Balsamic-Roasted Seitan
1 & 1/2 lbs cipollini onions (or small white boiling onions) 16 oz of seitan cut into 1-inch chunks 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 cup dry red wine 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter, melted 1/4 cup tamari/soy sauce 1 TBSP honey (or about 6 drops of liquid stevia) 1 TBSP chopped, fresh parsley Preheat oven to 475. In a large saucepan over high heat, bring approx 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the onions & blanch for 30 seconds. Drain the onions in a colander & cool under cold running water. Pull off their skins & drain. In a large ovenproof saute pan,...
Read MorePasta Fagiole
Just one of many ways to make this type of dish…. butter, ghee, or extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped garlic (however much you like), cut into chunks 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (or more) 4 carrots, chopped 4 celery stalks, chopped 32 oz veggie or chicken broth 2 cans cannelini or great northern beans handful of parsley, chopped (optional) 1 lb whole grain pasta (elbows or small shells work well for this) pure salt & freshly ground pepper to taste While the water for the pasta is heating up, prep veggies. Heat butter or oil in large saute pan & cook onions, gently,...
Read MoreMoroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup
extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 6 to 8 cloves garlic, pressed 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cumin 1 heaping tsp sweet paprika 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes 3 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed well 32 oz vegetable or chicken broth 1 teaspoon natural sugar (or 2 drops liquid stevia) pure salt (to taste) 5 oz baby spinach Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and saute until it begins to turn translucent, but don’t let it brown. Add the garlic and spices and saute a minute or two. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, broth,...
Read MoreLentil & Vegetable Soup
1 & 1/2 cups green or brown lentils 1 bay leaf 6 cups of water 2 carrots, chopped 1 small to medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 celery stalks, chopped 1/2 of a red bell pepper, chopped 1 15 oz can stewed tomatoes 1 & 1/2 tsp pure salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup tamari/soy sauce 1 bunch baby spinach (optional) Put lentils in a large pot with the bay leaf & water. Cook, covered, over medium heat 30 mins. Prep veggies while lentils cook. Add the carrots onion & continue cooking about 5 mins. Add the garlic, celery, bell pepper, tomatoes, salt & pepper...
Read MoreGarlic Mashed Potatoes & Parsnips
1 & 1/2 lbs potatoes (such as red or yukon gold), peeled & cut into chunks 1 lb parsnips, peeled & cut into chunks 1 & 1/2 TBSP pure salt, plus additional to taste 1 head of garlic, cloves separated & peeled 1/2 stick of butter or 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil freshly ground black pepper to taste Put the potatoes, parsnips & peeled, whole garlic cloves in a large saucepan with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil & add the salt. Reduce the heat & simmer until the veggies mash easily when pressed against the side of the pan with a wooden spoon, about 15...
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