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Eggplant in a pile outdoors.

Baba Ganoush


Pile of jalapeno peppers.

Baked Jalapeño Poppers


Baked portabella fries with marina sauce on a table.

Baked Portabella Mushroom Fries


A picture of a large kale leaf

Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad


Lime cut in half, and then in quarters, on wood cutting board.

Canned Tomato Salsa
(Salsa de tomate en conserva)


Raw carrots on wooden cutting board.

Carrot Raisin Salad
(Ensalada de zanahoria y pasas)


Classic Braising Greens


Pile of large tomatoes, groups of three of four tomatoes are still on the vine.

Corn and Chile Salad
(Ensalada de maíz y chile)


Can of corn with the lid removed.

Corn Casserole
(Cazuela de maíz)


Crispy brussel sprouts in bowl with spoon.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Honey


Green peanut butter smoothie in a glass with a reusable straw.

Green Peanut Butter Smoothie


Chopped kale in bowl with dressing and seasonings.

Kale and Avocado Salad


Massaged kale salad topped with shredded parmesan.

Massaged Kale with Garlic and Lemon


Microwaved Kale Chips


Potatoes, uncooked, on towel next to the stove top.

Potato Salad
(Ensalada de papa)


Basket with spaghetti squash on counter top.

Spicy Black Bean Spaghetti Squash


Whole sweet potatoes stacked on each other with parsley on the side.

Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole


Fresh raw cucumbers in a pile.

Tomato Cucumber Salad


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Smoothies are a go-to breakfast for many, especially as the weather warms up. Have you tried adding beans to your smoothie yet?? It may sound odd but trust us - it works! Boost the fiber, protein, and creaminess of your smoothie by adding beans. Try this Chocolate Banana Black Bean Smoothie and the Strawberry Banana White Bean Smoothie and let us know what you think. We'd love to see your photos, so please tag us!

Find the recipe for both these smoothies at Food Smart Colorado, link in bio.

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Smoothies are a go-to breakfast for many, especially as the weather warms up. Have you tried adding beans to your smoothie yet?? It may sound odd but trust us - it works! Boost the fiber, protein, and creaminess of your smoothie by adding beans. Try this Chocolate Banana Black Bean Smoothie and the Strawberry Banana White Bean Smoothie and let us know what you think. We'd love to see your photos, so please tag us! Find the recipe for both these smoothies at Food Smart Colorado, link in bio. Photo by PhD student @alegumeaday #FoodSmartColorado #CSUExtension #lovepulses #pulses #beans #smoothie #smoothies #legumes #Fiber #Protein #HealthyEating
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Rhubarb is one of the first garden offerings starting in early May! Learn all about Rhubarb, preservation methods, as well as a delicious rhubarb lemonade recipe by visiting the link in our bio. 

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Rhubarb is one of the first garden offerings starting in early May! Learn all about Rhubarb, preservation methods, as well as a delicious rhubarb lemonade recipe by visiting the link in our bio. #foodsmartcolorado #rhubarb #coloradoproduce #rhubarblemonade #nutrition #healthbenefits
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Spring is a wonderful time in Colorado. Visit the link in our bio to explore ideas and ways to re-energize your body and be active in the spring!

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Spring is a wonderful time in Colorado. Visit the link in our bio to explore ideas and ways to re-energize your body and be active in the spring! #foodsmartcolorado #spring #colorado #nature #active #biking #yoga #running #outdoors
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Learn what gluten is, how to bake without gluten, baking tips, and much more about gluten free baking by visiting the link that's in our bio!

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Learn the many different suggestions and ways to add variety to your physical activity by visiting the link in our bio!

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