Tag: olive oil

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Spanish “Tortilla” Omelet 12

Say hello to next-level breakfast for dinner. Inspired by a traditional crispy, potato-studded Spanish tortilla, our quick-fix fluffy omelet is topped with potato chips for a touch of crunch. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup thinly vertically sliced onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt […]

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Greek Shrimp with White Beans, Tomato Sauce, and Feta 8

This simple, Tuscan-inspired stew is the perfect casual supper for two, though it can easily be doubled. Enjoy leftovers with a piece of whole-grain French bread baguette for dunking. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 cup finely chopped fennel bulb 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano […]

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Farro Breakfast Bowl 18

This meal in a bowl takes its morning cue from soft-boiled eggs and a dollop of yogurt, and then goes savory with toasty cumin-scented farro and a creamy avocado. It’s also perfectly portioned for two. Boil the farro like pasta—in plenty of water that you’ll drain off—to cut the cook time in half. Toasting the […]

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Shiitake and Asparagus Sauté with Poached Eggs 13

Date-night dinner need not center around meat. Here, earthy, meaty shiitake mushrooms balance lemony asparagus and a rich, perfectly poached egg. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 6 oz.) 5 ounces trimmed fresh asparagus 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced […]

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Creamed Curried Spinach

Curry powder adds warmth and earthiness to this speedy version of creamed spinach. Whole milk yogurt gives the side a luscious mouth feel and plenty of body. Serve with steak or with seared planks of spice-rubbed tofu. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves 1/2 […]

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Smoky Lentil Stew 16

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrots 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 bunch lacinato kale, stemmed and chopped (about 5 cups) […]

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Easy Pork Posole 14

Most pork posole recipes call for pork shoulder. We lessen the legwork by using ground pork instead. Hominy is a hallmark of posole, with its plump, chewy texture and toasty-corn character; you’ll find it canned in the Latin and Mexican foods section or near the canned corn. This low-stress soup is great for serving a […]

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Hummus Soup 11

That’s right—we turned the dip of the decade into a soup that’s savory, silky, and garlicky good. A portion of the chickpeas are reserved and toasted in a skillet to offer some chew—a nice textural contrast to the creaminess of the pureed soup. If the soup feels a little too thick, adjust by blending in […]

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Creamy White Bean Soup with Smoked Ham Hocks 4

Creamy, starchy, and filling, this hearty, rustic soup is the epitome of comfort. And convenient: Beans go in dry–no need to soak. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced carrot 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 6 garlic cloves, chopped 2 pounds smoked ham hocks 1 […]

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Lemony Roasted Salmon with White Wine Couscous 12

The tangy herbed yogurt sauce also moistens the salmon during cooking. Ingredients 2 tablespoons 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets 1 1/8 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 2 cups finely chopped carrots 1/4 cup […]