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Recipe for Tuscan Bean Stew
More beans and vegetables can be added to leftovers (if there are any) for a delicious never-ending soup.
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Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, High fiber, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, more -
Recipe for Classic Zuppa di Minestrone
This hearty classic includes legumes, greens, lots of vegetables, whole grains, and spices all in one bowl. Add a large salad, and you have a delightful, nutritious meal.
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Cholesterol-free, Good source of plant protein, High fiber, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Italian Mushroom Seasoned Polenta
The combination of polenta and mushrooms in particular is potent, boosting each other’s antioxidant health benefits.
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Appetizers and Sides, Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, more -
Recipe for Herb-scented Quinoa with Swiss Chard
This savory combination of flavors, highlighted by fresh herbs, raisins and almost sweet chard, is a great way to serve a healthy meal.
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Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Sweet, Tangy and Spicy Mango Salsa
So quick, so easy, so delicious. This is a classic marriage of sweet fruit, tangy lemon and spicy pepper that awakens every part of the tongue, and will be a great seasoning for chicken, fish, or...
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Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Stovetop Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce
It might be tempting to buy that perennial can of jellied cranberries—there might be one left over from Thanksgivings past in your cupboard right now—but there’s really no comparison between that and...
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Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Puerto Rican Pepper, Onion and Garlic Sofrito
There are certain food combinations that become the basis for an entire cuisine. The Cajun cooking of New Orleans depends on the trinity of celery, bell pepper and onion; the French live on a base of...
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Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, Low calorie, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for 8-minute Corn and Red Pepper Salsa
Once this corn salsa is in your repertoire, it will find its way into dips, salads and chili, the sweet corn balancing the savory pepper and onion combination and tempering the spicy jalapeño.
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Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Golden Quinoa-Spinach Salad
The green onion, fresh basil, dill, and lemon in this salad are a lovely complement to the spinach and quinoa.
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Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, Good source of plant protein, Low calorie, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, more -
Recipe for Quick Broccoli and Edamame Side Dish with Sweet and Savory Dressing
Every ingredient in this recipe shouts out its health benefits. The fact that it tastes good—and can be done in 11 minutes—is a bonus.
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Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, High fiber, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low cholesterol, more