• Southern Collard Dolmades with Smoky Sweet Potato Puree

    A healthy, plant-based recipe, these Southern Collard Dolmades with Smoky Sweet Potato Puree take a twist on the Greek classic.  Instead of grape leaves, collard greens are filled with southern Carolina Gold rice, one of the heirloom ingredients that’s part of Slow Food USA’s Ark of Taste movement.  This a gluten-free, oil-free dish makes a satisfying dinner and an impressive party appetizer. 

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  • Step One: Get Your Greens, An Easy Change towards a Healthy, Plant-Based Life

    Green vegetables are a no-brainer when it comes to healthy eating. They are low in calories but high in nutrition. They are packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants, satisfying fiber, healthy Omega-3 fats, calcium, and even plant-based protein. They also offer a wider variety of flavor, texture, and tons of cooking options. Eat them raw in a salad, wilt some spinach in your soup, steam some broccoli for your stir-fry, drink a green smoothie as an on-the-go breakfast. Stew some collards, saute some spinach, braise some chard…you get the idea. Bottom line: Keep it simple.

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