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Wednesday
Sep072011

Stir-Fried Vegetables with Chickpeas and Peanuts, Summer Edition

by AuthorLinda Watson DateSep 7, 2011 | | CommentPost a Comment | Print ArticlePrint Article | | Pin It!

Eat the rainbow with this super-healthy, super-fast dinner. The summer version uses summer squash and peppers of all colors, plus cabbage, onions, and garlic. Add chickpeas and peanuts for satisfying protein and crunch, then serve over brown rice, quinoa, or noodles. Use a thrifty trick to get peanut oil without investing in a whole bottle of it, too (see tips below).

vegetarian vegetable stir fry with chickpeas and peanuts

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Wednesday
Aug242011

Light Sweet-Potato Salad

by AuthorLinda Watson DateAug 24, 2011 | | Comment1 Comment | Print ArticlePrint Article | | Pin It!

Lighter than traditional potato salad, this recipe is healthier and more colorful too. With no mayonnaise to weigh it down, it's also safe to pack for lunch. Serve as is or on top of shredded lettuce.

light sweet potato salad with vinegar dressing

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Wednesday
Jul202011

Heat-Wave Gazpacho

by AuthorLinda Watson DateJul 20, 2011 | | Comment3 Comments | Print ArticlePrint Article | | Pin It!

When the sun pounds down on your roof and just walking outside makes you dizzy with heat, whirl up a batch of Heat-Wave Gazpacho. This cold soup is a meal in a bowl, with a refreshing vinegar zing. Serve it as a first course for dinner, pack it in a thermos for lunch, dip into it as an afternoon snack—even have it for breakfast!

gazpacho, a cold vegetarian soup with tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, and whole-wheat bread

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