Summer Squash and White Beans Saute

Summer Squash and White Beans Saute A quick, colorful, and nourishing summer meal Summer squash and zucchini are the unsung heroes of seasonal cooking—light, versatile, and packed with fiber and nutrients. This easy one-pan sauté combines fresh garden veggies with hearty white beans and tangy Parmesan for a flavorful, gut-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or light summer lunches. Whether your garden is overflowing or you’re shopping your local farmer’s market, this recipe is a great way to celebrate peak summer produce while nourishing your body from the inside out. Why You’ll Love This Recipe 🌱 Plant-forward & gut-friendly: Loaded with fiber-rich beans and squash to support…

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Smoothie Recipes

The simplest and most delicious way to add more plants to your diet is through easy smoothie recipes. Consuming plants add more fiber and antioxidants to your diet. Plants are the key to reduce disease and inflammation plus maintain a healthy pH for proper digestion. Protein Options If you need a clean, tasty plant-based protein powder that is also delicious, try PowerMeal which is what I use and recommend. This link will save you 20%. Smoothie Recipes Here are a few recipes I love: Cherry Pie Smoothie 1/2 cup frozen organic cherries 1/2 cup organic vanilla plant-based yogurt 1 cup water or coconut milk 1/3-1/2  frozen banana 1…

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Chickpea salad

Chickpea salad Ingredients: Chopped celery, carrots around 1/4 c each Red onion or scallions around 1/8 c or to taste. Chickpeas or china dal beans (cooked) about  2 cups Use veganaise to coat – about 1 Tablespoon Garlic Aioli Mustard from Trader Joes (or any mustard) 1 tsp Sweet relish 1 T Fresh dill 1 tsp Dash of cumin and coriander Preparation: Mash chickpeas with a fork.  Mix and Serve on lettuce, whole grain wrap or crackers. A great on-the-go idea is to place a scoop in romaine or Chinese cabbage leaves and roll/wrap them. This makes them very portable and no utensils required.

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