Ingredients:
3 eggplants

1 1/2 cup chopped onion

1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese

1 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated

3/4 cup wheat germ

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon basil

3 large, fresh tomatoes, sliced

1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions:
Place parchment paper onto baking sheet.

Slice the eggplant into 1/3-inch circles. Place on baking sheet.

Put a few grains of salt ...

Ingredients:
1 12-ounce can tuna, packed in water, drained

30-ounce can cannellini white beans, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup small capers, drained and rinsed

6 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

3 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half

3 cups fresh arugula

6 fresh basil leaves
Directions:
In a large bowl, add the tuna and break it into b...

Ingredients:
1 large head of cauliflower, florets cut into 1-2 inch pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped

2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped

2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Combine cauliflower, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pe...

Ingredients:
2 cups cooked corn, fresh or frozen

1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup finely diced red onion

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
Combine the corn, avocado, tomatoes, and onion in a large glass bowl.

Mix together the rest of the ingredi...

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Ingredients:
6 pounds cucumbers (about 6 cucumbers), peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped

2 yellow bell peppers, stems and seeds removed, coarsely chopped

4 green onions, chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, minced

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped

1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped

3-4 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon bla...

Ingredients:
1 sugar pumpkin

1 can chickpeas (or use dried)

1 can white beans

2 cloves garlic

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup tahini
Directions:
Prepare to roast the sugar pumpkin by slicing off the top and removing seeds* and stringy flesh.

Cut pumpkin into quarters. Place flesh side down in a baking dish with 1 inch water on the bottom.

Roast at 425 d...

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil

1/4 cup red onion, diced

1/3 cup red and green bell pepper (each), seeded and diced

1/2 cup tomato, seeded and diced

1/4 cup frozen corn, defrosted

1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika

1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon allspice

1/8 teaspoon ground coriander

1/8 tea...

Ingredients:
2 medium red beets, tops trimmed

1 golden beet, top trimmed

1 candy-striped beet, top trimmed*

3 oranges

1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced

1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar

1/3 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon dried or fresh tarragon

3 cups spinach

3 cups arugula

2 cups baby lima beans (canned or frozen)

1/4 cup walnut...

Ingredients:
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour

3/4 cup unbleached or all-purpose flour

1/2 cup oat bran

1/2 cup pecans

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup molasses

1 cup boiling water

1 cup Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon canola oil

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Directions:
Coat a large skillet with 1 teaspoon canola oil and set over medium heat....

Ingredients:
1 cup red onion, chopped

1 cup carrots, chopped

1 cup parsnips, chopped

1 cup butternut squash, chopped

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup dry quinoa

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 garlic clove, minced
Directions:
Heat the oven to 400 F.

Toss all vegetables on a cookie sheet with 1 tabl...

Ingredients:
Dipping Sauce:

6-ounce plain unsweetened soy yogurt

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons lime juice

1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

1/2 tablespoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Salad:

1/3 cup lime juice

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons minced shallot

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoo...