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Spanish Bulgur

Makes 8 3/4-cup servings Bulgur makes a quick and delicious Spanish pilaf. Serve it with chili or refried beans. 2 cups dry bulgur 3 1/2 cups boiling water 2 garlic...

Quinoa

Makes 3 1-cup servings Quinoa (“keen-wah”) comes from the high plains of the Andes Mountains, where it is nicknamed “the mother grain” for its...

Macaroni with Creamy Tofu Sauce

Makes 8 1-cup servings Here’s a healthy version of a traditional “comfort food.” 8 ounces dry macaroni 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped...

Falafel Pockets

Makes 12 sandwiches These sandwiches are like Middle Eastern tacos in which pita bread (or pocket bread) takes the place of tortillas. The pita bread is filled with...

Garden Stuffed Pitas

Makes 6 to 8 servings 3/4 cup chopped green onions 1/3 cup Vegetable Broth 2 15-ounce cans white beans, drained and rinsed 2 10-ounce cans diced tomatoes and chiles 1...

Garbanzo Wraps

Makes 6 wraps These roll-ups are a portable meal in a edible wrapper, perfect for lunches or picnics. 1 carrot, scrubbed 1 – 2 garlic cloves 1 15-ounce can...