Quinoa Caprese Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 2-6 A colorful and tasty quinoa caprese salad. Perfect for an al fresco lunch or summer holiday party. Ingredients 2 cups cherry tomatoes – halved or quartered depending on size 1 cup fresh mozzarella – either bocconcini or ciliegine…
Farinata (Socca) with Basil and Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes
Farinata (Socca) with Basil and Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: An Italian chickpea pancake/flatbread perfect for any topping and any crowd. An appetizer ready with little effort but big wow factor. Ingredients 1 cup chickpea flour 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 clove of garlic,…
Double Trouble Broccoli, Almond, Tomato Bowl
Double Trouble Broccoli, Almond, Tomato Bowl Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 servings Tomatoes two ways, almonds two ways, broccoli two ways, and two types of grain. Double the fun in this grain and veggie bowl. Ingredients 1/2 cup dry quinoa, prepared according to packaging 1/2 cup dry Israeli couscous, prepared according to…
Quinoa Tabouli with Roasted Tomatoes
Quinoa Tabouli with Roasted Tomatoes Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 4-6 A delicious vegan spin on traditional tabouli! Ingredients 4 cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise olive oil spray salt and freshly cracked pepper 1 package Nature’s Earthly Choice Quinoa 1 can vegetable broth 1 cup water 3…
Tortellini with Fresh Tomatoes, Artichokes and Smoked Mozzarella
Tortellini with Fresh Tomatoes, Artichokes and Smoked Mozzarella Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 2 Tortellini with fresh tomatoes, artichokes, salty olives and smoked mozzarella. A strong and flavorful sauce for tortellini. Ingredients 1 9 oz package of fresh tortellini – I used spinach and cheese 1 vegetable…
Quinoa and Lentil Salad
Quinoa and Lentil Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 2 to 4 A protein packed quinoa and lentil salad with walnuts, tomatoes and feta cheese. Ingredients ½ cup of uncooked lentils 1 cup of uncooked quinoa 1 bouillon cube 2 large tomatoes 4 oz feta cheese 2…
Blue Cheese Grits with Stewed Tomatoes
Blue Cheese Grits with Stewed Tomatoes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A lowcountry Southern breakfast – blue cheese grits topped with stewed tomatoes Ingredients 10 roma tomatoes 1/4 cup green pepper, finely diced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 cup stone-ground or whole grain grits 2 cups 2% milk 2 cups water…
Tomato Kale Polenta Skillet
Tomato Kale Polenta Skillet Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 This one skillet dish combines the delicious flavors of roasted tomatoes, crispy kale & cheesy polenta in a simple recipe that’s vegetarian & gluten free. Ingredients 18 oz polenta ¼ cup mascarpone cheese ¼ cup parmesan cheese…
Giant Limas with Tomatoes, Spinach and Olives
Giant Limas with Tomatoes, Spinach and Olives Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Enjoy this vegan, Mediterranean feast – a stew of giant lima beans, spinach, and tomatoes with lots of Greek herbs Ingredients 1/2 lb (a rounded cup) dried giant lima beans 1 1/2 quarts water (10 cups for those of you who…
Easy oven roasted tomatoes + a pasta recipe
Easy oven roasted tomatoes + a pasta recipe Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 60-90 minutes Total time: 65-95 minutes Serves: Get little flavor explosions with these easy oven roasted tomatoes! Ingredients For the tomatoes: 10 tomatoes (organic if possible) 2 sprigs of rosemary 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon of coarse sea salt…
Caprese salad
Caprese salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A recipe that doesn’t make you nervous, easy and light Ingredients 2-3 tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick A big ball of fresh mozzarella, sliced thin Handful of fresh basil Olive oil Balsamic dressing Kosher salt Instructions View the full recipe at Henry Happened →
Red Lentil Marinara Sauce
Red Lentil Marinara Sauce Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 55 minutes Serves: 8 With a hefty dose of protein in every single serving, this hearty, kid-friendly sauce makes just about anything a meal. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 2…