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Acorn Squash Pasta Salad

Total Time: 1 hour Serves: 8

Apple Celery Slaw with Nuts

Total Time: 20 minutes Serves: 6

Apple Salad with Celery

Total Time: 10 minutes Serves: 8
Apple Sandwiches

Apple Sandwiches

Total Time: 10 minutes Serves: 2

Avocado and Papaya Salad

Total Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4
Avocado toast

Avocado Toast

Total Time: 10 Minutes Serves: 4

Baked Apples and Squash

Total Time: 45 minutes Serves: 4

Baked Beet Chips

Total Time: 30 minutes Serves: 3

Baked Fries

Total Time: 45 minutes Serves: 4

Baked Plantain Chips

Total Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4
BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Total Time: 14-56 minutes Serves: 4

Beet and Sweet Potato Fries

Total Time: 20 minutes Serves: 5

Bell Pepper Fajitas

Total Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4

Black Bean and Fresh Corn Salsa

Total Time: 15 minutes Serves: 6

Black Bean and Vegetable Quesadilla

Total Time: 45 minutes Serves: 6

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Recipes are compiled to be shared by the Greater Chicago Food Depository for informational purposes only. Nutrition information is based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 Guidelines.