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Loaded Potato Skins

You'll love these loaded potato skins with black bean salad, sunflower sour cream, and crispy coconut bacon. Great for parties!

...lemon juice ½ teaspoon sea salt Black Bean & Corn filling 1 (14-ounce) can black beans (1½ cups), drained and rinsed ¾ cup frozen corn kernels ¼ cup diced red...

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Quick Pickled Cabbage

Learn how to make quick pickled cabbage with this easy recipe! Tangy, crunchy, and refreshing, it's delicious on sandwiches, tacos, and more.

...of sweet and tangy flavor to meals like these: Tacos and burritos – Try it on these black bean tacos, these cauliflower tacos, or in a breakfast burrito. Sandwiches –...

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Heirloom Tomato Sandwich

This delicious tomato sandwich is my veggie take on a classic BLT. A creamy white bean spread subs in for the bacon, giving this sandwich a tangy kick.

...as I was deciding whether or not to “bacon” some coconut, Jack had the idea to call this a Bean-LT. The B in this version is the Bean spread that...

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35+ Healthy Lunch Ideas

If you're looking for new healthy lunch ideas, you're in the right place. These easy lunch recipes are fun, filling, and good for you, too!

...form! Don’t forget the spicy mayo for serving. Burrito Bowl So much better than Chipotle! I love to pile on black beans, tofu sofritas, fajita veggies, and guacamole, but feel...

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40 Easy Weeknight Dinners

Refresh your weeknight rotation with these easy dinner recipes! They include pastas, tacos, soups, and more. The whole family will love them!

...Easy Weeknight Dinners I always have a stash of tortillas in my freezer and a can of black beans in my pantry. That way, I can make a Mexican-inspired dinner...

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Vegan Meatballs

The BEST vegan meatballs! Made with mushrooms, walnuts, and black beans, they're crisp on the outside, tender in the middle, and full of savory flavor.

...from getting too mushy! Black beans – For plant-based protein. Onion and garlic – For savory depth of flavor. Fennel seeds, cumin, smoked paprika, and ground sage – This mix...

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7 Layer Dip

Based on my mom's classic recipe, this 7 layer dip is a perfect party appetizer or game day snack. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping!

...layer dip recipe: Refried beans – Make homemade refried beans, or use canned ones! I like to make this recipe with refried pinto beans, but refried black beans would also...

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Bright Spring Salad

I'll be making this spring salad recipe all season long! Simple, bright, and delicious, it's the perfect way to showcase the season's best produce.

...easy dinner or brunch, with veggie burgers or portobello mushroom burgers for a spring cookout, or with slices of Margherita pizza for a fun homemade pizza night! It would also...

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Grilled Avocado with Veggie Ceviche

If you've never tried grilled avocado, break out the grill ASAP! Tart veggie ceviche over lightly charred, creamy avocado is a delicious grilling side.

...this grilled avocado recipe… Try grilling asparagus, corn on the cob, portobello burgers, or veggie burgers next! Then, check out this post for more vegetarian grilling ideas. Grilled Avocado with...

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Simple Green Salad

This green salad recipe is simple, but it's still packed with delicious textures and flavors. It's a perfect side dish - you can serve it with almost anything!

...fare like veggie burgers, black beans burgers, or BBQ jackfruit sandwiches. If you’re serving it for brunch, try pairing it with any of these savory recipes: Vegetable Frittata (5 ways!)...

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How to Use a Watermelon Radish

Whether roasted, pickled, or raw, watermelon radish will add color and crunch to almost any dish. Learn how to prepare it with this simple guide!

...oil, salt, and pepper, and roast them at 425°F for 10-20 minutes for a quick and easy side dish. Pile pickled watermelon radishes onto tacos or veggie burgers for a...

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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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