Kabocha Bean Dip

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Kabocha squash, which resembles a small green pumpkin, is known for its sweet flavor, even sweeter than butternut squash. It provides the foundation for this earthy vegetable dip that also doubles as a sandwich spread. Kabochas are at their peak in fall, but they can usually be found year-round in grocery stores. Ingredients 1 kabocha [...]

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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While most hummus recipes call for olive oil and tahini (sesame seed paste), both of which are high in fat and calories, this recipe does not, making it low in fat but still high in flavor. Use as a dip for vegetables, a sandwich spread, or a topping for baked potatoes. Ingredients 1 medium-large red [...]

Salt-free Ketchup & Baked French Fries

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Try this salt-free ketchup with oil-free, baked French fries, as well as veggie burgers or on your morning potato scramble. It uses no added salt or refined sugar, and will keep for up to 10 days in the refrigerator. 1 6-oz. can no-salt-added tomato paste 1 half of an apple diced (with or without skin) [...]

Potato Scramble

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This colorful scramble is a hearty and delicious breakfast dish. Included with the potatoes are navy beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and collard greens. Since there is no oil in this dish, the potatoes are baked first to make them crisp. Top with homemade, salt-free ketchup or lemon-tahini sauce. 5-6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes 1 bell pepper, [...]

Veggie Burgers with Salt-free Ketchup

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These burgers use lettuce leaves in place of buns and are served with homemade, salt-free ketchup, sliced onions, avocado and tomatoes. Leftover burgers also taste great crumbled into a green salad or on top of a baked potato. ½ cup dried pearl barley or short grain brown rice 1 ¾ cups water if using barley, [...]