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A quick and simple way to enjoy lentils
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Eating more beans and lentils is a wonderful way to get more fiber and nutrients. A lentil salad ...
Eating more beans and lentils is a wonderful way to get more fiber and nutrients. A lentil salad is one of the easiest, fastest, and most delicious ways to enjoy lentils. Here's the recipe:
- Boil ...
A common challenge: Eating plant based on vacation... I've turned that into a fun opportunity rather than a challenge -
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I look forward to finding and trying plant based friendly eateries everywhere we travel. Our fami...
I look forward to finding and trying plant based friendly eateries everywhere we travel. Our family favorite in Chicago: Kale My Name! Our boys ask for it anytime we're headed to or through Chicago...
  • DietIDdietitian That's awesome! I agree it's fun -- one resource I find particularly helpful is HappyCow -- you can look up vegan, vegetarian, veg-friendly restaurants, and natural food stores by area at...
  • Shey La aplicación happy cow es buenísima yo también la he usado incluso cuando estaba de visita en P.R.
No time to cook dinner tonight! Here's what I made in 5 minutes flat.
3yr
A power bowl! I quickly sliced and sauteed half a green pepper, half a red pepper, and a half a r...
A power bowl! I quickly sliced and sauteed half a green pepper, half a red pepper, and a half a red onion while filling the bowl with leftover quinoa, cherry tomatoes, leafy greens, and a blob of h...
  • reneeeats Love this! We do this often. I keep steamed lentils from TJ’s on hand for this reason
  • DianaO love this! We sometimes do stacks of grilled red pepper, mushrooms, and tomato with hummus in between each layer -- all over a bed of greens - delicious and SO easy!
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Demystifying Hummus
3yr
These are the only 4 ingredients you need to make fresh hummus. A blender, food processor, or imm...
These are the only 4 ingredients you need to make fresh hummus. A blender, food processor, or immersion blender takes care of the rest! Most people also add salt to taste and a bit of olive oil for...
Homemade Mango Salsa for Taco Night!
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I've been enjoying making homemade mango salsa for taco night at our house. Just a few ingredient...
I've been enjoying making homemade mango salsa for taco night at our house. Just a few ingredients - fresh mango, fresh cilantro, chopped red onion (but it prechopped when in a pinch for time), lim...
  • DietIDdietitian Great idea, that looks amazing! I will definitely try it. So many ways to use it! Plus mangoes are so affordable right now. My supermarket is selling them for 49 cents each this week!
  • reneeeats 49 cents?! Holy cow. K I am stocking up on mangos. We would eat them daily if they were in the house. We also get raw mango and pickle them with red chili.
I conquered the The Distraction-free Meal a Day Challenge - 7 days!
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If you can swing it, a food processor makes all the difference!
3yr
I am part of a family of 5 - 3 teen/pre-teen sons - it means we need large quantities for meals t...
I am part of a family of 5 - 3 teen/pre-teen sons - it means we need large quantities for meals to feed everyone. We try to eat plant-based as much as possible - so as the boys got older, I investe...
  • reneeeats Really thinking about investing this now that my son has discovered his love for “bean” macaroni and cheese. These bean-based sauces require a better blender/processor than what I have.
  • DianaO Reneeeats, you should do it! well worth the investment!
Ethiopian Family Dinner Out: We had the kids at "there are no utensils!"
3yr
Fun Saturday night outing on a snowy weekend -- kids had such fun trying and learning how to eat ...
Fun Saturday night outing on a snowy weekend -- kids had such fun trying and learning how to eat by scooping the stew-based food with injera (sourdough flatbread) rather than utensils. Bonus was th...
I conquered the The Add Dairy Challenge - 7 days!
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SOS - I thought keeping basil in a cup of water would prevent it from wilting. Any other ideas?
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reneeeats's post
  • DietIDdietitian Try placing fresh rinsed leaves between sheets of damp paper towels or tucked between the fold of a large damp tea towel. Store in the refrigerator. The jar trick might work better if you cover it...
  • reneeeats Will try this next time. Thank you!
  • Mirsansone I’m always trying to find ways to keep my herbs fresh.
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