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    Yellow Split Pea & Sweet Potato Soup

    Yellow Split Pea & Sweet Potato Soup*Batch Cooking Recipe*This recipe can easily be cut in half to make a smaller batch. Keep cooking times the same but use exactly half of each ingredient. Ingredients 8 1/2 cups water 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups) 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 2 cups dried yellow split peas 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds Bring 1/2 cup water to simmer in a large saucepot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook about 5 minutes or until translucent. Stir in ginger and cook 1 minute, stirring. Add remaining 8 cups water, peas and sweet…

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    Lentil Loaf

    Lentil Loaf*Batch Cooking Recipe*Rich and Tasty Ingredients 1 cup brown lentils, picked over and rinsed 3/4 cup bulgur wheat 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 large onion, chopped 2/3 cup apple cider 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves Put lentils in a small saucepan with 2 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer until lentils are very tender, about 40 minutes. Drain well and set aside. Put bulgur in a small saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat.…

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    Millet Cereal

    Millet Cereal*Batch Cooking Recipe*Cooked millet is a great breakfast alternative to oatmeal or cream of wheat. Here it’s infused with cinnamon and cardamom and served with dates and sweet mandarin oranges. Ingredients 2/3 cup uncooked millet 2 cups water 1 1/2 cup cups orange juice 4 large dates, pitted and chopped 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 teaspoon green cardamom pods Pinch of salt 1 cup canned Mandarin oranges (canned in water), drained Toast millet in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and just golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with cold water and rub millet grains with your hands for about…

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    Blueberry Muffin Smoothie

    Blueberry Muffin SmoothieA fresh and filling breakfast shake reminiscent in flavor of a blueberry muffin! Oats and omega-3 essential fatty acids from flax oil help you power through a busy morning. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup of orange juice 2/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1/2 cup of rolled oats 2 T of flax oil 1/2 t of cinnamon 1 cube of ice Purée all ingredients in a blender and serve immediately.

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    Eggplant Bolognese

    Eggplant Bolognese*Batch Cooking Recipe*The flavor of this hearty sauce is as equally tasty over cooked whole grains or spaghetti squash as it is over pasta. The sauce freezes well for quick weeknight meals. Ingredients 1 cup dry red wine 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), peeled and chopped 12 ounces button or cremini mushrooms, chopped 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 3 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste 1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed or diced tomatoes 1 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2/3 cup plain unsweetened almond milk 3 tablespoons chopped…