Black-eyed peas are an underrated legume. While chickpeas and black beans tend to get all of the attention, these tasty beans also contain plenty of fiber, protein, vitamin A, and folate. And making this simple …
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It’s kind of hard to know what to do with plums, other than just bite into them whole. Unlike other fruits like apples, there aren’t millions of recipes that explain millions of ways to cook …
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Is it just us or are sweet potato fries more delicious than regular french fries? They’re always positioned as the “healthy” alternative at burger joints, but even if we weren’t considering nutrition, they have way …
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Like coleslaw and corn on the cob, macaroni salad is a summer party food staple. But like potato salad, it’s also generally filled with empty carbs and empty calories (ahem, mayo). This whole wheat pasta …
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Making homemade applesauce is a can’t-miss fall activity (especially if you’ve got kids to help). In the best scenario, you’d hit up an orchard first to pick your own, filling your bag with fresh apples …
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Jicama is a root vegetable that we absolutely love. Not only is it fun to say, it has a mild flavor that makes it versatile in the kitchen, and it has a really nice crunch, …
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Hearts of palm and artichokes are both kind of exotic as far as vegetables go, so if you make this salad for friends they’ll probably think you’re super fancy. Or, it’s a great dish for …
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Coleslaw can be kind of gross. When you buy it packaged it’s sometimes way too watery, all of those vegetables soaked for way too long in some kind of unrecognizable creamy concoction. Make it yourself …
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Cauliflower Mash is a surprisingly delicious, nutrient-dense alternative for mashed potatoes. It may even save you time, since while most of the process is pretty similar, there’s no potato peeling prep involved. You can easily …
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