PERUVIAN BAKED QUINOA & CHEESE

PERUVIAN BAKED QUINOA & CHEESE

Think of this recipe as a protein-packed, gluten-free alternative to mac ’n’ cheese.YIELD: SERVES 82 tsp. olive oil1 medium leek, white and pale green parts halved and sliced (1 cup)½ cup diced red bell pepper½ cup diced green bell pepper1½ cups quinoa, rinsed and...

GREENS & QUINOA PIE

GREENS & QUINOA PIE

Spring greens are wilted then mixed with quinoa and cheese for a golden, crustless, gluten-free pie.YIELD: SERVES 6½ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained1 large bunch chicory (1 to 1¼ lb.), cut into bite-sized pieces (bottom 1½ inches of hard stems removed)1 head romaine...

TRUFFLED WILD MUSHROOMS OVER WHIPPED WHITE BEANS

TRUFFLED WILD MUSHROOMS OVER WHIPPED WHITE BEANS

Truffle oil and earthy wild mushrooms turn a simple combination into a sublime main dish. Try making the whipped beans with cooked red lentils for a change.YIELD: SERVES 42 tsp. olive oil, divided1 medium leek, white and pale green parts chopped (about ½ cup)3 cups...

SWEET POTATO & BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS

SWEET POTATO & BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS

Need a dish for a potluck or holiday party? These spicy enchiladas fit the bill.YIELD: SERVES 8 (MAKES 16 ENCHILADAS)SAUCE1 15-oz. can tomato sauce1 tsp. ancho chile powder1 tsp. chili powder1 tsp. garlic powder1 tsp. onion powder1 tsp. dried oregano½ tsp. chipotle...

WITH ORCA BEANS

WITH ORCA BEANS

Heirloom Orca beans have clearly been an inspiration to cooks and gardeners. In addition to the whale-reference name, the legumes are also called vaquero (which means cowboy in Spanish) and calypso beans. Creamy and starchy, Orca beans work well in hearty soups and...

MORE TIKKA MASALAS

MORE TIKKA MASALAS

This mild veg version of an Indian restaurant favorite shows that Indian food doesn’t have to be ultra-spicy to be good.YIELD: SERVES 41 Tbs. vegetable oil½ medium onion, diced1 Tbs. garam masala1 Tbs. tomato paste2 tsp. grated fresh ginger1 serrano chile, minced2...