Category: Vegetables

Roasted Carrot and Bell Pepper Spread

This recipe is from chef Eddie Hernandez of Taqueria del Sol – a low-fat spread that he prepares “all the time at home” for a healthy, flavor-packed snack. Maybe you have some peppers tucked away in the freezer from this summer? Those will work fine.

Carrot, Apple and Ginger Soup

Is there anyone who doesn’t love carrot soup? The carrots in my CSA box were on the large side so they’ll be perfect for soup. This is a recipe from Southern Living.

Citrus Pasta with Swiss Chard

From seriouseats.com.

Tatsoi Wilted in Mustard Dressing

This recipe was in the AJC, and was my first introduction to tatsoi. It would be just as delicious with spinach or any other tender green. Adapted from “Vegetables from Amaranth to Zucchini” by Elizabeth Schneider (William Morrow, $60).

Tatsoi is a yummy Asian green with many names: tai koo choi, tasai, wu tai cai, rosette bok choy and spoon lettuce.

Spicy Garlic Grilled Baby Bok Choy

This recipe came from Sunset magazine.

Cabbage Apple Slaw

A recipe from Whole Foods. It’s always good to be reminded that apples are great in salads.

Creamy Lettuce and Garlic Soup

Sometimes you want something to do with lettuce besides eat it in a salad. This recipes is from seriouseats.com. You can serve this soup chilled or hot. It goes together in minutes.

Pork, Sweet Potato & Apple Sauté

From Fine Cooking magazine

Sweet and Spicy Quinoa Hash

From Women’s Health magazine. This recipe is for one serving, scale up according to how many folks you’re planning to feed.

Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Arugula with Tofu

This recipe from New York Times food writer Melissa Clark was published in Bon Appetit in 2011. Her recipe used mizuna, and I’m substituting arugula in mine.