Lunch · Mar 02, 2025
Mediterranean Grain Bowl with Whipped Hummus
Roasted veg, fluffy quinoa, lemony herbs and a swirl of whipped hummus. Meal-prep friendly.
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Creamy lemon herb pasta — in 20 minutes flat.
A silky one-pan pasta with bright lemon, soft herbs and showers of parmesan. Our most-saved weeknight dinner of the season.
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