Chickpea & Couscous Mediterranean Bowl topped with our homemade tahini dressing. This recipe is quick, easy to make, and is absolutely delicious. Couscous is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals and is well complemented by chickpeas and sautéed vegetables.

Ingredients

Serves: 3-4 Time: 45 minutes

Chickpea & Couscous Mediterranean Bowl

• 1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 bell pepper, diced
• 1 small squash, diced
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tsp marjoram
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 small cucumbers, diced
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 1/2 vegetable broth
• Optional toppings: chopped parsley, tahini sauce

Directions

1. Prepare the onion, pepper, and squash. Chop up the cucumber and set aside in a small bowl.
2. Lay the beets and tomatoes out onto a baking tray.
3. In a large skillet, set heat to medium.
4. Once hot, add the olive oil and sauté the onions for about 5 minutes.
5. Then, add the squash and pepper and continue to stir for another 5-7 minutes.
6. Add the chickpeas and seasonings, stir for another 2-3 minutes before adding the red wine vinegar.
7. Cook the vegetables until lightly tender and then remove from heat.
8. In a separate medium pot, add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
9. Once boiling, add the couscous and stir together for 5-7 minutes.
10. Set heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15-20 minutes. The couscous will absorb the liquid quickly, so stir occasionally and add more broth or water as needed.
11. Serve the chickpeas and vegetables with the couscous and cucumber, top with tahini and parsley if desired, and enjoy!

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Creamy Comb tooth & Asparagus Pasta is a delicious entrée that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with very simple ingredients and flavoring.

Comb tooth mushrooms are very similar to lion’s mane and share the same nutrient-dense properties & are malleable in adopting flavor profiles.

Ingredients

Serves: 4-5 Time: 35-40 minutes

Creamy Comb tooth & Asparagus Pasta

• 1 bunch asparagus, halved
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, juiced & divided
• 5-6 oz. comb tooth mushrooms
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 lb. pasta

Vegan Creamy Pasta Sauce

• 1 1/2 cups non-dairy milk, unsweetened
• 2 Tbs cornstarch
• 3 Tbs nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 Tbs olive oil

Directions

1. Set the oven to 400ºF and prepare your asparagus.
2. Lightly toss the asparagus in half of the lemon juice, a generous pinch of salt and pepper, and a light drizzle of olive oil.
3. Place the asparagus in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes or until lightly roasted. Remove from the oven once cooked.
4. Meanwhile, boil the water to cook your pasta according to its packaging.
5. In a small pot, set heat to medium-high and add the non-dairy milk. Once lightly steaming, begin whisking the cornstarch and reduce heat to low.
6. Add in the nutritional yeast, black pepper, olive oil, and garlic powder. Whisk until the sauce thickens up, then turn off the heat and cover with a lid.
7. Then, in a medium skillet, heat the non-dairy butter on high.
8. Once hot, begin sautéeing the onion and garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes before adding the comb tooth mushrooms. Cook together for 5-7 minutes, adding a dash of salt and black pepper and the remaining half of the lemon juice.
9. Drain your pasta once it has fully cooked.
10. Combine the pasta with the sauce, top with vegetables, serve, and enjoy!

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