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more people can share.

Check labels: vegetable broth

Serve bread separately; pepitas are seeds rather than an FDA major allergen but should still appear on the ingredient card.

Soup

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 (3-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• ½ tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
• Freshly ground black pepper

For serving

• Chopped parsley
• Toasted pepitas
• Crusty bread (optional)

Prepared components and optional additions

vegetable broth (required): Retain the package label or disclose all ingredients if homemade.

crusty bread (optional): Omit or serve separately for gluten-free service; conventional bread contains wheat.

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Check labels: vegetable broth, fire-roasted tomatoes

Bread is only a serving suggestion and should remain separate.

Soup

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 celery rib, diced
• ¾ teaspoon sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can cooked white beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 garlic cloves, grated
• 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 small green cabbage, about 1 pound (9 cups chopped)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Prepared components and optional additions

vegetable broth (required): Retain the package label or disclose all ingredients if homemade.

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Vegan option: Omit the optional Greek yogurt.

Gluten-free option: Serve with rice and omit naan.

Check labels: garam masala, canned tomatoes

Offer yogurt separately if provided and label it as milk-containing.

Chana masala

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• Heaping 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ cup water
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
• 3 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, plus more for serving

For serving

• Cooked brown rice or white rice
• Whole milk Greek yogurt (optional)

Prepared components and optional additions

Greek yogurt (optional): Omit for the recommended vegan version; contains milk if used.

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Source: Love & Lemons

Check labels: Dijon mustard, pickled red onions, olives

Mustard is not one of the U.S. FDA top nine but should remain visible in the full ingredient disclosure.

Salad

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups mixed yellow and red grape tomatoes, halved
• ½ English cucumber, diced
• ½ cup pickled red onions
• ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint, plus whole mint leaves for garnish

Prepared components and optional additions

pickled red onions (required): Disclose all ingredients if homemade or retain the product label.

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Check labels: curry powder, vegetable broth, coconut milk

Serve bread separately and verify any prepared broth or spice blend.

Soup

• 1 tablespoon olive, coconut, or avocado oil
• 1 large white or yellow onion, diced
• 1 large white Japanese sweet potato, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ to ¾ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (14-ounce) can light coconut milk
• 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, or two drained 15-ounce cans
• 3 cups chopped kale, stems removed

Prepared components and optional additions

curry powder (required): Retain the package label or expand a homemade blend.

vegetable broth (required): Retain the package label or disclose all ingredients if homemade.

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Check labels: canned tomatoes, coconut milk, spices

Do not place shared bread or bread utensils beside the soup if it is presented as gluten-free.

Soup

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon mild curry powder
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
• 1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 cup dry French green lentils, rinsed
• 2½ cups water
• 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
• ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

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Source: Love & Lemons

Check labels: canned coconut milk, individual spices or curry powder

Keep optional naan separate; serve with verified gluten-free rice for a gluten-free meal.

Curry

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 cups cubed butternut squash
• 3 red Thai chiles, or 1 serrano, or ½ jalapeño, thinly sliced
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• ½ cup fresh or frozen peas
• Freshly ground black pepper

For serving

• 2 cups cooked basmati rice
• Fresh basil or cilantro leaves
• Naan bread (optional)

Prepared components and optional additions

naan bread (optional): Omit for the recommended gluten-free version, or disclose the product's complete ingredients.

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Source: Love & Lemons

Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free pasta or serve over verified gluten-free polenta.

Contains in the recommended version: Tree nuts

Check labels: dairy-free milk, pasta, vegetable broth if used, vegan Parmesan if used

The source recommends cashew milk; another suitable plant milk can change the allergen profile.

Bolognese

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• ½ cup finely diced carrots
• 4 cups diced eggplant (¼-inch cubes)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ cup dry red or white wine, or vegetable broth or water (optional)
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup dairy-free milk
• 1 to 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, or dried basil and oregano
• ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
• 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup

For serving

• Freshly chopped basil (optional)
• Vegan Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Pasta, gluten-free as needed

Prepared components and optional additions

dairy-free milk (required): Record the exact product and all ingredients; the source recommends cashew milk.

vegan Parmesan (optional): Disclose all ingredients if homemade or retain the package label.

pasta (required_for_pasta_service): Use and disclose a verified gluten-free product for the recommended gluten-free version.

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Source: Minimalist Baker

Gluten-free option: Use verified gluten-free pita chips.

Check labels: pita chips, pomegranate molasses

Standard pita contains wheat; the gluten-free version must use a verified substitute and separate handling.

Salad

• 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce, or another crunchy neutral-flavored green
• 2 cups chopped fresh crunchy vegetables, such as cucumber, tomatoes, and radish
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses, or balsamic vinegar
• ¾ teaspoon ground sumac
• 1 healthy pinch each sea salt and black pepper, plus more to taste
• ½ teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
• Extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
• ⅓ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
• 1½ cups pita chips, gluten-free as needed, slightly crushed
• ¼ cup pomegranate arils, or sliced strawberries

Prepared components and optional additions

pita chips (required): Use and disclose a verified gluten-free product for the recommended gluten-free version.

pomegranate molasses (required): Retain the package label or disclose all ingredients if homemade.

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Gluten-free option: Use the specified gluten-free flour blend.

Check labels: plant milk, gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, nutritional yeast

Cashew or soy milk would introduce tree nuts or soy; select and disclose the actual plant milk used.

Fritters

• 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
• ½ cup neutral-flavored unsweetened dairy-free milk
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ cup 1:1 gluten-free flour blend, or all-purpose flour if not gluten-free
• 1½ cups corn kernels
• 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeño
• Avocado oil, for cooking

For dipping

• Guacamole (optional)
• Creamy cashew jalapeño sauce (optional)
• Vegan ranch dressing (optional)

Prepared components and optional additions

dairy-free milk (required): Record the exact product and ingredients; nut or soy milks change the allergen profile.

gluten-free flour blend (required_for_gluten_free): Retain the package label or expand the homemade blend.

optional dipping sauce (optional): Any sauce used needs its own complete ingredient disclosure.

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Contains in the recommended version: Sesame

Check labels: tahini, prepared chickpeas if used

Tahini is sesame and requires prominent labeling.

Salad

• 2 large bundles curly kale, large stems removed and roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional for an oil-free version)
• 1 healthy pinch sea salt

Dressing

• ⅓ cup tahini
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or agave
• 1 pinch sea salt (optional)
• 3 to 6 tablespoons water, to thin

Topping

• Crispy baked chickpeas (optional)

Prepared components and optional additions

crispy baked chickpeas (optional): Expand the linked component's ingredients if used. Component recipe

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Contains in the recommended version: Tree nuts

Check labels: cashews, mustard, vinegars

Contains cashews and should be physically separated from nut-free salads.

Dressing

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked
• ⅓ cup water
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus more to taste
• 2 teaspoons spicy brown or yellow mustard
• 1½ tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons chopped yellow or red onion
• ½ teaspoon celery salt or celery seeds
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Slaw

• 2 cups shredded carrot
• 4 cups packed shredded red or green cabbage

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Contains in the recommended version: Sesame, Tree nuts

Check labels: tahini, almond flour, chocolate chips

Contains two major allergens and must be prominently labeled and physically separated from allergen-minimized desserts.

Cookies

• ½ cup unsalted smooth tahini
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1 cup almond flour
• ½ cup tapioca starch or tapioca flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips or chunks

Prepared components and optional additions

chocolate chips or chunks (required): Retain the package label and verify vegan and gluten-free status.

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Source: Minimalist Baker

Gluten-free option: Use the source's gluten-free pasta option.

Check labels: pasta, olives

If conventional pasta is used, wheat is present; use separate cooking water, cookware, and utensils for the gluten-free version.

Pasta

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 medium cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 4 cups cherry tomatoes
• ½ cup water, or white wine
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ to ¾ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 (12-ounce) package pasta, gluten-free as needed
• ½ bunch kale, thinly chopped
• 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup chopped kalamata olives
• ½ to ¾ cup reserved pasta water

For serving

• Fresh basil (optional)
• Vegan Parmesan (optional)

Prepared components and optional additions

pasta (required): Use and disclose a verified gluten-free product for the recommended gluten-free version.

vegan Parmesan (optional): Disclose all ingredients if homemade or retain the package label.

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Source: Minimalist Baker

Vegan option: Omit the optional butter garnish.

If butter is offered, serve it separately with a dedicated utensil and label milk clearly.

Roasted garlic

• 1 whole garlic bulb
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• Sea salt

Mashed potatoes

• 2 pounds Yukon Gold or butterball potatoes, peeled
• 2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Butter (optional for serving)
• Chopped chives and/or rosemary (optional for sprinkling)

Prepared components and optional additions

butter (optional): Omit for the recommended vegan version; contains milk if used.

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Source: Love & Lemons

Contains in the recommended version: Tree nuts

Check labels: vegan butter, almond flour, plant milk, gluten-free flour blend, poppy seeds

The recommended almond milk and almond flour contain tree nuts; disclose the exact plant milk used.

Muffins

• ⅔ cup organic cane sugar
• ⅓ cup softened vegan butter
• 3 tablespoons lemon zest
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond flour
• ½ cup plain unsweetened dairy-free milk
• 1¼ cups 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1½ tablespoons poppy seeds

Prepared components and optional additions

vegan butter (required): Retain the package label and verify vegan and gluten-free status.

dairy-free milk (required): Record the exact product; the source uses almond milk.

gluten-free flour blend (required): Retain the package label or expand the homemade blend.

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Source: Minimalist Baker

Check labels: miso paste, vegetable broth

The source specifies chickpea miso; substituting ordinary miso may introduce soy. Optional sesame garnish introduces sesame.

Soup

• 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup diced white or yellow onion
• 4 large cloves garlic, minced
• 4 heaping cups kabocha squash, peeled and cut into 1½-inch pieces
• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups chopped kale or other hearty greens
• 2 tablespoons chickpea miso paste, or white miso

For serving

• Sesame seeds (optional)

Prepared components and optional additions

miso paste (required): Record the exact product; white miso commonly contains soy, while the source's chickpea miso may not.

vegetable broth (required): Retain the package label or disclose all ingredients if homemade.

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Contains in the recommended version: Sesame

Check labels: dried cranberries, rice vinegar, roasted chickpeas

The recipe includes sesame seeds. Avocado is best added close to serving.

Carrot-ginger dressing

• ¾ cup chopped carrots
• ⅓ to ½ cup water
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling

Salad

• 1 recipe roasted chickpeas
• 1 bunch curly kale, stems removed and leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1 small red beet, grated
• ½ watermelon radish, very thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, cubed
• 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
• ¼ cup pepitas, toasted
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Prepared components and optional additions

roasted chickpeas (required): This linked component's ingredients must be expanded on the final card. Component recipe

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Source: Love & Lemons

Vegan option: Omit goat cheese or use a verified vegan alternative.

Gluten-free option: Omit croutons or use verified gluten-free bread.

Check labels: Dijon mustard, sun-dried tomatoes, optional croutons, optional vegan cheese

Keep cheese and croutons separate so the shared base remains vegan and gluten-free.

Salad

• ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, or kalamata olives
• 1½ cups cooked quinoa
• 4 cups loosely packed chopped kale
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• ¼ cup goat cheese crumbles, vegan or dairy-free as needed (optional)

Crispy chickpeas

• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1½ tablespoons olive or avocado oil
• ¼ teaspoon each sea salt and black pepper

Croutons

• 2 cups day-old sturdy bread, gluten-free as needed, torn into 1-inch pieces (optional)
• 1 teaspoon avocado or olive oil
• 1 healthy pinch each sea salt and black pepper

Dressing

• 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 to 1½ tablespoons maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 pinch each sea salt and black pepper

Prepared components and optional additions

goat cheese (optional): Omit or use and disclose a vegan substitute for the recommended vegan version; dairy goat cheese contains milk.

bread (optional): Omit or use and disclose verified gluten-free bread for the recommended gluten-free version.

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Source: Minimalist Baker

Check labels: optional vegan feta

Choosing pistachios instead of pepitas introduces tree nuts; the actual choice must be disclosed.

Dressing

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional for an oil-free version)
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¾ teaspoon maple syrup

Salad

• 5 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups cucumber, cut into 1-inch chunks
• ¼ cup very thinly sliced red onion
• ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
• ½ to 1 thinly sliced jalapeño, or ¼ to ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup pepitas or roughly chopped shelled pistachios
• ½ cup vegan feta crumbles (optional)

Prepared components and optional additions

pepitas or pistachios (required_choice): Record which option was used; pistachios are tree nuts.

vegan feta (optional): Retain the package label or disclose all ingredients if homemade.

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Contains in the recommended version: Tree nuts

Check labels: cashews, almond flour, shredded coconut, vanilla extract

Contains cashews and almonds and should not share trays or utensils with nut-free desserts.

Energy bites

• 1 cup packed pitted Medjool dates
• 1 cup raw cashews
• ¾ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice
• ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch sea salt

For rolling

• ¼ to ⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 tablespoon lime zest

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Check labels: vegetable broth, mustard, chili powder, liquid smoke, hot sauce

Several condiments and flavorings require package-label verification even though the source categorizes the recipe as gluten-free.

Beans

• 3 cups dry pinto beans, soaked overnight or at least 6 hours
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or water for an oil-free version
• 1½ cups chopped white or yellow onion
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• Water, enough to cover beans by 1 inch
• 2 tablespoons yellow or spicy brown mustard
• ½ cup tomato paste, plus more to taste
• ⅓ cup coconut sugar, or maple syrup or stevia
• ¼ teaspoon each sea salt and black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 to 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

Prepared components and optional additions

vegetable broth (required): Retain the package label or disclose all ingredients if homemade.

liquid smoke and hot sauce (required_or_optional): Retain the product labels and verify gluten-free status.

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Check labels: Dijon mustard

Use clean baking sheets and utensils if preparing for guests avoiding gluten cross-contact.

Potatoes

• 2 pounds small potatoes, halved or quartered
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Dressing

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary, or thyme
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

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Source: Love & Lemons

Check labels: dried spices

Choose verified gluten-free chips if serving as a dip and keep their utensils separate.

Beans

• 2 cups dry pinto beans
• 8 cups water, plus more as needed
• 1 white onion, half cut into wedges and half diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¾ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus more to taste

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Source: Love & Lemons

Check labels: Dijon mustard, olives, sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are not an FDA major allergen but should still be listed for guests with other allergies.

Salad

• 6 small red or yellow potatoes
• 1 cup green beans or haricots verts, trimmed
• 1 head lettuce, chopped
• ½ cup pitted Niçoise, green, or kalamata olives
• ½ cup sliced tomato
• ½ medium red beet, finely grated or sliced (optional)

Chickpeas

• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon dried dill, or 2 teaspoons fresh dill
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 tablespoon roasted unsalted sunflower seeds

Dressing

• 3 tablespoons minced shallot
• 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ⅓ cup white or red wine vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper
• ¼ cup olive oil

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Contains in the recommended version: Tree nuts

Check labels: tortilla chips, chili powder, cashew dressing

The dressing contains cashews. Chips should be verified and kept separate until service.

Salad

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil, plus more for massaging kale
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ¾ teaspoon sea salt
• ¾ cup cheesy jalapeño cashew dressing
• 1 small bunch lacinato kale, rinsed and chopped
• 1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed and chopped
• 2 cups tortilla chips, broken into bite-sized pieces
• 1 large avocado, sliced (optional)

Prepared components and optional additions

cheesy jalapeño cashew dressing (required): This linked component contains cashews and its complete ingredients must be expanded on the final card. Component recipe

tortilla chips (required): Retain the package label and verify gluten-free status.

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Check labels: vegetable broth, canned tomatoes

If the cook changes the flexible vegetable or bean choices, the final ingredient card must reflect those changes.

Soup

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 small sweet potato, diced
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano, or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or rosemary
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped green beans
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1½ cups chopped kale

Prepared components and optional additions

vegetable broth (required): Retain the package label or disclose all ingredients if homemade.

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Source: Love & Lemons

Vegan option: Skip dairy cheese and sour cream or place them in a separate labeled station.

Check labels: vegetable broth, chipotles in adobo, chili powder

Any dairy toppings should have separate utensils and prominent milk labeling.

Chili

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 (14-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup water or vegetable broth
• 3 chipotle peppers from a can of chipotles in adobo, diced
• 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving

Topping options

• Avocado, diced or sliced
• Greek yogurt or sour cream
• Jalapeño or serrano peppers, diced or sliced
• Fresh cilantro
• Pickled onions

Prepared components and optional additions

Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional): Omit or serve separately for the recommended vegan version; contains milk if used.

pickled onions (optional): Disclose all ingredients if homemade or retain the product label.

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Source: Love & Lemons

Contains in the recommended version: Tree nuts

Check labels: pine nuts, capers, canned tomatoes, serving accompaniment

Contains pine nuts. Use polenta or potatoes rather than conventional bread or pasta for gluten-free service.

Caponata

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium eggplant, cut into ½- to ¾-inch cubes
• 5 medium cloves garlic, minced
• ½ to ¾ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained
• ¾ cup water
• ⅓ cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons capers
• ¼ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
• ¼ cup freshly chopped basil (optional)

For serving

• Pasta (optional)
• Polenta (optional)
• Toasted crusty bread, whole wheat or gluten-free (optional)
• Mashed potatoes (optional)

Prepared components and optional additions

serving accompaniment (optional): Record the actual accompaniment and its ingredients; use a verified gluten-free option for the recommended gluten-free version.

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Source: Minimalist Baker

Gluten-free option: Omit croutons or make them with verified gluten-free bread.

Contains in the recommended version: Sesame

Check labels: tahini, optional bread

Contains sesame. Conventional croutons contain wheat and should not be placed on the shared salad.

Garlic croutons

• 2 cups cubed white or wheat bread, gluten-free if needed (optional)
• ¼ cup olive or avocado oil
• ¼ teaspoon each garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper

Beans

• 1 (15-ounce) can white or butter beans, rinsed and drained
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for topping

Salad

• 10 ounces kale, chopped with large stems removed
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 pinch each sea salt and black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Dressing

• ⅓ cup tahini
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Juice of 1½ lemons
• 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 pinch each sea salt and black pepper
• Hot water, to thin

Prepared components and optional additions

bread (optional): Omit or use and disclose verified gluten-free bread for the recommended gluten-free version.

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Source: Minimalist Baker