Luckily, healthy lifestyle choiceslike what we put on our platescan help keep excess inflammation at bay.
Additionally, all of these dishes skip the meat so they can fit seamlessly into avegetarian eating pattern.
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Photo: Will Dickey
If it’s possible for you to’t find it, basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto also work well.
Sweet Potato-Black Bean Tacos
Tender, smoky sweet potato is the star of these vegetarian tacos.
A mashed black bean spread with onion holds everything in place.
Jennifer Causey
Serve with your favorite taco toppings.
Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan.
you could find it in flavors like teriyaki and sesame, both of which are delicious here.
Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor.
Serve over brown rice.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious.
Celery brings a nice crunch.
Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes.
To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice.
If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.
Eggs are the base of the creamy sauce.
They don’t get fully cooked, so use pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs if you prefer.
Or if you prefer white buttons, those will work well too.
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
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