Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon garlic powder salt and ground black pepper to taste ½ teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (Optional) Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Arrange sweet potatoes onto a baking […]

Caprese Zoodles

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Ingredients 4 large zucchini 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved 1 c. mozzarella balls, quartered if large 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar Directions Using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler, create zoodles (or thin strips) out of zucchini. Add zoodles to a large bowl, toss with olive oil […]

Baked Eggplant Fries

Ingredients 1 medium eggplant (cut into french fry shapes) 2 cups panko breadcrumbs or alternative 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 large eggs (lightly whisked) salt and pepper olive oil cooking spray 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade) Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.  Place the whisked eggs into a shallow bowl and […]

Caponata (Cooked Eggplant Relish/Salad)

Ingredients 1 large eggplant 1 ¼ lb or so, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 onion chopped 1 red bell pepper chopped 2 small celery stalks thinly sliced 1 cup crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoon capers ¼ cup pitted green olives roughly chopped ¼ cup raisins ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup white wine 2 teaspoons honey  Extra virgin olive oil  ¼ teaspoon to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint Black […]

Baba Ghanoush

Ingredients 1 large eggplant 1 ½ tablespoons tahini sauce 4 cloves garlic, smashed ½ lemon, juiced  ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional) salt to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste 1 pinch dried parsley flakes or fresh chopped, for garnish Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange oven racks so […]

Eggplant in Garlic Sauce

Ingredients 3 tablespoons neutral oil 2-3 eggplants depending on size, slice to desired medium sized shape 1 cup water 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons garlic powder 5 teaspoons white sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce Sesame seeds and scallions for garnish (optional) Directions Heat the oil […]

Garlic Roasted Radishes

Ingredients 1 lb. radishes, stems removed, ends trimmed, and halved 1 tablespoon melted ghee, butter coconut oil or avocado oil) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley, dried chives, or dried dill or mix 2 garlic cloves, finely minced Directions Preheat oven to 425℉. In a bowl, combine the radishes, cooking fat (ghee, butter or oil), […]

Baked Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients / Ingredientes 1 lb. Brussel sprouts / 1 libra de Bruselas 1/2 cup peeled garlic cloves / Medio vaso de ajo pelado 2 T black pepper / 2 cucharaditas de pimienta 3 Tbsp. Olive oil / 3 cucharadas de aceite oliva Instructions / Instrucciones In a bowl, mix brussel sprouts with garlic cloves, Sprinkle black pepper and […]

Roasted Cauliflower

Ingredients / Ingredientes I head of cauliflower / 1 cabeza de coliflor 2 tsp. turmeric / 2 cucharillas de curcuma 3Tbsp. Sesame oil / 3 cucharadas de aceite sesamo Black pepper / Pimienta Instructions / Instrucctiones Section the cauliflower into florets. Sprinkle turmeric, black pepper, toss it with sesame oil and place in a Pyrex dish. Corta la coliflor […]

Braised Leeks, Peas, and Lettuce

Estofado de Fugas y Lechuga Ingredients / Ingredientes 2 tbsp Unsalted butter / 2 cucharadas mantequilla sin sal 2 leeks / 2 Fugas 1/4 cup White wine (Optional) / un 1/4 vaso Vino blanco (Opcional) 1 tsp kosher salt / 1 cucharada de sal 1/2 tsp black pepper / 1/2 de pimienta 2 small lettuce […]