• Soups,  Vegetables

    Vegetable Chili with Chicken Stock

    1 cup carrots, diced 2 cups onions, diced 1 cup zucchini, diced 1 cup red bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeno, small dice 2-4 cloves garlic, minced 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz can corn, drained 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 2 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 Tbs cumin 1 Tbs oregano 2 tsp coriander 1 tsp chili powder Directions Heat oil in a soup pot. Add onions and garlic and cook 5 minutes or until onions are almost translucent. Add carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, and jalapeno.  Cook 5-8 minutes until vegetables are softened but not cooked-through. Add chicken…

  • Vegetables

    Eggplant with Red Lentils

    1/4 cup olive oil 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 medium-size eggplants, peeled and cubed 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 Spanish onion, diced 1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed and picked over 1 tablespoon curry powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 bay leaves 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes 6 to 10 cups chicken broth or canned low sodium chicken broth 1 pound orecchiette pasta 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish 1/4 cup fresh roughly chopped scallion greens, for garnish shaved Pecorino cheese, for garnish Directions Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and when…

  • Meat,  Vegetables

    Thai Basil Chicken

    1 medium bok choy, sliced 1-inch wide, whites and greens separated 1 onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 tsp chopped garlic 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/4 cup shredded basil peanut oil, for stir-frying Sauce 1 2 Tbs fish sauce 2 tsp sugar 2 Tbs soy sauce Sauce 2 2 Tbs oyster sauce 4 Tbs water 1 tsp chili paste Sauce 3 1 tsp cornstarch 2 Tbs water Directions Heat oil in wok. Stir-fry onions, peppers, and white part of bok choy until crisp tender. Remove and keep warm. Add oil to wok if needed and stir-fry chicken,…

  • Vegetables

    Indian Vegetable Curry

    2 cups brown rice 1 1/2 Tbs butter 1 Tbs garlic, minced 1/2 cup diced onion 2 15 oz. cans garbanzo beans 4 tsp curry powder 1 1/2 cups yellow squash, sliced into half moons 2 cups zucchini, sliced into half moons 1/4 tsp salt 4 tsp lime juice 2 tsp fresh cilantro Directions Cook rice according to package Melt butter in a large pot on medium heat Add garlic and onion, and cook until translucent Add drained and rinsed garbanzo beans and half of the curry Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, then add vegetable broth and increase heat to bring to a low simmer Cover and…

  • Vegetables

    Simple Cole Slaw (Whole30)

    1 9-ounce bag cole slaw mix (shredded green cabbage, carrots and red cabbage) 1/2 cup Whole30-compliant mayo (such as Primal Kitchen) 3 Tbs apple cider vinegar 1/4 tsp garlic powder salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine all ingredients and stir well. Allow to rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. Refrigerate if preparing cole slaw in advance.

  • Vegetables

    Chopped Marinated Salad

    1/2 head green cabbage, finely chopped 1 sweet onion, finely chopped 2 cucumbers, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 green or red bell pepper, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped 3  small tomatoes, finely chopped 2 cups cauliflower, finely chopped (optional) Marinade: ½ cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup olive oil 1-2 Tbs Greek seasoning or celery salt 1-2 Tbs sugar fresh ground pepper to taste Directions In a large bowl, combine all of the vegetables and toss to mix. In a container with a lid, combine all of the marinade ingredients and shake to mix well. Pour the marinade over the veggies, toss to coat…

  • Vegetables

    Roasted Eggplant

    Eggplant Directions Heat oven to 400° F. Wrap the whole eggplant in foil, shiny side in. Set the foil packet in a baking dish and roast the eggplant for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until it is tender when pierced with a fork. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Slice the eggplant lengthwise. With a large spoon, scoop the flesh out of the skin.

  • Vegetables

    Broiled Eggplant

    Eggplant Directions Turn on the broiler. Place a rack 12 inches from the element. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. Halve the eggplant and place the pieces cut-sides down on the baking sheet. Broil for 25 to 30 minutes or until the flesh is very tender and the skin is charred. Set aside until cool enough to handle. With a large spoon, scoop the flesh out of the skin.