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A sneaky way to add leafy greens to your plate is by blending them into all sorts of dishes from smoothies to soups to dips. You would never know that collard greens are part of what give this pesto its pretty color. Collards are packed with calcium, folate, fiber, and vitamin K. Using this spread on top of avocado toast, in sandwiches, and as a pasta sauce is nourishing and delicious!

Slow Cooker White Bean and Millet Chili puts a new spin on traditional chili, with white beans, naturally gluten-free millet, and a decided lack of tomato base. The combination of beans and millet means more substance for the chili and more plant-powered protein and fiber for you. This easy-to-prepare, one-pot, slow cooker meal is flavorful, satisfying and comforting!

Swap out chicken with jackfruit for a “pulled” meat type of chili that isn’t meat at all and is better for you and the planet. When jackfruit is harvested early, before it has a chance to ripen and become soft and sweet, it has a neutral flavor and satisfyingly chewy texture, making it a perfect substitute for meat. Get ready to add this to your plant-based recipe library because it’s going to go over really well with the whole family. And, if it’s just for you, hooray for leftovers! It’s even better the next day.

Replace dairy cheese, which is artery clogging, with plant cheese, which is cardioprotective. When you replace high saturated fat foods with foods that are lower in saturated fat and high in unsaturated fat plus fiber and phytonutrients, you help to increase blood flow and contribute to heart health, whether it’s a resting state or active state. Add this cheesy sauce to grain bowls, steamed veggies, or your favorite tofu scramble.

Fragrant and healing spices can help to diversify any dish because of the unique flavor that each individual spice offers. Smoked paprika infuses a smoky (but not spicy) essence to this version of bean chili. In just one hearty serving you’ll get a variety of vegetables — onions, green bell pepper, celery, and carrots — as well as a variety of legumes — kidney beans, chickpeas, and lentils. The colorful array of plants makes it not only delicious, but beautiful and nutritious, too!

Smoothies are one of the easiest and tastiest ways to add as many diverse ingredients to one meal as possible. This one is even more special because it includes the perfect prescription for a healthy gut: prebiotic fiber (banana), probiotic bacteria (yogurt), colorful phytonutrients (pineapple and kale), and even more fiber from the chia seeds! Start your morning with this refreshing smoothie to kickstart your day (and gut!).

One ritual we often recommend at Food Revolution Network is keeping cooked whole grains on hand so they’re ready to use throughout the week. Having organic farro ready to go makes this dish easy to prepare. The result is a delicious, nutritious and flavorful dish that’s great for family dinner night, a festive gathering, or a dinner party for one so you have yummy leftovers all week long.

If you enjoy a savory breakfast, this one's for you! It’s also for you if you like recipes that are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, because this bowl is delicious any time of day. It calls for millet, but feel free to experiment with any organic whole grain you like. It’s also packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients thanks to the variety of colorful vegetables. Honestly, it’s almost too pretty to eat! Pro-tip: Make it the night before so the dressing has time to marinate the grains and veggies, creating even more delicious flavors (it’s great hot or cold!).

Nuts (and seeds!) contain fiber, plant protein, healthy fats, and lots of vitamins and minerals — all essential nutrients for optimal health. Because of their blend of carbohydrate, protein, and fat, nut and seed butters make the perfect sustainable snack. Plus, making your own nut or seed butter is fun and delicious! Start with this Cashew Walnut Butter. Bonus that it only takes 5 minutes to make!

This simple to prepare (but looks like it took hours) meal includes all of the essential ingredients — whole grains, beans, veggies, and spices. Add some avocado and you also have fruit! That’s what we call a complete (and delicious) meal that is sure to support your health and satisfy your tastebuds.