My favorite Mexican restaurant serves a guacamole that's heavy on vegetables--and flavor. To slim it down even more, serve with carrots, celery and cucumber slices.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This is cheese dip--without the cheese! The secret ingredient? Nutritional yeast.

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This cornbread was a serendipitous success. I didn't have cornmeal but I had masa de harina (corn flour). As it turns out, masa de harina yields a light and fluffy cornbread!

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This is one of my favorite salsas. It was a hit at a recent party!

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The versatility of this salsa is limitless! Put it on grilled chicken or steak, add it to eggs, or serve with tortilla chips.

Submitted by METALFINGER2U

Black Bean Salsa

Submitted by JANAE55

In summertime, I like to use this stone fruit salsa over fish or chicken, or as a topping for Greek yogurt.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A nice way to introduce veggies to your meals

Submitted by GINITASD

A friend issued a challenge to cure a Nutella addiction. This recipe was just the ticket! No hydrogenated oils, fewer calories, less fat--and more fiber and protein!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Cookbook creator says: REMOVE CHICKEN, increase other stuff (beans, peppers, etc.) Can also use chunky salsa instead of tomatoes (per other comments on main recipe page)

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Cookbook creator says: Try this using hummus instead of sour cream to make it vegan

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Use as a dip for veggies or a spread on pita and sandwiches.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

This dip is great for a midday snack alongside vegetables or whole-grain crackers or as a cold sauce for sandwiches. This version is full of vegetables and fresh herbs instead of beans.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Hummus goes South of the Border!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: try with cashew, almond, hemp, rice or soy milk....

Submitted by SAMANTHA_SP

Makes 13 1/4 cup servings
Made with all organic ingredients.

Submitted by CUCUYO

This simple, hearty miso soup is full of superfoods like quinoa, kale, and turmeric, a powerful anti-inflammatory spice.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

I love ranch dressing, but it's so heavy! Here's a lighter version that also happens to be vegan. You can substitute regular low-fat mayonnaise and skim milk for the coconut milk and vegan mayo.

Use this on falafel or a salad. Add fresh or dried herbs and it becomes goddess dressing. The toasted sesame oil imparts a stronger sesame flavor to the dressing.

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Tofu is the little black dress of veg proteins. Dress it up, dress it down, grill it up!

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This veggie stock has a stronger, richer flavor than most.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG