Spinach and dill rice

Spinach and dill rice

Makes 8 servings • 1 lb. fresh spinach • 3 Tbs. olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tsp. salt • 1 tsp. dried dill weed • 2 tsp. white wine vinegar • fresh-ground black pepper to taste • 4 cups water • 1½ cups long-grain white rice • ½ cup finely crumbled feta...

Sweet and sour stuffed cabbage balls

Sweet and sour stuffed cabbage balls

Serves 6 to 8 • 1 large head cabbage • ¾ cup white rice • ¾ cup barley • 3½ cups water • 1 Tbs. vegetable oil • salt • ¾ cup coarsely chopped pine nuts or pistachio nuts • 2 eggs • ½ tsp. dried dill weed or 1 tsp. fresh • black pepper to taste • 1 medium-sized onion,...

Giant mushrooms stuffed with eggplant

Giant mushrooms stuffed with eggplant

Serves 4 • 8 very large, firm mushrooms (about 3 inches across) • 2 to 3 Tbs. butter • 1 medium-sized eggplant • 1 tsp. salt, and more to taste • 1 medium-sized red bell pepper • 2 Tbs. olive oil • ½ tsp. ground cumin • 1 tsp. paprika • 3 large cloves garlic, minced •...

Baked stuffed tomatoes

Baked stuffed tomatoes

Serves 6 to 8 • ¾ lb. green bell peppers (about 2 large) • ¾ lb. zucchini • ½ lb. small Japanese eggplants (about 3 eggplants) • 1 small yellow onion • ¼ cup olive oil • 1½ tsp. salt, or more to taste • 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro (coriander leaves) • 1 tsp. crushed...

Rice-stuffed cabbage rolls

Rice-stuffed cabbage rolls

Makes about 8 servings Filling • 2 oz. dried dark mushrooms • 1½ cups brown rice • 3 cups water • 1 tsp. salt, and more to taste • 2 Tbs. butter • 2 cups chopped onions • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tsp. sweet paprika • ⅛ to ¼ tsp. hot paprika • 1 tsp. dill seeds • ½...

Zucchini Cakes with Mushroom Ragout

Zucchini Cakes with Mushroom Ragout

START TO FINISH: 25 minutes OVEN: 400°F MAKES 4 servings • Nonstick cooking spray • 1⁄2 of a medium zucchini, shredded (1 cup) • 1 8.5-ounce package corn muffin mix • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces) • 1⁄4 cup milk • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 1⁄4 teaspoon...

Potato, Zucchini, and Carrot Pancakes

Potato, Zucchini, and Carrot Pancakes

PREP: 30 minutes COOK: 8 minutes per batch BAKE: 10 minutes OVEN: 425°F MAKES 4 servings • Nonstick cooking spray • 11⁄4 cups shredded zucchini (1 medium) • 4 cups shredded, peeled baking potatoes (about 11⁄2 pounds) • 1 cup shredded carrot (1 large) • 1⁄4 cup...

Spicy Vegetable Fried Rice

Spicy Vegetable Fried Rice

START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings • 4 eggs • 2 tablespoons water • Nonstick cooking spray • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 cups chopped Chinese cabbage • 1 cup coarsely shredded carrot • 1 cup...

Portobello Curry with Green Rice

Portobello Curry with Green Rice

PREP: 30 minutes COOK: 15 minutes MAKES 4 servings • 2 cups water • 1 cup uncooked basmati rice or long grain rice • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk • 1⁄2 cup snipped fresh cilantro • 4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1...

Veggie-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Veggie-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

PREP: 25 minutes BAKE: 17 minutes OVEN: 425°F MAKES 4 servings • 1 small yellow sweet pepper, seeded and cut into bite- size strips • 1 small red onion, chopped • 1 medium zucchini, coarsely shredded • 1 carrot, coarsely shredded • 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced • 2...