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Tofu Cilantro and Lime

Go with it. It is fabulous! (Well, you have to like cilantro…) Over rice or rice noodles, hot or cold.



Source: Major modifications from cooking.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4
Ingredient keywords: garlic, bay, peppercorn, onion, pepper, garlic, lime
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Tofu Quinoa Burgers

Not too much fuss to make and great as make-ahead lunch options for the lunch box. High protein, low carb and great flavor.



Source: Not quite sure (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: Depends on patty size...
Ingredient keywords: quinoa, chives, parsley, tofu, thyme, paprika, tahini
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Tomatillo and White Bean Soup

What to do with tomatillos? This is fabulous! And if no tomatillos available, green tomatoes substitute well.


Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: An amalgamation (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: garlic, onion, jalapeno, tomatillo, pepper
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Tomato and Corn Salsa

The ultimate in fresh taste of summer!



Source: Big Vegan by Robin Asbell (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 1-2
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Tomato Basil Soup

Now’s the time to save the summer for some good winter eats! The taste of tomatoes and basil will bring the summer back while you are sitting at a warm dinner table in December with a nice loaf of garlic bread and this no-work soup.



Source: Adapted from: Preserving the Harvest by Carol Costenbader (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 5 quarts
Ingredient keywords: onion, garlic, tomato, basil
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Tomato Basil Zucchini Soup

I am being kind and giving you delicious ways to consume all of that zucchini. You can thank me later. This is a wonderful fresh tomato soup.



Source: http://graincrazy.blogspot.com/ (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: tomato, onion, garlic, zucchini, basil
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Tomato Coconut Rice

This is unique and serves as a perfect side dish to most mains and vegetables.



Source: http://oneperfectbite.blogspot.com/2010/05/tomato-coconut-rice.html#.VASN08t0zIU (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: onion, basil, pepper, tomato
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Tomato Crumble

A savory twist on the classic midwestern fruit dessert— using a"vegetable" fruit, the Tomato. A wonderful side-dish, or boost it up with some Tofurky-brand Italian sausages and serve it as a main event. Mmmmm good.



Source: Adapted from King Arthur Flour catalog (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4 sides
Ingredient keywords: olive, tomato, shallot, garlic, salt, tomato, crumbs, nutritional, chives, margarine
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Tomato-Basil Scramble

Have a savory breakfast for dinner, or just treat yourself and your family to a wonderful Saturday brunch!



Source: Adapted from Big Vegan by Robin Asbell (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4
Ingredient keywords: tofu, onion, pepper, oats, carrot, garlic, mustard, turmeric, tomato, basil
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Tomatoes on Filo

Simple, beautiful, and fresh.



Source: http://goodfoodeveryday.wordpress.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-6
Ingredient keywords: tomato, parsley, oregano
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Tortilla Soup

This soup is a perfect cooking option to clean out the freezer and the root cellar.


Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: Razz (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-6
Ingredient keywords: onion, garlic, tomato, carrot, paprika, pepper, cilantro, kale, jalapeno, corn
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Triple Garlic Pasta With Oven Dried Tomatoes and Olives

This is absolutely bursting with flavor! Perfect for a cool late-summer meal on the porch.



Source: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/02/pasta-oven-dried-tomato-olive-bread-crumb-recipe.html (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: tomato, garlic, thyme, parsley, oregano, onion
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Turnips with Olive Pesto

I am a sucker for olives. So here is a quick and easy side dish for the Thanksgiving table or paired up with a protein main.



Source: herbielikesspagetti.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: turnips, olives, onion, walnut, garlic, parsley
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Tuscan Kale with White Beans and Garlic

A hearty meal for a cool Fall night, plus you get your iron and vitamins! Serve with a nice, crusty fresh loaf of bread.



Source: Serving up the Harvest by Andrea Chesman (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4
Ingredient keywords: beans, onion, thyme, bay, kale, garlic, pepper
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Ultimate Cheeze Sauce

You won’t believe it, but this is delightful— piping hot poured over a huge pile of lightly steamed spinach. Whew, gotta have it!


Vegan!
Source: www.veggiesdontbite.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-6
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Ultimate Hummus

There are a lot of hummuses (hummi?) out there for the making. Here is another permutation.



Source: mylittlecelebration.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2cups
Ingredient keywords: garlic, parsley
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Unrolled cabbage rolls

A little more Midwestern for ya!



Source: Adapted from various (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4
Ingredient keywords: onion, garlic, cabbage, tomato, tomato
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Veggie Balls

These make a great addition to pasta sauce (use up those great tomatoes), mashed potatoes and gravy. AND they freeze well for quick meals later in the winter when fresh herbs are long gone and it is dark out and too late to plan a fancy dinner.



Source: Unknown amalgamation (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-6
Ingredient keywords: potato, onion, sage, thyme
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Veggie salad sandwich

I just made this up when I had a craving and a well stocked fridge!



Source: Me, myself and I (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-6
Ingredient keywords: cucumber, pepper, celery, onion, garlic, cilantro
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Vietnamese-style noodles with spinach and Napa cabbage

A quick and easy Asian meal with fresh flavors. It can also be done fresh/uncooked as a salad, using just the braised tofu and cooked rice noodles and topped with marinated vegetables.



Source: Adapted from: Wild About Greens by Nava Atlas (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: onion, garlic, cabbage, spinach, herb, pepper
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Wheat berries, cooked

The definition of “whole grain” eating. Chewy and satisfying— they can help you with breakfast options, easy lunch-on-the-go options and wonderful one-pot dinner options. They can be cooked ahead and frozen in recipe-sized bags for easy use on the night in question.



Source: The book of common sense cooking (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-3 recipes worth
Ingredient keywords: wheat
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Wheat Berry Cranberry Salad

Tart, sweet, chewy and satisfying. Maybe an accompaniment to Thanksgiving dinner? A few modifications would make it a nice hot stuffing/dressing too.



Source: eatingwell.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: wheat
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Wheat Berry Pudding

Warm and satisfying; an alternative to rice pudding with more fiber and a heartier chew.



Source: eatingwell.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: wheat, maple
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White Beans with Garlic Scapes

A rare sighting are garlic scapes. Season a simple white bean side dish with these green, crunchy additions.



Source: Local Bounty by Devra Gartenstein (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 1-2
Ingredient keywords: garlic, parsley
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White Chili

This is a mildly-adapted recipe from a great friend. It is superb! And quite a twist from traditional chili.



Source: Suzanne S-C (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, Anaheim, bean, lime, tofu, cornmeal
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