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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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Roasted Squash with Apple Salsa

Sweet winter squash are topped with a crisp and tangy fall apple-jalapeño-lime salsa. Serve for a unique Thanksgiving side or a healthy vegan and GF main!

...For the squash: 2 (or more) acorn or delicata squash, seeds and guts removed, sliced 1/2″ thick Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Honey, for drizzling Sea salt and fresh black...

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Fall Hazelnut Panzanella

A delicious stuffing/panzanella hybrid, this healthy fall salad full of tangy sautéed mushrooms and crispy kale makes the perfect Thanksgiving side. Vegan.

...side Ingredients For the dressing: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar (or sherry vinegar) Splash of maple syrup 1 shallot, chopped Sea salt and fresh black pepper...

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Butternut Squash & Leek Risotto

Our favorite fall date-night dinner. This herb, squash, and leek-filled risotto is a great healthy option for the holidays. Gluten free, vegan option.

Butternut squash risotto / Love & Lemons

...as a main Ingredients For the squash: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup butternut squash cubes (about 1 cm) Sea salt and fresh black pepper 1/4 cup veggie broth...

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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.