Tahini

Falafels aren't just rich in protein. Just 1 serving of our falafel-filled sandwich provides almost half of your daily value of folate, essential for rapidly growing tissues.

Tahini is the star ingredient of these decadent gluten-free blondies with dark chocolate and sweet cherries.

Layered with frangipane, a sweet almond cream typically used in French pastries, this gorgeous dessert substitutes tahini for a twist on the traditional.

This chunky version of hummus, known as Hummus Masabacha, contains whole chickpeas for a fresh take on the dish.

Kofte is the Middle Eastern version of a meatball, and they can be made with lamb, ground beef or even fish. Our version is made with ground lamb or beef and paired with a cool, crispy cucumber and radish salad.

This energy bowl is full of flavor and color. The beef provides iron, which helps transport oxygen through your body, increasing energy, mood and concentration.

Our version of alfredo pasta takes advantage of plant-based ingredients, such as mushrooms, cashews, nutritional yeast and tahini to amp up the flavor and the nutrition. You can easily keep this recipe dairy-free by using almond milk or another non-dairy milk.

Turmeric-roasted chicken and cauliflower along with crisp lettuce, cucumber and tomato make this a satisfying plate, no bread required.

Millet is a powerhouse of nutrition that lends a nutty taste. Here, it becomes a gluten-free base for a superfood-packed grain bowl topped with veggies and a homemade Asian dressing for a satisfying and healing meal.

A great beach-house snack.

Craving guac but don't have any ripe avocados on hand? This recipe calls for edamame in place of avocados. Blistered shishito peppers add a deep smoky flavor.

Roasting radishes mellows out their pungent flavor. Here, we use their green tops to provide a nutrient boost while minimizing waste. This dish makes a great side, or make it a main by serving it in a bowl topped with fried eggs.

This showstopping cauliflower dish is smothered in a crowd-pleasing tahini sauce. Crunchy nuts, sweet raisins and fresh herbs lend even more taste and texture to this incredibly delicious side or vegetarian main.

Chicken thighs contain more energy-supporting iron than chicken breasts, and they’re juicier and more flavorful. Here they work perfectly with sweet-savory pistachios and a rich citrus sauce.