Here, an Asian-inspired marinade brings a balance of sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy to blanched asparagus.YIELD: SERVES 43 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari⅓ cup rice vinegar3 Tbs. vegetable oil3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)2 Tbs....
Colorful creamed spinach replaces some of the ooey-gooey factor of the excess cheese that usually goes on top of this Italian classic. YIELD: SERVES 4½ cup all-purpose flour½ cup panko breadcrumbs, divided½ cup grated Parmesan cheese1 large egg4 ¾-inch-thick...
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...
Slow-cooking eggplant in tomato sauce makes it incredibly silky and tender. Choose a marinara sauce that has as few ingredients as possible so the flavors don’t overwhelm the eggplant. YIELD: SERVES 62 Tbs. olive oil1 large onion, diced (1½ cups)6 medium Japanese...
Cavolo nero, dinosaur, Tuscan, and lacinato are all names given to a long, leafy, crinkly kale variety. Serve this light vegetable dish on its own or add to grains or pasta. YIELD: SERVES 43 Tbs. olive oil1 medium onion, thinly sliced (1⅓ cups)3 small carrots, diced...
Whole steamed artichokes have a natural elegance, but leaf-dipping can get messy. We’ve solved the problem by filling artichokes with a thick arugula pesto, which turns the de-choked centers into individual dipping bowls. Extra pesto can be served on the side or...
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...
This rustic dough is made with cream cheese and masa harina, which help boost the protein and nutrients in the individual crusts. The masa harina also gives the crusts a delectable flavor of corn tortillas, which highlights flavors of peak-season summer...
Summer favorites zucchini, corn, and basil get baked in tomato shells for a light-yet-satisfying entrée.YIELD: SERVES 48 large beefsteak tomatoes2 large eggs1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese¼ cup finely chopped red onion¼ cup chopped fresh basil2 Tbs. plus 4 tsp. grated...
A riff on the classic alpine favorite, this lightened-up fondue draws inspiration from southern France.YIELD: SERVES 6FONDUE1 tsp. olive oil1 small onion, finely diced (1 cup)1 pinch salt1½ cups peeled, diced tomatoes, or 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes2 cloves garlic,...
Here’s a gorgeous option for holiday meals that everyone at the table will love. Whole-wheat phyllo dough lends a wholesome, nutty taste and golden color to the finished strudel.YIELD: SERVES 12FILLING1 Tbs. olive oil1 medium onion, chopped (1½ cups)1 medium red bell...