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http://thefamilyfeed.com/2012/10/05/black-bean-brownies-with-creamy-avocado-frosting/ Avacado Frosting: http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/08/fudgy-avocado-brownies/ Black Bean Brownies: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/black-bean-brownies/# Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8×8 square baking dish. Yields: 16 (small) brownies and enough frosting to cover the same. You have enough frosting for two batches so either cut the measures in half or save the rest in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to one week. It will not turn brown. Or, freeze for up to two months in an airtight…

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http://greatist.com/print/5470 Get ready to use cauliflower like you’ve never seen it before! With this inventive pizza recipe, grated cauliflower is used as the foundation for the dough, avoiding the carb-overload that comes along with traditional pizza. The crust sticks together with the addition of yogurt and egg. I pre-cook the crust to get a firm, crispy bottom, add the toppings, and then put it back into the oven to melt the cheese. It’s a super quick and light way to…

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http://www.momswhothink.com/healthy-recipes/healthy-chicken-and-dumplings-recipe.html Ingredients: For Stew: 1 lb. chicken, skinless, boneless, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped 1 medium carrot, peeled, thinly sliced 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste black pepper 1 pinch ground cloves 1 bay leaf 3 cups water 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 package (10 oz.) frozen peas For Cornmeal Dumplings: 1 cup yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup…

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Try cutting a zucchini or whatever veggie you are choosing to replace your pasta with one of these: Veggetti Spiral Vegetable Slicer/Cutter: Spiral Slicer http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-1749316/Sur+La+Table+Vegetable+and+Fruit+Spiral+Slicer  

Few things are more comforting than a huge bowl of classic pasta with marinara sauce. But who wants to down all those carbs?! This “pasta” casserole replaces the classic pasta with waistline-friendly spaghetti squash to fill those cravings without the extra calories and carbs. Serve with a salad for the perfect healthy comfort food dinner. Spaghetti Squash and Tomato Casserole Adapted from Dr. Weil What You’ll Need:  1 spaghetti squash 2 large carrots, diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 large…

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by Iowa Girl Eats Recipe Index Shepherd’s Pie topped with healthier mashed potatoes that actually taste good! Ingredients (serves 6-8) For the Healthier Mashed Potatoes: 2 large potatoes 1 head cauliflower 2/3 cup 2% milk (could use skim or 1%) 3 Tablespoons butter, divided salt & pepper For the Shepherd’s Pie filling: 1lb ground beef 1/3 cup onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced salt & pepper 3 Tablespoons flour 1 Tablespoon tomato paste 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 Tablespoon soy…

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