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Vegan Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad

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Vegan Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad So now as I settle back into some modified version of the way that I have been eating for the last 29 days, I am excited to add back a few things! Like Quinoa! I made this Vegan Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad for Pia a few weeks back and she was head over heels for it. I thought it was the perfect thing to share on a Meatless Monday! Great for a lighter dinner or make the whole recipe and split it up for a couple take-to-work or school lunches. Hope you enjoy it! Vegan Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad Author:  Heather Christo Prep time:   15 mins Cook time:   30 mins Total time:   45 mins Serves:  4-6   Ingredients Quinoa: 2 ½ cups vegetable broth 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 cups white quinoa ¼ cup minced flat leaf parsley Roasted Vegetables: 2 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise 1 Sweet Potato, peeled and diced Red bell pepper, cored and diced Zucchini, cut into bit sized chunks 2 tablespoons o
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VEGAN GYROS

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VEGAN GYROS As promised, today I bring another Greek-inspired recipe that goes well with Tuesday’s tzatziki recipe. I never thought I would create a vegan version of this dish as gyros is quintessentially a meat-lover’s choice, but it turns out that the mighty jackfruit has made it totally possible   . In case you haven’t had the real thing, traditional gyros is a Greek dish made of pork or chicken meat, usually served wrapped in a soft and fluffy pita, with tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce and sometimes a few potato fries too. Well, I have followed exactly the same formula except for the meat component, of course. Aside for the animal welfare aspect of this choice, my version is also considerably lighter than the original and just as delicious. It’s ideal if you are trying to cut down on your saturated fat intake. It’s also very portable – great for taking along for a walk in the hills, which is exactly what is in our weekend plans. makes: 6 prep: 30
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Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken

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Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Chicken The best recipes are made from muscle memory. These are the recipes you’ve made time and time again, with so much repetition you really don’t even think about what you’re doing when you make it, you just do. These recipes aren’t really even recipes at all. They’re just the wonderful result of what happens when you take the basics and then add a twist here and a switcheroo there, all depending on what’s fresh and seasonal and hanging out in the fridge. This spinach salad is exactly one of those recipes and finds itself as my lucky lunch at least once a week. And if I love it that much I’m betting you will too. Isn’t that the perfect reason to share? I always have fresh spinach in the fridge, where it finds its way into everything from my  breakfast fritattas , to my lightened up  sweet green smoothies  and  spinach lasagna .  So it’s a natural base for this hearty salad, that works for lunch or dinner even. But if you h
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Chicken Ranch Wraps

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Healthy grilled chicken and ranch wraps are loaded with chicken, cheese and ranch. These tasty wraps come together in under 15 minutes and make a great lunch or snack! Ranch and chicken are a match made in heaven. Ever since I can remember, ranch was the only sauce I would dip my chicken in. What’s not to love about creamy zesty ranch. If you’re a huge fan of ranch dressing like I am, than you’re going to fall in love with these chicken and ranch wraps. They are extremely easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time for work or meal prep.  These grilled chicken and ranch wraps highlights the subtle flavors of the ranch dressing. Our favorite ranch dressing to use in these wraps is the NEW  Hidden Valley® Simply Ranch  because it’s made with no artificial preservatives, flavors or colors. It’s made with real ingredients like buttermilk, garlic, onion, herbs and spices, all with a creamy taste! You can find Hidden Valley® Simply Ranch in the dressing aisle at y
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