious vegetables get the satay treatment. Hot Madras curry has a bit of a kick; use regular curry powder if you want the flavor of curry but not the heat. Makes 12 skewers.
Sesame Maple Roasted Tofu
Creamy tofu and crispy snap peas come together to put healthy dinner on the table in a flash. Try this sweet-salty maple glaze on roasted vegetables like cauliflower, too. Makes 4 servings.
Wild Mushroom and Barley Risotto
In this pungent mushroom risotto, we substitute nutritious, fiber-rich barley for more traditional Arborio rice. The last-minute addition of nutty, peppery arugula makes a healthy dish even better.
Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Pasta
Organic sweet potato and red pepper pack an antioxidant punch in this vegetarian pasta enlivened by creamy goat cheese and fresh herbs. Makes 4 servings.
Creamy Cauliflower Puree
Experiment with adding your favorite fresh herbs to this healthful mashed potato alternative. Serve with roasted meats or poultry. Makes 4 servings.
Lentil and Almond Burgers
Rich in minerals and heart-healthy fiber, lentils easily absorb flavor, making them the perfect base for these succulent vegetarian burgers. Makes 5 servings.
Herbed Zucchini Soup
Garden-fresh zucchini speaks for itself in this simple recipe, one of the few soups that make the cut in summer. Serve it chilled to take the edge off a hot August night. Makes 4 servings.
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Fresh and easy, this recipe yields about 5 cups of a classic salsa that says “summer” in every spoonful. If you like spicy salsa, use the full amount of jalapeños and add more cayenne pepper.
Crunchy Pear and Celery Salad
White Cheddar and pecans lend a wholesome richness to this lighter take on the creamy Waldorf salad of yore. Choose Bartlett or Anjou pears for their crisp texture. Makes 6 servings.
Pear and Red Onion Gratin
Golden-brown Bosc pears hold their shape when cooked, making them ideal for baking. This savory side dish is a light alternative to traditional gratin potatoes. Makes 8 servings.
Baba Ghanoush
Ready for a change from the usual mayo-based party spreads? Look no further than this light version of the classic eggplant dip baba ghanoush. Serve as a side dish or as an appetizer with pita wedges.
Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Pure & simple sweet potatoes are a humble miracle of taste, texture & nutrition. Here, they’re roasted with maple syrup & just a little butter that couldn’t be easier to make. Makes 12 servings.
Southwestern Tofu Scramble
Cooking crumbled firm tofu in a skillet approximates the fluffy texture of scrambled eggs in this vegetable-studded, vegetarian take on a Mexican omelet. Enjoy it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Fresh Herb and Snap Pea Salad
Quickly cooked snap peas retain their distinctive crunch, becoming the star in this healthy alternative to traditional pea salad. Makes 4 servings.
Middle Eastern Chickpea Platter
This dish combines two Middle Eastern favorites — hummus and baba ganouj — in one easy recipe. Serve it family-style, letting diners take their own favorite combination of ingredients.
Mashed Roots with Buttermilk and Chives
Deliciously earthy root vegetables contribute flavor and fiber to this wholesome mash. Makes 8 servings.
Cool Fresh Corn Relish
Fresh corn lends its own, natural sweetness to this healthy and refreshing summertime treat — a welcome alternative to creamy coleslaw. Serve it as a light vegetable side dish.
Black Bean Tamales
Makes 4 servings. Cooking time: 30 minutes (active), 1½ hours (total)
Curry Spiced Cauliflower with Cucumber Cilantro...
Makes 4 servings, about 6 cups
Cooking time: 30 minutes (active), 45 minutes (total).
Spring Barley Salad
Makes 4 servings
Cooking time: ½ hour (active), 1 hour (total)
Butternut Squash, Sage and Blue Cheese Flatbread
Makes 4 servings. Cooking time: 1 hour (active), 2 hours (total)
Tofu Kale Soup with Kashi® Nugget Dumplings
Makes 10 servings. Uses Kashi® 7 Whole Grain Nuggets cereal.
Veggie Burgers with Heart
Makes 8 servings. Uses Kashi Heart to Heart cereal.
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