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Spicy Baked Chickpeas

This makes for a nutritious and delicious snack! Feel free to modify the spices to your specific taste preferences. This recipe makes about 6 servings, each at ~150 calories, 5g of protein and 5g of...

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Memorial Day Festive Potato Salad

This festive potato salad is a great side dish to offer if you’re planning to host or attend a Memorial Day party this year. This delicious recipe will WOW everyone with it’s classic flavor and...

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Guilt-Free Summer Cookouts

Summer is just around the corner, and we are all looking forward to outdoor picnics, barbecues and events with friends and family! Forecast says: Sun-factor- way high, Fun-factor-way high, and often...

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Lemon Quinoa Salad

Lemon Quinoa Salad 2016-04-13 21:13:27 Write a review Save Recipe Print Ingredients 1 cup dry quinoa 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 medium sweet onion, diced 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and...

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Summer Veggie Rolls with Spicy Peanut Lime Sauce

This recipe makes for a delicious vegan entrée or appetizer. If you’d like to add more protein, consider adding in diced tofu, ground meat, hemp seeds, or sliced grilled chicken. SUMMER VEGGIE ROLLS...

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Simple Crunchy Green Beans

 Growing up I hated green beans! They were typically overcooked and flavorless. I developed this recipe to keep the crunchy green bean texture in tact with a pop of flavor! Try this recipe for a simple...

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Black Bean Sweet Potato Salad

http://foxbaltimore.com/national-vegetarian-awarness-week This is one of my favorite recipes to make for any get together because it is ALWAYS a hit! It is also super satisfying and flavorful, so I...

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Cranberry Walnut Quinoa

This recipe makes for a perfect vegan/vegetarian lunch on a cool fall day. The flavor profile is warming and delicious! Cranberry Walnut Quinoa 2016-03-31 08:52:24 Write a review Save Recipe Print...

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Perfect Mung Bean Soup

Mung beans are PACKED with protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. They have an earthy, hearty flavor and will certainly keep you feeling full and energized. This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, high...

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Broccoli & Carrot Slaw

Broccoli, a cruciferous vegetable and part of the cabbage family, offers numerous health benefits and provides an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, B-vitamins, antioxidants and...

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Arugula Craisin Salad

This arugula craisin salad has a great balance of flavors and textures…peppery arugula mixed with sweet and tangy craisins, soft and milky goat cheese and crunchy, nutty pecans. I like to add baked or...

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Kale Chips

This makes for a great at-home movie night snack…don’t be fooled by the health benefits. Kale chips are salty, crunchy and delicious! Health Benefits Kale is very high in Vitamins A, C and K; high in...

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Roasted Veggie Pureed Soup

This “creamy” soup completely hits the spot on these cold winter nights. While a little bit of love is required, the ingredients are simple and the taste is delicious! I used bone broth in this...

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Carrot Beet Cakes

These beautiful brightly colored “cakes” are PACKED with vitamin A…great for your skin, eyes, and immune system. Since they don’t have any added sugar they are A-OK for paleo or Whole30 diets. I like...

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High Protein Mac N Cheese

Mac n cheese, a classic comfort food dish, is not only delicious, but can also be nutritious with a few little tweaks to the recipe! This recipe is packed with flavor without all of the fat and...

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Comfort Food Recipe Makeovers

Who doesn’t have a favorite comfort food? While these dishes are typically comforting due to their sugar/salt/fat addictive combinations, I’ve come up with some simple swaps to still enjoy your...

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Tangy Roasted Beets

These tangy roasted beets go perfectly on top of an arugula salad…just add some slivered almonds, crumbled goat cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette! Tangy Roasted Beets 2016-03-31 08:25:36 Serves 4...

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Rosemary Red Potatoes

This is my absolute favorite potato dish…it is a quick, flavorful recipe that can go with your morning eggs or with your steak dinner. The caramelized onions and garlic help to balance the starchiness...

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Vegetable Kugel

Just in time for Passover, you have to check out this recipe! Boy do I love kugel…but my gastrointestinal system doesn’t seem to love it so much, not to mention my waist-line. For those of you who...

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Gluten-Free Veggie Cake

Whenever I “overdo” the fresh veggies I buy at the grocery store or farmer’s market, I always try to come up with unique ways to use them before they inevitably rot away. I developed this dish as a...

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Colorful Crunchy Salad

There’s nothing better than a quick, healthy, tasty salad when the temperatures are starting rise! Salads don’t have to be boring iceberg lettuce, flavorless tomatoes, and low fat ranch dressing. Make...

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Simple Potato Salad

Today I hosted a few of my friends over for a brunch out on the deck. I decided to make potato salad, in honor of the holiday weekend. This simple potato salad is not only quick and easy, but also...

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Simple Quinoa Crackers

I help many clients who suffer from multiple food allergies, sensitivities and/or intolerances and follow very specific dietary restrictions. While there are plenty of healthy products on the shelves...

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Fall Kale Salad

When I think of fall I often think of hearty foods that help to warm the body from the inside out. Just because the weather is cooling down and the days are getting darker doesn’t mean we need to...

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Sweet Potato Casserole

This is the prime time of year to gather up delicious holiday recipes for all of those parties, potlucks, and get togethers. While it is super tempting to just pick up a festive bundt cake from the...

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Vegan Ginger Carrot Soup

  This vegan ginger carrot soup offers a light, yet satisfying appetizer to start any holiday meal. Cook up a large batch of this soup and serve it at your next holiday gathering to impress the crowd...

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Black Bean Guacamole

Guacamole is the perfect complement to pretty much anything…tortilla chips, tacos, raw veggies, etc. Let’s take guacamole and move it up a notch with this Black Bean Guacamole recipe!  By adding in...

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Grain-Free Cheesy Rosemary Crackers

This grain-free cheesy rosemary cracker recipe makes for the perfect flavorful snack if you’re following the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) or Gut & Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) Diets. The...

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Veggie Rice Casserole

Are you following the low FODMAP elimination diet and in search of some creative recipes? Well, look no further! This Veggie Rice Casserole makes for a great side dish that everyone can enjoy. It’s...

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Baked Eggplant Wedges

Are you ready to try out these delicious Baked Eggplant Wedges as the perfect low FODMAP side dish or appetizer? Well, you’re in luck! This recipe is easy to put together and will please any crowd. To...

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Colorful Coleslaw

I always remember seeing a big bowl of coleslaw on the table at almost every cookout. It pairs so well with most of the other heavier dishes. It’s typically crunchy, cooling, and light. However, I’m...

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Orange, Radish & Carrot Salad

This orange, radish and carrot salad is perfect for summertime! It’s refreshing, crunchy, and has just a hint of sweetness. Make it for a side dish, or top it with grilled shrimp or chicken for a...

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Sauteed Bok Choy

Bok choy, a member of the Chinese cabbage family, was not a staple-vegetable for me growing up. I probably never even heard of it until I became a more adventurous eater after college. However, you’ll...

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Beet, Apple, Gingery-Lime Salad

One word: yum. This beet, apple, gingery-lime salad is so refreshing and delicious you won’t even believe it’s healthy! Make up a batch and bring it to your next potluck or have it as a side to...

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Low FODMAP Simple Cornbread

Cornbread is the perfect comfort food. It’s soft on the inside, yet crunchy on the outside. It’s slightly sweet, yet also slightly salty. Let’s just say, I don’t know many people who don’t like...

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Cucumber Tomato Pine Nut Salad

This delicious cucumber tomato salad recipe is a take on an Israeli salad. It’s refreshing, crunchy and light. Add it as a side dish to a lean protein dish like baked salmon or chicken. To make the...

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Carrot, Chickpea Moroccan Salad

This vibrant, flavorful, Carrot, Chickpea Moroccan Salad is delish! Plan on getting addicted to this anything-but-boring salad recipe and add it to your weekly rotation. While the salad ingredients...

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Pizza Snack Balls

Pizza. Who doesn’t love it? If you’re anything like me, then even just the smell of pizza makes your mouth start watering! Pizza isn’t always the healthiest of food choices. So try out this healthy...

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Kale Parmesan Patty

In need of a super simple, healthy, St. Patrick’s Day recipe? Then try out these kale parmesan patties! All you do is toss all the ingredients into your food processor and then form the batter into...

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Roasted Sweet Potato White Bean Salad

In need of a healthy, delicious, and filling lunch recipe? You gotta try out this Roasted Sweet Potato White Bean Salad! It’s super easy to make. First, the sauce…just toss together oil, water, salt,...

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Zesty Roasted Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower is so in right now, which is why you may see it replacing many popular starches. Rice, pizza crust, mashed potatoes, and even gnocchi recipes all use cauliflower as the primary ingredient!...

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Gluten Free Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh is a vegetarian dish that typically contains bulgur (cracked wheat) along with fresh herbs, tomatoes, lemon and oil. It’s amazingly flavorful and light, and makes for an excellent side dish...

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Crispy Roasted Carrots

This bowl of crispy roasted carrots is so simple to toss together and makes the perfect side dish to any meal! You can also snack on these in place of chips or fries. They’re crunchy, starchy, and...

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Garbanzo Bean Flour Pancake

When you follow a gluten free or grain free diet, you can sometimes feel a bit deprived when it comes to that slice of bread with a meal. Whether it’s to slather in a dipping sauce or use as a vessel...

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