SWEET POTATO AND CARROT SOUP
INGREDIENTS
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 small yellow potato, peeled and diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
- In a large pot, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes, carrots, and yellow potatoes. Sauté for a few minutes.
- Add the turmeric and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
BOK CHOY AND BROCCOLI STIR FRY
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups bok choy, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
DIRECTIONS
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to become tender.
- Add bok choy and soy sauce, and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
ROASTED BEET AND GARLIC HUMMUS
INGREDIENTS
- 2 medium beets, roasted and peeled
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
- In a food processor, combine the roasted beets, chickpeas, minced garlic, tahini, and lemon juice.
- Process until smooth, adding water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
LETTUCE WRAP TACOS
INGREDIENTS
- Large lettuce leaves (e.g., iceberg or butter lettuce)
- 1 cup cooked and mashed yellow potatoes
- 1 cup cooked broccoli, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Taco seasoning (chili powder, cumin, paprika, etc.)
- Salsa and guacamole for topping
DIRECTIONS
- In a pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add mashed yellow potatoes, cooked broccoli, and taco seasoning. Cook until heated through.
- Spoon the potato and broccoli mixture onto lettuce leaves.
- Top with salsa and guacamole.
GARLIC ROASTED VEGETABLES
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 2 cups diced beets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the diced vegetables and minced garlic with olive oil.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.