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Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1Rinse the red lentils under cold water and set aside.
  2. 2In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Stir in the red curry paste, turmeric, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. 5Add the rinsed lentils, coconut milk, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  6. 6Stir in the chopped spinach and lime juice, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
  7. 7Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  8. 8Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup lentils (green or brown)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups egg noodles (or gluten-free noodles)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. 2Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Stir in sliced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes.
  4. 4Add the lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. 5Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  6. 6Add diced zucchini and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. 7Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  8. 8In a separate pot, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
  9. 9Combine the cooked noodles with the soup just before serving, or serve noodles in bowls and ladle soup over them.

Equipment

large potcutting boardknifemeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 cup black beans, soaked overnight
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1Drain and rinse the soaked black beans.
  2. 2In a pot, combine the black beans and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
  3. 3In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
  4. 4Add chopped bell pepper to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. 5Stir in the diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6Add the cooked black beans to the mixture and simmer for an additional 15 minutes to blend flavors.
  7. 7Serve the black bean chili over a bed of cooked rice.
  8. 8Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
  • 1/2 cup cashews, soaked for 4 hours
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. 3In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked chickpeas and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden.
  4. 4Pour the creamy sauce from the blender into the skillet with the chickpeas. Stir to combine and heat through for about 5 minutes.
  5. 5Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
  6. 6Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the pasta to absorb some of the sauce.
  7. 7Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Equipment

BlenderSkilletPotColander

Ingredients

  • 2 cups kidney beans (cooked)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 inch ginger (grated)
  • 2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
  3. 3Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  4. 4Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  5. 5Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and break down.
  6. 6Stir in turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7Add the cooked kidney beans and mix well with the spices.
  8. 8Pour in a little water if the mixture is too thick, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  9. 9Stir in garam masala and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  10. 10Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Equipment

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