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Appetizers

These heart healthy appetizers will be a big hit at your next gathering! Delicious and uncomplicated, we focus on highlighting the flavors of healthy ingredients, instead of overloading it with salt, sugar, and unnecessary fats.

  • Crispy tempeh appetizers on a plate with ranch dressing in a small bowl.
    Buffalo Tempeh Bites
  • Bowl of creamy hummus, garnished with an olive oil drizzle, and a sprinkle of parsley, black sesame seeds, and sumac.
    Heart Healthy Hummus
  • Bowl of hummus, garnished with salsa and cilantro.
    Taco Hummus
  • Close up of roasted pumpkin seeds.
    How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds
  • Dish with black bean dip and mango puree layered, garnished with fresh cilantro.
    Black Bean Dip with Mango
  • Grilled tempeh triangles in a line on a plate, topped with peach relish and drizzled with balsamic glaze.
    Grilled Tempeh with Summery Peach Relish
  • meatballs made of black beans in a large cast iron skillet with marinara sauce.
    Italian Style Black Bean Meatballs
  • Large stone mortar and pestle filled with guacamole.
    Low Sodium Guacamole
  • Close up of a stack of 3 zucchini fritters, topped with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt.
    Gluten Free Zucchini Fritters
  • Green tortilla roll up appetizers shaped like a Christmas tree.
    Christmas Pinwheels
  • A winter fruit salad shaped like a wreath, with a bowl of dip in the middle.
    Christmas Fruit Tray with Cinnamon Yogurt Dip
  • Square image of a stuffed mushroom
    Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms (Gluten Free)
  • Smoky Tomato Jam
    Instant Pot Smoky Tomato Jam
  • Radish Greens Hummus in a bowl with a hand dipping a carrot stick in it.
    Radish Greens Hummus
  • Bowl of dip, surrounded by chips, cucumber slices, and baby tomatoes. Hand holding a chip with dipping it.
    Healthy French Onion Dip
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    Blended Immunity Drink
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    Instant Pot Irish Stew with Lentils and Mushrooms
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