Yield: 4 servings This dish comes together quickly, especially if you use leftover rice. To make it even more substantial, add a cooked, chopped chicken breast (or two) in Step 4. Adjust the peppers and spices to suit your own taste. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use coconut oil) 1 medium onion (about 6 ounces), chopped 1 […]
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White Bean Stew
Yield: 4 servings This “stew” comes together in minutes. If you add a rind of Parmesan cheese to the pot in Step 2, it will add a lovely depth of flavor found in more time-consuming soups. Feel free to substitute spinach for baby arugula. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 teaspoons minced garlic ¼ cup olive oil 1 14.5-ounce can diced […]
Moroccan-Style Chickpea and Vegetable Stew
Yield: 6-8 servings This is one of my favorite fall/winter comfort foods. I look forward to having this around. It freezes well, so make the entire batch and freeze half of it for another busy week. It’s nice served on its own, or on top of whole wheat couscous. I also like it with corn bread or […]
Summer Corn Soup with Quinoa
Yield: 4 servings This soup is a great way to highlight summer corn, squash, and basil. With the quinoa added, it also provides a complete protein. A portion of the cooked corn can be puréed for a thicker soup, but I did not find this necessary. It thickens as it sits, so you may want to […]