If you’ve ever tried the classic Puerto Rican dish Mofongo, you likely know that it’s pure comfort food bliss. A mound of mashed plantain cooked in olive oil and seasonings, slathered with a flavorful sauce is just so good! In this traditional, hearty dish, I created a Caribbean style stew, packed with sofrito, vegetables, and …
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Want to learn how to make your food photography look more delicious, exciting, and professional? Sharon Palmer shares her top tips on everything you need to know on how to take your food photography to the next level. Color is your friend when it comes to food photography—this recipe for Pistachio Turmeric Rice Power Bowl …
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Don’t limit your risotto offerings to classical Arborio rice! Slow simmer lentils with a white wine broth and dried cranberries for a touch of natural sweetness. This savory, nutrient-packed dish for Lentil Risotto with Peas will become the star of your menu. Risotto, that classic Italian recipe featuring slow-simmered Arborio rice, is not just limited …
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Learn how to power up your diet with plant protein-rich pulses—beans, lentils, and dried peas—as part of a healthy, sustainable, plant-based diet with these expert tips. Looking for a good source of plant-based, nutrient-packed protein? Then you should definitely get to know pulses! What are pulses? Pulses (also called legumes) are mature, dried seeds from …
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I love the hearty, simple flavors of this plant-friendly, one-dish meal for Sweet Potato Black Bean Bake, which pays tribute to the amazing cuisine of Central America. Peppers, sweet potatoes (you can use any type you prefer, from orange to white to purple), black beans, onions, cilantro, and cumin are at the heart of this …
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Thanks to these savory, hearty, little veggie-balls, you can skip the “meat” in your next plant-based “meatball” meal! Rich with the umami flavor of mushrooms and lentils, these Mushroom Lentil Veggie Balls get a healthful boost by way of Fiber OneTM Original cereal. Just cook up the filling, chill to make the mixture easier to …
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Learn about the impact your diet choices can have on the environment in this Q&A with food sustainability expert Sharon Palmer, The Plant-Powered Dietitian. Does what you put on your plate every day really impact the environment? The answer is yes! In fact, your diet choices may be the most impactful thing you can do …
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This fragrant flavorful creamy chickpea curry dish is rich in the flavors of India, including turmeric, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. A light coconut milk sauce adds a velvety texture to this sauce, which is brimming with the nutrition power of chickpeas, a traditional pulse ingredient filled with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. …
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Get your healthy exercise goals on track with these 9 tips from the experts on how to feel motivated for fitness. It’s so easy to get inspired for healthy living goals, only to lose steam somewhere along the way. It’s just human nature. You get busy, stressed, tired, sick, or cold (rain and snow makes …
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Did you understand you can make your own plant-based, home-made pistachio butter on your own in minutes with simply 2 ingredients? Yes, that’s! As well as you’ll be stunned to see the beautiful green shades that will certainly await you when you’re done– not to mention the earthy, abundant, nutty taste of pistachios. Homemade pistachio …
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