Kitchari is an Ayurvedic dish of seasoned mung beans and rice cooked over low heat until they have a porridge-like consistency. The resulting entrée is comforting and nourishing.YIELD: SERVES 42 Tbs. plus 1½ tsp. ghee (clarified butter) divided½ tsp. minced fresh...
Adding artichokes to potatoes helps boost this medley’s fiber and nutrient content. For extra color, use a combination of potato varieties and serve on a bed of arugula or watercress. YIELD: SERVES 6 1 lb. small red potatoes, quartered2 10-oz. boxes frozen artichoke...
One frying pan is all you need to make these spice-laced alternatives to eggs Benedict. YIELD: SERVES 4 1 sweet potato, peeled and shredded5 large eggs, divided¼ tsp. ground coriander, divided¼ tsp. ground cumin, divided5 Tbs. vegetable oil, divided1 cup crushed...
Thin egg crêpes replace tortillas in a high-protein version of a Mexican favorite. The recipe is great for brunch because everything can be assembled the day before, then baked just before serving.YIELD: SERVES 610 medium eggs½ cup chopped onion1 tsp. ground cumin1½...
With phyllo dough on hand, a homemade quiche crust takes only a few minutes to assemble—no rolling pin necessary! Layers of phyllo are also much lower in fat and calories than a traditional quiche crust.YIELD: SERVES 65 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed2 large eggs1½...
Kuku is an Iranian egg dish made with more greens than a frittata. It’s traditionally served in small squares warm or at room temperature.YIELD: SERVES 41 Tbs. olive oil, divided8 oz. butternut squash, cut into ½-inch cubes (2 cups)1 medium leek, thinly sliced1 5-oz....
This basic meringue recipe can be used to make cookies and pie toppings. The liquid from any cooked beans can be used as aquafaba—just make sure it’s thick and has a viscosity similar to egg whites.MAKES 2 CUPS¾ cup aquafaba (liquid from 1 15-oz. can chickpeas or...
This West African stew gets its distinctive taste from creamy peanut butter and chile-laced chopped tomatoes. It’s served over rice and garnished with watercress for a one-dish meal.YIELD: SERVES 62 Tbs. olive oil1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)1 celery stalk,...
Wheat berries and dried white beans are cooked directly within this long-simmering soup, lending body and flavor to the broth. Feel free to substitute other beans for the white beans—heirloom varieties work especially well.YIELD: SERVES 4½ cup dried white beans2 Tbs....
This hearty Mexican stew is flavored with mild pasilla chiles, which are sold dried in small packages. The garnishes make for a fun meal that lets everyone at the table customize their serving according to taste.YIELD: SERVES 4POSOLE2 4- to 5-inch dried pasilla...
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