We received three homegrown poblanos and loosely followed this creative recipe: https://www.acouplecooks.com/samosa-stuffed-poblano-peppers/ We halved the recipe amounts but still had ample filling for three petite poblanos and 1 small bell pepper. We made significant modifications for our 1/2 recipe: first, for the potato, we used 5 small-medium yukons (about 3/4 lb), peeled, quartered, and boiled… Continue reading Samosa-stuffed poblanos
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Persian eggplant and split yellow pea stew (khoresh bademjan)
We were searching for a plant-forward version of one of our favorite Persian stews, khoresh gheymeh (beef and split yellow pea stew), and we tried this vegetarian dish: https://persianmama.com/vegetarian-khoresh-bademjan/. First, we couldn't find Italian or Japanese eggplant, so we used two medium globe eggplants. We followed the author's instructions on baking eggplant: https://persianmama.com/baked-eggplant/ We peeled… Continue reading Persian eggplant and split yellow pea stew (khoresh bademjan)
Simple fig freezer jam
We had about 16 fresh figs left from our friends’ harvest, so we tried this recipe: https://goodiegodmother.com/fresh-fig-freezer-jam/ We used 1/3 c honey as the sweetener. We also found that we needed to simmer the mixture longer (about 45 mins) to reduce to the right texture. (Sept. 2022)
Roasted cauliflower and farro salad
We wanted to make a hearty vegetarian dish for a potluck, so we tried this recipe from Cookie & Kate: https://cookieandkate.com/roasted-cauliflower-and-farro-salad-with-feta-and-avocado/ Our modifications: first, we omitted the feta. Second, instead of uncooked greens, we added about 2 cups of blanched kale (torn into bite-sized pieces prior to blanching, then rinsed in cold water and squeezed…… Continue reading Roasted cauliflower and farro salad
Indian savory amaranth porridge (rajgira upma)
For weekend breakfasts, we routinely make amaranth porridge drizzled with maple syrup. However, one day after cooking the amaranth seeds (but prior to adding any seasonings), I craved a savory breakfast. We figured out how to make upma with the already-cooked amaranth. First, follow this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014313-amaranth-porridge?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share, which provides instructions for cooking 1/2 cup…… Continue reading Indian savory amaranth porridge (rajgira upma)
Indian sautéed cabbage and peas
We are big fans of Shubhra Ramineni, and we tried this recipe from her blog: https://spicegirlkitchen.com/recipes/f/cabbage-and-peas Perhaps because we used red cabbage (which is more tannic than green cabbage), we found that the cooked cabbage needed some sweetness for balance. We added 1/2 tsp sugar at the end of cooking. We also found it a…… Continue reading Indian sautéed cabbage and peas
Not quite tuna salad
This is a vegetarian, chick pea-based dish reminiscent of tuna salad. We tried this recipe: https://www.liveeatlearn.com/chickpea-tuna-salad/. Our modifications: first, instead of using chick peas straight out of the can, we drained a 14.5 oz can of no-salt chick peas and placed in a small pot with 1/2 cup water. We heated it on medium, then…… Continue reading Not quite tuna salad
Indian stewed red lentils
We made this recipe from Shubhra Ramineni's Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking, and it was surprisingly delicious. First, pick through 1/2 cup split red lentils to remove grit, then place in a small bowl and rinse the lentils with cold water (filling and carefully draining 3 times). Second, place the lentils, 2 1/4 cup water, 1… Continue reading Indian stewed red lentils
White bean hummus with coriander and white miso
We love hummus and wanted to try more variations. This recipe offers an unlikely combination of cannellini beans, tahini, white miso, and coriander that works surprisingly well: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019521-white-bean-hummus-with-tahini-and-coriander?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share For the coriander, we used 1.5 tsp ground coriander. (July 2022)
Quinoa and vegetable soup
We tried this America's Test Kitchen recipe from its Bowls cookbook, available at Bowls: Vibrant Recipes with Endless Possibilities https://a.co/d/dyP4wtB To make this a brothier stew, we doubled the garlic, spices, and chicken broth. We found the diced avocado and fresh cilantro brightened the soup. (July 2022) We found a very similar recipe here: https://www.cookingclassy.com/quinoa-vegetable-stew/… Continue reading Quinoa and vegetable soup
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