Here’s a gorgeous option for holiday meals that everyone at the table will love. Whole-wheat phyllo dough lends a wholesome, nutty taste and golden color to the finished strudel.YIELD: SERVES 12FILLING1 Tbs. olive oil1 medium onion, chopped (1½ cups)1 medium red bell…
Tofu, edamame, and mashed, seasoned sweet potatoes are wrapped in collard leaves for a flavorful lunch option with a hint of spice. The filling can also be spread on whole-grain toast or wrapped in tortillas.YIELD: SERVES 42 small sweet potatoes (1 lb.)2 Tbs. white…
Spicy sprouts, such as broccoli, arugula, or leek, give sushi rolls a delicate crunch and peppery flavor while adding protein. A sushi mat makes it easy to wrap the nori and rice tightly around fillings, but it’s not necessary. YIELD: SERVES 4 ½ cup sushi rice, rinsed…
Stuffed okra is a traditional Indian finger food that packs bold flavor. You can also try the filling in stuffed mushrooms instead. YIELD: SERVES 6 24 large fresh okra pods (1 lb.) 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts ½ small onion, peeled and cut into chunks 2 cloves…
This will become your go-to kale chip recipe. Nutritional yeast gives the crisped leaves a cheesy flavor along with a hit of protein, iron, and vitamin B 12. To give them a spicy kick, sprinkle with your favorite seasoning blend just before baking. YIELD: SERVES 4 1…
Ramp up your vitamin and mineral intake with only 28 calories when you add baby spinach to a lightly sweet fruit smoothie. Feel free to substitute your favorite fruit for the blueberries. YIELD: SERVES 1 4 cups baby spinach leaves ½ cup low-fat milk or plain nondairy…
makes about 2 cups Over the last few years, hummus has become ubiquitous at parties, on menus, and in cookbooks. And with good reason—it’s easy to make, tastes great, and is healthful and versatile to boot. Supermarkets now sell containers of the popular chickpea and…
serves 8 A twist of lemon is not the only twist in this redo of an old-time favorite. Another is the protein-rich white beans that are used to replace the artery-clogging mayonnaise, making this a dip that is tasty and good for you, too. Now that’s a twist. 2…
makes about 1½ cups The piquancy of the green olives combines with the subtly sweet creaminess of edamame for a delicious and unusual dip that will have guests doing a double take: To look at it, one might mistake it for guacamole, but one taste will tell you…
makes about 2 cups This spread was inspired by an appetizer called muhammara found in Middle Eastern countries such as Syria and Turkey. In the original, roasted red bell peppers and walnuts are flavored with pomegranate syrup. If you have pomegranate syrup on hand,…
serves 4 to 6 Bruschetta is the bigger, more rustic cousin of the crostini. While French baguettes make ideal crostini bread, the larger Italian loaves are perfect for bruschetta. The bread is traditionally grilled, but it can be broiled or toasted as well. 2 large…
makes about 24 Frozen puff pastry is the secret behind these opulent treats. Plan ahead when using puff pastry because it takes 30 minutes to thaw. Although tapenade is evocative of olives, the name references the capers that are also present. 1 sheet frozen puff…