A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Spicy Lacto-Fermented Carrots Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 3-5 days Total time: 5 minutes Serves: 6-8 servings Spicy pickled carrots that literally make themselves. Pickled carrots have never been tastier or easier. Ingredients 5-6 carrots 5-6 cloves of garlic 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper {1/2 teaspoon is pretty spicy!} 1 tablespoon sea…
Lemon Garlic Asparagus Prep time: Cook time: Total time: less than 30 minutes Serves: Serves 4 Lemon Garlic Asparagus is simply steamed asparagus tossed with a simple dressing of preserved lemon juice, garlic-infused olive oil and an herb, my favorite being tarragon. Thinly sliced radishes are added for texture, color and, for those of us…
Homemade Tofu Bacon Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 6 minutes Total time: 1 hour 16 minutes Serves: 15 slices Homemade tofu bacon is a very easy recipe to make and grill and it’s great in sandwiches, salads, stews, or as a side dish. Ingredients 14 ounce block firm organic tofu 1/4 cup tamari, or…
Cauliflower & Celery Root Purée with Sautéed Beet Greens Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 3 This cauliflower and celery root purée is a great alternative to mashed potatoes. Ingredients 1/2 pound of celery root 1/2 large cauliflower head, about 5 cups 4 cloves of garlic, pressed or…
Warm Cauliflower with Nigella Seeds Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A warm salad dotted with cauliflower is perfect for light lunch or as a side. Ingredients 1/2 small head of cauliflower, washed and cut into small florets 2 teaspoon neutral oil 1 teaspoon nigella seed 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno (or use 1 teaspoon…
Spicy Maple Glazed Parsnips Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 45 mins Serves: 4 servings A sweet and spicy parsnip side dish that will add some flair to any meal. Ingredients 2lbs parsnips, peeled and cut into thin wedges 2 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tbsp apple cider…
Celeriac, Pear & Rocket Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: 15 minutes Serves: A fresh take on celeriac. Raw and crunchy with sweet pear, Dijon vinaigrette & punchy capers. Ingredients 1 Medium celeriac (peeled weight approx 400g/1lb) 2 Tbsp Lemon juice 1 Large firm pear A few handfuls of rocket 2-3 Tbsp…
Simple Chickpea Flour Pancakes/Flatbreads Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 15 minutes Serves: A post all about chickpea flour and a multipurpose recipe for high-protein, gluten-free chickpea flour pancakes/flatbreads. Ingredients 1/2 C Chickpea Flour 1/4 tsp Baking powder 1/2 tsp Salt Pinch of chili flakes Pepper 1/2 C Water (Fresh herbs, other spices, etc.) Instructions…
Lightened-up Eggplant Caponata Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A lightened up version of the thick, sweet and fragrant traditional Sicilian “caponata”. Ingredients 2 Medium aubergines 2 Tbsp Olive oil, divided 1 Onion, diced 2 Sticks of celery, diced 1 Small red or yellow pepper, diced 3 Cloves of garlic 1 400g/14oz Can of…
Maple & Curry Acorn Squash Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes Total time: 35-40 minutes Serves: 3 Sweet and savory roasted acorn squash dish that is easy to make. Ingredients 1 large acorn squash (a bit over a pound) 1 TBS olive oil 1 TBS maple syrup 1/2 – 1 tsp curry dash…
Saigon Hoppin’ John Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6-8 Thai inspired hoppin’ John flavored with lemongrass, coconut milk and ginger Ingredients 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1 cup long-grain brown rice 1 1/2 cups fresh black-eyed or pink-eyed peas, shelled 1 teaspoon fresh grated or minced ginger 1 4-inch stalk fresh lemongrass,…
Warm Potato Salad with Tahini Dill Dressing Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 6 A warm salad of potatoes and kale with a zesty, creamy tahini-dill dressing. Ingredients 4 medium red skin potatoes 2 tbsp olive oil 1 bunch of kale salt & pepper to season 1 cup…