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  • Bright, bold, and comforting—Shutterbean’s Chickpea Piccata is served over creamy mashed potatoes with a generous handful of peppery arugula. A fast, flavorful, plant-based dinner loaded with lemon, garlic, and capers. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal that feels like a restaurant dish.

    Chickpea Piccata

  • Julia Child’s Butter-Braised Carrots – A Simple, Classic Side Dish That Melts in Your Mouth. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Julia Child’s Butter Braised Carrots

  • Thai Broccoli Salad is a great side dish or main event. Find this meal prep recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Thai Broccoli Salad

  • Cheesy Mushroom Baked Pumpkin is an incredible appetizer for your Autumn and Winter parties. Pair with crusty bread and DIP! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Cheesy Mushroom Baked Pumpkin

  • Carnival Coleslaw is sweet and tangy and flavored with celery seeds. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Carnival Coleslaw

  • Portobello Mushroom Pizzas will scratch the pizza itch if you're living the low carb/gluten free lifestyle. It's made with mushrooms! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Portobello Mushroom Pizzas

  • Cheesy Potato Stacks is a fun way to serve potatoes! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Cheesy Potato Stacks

  • Pick up these supplies at your local Trader Joe's to make this delicious Roasted Vegetable Galette from Shutterbean.com

    Roasted Vegetable Galette

  • Crunchy Ramen and Cabbage Salad is a great way to get your vegetables in! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Crunchy Ramen and Cabbage Salad

  • Make Buddha Bowls with items from your meal prep arsenal! Find the recipe by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

    Buddha Bowls

  • Make your own cranberry sauce! Tracy from Shutterbean shares her Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe!

    Homemade Cranberry Sauce

  • Cucumber Sesame Salad - find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Cucumber Sesame Salad

  • Mushroom Rice Pilaf - Shutterbean.com

    Mushroom Rice Pilaf

  • Broccoli Fritters with Chipotle Yogurt

    Broccoli Fritters with Chipotle Yogurt

  • Roasted Vegetable Baked Penne // shutterbean

    Roasted Vegetable Baked Penne

  • Herbed Potato Salad

    Herbed Potato Salad

  • Sausage Mushroom Stuffing

  • Roasted Seaweed Snack Ideas

  • Thai Basil Tofu

  • Autumn Reset Button Salad

  • Spicy Pickled Carrots

  • Sweet Corn Fritters with a salad makes for a healthy summer meal! Find the simple recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Sweet Corn Fritters

  • Beet Salad with Poppy Seed and Chive Dressing is a great addition to your Fall & Winter menu! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Beet Salad with Poppy Seed + Chive Dressing

  • Want to impress dinner guests? Make these crispy Italian Fries! A combination of melted cheese and Italian herbs will level up your baked oven fry game. Recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Crispy Italian Fries

  • Cold Soba Noodles with tons of vegetables! Perfect for the warmer months when you don't feel like cooking but you want something filling and healthy! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Cold Soba Noodle Salad

  • Baked Stuffed Peppers with Feta and Breadcrumbs is a vegetarian dream! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Baked Stuffed Peppers with Feta

  • Coconut Quinoa Coleslaw

  • Dinner is just a few minutes away with this Mushroom Ramen recipe made with Imagine Broths & Soups. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Mushroom Ramen

  • Vegetable Tempura

    Vegetable Tempura

  • Pecan Topped Sweet Potatoes for a traditional Thanksgiving Feast! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Pecan Topped Sweet Potatoes

  • Avocado Kimchi Toast

  • Lime Ginger Broccoli Salad

  • Skillet Roasted Cauliflower with Breadcrumbs

  • Cucumber Kale Salad

  • Twice Baked Broccoli Cheddar Potatoes

  • Green Beans with Ginger & Lime

  • Check out the recipe for the most delicious Zucchini Herb Fritters with Garlic Yogurt Dip on Shutterbean.com!

    Zucchini Herb Fritters

  • Refrigerator Dilly Beans

  • Quick Cucumber Rolls

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