My sister made this amazing dish for my family when we were visiting her farm. It is so earthy and wonderful, and the tahini sauce is luscious. Be warned: this is definitely not an easy-peasy dish, but so worth the time. Ingredients: for the lentils: 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 carrots, peeled and cut… Continue reading Cathy’s Eggplant and Lentils
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Mom’s Chickpea Salad
This recipe is from my mom! A great alternative to egg salad, it makes a great lunch option. Try it on bread as a sandwich, or just on its own! Ingredients: 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 celery sticked, diced 1/4 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup red grapes, chopped 1 tsp. curry 1/4… Continue reading Mom’s Chickpea Salad
Veggie Burgers
Okay, so this really isn't a recipe. But I wanted to add it to the site to remind me of dinner options when I can't think of anything else to make. Ingredients: Veggie burgers Gluten-free buns Toppings: ketchup, mustard, vegan mayo, tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, grilled onions Side: you could do sauerkraut, corn on the cob,… Continue reading Veggie Burgers
Hearty Hot Pot Minestrone
The goal of this recipe = easy! I use frozen vegetables to cut down on the chopping time. Ingredients: 1 (28 oz) can of diced tomatoes, with juice 1 (15.5 oz) can of Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15.5 oz) can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups frozen broccoli 1 cup frozen… Continue reading Hearty Hot Pot Minestrone
Chickpea Coconut Curry
This curry uses canned chickpeas as the protein - super yummy! Ingredients: 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1 Tbsp cumin seeds 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 tsp fine sea salt 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 tsp grated fresh ginger (or 1/4 tsp powdered ginger) 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp pepper… Continue reading Chickpea Coconut Curry
Casablanca Quinoa
I've taken this recipe from Dahlia Abraham-Klein's, The Silk Road Vegetarian (2014, p.158). It has to be the easiest recipe on earth, and your kids will love it! Ingredients: 1 cup dried quinoa 3 strands saffron 4 tbsp chopped dried apricots 4 tbsp raisins 4 tbsp golden raisins 4 tbsp dried cranberries 2 tbsp shelled pistachios 2… Continue reading Casablanca Quinoa
Vegetable Quinoa
I made this one up myself! You can really add any vegetables you have on hand. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa 3 cups vegetable stock 1 onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 zucchini, chopped 1 yellow squash, chopped 1 can beans (I like red beans) several huge fistfuls of arugula (I use the pre-washed and… Continue reading Vegetable Quinoa
Sweet Potato Fries
An easy side dish for any meal! INGREDIENTS 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper PREPARATION Heat the oven to 400 F. Cut the sweet potatoes into sticks 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long. Toss the sweet potatoes,… Continue reading Sweet Potato Fries
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