Category: Vegetarian
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One-Pot Tomato Chickpeas and Orzo
INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil1 small yellow onion, diced1 pound dried orzo pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)2 cloves garlic, mincedKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper4 cups (32 ounces) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth1 (28-ounce) can of crushed tomatoes or tomato purée2 (15-ounce) cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 3 cups total)1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan…
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German Mustard Potato Salad Recipe
Ingredients2 lb red potatoes, cut into 1″ chunks1 Tbsp+ sea salt¼ cup olive oil2 tablespoon white wine vinegar3 tablespoon stone ground mustard4 tablespoon chives, chopped InstructionsMake the mustard dressing by combining the oil, vinegar, and mustard in a medium-sized bowl.Bring a large pot of water to a boil.Chop your potatoes into 1″ chunks aiming to…
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Asparagus Tomato and Avocado Salad
Salad ingredients:1 bunch of fresh asparagus1 pint of cherry tomatoes (I used a mix of colors)1 Haas avocado, ripeDressing ingredients:1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp whole grain Dijon mustardjuice of one lemonkosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to tasteTrim or snap the tough stem ends of asparagus and discard. Cut the spears into about…
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Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Ingredients• 2 cups cauliflower florets• 1/2 cup of plain greek yogurt• 1 egg• 2tsps garlic powder• 1 tbsp parsely/basil/italian seasoning (whatever you have on hand)• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt. ¼ teaspoon pepper to taste 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.2. Break off your cauliflower in pieces and place in a blender/food processor. (I have Vitamix…
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Meaty Taco Dip
Ingredients:1 ½ lb 95 to 97% lean ground beef or turkey½ cup Contadina Roma tomato sauce ~or sauce less than 5 g of carbs per ¼ cup3 tbsp taco seasoning, divided4 ounces diced green chiles1 ½ cups plain 2% Greek yogurt6 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened2 cups reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese2 cups or…
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Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Ingredients* 2 tablespoons olive oil* 4 medium portobello mushrooms stems and gills removed* 1 package frozen chopped spinach cooked and drained, 10 ounces* 1 can artichoke hearts drained and chopped, 14 ounce can* 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature* 2 tablespoons sour cream* ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated* 2 cloves garlic chopped* salt and pepper…
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EASY ZUCCHINI PIZZAS
Ingredients:4 med. Zucchini1 medium onion, chopped1/2 c. chopped sweet peppers1 clove garlic, mincedpepperoni slices1 c. or so Tomato or pizza sauce1/4 c. Mozzarella or Monterey jack and cheddar cheese per zucchiniSliced tomatoOlive oil Directions:Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and brush with olive oil. Top with pizza sauce, tomatoes, onions, minced garlic, pepperoni, and shredded Monterey…
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ROASTED CAJUN CAULIFLOWER STEAKS
The Preparation Cajun Seasoning2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons smoked paprika1 teaspoon chipotle seasoning½ teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon onion powderCauliflower Steaks¾ medium cauliflower3 tablespoons olive oil¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese½ medium lime2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantroThe Execution Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine all the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and mix…
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Baked Feta Pasta
INGREDIENTS2 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes1 shallot, quartered3 cloves garlic, smashed1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil, dividedKosher saltPinch crushed red pepper flakes1 (8-oz.) block feta3 sprigs fresh thyme10 oz. pastaZest of 1 lemon (optional)Fresh basil, for garnish DIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 400°. In a large ovenproof skillet or medium baking dish, combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, and all…
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Cucumber Salad
4 thinly sliced cucumbers1-large sliced red onions1-large sliced green bell peppers1-tbsp salt2-cup white vinegar1 1/2-cups sugar1-tsp celery flakes1-tsp red pepper flakes Mix cucumbers, onions, peppers and salt; set a side. Put vinegar, sugar, celery flakes and pepper flakes in a pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add 2 handfuls of ice…