Category: Food and Recipes
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One-Pan Lemon-Garlic Shrimp and Farro with Zucchini
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup pearled farro, rinsed 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch half-moons 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 cups baby spinach 4 garlic cloves,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Coconut Lime Chicken Curry with Jasmine Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (185 g) jasmine rice + 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) water 1.5 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut bite-size 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or coconut) 1 small yellow onion,…
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Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 (about 20 meatballs) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients Meatballs: 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean), 1/3 cup plain panko, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup finely grated onion, 3 garlic cloves (minced), 2 tsp dried oregano, 2 tbsp chopped parsley,…
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Mediterranean Lentil Soup with Cumin and Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 1 3/4 cups each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 celery ribs, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp ground cumin,…
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Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Polenta with Parmesan
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (160 g) stone-ground polenta (not instant) 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth + 1 cup whole milk 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1/2 cup (45 g) finely grated Parmesan, plus more for dusting…
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Light Spaghetti Squash Carbonara with Turkey Bacon and Peas
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash (2.5–3 lb) 1 tbsp olive oil, plus 1 tsp if needed 6 slices turkey bacon, diced 1 small shallot, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 3/4…
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Korean Bulgogi Beef Bowls with Brown Rice and Kimchi
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (includes 30 minutes marinating) Quick Ingredients 1 lb lean beef (sirloin or flank), very thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch) 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp dark brown sugar 1 tbsp mirin (or 1…
