Summer Couscous
Note: The word couscous is used both for a small round pasta and the wonderful vegetable-laced stews that are served over it. These stews can be served over any cooked whole grains. Quinoa is a whole grain that has small round grains that resemble the pasta couscous...
Squash Chili
1 winter squash, about 2 pounds 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 pound mushrooms, quartered or cut in 1/2" pieces 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon mild chili powder 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon oregano pinch cayenne, to taste 2 cups bouillon 1 red bell pepper, cut in...
Split Pea and Barley Stew
1/2 cup uncooked barley 1 cup split peas 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups bouillon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander pinch cayenne, to taste 2 carrots, chopped 2 medium red potatoes, cut in 1/2" pieces juice of 1 lemon 1/2 cup chopped...
Speedy Creole Bean Stew
2 cups bouillon 1 16-ounce bag frozen onion-pepper mix 1 bag baby spinach leaves (or use frozen spinach) 1 teaspoon liquid smoke seasoning 1 teaspoon Cajun spice mix pinch cayenne, or to taste 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup bulgur 1 16-ounce can kidney beans 2-4...
Spaghetti Squash with Ratatouille Sauce
1 spaghetti squash, cooked 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup bouillon 1 eggplant, cubed 1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, undrained, chopped 1 tablespoon dried oregano pinch cayenne, or to taste 4 small zucchini squash, sliced 1/4...
Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
1 spaghetti squash, cooked 1/2 pound shrimp 3 tablespoons fish sauce (optional, see note) 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 small hot chile, seeded and sliced very thin 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick slivers 1 bunch...
Smoky Bean Pot
2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 green peppers, chopped 2 cups bouillon 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons mild paprika pinch cayenne, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 medium potatoes, cut in chunks 2 carrots, sliced...
Shiro Wot (African Vegetable Stew)
2 cups bouillon 2 onions, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon berbere spice mix, or more to taste 2 sweet potatoes, cut in bite-size pieces 2 green bananas, peeled and cut in 1/2" slices 4 cups large frozen lima beans 1 small head...
Savoy Cabbage with Lentils
The wrinkly leaves of savoy cabbage give this lentil dish an interesting texture. You can make it with regular cabbage, too. Serve as part of a buffet or over any cooked whole grains. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 5 cups bouillon 1...
Roumanian Crock Pot Stew
2 onions, halved lengthwise, then sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, cut in bite-size strips 1 green pepper, cut in bite-size strips 1 eggplant, cut in cubes 1 pound green beans, cut or broken in 2" pieces 2 carrots, sliced 4 medium red potatoes, cut in...