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This week, the Culinary Medicine team presents a recipe for Farro Salad with Feta, Cucumbers, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes! Farro Salad with Feta, Cucumbers, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Ingredients (Serves 2) 1 cup uncooked pearled farro 2 Tbsp. minced red onion 1/4 cup minced sun-dried tomatoes 1/4 cup fresh grated feta 2/3 cup finely chopped cucumber, seeds…
This week, the Culinary Medicine team presents a recipe for Moroccan-inspired, vegetarian Harira! Harira Ingredients (Serves 4) 2 Tbsp. olive oil ½ large onion, diced (about 1 cup) 2 rib celery, diced (about 1 cup) 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut in rounds ¼ tsp. ground turmeric ½ tsp. ground cumin ½ tsp. harissa or…
This week, the Culinary Medicine team presents a recipe for Kimchee Fried Rice with Baked Tofu! Kimchee Fried Rice with Baked Tofu Ingredients (Serves 2) 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter ½ small onion, medium dice 1 cup roughly chopped kimchi (6 ounces) 2 Tbsp. kimchi juice, or to taste 2 cups cooked, cooled rice (preferably brown…
This week, the Culinary Medicine team presents a recipe for a Thai-inspired Rotisserie Chicken Coconut Soup! Rotisserie Chicken Thai Coconut Soup Ingredients (Serves 8) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. finely grated peeled fresh ginger (about a 1-inch piece of ginger) 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tbsp. Thai red curry paste 6 cups (48 oz.) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 (13.5 oz.)…
This week, the Culinary Medicine team presents a recipe for Quick and Tasty Chana Masala! Chana Masala Ingredients (Serves 2) 1 cup cooked brown rice 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1⁄2 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 medium serrano or jalapeño pepper, minced (remove ribs and seeds to tame the spice level) 1⁄4 tsp. salt, to taste…
This week, the Culinary Medicine team presents a recipe for crispy Air Fryer Falafel! Air Fryer Falafel Ingredients (Serves 4) 2 garlic cloves, diced 1 cup dried chickpeas ½ small onion ½ cup parsley, chopped ¼ cup cilantro, chopped 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin ¾ tsp sea salt 1 tsp black pepper…
This week, the Culinary Medicine team presents a hearty and flavorful recipe perfect for pasta lovers – Leafy Green Pesto Pasta! Leafy Green Pesto Pasta Ingredients (Serves 4) Pesto 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (could alternatively use walnuts, almonds, or pistachios) 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 small garlic clove 1/4 tsp. sea salt Freshly ground…
This week, the Culinary Medicine team presents a recipe for a delicious Shirazi Salad! Shirazi Salad Ingredients (Serves 6) 3 Roma tomatoes, small dice 1 English cucumber, small dice ¼ – ½ cup finely chopped onion, red or yellow 15 oz. can white beans*, drained and rinsed 2-3 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped 2-3 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped 2-3 Tbsp.…
This week, the Culinary Medicine team presents a recipe for Mason Jar Chickpea, Farro & Greens Salad! Mason Jar Chickpea, Farro & Greens Salad Ingredients Farro (feel free to substitute another grain and/or cook extra for later) 1 ¼ cup farro 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced ¼ tsp. salt…
This week, the Culinary Medicine team presents a recipe for Vegetarian Bibimbap! Bibimbap Ingredients Rice 1 cup short-grain brown or white rice, cooked Quick Pickles ¼ English cucumber, thinly sliced ¼ c rice vinegar ¼ teaspoon sesame oil Pinch of salt Veggies & Egg 2 Tbsp oil divided into 1 T measurements 3 cups packed…
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