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...

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 ta...

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...

Ingredients:
6 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

agave to taste
Directions:
Stir all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.

Optional: Place mixture in freezer for 30-45 minutes if you desire a frozen yogurt consistency.
Yield:
1 serving
Nutrition Tip
Besides being delicious, dark chocolate can also be healthy for you. It is a great source of flavonols, a type of antioxidant, that are helpful for overall ...

Ingredients:
15 ounces chickpeas (1 can)

1/2 cup natural peanut butter

1/3 cup light brown sugar

1 tablespoon water

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons mini white chocolate chips

1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F and spray an 8-inch x 8-inch pan with cooking spray or line with parchment.

Rinse chickpeas...

Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 to 1 1/4 pounds total), cut into 1-inch cubes

1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 2 inch squares

1 red onion, cut into 2 inch squares

1 zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices

1 yellow squash, cut into 1/2 inch slices

1/2 cup baby mushrooms, sliced in half

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt<...

Ingredients:
3 ounces firm tofu cubed

1 cup broccoli

1/2 cup onion

1/2 cup yellow pepper

1/2 cup carrots

1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil

1/3 cup cooked brown rice
Directions:
In a sauté pan, heat 3/4 tablespoon olive oil.

Add tofu. Heat until thoroughly cooked.

Remove tofu from the pan and set aside.

Add remaining oil to pan.

Add vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes.

Re-add the tofu to pan and heat for a remainin...

Ingredients:
1 6-ounce center cut salmon fillet, skinned

2 orange slices

2 lemon slices

2 lime slices

2 springs of fresh dill

1 tablespoon olive oil

pinch of salt

pinch of pepper

parchment paper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lay out a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet.

Lay a slice of orange, lemon and lime in a line on the parchment and place a piece of salmon on top. Sprinkle with salt ...