Pumpkin Hummus

If you have an extra can of pumpkin puree kicking around in your pantry, this is a great way to amp up the fiber and vitamin A (not to mention the flavor!) of store-bought hummus. Pumpkin Hummus This delicious dip is great for any holiday celebration. Plus it doubles...

Summer Lentil Garden Bowl

  Summer Lentil Garden Bowl This bowl can be a great base for grilled chicken and fish, or it can remain vegetarian. Lentil salad:2 cups black lentils2 tablespoons parsley (chopped )1 clove garlic1 teaspoon olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegarSquash salad:1...

Lentil Minestrone Soup

  Lentil Minestrone Soup This soup starts with plenty of vegetables – carrots, celery, sweet potato, zucchini and tomatoes and hearty lentils simmered to make a rich and tasty meal for a hungry family. 1 Tablespoon olive or vegetable oil1 yellow onion...

Plant Protein – Just the Facts

October is Vegetarian Awareness Month! We’d like to celebrate by offering this research-based fact sheet about plant protein and its place in the diet… What is Plant Protein? Plant protein is exactly what it sounds like — protein that comes from a...

Salad Pizza

Salad Pizza This fun pizza is bursting with roasted and fresh veggies! 1 pizza crust (about 8 to 12 ounces, see notes below)1/2 cup tomato sauce1 cup mushrooms2 plum tomatoes (sliced)1 cup asparagus spears (sliced lengthwise)1/2 cup red onion (sliced)1 teaspoon dried...

Chef’s Salad for Meatless Monday

Chef’s Salad for Meatless Monday If you have hard-boiled eggs on hand, you can make this salad in less than 10 minutes. 1/2 cup pistachio nuts (roasted)1 Tablespoon red onion (minced)2 tomatoes (cored and cut into wedges)1 cup cauliflower (chopped)Olive oil...