Category: Food and Recipes

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 18 medium samosas) Prep Time: 45 minutes (+30 minutes dough rest) Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes Quick Ingredients Flour 2 cups (260 g), salt 1/2 tsp, ajwain 1/2 tsp (optional), neutral oil 4 tbsp, water 1/2 cup + up to 2 tbsp…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 zucchini boats) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 medium zucchini (about 2 lb total) 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or water) 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup small-diced…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (four 6–7 inch pancakes) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 cups (400 g) finely shredded green cabbage 4 scallions, thinly sliced (reserve some greens) 6 oz (170 g) shiitake or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 main-dish bowls Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) waxy potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks 4 large eggs, optional 8 oz (225 g) green beans, trimmed 10 oz (300 g) green or Napa cabbage, sliced 4 oz (115…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 (8–10 tacos) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 lb), cut to florets 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 lime (zest + 2 tbsp juice) 2 tsp ancho chile powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked…