Category: Food and Recipes
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Spiced Lentil and Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Crema
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (10–12 tacos) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lb / 680 g), peeled and 1/2-inch cubes 3 tbsp olive oil, divided Spices: 2 tsp ground cumin, 1.5 tsp smoked paprika, 1.5 tsp chili powder,…
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Mediterranean Shrimp and Spinach Sauté with Lemon and Herbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.25 lb (570 g) large shrimp, peeled/deveined (tails on optional) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 pint (2 cups/300 g) cherry tomatoes, halved 6 cups (6 oz/170 g)…
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Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries and Pecans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium acorn squash (about 1.5–2 lb each) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup quinoa, well-rinsed 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or water) 1 shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced…
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Silky Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 10 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 cups (1.9 L) low-sodium chicken broth 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (or 2 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken) 2/3 cup (120 g) uncooked…
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Thai Red Curry with Tofu and Vegetables
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice (or 1 1/4 cups long-grain brown rice), rinsed 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed 10 minutes and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tbsp neutral oil (divided) 3 tbsp Thai red…
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Roasted Veggie and Halloumi Quinoa Bowl
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 medium zucchini (about 12 oz / 340 g), 3/4-inch cubes 1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb / 450 g), 3/4-inch cubes 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), 1-inch pieces 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive…
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Sheet-Pan Balsamic-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Veggies
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 lb each), trimmed 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved 3 medium carrots (about 12 oz), cut into 1/2-inch sticks 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided…
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Hearty Tomato and White Bean Whole-Wheat Pasta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz whole-wheat penne 1.5 tbsp kosher salt (for boiling water) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 1 tbsp…
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Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo with Broccoli and Whole-Wheat Pasta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) whole-wheat fettuccine 6 cups (about 700 g) cauliflower florets 3 cups (225 g) small broccoli florets 1½ cups (360 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth 1 small onion, chopped (1 cup) 4…
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Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz each) 6 oz baby spinach 1 cup whole-milk ricotta 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan 1 tsp lemon zest + 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (divided) 2…
