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Smoky Chickpea, Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup

11/30/2022

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INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large carrot, diced
Heaping ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
⅓ cup red lentils
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (14.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked vegetables. Your choice. Any that are left over. Frozen vegetables also work.

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, carrots, smoked paprika and cumin; cook, stirring frequently so the garlic doesn't brown, about 2 minutes more.
Add the broth, diced tomatoes, red lentils, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer; cook for ten minutes.
Add the chickpeas, cover the pot and cook 10 minutes more.
Fish out the bay leaves, then transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender and purée until smooth.
Add the puréed soup back to the pot and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary;
if you want the soup to be thicker, purée a bit more soup.
Add the cooked vegetables and simmer until the soup is hot and the vegetables are warmed through.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

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Kale, Apple, Squash Salad w/ Maple Balsamic Dressing

11/15/2022

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Ingredients
For the Salad:
1 medium bunch curly kale washed and stems removed
1 medium delicata squash (can substitute butternut squash)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large apple
1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
Optional: 1/3 cup pecans or sliced almonds
Salt and pepper

For the Maple Balsamic Dressing:1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 pinch salt and pepper or to taste
Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F.
Prepare squash by washing the outer skin. Slice the squash lengthwise and remove seeds. Slice again into half-moon shapes and transfer to a mixing bowl
Toss squash with oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased rimmed baking sheet and arrange evenly
Bake for 10 minutes and then flip squash. Bake again for 10-15 more minutes until browned on both sides. Remove from oven and allow roasted squash to cool.
While the squash is cooking prepare the remainder of ingredients.
Add the kale with stems removed to a large salad bowl. Sprinkle on a pinch of sea salt and begin to massage the kale, rubbing the leaves firmly between your fingers for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
Dice the apple
Add all of the dressing ingredients to a mason jar. Tightly seal the lid and shake the jar until dressing ingredients are combined.
Add half of the dressing to the chopped, massaged kale in your salad bowl. Toss kale with dressing until well combined.
Add cooled roasted squash, diced apple, raisins. and nuts (if using)
Pour on remaining salad dressing and toss well to combine all salad ingredients.

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Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup

11/9/2022

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Ingredients

3 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 small carrots, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cups plus 1/2 cup vegetable broth
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
6 cups chopped fresh broccoli (about 3 small heads)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions
1. In a large saucepan, saute onions,celery and carrots in oil until tender.
2. Add 4 cups broth and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3.. Cool slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth.
4. Return to pan; add the remaining broth and bring to a boil.
5. Add broccoli, salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

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Gingered Cauliflower and Broccoli

11/2/2022

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cup broccoli florets
1 1/2 cup cauliflower florets
1 medium onion, sliced
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp curry powder (mild or spicy)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp paprika
Salt, pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375° F. Arrange broccoli and cauliflower florets on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 min, then take the vegetables out, toss them lightly, and bake for 5-7 min more until fork-tender.
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add enough oil to saute vegetables. Add sliced onions, saute for 3-5 min until they soften, stirring them with a spatula to prevent sticking.
Add to the skillet the grated ginger, minced garlic and all of the spices. Cook for 1-2 min until the spices get nice and toasty. If they start sticking to the pan, add 1-2 Tbsp of water.
Once broccoli and cauliflower florets are done, take them out of the oven and add to the skillet. Toss the mixture to distribute the spices evenly over the vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Smoky Chickpea, Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup

Kale, Apple, Squash Salad w/ Maple Balsamic Dressing

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