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Making smoothies is a wonderful way to increase your daily fruit consumption. This Dragon Fruit Smoothie is not only a tasty way to add fruit to your day, but an extra dose of veggies, too! Frozen, riced cauliflower is undetectable in flavor and gives the smoothie a creamy texture! Dragon fruit is a delicious, colorful […]
Soup generally comes to mind when the temperatures are cooling off, but this recipe’s light, in-season ingredients make it a perfect dish for summer. Whether it be extra garden bounty or just items in need of use, soup can be a great way to extend the life of fresh veggies when they are past their […]
Smokey Cabbage Steaks Serves 3-4 Ingredients: 1 head purple cabbage (feel free to use green!) 4 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp smokey spice blend 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400F Line 1-2 baking sheets with aluminum foil or parchment paper (1 baking […]
It's fun to say, but more fun to eat - ZOODLES! Try swapping out your standard spaghetti noodles for this non-starchy spiralized zucchini option.
Cookies without an oven? Now we’re talking! These tasty treats are made from kitchen staples like oats, chocolate chips, and bananas, as well as a few nutrient-rich add-ins like chia seeds, milled flax seeds, and cocoa powder. At first glance, a cookie rarely seems like a health food. But it’s what they are made […]
This recipe can act as a creative side for many Asian-inspired dishes. It’s sweet, tangy, and a great way to enhance the simple flavor of cucumber for a quick side dish. Cucumbers may help with hydration and are also a good source of antioxidants. The various types of antioxidants help protect your cells from damaging, […]
What’s better during the hot summer months than a creamy and dreamy glass of tropical goodness that is entirely Plate Method? We can’t think of much! This smoothie has you covered with light and refreshing veggies, sweet fruit, satisfying avocado, and a scoop of protein to boot. It puts those other standard smoothies to shame […]
Salads don’t have to be made with greens. They can be a great way to bring more veggie variety and plant-based protein into your diet! Black beans are a good source of protein and iron. Plant-based iron, also called non-heme iron, is not as easily absorbed by the body as meat-based, or heme-iron. However, vitamin […]
Cauliflower has been celebrated as a versatile ingredient alternative thanks to its mild flavor and tender texture. Used in place of rice, pizza crust, and oatmeal, this veggie can take on many roles within a dish. Despite its unassuming, white color, cauliflower has many health benefits for various systems throughout the body. It contains nutrients […]
This pretty salad can help you cool down and hydrate this summer with refreshing mint, watermelon, and cucumber! Despite their high water content, watermelon and cucumber are not without other nutritional benefits. Watermelon contains vitamin A, necessary for maintaining good vision and regulating cellular function. This fruit also contains the antioxidants lycopene and beta-carotene (which […]
