Protein-packed meal for the cold days! So delicious it will leave you wanting more!
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 pound lentils, picked and rinsed
- 1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes
- 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground toasted cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground grains
Instructions:
- Add some olive oil into an enormous 6-quart Dutch broiler or any pot at medium warmth.
- When hot, mix in the onions, carrots, celery
- Add salt cook until the onions are translucent, roughly 6 to 7 minutes.
- Add in the broth and mix in the lentils, tomatoes, coriander, cumin, and grains.
- Turn up the warmth to high and heat just to the point of boiling.
- Lower the warmth to low, spread and cook at a low stew until the lentils are delicate around 35 to 40 minutes.
- Use a blender to puree to your favored consistency.
- Enjoy.
3. Veggie Lo-Mein
Noodles and veggies are delicious! Carb packed with vegetables! The perfect dish to get everything you need to give you energy throughout the day!
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1” peeled, pressed and minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup snow peas
- 1 red bell pepper,
- 1 large carrot,
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- to garnish: sesame seeds
- Vegetable Noodle maker
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, nectar, and red pepper flakes.
- Warm up the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high warmth.
- When the oil is ready, add in the garlic, snow peas, chime pepper, carrot noodles, and zucchini noodles.
- Cook for around 5 minutes or until vegetables is fresh delicate. Add the spinach and cook until withered, around 3 minutes.
- When you add the spinach, make the arrowroot mixture: mix together the arrowroot powder with 2 tablespoons of water.
- When the spinach is about withered, add the soy sauce blend and the arrowroot mixture.
- Serve the Lo Mein and top off with sesame seeds.
- Enjoy!
4. Black Bean and Zucchini Tacos with Cilantro Avocado Slaw
Ingredients:
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3/4 tsp olive oil
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1/2 zucchini, chopped
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1/4 tsp ancho chili powder (chipotle chili powder)
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp paprika
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1/4 tsp oregano
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1/16 tsp coriander
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3 1/2 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup coleslaw mix
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1/4 avocado
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1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
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1/2 green onions, chopped
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2 1/2 tsp lime juice (or more)
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1/4 tsp cumin
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Salt and pepper
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2 corn tortillas
Instructions:
- Mix in the zucchini with the bean stew powder, salt, paprika, oregano, and coriander.
- Mix together the coleslaw, cilantro, and green onions.
- Season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Add lime juice and delicately knead with your hands to mollify the cabbage.
- Add avocado. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a pan add olive oil over medium-high warmth.
- Toss in the zucchini in a solitary layer.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until starting to scorch.
- Flip and cook on the opposite side.
- Add the dark beans and cook 2-3 minutes until warm.
- Warm up the tortillas on the flame broil or stovetop. Stuff with zucchini, dark beans, and cilantro avocado slaw.
- Enjoy!
5. Vegan Eggplant Parm
Ingredients:
- 1 medium eggplant
- 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 Tbsp vegan parmesan
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce