This versatile falafel-flavored chickpea patty is loaded with flavor and is one of our all-time favorites. With a few slight changes in spices and sauces, the recipe easily adapts to Middle Eastern, Indian, or even Mexican cuisine. Add a few crunchy elements for texture, such as sunflower seeds or grated carrot, when the mood strikes....Read More

This versatile falafel-flavored chickpea patty is loaded with flavor and one of our all-time favorites. With a few slight changes in spices and sauces, the recipe easily adapts to Middle Eastern, to Indian and even Mexican cuisine! Add a few crunchy elements for texture, such as sunflower seeds or grated carrot, when the mood strikes....Read More

Canned chipotle peppers add a rich, smoky flavor to these black bean pocket sandwiches. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sour cream, or nonfat plain yogurt 2 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed 3/4 cup chopped red onion 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 clove garlic, finely chopped...Read More

Canned chipotle peppers add a rich, smoky flavor to these black bean pocket sandwiches. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sour cream or plain yogurt 2 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed 3/4 cup chopped red onion 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1...Read More

This slaw gets better if it has a chance to sit for a few hours before serving. INGREDIENTS: Salad 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded 1/2 lb jicama, shredded 1 large carrot, shredded 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 – 2 jalapeno peppers, minced and seeded 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped Dressing 1/4 cup fresh lime...Read More

A classic vegetarian lasagna filling — ricotta, spinach, and Parmesan cheese — is used to fill meaty, roasted portobello mushroom caps. Use the large portobello caps; if only find smaller ones are available, buy one or two extra and divide the filling among all the caps. Serve with a fresh green salad and a whole-wheat...Read More

A riff on the Egyptian classic Ful Medames, a highly seasoned fava bean mash, this version is made with easier-to-find edamame. Edamame (fresh green soybeans) has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol. They can be found shelled in the freezer section of well-stocked supermarkets. This stew is great served with couscous, bulgur, or warm whole-wheat...Read More

Nutrient-dense winter root vegetables feature in this Indian-inspired stew. Slow cooking extracts the flavors of the vegetables that combine with evocative far-east spices and the rich, buttery mixture of cashews and tahini to create an exotic dish. Serve with brown basmati rice, fragrant jasmine rice, couscous, millet, or quinoa. INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons mustard oil* or...Read More