Category: Food and Recipes
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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…
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Balsamic Chicken and Roasted Vegetable Bake
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–7 oz each) 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tbsp honey, plus 1 tsp for glaze 2 tsp Dijon mustard 3 garlic…
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Asian Sesame Chicken Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 32 minutes Quick Ingredients 1¼ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 5 oz mixed baby greens 3 cups shredded cabbage (2 cups green + 1 cup purple) 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained 1/3 cup…
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Grilled Balsamic Portobello Burgers with Goat Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 35 minutes (includes 20 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 47 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large portobello caps (4–5 inches), stems removed 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 garlic…
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Tuscan White Bean and Kale Skillet
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste) 1 large bunch lacinato kale (about 10 oz/280 g), ribs…
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One-Pan Lemon Orzo with Spinach and Chickpeas
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 1 1/2 cups dry orzo (about 10 oz/285 g) 3 1/2 cups low-sodium…
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Oven-Baked Ratatouille Casserole with Herbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 20 minutes optional salting) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (1 hour 45 minutes with optional salting) Quick Ingredients 1 large eggplant (about 1 lb / 450 g), sliced 1/4 in (6 mm) 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb…