We're back with "making MONDAY MEATLESS"

Meatless Monday has become a staple around our house, how about yours? Replacing meat just once a week, can really make a big change in your overall health, and let's get real, vegetables are a "natural medicine" in the fight against obesity and disease. SO fill that refrigerator drawer with a rainbow of veggies and get creative!

Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, Chickpeas and Goat Cheese (courtesy of Woman's Day)

• 1 head(s) broccoli, (cut into small florets)
• 1 red onion, (cut into 1/2-in.-thick wedges)
• 4 clove(s) garlic, (smashed)
• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
• 1 can(s) (15-oz) chickpeas, (rinsed)
• 12 ounce(s) whole-grain pasta
• 2 ounce(s) goat cheese, crumbled

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Directions

1. Heat oven to 425°F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss 1 head broccoli (cut into small florets), 1 red onion (cut into 1/2-in.-thick wedges), 4 cloves garlic (smashed), 2 Tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes.
2. Toss one 15-oz can chickpeas (rinsed) with the broccoli mixture and roast for 6 minutes more.
3. Meanwhile, cook 12 oz whole-grain pasta. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, drain the pasta and return it to the pot, then toss with 2 oz crumbled goat cheese and the reserved water.
4. Toss with the roasted vegetables and top with additional goat cheese, if desired.

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Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

1/4 cup pitted green olives

1 cupdiced feta cheese

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1 ripe tomato, chopped
 

1/4 cup virgin olive oil

1/8 cup lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

Directions  Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain, and rinse with cold water.

When orzo is cool, transfer to a medium bowl and mix in olives, feta cheese, parsley, dill, and tomato. In a small bowl, whisk together oil and lemon juice. Pour over pasta, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill before serving.