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Entrees & Sides...... 3

Cauliflower "Cheddar"...... 4 Charred Cauliflower Tostada...... 5 Marinated Beets & Pear...... 6 Mediterranean Beet Burger...... 7 Mighty Chickpea Bowl...... 8 Roasted Roots in Lemon Dressing...... 9 Super Tofu "Egg" ...... 1 0 Zucchini Pasta...... 1 1

Sauces & Dressings...... 12

Beets & Balsamic ...... 1 3 Carrot Vinaigrette...... 1 4 Chipotle Buttermilk .... 1 5 ...... 1 6 ...... 1 7 Raita Sauce...... 1 8 Red Pepper Romesco...... 1 9 Ginger Dressing...... 2 0 Miso Dressing...... 2 1

For more on the Eat Your Best Initiative, go to: http://www.choosehealthla.com/eat/eatyourbest/ 2 ENTREES & SIDES

Cauliflower "Cheddar" Charred Cauliflower Tostada Marinated Beets & Pear Mediterranean Beet Burger Mighty Chickpea Bowl Roasted Roots in Lemon Dressing Super Tofu "Egg" Salad Zucchini Pasta

3 CAULIFLOWER "CHEDDAR"

NACHO AVERAGE PLANT-BASED CHEESE

MAKES 1 1/4 CUPS

INGREDIENTS METHOD

2 cups cauliflower, chopped Boil the cauliflower and together in 3 cloves peeled garlic 1 water until they are tender. While hot, add 1/2 tsp paprika softened vegetables to a blender. 1/4 tsp dry 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 Add seasonings, lemon juice, , hot 1/2 tsp kosher salt water and cornstarch, blend again until the 1 tbsp lemon juice sauce is smooth. 1 tsp reduced soy sauce 1/2 cup hot water, as needed Store with plastic wrap pressed against the 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch 3 surface of the cheese. Heat gently before each use.

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NUTRITION FACTS (3 tbsp): Calories 20 Total Fat 0g Sodium 140mg Fiber 1g Protein 1g CHARRED CAULIFLOWER TOSTADA

WITH ROMESCO, BLACK BEANS, & HERBS

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS 1 cauliflower, medium Roast cauliflower for 25 minutes, then broil for 1/4 cup 2 4 minutes and set aside. Meanwhile, blacken 1 tsp smoked paprika the peppers over an open flame until they are 1/2 tsp kosher salt charred all over. Immediately put them into a 3 red bell peppers bowl, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. 3 tbsp parmesan, grated 3 tbsp shaved almonds 1 15-oz can low-sodium black beans After 10-15 minutes remove the bell peppers 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped 3 from the bowl, and peel off the burnt skins, 1/2 cup scallions, chopped removing the stem and seeds. Place the peppers in a food processor with the cheese, almonds, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Process METHOD until the mixture is chunky but even. Preheat oven to 375°F. Trim the 1 cauliflower, leaving 2 inches of Top each cauliflower slice with black beans, the stem intact. Trim the ends of 4 2 tbsp of romesco, scallions, and cilantro. either side of the head, and cut into 6 even slices. Place on a sheet tray, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.

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NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 230 Total Fat 13g Sodium 350mg Fiber 9g Protein 9g MARINATED BEETS & PEAR

WITH CHERMOULA, GREEN LENTILS & PEPITAS

MAKES 6 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS METHOD

5 large beets Wash and trim beets; add to a roasting pan. Fill 6 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 pan with 1/2 inch of water; cover tightly with 3 tbsp red wine vinegar foil. Roast for 400°F for 45 minutes-1 hour. Peel 1/2 tsp kosher salt beets with towel while hot, allow to cool and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper slice into bite-size pieces. 1 bunch parsley 2 1/4 cups water, plus extra Toss beets with 2 tbsp olive oil, red wine 3/4 cup dried green lentils 2 vinegar, salt and pepper. Refrigerate in 1 bunch cilantro marinade at least 2 hours before serving. 3 cloves garlic 5 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp cumin 3 Add water to pan and bring to a boil; add 1 tsp cayenne lentils, cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 1 tsp paprika 15-20 minutes. Strain and run lentils under 30 g pepitas cold water when done cooking. 2 bartlett pears Combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, 4 cumin, cayenne, paprika in a food processor and blend. Add 4 tbsp olive oil and pulse until well-combined.

Cut pears into bite size pieces, and assemble 5 salad. Top salad with optional greens: watercress, mache or arugula.

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NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 290 Total Fat 14g Sodium 230mg Fiber 6g Protein 8g MEDITERRANEAN BEET BURGER

WITH RAITA, PICKLED ONION, BUTTER LETTUCE

MAKES 5 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS METHOD

1/4 yellow onion, minced Process onions finely, add beets, pulse until 1 15-oz can unsalted chickpeas 1 they are a small dice. Process any remaining 1/2 cup cooked quinoa large pieces a second time. Move to a mixing 2 beets, roasted bowl. Process chickpeas roughly, and add to 2 tsp cumin bowl. 1 tbsp dill 1.5 tsp kosher salt Add quinoa, cumin, dill, salt, pepper to bowl, 1 tsp black pepper 2 and mix with a spatula. Add oat flour until 6 tbsp oat flour (as needed) mixture comes together. Shape mixture into "1 1/2'' thick patties using a ring mold, ASSEMBLY refrigerate at least 4 hours before cooking. 5 whole grain buns, toasted 1/2 red onion, shaved Heat vinegar with 1 cup of water until just 1 cup white vinegar 3 boiling. Remove from heat and pour over the 1 cup Eat Your Best Raita Sauce shaved onion, allow to cool completely. 1/2 head butter lettuce

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NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 360 Total Fat 4g Sodium 600mg Fiber 12g Protein 19g MIGHTY CHICKPEA BOWL

WITH FARRO, RED CABBAGE, & MUSTARD GREENS

MAKES 6 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS Add 1-part farro to 2-parts boiling water, 2 cups dry farro 2 reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 20 2 cups dry chickpeas minutes. 2 tbsp grapeseed oil 1 12-oz can no salt added tomato sauce Sauté the chickpeas in 1 tbsp oil, adding 3 tsp paprika 3 tomato sauce, paprika, cumin, 1/2 tsp salt and 2 tsp cumin powders until the peas are well-coated and 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder sauce is no longer wet. Remove from heat and 1 1/2 tsp chili powder stir in the liquid smoke. Serve warm. 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided 1 tsp sugar Cut the red cabbage into thin strips with a 1 tsp liquid smoke 4 knife or mandoline and place in a heatproof 1/2 large head red cabbage bowl. Heat the vinegar with equal parts water, 3 cups white vinegar sugar and 1/4 tsp salt; bring to a boil. Remove 3 cups water 8 cups mustard greens, washed the liquid from heat and pour over the 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced cabbage. Allow to pickle at room temperature Bay leaf as needed until liquid cools.

Sauté the mustard greens over medium heat METHOD 5 with 1 tbsp oil and the sliced garlic. Soak chickpeas overnight. To cook, 1 cover beans with 3 inches of water ASSEMBLY add bay leaves if desired, bring water Add 3/4 cup of cooked farro to a bowl. Top with to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and equal parts pickled cabbage, sautéed mustard cook for 75 minutes. greens, and 1/2 cup chickpeas. Return to Table of Contents 8

NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 580 Total Fat 9g Sodium 380mg Fiber 18g Protein 27g ROASTED ROOTS

IN LEMON DRESSING

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS METHOD 2 lbs parsnips 1 Preheat the oven to 400°F. If the parsnips and 1 lb carrots carrots are very thick, cut them in half lengthwise. Slice each diagonally in 1-inch 3 tbsp olive oil thick slices. Place the cut vegetables on a 1 1/2 tsp black pepper sheet pan. 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest Add 3 tbsp olive oil and pepper and toss well. 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 Roast for 30 minutes, checking to see if they 1 tsp sugar are tender. Chill the vegetables when done roasting. 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 3 tbsp olive oil Whisk together the lemon zest, juice, 3 sugar, and mustard before adding the other 3 tbsp oil in a slow stream whisking until fully blended, then taste and season if needed.

Toss the parsnips and carrots with lemon 4 dressing and salt.

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NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 250 Total Fat 14g Sodium 230mg Fiber 9g Protein 2g SUPER TOFU "EGG" SALAD

USE AS A DELI SALAD OR SANDWICH FILLING!

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS METHOD

1 lb. block firm tofu, pat dry Liberally brush the tofu with olive oil and 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1 season generously with salt and pepper. Place Ground black pepper as needed on a baking sheet, preferably on top of a 1 cup celery, diced silicon baking mat and bake in a preheated 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped 375°F oven for 15 minutes or until the tofu just 3 tbsp red onion, small diced begins to take on a slight bit of color. Remove 1 tbsp of dijon mustard and cool. ½ cup 3 tbsp low fat buttermilk or reduced fat milk Break up the tofu into medium-sized chunks 2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 and place in a bowl along with the celery, ½ tsp ground turmeric scallions and onion. ½ tsp madras style curry powder or regular curry powder Sandwich bread (optional) In a separate bowl whisk together the 3 mustard, mayonnaise, buttermilk, rice vinegar, turmeric and curry until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste if needed and pour over tofu mixture. 4 Gently combine with a spatula.

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NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 220 Total Fat 19g Sodium 190mg Fiber 1g Protein 8g ZUCCHINI PASTA

SUNFLOWER SEED ROMESCO WITH TOMATO

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS 4 large red bell peppers After 10 minutes remove the peppers from the 2 cloves garlic 2 bowl and rub off the burnt skins; remove the 3 tbsp unsalted sunflower seeds stem and seeds. Place the cleaned peppers in a 1/2 cup grated parmesan food processor with the garlic, sunflower seeds, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar cheese, vinegar, paprika, and 1 tablespoon of 1 tsp paprika olive oil. 5 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes Slice cherry tomatoes in half and set aside. 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 6 medium zucchini 4 Wash zucchini and trim the ends. Grate the zucchini with a box grater (or use the grate fixture on a mandoline). Toss the zucchini METHOD with 4 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blacken the peppers over an open 1 flame until they are charred all over. Immediately add them a Spoon the romesco sauce onto your dish. Add bowl and cover tightly with 5 the dressed zucchini noodles, and top with plastic wrap to steam. cherry tomatoes.

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NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 230 Total Fat 16g Sodium 460mg Fiber 5g Protein 7g SAUCES & DRESSINGS

Beets & Balsamic Vinaigrette Carrot Ginger Vinaigrette Chipotle Buttermilk Ranch Dressing French Dressing Italian Dressing Raita Sauce Red Pepper Romesco Sesame Ginger Dressing Tahini Miso Dressing

12 BEETS & BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

INGREDIENTS

1 cup roasted beets 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/4 cup olive oil Kosher salt (optional)

METHOD

1 Blend all ingredients together until the dressing is smooth except oil. Add oil last, pouring in slowly while blender is on.

2 Taste the dressing before adding any salt. Add a little at a time if needed, tasting before adding more.

*Serving Size 30g (2 tbsp)

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NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 50 Total Fat 4.5g Sodium 20mg Fiber 0g Protein 0g CARROT & GINGER VINAIGRETTE

INGREDIENTS

1 cup shredded carrots 1'' peeled ginger, chopped 3 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp honey 2 tsp white miso paste 1/4 cup olive oil Kosher salt (optional)

METHOD

1 Blend all ingredients together until the dressing is smooth except oil. Add oil last, pouring in slowly while blender is on.

2 Taste the dressing before adding any salt. Add a little at a time if needed, tasting before adding more.

*Serving Size 30g (2 tbsp)

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NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 90 Total Fat 9g Sodium 55mg Fiber 0g Protein 0g CHIPOTLE BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup sour cream, low-fat 1/2 tbsp roasted chipotles 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 3 tbsp lime juice 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped 1 tsp fresh chives, chopped Kosher salt (optional)

METHOD

1 Blend yogurt, sour cream, buttermilk, lime juice and chipotles. Add spices and blend again, fold in herbs.

2 Taste the dressing before adding any salt. Add a little at a time if needed, tasting before adding more.

*Serving Size 30g (2 tbsp)

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NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 20 Total Fat 1g Sodium 35mg Fiber 0g Protein 2g FRENCH DRESSING

INGREDIENTS

105 g Dijon mustard 30 g sugar 120 g white wine vinegar 5 g tarragon 1 g black pepper 35 g shallots, chopped 35 g garlic, chopped 150 g olive oil 150 g grapeseed oil Kosher salt (optional)

METHOD

1 Puree the mustard, sugar, vinegar, tarragon and pepper in a processor.

2 Sweat the shallots and garlic and add to the puree. Emulsify the oils into the puree.

3 Taste the dressing before adding any salt. Add a little at a time, tasting after adding more.

*Serving Size 30g (2 tbsp)

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NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 140 Total Fat 14g Sodium 120mg Fiber 0g Protein 0g ITALIAN DRESSING

INGREDIENTS

240 g Hellman's Zesty Italian dressing 110 g plain low-fat Greek yogurt 130 g lemon puree 100 g balsamic vinegar 35 g dried basil 240 g olive oil

METHOD

1 For lemon puree, wrap 2 lemons in foil and roast at 275°F until soft. Then puree the 2 lemons in a blender.

2 Whisk the Italian dressing and other ingredients together adding the olive oil in a slow drizzle at the end.

*Serving Size 30g (2 tbsp)

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NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 110 Total Fat 11g Sodium 130mg Fiber 1g Protein 1g RAITA SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and deseeded 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp fresh dill 2 tbsp fresh mint 1 tsp cumin Kosher salt (optional)

METHOD

1 Grate the cucumber and use a spatula to mix it into the yogurt before adding the other ingredients, stir to combine.

2 Taste the dressing before adding any salt. Add a little at a time if needed, tasting before adding more. Makes about 1.5 cups.

*Serving Size 57g (1/4 cup)

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NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 25 Total Fat 0.5g Sodium 10mg Fiber 0g Protein 3g RED PEPPER ROMESCO

INGREDIENTS

3 red bell peppers 3 tbsp parmesan cheese 3 tbsp shaved almonds 1/2 tsp kosher salt

METHOD

1 Blacken the peppers over an open flame until they are charred all over. Immediately put them into a bowl, and cover tightly with plastic wrap.

2 After 10-15 minutes remove the bell peppers from the bowl, and peel off the burnt skins, removing the stem and seeds. Place the peppers in a food processor with the cheese, almonds, and salt. Process until the mixture is chunky but even. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.

*Serving Size 30g (2 tbsp)

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NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 20 Total Fat 1g Sodium 70mg Fiber 1g Protein 1g SESAME GINGER DRESSING

INGREDIENTS

100 g Hellman's Zesty Italian dressing 20 g low-sodium soy sauce 20 g 50 g ginger juice 50 g rice vinegar 20 g garlic 20 g shallot 15 g sugar 80 g orange paste

METHOD

1 For orange paste, wrap 2 oranges in foil and roast at 275°F until soft then puree the 2 oranges in a blender.

2 Chop and sweat the garlic and shallot. Whisk the Italian dressing with the sweat vegetables and other ingredients in a bowl.

*Serving Size 30g (2 tbsp)

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NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 60 Total Fat 4.5g Sodium 180mg Fiber 0g Protein 0g TAHINI & MISO DRESSING

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup tahini 1 tbsp miso paste 2 garlic cloves 2 tbsp lemon juice 1/3 cup water, as needed

METHOD

1 Blend all ingredients together until the dressing is smooth, it makes about 1 cup.

*Serving Size 30g (2 tbsp)

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NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 70 Total Fat 6g Sodium 70mg Fiber 1g Protein 2g