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Dine-in but feel like you’re dining out with this homemade Indian Paratha bread made with whole-grain amaranth flour and rich potatoes. This thin yet dense bread is infused with aromatic Indian spices, resulting in heavenly and exquisite flavor. Pair the paratha with your favorite Indian dishes like Chana Masala or Bhindi Masala.

Dense, moist, and slightly sour (due to the fermentation process) describe this nutrient-rich bread made with whole grains (buckwheat and brown rice flour) as well as super seeds (flax, sunflower, and pumpkin). It’s gluten-free but it’s not just for those who follow a gluten-free diet. This bread is delicious for anyone and perfect for morning avocado toast, a satisfying tempeh sandwich, or as a vehicle for your favorite plant-based dip.

Both ginger and turmeric bring their own unique plant compounds for health and wellbeing — gingerol and curcumin, respectively. Gingerol, along with other compounds in ginger, has been shown to support immune function, lower blood pressure, and alleviate pain. Curcumin has been shown to boost blood flow, decrease inflammation, and fight certain types of cancer. Double this tasty dressing recipe to stay nourished all week long as you add it to salads, grain bowls, or steamed vegetables.

Raise your hand if you believe that pumpkin shouldn’t be limited to just one season (all hands raised here). Pumpkin and oats together create delicious goodness as well as a nutrient-powered breakfast that will keep your skin glowing (thanks to the beta carotene in pumpkin) and your gut feeling healthy (thanks to the fiber in oatmeal).

Who needs takeout when you can easily make Pineapple Rice at home? This meal is packed with flavor AND nutrition. Double the batch if you have a large family because this is one that the whole family will love!

This simple dish can help you optimize your plant-based nutrition (hello, Brussels beauties!) while tempting your taste buds and satisfying your belly. Lemon and thyme pair nicely together as one is bright and energizing (lemon) and one is earthy and grounding (thyme). They complement both each other and the Brussels Sprouts to create a delicious recipe for you to enjoy as a snack or a side to your main meal.

Fragrant spices, earthy herbs and nutrient-dense whole-food ingredients come together to create a dish that is bursting with flavor and powered with nutrition. Lentils bring plant-based protein and tons of fiber while spinach and tomatoes offer tons of healing phytonutrients. Pro tip: Make this dish the day before you want to enjoy it because the flavors get even more intense the next day!

You may have tried nutty granola, but what about seedy granola? Seeds are packed with protein, fiber, and fats that help to keep you satisfied and full, making this a sustainable snack that will hold you over until your next meal. Super Seedy Granola is also packed with zinc, magnesium, and iron, making this snack one to add to your recipe library.

Calling all crunchy snackers! Looking to swap snacking habits that aren’t serving you with snacking habits that give you energy, vitality and overall health? Then add this recipe to your “30-Minute Recipes” list. These easy-to-make kale chips are bursting with flavor and have all the crunch that a potato chip offers with none of the things that don’t serve your health and well-being.

Is it an indulgent brownie or is it a raw, whole food, nutrient-dense and naturally energizing plant-based snack? You might be asking yourself this as you bite into the square that’s about to give your body the nutrients it needs to thrive. Cacao provides a nice boost in physical and mental energy while peanut butter offers sustained energy from the protein and healthy peanut fats. Take this with you as a snack on-the-go!