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Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Dip

By Sarah Severance on July 12, 2021 / Appetizer, Condiments and Sauces, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian / Leave a comment

With just four ingredients, this colorful and creamy Mediterranean-style dip is ready in minutes, and is perfect for a pot luck appetizer.

Crispy & Crunchy Greek Nachos

By Sarah Severance on July 12, 2021 / Main Course, Recipes, Snack, Vegetables, Vegetarian / 1 Comment

The next time you have a craving for nachos, give this lightened up version a try. Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip was the inspiration, and it’s a crunchy and fun way for kids to get their veggies in without even knowing it.

Jill’s Soon-To-Be-Famous Veggie Fritters

By Jill Yapo on April 6, 2021 / Appetizer, Main Course, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian / 1 Comment

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, everyone will flip for these golden fried goodies that are a tasty way to get your veggies in. We think they’ll be a new family favorite (plus it’s just fun to say fritters).

Jack’s Magical Bean Salad

By Sarah Severance on March 11, 2021 / Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian / 3 Comments

Everyone knows the magical powers of beans, right? (You might want to eat this one solo, is all we’re sayin’). This recipe is a colorful compliment to any meal, and single-handedly turns canned goods into canned greats.

Pad Thai That Will Steal Your Hearts….of Palm

By Sarah Severance on February 11, 2021 / Main Course, Recipes, Vegetables / Leave a comment

Welcome back into our lives, noodles…oh how we’ve missed you. This lightened up version of traditional Pad Thai is made with 100% veggie “pasta”, keeping our hearts and blood sugars happy.

Paradise Poke Bowl

By Sarah Severance on January 15, 2021 / Main Course, Recipes, Salad, Vegetables / 2 Comments

If you can’t fly to Hawaii just yet, bring paradise into your kitchen with this colorful blend of hearty veggies and tender poke. If you aren’t a poke person you can easily swap in your favorite protein, or leave it out for a vegetarian bowl.

Roasted Carrots with Chimichurri & Feta

By Jennifer Shun on November 14, 2019 / Condiments and Sauces, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian / Leave a comment

While the traditional Argentinian condiment chimichurri is typically served with grilled meat, this version is drizzled over sweet, roasted carrots and has a Southern California twist with cilantro and jalapeño.

Roasted Curry Cauliflower

By Jennifer Shun on November 14, 2019 / Gluten-Free, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian / Leave a comment

Infused with a powerful blend of curry spices, this dish is reminiscent of Indian cuisine, but the red wine vinegar makes it truly unique and surprisingly addicting. If you’d like leftovers, make a double batch!

Sweet and Salty Sautéed Kale

By Sarah Severance on March 14, 2019 / Recipes, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian / 2 Comments

Sauteed kale is a simple, nutritious and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with any type or protein (fish, chicken, steak, tempeh, tofu). The coconut aminos and sesame seed seasoning blend add a light and flavorful twist.

How to Get More Brightly Colored Food into Your Diet (and Not Just M&M’s!)

By Susan Thomas on March 13, 2019 / Diet & Nutrition, Vegetables / 6 Comments

The benefits of adding more vegetables to our diets are tremendous for good health, good glycemic control, and weight management. Non-starchy vegetables in particular provide fiber, a small amount of protein and plenty of cancer-fighting antioxidants. If you don’t naturally crave the green stuff, here are a few tips on how to sneak more into your diet.