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Recipe for Maple Walnut Vanilla "Bean" Ice Cream
In this recipe, fruit supplies natural sweetness, beans provide a stealthy dose of fiber, and the creamy mixture still tastes delicious! What’s not to love?
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Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, Good source of plant protein, High fiber, Low sodium, more -
Recipe for Chocolate Date Cake
Both the cake and the spread freeze well, so this is an easy, make-ahead treat for entertaining.
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Cholesterol-free, High fiber, Peanut-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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 Golden Roast Fennel Mashed Potatoes
Certainly not the boring mash we’ve grown accustomed to, this side is easy enough to become a regular favorite, with abundant flavor to sit alongside a special roast or spicy dish.
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Appetizers and Sides, Diabetes-friendly, Gluten-free, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Fresh Lemon Basil and Tomato Bruschetta
The Italian table loves bruschetta, a Roman way of using leftover bread to bring the freshest tomatoes and local olive oil to a meal.
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Appetizers and Sides, Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Italian Minestrone Ragout
Italian “minestrone” is a vegetable soup that predates the Roman Empire and shares a root meaning with the Latin word for “to serve.” Each serving of this hearty, healthy ragout (ragout, another fine...
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Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, High fiber, Low fat / low saturated fat, Peanut-free, more -
Recipe for Italian Bean, Vegetable, and Pasta Stew
Pasta fagioli (pronounced “fah-ZHOO-lee) literally means “pasta and beans”, and is a traditional stew/ soup of Italy and Sicily. Traditionally made with short tube-like ditalini pasta, it is very...
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Cholesterol-free, Diabetes-friendly, High fiber, Low carbohydrate / low sugar, Low fat / low saturated fat, more -
Recipe for Cuban Frijole Stew
The pride of Cuban chefs everywhere, black bean stew has sustained generations with its rich flavors. Scratch cooks start with dried beans and a long (very long) simmer to tenderize the beans and...
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Cholesterol-free, Good source of protein, High fiber, Peanut-free, Soups and Stews, more -
Recipe for Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup
This makes an exceptionally versatile base for a variety of soups. Replace the broccoli with your favorite vegetables, beans, and whole-grain pasta.
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Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, High fiber, Peanut-free, Soups and Stews, more -
Recipe for Fragrant Basmati Rice with Lentils
The gluten-free combination of basmati and lentils in this recipe is enhanced by the subtle heat of chili and paprika and is an exotic addition to any meal.
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Appetizers and Sides, Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, Low fat / low saturated fat, Peanut-free, more