Tag: carrot

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Sweet Potato and Shrimp Cakes with Nuoc Cham

consider this dish a modern Vietnamese cook’s interpretation of a classic. If you can find white sweet potatoes, use them–they’re drier and less sweet than their orange cousins, but traditional sweet potatoes will work just fine, too. Place the dipping sauce in a bowl surrounded by the lettuce and herbs so guests can build their […]

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Spiced and Seared Flank Steak with Carrot Mash and Snap Peas

transformed: a smoky spice rub on seared flank steak, crispy snap peas brightened with rice vinegar, and a silky carrot mash. Chop the carrots to about 1/4-inch pieces so they cook through evenly, otherwise the mash may have a few lumps. The grain of the meat refers to the direction of the muscle fibers (in […]

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Pork Lo Mein

If your family craves Asian fare, this Pork Lo Mein is an easy, budget-friendly way to satisfy. Ingredients 12 ounces soba noodles or whole-wheat spaghetti 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. cornstarch 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 lean, boneless center-cut pork chops (about […]

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Spiced and Seared Flank Steak with Carrot Mash and Snap Peas

Steak, peas, and carrots are a familiar trio, and usually not very exciting. Here, each element is transformed: a smoky spice rub on seared flank steak, crispy snap peas brightened with rice vinegar, and a silky carrot mash. Chop the carrots to about 1/4-inch pieces so they cook through evenly, otherwise the mash may have […]

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Chicken Meatball and Vegetable Soup 14

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken (not ground chicken breast) 2/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon dried oregano 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated and divided (about 3/4 cup) 1 medium garlic clove, grated on a Microplane 1 large egg 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 cups sliced carrot […]

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Collard Wrap Bento Boxes 15

INGREDIENTS 4 tbsp. hummus 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced into matchsticks 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into matchsticks 1 c. shredded purple cabbage 2 avocados, pitted and sliced 3 oz. shredded chicken or sautéed tofu 4 large collard leaves, ribs removed FOR EACH BENTO BOX 1 c. mixed carrot and celery sticks 1/2 […]

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Instant Pot Lentil Soup 8

INGREDIENTS 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 c. green lentils 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes 2 tsp. fresh thyme 1 tsp. Italian seasoning Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 c. low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 4 c. baby spinach Freshly […]

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Glazed Mini Meatloaf with Asparagus 9

INGREDIENTS 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 large carrot, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped into 1″ pieces 1/4 c. chopped parsley, plus more for garnish 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 c. ketchup, plus 4 […]

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Soba Noodle Salad with Grilled Flank Steak 3

INGREDIENTS 1/2 c. low-sodium soy sauce 3 tbsp. sesame oil, divided 1/4 c. rice vinegar 2 tbsp. sriracha 2 tbsp. honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 lb. flank steak 8 oz. soba noodles 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced 1 large cucumber, […]

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Cheesy Spaghetti With Turkey Ragu 26

INGREDIENTS 12 oz. spaghetti 1 large onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large carrot 1 lb. ground turkey kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 c. white wine 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes 2 tbsp. freshly chopped rosemary Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish DIRECTIONS In a large pot of […]