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Golden Tofu and Spinach Stir-Fry

Stir-fried tofu with golden crisp edges, bright green wilted spinach and a good sprinkle of salty tamari soy sauce, this simple Asian-inspired stir-fry is loaded with protein pizzazz! Besides that, it all comes together in less than an hour!

Tofu with spinach and quinoa rice on white plate with fork

With crunchy sesame seeds, tofu, brown rice and quinoa, altogether this tofu and spinach stir-fry yields 19 grams of protein per serving. That’s a lot of vegan protein! This meal is so good, I’ll bet you can surprise your declared tofu haters and get them to declare anew–this is really delicious!

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Lentil Very Brown Rice (Instant Pot pressure cooker or stovetop cooking)

Lentil very brown rice ~~ there’s no better name for this combo of humble lentil and venerable grain. The lentils color the rice “very brown”, the tiny beans pump up the protein, vitamins and minerals, and brown rice gets a total rustic flavor upgrade.

Lentil Very Brown Rice

Very brown rice is is my absolute favorite 4-ingredient comfort food side dish. I eat it right out of the pot before it even gets near the dinner table. So addicting. Robbie doesn’t know about my sneakyspoonfuls. Don’t tell him, ok?

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Jicama Fruit Salad with Cilantro and Lime

Bright white crunchy jicama and tropical pineapple, orange and mango, this juicy jicama fruit salad with cilantro and lime dances with mouthwatering flavor!

Jicama Fruit Salad with Cilantro and Lime

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Skillet Roasted Curry Cashews

Salty, spicy and slightly sweet, skillet roasted curry cashews are a good-for-you crunchy addictive snack you can make in ten minutes AND, this is big–without turning on the oven! 

Skillet Roasted Curried Cashews

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All you do is stir the cashews in a skillet until golden and then zizzle in a mix of maple syrup, curry powder, black pepper, and tamari soy sauce!

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Mexican Black-eyed Pea Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Here comes luck, wealth, and health wrapped in a colorful Mexican black-eyed pea salad! Tender little beans with their black-eyed wink, with crunchy red pepper, cucumber, minced jalapeño chile, and cilantro–this festive salad is quick and easy to make.

Mexican Black-eyed Pea Salad in a glass bowl with serving spoons

¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is a tradition worth keeping. And since we’re celebrating in Baja Mexico, this year I’m making a politely-spiced black-eyed salad zesty with south of the border flavors.

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