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If you haven’t enjoyed a warm salad, this is the one to try! Bursting with flavor, nutrition, and texture, it gets extra stars for spanning the seasons. You can eat it year-round, whether you want a light, refreshing meal in the summertime or a soothing, comforting warm salad in the winter.

If you prefer a savory to start your day then this Mediterranean Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is perfect for an energized and focused morning. Stick with the vegetables and flavors here or switch them up based on what you have in the fridge. In any case you’ll be starting the day with protein- and fiber-rich quinoa, colorful and nutrient-dense vegetables, and whole food fat-containing avocado.

At first sight, the color of this dish might stand out to you most, but it’s the nutrition that will have a lasting impact on your health. Phytonutrients from the black beans, corn, and tomato; vitamin C from the red bell pepper; and, prebiotics from the onion and garlic will keep you nutritionally powered, healthy, and whole.

Love noodle bowls? We do, too! Shirataki noodles combined with shiitake mushrooms and bok choy in a flavorful broth might seem indulgent, but it’s far from it. The noodles provide fiber, bok choy offers calcium, and mushrooms give you the adaptogenic and immune-supporting nutrients your body needs year-round. This restaurant-worthy bowl is easy to make in the comfort of your own home. Cooler still is that you can add even more vegetables and herbs of your choice, as well as some plant-based protein!

Despite its name, there’s no alcohol in this Drunken Noodle recipe. We wouldn’t be surprised, however, if you get a healthy “buzz” off of all the whole food ingredients. With nutrient-dense rock stars like broccoli, red pepper, and organic tofu, don’t be surprised if your skin is a little rosy and radiant from their natural antioxidant activity.

Looking for a pasta-style dish without the heaviness of a pound of pasta? The equal amount of spaghetti squash will leave you feeling light yet still very satisfied! Fresh and bright sauces pair nicely with spaghetti squash, like this vegetable-broth-based garlic, tomato, and mushroom sauce. Adding a leafy green, such as organic spinach or kale, will complete the dish with colors and nutrients! We love this as a light dish for a warm summer evening or a warming dish for the crisp fall nights.

Trying to eat less meat? You’ll want to try these Lentil Quinoa Meatballs. They’re a bit different than traditional meatballs in that the flavor is slightly different, but also in that you won’t be getting saturated fat, hormones, antibiotics, or any other unwanted ingredients that come with red meat. Instead, you’ll receive tons of fiber, plant-based protein, lots of phytonutrients, and vitamins and minerals found in the quinoa and lentils. What’s fantastic about this recipe is that it’s so versatile. Make them as a party appetizer, stuff them into an organic whole grain wrap, dip them in your favorite plant-based sauce, or top them on spaghetti squash for “spaghetti and meatballs.” Tell us how you enjoy them and what fun things you pair with them in the comments below.

Creamy with a little tang and a bit of spice (only if you’d like) makes this cream perfect for topping on tacos, grain bowls, steamed veggies, and more!

This recipe highlights the versatility and nutrient qualities of quinoa. The tiny seed is high in protein, fiber, iron, and B vitamins and can be used in so many ways. For this dish, it’s the pasta and the meatballs. What other food do you know that can play two major roles in one single plate? And, while making your own tomato sauce might sound daunting, our Basic Red Tomato Sauce is actually quite simple! Pro tip: Double the sauce so you have extra for dipping your meatballs!

This Lentil Minestrone has all of the elements of a healthy soup — phytonutrient-filled vegetables, fiber-filled whole-grain pasta, healing herbs and spices, and protein-powered beans. Make it for dinner guests, portion it out for lunches throughout the week, or freeze it for later so you can enjoy it in the months to come!