This recipe is sans the shimmering sea of oil one expects to see rising above a traditional version of an Indian chickpea recipe 🤣 Ingredients1-2 tsp extra virgin olive oil (or 1/2 water), for sauteéing1 (or more) green chillies1 bay leaf1 3″ stick of cinnamon (optional)4 whole cloves (optional)4 whole cardamoms (optional)1 cup finely chopped…
Category: whole-food plant-based
Goya Beans
My new NEWSTART lifestyle include beans in every meal. This is an easy one-pot recipe I created with Goya seasoning which adds an interesting orange hue to the dish! Ingredients2 cups black-eyed peas * (soak for at least 5 hours if making it on the stovetop; use as is if using an Instant Pot)3 cups…
Tomato Lemon Basil Salad
One of my favorite summer salads–I can eat a giant bowl as my entreé 🤣 So simple that you can’t mess it up! Ingredientsvine-ripened tomatoesfew slices of onionfresh lemon basilchivesminced garlicsea saltpeppera splash of balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice and a splash of maple syrup)bite-size pieces of fresh mozzarella (optional) DirectionsToss. Adjust herbs and seasonings…
Zucchini Raita
I love the versatility of Indian cooking and like to sometimes give it a western twist. Here’s a great cold summer salad to serve with a sandwich or with grilled meat. Ingredients1 Tbsp oil (or water as needed), to saute1 medium onion, finely chopped1 large zucchini, finely chopped2 tsp cumin, bruised (on cutting run chopper…
Easy Everyday Dhal
From start to finish, this one takes about thirty minutes. This high protein dish has a fragrant flavor blend of garlic, onions, and cumin. Plant-Based Option (look for *PB in the recipe) Ingredients Dhal:1 cup orange lentils, rinsed (look for Masoor dhal at your Indian grocer)4 cups water1 tsp cumin seeds, slightly crushed4-6 cloves of…
Ragi Roti with Rajma Pyas (Finger Millet Flatbread with Kidney Beans)
If you’re looking for healthful recipes, it doesn’t get better than this: this meal is vegan and gluten-free. Plant-Based Option: look for *PB in the recipe RAJMA PYAZ Unlike most Indian recipes for Rajma beans, this one doesn’t use red chili powder or turmeric. As such, this dish doesn’t have the Indian curry taste to…
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