Warm Vegetable Pesto Salad

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YIELDS | 4 SERVINGS

PREP TIME | 10 MINS

COOK TIME | 20 MINS

Warm Vegetable Pesto Salad

This recipe is absolutely delicious served with fish or chicken, or swap the chicken broth for veggie broth and throw in a cup or two of rice to make it a vegetarian meal. Swap out the kale for zucchini when in season. Add more pesto or more cheese⁠—the options are endless!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium leek, trimmed with light green and white; cut in half lengthwise, rinsed, and then sliced about half inch
2 small cherry or grape tomatoes
15-ounce can corn or 1 1/2 cups fresh corn, shucked
Small bunch kale, stemmed and roughly chopped, about 4 cups
3 ounces store-bought or homemade pesto (such as my Classic Basil Pesto)
1/2 cup grated Pecorino cheese

Instructions

In a 10-12 inch sauté pan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Sauté the leeks until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the tomato and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the kale, stir and cover to soften, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the pesto and corn and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Shower with Pecorino, and add additional salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

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* 1/2 cup honey
* 1/4 cup canola oil**
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* 1/2 tsp cinnamon
* 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions
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Ingredients

2 medium zucchinis, skin removed and shaved using a vegetable peeler.
1/4 cup of smooth peanut butter about 1 heaping tablespoon
1 tablespoon soy sauce or Tamari
2 teaspoons fish sauce
filtered water to thin sauce
2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated, or 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped
Chopped cilantro for garnish, optional

Directions:

Start by peeling the zucchinis and discarding the skin. Shave the zucchini into long ribbons. If you hit seeds, time to start the next zucchini. Pop the ribbons into a medium to large bowl.

Mix the peanut butter with a tablespoon or two of warm filtered water and stir.

Add the soy sauce or tamari, the fish sauce, ginger, lime juice and stir. If the mixture is still too thick, add a small amount of the warm filtered water to thin until it reaches a semi-pourable consistency.

Pour the sauce into the bowl with the zucchini and mix well.

Top with chopped peanuts and a sprinkle of cilantro, if using.

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Who doesn’t love peanut butter? It is even better when mixed with Asian flavors. I like to use zucchini because I can make wider “noodles”, its delicate flavor and I love how the sauce clings to every nook and crany! This recipe is a keeper!

Ingredients

2 medium zucchinis, skin removed and shaved using a vegetable peeler.
1/4 cup of smooth peanut butter about 1 heaping tablespoon
1 tablespoon soy sauce or Tamari
2 teaspoons fish sauce
filtered water to thin sauce
2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated, or 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped
Chopped cilantro for garnish, optional

Directions:

Start by peeling the zucchinis and discarding the skin. Shave the zucchini into long ribbons. If you hit seeds, time to start the next zucchini. Pop the ribbons into a medium to large bowl.

Mix the peanut butter with a tablespoon or two of warm filtered water and stir.

Add the soy sauce or tamari, the fish sauce, ginger, lime juice and stir. If the mixture is still too thick, add a small amount of the warm filtered water to thin until it reaches a semi-pourable consistency.

Pour the sauce into the bowl with the zucchini and mix well.

Top with chopped peanuts and a sprinkle of cilantro, if using.

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Zucchini Noodles with Peanut Sauce-Low Carb!
Who doesn’t love peanut butter? It is even better when mixed with Asian flavors. I like to use zucchini because I can make wider “noodles”, its delicate flavor and I love how the sauce clings to every nook and crany! This recipe is a keeper!

Ingredients

2 medium zucchinis, skin removed and shaved using a vegetable peeler.
1/4 cup of smooth peanut butter about 1 heaping tablespoon
1 tablespoon soy sauce or Tamari
2 teaspoons fish sauce
filtered water to thin sauce
2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated, or 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped
Chopped cilantro for garnish, optional

Directions:

Start by peeling the zucchinis and discarding the skin. Shave the zucchini into long ribbons. If you hit seeds, time to start the next zucchini. Pop the ribbons into a medium to large bowl.

Mix the peanut butter with a tablespoon or two of warm filtered water and stir.

Add the soy sauce or tamari, the fish sauce, ginger, lime juice and stir. If the mixture is still too thick, add a small amount of the warm filtered water to thin until it reaches a semi-pourable consistency.

Pour the sauce into the bowl with the zucchini and mix well.

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Ingredients⁠
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6 slices chopped bacon, cooked⁠
1 small, white onion, about 1 cup, diced⁠
1 small carrot, about 1/2 cup, diced ⁠
1 medium stalk celery, about 1/2 cup, diced⁠
1- 8-ounce bottles clam juice⁠
16 ounces baby yellow potatoes⁠
4-6 oz pieces cod⁠
6 cups vegetable, fish, or chicken stock⁠
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped⁠
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled ⁠
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper⁠
Chopped chives or parsley, for garnish, optional⁠
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Directions ⁠
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Cook bacon in Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. ⁠
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Turn heat to medium, add onions, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cover. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes. ⁠
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Add clam juice, potatoes, stock thyme, and saffron. Bring to boil; reduce heat to a low boil, cover, but leave the lid, slightly ajar to allow for steam to escape. Simmer until potatoes are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. ⁠
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Taste of chowder and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the cooked bacon. ⁠
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Sprinkle cod with salt and pepper; place on top of the chowder and gently push into the liquid, cover, and cook for 5 minutes to poach.⁠
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Uncover the chowder, and stir slightly, breaking the fish into pieces.⁠
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Garnish with chives or parsley, optional, and serve with warm, crusty bread.⁠
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Fish Chowder. Just in time for Lent⁠!
This Fish Chowder is less traditional because it is made without dairy.⁠
It is simply cod, a base of clam juice, stock of choice, and fresh vegetables. The key to perfect fish chowder is poaching the fish gently so it perfectly flakes apart. This dish had a wonderful flavor from the onions, spices, and herbs. And if you’d like, add a quarter cup of cream at the end and stir, if that’s your jam. Serve with warm, crusty bread. ⁠
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Ingredients⁠
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6 slices chopped bacon, cooked⁠
1 small, white onion, about 1 cup, diced⁠
1 small carrot, about 1/2 cup, diced ⁠
1 medium stalk celery, about 1/2 cup, diced⁠
1- 8-ounce bottles clam juice⁠
16 ounces baby yellow potatoes⁠
4-6 oz pieces cod⁠
6 cups vegetable, fish, or chicken stock⁠
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped⁠
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled ⁠
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper⁠
Chopped chives or parsley, for garnish, optional⁠
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Directions ⁠
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Cook bacon in Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. ⁠
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Turn heat to medium, add onions, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cover. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes. ⁠
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Add clam juice, potatoes, stock thyme, and saffron. Bring to boil; reduce heat to a low boil, cover, but leave the lid, slightly ajar to allow for steam to escape. Simmer until potatoes are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. ⁠
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Taste of chowder and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the cooked bacon. ⁠
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Sprinkle cod with salt and pepper; place on top of the chowder and gently push into the liquid, cover, and cook for 5 minutes to poach.⁠
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Uncover the chowder, and stir slightly, breaking the fish into pieces.⁠
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Garnish with chives or parsley, optional, and serve with warm, crusty bread.⁠
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#Meatlessmonday #seafood #easyrecipes #fish #chowder #dinner #catholic #verysmartideas

Fish Chowder. Just in time for Lent⁠!
This Fish Chowder is less traditional because it is made without dairy.⁠
It is simply cod, a base of clam juice, stock of choice, and fresh vegetables. The key to perfect fish chowder is poaching the fish gently so it perfectly flakes apart. This dish had a wonderful flavor from the onions, spices, and herbs. And if you’d like, add a quarter cup of cream at the end and stir, if that’s your jam. Serve with warm, crusty bread. ⁠
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Ingredients⁠
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6 slices chopped bacon, cooked⁠
1 small, white onion, about 1 cup, diced⁠
1 small carrot, about 1/2 cup, diced ⁠
1 medium stalk celery, about 1/2 cup, diced⁠
1- 8-ounce bottles clam juice⁠
16 ounces baby yellow potatoes⁠
4-6 oz pieces cod⁠
6 cups vegetable, fish, or chicken stock⁠
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped⁠
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled ⁠
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper⁠
Chopped chives or parsley, for garnish, optional⁠
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Directions ⁠
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Cook bacon in Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. ⁠
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Turn heat to medium, add onions, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cover. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes. ⁠
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Add clam juice, potatoes, stock thyme, and saffron. Bring to boil; reduce heat to a low boil, cover, but leave the lid, slightly ajar to allow for steam to escape. Simmer until potatoes are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. ⁠
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Taste of chowder and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the cooked bacon. ⁠
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Sprinkle cod with salt and pepper; place on top of the chowder and gently push into the liquid, cover, and cook for 5 minutes to poach.⁠
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Uncover the chowder, and stir slightly, breaking the fish into pieces.⁠
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Garnish with chives or parsley, optional, and serve with warm, crusty bread.⁠
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The warm, earthy spices and the slight heat from the smoked paprika bring out the sweetness in the cabbage. The pistachios add just enough crunch to this incredibly satisfying dish. Substitute butter with vegan butter for a delicious vegan version.⁠
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Cumin Charred Cabbage Wedges with Pistachios and Spiced Butter⁠
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The warm, earthy spices and the slight heat from the smoked paprika bring out the sweetness in the cabbage. The pistachios add just enough crunch to this incredibly satisfying dish. Substitute butter with vegan butter for a delicious vegan version.⁠
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The warm, earthy spices and the slight heat from the smoked paprika bring out the sweetness in the cabbage. The pistachios add just enough crunch to this incredibly satisfying dish. Substitute butter with vegan butter for a delicious vegan version.⁠
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Start the potatoes in cold, salted water because cold water helps keep the skins intact and it holds moisture in. Boil the potatoes until they’re tender. Insert a knife into the middle of the potato, if the knife slides easily out there are finished. If not, boil just a minute or two longer and until tender. Remove them from the boiling water as they finish.

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Perfect boiled potatoes every time
Start the potatoes in cold, salted water because cold water helps keep the skins intact and it holds moisture in. Boil the potatoes until they’re tender. Insert a knife into the middle of the potato, if the knife slides easily out there are finished. If not, boil just a minute or two longer and until tender. Remove them from the boiling water as they finish.

The most important thing to remember is to use cold water to start and not boiling water. Boiling water cooks the outside of potato faster and causes uneven texture and finish. Baby spuds, pictured in the video, take about 10 minutes, give or take. I make these often, smash them, and then roast with olive oil, Parmesan and spices. If making, cubed, potatoes, for example to use in potato salad, these will take around 15 minutes where larger chunks or whole new potatoes will be 20-25 minutes.

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Perfect boiled potatoes every time
Start the potatoes in cold, salted water because cold water helps keep the skins intact and it holds moisture in. Boil the potatoes until they’re tender. Insert a knife into the middle of the potato, if the knife slides easily out there are finished. If not, boil just a minute or two longer and until tender. Remove them from the boiling water as they finish.

The most important thing to remember is to use cold water to start and not boiling water. Boiling water cooks the outside of potato faster and causes uneven texture and finish. Baby spuds, pictured in the video, take about 10 minutes, give or take. I make these often, smash them, and then roast with olive oil, Parmesan and spices. If making, cubed, potatoes, for example to use in potato salad, these will take around 15 minutes where larger chunks or whole new potatoes will be 20-25 minutes.

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Chickpea, Spinach and Orzo Soup⁠
This vegetarian soup is the perfect pantry meal. A simple mirepoix mixed with other kitchen staples makes this soup perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend lunch. Substitute navy or lima beans for the chickpeas and use any favorite green. Add precooked chicken if desired. Serve with a green salad and crusty bread.Recipe linked in bio above.⁠
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#vegetarian #soup #verysmartideas #easyrecipe #healthyrecipes #veggies⁠
#recipe #dinnerideas

Chickpea, Spinach and Orzo Soup⁠
This vegetarian soup is the perfect pantry meal. A simple mirepoix mixed with other kitchen staples makes this soup perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend lunch. Substitute navy or lima beans for the chickpeas and use any favorite green. Add precooked chicken if desired. Serve with a green salad and crusty bread.Recipe linked in bio above.⁠
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#vegetarian #soup #verysmartideas #easyrecipe #healthyrecipes #veggies⁠
#recipe #dinnerideas

Chickpea, Spinach and Orzo Soup⁠
This vegetarian soup is the perfect pantry meal. A simple mirepoix mixed with other kitchen staples makes this soup perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend lunch. Substitute navy or lima beans for the chickpeas and use any favorite green. Add precooked chicken if desired. Serve with a green salad and crusty bread.Recipe linked in bio above.⁠
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#vegetarian #soup #verysmartideas #easyrecipe #healthyrecipes #veggies⁠
#recipe #dinnerideas ...

This recipe produces an umami-rich sauce that coats thick spaghetti with a savory meatless sauce. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself making this dish again and again. Make extras to spread on toasted Italian bread and broil for an easy appetizer or fill tomatoes and bake for another light, vegetarian meal.⁠
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#meatlesssauce #vegetarian #pasta #easyrecipes #verysmartideas #recipes #recipeoftheday #easyrecipe #yum #healthyrecipe #instafood #veggies #veganrecipes #plantbasedfood

This recipe produces an umami-rich sauce that coats thick spaghetti with a savory meatless sauce. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself making this dish again and again. Make extras to spread on toasted Italian bread and broil for an easy appetizer or fill tomatoes and bake for another light, vegetarian meal.⁠
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#meatlesssauce #vegetarian #pasta #easyrecipes #verysmartideas #recipes #recipeoftheday #easyrecipe #yum #healthyrecipe #instafood #veggies #veganrecipes #plantbasedfood

This recipe produces an umami-rich sauce that coats thick spaghetti with a savory meatless sauce. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself making this dish again and again. Make extras to spread on toasted Italian bread and broil for an easy appetizer or fill tomatoes and bake for another light, vegetarian meal.⁠
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#meatlesssauce #vegetarian #pasta #easyrecipes #verysmartideas #recipes #recipeoftheday #easyrecipe #yum #healthyrecipe #instafood #veggies #veganrecipes #plantbasedfood ...

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