This zesty crème from Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes is perfect as a guilt-free dessert. It can be served as a pudding or a topping on fruit, cake, or pie. Ingredients, Makes 1 cup (4 servings) 1 12.3-ounce package reduced-fat, extra-firm silken tofu, crumbled 1/3 cup Grade A (light) maple syrup or agave nectar 3 tablespoons fresh lemon [...]

This wholesome salad from PCRM.org is packed with fiber from its beans, grains, vegetables, and fruit. Serve it as either a side dish or a complete meal. Ingredients, Makes 6 servings 1 cup dry bulgur 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed, or 1 1/2 cups cooked beans 2 green [...]

Easy as 1-2-3, this creamy, sweet and cool snack or dessert from Whole Foods Market proves that added sugar and oil are not always necessary to satisfy your cravings. Keep some peeled bananas in your freezer so they’ll be ready when you are. Ingredients, Serves 2 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen 1 cup unsweetened soymilk 2 tablespoons smooth peanut [...]

Spring has arrived and asparagus is back in season! This recipe from PCRM.org and Amy Joy Lanou, Ph.D. features a unique way to enjoy asparagus with a sweet and tangy sauce. Ingredients, Makes 4 servings 1 cup frozen raspberries Juice of 1/2 orange, or one teaspoon frozen orange juice concentrate 1 pound fresh asparagus 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional) Preparation [...]

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 [...]

Ingredients, Serves 2 as a main dish or 4 as a side 1/2 cup cooked brown rice (short grain, long grain or basmati) 1 cup cooked black beans 2 zucchini, diced 6 scallions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano 2 tbsp Bragg’s apple cider vinegar Juice of 1 lime 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp freshly [...]

This creamy, tangy concoction is a healthy alternative to ice cream for dessert. Just blend and enjoy! Ingredients 2 ripe mangoes 2-3 ripe bananas 1-2 cups frozen black cherries Preparation Place mangoes in the bottom of your Vitamix or blender, then bananas and then frozen cherries on top. If you need to, add a little water. The less water, the [...]

The mild anise-like flavor of fennel is well balanced by the citrus in this hearty salad From Forks Over Knives – The Cookbook. Ingredients, Serves 4 1½ cups brown basmati rice 2 cups cooked chickpeas, or one 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and diced 1 orange, zested, peeled, and segmented (zest and segments reserved) ¼ cup [...]

This ice cream recipe from ChoosingRaw.com is shockingly delicious, given that no ice cream maker is involved and it’s also totally dairy free. The slight hint of ginger pairs beautifully with the blueberries, and the color is phenomenal. As you can see, I served mine with fresh blueberries. Ingredients, Serves 2 2 frozen bananas 1 heaping cup frozen blueberries 1/2 inch [...]

This refreshing recipe from ChoosingRaw.com will relax and rejuvenate you. Ingredients, Serves 2 2 cucumbers 1/4 lemon, skin cut off 1 pear 1 handful fresh mint 1 heaping cup spinach Preparation Run all ingredients through a juicer. Serve with fresh lemon or an extra sprig of mint for garnish! SOURCE: http://www.choosingraw.com/refreshing-green-juice-recipe-cucumber-mint-and-pear-juice/