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Tomato-Basil Panini

Tomato-Basil Panini

PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 2 minutes per batch MAKES 4 sandwiches 4 cups spinach 8 slices whole wheat bread; four 6-inch whole wheat hoagie buns, split; or 2 whole wheat pita bread rounds, halved crosswise and split horizontally 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 slices 1⁄8...

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Panini with Grilled Mushrooms

Panini with Grilled Mushrooms

START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 3 6- to 8-ounce fresh portobello mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 6 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 4 slices mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) 4...

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Spinach-Mushroom Quesadillas

Spinach-Mushroom Quesadillas

START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1⁄2 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces fresh portobello mushrooms, coarsely chopped 1 9-ounce package fresh spinach 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces) 1⁄2 cup...

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Veggie Salad in a Pocket

Veggie Salad in a Pocket

PREP: 20 minutes CHILL: 2 to 24 hours MAKES 4 sandwiches 1 cup chopped yellow summer squash and/or zucchini 3⁄4 cup chopped broccoli 2⁄3 cup seeded and chopped roma tomatoes (2 medium) 8 pitted kalamata or ripe olives, chopped 2 tablespoons snipped fresh Italian...

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Roasted Tofu and Veggie Pockets

Roasted Tofu and Veggie Pockets

PREP: 25 minutes ROAST/BAKE: 11 minutes OVEN: 450°F MAKES 6 sandwiches Nonstick cooking spray 1⁄2 of a 16- to 18-ounce package extra-firm tub-style tofu (fresh bean curd) 1 cup thin red or yellow sweet pepper strips (1 medium) 1 cup thinly sliced zucchini (1 small) 1...

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White Bean and Goat Cheese Wraps

White Bean and Goat Cheese Wraps

START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 6 sandwiches 1 19-ounce can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained 4 ounces soft goat cheese (chèvre) 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 6 8-inch whole wheat...

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Barbecue Tempeh Wraps

Barbecue Tempeh Wraps

PREP: 20 minutes CHILL: 1 hour MAKES 4 sandwiches 1⁄4 cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1⁄4 teapoon ground black pepper 2 cups shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix) 1 small apple, cored and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion (1) 2...

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Soy Bacon and Pesto Wraps

Soy Bacon and Pesto Wraps

START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1 cup frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame) 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons water 1 medium fresh jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and chopped* 1 clove garlic, halved 4 slices soy...

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Thin Pizza Crust

Thin Pizza Crust

PREP: 25 minutes CHILL: 2 to 24 hours STAND: 1 hour MAKES 1 crust (6 servings) 1 package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 3⁄4 cup warm water (100°F to 105°F) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups bread flour 1 In a large bowl combine yeast, sugar, and salt;...

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Olive and Arugula Flatbread Pizza Salad

Olive and Arugula Flatbread Pizza Salad

START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon cracked black pepper 2 cups baby arugula leaves 1 14x12-inch Italian flatbread (focaccia) or one 12-inch thin...

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