Adapted From Dishing Up The Dirt
Serve on top of a bowl of grains to make a complete meal!
1 ½ pounds carrots and parsnips, halved lengthwise if large and thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
For The Yogurt
1 cup whole milk goat yogurt (or Greek style yogurt)
½ cup finely chopped cilantro
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon lime juice, (about 1/2 lime), plus more for serving
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
Pinch of fine sea salt
¼ cup roughly chopped roasted, salted peanuts
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)
3 tablespoons minced leeks
Flaky salt, for serving
Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the carrots with the olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper, add the coriander, and toss the mixture to evenly coat. Place the carrots on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, flipping about halfway through, until the carrots are golden brown and tender, about 35 to 45 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, cilantro, ground coriander, lime juice and crushed pepper flakes. Stir well to combine and add salt to taste.
Spread the yogurt on the bottom of a plate or platter and arrange roasted carrots on top. Scatter peanuts, sesame seeds and scallions on top, and finish with flaky salt and a squeeze of lime juice.
Recipe: Beet & Daikon Slaw
Adapted From Genius Kitchen
2 beets, peeled and cut in 1/8 inch matchsticks
6in daikon radish, peeled and cut in 1/8 inch matchsticks
1tsp toasted sesame oil
2tsp vegetable oil
1tsp rice vinegar
1tsp sea salt
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, cover and let stand at least ½ hour.
Season to taste before serving.
Recipe: Roasted Baby Beet Salad With Feta & Shallot Vinaigrette
From A Sweet Pea Chef
1 bunch baby beets
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp shallots minced
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp parsley minced
1 tsp fresh orange juice
1/2 tsp kosher salt to taste
1/4 tsp ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup crumbled feta
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay the baby beets, skin on, down on the baking sheet, with space surrounding each, if possible. Cover baking sheet with another sheet of aluminum foil. (You can bypass this step if you wish to individually wrap each beet, but this is kinda like wrapping them all together at once. Much easier.)
Bake beets in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until tender when poked with a fork.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all other ingredients (for the vinaigrette). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Once beets are tender, remove from oven and allow to cool. When cool enough to handle, gently peel off beet skin using a sharp paring knife. Discard peel.
Slice each beet in about 1/4-inch slices. Arrange sliced beets on a plate. Drizzle desired amount of vinaigrette over the beets (you may not need to use it all). Sprinkle crumble feta over the plate.
Recipe: Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowls with Cabbage & Bean Slaw
Adapted from Cookie & Kate
Roasted Squash
1 medium spaghetti squash, halved and seeds removed
1 Tbs olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cabbage & Bean Slaw
1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced and roughly chopped into 2-inch long pieces
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, chopped
⅓ cup chopped green onions, both green and white parts
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
To roast the spaghetti squash: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up. On the baking sheet, drizzle the halved spaghetti squash with olive oil. Rub the olive oil all over each of the halves, adding more if necessary. Sprinkle the insides of the squash with freshly ground black pepper and salt. Turn them over so the insides are facing down. Roast for 40 to 60 minutes, until the flesh is easily pierced through with a fork.
Meanwhile, to assemble the slaw: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, black beans, bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and salt. Toss to combine and set aside to marinate.
To assemble, first use a fork to separate and fluff up the flesh of the spaghetti squash. Then divide the slaw into each of the spaghetti squash “bowls,”. Add your favorite salsa, hot sauce, grated cheese, or a dollop of sour cream!
Recipe: Bok Choy Fried Rice With Roasted Futsu
2 Cups Sushi Rice
1/3 Cup minced Leek (or sweet yellow onion)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
1-3 Bok Choy
1 Futsu Squash, quartered, sliced, seeds removed
Olive oil
Salt to taste
Soy Sauce & Sesame Oil to taste
Peheat your oven to 400 degrees and arrange your squash pieces (skin on) in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Toss them in olive oil and salt to taste. Transfer to the oven for about 35-40 minutes or until the squash has softened and easily peels away from the skin, rotating halfway through.
Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions (cold day-old rice is easier to work with). In a small skillet over low heat, add the minced leek and saute until soft. Add in chopped bok choy and cook until just wilted. Add garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, stirring constantly. Add rice and cook over medium heat until hot and slightly crispy on the bottom. Season to taste with sesame oil and soy sauce and serve with roasted squash.
If you want more protein, throw a fried egg on top. You can also try roasting your Futsu seeds and adding them to the dish as well!
Recipe: Kale Salad With Radishes & Dijon Tahini Dressing
Adapted from Dishing Up The Dirt
Dressing
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup water
1 1//2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon capers, drained
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dijon style mustard
1 teaspoon honey
salt and pepper to taste
Salad
1 large bunch of kale, tough stems trimmed and torn into bite size pieces
1 grilled chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces (optional)
3-4 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 of a small onion, diced
1/2 cup toasted raw almonds, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Use a blender or small food processor to whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing. Taste test and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.
Place the chopped kale in a large bowl, drizzle with 2 Tablespoons of the dressing and use your hands to massage the dressing into the leaves until they become tender and turn bright green. Toss in the remainder of the ingredients and drizzle with more dressing. Serve.
Recipe: Fresh Shelling Beans Salad With Shallots
From David Lebovitz
To make a gorgeous summer salad with shelling beans, simply tear open the pods of the beans and pluck out the beans. A pound of beans will give you enough for about 4 people.
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and drop the beans in. Let them simmer for about 20 minutes. Taste one (careful, they’re hot!). I like my just slightly firm, but not too crunchy. Most fresh shelling beans cook in 20 to 30 minutes. But cook them to your liking.
While they’re cooking, make a simple vinaigrette using olive oil, your favorite vinegar, and if you have it, you won’t be disappointed if you add a little pour of nutty walnut, argan, or hazelnut oil.
When the beans are done, drain them.
Toss the beans in the vinaigrette while they’re warm, allowing them to absorb the lovely flavor of the vinaigrette better. If you want, add some chopped herbs, like basil and thyme, some freshly-ground black pepper and minced shallots (which are one of the great secrets of French cooking. Professional chefs use lots of shallots too. How come you don’t use them?)
Let cool to room temperature. You can allow the beans to marinate for a few hours, which will improve their flavor.
Quarter some tomatoes, coarsely chop some fresh mint and flat-leaf parsley, and toss them with the beans. Taste for salt and seasonings.
Did someone mention tossing in some fresh, sweet kernels of corn?
Did I hear something about adding big chunks of crumbled feta cheese?
Isn’t there anyone out there fighting for coarsely chopped green or black olives?
Yes, yes, and yes!
I eat bowlsful of this salad on it’s own all summer long. It’s great just as it is, or as an accompaniment to roasted chicken or pork loin, or grilled fish. And it’s perfect for do-ahead entertaining.
Shelling beans: try ’em today!
Recipe: Roasted Broccoli With Hippie Sauce
From Dishing Up The Dirt
1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
1 TBS oil (we used coconut oil but feel free to use oil of choice)
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Hippie Sauce:
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup water
1 TBS white wine vinegar
2 tsp dijon style mustard
2 tsp honey
2 tsp sriracha hot sauce (or a pinch of cayenne pepper)
3 TBS nutritional yeast
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Drizzle broccoli with oil, salt and pepper. Place on a prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven until lightly browned and crisp. About 20-25 minutes. Toss broccoli halfway through cooking.
Make the hippie sauce by whisking all the ingredients together until smooth. This works best with an emersion blender or food processor.
Once broccoli is done roasting sprinkle with walnuts and drizzle with hippie sauce.
Recipe: Roasted Eggplant & Fennel Salad
From Kitchen Princess
Roasted Italian Frying Peppers and Tomatoes would make a great addition to this salad!
1 medium-sized eggplant
1 large fennel bulb
2 garlic cloves or 3 small ones, whole and still wrapped in skin
3 Tbs of chopped herbs of your choice (optional)
1 Tbs chopped scallions
2 Tbs pine nuts
1 tsp cumin
1 dash paprika
Salt and pepper
¼ cup + 1 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs sesame oil
1 Tbs lemon juice
Preheat your oven to 400. Cut the eggplant into one inch cubes and add to a large bowl, toss with 1/4 cup olive oil and salt (large rock salt if you have it). Slice the fennel into thin fronds by slicing it in half first and ensuring each slice has a piece of the core to hold it together, like you would slice an orange. Add this to the bowl of eggplant and toss with the paprika and cumin and the whole garlic.
Spread the fennel, eggplant and garlic on a baking sheet or large roasting pan in a single layer, adding any extra oil on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes just as the eggplant and fennel are starting to brown.
While the veggies are roasting, make the salad. Add the chopped herbs, scallions and pine puts to a large bowl. In a small bowl mix 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 Tablespoon sesame oil and 1 Tablespoon lemon juice with some salt and pepper and set aside.
When the eggplant and fennel are sufficiently slightly browned, take them out of the oven to cool. Take the roasted garlic and squeeze out each clove (2-3) into the oil and lemon mixture. It should have the consistency of a paste. Whisk vigorously with a fork and taste, adding more oil or salt if necessary. Add the eggplant and fennel to the bowl of herbs and nuts and toss with the dressing.
Recipe: Carrot & Red Cabbage Slaw With Blistered Shishitos
½ small head of red cabbage, thinly sliced
1 tsp. salt
1 large carrot, shredded
1 scallion, thinly sliced (sub in a summer leek!)
leaves from a few sprigs of fresh cilantro (optional)
handful of shishito peppers
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 small clove of garlic, minced
2 tsp. sesame oil
1 Tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. rice vinegar
a pinch of sugar
Heat a skillet, preferably cast iron, over high. Add peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until blistered in places but not soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool, then thinly slice.
Place the cabbage in a colander and sprinkle with the salt. Massage the salt into the cabbage and let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse the cabbage under cold water and drain well.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar and sugar.
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrot, scallion, shishito peppers, and cilantro (is using).
Pour enough of the dressing over to coat the slaw. Let stand 15-30 minutes.
Recipe: Fresh Shell Bean & Tomato Stew
Adapted from Food & Wine Magazine
1-2 cups fresh shelling beans, shelled
1 quart water
2 garlic cloves, halved
2 thyme sprigs, plus 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves (or herbs of your choice)
Pinch of baking soda
1 pound tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt
In a saucepan, combine the beans, water, garlic, thyme sprigs and baking soda and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until the beans are tender, 30 minutes.
Drain the beans, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid in the saucepan. Discard the garlic and thyme sprigs. Add the beans and tomatoes. Simmer the stew over moderate heat until the tomatoes are hot, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter. Add the thyme leaves and season with salt, then serve.
Recipe: Roasted Eggplant & Zucchini Salad With Basil Vinaigrette
from Kale & Caramel
Roasted Eggplant & Zucchini
1-2 small-medium zucchini
1-2 small-medium eggplants
1/4 cup + olive oil
1 teaspoon + sea salt
fresh cracked pepper to taste
Basil Vinaigrette & Toppings
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 tomato sliced (or few cherry tomatoes)
Preheat oven to 400ºWash and trim the ends off zucchini and eggplant. Slice lengthwise, about 1/4″ width. Lay slices on two baking sheets.
Sprinkle a few pinches of salt over eggplant only, and rub in. Let sit 5-10 minutes, then gently squeeze water from eggplant with paper towel. Replace on baking sheet.
Drizzle veggies with olive oil, sprinkle zucchini only with sea salt, crack pepper over all.
Roast veggies for 10 minutes, then remove eggplant that is done and let zucchini roast 3-5 minutes longer. Remove from oven and let cool.
For the dressing, add basil, olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt to a blender and blend until the basil is in small flecks.
Assemble salad by tossing roasted veggies with slices of tomato. Drizzle with
Recipe: Maple Roasted Carrots
from Bon Appetit
2 lb. medium carrots, tops trimmed to about ½", scrubbed
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces
⅓ cup (packed) light brown sugar
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
¾ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
Flaky sea salt (optional)
Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with 3 sheets of foil (you’ll need it!). Cut carrots on a diagonal into 3" pieces (halved or quartered lengthwise if large).
Spread out carrots on foil. Evenly top with butter, brown sugar, syrup, and red pepper flakes. Season with kosher salt and toss to combine.
Bake carrots, tossing every 20 minutes, until tender and browned around the edges, 50–60 minutes. Transfer to a platter (with syrup, if desired). Sprinkle with sea salt (if using).
Recipe: Fresh White Beans With Garlic & Basil Sauce
from The Splendid Table
1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 plump cloves garlic, peeled, halved, green germs removed
2 pounds fresh small white beans in the pod, shelled (or substitute 1 pound dried white beans)
4 fresh or dried bay leaves
1-1/2 quarts homemade chicken stock or cold water
1 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
1 recipe Light Basil Sauce (recipe follows)
Light Basil Sauce:
4 plump cloves garlic, peeled, halved, green germs removed, minced
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
4 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves and flowers
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
In a saucepan, combine the olive oil and garlic and stir to coat the garlic with the oil. Place over moderate heat and cook until the garlic is fragrant and soft, about 2 minutes. Do not let it brown. Add the beans, stir to coat with the oil, and cook for 1 minute more. Add the bay leaves and the stock and stir. Cover, bring to a simmer over moderate heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt. Continue cooking at a gentle simmer until the beans are tender, about 15 minutes more. Stir from time to time to make sure the beans are not sticking to the bottom of the pan. Add additional stock or water if necessary. Taste for seasoning. Remove and discard the bay leaves.
Recipe: Baked Chard With Peppers & Feta
from Fountain Avenue Kitchen
This unique way of cooking chard delivers crisp edges and golden brown bits of feta. Try adding in your reserved beet greens!
1 bunch rainbow chard (about 8 ounces), rinsed and well drained
1 medium onion, chopped or sliced (separate the pieces)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided use (plus a little extra for greasing the pan)
1 bell pepper, seeded and thickly sliced or chopped
1 slightly rounded 1/2 cup (about 2 1/2 ounces) feta cheese, crumbled
Freshly ground pepper to taste (I use about 1/4 teaspoon)
Optional: chopped, toasted walnuts for garnish (about 1/4 cup)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet with sides with olive oil.
Separate the stems from the leaves of the Swiss chard and chop both, keeping the piles separate. I like to chop the stems into bite-size pieces and the leaves into pieces 2-3 inches long and across.
Toss the chard stems and sliced onion in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season with pepper to taste, and spread onto the prepared baking sheet. (I completely omit salt in this recipe as the feta offers sufficient saltiness; if you prefer more, you may always salt at the end.)
Bake in the preheated oven until the chard stems have softened and the onion is starting to brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir around a little.
In the bowl you used to toss the stems and onions, toss the chard leaves and the sliced pepper with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a few more grinds of the pepper mill. (I find this easiest to do with my clean hands.) Sprinkle the leaves and peppers over the stem mixture, and then scatter the feta cheese over top.
Return to the oven, and bake until the leaves are beginning to crisp and the feta is starting to turn golden, about 20 minutes. You may also broil for a minute or so at the end to add a hint of crispiness to the leaves and a touch of golden brown to the feta. Just watch very closely so as not to burn.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the optional walnuts, if desired.
Recipe: Sesame-Miso Potato Salad
adapted from A Common Table
Potatoes
2 lbs red potatoes, cut into ¾in cubes
1 tbs salt
2 tbs rice vinegar
Dressing
⅓ cup mayo
¼ cup greek yogurt
2-3 tbs white miso, at room temp
1 tsp sesame oil
1-2 tsp honey
¼ tsp salt, or more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, or more to taste
To Assemble
4 large hard-boiled eggs
⅓ cup finely sliced scallions
⅓ cup coarsely chopped cilantro (optional)
Place the potatoes and salt in a pot with enough cold water to cover them by one inch. bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer until a fork slides through the potatoes without resistance, 7-8min.
Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl. Add the vinegar and toss gently with a spatula to combine. Let stand until the potatoes are cool, about 30min.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, yogurt, miso paste, sesame oil, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth. Using a spatula, gently fold the eggs into the potatoes, then fold in about two thirds of the dressing. If it is too dry for your taste, add the remaining dressing until it reaches your desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about one hour. Serve cold with scallions and cilantro on top.
Recipe: Roasted Fennel & Beans With Orange & Almonds
adapted from Martha Stewart
1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch wedges, 1/4 cup fronds reserved
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Zest of 1/2 orange, thinly sliced, plus 3 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted
Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in lower third. In a medium bowl, toss green beans with 1 tablespoon oil. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss fennel wedges with remaining tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper; arrange in a single layer. Roast 15 minutes, then flip fennel and add green beans to sheet. Roast until beans are crisp-tender, 12 to 15 minutes. To serve, transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with orange juice, and top with almonds, orange zest, and fennel fronds.
Recipe: Cucumber Salad With Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
adapted from A Simple Pantry
For The Dressing
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
kosher salt to taste
cracked pepper to taste
For The Salad
1 cup dried pearl couscous
1 cucumber sliced thin
4 cups lettuce
1 cup feta
In a small jar add the dressing ingredients, cover with a tight lid and shake vigorously. Adjust seasonings as desired and set aside.
Prepare couscous according to package instructions. While still warm, add 1/2-3/4 of the dressing and toss gently to coat.
Add the cucumbers, arugula, and feta to a large bowl and toss with the remaining dressing. Stir in the couscous, then divide between 6 plates and serve immediately.
Recipe: Berbere Butter Braised Carrots With Polenta
from Naturally Ella
Berbere is a delicious Ethiopian spice mix, but if you don't have any on hand you can try this recipe with Moroccan Ras El Hanout, your favorite curry blend, or even just some ground cumin and coriander!
Polenta
2 cups water
½ cup dry polenta
Pinch of salt
½ cup grated parmesan
Carrots
2 medium carrots
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons berbere spice blend
Salt, as needed (see note)
Zest from half a lemon (see note)
To start, bring the water to a boil in a pot. Add the polenta, whisking while you pour until the polenta comes together. Add a pinch of salt, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for about 30 minutes. Whisk occasionally until the polenta has thickened and the flavor has mellowed. Remove from heat and whisk in the parmesan cheese.
Prepare the carrots: Peel the carrots and cut into ½” thick slices. Place a pan (with lid available) over medium heat. Add in 1 tablespoon butter and melt. Add in the carrots and cook until the carrots start to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and berbere spice, cooking for another minute.
Cover the bottom of your pan with ¼” worth of water. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, checking the carrots occasionally (the time will depend on how thickly cut your carrots are). When the carrots are just-tender, remove the lid, and increase the heat to burn off remaining liquid. When there’s just a small bit of liquid left, turn off the heat and add in the remaining two tablespoons of butter and lemon zest. Swirl around the pan and let melt.
Garnish with parsley and pistachios (optional)
Recipe: Spicy Beans With Pork
from Wives With Knives
½ lb. ground pork
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice wine
¼ teaspoon peppercorns (szechuan if you have them) freshly ground
¼ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon spicy garlic black bean sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1-1/2 tablespoons garlic chili sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half if desired
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
4 green onions, sliced
¼ cup white sesame seeds, lightly toasted
In a small bowl toss the pork with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of rice wine and the ground pepper. Marinate at room temperature while assembling the rest of the ingredients.
In a separate bowl combine the remaining tablespoon of soy sauce, the remaining teaspoon of rice wine, the chicken stock, spicy bean sauce, hoisin, chili garlic sauce, sugar, sesame oil and cornstarch. Set aside.
Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat and add the oil.
When the oil is hot add the beans and stir fry them for 10 minutes, or until they begin to brown and blister. Remove the beans from the pan using a slotted spoon and pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the oil. Return the pan to the heat and add the pork, garlic and ginger. Stir fry for about 3 minutes, or until there is no longer any pink color to the pork. Add the green onions and cook 1 minute. Add the reserved sauce and green beans and mix well. The sauce will begin to thicken and glaze the pork and beans.
To serve, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with steamed rice or pan fried noodles.