WITH WHITE BEANS & MOZZARELLAThis medley of Mediterranean flavors is a great make-ahead dish for company—all you have to do is sauté the spinach just before serving.YIELD: SERVES 4BEANS1 15-oz. can white beans, rinsed and drained1 large red or yellow bell pepper,...
Once you’ve made the topping for these roasted beets, you’ll want to find other ways to use the simple, surprising “crumbles.” Be sure to roast the golden beets separately from the red beets so that the colors remain distinct. YIELD: SERVES 42½ Tbs. olive oil,...
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...