Lentils & Beans
Baked Red Rice & Beans
When I returned to my kitchen after three weeks away, my deep desire for comfort food was in direct conflict with my lack of desire to grocery shop. I recalled bookmarking a pantry-friendly recipe in NYT prior to leaving that was a perfect match for the cold front moving into Texas. With a few adaptions,…
Read MoreNot Your Grandma’s Butter Beans
When I was growing up Butter Beans, often called Lima beans were rightfully feared. They led the list of most likely vegetable to be snuck into one’s napkin. So of course I was intrigued when, Meera Sodha, a favorite recipe developers, offered up this dish of Tomato Rose Harrisa Butter Beans. Meera has never steered…
Read MoreEggplant and Lentil Stew
Here’s a stew inspired by Yotom Ottolenghi to carry you into fall and it is a much deserved helping of pure comfort in a bowl. Ingredients Olive oil 1 Red onion, peeled and finely chopped Fresh thyme leaves removed from stems 1 large or 2 small eggplants cut in chunks 24 cherry tomatoes halved or…
Read MoreRed Lentil Bolognese
Adapted from Vegan Richa’s Lentil Bolognese Ingredients 1 package of gluten free spaghetti 1 cup of red lentils Olive oil 2 pkgs or 1lb of mushrooms chopped 1 onion, peeled and finely 1-2 shallots or cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped 2 grated carrots 1 t dried oregano or use 1/2 tbsp fresh 2…
Read MoreSpiced Walnut Lentil Patties
These patties. They are just the best. Plate them up with some roasted veg and a salad or pack them along as I did on your next hike. Consider precooking the lentils and rice to cut down on the last minute prep or prepare the full mixture and allow to sit overnight in the fridge.…
Read MoreLemony White Bean Soup
Bringing together simple, good quality ingredients makes for kitchen magic. This delicious Lemony White Bean Soup is a stand-out example of that principle. INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 large carrots, diced 1 bunch sturdy greens, I used cabbage and kale, finely sliced and stems chopped 1 can of chopped tomatoes 3 tablespoon tomato paste…
Read MoreLablabi—Tunisian Chickpea Soup
I must admit I was equally skeptical and intrigued by this recipe and danced around it for several days before giving it a go. Worried it would taste like a bowl of warm hummus I had Plan B on the ready, but it was never required. The real problem turned out to be not making…
Read MoreBest Ever Black Bean Soup
This week I am happy to share a recipe from an Austin friend and outstanding vegan chef, Anna Fry. Anna passed along this recipe ages ago when our then-preteens enjoyed this soup for lunch at her home during a school holiday. It still a top request at the Hubele home when soup season rolls around. …
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