Beets are amazingly nutrient-dense and are recommended in nearly every meal plan in this book! Save some of these for a salad topping the next day. PREP TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 30-40 minutes YIELD 2-3 servings 2 large beets 1 bulb of fennel 1/2 orange...
Looking for a way to use those cute, little, not-quite-oranges citrus fruits you’ve seen at the grocery store or farmers market? Well, here’s something I whipped up to make use of kumquats. The bitter, citrus-y bite of the kumquats pairs nicely with the sweetness of...
While it has “bean” in its name, the green bean is mostly pod, not bean, so they’re a perfectly healthy green vegetable to enjoy. PREP TIME 5 minutes COOKING TIME 15 minutes YIELD 4 servings 1 lb fresh green beans 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil, divided 2...
Kids especially enjoy these chips! This is a quick way to make use of a lot of kale, and you’ll find yourself making this recipe often, as it goes faster than you’d expect! PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 20 minutes YIELD 4 servings 2 bunches of curly kale...
Fresh figs are only in season for a couple of months each year—typically late summer into early fall in most parts of the U.S. They have an entirely different taste and texture from dried figs, which are great used in sauces, as in the Balsamic-Fig Compote see here....
This sweet and savory dish is great when paired with any type of roasted or grilled meat, and it also works well as a side dish to eggs in the morning. PREP TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 20-30 minutes YIELD 4 servings 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1...
This recipe calls for sunchokes and parsnips, but this simple roasting method and flavor combination is perfect for any root vegetable. Try it with carrots or sweet potatoes, or combine one white and one orange-colored vegetable for a more colorful presentation. PREP...
Romanesco can be a novelty, but whenever I see it, I pick it up for its unique look and color. Keep your cooking interesting by trying as many different kinds of vegetables as you can. PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 20-25 minutes YIELD 3-4 servings 8 small...
This is the most amazing alternative to mashed potatoes you can make. My entire family was fooled when I served these up for Thanksgiving dinner a few years ago, and there were no leftovers! PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 20 minutes YIELD 4-6 servings 1 head...
Grilling foods that are sweet usually yields a delicious result—and these two beautiful, carb-rich foods are no exception. PREP TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 45 minutes YIELD 8 servings 1 whole butternut squash 1/2 of a pineapple, skinned and sliced into 1 inch...
