Meeting your daily protein goal can be a challenge, especially if you’re not a meat-lover. Enter, beans. Beans can be an easy and delicious solution to increasing protein in your diet, and keeping a batch of these marinated beans in the refrigerator allows for an easy snack, side dish, or as a base for a delicious main meal.

Love the combo of spinach and artichoke? So do we! But have you tried it on a pizza? This delicious pizza, featuring Spinach Artichoke Bitchin’ Sauce, only takes about 30 minutes to come together. Toppings like Natural Grocers^® Brand Bulk Sun-Dried Tomatoes, organic spinach, and artichoke hearts add extra veggies, and crispy bacon brings added flavor and protein. Try adding Natural Grocers Brand Organic Pepperoncini or Organic Grated Parmesan for even more flavor!

These delicious roll-ups make great use of all that summer squash. They are simple and quick to put together and make a great side dish or appetizer. If you don’t have an outdoor grill, these can be made on the stovetop in a grill pan. To make the most of summer’s fresh herbs, you can substitute a variety of finely chopped herbs (we like basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, or chives) for the dried Italian seasoning in the goat cheese filling.

These flavorful meat kebabs make a great meal served with rice, fresh herbs, and veggies or a fun appetizer served with the sauce for dipping. Either way, they are sure to please.

This bright and citrusy kiwi salsa can be on the table in minutes. It is delicious served over fish, spooned over tacos, or eaten with tortilla chips or a cracker. It is easily doubled and can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use.

The next time you’re about to throw out your broccoli stems, make these Broccoli Stem Fries instead! These healthy green “fries” are not only delicious, they also help reduce food waste and save money too.

Jazz up your hard-boiled eggs with a little Parmesan pesto! This recipe is great for using leftover Easter eggs and a tasty appetizer or side for any springtime occasion.

The Mediterranean way of eating has long been recognized as good4u^℠, but the health benefits come from more than the food—enjoying delicious, healthy food together with friends and family is also an important component of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Placing this Mediterranean board on the table invites conversation and friendship, while everyone nibbles on an abundance of good food. Pick and choose which nibbles to add, but don’t skip the sardine pâté! Even sardine-doubters will enjoy it!

These tasty morsels make a popular appetizer or even a great side dish. The garlic and herb butter from the Natural Grocers^® Brand Garlic and Herb Butter Shrimp simplifies the process by providing a flavorful seasoning.

Inspired by Spanish Romesco sauce, this delicious soup is flavorful without being too heavy, and it’s a snap to make using pantry staples you probably already have on hand! Serve it as a side dish, as a light meal with a sandwich, or in shot or espresso glasses for an elegant appetizer.