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Crab Cakes with Avocado-Wasabi Sauce

Healthy baked crab cakes made with Asian flavors: lime, ginger, and coconut. This 30-minute meal is served with a creamy vegan wasabi sauce. Dairy free.

...2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped Sea salt and fresh black pepper 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (optional) For the avocado-wasabi sauce: 1/4 cup silken tofu 1/2 avocado Juice of...

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Lemon-Walnut Quinoa & Chickpea Salad

A zesty, nutty lemon-walnut dressing brightens this hearty vegetarian salad. Filled with herbs & veggies, this salad makes a healthy weeknight dinner.

...1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Juice and zest of 1 lemon 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon honey, agave, or brown rice syrup Sea salt and fresh black pepper For...

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Grilled Summer Herb Garden Pizza

These grilled tomato, mozzarella & herb pizzas are perfect for beautiful summer weeknights (+weekends, too)! Enjoy a healthy dinner in less than 30 minutes.

...I grilled mine for 4-5 minutes per side. Using grill-safe tongs, you can slightly lift up a corner to look and see if black grill marks are starting to form....

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Chickpea Nicoise Salad

Tossed with an herby lemon dressing, this vegetarian take on the classic Nicoise salad makes a healthy weeknight meal for spring or summer. Gluten free.

...chopped dill Sea salt and fresh black pepper For the salad: 3 cups mixed baby salad greens 1 cup green beans, blanched and chopped 1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained...

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Leek Almond Chickpea Tart

Sautéed leeks and lemony, herb-filled creamy almond spread are layered over socca to create a unique, healthy spring or summer dinner. Vegan & gluten free.

...cup chickpea flour 1 cup water 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 garlic clove, minced Sea salt and fresh black pepper For the almond-herb spread: 1 cup almonds, blanched,...

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Orzo & Arugula Lemon Thyme Salad

This 30-minute salad filled with veggies, mozzarella & orzo and tossed with a bright lemon vinaigrette is perfect for a spring or summer weeknight dinner.

...fresh black pepper Pinch red pepper flakes Instructions Cook the orzo in boiling salted water for about 7-10 minutes, or until al dente. Make the lemon thyme vinaigrette: Whisk together...

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Grilled Peach Salad & Mint Pesto

This 30-minute salad makes a bright, sweet side on any summer table. Juicy peaches, creamy mozzarella & herbs will please vegetarians & meat eaters alike!

...olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 2 cups baby arugula Fresh mozzarella, sliced A few dollops pesto Toasted pine nuts, for sprinkling Sea salt and fresh black pepper For the...

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Grilled Bell Pepper & Chickpea Salad

A summer salad with red and yellow bell peppers, chickpeas, fresh oregano, and basil! A simple & healthy weeknight dinner for vegans and meat eaters, too.

...black pepper For the dressing: 1 garlic clove, minced 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Sea salt and fresh black pepper Instructions Slice...

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Roasted Shishito Peppers

Serve these spicy roasted shishito peppers as a fun & healthy appetizer for your next summer cookout! Peanut and miso dipping sauces up the fun & flavor.

...fresh black pepper Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional) Peanut dipping sauce: A few scoops peanut butter Splash soy sauce Splash rice vinegar Pinch sugar Squirt sriracha Instructions Preheat the...

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Couscous Stuffed Red Peppers

A fresh late-summer dinner. Red peppers are stuffed with a delicious mix of lemony kale, mint, pine nuts, and cilantro. Vegan, gluten free option.

...1/2 cup) 1/2 garlic clove, minced 1/2 lemon, zest and juice Splash agave Pinch paprika Mint, small handful chopped Cilantro, small handful chopped Sea salt and fresh black pepper For...

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I'm Jeanine Donofrio, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and recipe developer. I share fresh, delicious vegetarian recipes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and flavors.

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