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Spiced Walnut Butter

True to the way nut butters ought to be – no salt or sugar added.

A note on creaminess

Depending on how yours blends, it might be necessary to add a bit more oil. I recommend going slowly, adding just a teaspoon at a time. Melted coconut or extra virgin olive oil will work – but they’ll each give a different flavor; for a sweeter outcome – use more coconut oil or soak your walnuts for at least 8 hours before making this.

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A (0 - $450)/ Dinner/ Vegetarian

‘Rice n’ Beans’ Gets Fancy

Vegetarian, vegan and pescaterian meals are commonplace in some of the oldest healthy living people on earth.

So why don’t more people skip animal protein? Read more about this here.

The biggest kickback I’ve heard regarding adopting a pesca-vegan lifestyle, is the perceived lack of flavor and repetitive nature of meals. Plus, “I’m going to miss meat too much…” “I can’t stand tofu…” “it’s too strict…” “I can’t eat out…”

While our bodies don’t need complete protein at every single meal to get sufficient essential amino acids, we do need a variety of protein throughout the day. I talk more about this in my post “7 Easy Ways to Turn an Old Pasta into a New Dish“.

I think I’ve got a winner recipe that’s yummy enough to appeal to carnivores, sufficiently nourishing to provide solid protein, versatile enough to satisfy your personal preferences, and simple enough to make quickly.

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A (0 - $450)/ B ($450 - $800)/ Sides/ Vegetarian

Tangy Beet Salad

Tangy Beet Salad, vegan style

This nourishing salad makes for a delicious and beautiful plate in every season.

Be sure to check out the “Savvy Alternates” table below with instructions for halving the cost of this recipe and more!

“Extra Salad” … but not enough for seconds? If you have a little extra salad left after dinner, box it up with a handful of extra greens, and add a side of our keto breadsticks or cheesy toast — you’ve just made tomorrow’s lunch!

$ – SAVVY: Save the Beet Greens for another dinner: freebie leafy greens! Need an easy A-grade recommendation? Try this gluten free pasta out, or for a B+ meal, our paleo-friendly Pulled Chicken n’ Sweet Potato Hash Bowls/Wraps/Salads.

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