Middle Eastern Rice with Black Beans and Chickpeas

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I got this recipe from a friend who is from Bethlehem. The flavors are just delicious. The possibilities of add-ins are endless. Ground beef, lamb, or pork may be used instead of turkey. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup…

Mediterranean Quinoa Burgers

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Stop buying veggie burgers and make this easy and delicious recipe for Mediterranean Quinoa Burgers from scratch! Fresh, healthy, and great leftover too. 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa 1/4 cup chopped sundried tomatoes 2 cloves minced garlic 1,…

Mediterranean Kale and Cannellini Stew with Farro

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4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes 1 cup farro, rinsed, or kamut, spelt or wheat berries 1 cup coarsely chopped onion (1 large) 2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise 1 cup coarsely…

Cheesy Baked Penne with Eggplant

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One of my favorite dishes to make for my family is this baked pasta dish, with all its cheesy goodness and hidden bits of sweet eggplant. Picky eaters of all ages - and devout meat eaters, too - love this dish. Olive oil spray 1 cup fat-free…

Cabbage, Sausage and Noodles

Serves: 4-6 servings 12 oz kielbasa or sausage, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 cup salted butter 1 large onion, diced 1/2 head cabbage, chopped (approx. 6-7 cups) 1 clove garlic, minced 2/3 cup frozen peas 8 oz uncooked…

Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry

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Green curry paste is a blend of lemongrass, green chiles, and Thai ginger. It gives the dish just enough heat. 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 14 ounce can unsweetened coconut milk 1/4…

Baked Falafel Burgers

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Healthy, 7 Ingredient Falafel Burgers! Simple, flavorful, perfect with pita, greens or atop a salad! FALAFEL 1 bundle fresh parsley (~2 cups chopped) 3 large cloves garlic 1 large lemon (~2 1/2 Tbsp juice) scant 1/2 tsp sea salt + black…

2 Ingredient Pizza Dough

Serves 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes You’ll Need – 1 cup Greek yogurt (use Greek yogurt OR see Note #3 below – 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour OR see Note #1 below How To Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit…