Fruit Oat Smoothies

Fruit Oat Smoothies

Makes 2 servings The addition of oats to this smoothie adds fiber, which has several health benefits and helps to slow your digestion, making you feel full longer. While smoothies are an easy and delicious way to incorporate fruits into a meal, they’re also a...
Eggplant “Meatballs”

Eggplant “Meatballs”

Makes about 20 balls. Eggplant is a wonderfully versatile vegetable. After roasting, the flesh can be mixed with oil,  mint, a splash of water, and roasted tomatoes to create a simple pasta sauce. Or, as in this recipe, the roasted eggplant can be combined with...
Couscous Confetti Salad

Couscous Confetti Salad

Makes 3-4 servings Use this recipe as a guide and add whatever vegetables and fruits you have on hand. Top with any fresh herbs or nuts. Feel free to substitute cooked rice for the couscous. Ingredients                  1 cup uncooked couscous ¼ cup onion, diced 1 cup...
Corn and Apple Chowder

Corn and Apple Chowder

Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen or canned) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 Tbsp Lemon juice 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 medium apples, cored and chopped 1 cup cooked chicken or cooked beans 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive oil 2 cups water...
Bok Choy Stir Fry

Bok Choy Stir Fry

Makes 4 servings Great on top of rice. Add chicken or other protein if available.  Ingredients  2 tablespoons oil, such as canola oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, julienned 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 3 baby bok choy, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces 3...
Basic Mung Beans

Basic Mung Beans

About Mung Beans These small round beans are common in Indian cooking where they are referred to as “grams”. Mung beans range in color from greenish-brown to yellow to black and have delicate, sweet flavor. In “Beans: A History” Ken Albala...