Eggplant, Zucchini, Tomato Vegetable Tian

Tian.<br /><br />Does saying it in French makes it more sophisticated? Simply, it is traditional oven-roasted vegetables layers in an earthenware.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7327/27236081174_14c172c682_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Here, a not-so-traditional approach has been adopted for the vegetable tian; or more accurately, it should not be even called a tian since I did not use any earthenware. Instead, a roasting tray with parchment paper is used so that there is no tray or dish to wash after cooking: fuss-free, mess-free. Call it vegetables tian catered to the (lazy) home-cooks.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7322/27772389861_f56fa0d633.jpg" /><br /><br />The only similar action done to mimic the vegetable tian is to prepare and slice the vegetables pretty and layer them pretty. Tian and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/01/oven-style-ratatouille-roast.html">ratatouille</a> might share similarities in their origin being Provencal French, and both being centered around vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, onions; but tian is a layered roast while <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/01/oven-style-ratatouille-roast.html">ratatouille</a> is a diced-up stew.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001L5TVGW&asins=B001L5TVGW&linkId=19e4894efa738130e4ffff440eb5821f&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Vegetable Tian</b><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">adapted from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/972054/vegetable-tian">Martha Stewart</a></span></i><br /><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2 small zucchini, thinly sliced<br />1 long Chinese eggplant, thinly sliced (option to use other eggplant variety)<br />2 Roma tomatoes, thiny sliced<br />1/2 onions, thinly sliced<br />Handful of cilantro (or any fresh herbs), roughly chopped<br />Salt and pepper to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Preheat oven 400F. Brush organic canola oil on the parchment paper. Start layering the vegetables. Dash of salt and black pepper over the vegetables, then sprinkle half of fresh herbs on to the vegetable then roast for about 40-50mins. When cooked, sprinkle remaining fresh herbs to the roast, then add 1-2 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil across the roast. More salt and black pepper to taste if required.<br /><br />Serve as side-dish to roasted fish (e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/11/herb-roasted-trout-en-papillote.html">Herb-Roasted Whole Trout</a>) or chicken (e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/09/rosemary-thyme-garlic-roast-chicken.html">Herb & Garlic Roasted Chicken</a>).<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7629/27236081444_6c9744be99_z.jpg" /><br /><br />I have made <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/ratatouille-inspired-roasted-vegetables.html">ratatouille-inspired vegetable roast</a> previously, and today, this tian-inspired vegetable roast. In addition to the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/06/garlic-steamed-broccoli.html">steaming-method</a>, these roast options can also load up a lot of vegetables at one-go of cooking.<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegetables+tian" rel="tag">vegetables tian</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegetables+roast" rel="tag">vegetables roast</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Eggplant, Zucchini, Tomato Vegetable Tian

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Pumpkin Squash Veggie Salad Bowls

If there is any fancy <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/pumpkin%2Fsquash">pumpkin squash</a> to try this pumpkin season, let it be the <i>Delicata</i>. It is also a budget-friendly produce item to add to your autumn/fall grocery list.<br /><br />Thinned-skin, <i>Delicata</i> Squash is also much easier to handle and slice, and cooks relatively quickly (compared to the other bigger thicker-skin pumpkins), in about 20 minutes roasting time.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4478/37649669152_f23b77d254_z.jpg" /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Steamed Kale, Yellow and Purple Cauliflower, Cooked Beets, Roasted Squash, Shredded Chicken</span></i><br /><br />During autumn/fall season, this pumpkin squash has become the fiber-boosting, nutrient-dense "carb" in place of <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html">sweet potatoes</a> or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/12/broccoli-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa-bowl.html">potatoes</a> or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/05/chicken-broccoli-salad-bowl-with-corn.html">corn on the cob</a> in these healthy and nutritious salad <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/grain%20bowls">grain bowls</a>.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4464/37584072251_92d7127467.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001L5TVGW&asins=B001L5TVGW&linkId=19e4894efa738130e4ffff440eb5821f&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b><i>Delicata </i>Squash Salad Bowls</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 <i>Delicata</i> squash, sliced 3/4 -inch thick<br />About 3 servings of mixed vegetables of your choice e.g. broccoli, cauliflower, kale, green beans, snow or snap peas, beets<br />2-3 cloves garlic, minced<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>:<br />Preheat oven to 400F. Toss squash slices with olive oil, dried oregano, salt and ground black pepper. Arrange on baking sheet and roast about 25mins until fork tender. Halfway roasting the squash, start steaming the vegetables - steam with garlic for about 5mins. Layer the base of the salad bowls with colorful steamed vegetables and topped with roasted pumpkin squash.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4508/37914442831_c13d93feda_z.jpg" /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Steamed Kale, Mutli-Colored Cauliflower, Snap Peas and Zucchini with Roasted Squash (Vegetarian) </span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i>Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/delicata+squash" rel="tag">delicata squash</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Pumpkin Squash Veggie Salad Bowls

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Tomato Egg Soup 番茄蛋汤

Instead of making tomato egg-drop soup (similar to <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/10/bitter-melon-egg-drop-soup.html">Bitter Melon Egg Drop Soup</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/05/chive-and-egg-drop-soup.html">Chive Egg-Drop Soup</a>) in which the egg is gently stirred into the soup towards the end of cooking, to create pretty, soft and silky egg swirls and ribbons;  I switched the sequence a little - first, by frying tomatoes with egg (<a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/tomato-scrambled-fried-eggs.html">Tomato Scrambled Eggs recipe</a>), then adding the tomato scrambled eggs to a vegetables-based broth, making the soup of today - <b>Tomato Egg Soup</b>.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7474/16348479101_e344245afc_z.jpg" /> <br /><br />The sweet tomatoes impart natural <i>umani </i>flavors to this soup and it is absolutely delicious. Soup season is here! A comforting and satisfying one-dish noodle soup is definitely a keeper in the cooler months ahead.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7543/16164035369_ee4be661c2_o.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B076HV5HLS&asins=B076HV5HLS&linkId=fd58dbd053d4116c228f6e3ab8b35361&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Tomato Egg Soup 番茄蛋汤</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />3-4 medium size tomatoes, divided use (2 tomatoes sliced to wedges, 2 tomatoes chopped to bite-sizes)<br />3 organic eggs, lightly whisked<br />1 shallot<br />2 green onions, finely chopped, separate the white and green portions, divided use<br />2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced<br />1 cup chicken stock or vegetarian stock (or water)<br />1 celery thinly sliced (optional)<br />1/2 organic green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)<br />Salt and ground white pepper to taste <br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Fry the tomato wedges and eggs with 1/3 of white portions of green onions in 2tbsp cooking oil (refer <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/08/tomato-scrambled-fried-eggs.html">Tomato Scrambled/ Fried Eggs recipe</a>). Dish out and set aside. Fry the shallots and remaining white portions of green onions in 1tbsp cooking oil, then add garlic and lightly saute till shallots turn slightly translucent. Add the stock or water and let it come to boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and celery and let it cook in the simmering broth. (<span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: Celery and bell peppers are optional. I added them because I had them in the fridge, and wanted to add some vegetables to complete my one-dish meal). Return the tomato and eggs back to pot, pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle in 1-2 tsp of sesame oil. Turn off heat. Cover pot and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes, allowing all the flavors to come together. Serve as soup base to noodles.<br /><br />Not only do we share similar tastebuds and cooking styles, both of us coincidentally made this similar dish quite at the same time -  <a href="https://noobcook.com/chinese-tomato-egg-noodles/">Noobcook's Tomato Egg Noodles</a> (is that telepathy?).<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7557/15730278853_6270d745d6_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/tomato+egg+soup" rel="tag">tomato egg soup</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

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Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery Quinoa Bowl

Celery for fiber boost, dates for additional potassium (especially after a sweaty workout) and nuts for protein (plus good fats) - this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/09/celery-dates-cashews-salad.html">Celery, Dates, and Nuts salad</a> turned out a perfect component to a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/08/chickpea-tuna-veggie-quinoa-bowl.html">post-workout lunch</a> <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/07/broccoli-zucchini-cabbage-quinoa-salad.html">salad</a> <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/05/chicken-broccoli-salad-bowl-with-corn.html">bowl</a> composed of steamed broccoli and cauliflower, leftover shredded chicken, hard-boiled egg, and quinoa.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3741/33293195285_c7b655d95a_z.jpg" /><br /><br />For vegetarians, omit the chicken as the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/09/celery-dates-cashews-salad.html">celery, dates and nuts component</a> is delightfully tasty to glorify this steamed vegetables and quinoa grain bowl.<br /><a name="more"></a><br />As with <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">workout meals</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/grain%20bowls">grain bowls</a>, I will list the main components of the meal, and not recipe with exact ingredient quantities. This is so that you can customize your meals - substitute the grains, vegetables, and proteins to your personal preferences; and especially for the vegetables - use what is freshest in your kitchen for the day. The vegetables are all totally interchangeable depending on what you have, so feel free to get creative.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/750/33137921182_b5007c350b_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00HEZ8A6K&asins=B00HEZ8A6K&linkId=adea9f90ec6d7cd3ae1b9f4f70c7645d&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery Dates Salad </b><b>Quinoa Bowl  </b><br /><i>Ingredients/Components</i>:<br />[<i>Vegetables</i>]: Ginger-garlic steamed broccoli and cauliflower plus a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/09/celery-dates-cashews-salad.html">side-salad made with celery, dates and nuts</a><br />[<i>Whole grains</i>]: Tricolor quinoa, cooked according to package instructions<br />[<i>Protein</i>]: Shredded chicken plus hard-boiled egg (vegetarian: omit the chicken)<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Assemble as shown. Garnish with red onions, and drizzle with <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/asparagus-chicken-with-turmeric-dressing.html">easy homemade golden dressing</a>.<br /><br /><br />[<i>Meal preparation tips</i>]: Components such as <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html#more">quinoa</a> has been pre-cooked in a batch (2-3 days' supply), hard-boiled eggs prepared in advanced (5 days' supply) <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0086ANRGU&asins=B0086ANRGU&linkId=01630cdbcd83bdbc9de9310936562fd2&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe>and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/12/broccoli-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa-bowl.html">chicken are leftovers</a>. Excluding the egg, the quinoa and chicken can be warmed up/re-heated before consumption on the actual day.  The celery salad and dressing can also be made a few hours in advance.<br /><br />Here is one rule I follow strictly when it comes to vegetables especially leafy greens. I NEVER prepare and cook the vegetables days in advance, in order to reap the maximum nutrition out of freshly cooked vegetable. They are usually cooked (leafy greens steamed, denser starchier vegetables roasted) just before the salad bowl is put together. If the vegetables are to be consumed raw like the celery salad, preparing one day ahead is fine.<br /><div><br /></div>That said, it is your grain bowl and you are eating it. Either it is everything made fresh, partial or entirely prepped-ahead, it is what works for you, right?<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/celery+salad" rel="tag">celery salad</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/grain+bowl" rel="tag">grain bowl</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery Quinoa Bowl

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Greek Yogurt Coleslaw

It was perhaps the sudden urge to make coleslaw at home when I saw this beautiful organic red cabbage at the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/baby-shiitake-mushrooms-stir-fry.html">farmer's market</a>. Since it is coleslaw, I really wanted to replicate this refreshing and crisp cabbage-celery slaw salad (also check this delicious <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/09/celery-dates-cashews-salad.html">Celery, Dates and Cashew Salad</a>) that I have recently enjoyed while dining out. That salad coleslaw, served with beer-batter fish bites, had the perfect crunch from the cabbage and celery, tastefully balanced by light creamy mayo dressing. Besides this slaw salad, the only coleslaw that I have had, and till today served as childhood memory, is the KFC coleslaw.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8267/29992273251_c13da53e49_z.jpg" /><br /><br />This homemade coleslaw is quick and easy to prepare - using cabbage, red cabbage, Greek yogurt, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FIISBA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000FIISBA&linkCode=as2&tag=anestofo-20&linkId=DA6FB664KBJ56QHV">organic apple cider vinegar</a>, salt and pepper.<br /><br />Enjoy as side-dish with <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/10/chicken-and-asparagus-en-papillote.html">chicken</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/08/pesto-salmon.html">fish</a> or complement with <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/perilla-leaf-egg-cucumber-sandwich.html">sandwiches</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/07/chicken-hot-dog-sausage-baguette.html">hot dogs</a> or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/04/sweet-potato-vegetable-omelette-wrap.html">wraps</a>.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8076/29702854530_006dfa4498.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00HEZ8A6K&asins=B00HEZ8A6K&linkId=adea9f90ec6d7cd3ae1b9f4f70c7645d&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Homemade Greek Yogurt Coleslaw</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2-3 cups of finely sliced cabbage(mixture of regular and red cabbage)<br />0.5-1 cup Greek yogurt (adjust quantity accordingly depending on cabbage servings)<br />1tbsp <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FIISBA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000FIISBA&linkCode=as2&tag=anestofo-20&linkId=DA6FB664KBJ56QHV">organic apple cider vinegar</a> (Dynamic Health brand)<br />Dash of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: First, add 1/2-cup yogurt to the cabbage and gently mix. If not enough, add another 1/2 cup (or less) of yogurt. Mix everything together and adjust the flavors according to your preference. (<span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: I prefer my coleslaw to be less "liquid" and added less yogurt to have more cabbage to yogurt ratio. I also prefer it more tangy and did not add any sugar/sweetener to the mix).<br /><br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7772/29448566373_0a34e00058.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/yogurt+coleslaw" rel="tag">yogurt coleslaw</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Greek Yogurt Coleslaw

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Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta Cheese Salad

Briny and crumbly feta cheese works magic in salads such as <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/08/apple-blueberry-bean-cucumber-salad.html">Apple Blueberry Cucumber Salad</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/06/watermelon-feta-cheese-pizza-salad.html">Watermelon Feta Salad</a>. Today, let us make another feta-worthy salad rightfully balanced with summer sweet tomatoes and refreshing cucumbers.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2825/34253132136_5287f64a83_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00CNHCDR6&asins=B00CNHCDR6&linkId=cebfcf400adf9874a80164c557849241&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Summer Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta Cheese Salad</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 organic cucumber, remove the center seed core, and cubed<br />1 small box of grape or cherry tomatoes<br />1/2-1 cup red onions, finely chopped<br />1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese<br />[<i>Dressing</i>]: 1-2tsp organic apple cider vinegar, 2-4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 clove garlic finely minced, dash of dried herbs<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Mix all the ingredients except the cheese in a bowl. Before serving, sprinkle feta cheese on top and toss gently to mix.<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2889/33452039804_171d5b8538_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/feta+cheese" rel="tag">feta cheese</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/tomato+salad" rel="tag">tomato salad</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta Cheese Salad

Briny and crumbly feta cheese works magic in salads such as  Apple Blueberry Cucumber Salad and Watermelon Feta Salad . Today, let us make ...

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Broccoli, Zucchini, Cabbage Quinoa Salad

Protein and fiber packed, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/quinoa">quinoa</a> is a super versatile whole grain with endless possibilities -  <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/01/fried-rice-quinoa.html">healthy fried "rice"</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/04/biryani-inspired-spiced-quinoa-pilaf.html">exotic "rice" pilaf</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/08/zucchini-wrapped-quinoa-sushi.html">creative sushi</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/01/black-red-cream-quinoa-for-congee.html">comforting porridge/congee</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/02/savory-quinoa-patties-or-cakes.html">savory snack-size patties</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/09/peas-bell-peppers-zucchini-with-quinoa.html">colorful salads</a>, and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/05/quinoa-pilaf-rice-plate.html">wholesome plate meals</a> or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html">bowl</a> <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/12/broccoli-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa-bowl.html">meals</a>.<br /><br />With broccoli, zucchini, green beans and red cabbage, you can easily turn this light <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/Vegetarian">vegetarian</a> <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/salads">salad</a> to quick supper. Alternatively, if you are making a seafood entree like this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/06/seafood-in-bag-en-papillote.html">Seafood in a Bag</a>, this salad will be your perfect side-accompaniment. <br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4158/34460942822_f713a4120c_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B075SLJ42S&asins=B075SLJ42S&linkId=3d5a21dc60c449057724991292da4964&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Vegetables (Broccoli, Zucchini, Cabbage) & Quinoa Salad</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2-3 cups of organic broccoli florets, sliced zucchini, finger-length green beans, and thinly sliced red cabbage<br />2-3 cloves of garlic<br />1 serving of cooked quinoa<br />Salt and pepper to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Steam the vegetables with garlic for 5 mins. Toss and mix gently with cooked quinoa. Salt and pepper to taste.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4193/34581650206_c058a0d3a2_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/quinoa+salad" rel="tag">quinoa salad</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/quinoa+vegetables+salad" rel="tag">quinoa vegetables salad</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/salad+grain+bowl" rel="tag">salad grain bowl</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Broccoli, Zucchini, Cabbage Quinoa Salad

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Spicy Soy Bean Sprouts

Similar to <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/05/bean-sprouts-with-green-onions.html">mung bean sprouts</a> (germinated mung beans), soy bean sprouts (germinated soy beans) provide important B Vitamins e.g.thiamin, riboflavin, niacin; and minerals e.g. folate and zinc.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7526/15701560617_ce1460800b_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Keeping it simple (and not over-cooking) is the key when it comes to cooking bean sprouts. Personally, mung bean sprouts often have a stronger raw taste, so I usually prefer to <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/03/mung-bean-soybean-sprouts-stir-fry.html">stir-fry/saute</a> them quickly as the heat/oil helps in removing its raw taste. On the other hand, soy bean bean retains its crunchy texture much better when blanched in boiling water. Using blanched soy bean sprouts, an easy <b>Spicy Soy Bean Sprouts</b> salad side-dish takes less than 20 minutes to prepare, and pairs well with rice e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/easy-healthy-korean-bibimbap.html">Easy Healthy Korean<i> Bibimbap</i></a>, or noodles e.g <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/10/kimchi-noodles-with-bean-sprouts.html"><i>Kimchi</i> Noodles</a>.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8613/15701285609_dc11dde4a6.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00005B8K5&asins=B00005B8K5&linkId=VEXPAFMVKZPHC2ZA&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Spicy Soy Bean Sprouts</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 pack (3-4 big handfuls of raw soy bean sprouts), blanched quickly in boiling water, set aside to cool, squeeze out excess water of the blanched sprouts when cooled<br />Homemade spicy <i>gochujang</i> dressing (<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/korean-spicy-tofu.html">recipe </a>here)<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Mix blanched bean sprouts (already cooled to room temperature) with homemade spicy dressing.<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/spicy+soybean+sprouts" rel="tag">spicy soybean sprouts</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Spicy Soy Bean Sprouts

Similar to mung bean sprouts (germinated mung beans), soy bean sprouts (germinated soy beans) provide important B Vitamins e.g.thiamin, rib...

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Summer Pineapple Salsa

This <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/08/pesto-salmon.html">Pesto Salmon</a> is surely delicious but would a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2009/03/salmon-cake-pattie-with-mango-salsa.html">salsa condiment</a> be too much with the salmon entree? Well, not when it is a simple and easy four-ingredient<b> Pineapple Salsa </b>that adds instant zest and freshness to the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/12/dijon-mustard-roasted-salmon.html">roasted salmon</a>. The sweet-tangy pineapple's subtle acidity puts the entire fish entree in perfect balance just like this <a href="http://you%20can%20also%20check%20this%20salmon%20cake%20with%20mango%20salsa/">Salmon Cake with Mango Salsa</a>.<br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5557/14985498372_7f0af588b8_z.jpg" /><br /><br />The key is to portion the salsa in small quantity to the entree (in business analogy, this is termed "hunger marketing") and I am pretty sure there will be demands for second or third servings of the salsa!<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3859/14799308647_8fdaba78d5_z.jpg" /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00HHLNRVE&asins=B00HHLNRVE&linkId=IUXWKLNAWOQ2V2T6&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Pineapple Salsa</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2 cups of fresh pineapple diced<br />1 small shallot, finely diced<br />1 tbsp of chopped fresh cilantro<br />1 serrano chili (red, or green), finely chopped<br />Juice of 1/2 a lime <br />Sprinkke of salt and pepper <br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Mix everything and allow it to sit for at least 30 mins for the flavors to combine.<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3866/14982749371_b0c4a6b66b_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/pineapple+salsa" rel="tag">pineapple salsa</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Summer Pineapple Salsa

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Stir-Fry/ Sauteed Morel Mushrooms

We are pretty much adventurous in the mushroom world. Not that we have tried the most exotic mushrooms but having tried fresh <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/05/pink-oyster-mushrooms-broccoli-stir-fry.html">pink oyster mushrooms</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/05/stir-fry-maitake-mushrooms.html">maitake mushrooms</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/pan-fried-lion-mane-mushrooms.html">lion-mane mushrooms</a>, adding wild morels surely makes the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/mushrooms">mushrooms-list</a> more complete.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7087/27423680645_805b6f3ed3.jpg" /><br /><br />Wild morels is the mushroom of Spring season, isn't it? I bought mine from Costco (these mushrooms are seasonal and not always available) while braving the cold produce room where I usually get my box of organic baby spinach.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7314/26816727733_ac8bb40865_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Adopting a similar approach as this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/05/stir-fry-maitake-mushrooms.html">Stir-Fry Maitake Mushrooms</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/10/maitake-mushrooms-with-garlic.html">Maitake Mushrooms with Garlic</a>, less is more and simple is best. So goes the morels in a pan, followed by some shallots/onions, garlic and finished off with some butter. That's it. So easy, delicious, earthy and full of <i>umami </i>goodness.<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/morel+mushrooms" rel="tag">morel mushrooms</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div><br />

Stir-Fry/ Sauteed Morel Mushrooms

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Healthy Rainbow Veggies/ Vegetables Wrap

A vegetables or veggies <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/sandwich%2Fwraps">wrap</a> is a great way to consume vegetables on the go. The "bread" becomes an edible "container" that houses the brightly-colored vegetable salad.<br /><br />It is not easy to load up on veggies in a sandwich (see <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/perilla-leaf-egg-cucumber-sandwich.html">Perilla Leaf, Egg Cucumber Sandwich</a>), due to the usable "real estate" on two slices of bread (technically, it is just the area of one slice). I mean, how much (and how high) can you go, to make it easy to eat?<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/886/40460416284_202bc22596_z.jpg" /><br /><br />However, a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/sandwich%2Fwraps">wrap</a> is somewhat different. First, the surface area is bigger. Second, the "bread" used (be it tortilla, or lavash bread) is pliable enough to roll. This way, more veggies get loaded in, yet still less of a mess to eat.<br /><br />That is my personal experience of a sandwich vs a wrap. Do you have your experiences to share, when it comes to making a vegetable sandwich vs a wrap?<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/875/27299432358_159079d06d_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Some easy and healthy veggie wrap ideas I wish to share with you today:<br /><br />The above, a <b>Rainbow Veggie Wrap</b> using lavash bread with layers of colorful veggies - <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/collard%20greens">collard greens</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/beets">beets</a>, bell peppers, Casper kale, peppercress.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><b>Salad Greens, Tahini, Sliced Almonds Wrap</b><br />A veggie wrap idea that incorporates protein from <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/okra-with-tahini-sauce-dressing.html">tahini</a> - a sesame paste/sauce made from 100% ground sesame, and sliced almonds. Instead of tahini as protein source, you can dollop hummus or slather peanut butter on the bread. Then, layer organic salad greens, sliced almonds on the bread, and start rolling. This is a quick healthy snack to prepare, convenient to bring along on-the-go, and easy to bite into.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/883/27634099208_b22cf14a16_o.jpg" /><br /><br />Another protein option is eggs - hard-boiled (chopped up or sliced to wedges), scrambled or veggie omelet e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/05/moringa-egg-omelet.html">Moringa Egg Omelet</a>. Add a veggie omelet and make this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/04/sweet-potato-vegetable-omelette-wrap.html">Avocado, Sweet Potato Veggie Omelet Wrap</a>.<br /><br /><b>Chicken and Veggie Wrap</b><br />A non-vegetarian wrap by incorporating shredded chicken (from leftover rotisserie chicken) into a veggie based of lettuce, beets, bell peppers, cucumber, salad greens.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/925/27634099298_f04dba9250_o.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/veggie+wrap" rel="tag">veggie wrap</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegetble+wrap" rel="tag">vegetable wrap</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

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Bean Pasta with Vegetarian Tofu Curry

<a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine bean-powered pasta</a> is not only great in taste and texture; it also provides a good amount of protein and fiber per serving. Their <a href="https://www.explorecuisine.com/en/products/bean-pastas/edamame-spaghetti.html">Organic Edamame Spaghetti</a> and <a href="https://www.explorecuisine.com/en/products/bean-pastas/black-bean-spaghetti.html">Organic Black Bean Spaghetti </a>contain 24 g of protein per 2 oz serving - almost three times more than regular pasta and twice that of chickpea or lentil.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4782/38869441520_586b01242e_z.jpg" /><br /><br />To enjoy the best of both worlds, I used two different spaghetti - Edamame Spaghetti and Black Bean Spaghetti, to create this dish - <b>Edamame and Black Bean Spaghetti with Steamed Vegetables in <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/jackfruit-tofu-green-curry.html">Vegetarian Tofu Green Curry</a></b><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4793/26811572778_16e6659c3e_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B076HV5HLS&asins=B076HV5HLS&linkId=fd58dbd053d4116c228f6e3ab8b35361&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Edamame, Black Bean Spaghetti with Vegetables and Tofu Green Curry</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1/2 serving <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine Organic Edamame Spaghetti</a>, cook according to directions<br />1/2 serving <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine Organic Black Bean Spaghetti</a>, cook according to directions<br />1 serving of <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/jackfruit-tofu-green-curry.html">vegetarian tofu green curry</a> (try this easy and delicious <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/jackfruit-tofu-green-curry.html">Jackfruit Tofu Green Curry</a>)<br />1 cup finely shredded kale, red cabbage<br />1 cup thinly sliced zucchini<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Steam the kale, cabbage, and zucchini for 5 minutes. Set aside with the cooked spaghetti, and mix them. Ladle green curry over the vegetables and spaghetti.<br /><br />Unlike traditional pastas, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine Bean Pastas</a>* are made from 100% organic beans and are loaded with plant-based protein (25 grams per serving!), iron and fiber. Explore Cuisine pastas are all certified gluten-free, vegan, and kosher, making them the perfect option for everyone at the dinner table.<br /><br />Other recipes made with <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine Bean Pasta</a>:<br /><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine Veggie Salad Bowl</a><br /><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/gluten-free-bean-pasta-with-veggies.html">Gluten-Free Bean Pasta with (more) Beans and Veggies</a><br /><br /><i>*The samples received were complimentary and opinions expressed about the product are my own.</i><br /><img height="400" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4795/39969786474_04b2523123.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/bean+pasta" rel="tag">bean pasta</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/gluten+free+pasta" rel="tag">gluten-free pasta</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/pasta+veggie+salad" rel="tag">pasta veggie salad</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div><br />

Bean Pasta with Vegetarian Tofu Curry

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Pink Oyster Mushrooms, Broccoli Stir-Fry

The reward of visiting the local farmers market is having the family enjoy easy and delicious dishes e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/baby-shiitake-mushrooms-stir-fry.html">Baby Shiitake Mushrooms Stir-Fry</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/spring-peas-chinese-broccoli-stir-fry.html">Spring Peas, Mushrooms Stir-Fry</a> that are prepared from fresh and local produce.<br /><br />As part of the oyster mushroom family, I was amused by the vivid pink of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleurotus_djamor">pink oyster mushrooms</a> when I saw them at Far West Fungi, Saratoga Farmers Market. Some also call it flamingo oyster mushroom because it is as pink as the flamingo. Oyster mushrooms live up to their name; they look like oyster shells and have a mild seafood taste.<br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8658/16616733145_5b216eb225_z.jpg" /> <br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8571/16429722380_4c9667542b_o.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00FUF5K8W&asins=B00FUF5K8W&linkId=IITWXTBNMC4Y4CIP&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Pink Oyster Mushrooms and Chinese Broccoli Stir-Fry</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />3 cloves garlic, minced<br />1 small punnet pink oyster mushrooms (from Far West Fungi at Saratoga Farmers Market)<br />1 bunch of Chinese broccoli or <i>Kailan </i>, separate stems and leaves<br />Salt and ground white pepper , to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Saute mushrooms and garlic for a few minutes till mushrooms are slightly tender. Add vegetables stems, mix with mushrooms and garlic, cover the pan, steam for 3-5mins. Then add leaves, mix well, cover pan and steam 2-3 mins. Salt and pepper to taste.<br /><br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8617/16430937579_80083b3d00_z.jpg" />  <br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/pink+oyster+mushrooms" rel="tag">pink oyster mushrooms</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

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Moringa Egg Omelet

It is most common in powder form but have you ever seen the <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/08/moringa-or-malunggay-vegetable-plant.html">fresh moringa plant</a>? The <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/08/moringa-or-malunggay-vegetable-plant.html">Moringa plant</a> is nutrient-packed - rich in vitamins with significant amounts of Vitamins A, C, and E; and minerals such as calcium and potassium. It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1697/26594406942_7961a71682_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/moringa">Fresh moringa leaves</a> is an easy and versatile ingredient to cook with. This Moringa Egg Omelet is easy to make and packs nutrition. It is a perfect breakfast entree paired with whole-grain toast and grilled vegetables, also completes a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/Vegetarian">vegetarian</a> lunch/light dinner when served with <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/09/peas-bell-peppers-zucchini-with-quinoa.html">Peas, Bell Peppers, Zucchini Quinoa</a>. Let's not forget to make nutrient-packed Moringa Egg Omelet <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/sandwich%2Fwraps">sandwich</a>.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1558/26594407372_31d665c8f0_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00G2XGC88&asins=B00G2XGC88&linkId=d7395f895314894b3523e3f72067d360&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Moringa Egg Omelet</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2 organic egg, gently whisked<br />1 cup fresh moringa leaves (purchased from Lion Supermarket, San Jose)<br />Salt, pepper to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Add moringa leaves to egg, pinch of salt and pepper and whisk gently. In a heated pan, add some cooking oil, then pour the egg slowly to form a base with the area of the pan. The wider the pan is, the egg base can be made thinner by swirling the egg around the pan.When the egg starts to cook and form a base, roll the egg up with a wooden spatula.<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/malunggay+leaves" rel="tag">malunggay leaves</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/moringa" rel="tag">moringa</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Moringa Egg Omelet

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Steamed Radishes and Radish Leaves

I never knew I could prepare radishes this way. I should have known earlier. What vegetables can't be steamed? Perhaps red radishes passes off too easily as raw or roasted in salads; and steaming just slipped my mind. Personally, I prefer steamed radishes much much better than <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/05/roasted-radish-fennel.html">roasted ones</a> e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/05/roasted-radish-fennel.html">Roasted Radish and Fennel</a>.<br /><br />Steamed radishes is also very easy to prepare. Skin-on, steamed whole, for about 12-15 minutes.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/574/31903374423_8f0ff0436d_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Raw radishes add a peppery, satisfying crunch to salads while steamed radishes with skin-on actually taste sweet, with no traces of the sharp and peppery flavors even when the radishes are skin-on. I can eat eight to ten whole steamed radishes at one go! It is harder to consume that amount when used raw in salads.<br /><br />Radishes are a good source of vitamin C and contains powerful antioxidant flavonoids - zeaxanthin, lutein, and beta carotene. Radishes are usually sold with the nutritious greens still attached at the tops. These leaves tops have a characteristic peppery, yet somewhat pungent flavor, similar to radishes. What is good about this dish is using up the entire bunch of radish with the greens at the same time. Isn't that the best case scenario in which fresh produce can be used as quickly as possible?<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img height="400" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/532/32336906680_8ea932a3e0.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0086ANRGU&asins=B0086ANRGU&linkId=01630cdbcd83bdbc9de9310936562fd2&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Steamed Radishes and Radish Leaves </b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 bunch of red radishes with greens, separate the greens and roots and rinse them clean<br />[<i>Dressing</i>]: 1-2 cloves garlic minced, 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1tsp organic apple cider vinegar, salt and black pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Blanch the greens in boiling water for 1min, set aside. Steam the radishes for about 12-15mins till tender. While steaming, make the dressing. Place the steamed radishes on the greens, and drizzle garlic-oil dressing over.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/574/32716341875_5d7c2d9f1c_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/steamed+radish" rel="tag">steamed radish</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

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Perilla Leaf, Egg, Cucumber Sandwich

Other than the regular grocery stores e.g. Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joes, and Whole Foods Market, there are also Korean, Japanese, Chinese grocery stores in the vicintiy. These stores are where I discover new ingredients - ingredients that typically don't show up in the regular stores.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4659/38852837670_e41c4ed30a_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Visiting the Korean supermarket reminded me of the Korean dishes I have made in the past e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/easy-healthy-korean-bibimbap.html">Easy and Healthy Korean Bibimbap</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/korean-spicy-tofu.html">Korean Spicy Tofu</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/06/korean-spicy-cold-chilled-tofu.html">Korean Spicy Chilled Tofu</a>. I realized it has been some time since I prepared any Korean dishes! However, even with the perilla leaves from the Korean supermarket, sandwiches instead of Korean dishes came to mind. Where is that Korean spark? I wonder.<br /><br />Popular in Korean cuisine, perilla leaves are commonly used as a wrap for rice, barbecued meats and vegetables, so I don't see any conflict by layering the leaves into this egg, apple and cucumber sandwich. With herb nuances of mint, basil and anise, the perilla leaves brought an ordinary egg sandwich to life.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4778/25792294067_a98ff2de97_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B004KNJWP2&asins=B004KNJWP2&linkId=VHR3GV3L6HJTPTP5&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Perilla Leaf, Egg, Cucumber Sandwich</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2 slices whole-wheat bread<br />2-3 perilla leaves<br />1 hard-boiled egg, sliced<br />4-5 thin slices of cucumber<br />2 thin slices of apple<br />Pinch of freshly ground pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Layer the ingredients onto whole-wheat bread(as shown), and enjoy!<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/perilla+leaf" rel="tag">perilla leaf </a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/sandwich" rel="tag">sandwich</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Perilla Leaf, Egg, Cucumber Sandwich

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Spring Peas Chinese Broccoli Stir-Fry

Welcome, Spring! When the days get longer, I always look forward to visiting our favorite <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/baby-shiitake-mushrooms-stir-fry.html">Saratoga farmers market</a> for fresh local produce then make healthy and delicious dishes out of it.<br /><br />This dish today is similar to <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/snap-and-snow-peas-stir-fry-with.html">Snap and Snow Peas Stir-Fry</a>. The snap peas and snow peas are still the "star" here while the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/snap-and-snow-peas-stir-fry-with.html">broccoli and shiitake mushrooms</a> have been switched to <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/01/gai-lan-chinese-broccoli-soup.html">Chinese broccoli</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/03/baby-bok-choy-with-oyster-mushrooms.html">oyster mushrooms</a>.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1486/26513094655_98b3336735_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br />The <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/05/snap-and-snow-peas-stir-fry-with.html">preparation method for snap peas</a> is also similar to the last time - finely julienned to thin short strands. Not only the thin slices of snap peas cook faster and the flavors infuse more thoroughly with most of the vegetables that are prepared of similar sizes; the slicing also breaks down the tough "strings" (fibers) often found along the edges of the snap peas. Best of all, when the cooking of uniform pieces/size of vegetables is well-controlled, the crisp texture of the snap peas is maintained in a stir-fry.<br /><br />If you are planning a one-dish noodle meal, this stir-fry can mix in very harmoniously with thin noodles strands. Imagine every mouthful is a perfect balance of textures and fresh delicious flavors of vegetables and noodles.<br /><br />That is just too much effort prepping and slicing the snap peas? There is always a simpler version <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/snap-peas-hijiki-seaweed-stir-fry.html">Snap Pea and Mushrooms Stir-Fry</a>.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1542/26487156706_eb51613a13_o.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B075SLJ42S&asins=B075SLJ42S&linkId=3d5a21dc60c449057724991292da4964&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Spring Peas and Chinese Broccoli Stir-Fry</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />3-4 cloves garlic, minced<br />2 green onions, sliced<br />1 red chili, thinly sliced<br />1/2 cup thinly sliced organic carrots<br />1 standard punnet of yellow oyster mushrooms (or any other variety you prefer)<br />About 15-20 snow peas/snap peas, remove though "strings" along the edge, thinly sliced<br />1 bunch of young tender <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/01/mushrooms-with-gai-lan-chinese-broccoli.html">Chinese broccoli</a>, stems and leaves separated, thinly sliced<br />1/2 cup organic corn kernels<br />1-2 tsp soy sauce<br />Salt and ground white pepper to taste<br />1 tsp of sesame oil<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Heat some oil in the pan. Fry the garlic, green onions, red chili, carrots for 2-3mins, then add mushrooms and fry till slightly tender. When mushrooms reduced in volume and cooked, add in kailan stems, then leaves then the snap peasm then corn kernels, soy sauce and give it a good mix/stir-fry. When the mixture is cooked, add ground white pepper and salt to taste. Finish it off with sesame oil and turn off the stove.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1464/26513094455_177f25dcde_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/snow+peas" rel="tag">snow peas</a>,<a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/snap+peas" rel="tag">snap peas</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Spring Peas Chinese Broccoli Stir-Fry

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Gluten-Free Bean Pasta with Veggies Kale, Zucchini, Green Beans

Beans on beans, pulses or more pulses. What do you say? Plant-protein power! Made from organic edamame and mung bean, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Explore Cuisine's gluten-free fettuccine</a>* carries the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/02/one-pot-beans-and-lentils.html">leftover bean "sauce"</a> very well and makes a nice warm veggie pasta lunch on a cool breezy day. Alternatively, make a quick <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/flax-oil-vinegar-honey-chickpea-salad.html">chickpea salad</a>, toss it with pasta and save this pasta salad or <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine Veggie Salad Bowl</a> for the hot summer days.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4790/40006342474_9f3dd6fc69_z.jpg" /><br /><br />This <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">bean fettuccine</a>* on its own tastes very flavorful, warm or at room temperature (cooked and allowed to cool a few minutes). Personally, I enjoy the natural bean flavor of this pasta as it shines through without any sauce, just like this <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine Veggie Salad Bowl</a>.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4788/40006342354_22cf365549.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small; font-style: italic;">*The pasta samples received were complimentary from Explore Cuisine, and opinions expressed about the product are my own.</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small; font-style: italic;"><br /></span>Other recipes made with Explore Cuisine Bean Pasta:<br /><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/03/explore-cuisine-organic-bean-pasta.html">Edamame and Mung Bean Fettuccine Veggie Salad Bowl</a><br /><a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/04/gluten-free-bean-pasta-with-veggies.html">Gluten-Free Bean Pasta with (more) Beans and Veggies</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/bean+pasta" rel="tag">bean pasta</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/gluten+free+pasta" rel="tag">gluten-free pasta</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/pasta+veggie+salad" rel="tag">pasta veggie salad</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div><br />

Gluten-Free Bean Pasta with Veggies Kale, Zucchini, Green Beans

Beans on beans, pulses or more pulses. What do you say? Plant-protein power! Made from organic edamame and mung bean, Explore Cuisine's ...

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Jackfruit Tofu Green Curry 菠萝蜜绿咖喱

The lazy-cook's idea simply popped when I saw Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce, placed beside canned Green Jackfruit at my local Trader Joes store. Good thinking, Trader Joes!<br /><br />One-pot vegetarian jackfruit green curry, why not? How about adding quick, easy and delicious to it?<br /><br />That will sit alongside my other one-pot dishes such as <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/11/one-pot-tomato-rice.html">One-Pot Tomato Rice</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/07/martha-stewart-one-pot-pasta.html">One-Pot Pasta</a> and <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/02/one-pot-beans-and-lentils.html">One-Pot Beans and Lentils</a>.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4675/25749271657_c7295a26c7_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Before I conceived this one-pot idea, I have not even browsed Trader Joes Fearless Flyer! But coincidentally, while I was flipping the flyer book one breakfast morning, that ambitious goal to make a quick, easy and delicious one-pot vegetarian green curry seems not that far off. The Fearless Flyer actually had a write-up for Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce and Green Jackfruit on the same page, and as recommended combo for cooking.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img height="400" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4664/40619736721_79fe5cf94d_o.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0076NOGPY&asins=B0076NOGPY&linkId=ZVINMIFBCJS5ZW7D&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B003O7OW2I&asins=B003O7OW2I&linkId=F6QSKZZMMWMQ7YAN&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe> <b>Vegetarian </b><b>Jackfruit Tofu </b><b>Green Curry 菠萝蜜绿咖喱</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce (from Trader Joes)<br />1 can Green Jackfruit in Brine (from Trader Joes)<br />1 mire poix - celery, onions, carrots combo (from Trader Joes)<br />2 cups firm tofu cubes (I had mine roasted 400 for 30-40mins. You can omit the roasting or to reduce one step, leave the tofu out)<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Add everything in a pot (can be a pot over stove, slow-cooker; as for me, I use my rice cooker), and let it cook and simmer in rice cooker for 20-30 minutes.<br /><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4801/25749272107_0844f89b15_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/vegetarian+green+curry" rel="tag">vegetarian green curry</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/jackfruit+curry" rel="tag">jackfruit curry</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div><br />

Jackfruit Tofu Green Curry 菠萝蜜绿咖喱

The lazy-cook's idea simply popped when I saw Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce, placed beside canned Green Jackfruit at my local Trader Joe...

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