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Category Archives: Vegetarian

Pasta e ceci

4 Tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tbsp tomato paste 3/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas 1/2 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini, macaroni) Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add the garlic and cook, stirring until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and salt, and fry for 30 seconds. Add […]

Pecan praline sauce

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 6 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 Tbsp heavy cream 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine brown sugar, butter, cream, and salt. Simmer 3-5 minutes until thick and bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and […]

Three-bean chili mac

1 yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp flour 2 Tbsp chili powder 15 oz diced tomatoes 15 oz tomato sauce 15 oz kidney beans, drained 15 oz black beans, drained 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained 1 cup frozen corn kernels 2 cups vegetable broth 2 cups macaroni noodles 1 cup sharp […]

Huevos rancheros quesadilla

1 12-inch tortilla 1/2 cup shredded cheese (for example, Monterey Jack) 4 eggs 1/2 cup black bean salsa 1 large avocado, sliced In a large skillet, heat up tortilla in 1 tsp oil, add cheese to one half, and fold. Cook on both sides until cheese is melted. Remove from pan, cut in half, and […]

Gnocchi with tomato sauce

1/4 cup olive oil fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, chopped 1/2 yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 28 oz crushed tomatoes 16 oz gnocchi 6 oz mozzarella balls, halved 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add a portion of parsley and basil and cook 5 minutes. Add onion and […]

Lentil salad

1 lemon 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 Tbsp oregano 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup brown lentils, dry 1/2 bunch parsley, roughly chopped 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 red onion, finely diced Cook lentils. (Boil 4 cups of water, add lentils, and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.) Drain and rinse […]

Mango smoothie

1 banana 1 cup plain yogurt 1 1/2 cup frozen mango 1/2 cup ice cubes 1 Tbsp honey (optional) Blend banana, yogurt, mango, and honey in blender. Add ice and blend until smooth.

Peach cobbler

3 Tbsp brown sugar, packed 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1 1/4 lbs peaches, peeled and sliced in half-inch wedges (or 1 lb frozen sliced peaches) 1 Tbsp water 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp flour 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup flour 2 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp baking […]

Maple mashed sweet potatoes

4 sweet potatoes, large 1 Tbsp butter, softened 2 Tbsp sour cream 2 Tbsp maple syrup Poke holes in sweet potatoes with a fork, then bake 50 minutes at 375 F. Let cool slightly. Scoop sweet potato flesh into a large bowl, combine with other ingredients, and mash until smooth. Add salt and pepper to […]

Avocado toast

1 slice of bread, darkly toasted 1/2 avocado Mash and spread avocado half onto bread. Top with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and red pepper flakes.