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Plant Dinners (Click on Pictures for Recipes) (The numbers reflect the sequence of recipes development, as can also be seen in the portion sizes which were huge at the start of my Esselstyn diet experience and are now much smaller for my cardio-fusion-diet.) ---My favorite cardio-fusion meals are highlighted with a light-green background---
*** **	Triple-Layered Pizza Supreme Plus Spinach, Mushrooms and Burger	Pizza Supreme Tomato Sauce, Onions and Peppers
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	Substantial but also very refreshing. One can’t overeat on this super pizza!	Moist filling on a crisp dry crust: a refreshing but not heavy meal, even if you eat the entire pie as one serving.
** **	Leeks in White Wine Sauce with Mashed Red Potatoes	Brussels Sprouts Royale in Red Wine Sauce	*** **
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	Steamed Leeks topped with chopped thyme and mashed red Potatoes topped with chopped chives. A mild sweetish onion flavor contrasts with the fruity white wine sauce and is enhanced by the aromatic thyme.	This is a gourmet dish that excels from its wonderful intense flavors of the browned sprouts (steamed and baked), the baked cherry tomatoes and the steamed red cabbage.
*** **	Caribbean Black Beans with Mango Salsa	Burritos with Pinto Beans	** **
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	This is a gourmet dish that combines the rich flavor of the warm black beans with that of fresh cold mango salsa and the aromatic warm Basmati Rice.	These burritos provide a low-effort dinner that is light and nutritious. The pinot bean filling combined with the tomato salsa are refreshing and tasty.
*** **	Cauliflower Potato Curry with Roasted Tomatoes	German Potato Soup Traditional Style	** **
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	This is a tasty and filling Curry that is easy to make and last in the fridge for several meals. The roasted tomatoes are a favorite supporting the sweetish taste of this curry	This soup is very light, full of earthy mineral taste from the root vegetables combined with a slight sweetness from the carrots. Its simple taste is sort of “addicting” enticing to more helpings.
*** **	Spaghetti Meatballs (no-meat meatballs)	Brussels Sprouts with Mushrooms in Chestnut Sauce over rice	*** **
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	This 15-minute “Quick Dinner” is made anytime from staples! Depending on the quality of the spaghetti sauce and the meatless meatballs it may be irresistible having seconds.	The meal is a great gustatory treat combining the mild mushrooms with the strongly tasting Brussels sprouts mediated by a rich chestnut sauce. This complementing sauce will make everyone fully appreciate the unique and gorgeous flavor of the Brussels sprouts and forget previously experienced resentments.
*** **	Yellow Turnip Vegetable Soup “The Best I Ever Ate”	Bok Choy & Chinese Mushrooms over Rice	*** **
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	This soup is a simple country side soup originally served during the winter because all vegetables are easily storable for month for human as well as farm animal consumption. However, this soup is very light and tasty yet filling. For busy times it is a great hold over and for weight control it is a simple way of cutting caloric intake.	This light gourmet Bok Choy dish compliments the full-body greens and the aromatic mild onion flavor of the white stems with mushrooms and ginger. Really wonderful.
*** **	Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Potato	Butternut Black Bean Chili over Rice	*** **
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	A great squash soup that complements the butternut squash flavor with sour taste of apple. Sweet and fruity and very refreshing. The soup can be served either chunky (see above) or pureed.	This is a tasty full meal with a lovely blend of ingredients and spices. The sweetness of the beans and squash is balanced by the fresh taste of the green onions, the chipotle pepper and paprika. It is very filling and satisfying.
*** **	Ramen Noodles with Napa and Straw Mushrooms	Braised Kale and Carrots with Shiitake Mushrooms and Sweet Potato	*** **
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	This Japanese soup beats all others in its richness of flavor and as a satisfying meal. The ramen noodles provide the basis on which the Napa cabbage and straw mushrooms can develop their delicate flavors supported by the full bodied broth and other vegetables. Absolutely delicious.	This is a hearty and greatly satisfying dish that is loaded with minerals, fibers and vitamins. It is easily and quickly prepared and provides a welcome change from beans and other vegetables.
*** **	Celery Root Soup with Acorn Squash Swirl	Braised Red Chard with Red Potatoes	*** **
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	This light soup delivers the wonderfully rich taste of celery and makes a great lunch. It even stands out as dinner when served with toasted sprouted whole-grain bread and a glass of wine.	This is a light and very tasty dish. The red chard has a slight red beet taste that goes well with the mild onion flavor and the red potatoes.
*** **	Greek Lentils over Rice	Wild Rice with Mushrooms Pilaf	** **
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	This is my favorite lentil dish, light, but satisfying and flavorful with just the right amount of garlic and oregano. An easy to prepare complete dinner made in less than a hour.	Wild rice combined with aromatic brown Basmati rice and cooked with the pilaf method provides a marvelous support for this delicious mushroom meal
*** **	Ultimate Red Leaf Salad with fruit	Escarole White Bean Soup	** **
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	Freshly picked on the CSA farm and prepared the same day this red leaf salad makes a terrific dinner. Enriched with vegetables and fruit it is a completely satisfying summer delight.	Escarole (freshly picked on the CSA farm) makes a hearty dinner when combined with white beans. The light bitterness of the sturdy green is balanced with the mild bean flavors and provides a satisfying filling meal.
*** **	Braised Potatoes and Curly Endive with Dill	Bok Choy over Buckwheat Noodles
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	Curley endives (freshly picked on the CSA farm) are very soft and slightly bitter. They are refreshing when combined with braised red potatoes having leeks and lemon juice added to make this summer meal a very light and enjoyable delight.	Not linked yet.
	Garlic Scapes over Mashed Potatoes	Sorrel Potato Bake
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	Not linked yet	This is a hearty summer dinner that is a very refreshing and satisfying potato gratin. The layered potato dish is baked in vegetable broth or tofu cream and topped with vegan cheese providing a great summer meal alternative.
** **	Escarole with Red Bell Peppers over Rice	Escarole, Beet and Barley Soup	** ***
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	Endives (freshly picked on the CSA farm) are slightly bitter and go well with the mild tasting red bell peppers. This leafy vegetable dish is great for hot summer evenings.	This soup of vegetables freshly picked on the CSA farm (Endives and Beets), herbs and spices is rich in taste and substance. It is very refreshing and satisfying.
** ***	Pomegranate Lentil Soup with Basil	Potato Salad with Purslane and Plum Tomatoes	** ***
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** ***	Chard with Peppers and Mushrooms over Rice	Green Bean and Red Potato Salad with Oregano	** **
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	Swiss chard freshly picked from the CSA farm is a great tasting leafy vegetable. Enriched with braised mushrooms and served over brown rice chard delivers a full dinner course	Not linked yet
** ***	Sichuan Mushrooms with New Zealand Spinach over Rice	New Zealand Spinach with Lentil	** ***
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	New Zealand spinach (freshly picked on the CSA farm) has slightly thicker leaves than regular spinach and has a richer innate salty taste that complements that of the mushroom. The Sichuan (Szechuan) pepper provides a counterpoint making this dish very refreshing.	Freshly picked New Zealand spinach from the CSA farm provides a refreshing mild leafy vegetable that does not fall apart when cooked. Complemented with lentils and spiced with cumin this soup is very tasty and satisfying.
** ***	Pesto and Buckwheat Noodles With Sun Golden Cherry Tomatoes	Ginger Carrot Soup	** ***
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	Pesto made from freshly harvested (CSA farm) basil has a wonderful flavor and makes any noodle dish light and refreshing. Complemented with tomatoes on hand it provides a quick satisfying meal.	A wonderful refreshing light soup with a nice kick from ginger and garlic. The sweet sour base complements the carrots as does the cilantro. While cooking prepare the sour cream which tops the delight.
** ***	Tomatillo Soup (Eat warm or cold.)	Roasted Jimmy Nardello Quesadilla with Corn and Black Beans	** ***
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	Tomatillos are refreshing fruity and rich in taste especially when using them freshly picked from the CSA farm. The sweetness of the carrots and yellow peppers is balanced with lime juice allowing this soup to satisfy even highest vegan expectations.	This quesadilla beats any hunger but is light and refreshing. The Jimmy Nardello sweet peppers roasted using freshly picked from the CSA farm enhance the sweet taste of the roasted corn and the black bean filling. This is a wonderful summer treat.
** ***	Baked Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms and Eggplant Sauce	Homemade Tomato Sauce using Green and Ripe Red Tomatoes	** ***
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	This is an utmost delicious dinner that is easy to prepare. Baked spaghetti squash and eggplant both harvested at the CSA farm offer a not expected rich and tasty combination. Each combined with either with mushrooms and nutritional yeast or with green tomatoes and parsley made this dinner an absolute must-try.	This tomato sauce takes 4 hours to prepare. However, this effort is rewarded by a chunky thick consistency and amazingly rich taste. Serving Suggestion: Soba noodles with tomato sauce.
** ***	French Lentils with Chard	Vegetarian Chili	** ***
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	This lentils dish is amazingly refreshing and satisfying. The rich leafy taste of the chard compliments perfectly that of the hearty French lentils.	This thick chili is right for any occasion. The soy protein “ground beef” gives it the right texture and taste. It also has a nice peppery bite to it and tastes even better the next day.
** ***	Split Pea Soup	Collard Greens with Rice	** ***
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	This basic split pea dish provides a satisfying meal without requiring sophisticated ingredients. It can be modified in various ways but will always satisfy even the greatest hunger.	Collard Greens provide such a rich taste and leafy but tender texture that they may be the best greens I have jet served. On top of that they are the easiest to prepare and risk free to cook. Served with rice this meal is most satisfying.
	Mexican Chili Mole Supreme	Radicchio, Fennel and Pear Salad	** ***
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	This passionately hot and splendidly flavored Mexican gourmet dish is definitely worthwhile the time and efforts spend in gathering the different peppers and preparing the mole (“MO-Lay” a Mexican spicy sauce).	This is salad heaven for gustatory adventures providing an unexpected rich pallet of invigorating flavors and textures. The natural bitterness of the green is buffered by the added green leaf lettuce but contrasted by the liquorish sweet taste of the fennel and the rich sweet bosc pears. The crisp but firm texture all of the greens enhance their presentation.
** ***	Broccoli Rabe with braised Onions	Dandelion Gumbo with Good Thyme Rice	** ***
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	Broccoli Rabe provides a wonderful soft green that has a mild taste and a refreshing natural bitterness. Combined with the caramelized sweet taste of the braise onion this dinner provides a great treat for hot summer days. Although easy to prepare this meal needs some basic preparation for blanching.	A delicious Louisiana gumbo prepared with a dark “roux” made from braised onions, beer and barley used as thickener as well as meat replacement. Besides of dandelion greens the seasoned vegetable include of cause the “holy trinity” (onion, celery and bell pepper). The full-bodied Cajun flavor and the supple texture and refreshing slight bitterness of the greens provided for a feast.
** ***	Stuffed Kohlrabi German-Style	Kale and Spinach Soup with Ginger	** ***
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	Kohlrabi is a firm vegetable that has a mild slightly sweetish taste. It is traditionally cooked in Germany stuffed with ground “meat” and served in a paprika “cream” sauce. Both can be equally prepared with no-fat tofu resulting in a great tasting dish.	This hearty summer soup stands on its own as a full meal. Its sweetish tasting stock is wonderfully countered by the ginger and garlic with a refreshing sweet-sour kick from red wine and lemon juice.
** ***	Pattypan Squash Stuffed with Corn	Basic Tomato Sauce with fresh Herbs	** ***
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	This elegant and great tasting dish is worth the cooking adventure. The sweet onion and corn stuffing with it’s light “custard” made from tofu sweet cream are complemented by the mild squash flesh of the shell.	This simple tomato sauce takes 1.5 hours to prepare and results in an irresistibly full flavored experience of the sweet fruity taste of fresh ripe red tomatoes. It goes well over soba noodles.
** ***	Sprouts & Smoked Chicken Salad	Roasted Eggplant Supreme ala Imam Bayildi	** ***
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	This refreshing summer salad is a treat for lovers of natural fibers. The very tender pea leaves having a mild pea flavor, the peas and the mango sweetens the fibrous texture of the shoot stems.	This is a Turkish eggplant dish that made “the priest faint” upon tasting it. Rarely will you cook a simple dish producing such an elevated gustatory experience with an extraordinarily intense fulfilling taste that is not hot or garlicky but completely engaging.
** ***	Tokyo Bekana Cabbage Risotto	Turnip Green Soup	** ***
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	Not linked yet	Turnip greens are so easy prepared by stewing in veggie broth over some braised onions and garlic. Adding some turnips makes this soup to a light but satisfying meal. The mild turnip flavor is presented without any-sweetness making this a really enjoyable experience for vegetable lovers.
** **	Mesclun Greens with Braised ‘Chicken’	Mesclun Greens with Braised ‘Burger’	** ***
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	Not linked yet	Mesclun greens have a great light bitter taste and are refreshingly served with mandarins and tossed in a fruity dressing. The vegie burgers with potato and mushroom sauce provide the substantial part of this dinner.
** ***	‘Peperoni & Sausage’ Pizza	Turnip Green and Bean Stew	** ***
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	This is a great pizza on a new fat-free flat bread that cooks and taste just great. It bakes to a dry browned thin crust that can be covered with all the toppings you want like tomato, peperoni and sausage.	This Southern dish tastes unbelievably rich, slightly bitter with a full-bodied ‘green’ flavor. The green has a great texture and the stems are soft but not mushy. The great Northern beans add as well as the ‘sausage’ patties replacing the traditionally provided meat. This stew is a must try!
** ***	‘Buffalo Wing’ Pizza	Lentil and Mushroom Stew with Barley and Dill	** ***
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	This irresistible pizza meal is a piece of cuisine art providing a visual and gustatory feast. The aroused connoisseur-like pleasures may exceed everything thought possible in a low-salt, low-sugar and fat-free diet.	The lentil mushroom stew was surprisingly good because of the smooth and mild barley base. It supported the great combination fresh and flavorful rehydrated dried mushrooms and the fresh dill herbs. This stew will be great for a potluck contribution.
** **	Escarole with Cannellini Beans	Radish Greens Soup	** **
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	A refreshing quickly prepared summer meal that is also satisfying but not heavy. The fresh little bitter taste of the escarole is balanced with a bite of red pepper flakes and sherry wine vinegar.	This light and creamy soup is surprisingly mild tasting and refreshing. However, it is also very filling. If you like fresh crunchy radishes then this will be a welcome addition to your summer menu.
** ***	Spinach-Stuffed Whole-Wheat Bread	Black Bean Soup	** **
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	The stuffed whole-wheat bread is refreshing and light and served like an Italian Calzone with hot tomato sauce. It is so delicious because of its loosely packed vegetable filling (spinach and broccoli) and dry fluffy crust.	This simple black bean soup is full bodied with a great spicy kick. .It’s coarse structure from of beans is complemented by the crunchiness of the carrots and celery contributing to its hardy character. With this soup black beans show their best side being purely delicious. .
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