Weeknight Magic Vol. 1: Masha Sullivan and Anya Kassoff
Weeknight Magic Vol. 1: Masha Sullivan and Anya Kassoff
Weeknight Magic Vol. 1: Masha Sullivan and Anya Kassoff
Shift your mindset. We as humans tend to carry the stress, frustration, and exhaus-
tion of the day into the evening, and then into the kitchen, which makes for a tense
cooking atmosphere. We know this is hard and some days near impossible, but
shifting your mindset to see cooking dinner as a fun time of nourishment and care
for yourself and others can do wonders. We find some or all of the following steps
helpful for brushing off the day: changing into cozy clothes, putting on a good
playlist or podcast, having something nice to sip on while cooking, and having a
small snack if feeling blinded by hunger. When cooking, try to notice the sensory
details of what you’re working on: the colors and scents of your ingredients, how
they sound when touched by the heat, and how they transform throughout time. This
can help further guide you into the moment and into that mindset of pleasure. In the
end, you will be eating a delicious, healthful meal that you created yourself, and
that feels really good. It’s a form of empowerment that is often overlooked.
Read over the recipes before beginning to cook. It’s so important to be aware of
the steps ahead, as opposed to diving in blindly. This can help avoid mistakes and
annoyances while cooking. On a related note, having all your ingredients perfectly
chopped and ready to go is nice, but might not be the best use of time for week-
night cooking. Try to see which ingredients you can prepare while the other ones
are already cooking. For example, if the recipe says to first sauté an onion for 7
minutes, get the onion going and chop up the ingredients for the next step while it’s
sautéing. Flowing through a recipe like this can be a real time saver.
Make cooking into a social activity or cherished alone time. Get people to help you
or kindly ask to be left alone while cooking. Both can be very beneficial, depending
on what you’re in need of that day.
Sharp knives change lives. Cooking with a well-sharpened knife is truly transforma-
tive in terms of speed and overall enjoyment of the process.
Be flexible with your ingredients. No recipe is set in stone. If you don’t have an
ingredient that a recipe calls for but have something that you think will work in its
place, chances are it will. If an ingredient you are missing seems to play a minor
role in the flavor of the dish, omit it. This sort of flexibility quickly becomes second
nature, and it’s one of the best ways to learn how to cook.
Having an arsenal of easy recipes in your back pocket helps! The recipes in this
collection are meant to be just that: straightforward, but still fun to make, and
utilizing a wide variety of whole, plant ingredients. Each recipe has serving sugges-
tions, which are small finishes that will complete your meals and help elevate them
beyond the simplicity of the recipes. That little bit of extra love put into plating can
make all the difference.
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Recipe Index
• Staple Red Lentils with Crispy Coconut and Chili Oil
• Weeknight Chili
• Saag Tofu
• Coconut Rice
• Coconut Bacon
• Cashew Crema
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Staple Red Lentils with Crispy Coconut
and Chili Oil
Red lentils are such a great weeknight staple, since they cook much
quicker than most other legumes, taste great, and are quite satiating.
This is our favorite, simple approach to red lentils; they turn out
surprisingly flavorful considering the very modest ingredients. The
crispy coconut and chili oil is an easy but impactful topping that
makes this dish a bit more elevated.
serves 4-6
2 tablespoons coconut oil or avocado oil, plus more for oiling the pot
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Look at this recipe as
½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes a backbone. It’s very
2 medium-large leeks, white parts only, sliced versatile and easy to
customize. Use onion
sea salt
instead of leeks, add any
5 garlic cloves, minced or grated spices or vegetables you
1-inch piece ginger, minced or grated like, switch up the kinds
zest and juice from 1 large or 2 small lemons, divided of greens you wilt in, etc.
1 ½ cups red split lentils
¼ cup white rice
4-5 large handfuls baby spinach
Heat a soup pot over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil,
swirling to coat the bottom of the pot. Add the red pepper flakes
and coconut flakes, stir to coat with the oil. Cook, stirring often, for
1-3 minutes, or until the coconut flakes start to take on some color in
parts. Take care not to burn. The coconut will crisp up more once it
cools. To store, transfer the coconut together with the oil to a jar or
another lidded container and set aside until ready to serve.
Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the same pot set over medium
heat. Add the leeks and a pinch of salt, sauté for 10-12 minutes,
until the leeks are soft and lightly browned in parts. Add the garlic,
ginger, and lemon zest, and sauté for 1 more minute, until fragrant.
Add the lentils, rice, 6 cups of water, and another generous pinch of
salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered for 20-25 minutes, until the
rice and lentils are soft. Add another splash of water if the mixture
becomes too dry. Taste for salt and adjust if needed. Turn off the
heat, wilt in the spinach and add the lemon juice.
Serving Suggestions: Serve the lentils warm, topped with the crispy
coconut and chili oil. Herbs like cilantro, parsley, scallions, or chives
would make for a great garnish, as well as dollops of cashew crema
or coconut yogurt.
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Creamy Tomato Pasta
This pasta is so lush! It’s also a huge crowd pleaser and fills your
kitchen with the coziest scents. It’s incredibly good when made with
the best summer tomatoes, but we’ve also cooked it with very subpar
tomatoes in the winter, and it still turned out delicious.
serves 3-4
Heat a large pan over medium heat and add enough olive oil to coat
the bottom. Add the tomatoes, garlic, a generous pinch of salt, and
red pepper flakes, if using, stir to coat. Let the tomatoes cook for
about 10-12 minutes, stirring every once in a while, until the tomatoes
are thoroughly blistered. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to pop
some of the tomatoes and use the juice released by the tomatoes to
deglaze any brown bits that have formed in the pan. Add the tomato
paste and lemon juice, and continue cooking over medium-low heat
for 10-15 minutes, until the tomatoes are jammy and the garlic is
caramelized.
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Baked Tofu with Crispy Kale
This sheet pan meal is so much greater than the sum of its parts.
When roasted in the tamari sauce, the tofu becomes incredibly
savory, while the kale gets those irresistible crispy edges that are so
reminiscent of chips. This is the perfect recipe for winning over kale
and tofu skeptics, in our opinion.
serves 2-3
Put the kale in the bowl with the leftover marinade, mix to coat, and
let sit until the tofu finishes baking. Remove the tofu from the oven and
flip the tofu cubes golden side up. Arrange the kale between the tofu
pieces on the baking sheet and pour any remaining marinade over
top. Bake for 10-15 more minutes, until the tofu is golden and the kale
is wilted and crispy in parts. Start checking after 10 minutes, the kale
can burn quickly.
Serving Suggestions: Serve the tofu and kale right away, garnished
with toasted sesame seeds and scallions, as is or over coconut rice
(pictured), regular rice, or any other grain of choice.
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Cauliflower, Tomato and Chickpea Stew
This flavor bomb of a stew is inspired by chana masala. We bulk it up
with the addition of cauliflower and coconut milk, which are stewed
together with tomatoes, chickpeas, and spices to make one of our
favorite, sweater weather ready meals.
serves 4-6
Heat a soup pot over medium heat and add enough oil to lightly coat
the bottom. Add the onion and a pinch of salt, and sauté for about 7
minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic, ginger, curry, red pepper
flakes if using, and lemon zest, sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, cauliflower, chickpeas, and
more salt, mix to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered and
stirring periodically, for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cauliflower
is soft and cooked through. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon
juice. Taste for salt and adjust if needed.
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Portobello and Red Lentil Bolognese
This Bolognese is packed with vegetables and gets its earthy depth of
flavor from portobello mushrooms, herbs, and red wine. The addition
of red lentils makes the sauce super satisfying and fast-cooking.
Heat a large pan or pot over medium heat and add enough oil to
coat the bottom. Add the onion, a generous pinch of salt, and red
pepper flakes. Sauté for 5 minutes, until translucent.
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Sweet Potato Nachos
This is such a fun sheet pan meal! Roasted sweet potato slices act as a
(more wholesome) vehicle for toppings and sauce, replacing the tortilla
chips traditional to nachos. We top the sweet potatoes with limey black
beans, tomatoes, avocado, cashew crema, and more, but you can
endlessly customize this recipe by using your favorite nacho toppings.
serves 3-4
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Cauliflower Caesar Salad with
Chickpea Croutons
This decidedly hippie version of Caesar Salad still feels very luxurious
thanks to the punchy, creamy dressing, caramelized cauliflower, and
crispy chickpeas. The cauliflower, chickpeas, and hummus-based
dressing also make this salad satisfying enough to be a complete meal.
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Weeknight Chili
Chili is such a satisfying one-pot meal that keeps on giving, since the
leftovers get even better with time. This version comes together pretty
quickly and is chock-full of vegetables and legumes. We include
polenta to thicken up the chili and give it even more substance.
serves 6-8
Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and add enough oil to coat
the bottom. Add the onion, carrot, celery, pinch of salt, red pepper
flakes, cumin, and chili powder, and sauté for 7 minutes, until the
onions are translucent. Add the bell peppers and continue to sauté
for 10 more minutes, until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic,
dried herbs, if using, and tomato paste, stir around for 30 seconds,
until fragrant. Add the wine/beer or a splash of vinegar and cook for
1-2 more minutes, until mostly absorbed.
Add the corn grits and stir to incorporate. Add the beans, crushed
tomatoes, vegetable broth or water, maple syrup, and a few
generous pinches of salt. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer,
stirring often. Cover and let the chili simmer for 15-20 minutes,
continuing to stir frequently. Turn off the heat and mix in the lime
juice. Taste for salt and adjust if needed.
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Zucchini Mac & Cheese
The dreamy ‘cheese’ sauce in this plant-based mac & cheese gets
its creaminess from cashews (expected) and zucchini (?!). Zucchini
contributes surprisingly perfect texture and doesn’t much affect the
flavor of the sauce, since it’s pretty neutral. There’s also the added
bonus of having your sauce made of mostly vegetables, which always
feels like a win.
serves 4-6
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Za’atar-Roasted Vegetables and
Chickpeas with Tahini Sauce
This sheet pan dinner is inspired by Middle Eastern ingredients like
za’atar, eggplant, and tahini. We roast vegetables and chickpeas
until caramelized and golden, whip up a quick herbed tahini sauce,
and serve it all together for a very casual but super flavorful dinner.
serves 4
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Saag Tofu
Inspired by the incredibly delicious Indian dish Saag Paneer, this
plant-based, weeknight version replaces the paneer (fresh cheese)
with cubes of spice-kissed tofu. The tofu is served in a flavor-packed
spinach ‘gravy’ that is also full of spices, ginger, and garlic. This dish
presents a really fun opportunity to eat a whole pound of spinach
without blinking an eye.
serves 4
Heat a large pan or pot over medium heat and add enough oil to
lightly coat the bottom. Add the tofu, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of curry/
garam masala, the nutritional yeast, and a generous pinch of salt
over the tofu and stir to coat. Let the tofu brown on one side for 2-3
minutes, then flip and continue cooking, until most sides are golden,
about 10 minutes total. Transfer the tofu to a bowl, cover and set
aside.
Wipe the pan if needed and add more oil to lightly coat the pan. Add
the onion, a generous pinch of salt, and the remaining 2 teaspoons-1
tablespoon curry/garam masala. Sauté for about 7 minutes, or until
the onion is translucent. Add the ginger, serrano, and garlic, sauté for
another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add about half the spinach to the pan, along with a splash of water.
Cover the pan and let the spinach wilt for 3-5 minutes. Stir and keep
adding more spinach, letting it wilt, covered, until all the spinach is
just wilted. Add the contents of the pan to an upright blender, along
with the lime juice and puree until just smooth. Return the spinach
mixture to the pan and add about ¼ cup of water or more, to achieve
a silky puree consistency. Add the tofu to the pan and let everything
warm through.
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Quinoa Pilaf with Lemony Green Beans
This might be the easiest recipe in this whole book of easy recipes.
We cook quinoa together with aromatic vegetables and tomatoes to
make a very quick but delicious pilaf. We then add some green beans
to the same pot to quickly steam them towards the end of cooking.
The result is a lovely summer meal that feels nourishing in a way that
only home-cooked food can feel.
serves 3-4
1 cup quinoa
1 small or 1/2 large yellow onion, quartered and sliced You can very quickly
4 cloves garlic, minced trim the green beans
by bunching them all
1 pint (about 10 oz/280 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
together and trimming
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling the ends all at the
sea salt same time. No need to
pinch of red pepper flakes go one by one.
8 oz/230 g green beans, trimmed (see note)
freshly ground black pepper
juice and zest from 1 small lemon
torn basil, for garnishing
Remove the lid, give the pilaf a stir and scatter the green beans over
top. Cover the pot and let the green beans steam for 7-10 minutes,
or until bright green and crisp-tender. Sprinkle the green beans with
sea salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Drizzle with the lemon juice
and some olive oil. Stir just the green beans with a fork to coat in the
oil and lemon juice/zest. Transfer the green beans to serving plates.
Taste the pilaf for salt and adjust if needed.
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Cold Nut Butter Noodles
This very chill meal is great for hot nights, when you can’t fathom
eating anything warm. We slather noodles, edamame, mushrooms,
and crunchy cucumbers in the most satisfying, limey nut butter sauce
and call it a day.
serves 3-4
Heat the pot that you’ll be using to boil the noodles over medium
heat and add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom. Add the
mushrooms, stirring them once to coat with the oil. Let the mushrooms
sit undisturbed for at least 4 minutes to start browning. Add a pinch
of salt and sauté for another 4 minutes, or until the mushrooms
are nicely browned, and any of the liquid that they release has
evaporated. Transfer the cooked mushrooms to a large bowl, which
you’ll be using to serve the noodles. Fill the same pot with water, salt
it well, cover and set to boil the water for the noodles.
Boil the noodles according to the time on the package. Add the
edamame to the pot with the noodles when there’s one minute of
cooking remaining. Drain the noodles and edamame over a colander
and run under very cold water. If your tap water is not cold enough,
place a few ice cubes in the colander with the noodles and let the
ice melt while running the water. Transfer the noodles and edamame
to the bowl with the mushrooms. Add the cucumbers, herbs, sesame
seeds/nuts, and the sauce. Toss well to coat.
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Maple-Mustard Baked Tempeh and
Broccoli Bowls
This sheet pan dinner is all about the well-loved pairing of maple and
mustard. We make a maple-mustard sauce, which is then used as a
roasting sauce for the tempeh and broccoli, as well as a finishing
vinaigrette. Roasting broccoli and tempeh like this really shines a new
light on both of the ingredients, making them incredibly flavorful.
serves 2-3
Serving Suggestions: Serve the broccoli and tempeh drizzled with the
remaining shallot vinaigrette and garnished with herbs, as is or with
coconut rice, quinoa, or any other grain of choice.
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Brothy Coconut Turmeric Noodles
Serving noodles in a gingery, limey coconut milk broth is a
guaranteed win, especially when it comes together as quickly as
this one. This is a great meal to have when you’re feeling under the
weather or generally need your spirits brightened.
serves 4-6
sea salt
coconut oil or avocado oil Store any leftover
1 shallot, thinly sliced noodles and broth
separately and
3-5 garlic cloves, minced
combine when serving,
1 ½-inch piece ginger, grated or minced or cook more noodles
1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric and serve with the
freshly ground black pepper reheated broth.
pinch red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
splash of tamari or coconut aminos
1 13.5 oz/400ml can unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
4 cups vegetable broth
14 oz/400 g firm tofu, pressed and cubed into ½-inch pieces
juice from 1 lime, plus more for serving
about 3 large handfuls baby spinach
10-12 oz/280-340 g rice noodles or soba noodles
crushed roasted cashews/peanuts, for garnishing (optional)
cilantro/sliced scallions, for garnishing (optional)
Set a pot of well-salted water to boil, for cooking the noodles. Heat
another soup pot over medium heat and add enough oil to lightly
coat the bottom. Add the shallot and a pinch of salt, and sauté for 5
minutes, until soft. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, a few generous
grinds of black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 2 more
minutes, until fragrant. Add the coconut sugar, tamari/coconut
aminos, coconut milk, vegetable broth, tofu, and more salt. Stir to
combine and bring up to a simmer. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
Turn off the heat, add the lime juice, and wilt in the spinach. Taste for
salt and adjust if needed.
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Ratatouille-ish Summer Stew
This stew is a great ‘kitchen sink’ dish for summer produce, which
tends to become very abundant in a very short period of time and
leave us with so much zucchini (or tomatoes, or eggplant, etc.). The
stew tastes quite similar to ratatouille, while the potatoes and white
beans give it substance and make it into a satisfying meal.
serves 4-6
Heat a soup pot over medium heat and add enough oil to coat
the bottom. Add the onion, salt, and a pinch of red pepper flakes,
sauté for 5 minutes, until translucent. Add the eggplant, bell pepper,
potatoes, and another pinch of salt, and sauté for 10-12 more
minutes, until the eggplant is browned.
Add the zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, beans, ¼ cup of water, and more
salt and black pepper. Cover the pot, lower the heat to a medium
low, and let the vegetables simmer and stew for about 35-40 minutes,
until they melt together into a chunky stew, and the zucchini/squash
is cooked through. Mix periodically, scraping up any brown bits that
may form at the bottom of the pot. Add another ¼ cup of water if the
mixture becomes too dry. If the stew becomes too soupy, crack the
lid askew during the last few minutes of cooking to let it reduce. Turn
off the heat and mix in the lemon juice and basil. Taste for salt and
pepper and adjust if needed.
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Creamy Polenta with Smoky Mushrooms
and Chickpeas
We take a no-stress approach to cooking the polenta in this recipe,
by combining all the ingredients while cold and upping the water to
polenta ratio. This way, we reduce the chance of clumping and make
the polenta extra creamy. The smoky mushrooms and chickpeas go so
well with the cozy polenta and cook up in no time.
serves 3-4
While the polenta is cooking, heat a large pan over medium heat and
add enough oil to coat the bottom. Add the shallot, a pinch of salt,
and sauté for 5 minutes, until soft. Add the mushrooms, stir to coat in
the oil, and them let brown for about 10 minutes, or until all the liquid
released by the mushrooms is cooked off. Add the chickpeas, smoked
paprika, and another generous pinch of salt. Stir and keep cooking
until the polenta is done, or until the chickpeas look toasty and
golden. The idea is that the polenta and the mushrooms/chickpeas
should finish cooking around the same time. Add a small splash of red
wine vinegar to the mushrooms, stir, and turn off the heat. Taste for
salt and adjust if needed.
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The Coziest Rice and Beans
This is one of our favorite, one pot recipes for when we want a cozy
to the core, stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal.
serves 4
Put the rice in a strainer and thoroughly rinse it until the water runs
clear. Set aside to drain. Heat a soup pot over medium heat and add
enough oil to lightly coat the bottom. Add the cumin and toast it,
stirring, for about a minute, until fragrant. Add the onion, jalapeno,
and a pinch of salt, and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion is
translucent. Stir in the garlic. Add the rinsed rice and toast it for 5
minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Add in the chopped cilantro stems and about half of the leaves to
the pot, along with the tomatoes and sauté, letting the rice absorb
the flavors for about 1 minute. Add the beans, vegetable broth, bay
leaves, and more salt to taste. Bring the mixture up to a simmer,
cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed all
the liquid. Stir periodically to prevent sticking. Turn off the heat and
let the rice steam for another 5-10 minutes. Mix in the lime juice
and remaining cilantro leaves (leave a few leaves for garnishing if
you like), simultaneously fluffing the rice. Taste for salt and adjust if
needed.
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Braised Lentils with Mushrooms,
Leeks and Potatoes
This earthy one-pot meal is one of our favorite things to make on a
chilly evening. It’s full of deep flavors from the mushrooms, leeks,
herbs, and wine, and the French lentils make it perfectly satiating.
serves 6
Heat a soup pot over medium heat and add enough oil to coat the
bottom. Add the leeks, a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes, stir
to coat and sauté for about 10 minutes, until the leeks are soft and
golden in parts. Add the mushrooms and another pinch of salt, and
sauté until browned and most of the liquid released by the mushrooms
evaporates, about 10-15 minutes. Add a few grinds of black pepper,
garlic, and herbs, sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the wine
and let it reduce for about 3 minutes. Add the potatoes, season them
with salt and stir to coat. Add the lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaves,
and another pinch of salt. Cover the pot and bring to a simmer. Let
simmer, covered and mixing periodically, for 30 minutes. Stir in the
kale, cover, and let simmer for another 10-15 minutes, until the lentils
are cooked but not mushy, and most of the liquid is absorbed. Add a
splash of tamari, if using. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust if needed.
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Minestrone with Rosemary Walnuts
Minestrone is all about using up the vegetables you have on hand.
It’s such a great soup to make when ‘there’s nothing to eat,’ except
a few forgotten things in the crisper and pantry. All this to say, don’t
be afraid to customize this recipe according to what you have. The
savory rosemary-walnut topping adds lovely crunch and earthiness.
serves 6
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil, plus more for oiling the pot
1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped Use winter or summer
1 tablespoon minced rosemary (from about 2 sprigs), divided squash/zucchini in place
of or in addition to the
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika, divided
potatoes. You can also
sea salt include green beans (as
1 yellow onion, diced pictured), fennel, greens
1 medium carrot, diced other than kale, pasta
1 celery rib, diced (increase the amount
4 cloves garlic, minced of broth quite a bit for
pasta) etc. Just adjust
pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste the amount of water/
1 tablespoon tomato paste broth you’re adding if
about 1 lb/450 g potatoes or a mix of potatoes and sweet potatoes, using more ingredients,
diced into 1/2-inch pieces aiming for a chunky
1 ¾-2 cups (1 15 oz/425 g can) white beans soup consistency.
1 14.5 oz/410 g can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
5-6 cups vegetable broth, plus more if needed
2 bay leaves (optional)
1 small or ½ large bunch kale, stemmed and torn
splash of tamari (optional)
Heat a soup pot over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil,
swirling to coat the pot. Add the walnuts, half the rosemary, ½
teaspoon smoked paprika, and a generous pinch of salt. Stir to coat
and let the walnuts toast until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
To store, transfer the walnuts together with the oil to a jar or another
lidded container, set aside until ready to use.
Add more oil to coat the bottom of the same pot set over medium
heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and a pinch of salt. Sauté for
10 minutes, until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic, red pepper
flakes, tomato paste, remaining ½ tablespoon rosemary, and the
remaining 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Sauté for another minute,
until fragrant. Add the potatoes, beans, and another generous pinch
of salt, stir to coat. Add the tomatoes, enough broth to achieve a
chunky soup consistency, bay leaves, if using, and more salt. Cover
the pot, bring to a simmer and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, until
the potatoes are just soft. Add the kale and simmer for another 10
minutes. Turn off the heat and add a few splashes of tamari for more
depth of flavor, if using. Taste for salt and adjust if needed.
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Coconut Rice
makes about 6 cups
In a pot, combine the rice, coconut milk, water, and salt to taste.
Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, for 15
minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit for another 10 minutes to steam.
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Coconut Bacon
1 cup coconut flakes
2 teaspoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons tamari
1 teaspoon avocado oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon sea salt
Preheat the oven to 300° F (148° C). Put the coconut on a parch-
ment-covered baking sheet. Drizzle with the maple syrup, tamari, oil,
and sprinkle with the smoked paprika, a few grinds of black pepper,
and salt. Mix to coat. Bake for 8 minutes, stir and bake for another 10
minutes, or until crispy. Check often, taking care not to burn the coco-
nut. The coconut bacon will crisp up more once it cools. The bacon is
best eaten right away.
Finely chop the herbs and transfer them to a bowl. Add the garlic, a
splash of red wine vinegar, and enough olive oil to achieve a thick, pes-
to-like consistency. Add salt to taste. Taste for salt and acidity, and adjust
if needed. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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Quinoa Pilaf with Lemony Green Beans and Cheesy Cashew Dust
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Cashew Crema
makes about 2 cups
1 cup cashews
1 cup water
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
juice from 1 lime or 1 small lemon
sea salt
Soak the cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes if you don’t have
a high-speed blender. Combine the cashews (drained if you soaked
them), water, garlic, lemon/lime juice, and salt to taste in an upright
blender, blend until very smooth. Taste for salt and adjust if needed.
Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Grind the cashews in a mortar and pestle until mostly fine. Add the nutri-
tional yeast, black pepper and salt to taste, mix to combine. Sprinkle on
anything and everything. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container indef-
initely. You can also make this recipe in a food processor, but we recom-
mend doubling or tripling it, depending on the size of your processor.
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