Category: Food and Recipes
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Crispy Gobi Manchurian with Chile Garlic Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (appetizer) or 2–3 servings (with rice) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 medium cauliflower (650–750 g), cut into 1.5-inch florets For batter: 3/4 cup cornstarch (96 g), 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60 g), 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder, 1/2…
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Veggie Sushi Rolls with Avocado and Cucumber
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 36 pieces from 6 rolls) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 22 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (380 g) sushi rice (short-grain) Water: 2 1/4 cups (540 ml) stovetop or 2 cups (480 ml) rice cooker Rice seasoning: 1/4 cup (60…
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Miso Ramen With Seared Tofu and Vegetables
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz fresh ramen noodles (or 8 oz dried) 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed 8 oz cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 4 cups baby spinach 6 cups…
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Moroccan Vegetable Tagine with Couscous
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (30 ml) 1 large onion, diced (about 1.5 cups / 200 g) 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tbsp / 12 g) 1 tbsp tomato paste (15 g) 2 tsp…
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Crispy Aloo Tikki Chaat with Yogurt and Chutneys
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients Potatoes: 700 g (about 3 medium russets), peeled and cubed Tikki mix-ins: 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 green chili (minced), 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp…
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Aromatic Vegetarian Pho with Tofu or Mushrooms
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 generous bowls Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 70 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth + 2 cups water 1 large yellow onion, halved (skin on) 4-inch piece fresh ginger, halved lengthwise 4 garlic cloves, smashed 6 whole star anise, 2…
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Cold Sesame-Peanut Noodles with Cucumber and Scallions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz wheat noodles (lo mein, ramen, or spaghetti) 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter 2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste) 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred) 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tbsp toasted…
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Lemon-Garlic Pasta Primavera with Spring Veggies
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) penne 1 bunch asparagus (about 12 oz/340 g), trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium zucchini (about 8 oz/225 g), sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)…
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Thai Basil Tofu (Pad Krapow) with Jasmine Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (4 bowls) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 14 oz (400 g) firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice (makes about 3 cups cooked) 2 tbsp neutral oil, divided 6 garlic cloves, minced 4–6 Thai bird’s eye…
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Classic Greek Village Salad with Feta and Pita
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 medium ripe tomatoes (about 1 3/4 lb / 800 g), cut into chunky wedges 1 English cucumber (12 oz / 340 g), halved and sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons 1 green bell pepper (6…
