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Asian Black Rice Salad with Chili-Spiced Roasted Cashews
This salad is sure to be a winner with guests at your next summer picnic. It’s bursting with color, flavor, and fun textures from the carrots, cabbage, and cashews. The carrots and cabbage have natural abilities to protect skin from the inside out with their high carotenoid content; black rice (also called purple rice) has been shown to have a higher anthocyanin count than blueberries; and, you’ll receive a nice dose of probiotics with the organic miso. Bottom line? Your guests’ bellies will be happy while you feel good knowing that you’re nourishing them well.
Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · July 21, 2021 · < 1 min read
Plant-Protein Powered Salad

This meal is a great example of how you can optimize plant-based nutrition in a salad. As you probably know, you can get lots of protein from nuts and seeds. Walnuts have 4 grams of protein per ounce and come with other essential nutrients like fiber, essential fatty acids, and phytonutrients. Tahini has almost 3 grams of protein per tablespoon plus calcium, copper and selenium. Amaranth is a pseudograin with more protein than any other grain at 9 grams per cooked cup. And, kale has boatloads of other nutrients like beta carotene, iron, and calcium. This salad is nourishing and satisfying!

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · July 21, 2021 · < 1 min read
“Cheesy” Spinach Lasagna

Finding a dish that the entire family will love can sometimes be a challenge, plant-based or not. This “Cheesy” Spinach Lasagna will most likely satisfy even the pickiest of eaters and may even knock the socks off of some. Feel good knowing that you’re feeding your family a meal filled with nutrient-packed ingredients for optimal health and well-being. Pro-tip: Make the tofu ricotta and cashew cheese ahead of time to save lots of time.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · July 16, 2021 · 3 min read
Buckwheat, Tofu and Broccoli Curry
Fun fact about buckwheat: It’s actually a cousin of rhubarb, so not technically a grain at all. But its nutrients, nutty flavor, and appearance have allowed it to be classified as a grain. Buckwheat bonus: It also has adequate amounts of all nine essential amino acids. Combine nutritious buckwheat with superfood broccoli, healing tofu, and lots of invigorating spices, and you have a pretty tasty meal that delivers on flavor, texture, and nutrition.
Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · July 7, 2021 · 2 min read
Rainbow Millet Roll with Miso Peanut Sauce
Making homemade sushi is a lot of fun and creating it with non-traditional ingredients is even more enjoyable! Organic whole grain millet replaces rice, Miso Peanut Sauce replaces soy sauce, and veggies replace fish. What stays is the nutrient-packed nori seaweed that lends its crunchy texture and signature flavor. Who knew that vegan sushi could be so delicious AND environmentally friendly!
Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · June 9, 2021 · 2 min read
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