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Vegan Lentil and Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie
This is the perfect recipe to make on a lazy Sunday afternoon when you have plenty of time. This is NOT the type of recipe to make on a hectic Monday evening. It requires quite a bit of prep work and has to cook for about an hour between the stove and the oven. But I just HAD to share it because it is so delicious but also sooo healthy. Both my kids loved it . . . I know, shocker! And my son hates mushrooms. All the flavors and textures just blend together so perfectly into the beautiful mess that is this vegan, protein packed deliciousness (those words do not even…
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Butternut Squash Risotto (with brown rice)
Risotto is traditionally made with arborio rice, an Italian short grain rice that gets creamy but stays firm when its cooked, making it perfect for risotto. It is delicious, but not a whole grain. When we switched to a whole food lifestyle I thought I had to say goodbye to risotto. Well, I was wrong! When a relative from Italy came for a visit a few years ago, she offered to make risotto. I was so excited because I knew I was in for one amazing meal, but all I had was short grain brown rice :(. I was shocked when she said brown rice would work just fine. It was some…
