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Butternut Squash Chili

I love a good hardy bowl of chili. I created this one because I had a surplus of butternut squash (this seems to happen to me frequently for some reason). The squash add a nice kick of sweetness that is balanced nicely with the smokey and very spicy heat from chipotle in adobo.

I also added some chia seeds at the very end. They make the chili nice and thick without using a starch. They also help fight inflammation and provide a plant-based source of protein and heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids.

You can keep this dish vegan/vegetarian by using a plant-based ground such as Beyond Beef or just adding beans. This dish is also fabulous with lean ground turkey or beef. If you’re watching your saturated fat, go for just beans or the turkey.

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Mexican Stuffed Squash with Cilantro Goddess Dressing

This recipe was born because I had an extra-large bunch of fresh cilantro on hand, a very large acorn squash, and I love Mexican Food! This dish is extra hearty with both beans and Beyond Meat Ground. I added smokey chipotle in adobo, cumin, and chili powder to generate a rich, slow-cooked flavor profile that pairs very nicely with the slight sweetness of the squash.

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Caponata protein-packed pasta with vegan sausage and ricotta

A mouthful of a title and a mouthful of wonderful tangy, creamy, pasta goodness that you can feel good about eating. All the classic caponata flavors plus the high of eating pasta, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, extra protein, and healthy fats.

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Butternut Squash Chili

Mexican Stuffed Squash with Cilantro Goddess Dressing

Caponata protein-packed pasta with vegan sausage and ricotta