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The Addy Bean: Plant Forward Recipes

Addy Bean Monthly | A Low-Stress New Year, One Pot at a Time

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

Let's Eat More Plants!

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Simple Recipe for a gentle and nourishing January

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​Roasted Romanesco with Parmesan. ​
Roasting veggies is my go-to for a healthy, easy side or meal addition. Simple recipes like this make eating well effortless!

January Cooking Inspiration

This month I’m sharing some of my one-pot faves.
Soups, stews, curries, and more are a low effort, healthy, and easy way to nourish yourself this month.

Easy January Recipe

Creamy Sweet Potato and Rotisserie Chicken Soup

An Easy one pot dish thats nourishing and easy!

Winter Produce Highlight: Citrus

I love winter because that’s when citrus fruits truly shine. From sweet oranges to tangerines to grapefruit to pomelos, winter citrus is at peak flavor and so versatile.
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I love slicing and dehydrating it for fun snacks and mocktail or cocktail garnishes, enjoying it as a pre- or post-workout bite, dipping it in dark chocolate for a simple treat, squeezing or tossing right into a citrus based smoothie, or sectioning it and tossing it into some of my favorite salads.
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Sumo oranges are my go-to, super juicy, easy to peel, and perfect for everyday snacking.

Welcoming A Gentle Start To The New Year

Here’s my New Year’s resolution hot take: a new year doesn’t have to come with big resets or drastic changes.

January can be a quieter time for settling into routines, cooking simple, nourishing meals, and focusing on what feels supportive right now.

I like to treat this time as an opportunity to choose consistency over perfection and comfort over overwhelm.

A Little Life Update 💛

Little Eleanor arrived on 12/16/2025, and Jacob and I rang in the new year with baby burps, coos, dirty diapers, and lots and lots of feedings.

As I focus on nourishing both my baby and myself during these early weeks, I hope you’re finding a gentle, supportive start to 2026 as well.

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Happy New Year!
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Warmly,
​Sarah Harper, MS, RD​
Your friendly, plant-loving dietitian

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The Addy Bean: Plant Forward Recipes

Sarah Harper, MS, RD

Registered Dietitian and plant-forward food blogger sharing delicious under-an-hour recipes, meal prep tips, pantry essentials, and plant-based proteins to help you build balanced plates and eat more plants your way. Website: www.addybean.com

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