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Curry Lentil Soup

Packed with fiber and protein, this curry lentil soup is a delicious one-pot meal. Fresh ginger, coconut milk, and spices fill it with rich flavor.

...and red pepper flakes and sauté a few minutes more. Next, stir in the tomatoes, lentils, water, coconut milk, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Simmer until the lentils...

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Quesadilla Recipe

Quesadillas are a quick, easy, and delicious meal! I fill mine with cheese and veggies, but feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite fillings.

...what I like in mine: Black beans Diced red bell pepper Sliced scallions Corn kernels (fresh or frozen!) Sliced jalapeño peppers Other tasty options are pickled red onions, fresh spinach,...

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Healthy Caesar Dressing

This healthy Caesar dressing recipe has a Greek yogurt base. Creamy, tangy, and easy to make, it's SO much better than any store-bought salad dressing!

...black pepper – To give the dressing a peppery kick! Find the complete recipe with measurements below. How to Make Healthy Caesar Dressing This recipe is super simple to make!...

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Green Garbanzo & Leek Soup

Herbs & leeks make a bright, zippy chilled soup for hot summer days. This easy vegan soup is filled with protein from garbanzos and a lemon yogurt sauce.

...white bean and asparagus soup day. However, it’s been in the 90’s here, so I just couldn’t bring myself to making a hot & creamy rosemary-ey soup. A chilled, bright,...

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Beets & Chickpeas with Jalapeño Yogurt

Roasted beets and spiced chickpeas top arugula to make healthy fall or winter salad. Served with a tangy, spicy yogurt sauce. Gluten free & vegan option.

...salt and fresh black pepper Jalapeño yogurt sauce: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large garlic clove, minced...

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Roasted Cauliflower, Raisins & Capers

This roasted cauliflower dish has to be one of my favorite vegetarian sides. It's sweet, salty, bright & tangy. Serve it over quinoa to make a full meal!

...on a bed of quinoa, black rice, or mixed greens. Minimal effort is required – just a couple of minutes to chop the cauliflower, arrange the ingredients on a baking...

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Roasted Broccoli & Cranberry Salad

A delicious 30-minute salad for healthy weeknight dinners in fall or spring. Tossed with a bright Apple Cider and Honey Vinaigrette. Gluten free.

...or chopped into tiny cubes Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Sea salt and fresh black pepper A protein of your choice: chickpeas, tofu, etc. (optional) For the Apple Cider &...

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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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Photograph of Jeanine Donofrio and Jack Mathews in their kitchen

Hello, we're Jeanine and Jack.

We love to eat, travel, cook, and eat some more! We create & photograph vegetarian recipes from our home in Chicago, while our shiba pups eat the kale stems that fall on the kitchen floor.