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Apricot Tomato Stir fry

Servings: 4-6

This recipe is a delicious one-pot meal filled with a variety of wonderful antioxidants!

 

 Ingredients

 

1 Tbsp Canola Oil

1 yellow onion, sliced

1 Tbsp minced garlic

1 Tbsp minced ginger

1 Tbsp ground turmeric

1 tsp ground nutmeg

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 cup organic, low sodium vegetable broth

1 cup dried apricots, chopped into halves or quarters

1 can (14 oz) garbanzo beans, rinsed (or any other preferred bean)

1 cup diced tomatoes

2-3 cups of a prepared grain

½ cup cashews, chopped

Taking the Stress Out of Eating Out: Tips for Successfully Eating Out at Restaurants

One major stressor for someone embracing a healthy lifestyle is eating out with their friends/family, or finding easy, quick, and healthy meal options for everyday meals.  Below are a few easy tips to make eating out stress free and, of course, enjoyable!

ASK THE CHEF: Instead of trying to change an item on the menu, simply pull the waiter aside and politely ask him/her to ask the chef what they can make for a vegan.  Even if you are not vegan, this will ensure that you do not receive butter or cheese in your “vegetarian meal.”  If they seem confused, be sure to explain to them that you are avoiding meat and dairy.