Category: Food and Recipes

  • Chilled Peanut-Sesame Soba Noodle Salad with Edamame

    Chilled Peanut-Sesame Soba Noodle Salad with Edamame

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (main dish) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz soba noodles (about 225 g) 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame (about 225 g) 1 1/2 cups shredded carrot 1 English cucumber, ribboned 3 scallions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped…

  • Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken

    Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 20 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed + 2 cups water, pinch salt 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts Chicken marinade: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon…

  • Roasted Veggie and Hummus Grain Bowls

    Roasted Veggie and Hummus Grain Bowls

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 cups uncooked brown rice + 3 cups water (see Variation for bulgur) 1 medium cauliflower (about 2 lb), cut into 1-inch florets 2 large bell peppers (red/yellow), cut into 1-inch strips 2 medium…

  • Hearty Vegetable Minestrone with Cannellini Beans

    Hearty Vegetable Minestrone with Cannellini Beans

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 6 (about 12 cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil, plus 1 tbsp to finish 1 medium yellow onion, diced (1 cup) 2 carrots, diced (1 cup); 2 celery ribs, diced (3/4 cup) 4 garlic cloves, minced…

  • Shrimp and Veggie Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

    Shrimp and Veggie Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking brown rice + 2 cups water + pinch salt 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups small broccoli florets 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly…

  • Cashew Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

    Cashew Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 10-minute marinating) Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 32 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced Marinade: 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp neutral oil Sauce: 1/2 cup low-sodium…

  • Hearty Vegetable Barley Stew with Mushrooms and Thyme

    Hearty Vegetable Barley Stew with Mushrooms and Thyme

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, diced 3 carrots, diced 3 celery ribs, diced 12 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup…

  • Creamy Tahini Pasta with Roasted Broccoli and Lemon

    Creamy Tahini Pasta with Roasted Broccoli and Lemon

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz whole-wheat pasta (fusilli or penne) 1 large head broccoli (about 1 1/4 lb), cut into florets; stems peeled and sliced 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/3…

  • Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Cherry Tomatoes

    Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Cherry Tomatoes

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 medium zucchini (about 2 lb/900 g), spiralized 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup pine nuts for pesto + 2 tbsp for garnish 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus…

  • Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Pineapple Salsa and Coconut Rice

    Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Pineapple Salsa and Coconut Rice

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb large shrimp (16–20 count), peeled/deveined, tails on optional 8–10 wooden skewers (soaked 20 minutes) or metal skewers 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp lime zest 2…