Tofu Cashew Coconut Curry

Yield: 4 servings

1 tbsp coconut oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp ginger, grated

1 jalapeño, diced

1 medium sweet potato, diced into 1-inch cubes

1/2 head of cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 2-3 cups)

1 yellow or orange bell pepper, diced

2 carrots, thinly diced or chopped

2 tbsp curry powder

1/2 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp cumin

1/8 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

1 can coconut milk

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1/2 cup vegetable broth

1/4 cup roasted cashews, ground

1 package firm or extra firm tofu, cubed

to garnish: cilantro and extra cashews

1. In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add in garlic, ginger, jalapeno, sweet potato, cauliflower, bell pepper, and carrots. Saute for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until carrots start to soften.

2. Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and salt.

3. Add coconut milk, tomato sauce, broth, and ground cashews. Stir until smooth.

4. Gently add in tofu and stir. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes and carrots are fork tender.

5. Serve immediately with cilantro and extra cashews.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/vegetarian-tofu-cashew-coconut-curry/

Dahl Soup with Greens

Yield: 4 servings

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, diced

1 tbsp black mustard seeds

2 tsp cumin

2 tsp turmeric

4 cloves garlic, sliced thin

1 small red chile, minced (optional)

2 cups red lentils or yellow mung dhal

8 cups vegetable stock

1 cup coconut milk

2 tsp salt

3 cups baby spinach (or kale), chopped

handful fresh cilantro, chopped

1 avocado, cubed

1. In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for a few minutes until aromatic and translucent.

2. Add mustard, cumin, turmeric, garlic, and chile. Allow to cook, stirring constantly to avoid burning, for about 1 minute.

3. Add the lentils, stock, coconut milk, and salt. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.

4. Remove from heat. Add the chopped greens and stir.

5. Ladle a generous amount into each bowl. Top with cilantro, avocado, and serve with naan.

https://gamechangersmovie.com/recipes/dhal-soup-with-greens/

Green Lentil Soup

Yield: 4 servings

1/4 cup olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp cumin

1 tsp curry powder

1/2 tsp thyme

1 large can diced tomatoes

1 cup brown or green lentils

4 cups vegetable broth

2 cups water

1 tsp salt

pinch red pepper flakes

ground black pepper, to taste

1 cup collard greens or kale, tough ribs removed and chopped

2 tbsp lemon juice, or to taste

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot, and cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the garlic, cumin, curry powder and thyme. Cook until fragrant while stirring constantly, about 30 seconds.

3. Pour in the diced tomatoes and cook for a few more minutes.

4. Add in the lentils, broth, water, salt, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Raise heat and bring the mixture to a boil, then partially cover the pot and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape.

5. Transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender and purée the soup until smooth. Pour the puréed soup back into the pot.

6. Add the chopped greens and cook for 2 more minutes, or until the greens have softened to your liking.

7. Remove pot from the heat and stir in lemon juice. .

8. Serve while hot. Leftovers will keep well for about 4 days in the refrigerator, or can be frozen for several months.

https://cookieandkate.com/best-lentil-soup-recipe/comment-page-8/

Pozole Verde

Yield: 6 servings

3 cups + 3 cups bone broth

3 cups spinach, loosely packed

1 cup cilantro, chopped 

4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

1/2 cup green onion, chopped 

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1 tbsp grated horseradish (optional)

2 tbsp avocado oil

2 cups white sweet potatoes, diced

2 cups pre-cooked chicken, chopped

1 tsp salt, or to taste

optional garnishes: cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges

1. In a blender, combine 3 cups of broth, spinach, cilantro, garlic, green onion, lime juice, and horseradish. Set aside.

2. In a large soup pot, heat avocado oil over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes and sauté for 5-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are fork soft.

3. Add chicken and salt to the pot and stir. Add 3 cups more of broth and the green broth from the blender. Heat through. Serve with garnishes.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/pozole-verde/

Sheet Pan Meatballs and Vegetables

Yield: 4 servings

Meatballs:

1 lb ground lamb (or chicken or turkey or pork)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh thyme

zest of 1 lemon

salt and pepper

Vegetables:

1 small red onion, chopped

1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets

1 head bok choy, chopped, washed, and dried

6 mushrooms, sliced

1/4 head cabbage, thinly sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp fresh thyme

juice of 1 lemon

salt and pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, mix all the meatball ingredients together thoroughly. Form into 12 meatballs. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, mix all the veggie ingredients together until all are well coated with oil and seasonings. Spread mixture out evenly over the baking sheet.

4. Place meatballs evenly spaced among the veggies.

5. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/sheet-pan-lemon-herb-lamb-and-veggies/

Kedgeree

Yield: 4 servings

1/2-lb smoked sablefish or smoked haddock, skin on

1 1/4-lb cod, lingcod, or other firm white fish, skin on

1 bay leaf

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 onion, thinly sliced

1/2 tsp turmeric

1 large cinnamon stick, snapped in half

1 large cauliflower, grated into rice

3 tbsp parsley, chopped

2 tbsp dill, chopped

salt and pepper

lemon wedges, to serve

1. Place the fish skin side down into a large sauté pan. Cover with water. Add bay leaf.

2. Bring up to a simmer and poach gently for about 5 minutes, until just cooked.

3. Remove the fish and bay leaf with a slotted spoon onto a large plate and set aside somewhere warm.

4. Pour the liquor through a sieve into a large jug and keep aside.

5. Wipe out the pan. Heat the coconut oil in the pan and add the onions. Gently sweat them for 6 to 8 minutes until soft and translucent.

6. Add the turmeric, cinnamon stick, and reserved bay leaf, and cook another minute.

7. Add the riced cauliflower and stir to combine.

8. Add 1/2-cup of the poaching liquor and cook for 5 minutes until cauliflower is just tender.

9. Remove the skins from the fish and break the flesh into large flakes. Add to the cauliflower and quickly warm through.

10. Stir in the herbs, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/kedgeree/

Middle Eastern Glazed Chicken

Yield: 6 servings

2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skinless

1/2 cup orange juice

2 tbsp coconut aminos

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground ginger

salt and pepper

1. Place chicken thighs in a large glass baking dish in a single layer.

2. In a bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour over chicken, and let marinade in the fridge for 2 hours.

3. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of coconut oil over medium-high heat. Transfer chicken thighs to the heated pan, reserving the marinade.

4. Cook for 5 minutes until the bottom side of the chicken turns a medium golden brown. Flip and let the other side cook for 4 more minutes.

5. Pour reserved marinade over the thighs and cover with a lid. Let the marinade come to a low boil then turn the heat to medium low. Cook for 6 to 8 more minutes until each thigh is cooked through and the marinade has reduced to a glaze.

6. Transfer the chicken to a serving dish, salt lightly, and pour the glaze from the pan on top of the chicken to serve. Serve warm.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/middle-eastern-glazed-chicken/