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    Sautéed Kale and Tempeh Salad

    We challenge ourselves to do a meatless Monday in this house because it gets us out of our grilled chicken and ground turkey comfort zone.  Sometimes I get that “look” from my husband.  The look where I put his plate in front of him and he looks at me with that head cocked suspicious puppy look- like “what are you trying to get me to eat”? Well.  For a man who grew up his whole life hunting and eating wild game, I’m pretty impressed when he tries what I make, even if it goes against his caveman ways! Kale and tempeh sautée was one that I didn’t expect him to…

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    Vegetarian Quinoa Black Bean Bites

    One of my favorite recipes and perfect for meatless Monday!  We try to limit our red meat intake to once/week in this house and try to add a vegetarian day as well.  The added protein from the black beans and the quinoa really helps to fill up from these delicious little bites of yumminess!  Plus, the kiddos love them, they’re quick, easy, and make for a great lunchbox treat too!   Ingredients:  3/4c uncooked quinoa (I use Trader Joe’s organic white quinoa)1 can low sodium black beans3/4c salsa4-5 mini sweet peppers or 1/2 c diced green peppers 3/4 c shredded low-fat cheese1/2c frozen corn3 eggs2tsp garlic powder1tsp cumin1/2c chopped fresh…