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Waste Not Shaker Salad

Thoroughly wash all produce. Preheat oven to 375F.  Cut the stems off the beets, and reserve the greens. Roast the beets in the oven for 20 minutes. Let cool, peel and cut into ¼ inch cubes.  Steam, blanch or microwave the broccoli just enough to soften the broccoli stems.  Cut the broccoli florets and the […]

Eggplant Lentil Fattah

Directions:  Cut pita into 1 inch squares and coat well with sumac and olive oil. Place in air fryer for 6 minutes or until golden brown.  Cut the eggplant into 1 inch cubes and toss with sumac and olive oil and place in air fryer for 15 minutes or until golden brown.  In a large […]

Greek Pasta Salad with Chickpeas

Fill a large pot with water and bring to boil. Stir in the pasta and cook until firm. Cool it down.​ Dice red onion, cucumber and bell pepper.​ Slice kalamata olives.​ Cut grape tomatoes into half.​ Chop parsley.​ In a bowl, mix olive oil, vinegar, tomato sauce, lemon juice, oregano and basil together. Season with salt and […]

Ginger Noodle Salad

Fill a large pot with water and bring to boil. Stir in the vermicelli noodles and cook until al dente, 2-3 minutes. Cool the noodles.​ In a large bowl, combine the noodles, carrots, cilantro, red pepper and cooked edamame. ​ In a small bowl or jar, combine ginger, olive oil, sugar,  rice vinegar, fish sauce and sambal. Mix well.​ […]

Mediterranean Black Eyed Peas Stew

Turn Instant Pot to saute setting, add olive oil. Once hot, add onions and garlic. Stir and cook until soft and golden brown. Add blacked peas, stir, and then add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Place lid on instant pot and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Tip: Serve the […]

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large soup pot over medium heat Add the onion, jalapenos, garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring consistently Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika or seasoning of choice  Mix in the black beans, tomatoes, and chicken broth   Bring it to […]

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

Directions: In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, rice vinegar, water, lime juice, garlic, sugar and chili sauce. Cut the carrot and cucumber into thin matchstick sized strips. Cut the lettuce leaves in half and roughly chop the basil, mint and cilantro. Set aside. Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one wrapper […]

Lentil Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

Directions:  Wash all produce thoroughly.  Slaw:  Make the dressing: In a small bowl combine the olive oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic and cayenne pepper (optional). Whisk well.  Shred the purple and green cabbage by slicing very thinly or using a box grater. Shred the carrots using a box grater. Chop the cilantro. Thinly slice […]

Black Bean Burrito Bowl

Cook rice as per package instructions.   While the rice is cooking, add the black beans (undrained) to a medium pot. Add the cumin and garlic powder and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for approximately 5 minutes.    Start assembling your 3 bowls by adding 1 cup of cooked brown rice as a base to each. […]

Chicken Salad

1. Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and stir together.  2. Enjoy immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.  TIP: use this on top of salad greens, in a sandwich or pita, or spread on crackers.