Serve this sweet and savory stir-fry from PCRM.org over a bed of brown rice or quinoa for a wholesome lunch or dinner! Ingredients, Serves 4 1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth 1/2 cup all-fruit apricot preserves 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 cup onion, sliced into half-moons 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups button [...]

Veronica Grace, LowFatVeganChef.com,  is passionate about teaching people how to make delicious oil-free vegan recipes from scratch. “Whenever I make these stuffed peppers my dinner guests rave about them! It’s such a great way to use up leftover brown rice and it makes such a beautiful addition to any meal. You can also freeze these by slicing the peppers in [...]

Have your pizza, and eat it too! This quick and easy way to make pizza is also healthy. Just keep some pita bread, sauce, and veggie toppings around and have pizza for lunch, dinner, a snack, or even breakfast! Ingredients, Serves 1 1 pita bread Whole Foods 365 Brand Fat Free Organic Pasta Sauce OR caramelized onions Sprinkling of dried [...]

This recipe from http://herbivoracious.com/ provides easy, weeknight-accessible goodness. Serve this with Coconut Rice and a salad with a nice lime-based dressing and you are eating well tonight. The idea here is maximum flavor, provided by substantial quantities of lemongrass, ginger and garlic. Ingredients, Serves 4 1 lb. extra-firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 1/2″ cubes 1 lb. green beans, [...]

Whole-wheat pita bread makes a perfect crust for a lighter pizza. Choose any seasonal toppings you like. Recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D., from Healthy Eating for Life for Children by Amy Lanou, Ph.D. Ingredients, Makes 6 pizzas 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce 1 6-ounce can tomato paste 1 teaspoon garlic granules or powder 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon [...]

This savory recipe is from Forks Over Knives – The Cookbook. Made with Couscous, this dish would be more of a traditional North African dish, but brown rice makes it gluten-free and basmati rice makes it even more delicious. Ingredients, serves 4 3 cups Vegetable Stock 1-1/2 cups brown basmati rice 1 large cinnamon stick 2 whole cloves 2 cardamom [...]

Asparagus and peas, with the lightness of lemons and parsley, create a beautiful dish, perfect for lunch and dinner from 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart and Jason Wyrick who is the executive chef and publisher of the magazine The Vegan Culinary Experience. Ingredients, Serves 2 6-8 stalks asparagus 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1 lemon, about 2 tablespoons Pinch of coarse [...]

This is an easy, warm stew full of flavor from ForksOverKnives.com perfect for cold winter nights. This recipe keeps well, so it’s great to pack for healthy lunches or to enjoy as left-overs on those nights when you just don’t have time to cook dinner. Serve it over brown rice and it will seem like a new dish entirely! Ingredients, Serves [...]

This delicious and satifying recipe is so simple to prepare and will leave you with plenty of leftovers if you’re only serving two. This dish is deceptively healthy and low calorie, too. Ingredients, Makes 6 large servings or 12 small 1-1/2 lbs. zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices garlic powder oregano 2 jars Fat Free 365 Organic Pasta Sauce  [...]

This recipe from PCRM.org is a wonderfully warm and filling dish to serve during the winter months. For some added heat, try adding diced jalapeno peppers after you’ve added the onion. Serve this dish over brown rice, spaghetti squash, couscous or quinoa for added fiber and a heartier meal. Ingredients, makes 3 servings 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 teaspoon [...]