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Arroz con Gandules

Arroz con Gandules

Happy Holidays to you and your family!! Here’s a delicious plant-based version of a popular Puerto Rican dish we like to enjoy during the holidays, Arroz con Gandules or Rice with Pigeon Peas. I shared a video on how to make it on INSTAGRAM . Arroz con Gandules is one of my favorite holiday dishes,…

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Puertorrican Sofrito

Puertorrican Sofrito

Sofrito is the secret ingredient in many Latin Caribbean dishes especially Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic. It’s an aromatic puree made of bell peppers, cilantro, garlic, and onion. Sofrito is the first thing to go into the pan or pot and can be sautéed to bring out its beautiful flavors. You can make Sofrito…

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Roasted Delicata Squash

Roasted Delicata Squash with Cilantro Chimichurri

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Lentil Curry Soup

Lentil Curry Soup

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Dairy-Free Calabaza Squash Soup

Dairy-Free Calabaza Squash Soup

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Quinoa Fried Rice

Quinoa “Fried Rice”

This delicious, hearty quinoa "fried rice" with veggies is ready in less than 30 minutes! So many flavors, and incredibly satisfying! Nutritional Tip: Quinoa, often described as a "superfood" or a "super grain," is packed with protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. It is also gluten-free and is recommended for people who are sensitive…

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white bean soup

White Bean Soup

A hearty bean soup does not always mean hours behind the stove. Combine canned beans with fresh veggies to cut down on cooking time! Here’s a simple White Bean Soup recipe that’s ready in under 30min. Nutritional Tip: Upgrade this dish by adding turmeric and black pepper. Why? Turmeric contains a powerful phytochemical called curcumin.…

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egg and dairy free banana bread

Dairy Free Banana Bread

Here’s a delicious and easy to make Banana Bread recipe that is also dairy free. I used carob chips instead of chocolate chips for this recipe but feel free to use which ever you prefer! Nutritional Tip: Carob is an excellent alternative to chocolate. It has fewer calories, fat, and sugar than chocolate, is naturally…

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Sweet Potato Smoothie Bowl

Sweet Potato Smoothie Bowl

Here's a Sweet Potato Smoothie Bowl that tastes like fall and has important nutrients like healthy fat, fiber and protein to help keep you satisfied and energized throughout the day! Nutrition Tip: Sweet potatoes come in a variety of sizes and colors — orange, white, and purple and are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants,…

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An Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie

Help Fight Inflammation and Boost The Immune System With This Superfood Smoothie PAPAYA: is a tropical fruit found in supermarkets across the country. For centuries, papaya has been used to cure burns, inflammation, and the pain that comes from inflammation. The digestive enzymes, papain, and chymopapain, provide papaya with anti-inflammatory properties. Papaya is also…

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