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Meat Substitutes

Delicious and nutritious, though divisive. Many meat substitutes have a solid place in a heart healthy diet. Start here for some delicious and easy tofu, tempeh, and other high protein recipes!

  • Bowl with jerk tofu and pineapple, over black beans, garnished with cilantro and a lime wedge.
    Jerk Tofu with Caramelized Pineapple
  • Cast iron skillet with tempeh, caramelized onions, and grapes in it. Garnished with fresh rosemary.
    Sautéed Tempeh with Caramelized Onions and Grapes
  • Crispy tempeh appetizers on a plate with ranch dressing in a small bowl.
    Buffalo Tempeh Bites
  • Grilled tempeh triangles in a line on a plate, topped with peach relish and drizzled with balsamic glaze.
    Grilled Tempeh with Summery Peach Relish
  • Bowl of Thai salad with tofu.
    Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing
  • Overhead image of a plate with 2 slices of cooked tofu over a bed of greens, with a side of shredded beet salad.
    Lemon Pepper Tofu
  • Five tacos lined up on a plate, surrounded by fixings.
    Crumbled Tofu Tacos
  • Stir fry on a plate, over brown rice, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro.
    Sesame Tofu Stir Fry
  • Overhead image of whole eggless quiche in a pie plate.
    Eggless Quiche with Spring Veggies
  • Bowl of chili; overhead shot.
    Low Sodium Chili (Mushroom Chili)
  • Baking pan of lasagna rolls.
    Zucchini Lasagna Rolls (dairy free)
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Super Summer Recipes

  • Muffins in a serving bowl.
    Blueberry Zucchini Muffins with Lavender
  • Small glass mug of green colored ice cream with chocolate chips, garnished with fresh mint leaves.
    Healthy Mint Chip Ice Cream
  • Grilled tempeh triangles in a line on a plate, topped with peach relish and drizzled with balsamic glaze.
    Grilled Tempeh with Summery Peach Relish
  • Casserole dish with stuffed peppers in it.
    No Bake Chickpea Stuffed Peppers
  • Glass dish with three scoops of peach sorbet; garnished with peach slices and fresh tarragon.
    Peach Tarragon Sorbet
  • Overhead shot of a whole pie, with fresh peaches beside it.
    Fresh Peach Pie {no added sugar}
  • Stack of pancakes with strawberries on top, drizzled with strawberry sauce. A slice is removed from the stack to reveal the inside.
    Strawberry Banana Pancakes
  • Strawberry sauce in a small glass creamer, with fresh strawberries scattered around.
    Healthy Strawberry Sauce {no added sugar}

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