Tag: tomatoes

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Super Vegetable Salad

Feel free to vary the vegetables according to the season in this Super Vegetable Salad. Don’t like tofu? Just sub in the protein of your choice. Ingredients 3 cups cherry tomatoes 3 large broccoli florets, cut up 12 green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces 1 head lettuce (Paul […]

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Stewed Chickpeas and Chard over Garlic Toast

This is one of those go-to dishes for busy weeknights—it’s fast, easy, and filling. It also happens to be a vegan recipe where legumes and whole grains take center stage. Loads of garlic build a savory flavor base, while Swiss chard contributes a decidedly earthy flavor. If you’re not a big fan of chard, you […]

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Quinoa Bowls with Avocado and Egg 15

Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 cup hot cooked tricolor quinoa 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup canned unsalted black beans, rinsed, drained, and warmed 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 large omega-3 eggs 1/2 ripe avocado, slicedg How […]

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Quinoa and Roasted Pepper Chili

uinoa holds strong as one of our favorite ingredients for the healthy cook: a quick-cooking, gluten-free whole grain that’s also a good source of protein. Quinoa is ideal in soups and stews because the grains don’t soak up too much liquid. Here it adds body and texture to a smoky vegetarian chili. Chipotle chiles are […]

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White Bean and Vegetable Bowls with Frizzled Eggs

This easy bowl of brothy goodness is loaded with both veggies and umami depth–it’s comfort food you can feel good about. It’s also great for times when the food budget is tight, as it costs only about $11 for 4 servings. One-bowl dinners are a great way to solve the “What’s for Dinner?” question that […]

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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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Slow Cooker Cioppino 7

Simmering the base of this rich stew in the slow cooker allows for ultimate flavor concentration. When you’re almost ready to serve, add raw fish to poach quickly. A signature dish of the West Coast, cioppino can be made with a wide variety of fish and shellfish, so feel free to experiment with your favorites. […]

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Huevos” Soy-Cheros

Our plant-powered riff on huevos rancheros is just as flavorful and hearty as the classic. Cooking crumbled firm tofu in a skillet achieves the fluffy texture of scrambled eggs, while turmeric adds the quintessential golden hue. Soy chorizo is full of zesty south-of-the-border spice, making it almost indistinguishable from traditional Mexican pork chorizo. Look for […]

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Family-Style Chicken Spaghetti 7

A family favorite swaps jarred sauce for fresh–which requires just a few ingredients and less than 10 minutes. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 pt. cherry tomatoes 1 medium onion, cut into 1-in. wedges 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, divided 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste 1/2 […]

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Mostly Veggie Pasta with Sausage 2

Spaghetti sauce is typically about a pound of browned meat bound by a scant amount of marinara and served over pasta. Here we reverse the ratio, letting hot Italian turkey sausage be the flavor agent while adding plenty of colorful vegetables like yellow squash, broccoli florets, and mushrooms. Canned whole peeled tomatoes are less watery […]