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A vegan caesar salad with a surprising ingredient

With creamy dressing, crisp lettuce, and buttery croutons, it’s no wonder so many people love the classic Caesar salad. We’ve replaced romaine with nutrient-dense kale and added plant protein and fiber by replacing croutons with crispy, spiced chickpeas in our version. The best part is that thanks to kale’s tough texture you can let this salad marinate in the fridge and enjoy over the course of the week!

Tahini chicken brings health benefits to the table

We often see yogurt-marinated meats such as chicken and fish on Mediterranean menus. We’ve found that marinating chicken in tahini results in melt-in-your-mouth chicken, bursting with flavor. We recommend prepping a big batch of this at the beginning of the week, and pairing it with salads at lunch, steamed veggies, or served hot with a favorite grain on the 21-Day Program.

Beat the heat with this butter lettuce salad

Nothing is less inspiring than a plain, boring salad for lunch. Between the crispy lettuce, zesty sauce, and crunchy capers, this butter lettuce salad is anything but boring. It’s sophisticated enough for your next dinner party but simple enough to throw together for a quick, nutritious lunch.

Roasted cauliflower salad for your summer menu

Cauliflower is one of the most versatile vegetables out there: it can be eaten raw, roasted, sautéed, baked, mashed, or even turned into “rice” or gluten-free pizza crust. Cauliflower can be anything, including an amazing lunch or dinner option, like this roasted cauliflower salad.

A chill summer soup for hot days

Soup doesn’t have to be only for cold months. Our take on pea soup includes refreshing mint and subtly sweet peas all blended into a detoxifying puree to keep you feeling light during warmer months. Plus, thanks to the help of your blender, you can whip up this summer soup in less than twenty minutes for a quick weekday meal that will provide loads of nutrients. You can eat this soup hot or chilled!

Vegan stuffed artichokes are our summer pick

Artichokes make a satisfying and nutritious appetizer or side dish. We’ve amped up the flavor by making these stuffed artichokes with olives, herbs, garlic, and lemon. Stuffed, then roasted, the result is a rich, melt-in-your-mouth dish that’s a real crowd-pleaser.

Chicken meatball soup for better immunity

This flavorful, protein-filled meatball soup is the perfect make-ahead immunity-boosting meal. It’s loaded with chicken meat, vegetables, and quinoa, so you’ll get balanced nutrition in one bowl. This is the type of nourishing, comforting meal that will keep you feeling healthy through the colder months.

Rosemary lamb for your holiday table

For many home-chefs, there may be certain cuts of meat that seem too intimidating to try outside of a restaurant. If lamb is one of those foods you never cook yourself, we have the perfect, fool-proof recipe for you to try at home. The result is a perfectly seasoned, juicy piece of rosemary lamb that the whole family will love.

This Brussels sprouts salad recipe is a winner

While refreshing salads may feel like a meal reserved for hotter months, we love serving them year-round, using seasonal produce. Shaved Brussels sprouts make an excellent base for a heartier salad (and pair perfectly with dates and hazelnuts). We’ve kept the dressing light and refreshing so this salad can work any time of year. We love it as a nutrient-dense lunch or as a light side with roasted chicken or lamb for dinner.

This vegan mac and cheese has all the flavor

Mac and cheese is one of those comfort foods we all grew up on. Whether it came from a box or your parents whipped it up from scratch, there’s no denying the pleasure that comes from a forkful of cheesy, fatty, salty goodness. But it turns out vegan mac and cheese packs tons of flavor too (and tons of veggies)!