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Fresh Pea Soup with Herbs

LAST UPDATED: April 22, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: April 22, 2020

Two Bowls of Fresh Pea Soup on a White Wooden Table with Spoons

This refreshing fresh pea soup is a delicious way to celebrate spring! Made with fresh peas, a touch of coconut milk, and zesty herbs, it's full of flavor and perfect with a crusty piece of bread. Last fall I shared a recipe for split pea ...

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Filed Under: Soups Tagged With: coconut milk, mint, peas, spring

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

LAST UPDATED: May 22, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: May 6, 2018

Overhead View of a Bowl of Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Sprigs of Parsley on the Side in Portrait Orientation

With fresh herbs, crisp summer veggies and a tangy lemon garlic dressing, this Mediterranean quinoa salad is sure to be a hit at your next summer cookout! I couldn't let a holiday weekend show up without sharing some summery salad ...

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Filed Under: Salads, Sides Tagged With: cucumber, gluten free, mediterranean, mint, olives, quinoa, tomatoes

Herbed Split Pea & Basmati Rice Soup with Caramelized Onions

LAST UPDATED: June 25, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: September 22, 2017

Herbed Split Pea & Basmati Rice Soup with Caramelized Onions in a Bowl with Water Glass in the Background

Hearty split peas and fragrant basmati rice are simmered up with fresh herbs and caramelized onions to create this cozy and flavorful Persian-inspired split pea soup. I know, the title for this one is a mouthful. I never know what to call ...

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Filed Under: Soups Tagged With: basmati rice, caramelized onions, cilantro, mint, parseley, pomegranate molasses, scallions, split peas

Lemongrass Tofu Buddha Bowls with Peanut Sauce

LAST UPDATED: June 29, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: July 24, 2017

Tofu Buddha Bowl with Water Glass and Fresh Mint in the Background

Crispy pan-fried tofu is drenched in lemongrass sauce, caramelized and served over rice with veggies and rich peanut sauce to make these flavor-packed Buddha bowls. Sometimes I have a hard time coming up with recipe ideas during the summer, ...

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Filed Under: Entrees Tagged With: basil, lemongrass, mint, peanut butter, peanuts, tofu

Apricot Mint Couscous with Baked Harissa Tofu

LAST UPDATED: September 18, 2017 • FIRST PUBLISHED: February 20, 2015

Plate of Greens, Couscous, and Tofu with Water Glass and Jar of Harissa in the Background

Couscous was the first "exotic" vegetarian food I tried. It was considered pretty exotic back in my early veg days anyway. You might even have had to make a trip to Whole Foods for it. That was way before rural supermarket shelves became littered ...

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Filed Under: Entrees Tagged With: apricots, couscous, entrees, harissa, mint, scallions, tofu, vegan, vegetarian

Creamy Hemp Mojito Smoothie

LAST UPDATED: September 18, 2017 • FIRST PUBLISHED: September 13, 2014

Hemp Mojito Smoothie in a Jar Surrounded by Lime Slices and Mint Leaves

This mojito smoothie is packed with the zingy flavor combination of mint and lime, while rich and creamy thanks to smooth blended bananas and hemp seeds. Ahhh...here it is, the first day that feels like fall and I've got an icy-cool, ...

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Snacks Tagged With: drinks, hemp, lime, mint, mojito, smoothies

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