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Healthy Mexican Breakfast

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      I think tempeh is kind of unfairly stigmatized. Tofu is mainstream now but its’ lumpy, rugged brother, Tempeh, hasn’t had his moment yet. I prefer tempeh actually, it’s a much more interesting (some would say toothesome) texture and it takes on the flavor of whatever you cook it in and brings its’ own earthy flavor. I once had a tempeh “BLT” and the tempeh was so well marinated and cooked I couldn’t believe it wasn’t bacon. And I love my bacon so that’s sayin something.

Also, shout out to the Avocado Man at the SLO Farmers Market– 5 of these beauties for $2. If that’s not a reason to be the happiest town in America I don’t know what is

{serves 1}

  • 1/2 can black beans
  • 1/2 can pickled chilis
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • chili flakes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • 5 slices tempeh
  • 1/4 yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 avocado
  1. mince garlic and and dice onions
  2. heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium high heat and add garlic then onions
  3. when onion is turning opaque add the beans and pickled chilis and stir to incorporate
  4. in another small pot bring water to a boil, then add egg (gently!) and reduce to a simmer and cook for 5-8 minutes depending on how soft you want your egg yolk, I like mine right at the 5 minute mark
  5. get it out with a slotted spoon and run it under cold water
  6. in a small saute pan heat 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika and garlic salt over medium low heat
  7. slice tempeh into strips and add it to the pan, when browned on one side flip each slice then remove from heat
  8. serve bean slop in a bowl, peel egg and throw it in there, slice avocado and add it, then top with tempeh and dig in

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Use-Everthing-in-the-Fridge-Before-Spring-Break Quiche

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I embrace having perishables when I’m about to go out of town. It’s the ultimate motivator to use only things you have/things you have open.  This week is spring break and last weekend I realized we still had quite a bit of perishable items that needed to be attended too. Luckily they were all things that lent themselves swimmingly to a Mediterranean quiche. And it worked out quite well if I do say so myself.

  • 1 can garbanzo beans
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • olive oil (optional if pesto is oily)
  • 2 medium sized tomatoes
  • 1/2 clove garlic
  • salt (truffle salt if you have it!)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1/2 cup soft herb-garlic goat cheese
  • 1/2 cooked sausage (I used garlic-gruyere)
  1. line a baking dish with parchment and pre-heat oven to 350°F
  2. drain and rinse garbanzo beans
  3. dice tomatoes roughly and mince garlic
  4. pour garbanzo beans, tomatoes, garlic, salt, pesto and olive oil (if using) into the prepared dish, stir well then bake for 20 minutes, taking out and turning occasionally
  5. once garbanzo beans start browning, mash them with the back of a fork and add goat cheese in globs and mix in until incorporated
  6. in a separate bowl, whisk eggs
  7. slice spinach and add to eggs
  8. pour the egg mix over the garbanzo bean mix and return to oven
  9. bake for about 25 minutes or until it starts to separate from the sides of the pan and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean

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(Mostly) Vegetarian Fall Stew

summer bulgur-heirloom tomato saladThere’s nothing like warm soup during these cold months and there is so much good seasonal produce to use. Another plus of slow-cooking a soup like this, is it makes your house smell really nice and cozy.

  • 1 small sweet potato
  • 2 small yellow onions
  • 1 large fuji apple
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 celery
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • salt n pepper
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 sprig each sage and thyme
  • 1 pat butter
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can canellini beans
  • 5 small carrots
  • 1 bunch kale
  1. slice onions and mince garlic
  2. add butter to large pot, add onions, garlic, spices and herbs to pot
  3. let cook at medium low heat until onions start turning opaque
  4. peel carrots and sweet potato, then slice them along with the celery and apple, into smaller-than-bite-size pieces
  5. add these fruits and veggies to the pot and add the chicken broth and water
  6. drain canellini beans and add them to the pot
  7. cover and let cook on medium low heat for 5 hours, the longer it cooks the more flavorful it will be
  8. clean and slice kale away from the stem and add to the pot
  9. continue cooking until kale begins to wilt, serve with hearty bread, with some garlic and melted cheese perhaps

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Pumpkin and Black Bean Stuffed Poblanos

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  • 1/2 can pumpkin purée
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1/4 of a yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 poblanos
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco
  • 1 tbsp chili lime seasoning (or substitute 1 tsp cumin and 1 tbsp lime juice)
  1. in a medium skillet, heat olive oil and diced onion over medium high heat
  2. add black beans, pumpkin puree and seasoning
  3. turn heat down to medium low and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
  4. pre-heat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet or pan with parchment paper
  5. cut stems out of poblanos and remove centers with seeds
  6. take the bean/pumpkin mixture off heat and mix with queso fresco and cottage cheese
  7. stuff the poblanos with the mixture and put in lined pan or baking sheet
  8. bake for 25 minutes until peppers are starting to blister and cheese is melty

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