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Wild rice is actually a misnomer, as it isn’t really rice at all, but the seed of a wild grass. Historically gathered by native people of North America, India, and China, this nutty, chewy delight can now be found on grocery shelves nearly everywhere. ó cup raw cashews, soaked ó cup wild rice 2 stalks […]
Mushroom-barley soup is the very definition of comfort food. This healthy shortcut version trims at least an hour off the traditional recipe by using quick-cooking barley and precut fresh mushrooms and carrots. Serves: 6–8 2 cups quick-cooking barley 5 cups water 2 (8-ounce) packages sliced brown or white mushrooms 1 cup pre-grated carrots 1 large […]
Prep time: 20 minutes Difficulty level: easy Yield: 3-4 servings 1 cup red lentils 4 cups water 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1 carrot, diced 1 parsnip, diced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup onion, chopped 1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes ½-1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle seasoning blend ½-1 […]
Ingredients: 1 lb. Dried split peas (rinsed and drained) 1/2 c. Pearl barley 2 qts. Water 1 Bay leaf 1 t. Sea salt 1 T. Braggs LIquid Aminos 1 T. Thyme (fresh, chopped fine or 1/2 T. dried) 2 t. Garlic (minced fine) 1/2 t. Dried sage 1/8 t. Cumin (ground) 1-1/2 c. Carrots (diced) […]
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 1 T. olive oil 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 pound fresh tomatoes, peeled and sliced, or one 14-ounce can tomatoes 1 quart vegetable stock or water 1/4 t. salt or to taste basil sprigs Directions: Sauté onion in large saucepan with oil. Add potatoes; cover, and cook on low […]
Ingredients: 1 c. Red lentils (dry) 3 c. Water 1 t. Garlic (fresh, chopped) 1 c. Onions (chopped) 1 t. Sea salt 3 c. Tomato juice 1/2 t. Cayenne pepper 1/8 t. Curry powder 1/2 t. Cumin 1/2 t. Sea salt Chives (garnish) Directions: Rinse lentils under running water to clean. In a medium-size pan, […]
Ingredients: 6 c. water 2 T. McKay’s Chicken-Style Seasoning 2 green onions (including tops), thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, cut in half diagonally 2 T. soy sauce 3 T. lemon juice 4 large carrots (about 1-1/2 pounds), cut in chunks 1 large sweet potato (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut in chunks 1 medium-size russet […]
Ingredients: 1/2 c. barley 1/2 c. split peas (uncooked) 1/2 c. brown rice (uncooked) 1/2 c. lentils (uncooked, can use red lentils for color) 1 T. parsley 1 t. garlic powder 1 t. salt 1 t. Italian seasoning 1/2 t. onion powder 1 t. sage Directions: In a wide-mouth pint jar, layer barley, split peas, […]
Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium squash, peeled, diced (use kabocha, pumpkin, zucchini, or any kind) 4 medium carrots, washed and diced 2 medium leeks, washed and diced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 1/4 c. tomato paste 4 quarts vegetable stock or water 1 c. soy milk (optional) 1 t. […]
Ingredients: 1/2 c. corn (cooked) 1 yellow or red tomato (seeded, chopped) 1 c. zucchini (raw, chopped) 1/2 c. carrots (diced, cooked ’til cruncy tender) 1/2 c. peas (cooked) 1/2 c. cucumber (English or pickling; not peeled, diced) 2 c. low-sodium V8 Vegetable Juice 2 t. lime juice 2 T. basil or parsley (fresh) 1/8 […]