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Brussels & Bulgar Bowl

Brussels & Bulgar Bowl

Brussels & Bulgar Bowl with roasted potatoes, brussels sprouts, onion, and radishes served over bulgar wheat. A simple but delicious grain bowl! Try serving this grain bowl with a protein such as chickpeas, chicken, or tempeh. Ingredients Serves: 3-4 Time: 30 minutes Brussels & Bulgar 

Braised Sprouts & Tomatoes

Braised Sprouts & Tomatoes

Braised Sprouts & Tomatoes with kale is a delicious side dish that is easy to make. This pairs well with protein and herby grains. We served this dish with rice and great northern beans cooked in vegetable stock. Ingredients Serves: 3-4 Time: 30 Minutes Braised 

Carrot Cashew Curry Dip

Carrot Cashew Curry Dip

Carrot Cashew Curry Dip is a delicious, creamy, easy dip to make for a potluck. Serve with crudité or pita, or try it out as a spread!

Ingredients

Carrot Cashew Curry Dip

  • 1 cup cashews, soaked
  • 2-3 large carrots, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 Tbs curry paste
  • 1/2 Tbs curry powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbs lemon juice
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Directions

  1. Begin by boiling enough water to cover the cashews in a bowl.
  2. Once the water has boiled, remove from heat, cover the cashews in a bowl with water, and allow it to sit for 1-2 hours.
  3. Meanwhile, boil another small pot of water and add the carrots. Boil for 7-10 minutes.
  4. Remove the carrots from the heat, drain, and allow them to cool until they stop steaming.
  5. After the cashews have soaked, drain the water and blend in a food processor or blender until creamy and paste-like.
  6. Then, add in the carrots and sunflower seeds and blend.
  7. Add in the lemon juice, olive oil, seasoning, and curry paste, and continue blending until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  8. Transfer the dip to a container, and cover it with a sealed lid.
  9. Top with optional toppings when serving if desired.

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Roasted Beets & Tomatoes with Couscous

Roasted Beets & Tomatoes with Couscous

Roasted Beets & Tomatoes with Couscous, beans, and kale makes for a delicious spring recipe packed with nutritious greens and grains. Try mixing and matching this recipe with other hearty greens such as collards or chard or substituting the white beans for chickpeas. Ingredients Serves: 

Miso Mapo Tofu

Miso Mapo Tofu

Miso Mapo Tofu is a delicious and easy rice dish influenced by a pork dish found in Chinese and Japanese cuisine using silken tofu and minced mushrooms. This plant-based recipe also traditionally uses whole sichuan and doubanjiang, a spicy fermented bean paste, but we decided 

Roasted Beets with Couscous & Greens

Roasted Beets with Couscous & Greens

Roasted Beets with Couscous & Greens is a delicious vegetable platter, or these components can make for easy side dishes. You can swap out the grains for quinoa, rice, or orzo and try using an assortment of greens. You may also substitute the beans for another protein such as chickpeas or tempeh.

Ingredients

Time: 35-40 minutes Serves: 3-4

Roasted Beets with Couscous & Greens

  • 3-4 large golden beets, peeled and sliced
  • 5-6 small turnips, sliced
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
  • Salt to taste
  • Olive oil
  • 2 cups beet greens, stems removed & chopped
  • 1 cup chard, stems removed & chopped
  • 2 cups kale, stems removed & chopped
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 Tbs apple cider vinegar

Directions

  1. Begin by preheating the oven to 400ºF
  2. Then, prepare the beets and turnips and set them aside. Then prepare the onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
  3. Transfer the beets and turnips to a mixing bowl and toss lightly in olive oil with a dash of salt and pepper. Spread the beets and turnips out onto a baking tray and place in the oven, bake for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a medium stovetop pot, set heat to medium-high.
  5. Once hot, add a dash of olive oil and begin sautéeing the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
  6. Cook together for 5-7 minutes, then add the vegetable broth, paprika, black pepper, and thyme.
  7. Bring the pot to boil. Once boiling, add in the couscous and beans, stirring well.
  8. Reduce heat to low and cover with a lid, simmer for about 20 minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the couscous is fluffy.
  9. Finally, prepare the greens and sauté in a medium skillet for about 5-7 minutes, mixing with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a dash of salt and pepper until the greens are wilted.
  10. Serve the beets and turnips with the couscous and grains, and enjoy!

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Roasted Jerk Cauliflower

Roasted Jerk Cauliflower

Roasted Jerk Cauliflower is a delicious and easy recipe that pairs well with our steamed cabbage or rice and red beans. Inspired by Jamaican-style jerk chicken, this plant-based recipe is sure to be a hit! Ingredients Serves: 4-5 Time: 35-40 minutes Roasted Jerk Cauliflower Cauliflower 

Steamed Cabbage

Steamed Cabbage

Steamed Cabbage is a delicious and easy side dish to add to any meal. Try it with beans and rice or a protein. For a larger batch, simply double the recipe below. Ingredients Serves: 3-4 Time: 15-20 minutes Steamed Cabbage Directions Nutrition Information Nutrition Disclaimer 

Easy Vegetable Bean Soup

Easy Vegetable Bean Soup

Easy Vegetable Bean Soup that is perfect any time of the year. Add in some fresh toast or crackers for a hearty and full meal or serve a small cup as a side.

Ingredients

Serves: 4-8 Time: 45 minutes

Easy Vegetable Bean Soup

  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1-2 large carrots, diced
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 3-4 red potatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can great white northern or cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1-2 Tbs olive oil

Directions

  1. Begin by preparing your vegetables.
  2. In a large stockpot, set heat to medium-high. Once hot, add olive oil.
  3. When the oil begins to lightly steam from the pot, begin sautéeing the onion and garlic.
  4. Cook the onions for about 2-3 minutes, then add in the carrots and pepper. Cook together for another 5-7 minutes.
  5. Then, add the potatoes and peas. Stir for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add in the seasonings and beans and cook for another minute before adding in the vegetable broth.
  7. Bring the soup to a boil, then add the bay leaves, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are softened and easy to poke through with a fork.
  8. Allow the soup to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve with toast or crackers if desired and enjoy!

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Ginger Miso Soup

Ginger Miso Soup

Ginger Miso Soup is perfect for the winter time. Whether you have a cold or just want a heartwarming, dressed up broth, this soup is perfect to enjoy as a whole bowl with some fresh rice or as an appetizer. What’s also great about this