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This is like Tabouli, with extra-nutritious add-ins like edamame, dried cranberries, and almonds. Lots of superfoods here!
Serving size is 1 cup for a main dish, 1/2 cup for a side dish. The calorie count is for a heaping 1/2-cup serving (about 100 grams).
Makes 16 servings
This is a meal and it is great to make in advance - freeze or have in fridge for a couple of days. It is incredibly filling and very hard to eat the entire serving. This is phase 1 protocol compliant if you can mix vegetables.
This Greek pastry (not to be confused with the paper-thin phyllo) is usually made with margarine but I've worked out a healthier version with olive oil. Easy, pliable short-crust pastry which does not need to rest before being used. Can be filled with cheese or whatever takes your fancy. Count based on yield when rolled thin and cut into 12cm rounds for small individual pies. Can also be rolled into large sheets to make large pies (one sheet on bottom, one on top).
Super fast vegetable chicken soup you can make with or without the chicken.
Tastefully Simple Recipe
From "Life Diet: A simple guide to eating healthy"
I got this recipe from Weight Watchers. It's high in protein thanks to the beans. But pair it with a piece of whole wheat bread to make a complete protein.
This salad is full of flavor and filling. It's a nice change of pace from the typical salad. I sometimes split it into 3 portions rather than just two.