Walnuts

Dates and walnuts take the place of gluten, sugar and butter in these no-bake high-protein vegan bars.

Spiral slicers turn butternut squash into super-quick cooking “noodles”: two to three minutes in a pan, and the orange curls are ready to star in a delicious lentil dinner.

Crisp-tender green beans add body to this Greek-style salad.

As simple as combining a few ingredients in a bowl and refrigerating overnight, Bircher muesli is the go-to choice for a nutritious, quick-and-delicious breakfast.

Roasted oranges lend a caramelized sweetness to this hearty lentil salad. Serve over a bed of peppery greens such as watercress or arugula.

This simple Italian combination is tasty on its own, or it can be filled out with roasted or steamed vegetables.