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TheCityofSantaMonicaiscommiedtosupporngsustainable,local,and

organicfoodbyhelpingtomakesustainablefoodmoreaccessibleto

communitymembers. Asasignofthiscommitment,SantaMonicawasthe

firstcitytosignontotheCoolFoodsPledge,andhaselevatedfoodsustainabilitytoapriorityfocuswithintheSustainableCityPlan.

Oneofthemostmeaningfulaconscommunitymemberscantakeisto

reducemeatanddairyconsumpon. Thisiswhythecityhasjoinedthe

MeatlessMondaycampaign. InhonoroftheMeatlessMondaycampaign,we

offeryoutheMeatlessMondayCommunityCookbook. Thesedelicious

recipeswillenableyoutostarteachweekwithhealthy,environmentally

friendlymeatfreealternaves. Ourgoalistohelpyoureduceyourmeat

consumponbyatleast15%inordertoimproveyourpersonalhealthand

thehealthoftheplanet.

ThiscookbookwascreatedincollaboraonwithRosiesGirls,TheOfficeof

SustainabilityandtheEnvironment,CommunityArtsResourcesandtheSanta

MonicaFarmersMarkets.

Ifyouwanttoaccessthiscookbookonlineorsubmitarecipetobeaddedto

theonlinecookbook,pleasevisitsustainablesm.org/foodorcontactthe

OfficeofSustainabilityandtheEnvironmentat310.458.4925.

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APPETIZERS, SALADS & SIDES ................................. 3CarrotBroccoliSlaw................................................................3

Strawberry

Cantaloupe

Salad

with

Fresh

Mint

.......................

3

MushroomPate..3

SaladPitaPockets...................................................................4

QuinoaSaladwithArugula,CherriesandAlmonds................4

RawKalewithBasilDressing...................................................5RawKaleSaladwithFeta,PineNutsandCranberries............5AnoxidantSalad+Dressing...................................................6Tomato,RedOnionandBasilSalad........................................6FarroSalad..............................................................................6BeetAndRiceSaladWithGoatCheese..................................7WindroseWildGardenSalad..................................................7SicilianOrangeSalad...............................................................7MeyerLemonGreenSalad...................................................8RootSlaw................................................................................8HarrysBerriesStrawberrySalad............................................8Tomato&ChileSalsa w/FreshVegetables............................9

SOUPS .................................................................... 9BlackBeanSoup......................................................................9GreenGarlicGarbanzoSoup..............................................10WhiteBeanandEscaroleSoup.............................................10

MAIN DISHES ........................................................ 11AnnesFamousSpinachPie...................................................11LenlTacos...........................................................................11VegetarianLasagna...............................................................11SpinachFriataWithCheese&Onions................................12CrispyCaliforniaAvocadoTacos...........................................12CornSalsa..............................................................................12

TABLEOFCONTENTS

PotatoRajasTacos................................................................1

BorderGuacamole................................................................1

PickledRedOnions...............................................................1RedBeanStew......................................................................14

AnchoChileSalsa..................................................................14

EasyRatatouille....................................................................1

RisoodiGamberi,AsparagiBianchieMenta.....................1

VegetableQuesadillaswithCitrusSalsa...............................1

PinkBuerflyPasta...............................................................1

HeartyBeanStew.................................................................1

WinterThaiStewwithTofu..................................................1

PortabellaMushroomandGlutenFreeQuinoaPilaf

withAsparagusCappuccinoandRedPepperCoulis.............18

VegetableCasserole.............................................................18

EasyVegetarianChili.............................................................19

WeiserFarmsDeCiccoBroccoliwithPasta...........................19

TofuBreakfastTacos............................................................19

TempehCurryandVegetables.............................................20

SweetandSourTofuandVegetables...................................20

RoastedCherryTomatoPasta..............................................2

HighProteinBurgers.............................................................2

VegetarianLenlDhansak....................................................2

DESSERTS ............................................................. 23

ChocolatePudding................................................................2

MeyerLemonBlueberryPie.................................................2

SAUCES ................................................................. 24

Tomatosauce.......................................................................24

OurFavoriteKaleSaladDressing..........................................24

GadoGadoPeanutSauce.....................................................24


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Genises WhatDoILookLike, ChoppedLiver?

Mushroom Pat

KevinMcKeown,SantaMonicaCityCouncilmember

Ingredients

4cupsdicedmushrooms(2mediumPortobello

mushrooms;usePortobellosorotherfullflavored

mushroomssuchasshiitakesorchanterellesoranycombinaon)

1cupsdicedyellowonions(amediumonionwillyield

aboutonecuppeddiced)

Afewclovesgarlic,minced(aboutonetablespoon,even

moreifyoureallylikegarlic;lessoromitifyoudont)

1or2largeshallots,minced(cantgowrongonamount

here!)

4or5tablespoonstotalbueroroliveoiloracombina

on,addedatvariouspointsasneededduringsauting

1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar,oracoupleoftablespoonswine,sherry,orcognac

Seasaltandfreshlygroundblackpeppertotaste

Instrucons

Meltonionsinaskilletslowlyonlowheat(usingaslile

bueroroilasneeded,ifany,dependingonwhetheryoure

usinganonsckpan),turningonionsperiodicallytocook

evenly.

Whenonionsareso andtransparentandbeginningtocara

melize,addmincedgarlicandshallots,seasongenerouslywithseasaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper,andconnueto

sautonlowheat,addingbueroroliveoilasneeded.

Addthedicedmushrooms,andconnuetocookonlowheat

unlmushroomsbegintosoen.

Asmixtureconnuestocaramelize,addthebalsamicvinegar,

wine,sherryorcognac,srringeverythingandadding

addionalbueroroilifneededtokeepmixturefrom

scking. Keepcookingunlmushroomsaretenderand

cookedthrough.

ToconnuetoWhatDoILookLike,ChoppedLiver

compleon,hardboil,peel,andfinelychop4or5largeeggsandcombinewithmushroom/onionmix.

Orserveasis,withorwithoutacoupleoftablespoonsof

crmefraiche(assandwich,crpe,omeletsfilling,inquiche,

onbruschea,melbatoast,crackers,etc.)orblendwithcream

cheeseorNuechteltomakeacreamyspreadassmoothas

desiredtotoptoast,crackers,etc.

APPETIZERS, SALADS & SIDES

CarrotBroccoli Slaw

SantaMonicaWiseandHealthyAging,HealthyLunchProgram

Serves6

Ingredients

3/4lbofbroccolifloretsandthestemsgrated

1/2lbshreddedorgratedcarrots

1/4cupMayonnaiseorsaladdressing

1/4cupofmilk

2tbspcidervinegar

1tablespoonofsugar

1tspofsalt

pinchofwhitepepper

Instrucons

Mixwetingredientsandseasonings.

Addtovegetables. Forbestresults,letsitforatleastanhour.

Strawberry Cantaloupe Salad with Fresh Mint

NathanLyon,fromGreatFoodStartsFreshCookbook

Yield:2to4servings

Ingredients

cantaloupe,seeded,rindremoved,andslicedinto

1inchsecons

2pintsstrawberries,hulledandquartered

2tablespoonsofbalsamicORwhitewinevinegar

15mediumsizedfreshmintleaves,choppedfinely

Freshlyground

black

pepper,

totaste

1cupcrumbledfetacheese

2tablespoonsextravirginoliveoil

Instrucons

Gentlytossthecantaloupe,strawberries,vinegarofchoice,

pepper,andoliveoilinalargebowl.

Addthefetaandchoppedminttothebowljustpriorto

servingandtoss.

Note: Ifyouprefertheflavorofthestrawberriestopop,go

withanice

balsamic.

Ifyoure

more

ofacantaloupe

person,gowiththewhitewinevinegar.Bothworkgreat.


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Quinoa Salad with Arugula, Cherries and Almonds

OrlandoGriego&DonaRichwine

SantaMonicaMalibuUnifiedSchoolDistrict

Food&NutrionServices

Ingredients

11/2cupsQuinoa

1cupcannedgarbanzobeans

2Tablespoonsfinelychoppedredonion

1teaspoonfinelydicedgarlic

cupslicedtoastedalmonds

12cupsfreshcherries 2cupsfreshbabyarugula

3TablespoonsExtraVirginoliveoil

1TablespoonBalsamicVinegar

SeasalttoTaste

Instrucons

FollowdireconsforcookingQuinoa.11/2cupswillyield3

cups.

Addgarbanzobeans,onions,garlic,oliveoil,vinegarandsalt.

Addtothewarmquinoahelpstomarrytheflavors;

refrigerate.

Pitandcutcherriesinhalf.

Whenreadytoserve,addcherries,almondsandarugula.

Adjustoil,vinegarandsaltifnecessary.

Serves8

Salad Pita Pockets

ByCityofSantaMonicaCRESTProgram

Greatforkids!

Ingredients

12WholeGrainPitaBreadcutinhalves

Romaineleuceorbabyspringmix

1cupofcherrytomatoescutintohalves

11/2cupofshreddedmozzarellacheese 3avocados

Yourfavoritedressing

Instrucons

Placeallingredientsinabowlandtosswithyourfavorite

dressing.WeusedItalian.

Welightlytoastedthepitapockets,sotheywerewarm,and

stuffedthepitawiththesaladwehadmixedup.

CRESTSaladPitaPockets

LauraAvery,

FarmersMarketCoordinator


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Raw Kale Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts and Cranberries

ChefNathanLyon,AuthorofGreat Food Starts Fresh

Yield:4servings

Ingredients

Salad:

1bunchcurlykale

cuppinenuts

cuptoastedwalnuts,choppedroughly

cuptoastedalmonds,choppedroughly

cuppumpkinseeds(pepitas)

cupdriedcranberries,preferablyunsweetened

3largeoranges

cupcrumbledfetacheese

Koshersalt,totaste

Freshlygroundblackpepper,totaste

Vinaigree:

1mediumshallot,peeledanddicedfinely(3tablespoons) 1tablespoonredwinevinegar

3tablespoonsfreshlysqueezedorangejuice(fromthe

oranges)

cupextravirginoliveoil

Instrucons

Stripthetenderleavesfromthetoughstemsofthekale;

discardthestems.Rinseanddrytheleaves,thenrollthemup

andsliceintothinstrips.Youshouldhaveapproximately5

packedcupsofkaleribbons.

Cutthepeelandpithofftheoranges,thensegmentthembycungbetweenthedividers.Discardanyseeds,butreserve

thejuiceforthevinaigree.

Inamediumcontainerwitha ghtfinglid,combinethe

vinaigreeingredients,closethelid ghtly,andshakewellto

combine.Or,whisktocombinetheingredientsina

mediumsizedbowl.

Addthekale,nuts,seeds,cranberries,orangesegments,and

crumbledfetatoalargeservingbowl.Drizzlehalfthe

vinaigreeoverthesaladandtosstocombine.Seasontotaste

withsaltandpepper,addingmorevinaigreeifneeded.

Wonderaloudwhyyoudidntmakethissaladsooner,thenserve.

Note:Otheroponalingredientsthatgowonderfullyinkale

saladsaresunflowerseeds,dicedavocado,anddicedapples.

Raw Kale with Basil Dressing

ChefBryanLaForte

SantaMonicaCoOpportunityNaturalFoods

Ingredients

10poundsblackkalecleanedandchopped

6cupscashews

13mediumclovesgarlic 2/3cuplemonjuice

5Tablespoonsyeast

4Tablespoonsdrybasil

4TablespoonsAgave

1/3cupapplecidervinegar

cupoliveoil

1cupswater

2tablespoonsseasalt

5tablespoonsDijonmustard

Instrucons

Cleanandcutkaleandplaceinalargebowlandsetaside.

Combineallotheringredientsandinsmallbatchesblendina

blenderunlcombined.Addliquidmixturetothekalealile

ata meunlthekaleisevenlycoated.Allowtochillforafew

hoursandserve.

NathanLyon

ChefandauthorofGreat Food Starts Fresh


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Tomato, Red Onion and Basil Salad

PieroSelvaggio,ValennoRestaurant

Ingredients

1poundnotquiteripetomatoes,coredandcutinto

inchthickslices

15purpleorgreenbasilleaves

1smallredonion,slicedpaperthin 2tablespoonsextravirginoliveoil

fineseasalt

Instrucons

Arrangethetomatoslicesonalargeplaer,interspersing

themirregularlywiththewholebasilleaves.Strewtheonion

ontopanddrizzletheoliveoiloverall.Seasonwithsaltand

serve.

Farro Salad

DarraHenigan,FarmersMarketCoordinator

Ingredients

11/2cupsfarro

2teaspoonssalt,plusmoretotaste

1pintcherrytomatoes

1shallotchopped

1cucumberchopped

1/4cupfinelychoppedfreshbasil

1 7ouncepackagefetacheese,crumbled

1largegarlicclove,minced

2tablespoonsredwinevinegar

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper,totaste

1/4cupextravirginoliveoil

Instrucons

Cookfarroinlargesaucepanofboilingsaltedwaterunljust

tender.Drainwell,andthentransfertoalargebowltocool.

Addthetomatoes,cucumber,shallot,andbasiltothefarro

andtosstocombine.

Inamediumbowl,whisktogetherthegarlic,lemonjuice,salt,

pepper,andoliveoil.Addthefetaandvinaigreetothesalad

andtoss

tocoat.

Thesaladcanservedwarmoratroomtemperature.

Anoxidant Salad + Dressing

ChefMamaHeleneAn,TiatoRestaurant

Salad Ingredients

2flozPomegranateDressing

2ozSpinach

1ozFrisee

3/4ozPomegranateSeeds

1ozBlueberries

1/2ozGoatCheese

1/2ozShallots,shaved

3ozRoastedBeets,wedged

1tspFlaxSeeds

Dressing Ingredients

1CPomegranateReducon

21/2TDijonMustard

1/4CGinger,smalldice 2TSalt

1TBlackPepper

1/2Lemon,juiced

2CBlendedOil

Instrucons

Dressing:Blendtogetherallofthevinaigreeingredientsand

whiskinoilslowlytoemulsify.

Salad:Tossthesaladinamixingbowlwith2ozof

dressing. Plateandserve.

ChefMamaHeleneAnofTiatoRestaurant


8/29


Windrose Wild Garden Salad

BWindroseFamilyFarm

Ingredients(peroneserving)

1headofyoungbuerleuce,rippedintolarge,34

inch, pieces

6sprigsRuscarugulaseparateleavesto 34long

610leavesMinunaroughtear 2leaves Veronachicoryfinelyshredded/julienned

2leavesSiberianorWhiteRussiankale,finelyshredded/

julienned

4leavesScarletFrills

1Carrotsshaved ormincedreddragons!

ParmesanorRomanotypehardcheese totaste shaved

Seedsofchoicesesameorsunflower

Saltandpepperifneedmorethanindressing

Dressingfor4servings,mixfirstbeforepreparingthegreens

1mediumGreengarlicfinelychopped/minced

1/3cupOliveoil Juiceoflemon

12TBSPSoysauce

Coarsesalttotaste

BlackPeppertotastegoforit!

Instrucons

Mix,moundonplatesandsprinklewiththecheeseandsesa

meorsunflowerseeds

Sicilian Orange Salad

PieroSelvaggio,ValennoRestaurant

Ingredients

2poundsbloodorangesorotherjuicy,lightlytartoranges


fineseasalt

teaspoonhotpaprikaorcrushedredpepperflakes,or

totaste

1generouscup(gentlypacked)freshflatleafparsley

leaves

Instrucons

Removetheskinandthewhitepithfromtheoranges,then

cuteachcrosswiseinto1/8inchthickrounds.Arrangethe

rounds,slightlyoverlapping,onalargeservingplaer

Drizzletheorangeswiththeoil,thenseasonwithsaltandthe

paprikaorredpepperflakes.

Mincetheparsleyandsprinkleitovertheoranges.

Beet And Rice Salad With Goat Cheese

SchanerFarmsAnunusual,yetrefreshingdish.

Ingredients

1cupbasma rice,whiteorbrown

1bayleaf

4mediumbeets,about1lb

2tspoliveoil 2small,sweetonionsorspringonions,finelychopped

1Tbspmincedgarlic(or1stalkgreengarlic)

1tspkoshersalt

freshlygroundpepper

cuppinenuts,toasted

1lemon,zestgratedandjuiced

cupItalianorcurlyparsley,chopped

2oz(aboutcup)goatcheese

Instrucons

Cook

the

rice

with

the

bay

leaf

in

a

rice

cooker

according

to

manufacturers instrucons.

Washthebeets.Placeinasaucepanandcoverwithwater.

Bringtoaboil.Cookonalowboilforabout1hour,orunl

so.

Meanwhile,sauttheonionsandgarlicintheoliveoilover

mediumlowheatunltheonionsaretranslucent.

Whenthebeetsaredone,runundercoldwater,rubbingto

removetheskins.Diceinto inchcubes.Addtotheonions

andseasonwith1tspsaltandpepper.

Whenthericeisdone,addtotheonionsalongwithhalfofthe

pinenuts,thelemonzestandjuiceandtheparsley.Mixwell.Tossinsomeofthegoatcheese.Transfertoaplaer.Top

withremainingpinenutsandgoatcheese.Garnishwithsome

addionalchoppedparsley.

Servewarmoratroomtemperature.


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Harrys Berries Strawberry SaladMollyGean,HarrysBerriesFarm

Ingredients

4ouncesbabyleucesaladmix

1pintstrawberries

cuptoastedpecans,chopped

cuptoastedalmondslices(orcupofeithernuts)

Instrucons

Wash,spindry,andchillleuce.

Toastnutsinadryskilletovermediumheat,srring

constantly,unllightbrown. (Cauon! Nutsburneasily!)

Cool.

Rinseandslicestrawberries.

Strawberryvinaigree

Whisktogether:

1Tablespoonstrawberrypreserves

1Tablespoonredwinevinegar

teaspoonKosherorseasalt1/8teaspoonblackpepper

Slowlydrizzlein,whiskingconstantly:

2tablespoonsoliveoil

Tossgentlybutthoroughlybeforeserving.

Meyer Lemon Green Salad

SchanerFarms

Hereisanothercrunchy,lightsaladwhich,witheachbiteyou

cantastethewonderfulflavorsoftheseason.Itisfresh,

colorfulanddelicious.

ChefCorinaofCanelrestaurantsharedwithmehertech

niqueofusingourMeyerlemonsbytakingthethinlysliced

fruit(withitsskinon)andaddingittoasalad.Idecidedtotry

it.Itsunusualbutitworkswellespeciallywiththeingredients

Ivechosen. (Igiveonlyingredientsandnotporons,asits

uptoyou.)

Ingredients

Radishes,halvedandthinlysliced

Fennel,halvedandthinlysliced

Meyerlemon,halvedandthinlysliced(keeptheskinon)

Ramshorn(small,red,sweet)peppers,halvedandthinly

sliced

Greenolives,halved

Arugula,tornintobitesizepieces Romaineleuce,tornintobitesizepieces

Avocado

Lemonjuice

Oliveoil

Koshersalt&pepper

Fetacheese,crumbled

Pinenuts,toasted

Pomegranateseeds

Instrucons

Combinealltheproduce.Drizzlewithlemonjuiceandolive

oil.Seasonwithsalt&pepper.Tosslightly.Addfetacheese

andpinenuts.Tossandadjustseasoningtotaste.Sprinkle

withthepomegranateseedandtosslightly.

Serveimmediately.

Root Slaw

FinleyFarmsRecipes

Ingredients

Grate: 1celeryroot

1parsnip

3mediumcarrots

Dressing: 3tablespoonsoliveoil

veganaiseormayonnaise

Juicefromlemon

1tablespoon(ortotaste)Srirachahotsauce

Saltandpepper

Instrucons

Combineallandenjoy!

MollyGeanofHarrysBerriesPhotocreditHillStreetStudios


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SOUPS

Black Bean Soup

MeredithMcCarthy|HealtheBay

AmendedfromThe Moosewood CookbookbyMollieKatzen

Serves68

Ingredients

2cupsblackbeans

1tablespoonoliveoil

2cupsonions,chopped(about1.5largeonions)

10mediumgarliccloves,crushed

1tablespoonscumin

221/2teaspoonssalt

1mediumcarrot,diced

1mediumbellpepper,diced

11/2cupsorangejuice(squeezeyourown,andthenadd

the

chunks

of

orange

to

the

soup

for

extra

texture

and

sweetness)

blackpepper

2dicedtomatoes(oponal)

sourcream(oponal)

cilantro(oponal)

salsa(oponal)

Instrucons

Soakbeansinplentyofwaterforatleast4hours(preferably

overnight). Usecannedbeansifyouareinahurry

PlacethesoakedbeansinakeleorDutchovenwith4cups

water.

Bringtoaboil,coverandsimmerunltender(about1.25

hours).

Heatoliveoilinamediumsizedskillet.Addchoppedonion,5

crushedclovesgarlic,cumin,salt,andcarrot.

Sautovermediumheatunlthecarrotisjusttender.Add

therestofthecrushedgarlicanddicedbellpepper.Saut

unleverythingisverytender(1015mins).Addthesauted

mixturetothebeans,scrapingouteverylastmorsel.

Srinorangejuice,blackpepper,anddicedtomatoes

(oponal).

Pureeallorsomeofthesoupinablenderandreturntokele.

Simmeroververylowheat1015minutesmore.Servetopped

withanarularrangementofsourcream,cilantroandsalsa.

Tomato & Chile Salsa For Dipping With Fresh

Vegetables

SoniaRamos,CityofSantaMonicaCityCouncilAdministraon

Ingredients

Can(1pound)stewedtomatoes,veryfinelychopped. Do

notdrain.

cupchoppedgreenonions

tablespoonsmincedredonion

tablespoonschoppedcilantro

tablespoonschoppedparsley

clovegarlic,minced

tablespoonsredwinevinegar(ormoretotaste)

tablespoonslimejuice

can(4ounces)dicedgreenchiles

teaspoongroundcumin

teaspoonsugar

pinchofcayenne

salttotaste

Instrucons

Inaquartjarwitha ghtfinglid,shaketogetherallthe

ingredientsunlmixtureisnicelyblended.

Refrigerateforseveralhoursorovernight.

Servewithfreshvegetablesthathavebeencutonthe

diagonal,sothatthesaucecanbescoopedupmoreeasily.

Yields2cupssauce. (About4caloriespertablespoon)

TedGalvan



11/29


Green Garlic Garbanzo SoupSchanerFarmsNice,heartysoupfortheseasonemphasizing

ourwinterproduce.

Ingredients

1cupdriedgarbanzobeans

bayleaf

oliveoil

1largeredonion,choppedcupchoppedcelery

2parsnips,peeledandchopped

1bunchspringonions,chopped

1fennelbulb,chopped

2bunchesgreengarlic

1cupchoppedbroccoli

koshersalt&freshlygroundpepper,totaste

redpepperflakes

freshthyme,totaste

cuporzo

Instrucons

Soakthegarbanzobeansovernight.Drainandrinse.Putina

saucepanandcoverwithwater.Addbayleaf.Bringtoaboil.

Reduceheatandsimmerforaboutanhour,unlthebeansare

so.Makesurethereisalwaysenoughwatertocoverthebeans.

Drainandrinse.

Heattheoliveoilinasouppot.Addtheonionandsautunl

theybegintosoen.Graduallyaddtheremainingvegetablesin

orderconnuingtosautthem.Addwatertocover,about8

cups.Addthebeans.Bringthesouptoaboil.Reducetheheat

andsimmerforaboutanhourorlonger.Duringthis me,addthe

salt&pepper,afewredpepperflakesandthethyme.(Ifyouput

inwholestemsofthyme,theleaveswilleventuallyfalloffand

youcanremovetheemptyscksbeforeserving.)Addtheorzo

andconnuecookingunlitisdone.

Serveasisoroverchoppedwintergreenssuchasblackkale,

chardormustardgreens.Topwithaddionalchoppedgreen

garlic. Reheatswell.

PeterSchanerofSchanerFarms

DarraHenigan


White Bean and Escarole Soup

DarraHenigan,

Farmers

Market

Coordinator

Ingredients


1cupchoppedonion

1largecarrot,cutintosmalldice

5largegarliccloves,peeled,flaened

3cups(packed)1inchpiecesescarole(about1/2large

head)

4cups(ormore)vegetablebroth(ideallyhomemade)3

1/4cupscookedortwo15ouncecanscannellinibeans

rinsed,drained

1141/2 to16ouncecandicedtomatoes,drained

Parmesancheeserind(oponal)Saltandfreshlygroundpepper,totaste

freshlygratedParmesancheese

Instrucons

HeatoilinheavylargeDutchovermediumlowheat.Add

onion,carrotandgarlicandsautunlonionisgoldenand

tender,about7minutes.

Addescarole;sr3minutes.

Add4cupsbroth,beansandtomatoes(andParmesancheeserind,ifusing)andbringtoboil.Reduceheattomediumlow.

Coverandsimmerunlescaroleistenderandflavorsblend,

about20minutes.

Thinwithmorebroth,ifdesired.Seasonsouptotastewith

saltandpepper.(Canbeprepared1dayahead.Coverand

refrigerate.Bringtosimmerbeforeconnuing.)

Ladlesoupintobowls.SprinklewithParmesancheeseanda

drizzleofgoodoliveoilandserve.


12/29


MAIN DISHES

Annes Famous Spinach Pie

KarenGinsberg

SantaMonicaCommunity&CulturalServicesDepartment

Ingredients

2frozenpiecrusts

1packagefrozenspinach

8ozlowfatcoagecheese

1ozgratedparmesancheese

1egg

Salt&pepper

Instrucons

Defrostpiecrusts.Place1crustinpieplate.

Cookspinachaccordingtopackageinstrucons.

Squeezeallliquidoutofspinachwithforkandsieve.

Mixcoagecheeseandparmesaninbowl.

Lightlybeateggandaddtomix(reservesometobrushontop

crust).

Adddrainedspinach.

Seasonwithsalt&peppertotaste.

Mixallingredientsandlayeroverboomcrust.

Placesecondcrustontopandbrushwithreservedegg.

Sprinklealilegratedparmesanonthecrust.

Bakeat350375for4550minutes.

Lenl Tacos

Chef AJ, Unprocessed Acve Santa Monica

Ingredients

1cchoppedonion

1garlicclove

1cdrylenls,rinsed

2Tchilipowder

2tspgroundcumin

1Toregano

14ozwater

1csalsa

Instrucons

Puteverythinginsouppotandsimmerunllenlsareso.

Greatwithtorllas,ontopofsaladgreensorjustonitsown.

Ahitwithkids!

Vegetarian LasagnaSantaMonica'sWiseandHealthyAging,HealthyLunch

Program

Ingredients

3cupshousetomatosauce

6frozenornobakelasagnasheets

2cupsoflowfatcoagecheese

6tablespoonsofgratedparmesan(2oz)

1.5cupofshreddedmozzarella

1bagoffrozenmixedvegetables

Instrucons

Layeringredientsinto13x9bakingdish

1.Tomatosauce:1cup

2.Lasagnasheets:2

3.Coagecheese:1cup

4.Parmesancheese,grated:3tablespoons

5.Mozzarellacheese:1/2cup

6.Tomatosauce:1cup

7.Mixedvegetables,thawed:2cups

8.Repeatsteps26

9.Mozzarellacheese:1/2cup

Coverwithfoil.Bakeat350Ffor4560minutes,Uncover

2030minutes.

ChefandnutrionistJoyaParenteauleadingacooking

workshopattheSeniorCenter


13/29


Spinach Friata With Cheese & OnionsSoniaRamos,SantaMonicaCityCouncilAdministraonIngredients

2packages(10ounces,each)frozenchoppedspinach,

drained

1pintlowfatRicoacheese

3tablespoonsgratedParmesancheese 1egg,beaten

2slicesfreshwholewheatbread,crumbed(1cupcrumbs)

1/3cupchoppedgreenonions

teaspooneach,sweetbasilandoreganoflakes

1teaspoonoil

Instrucons

Inalargebowl,srtogetheralltheingredients(excepttheoil)

unlmixtureisnicelyblended.

Spreadoilontheboomofa9x13inchbakingpanand

spreadmixtureevenlyinpan.

Bakeat350degreesforabout50to55minutes,orunltopis

brownedandcasseroleisset.

Allowtocoolinpan.Whencooled,cutintosquares. Thisis

niceservedwarm.

Crispy California Avocado TACOS

BorderGrillSantaMonicaIngredients

21/2Tbsp.allpurposeflourorriceflour

1/3cupwater 1/2tsp.groundcumin

1/2tsp.salt

1/2tsp.freshlygroundblackpepper

1/3cupquinoa

1/3cuppoppyseeds

1/3cupsesameseeds

Allpurposeflourorriceflour,fordusng

1ripe,firm,freshCaliforniaavocado*,seeded,peeledand

cutinto1inchslices

Salt,totaste

Vegetableoil,forfrying

8(4inch)corntorllas,warmed 4romaineleuceleaves,torninhalf

8cilantrosprigs,forgarnish

Instrucons

Combineflour,water,cumin,saltandpeppertomakea

baer. Inaseparatebowl,combinequinoa,poppyseedsand

sesameseeds. Placeflourfordusngintoathirdbowl.

Seasonavocadoliberallywithsalt. Tocoatavocado,dust

wedgeswithflour,shakingoffallexcess.Dipflouredwedges

intobaertocoatlightlyandthenrolleachwedgeintheseed

mixture,pressinggentlytoformacompletecrust.

Heat1to2inchesofvegetableoilto375Finasmallpot.In

batches,frythecoatedavocadowedgesinthehotoilunl

seedsaregoldenandcrispy,about2to3minutes,andthen

transfertoaracktodrain. Toassemblethetacos,placea

pieceofleuceinthecenterofeachwarmtorllaandtop

withacrispyavocadowedge,agenerousspoonfulofCorn

Salsaandacilantrosprig. Serveimmediately.

Corn Salsa

BorderGrillSantaMonica

Ingredients

4Tbsp.extravirginoliveoil

2cupsfreshcornkernels

Seasaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper,totaste

1redbellpepper,cored,seededandcutintoinchdice

3greenonions,whiteandlightgreenpartsonly,thinly

sliced

1cannedchipotlechile,seeded,ifdesiredandminced

bunchcilantro,chopped

3Tbsp.redwinevinegar

Instrucons

Heathalfoftheoliveoilinalargeskilletovermediumheat.

Sautcornwithsaltandpepper,about5minutes.Transferto

amixingbowl.Addremainingingredientsandletsitfor5

minutestoblendtheflavors.

CrispyCaliforniaAvocadoTacos


14/29


Potato Rajas Tacos

ChefSusanFeniger,BorderGrillRestaurants&Truck

Makes12tacos

Ingredients

3mediumYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledanddiced

1/4cupextravirginoliveoil

2mediumonions,halvedandcutin1/4inchsliceslength

wise


4mediumredbellpeppers,roasted,peeled,seeded*,and

julienned

4mediumpoblanochiles,roasted,peeled,seeded*,and

julienned

1cupheavycream

3/4cupgratedMexicanmanchegoorMontereyJackcheese

2/3cupgratedCojacheese

24smallcorntorllas

Instrucons

Bringamediumsaucepanofsaltedwatertoaboilandcook

potatoesunljusttender,about6to8minutes,beingcarefulnot

toovercook. Drain,patdry,andspreadinasinglelayeronatray

tocool.

Heatoilinalargeskilletovermediumheat. Sautonionswith

saltandpepperunltheybegintobrown,about10minutes. Sr

inredbellpeppersandchiles. Pourinheavycream,bringtoa

boil,andreducetoasimmer. Cook4minutesorunlcream

beginstothicken. Addgratedcheesesandpotatoesandcook,

srringoccasionally,unljustheatedthrough. Removefrom

heat.

Dipcorntorllasinwater,shakingoffexcess. Toast,inbatches,

inanonsckpanovermoderateheat,about1minuteperside.

Wrapintoweltokeepwarm. Foreachtaco,stack2torllasand

topwithpotatorajasmixture,BorderGuacamole,andPickled

RedOnions.

Freshchiliescanberoastedoveragasflameorunderthebroiler.

Keepturningsoskinisevenlycharred,withoutburningtheflesh.

Transfercharredchiliestoaclosedplascbagandsteam10to15

minutes.Pulloffcharredskinbyhandanddipbrieflyinwaterto

removeblackenedbits.Oncepeeled,cutawaystems,seeds,and

veins.

Heat1to2inchesofvegetableoilto375Finasmallpot.In

batches,frythecoatedavocadowedgesinthehotoilunl

seedsaregoldenandcrispy,about2to3minutes,andthen

transfertoaracktodrain. Toassemblethetacos,placea

pieceofleuceinthecenterofeachwarmtorllaandtop

withacrispyavocadowedge,agenerousspoonfulofCorn

Salsaandacilantrosprig. Serveimmediately.

Border GuacamoleBorderGrillRestaurants&Truck

Makes3cups,or6appezerservings

Ingredients

5ripeavocados,preferablyHass

6tablespoons,choppedfreshcilantro

1mediumredonion,diced

4jalapenochilies,stemmed,seeded,andfinelydiced

3tablespoonsfreshlysqueezedlimejuice

1teaspoonsalt

teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

Instrucons

Cutavocadosintoquarters.Removetheseeds,peel,andplace

inamixingbowl.Mashwithapotatomasherorforkunl

chunky.Addtheremainingingredientsandcombinewitha

fork.Serveimmediately.

Pickled Red Onions

BorderGrillRestaurants&Truck

Ingredients

1redonion,thinlysliced

cupwhitevinegar

teaspooncrackedblackpepper

teaspoonroughlychoppedcuminseeds

teaspoondriedoregano

2clovesgarlic,sliced

1tablespoonsugar

teaspoonsalt

beet,trimmed,peel,andcutinto4wedges

Instrucons

Placeslicedonioninasmallsaucepanandaddwatertocover.

Bringtoaboil,removefromheat,drain,andsetonionaside.

Combineremainingingredientsinthesaucepan.Bringtoa

boil,reducetoasimmer,cover,andcook10minutes.Add

blanchedonionandsimmeranaddional10minutes,srring

occasionally.Transfermixturetoastoragecontainerandre

frigerateatleastadaybeforeserving.Pickledonionswillkeep

intherefrigeratoruptoamonth.

PotatoRajasTacos


15/29


Red Bean Stew

Chef Mary Sue Milliken, Border Grill Restaurants & Truck

Serves4to6

Ingredients

2cupsdriedredbeans*,washedandpickedover

1smokedturkeywingorsmokedhamhock(oponal)

2quartswater

1/3cupplus2tablespoonsextravirginoliveoil

1largeonion,diced

1teaspoonsalt

1/2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

4clovesgarlic,mincedorcrushed

2anchochiles,wipedclean,stemmed,seeded,

lightlytoasted,andchopped

2mediumparsnips,peeledandcutinto1/2inchchunks

2mediumcarrots,peeledandcutinto1/2inchchunks

2celery

stalks,

cut

into

1/2

inch

chunks

1mediumzucchini,cutinto1/2inchchunks

1mediumyellowcrooknecksquash,cutinto1/2inch

chunks

1/2bunchcilantro,chopped

Juiceof1lime


AnchoChileSalsa(seerecipebelow),forserving

Instrucons

Placethebeansandifusing,thesmokedturkeywingorham

hockinalargepotwiththewaterandbringtoaboil. Cover,

reducetoasimmer,andcookunlthesmallbeansare

creamy,notpowdery,andtheturkeyorhamisbeginningto

falloffthebone,about45to60minutes. Removethemeat

fromthebeans,sengitasidetocool.Whenmeatiscool

enoughtohandle,discardbones,fat,andskinandchop

remainingmeat.

Meanwhile,heat1/3cupoliveoilinalargestockpotoven

overmediumheat. Cookonionswithsaltandpepperunl

golden,about10to15minutes. Addgarlicandcook,srring

frequently,for1minute. Pourtheredbeanswiththeirliquid

intothestockpot,alongwiththeanchochiles,parsnips,

carrots,andcelery. Turnheatuptomediumhighandbringto

alowboilfor10minutes.

Reduceheattomedium,addzucchiniandsquash,andsimmer

unlallthevegetablesareso,about15minuteslonger.

Removeanyanchochileskinthatfloatstothetop. Srincilantro

andlimejuice. Tastestewandseasonwithsaltandpepperas

necessary.

Ancho Chile Salsa

Border Grill Restaurants & Truck

Makes1cup

Ingredients

4anchochilies,wipedclean,stemmed,seeded,and

lightlytoasted

1cupfreshlysqueezedorangejuice

2tablespoonsfreshlysqueezedgrapefruitjuice

1tablespoonfreshlysqueezedlimejuice


1teaspoonsalt,totaste

teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

Instrucons

Slicethechiliinto1inchstrips,thenintoaveryfinejulienne.

Combinealloftheingredientsinabowl,mixwell,andletsitat

least30minutesoraslongas2hoursbeforeserving.

ChefsMarySueMillikenandSusanFeniger

BorderGrillRestaurants&Truck


16/29


Easy RatatouilleGwenK.Gulliksen,HarvestSensaons

Makesanicesizedpot~servewithcrustybreadandchilledwine)

KnownasProvencalvegetablestewmadewithyourfavorite

combinaonof;eggplant,summersquash,bellpeppers,toma

toesandfreshherbs. FromtheOccitanregionofProvencethis

versalesummervegetabledishcanbecookedmanywaysin

cluding;sauted,bakedand/orgrilled. Itcanbeservedhotor

roomtemperatureasasideormaindish.

Ingredients

2tbsp.OliveOil

2bellpeppersdiced

1mediumoniondiced

2mediumsummersquashdiced

1mediumeggplantdiced

2garliccloves,minced

2mediumtomatoes,seeded&diced

1tspdryfreshthymeLeaves

1tspdryfreshrosemaryLeaves

1freshbayleaf

cupvegetablestock

68eafreshbasilleaves,chiffonade

Salt&pepper totaste

Instrucons

Heatthe2tbspofoliveoilina5qtpot,sautbellpeppersand

onionstogetherunltenderthenremoveandreserve.

Add2addionaltbspofoliveoilandsautthesquashand

eggplantunltender,thenaddthegarlic,bellpeppersand

onionsandconnuetosautforacoupleminutesunlthegarlic

iscooked.

Addthetomato,stock,thyme,rosemaryandbayleafandbring

toaboilthenimmediatelyturnoffandsrinbasil.

Cookoffliquid

more

ifyou

want

adryer

version

then

season

with

saltandpepperandservehotorroomtemperature.

Moredeliciousrecipes&informaonatharvestsensaons.com

Risoo di Gamberi, Asparagi Bianchi e MentaLagoRistoranteItaliano,ExecuveChefGianfrancoMinuz

ArborioRisoowithSustainableLaughingBirdShrimp,Market

WhiteAsparagusandFreshMint(Serves4)Ingredients

cup

Arborio

rice

6tbs.extravirginoliveoil

1smallonion,finelychopped

1clovegarlic,minced

1cupdrywhitewine

6cupsvegetablebroth

1bunchwhiteasparagus,endscutandchopped

12leavesmint,chopped

Instrucons

Bring

the

vegetable

stock

up

to

a

boil

in

a

sauce

pan.

Turn

heatdowntoasimmer.

Placethesecondsaucepanonmediumheatandaddtheolive

oil. Sautonionandgarlic,unltranslucent,thenaddthe

Arboriorice. Srthericewithawoodenspoonfor1minute,

thenaddthewhitewineandletevaporatewhileconstantly

srring.

Turntheheattolowandpouroneladleofvegetablestock

intoricepanwhileconstantlysrring.Astheliquid

evaporates,connuetheprocessofaddingstock,ladleby

ladle,andconstantlysrringunlthericegrainhasalmost

doublethevolume,about1012minutes.

Addtheasparagustothesaucepanandconnueprocessof

ladlingbrothandreducing.

Onceallofthestockhasbeenconsumed,about18minutes,

addthemintand3moretablespoonsofoliveoilforthe

mantecatoeffectofreleasingthericesstarchesand

makingtherisoocreamyintexture.Removefromtheheat

andsrtocreamyconsistency.

ChefGianfrancoMinuzof

LagoRistroanteItaliano


17/29


Vegetable Quesadillas with Citrus Salsa

OrlandoGriego&DonaRichwine

SantaMonicaMalibuUnifiedSchoolDistrict

Food&NutrionServices

Ingredients (Serves8)

4cupsgratedLowFatMozzarellaCheese

2cupsbabyspinach

2cupsfreshorthawed/frozencornkernels

2cupsgratedzucchini

8WholeWheatTorllas

Instrucons

Heatgriddleorelectricfrypanto400degrees(HighTemp)

Sprinkle1/8thofeachingredientontorllasinorderlisted

above.

Whencheesestartstomelt,foldtorllainhalfwithspatula.

Letheatfor1minutethenturnagain. Heatforanother

minuteandremovefrompan. Cutwithpizzacuer.Serve

withsalsa.

Citrus Salsa (Serves8)

Ingredients

2naveloranges 1rubyredgrapefruit

2tangerines

1redbellpepper

12jalapenopeppers(totaste)

redonion

1bunchcilantro,leavesonly

Juiceof12limes

Instrucons

Sliceoffpeelfromcitrusfruitswithsharpknifesoasto

removerindalso;removeseeds;cutintosmallpieces.

Seedanddiceredpepperandjalapeno(s).

Diceonion.Removecilantroleavesfromstems,chop.

Combineallingredientswithlimejuice.

Pink Buerfly Pasta

KitchenKidLLC.

Kidslovetoeatwiththeireyesandthisbrightmagentabeet

pastahaswonoverthepalletesofseveralselfproclaimed

nonbeeteangyoungchefs!Thebeetmixturecanalsobeusedasadeliciousfillingforravioli. Serves46

SamanthaBarnes,Founder,KitchenKid,LLC,

www.KitchenKid.com;[email protected]

t.310.450.3462 f.801.460.3462

Ingredients

34mediumbeets,washedwithgreensremoved

1tsplemonzest

cupricoacheese

1lbfarfalle(bowe)pasta

6tbspunsaltedbuer

1tbsppoppyseeds

Parmesancheese,grated,forserving

Saltandpeppertotaste

Instrucons

Cookthebeets:bringasaucepanofwatertoboilandadd

thebeets. Cookunlso whenpiercedwithafork,about

40minutesdependingontheirsize.

Allowbeetstocool,thenremoveskinsandquarterthem.

Inthemeanme,bringalargepotofsaltedwatertoboil

andcookpastaaccordingtoboxdirecons. Drainandreserve1cuppastawater. Returnpastatopot.

Inafoodprocessor,pulsethebeetsunlshredded. Add

lemonzest,salt&peppertotaste,andricoa. Pulse

againtocombine.Ifathinnersauceisdesired,slowlymix

inreservedpastawatercupata me.

Inasmallsautpan,meltbuerunlitsfoamyand

brownandemitsanuyaroma. Sprinkleinpoppyseeds

andremovefromheat.

Tosspastawiththebeetmixture. Transfertoserving

dishesandtopwithbrownedbuerandParmesan,if

desired.Seasontotaste.


18/29


Hearty Bean Stew

BruceRankin,ExecuveDirector,WestsideFoodBank

Ingredients 215ozcansredkidneybeans

115ozcangarbanzobeans

21/2cupswater

2or3mediumpotatoes,peeled,quarteredlengthwise

andslicedintochunks

1cupslicedcarrots(thisisequivalenttoabout3average

carrots,scrubbedbutnotpeeled)

1mediumlargechoppedonion

16oz.canoftomatopaste

Spices(substuonsarepossible):

1tspofchilipowder(more,ifyoulikespicyfood)

1/2to1tspsalt(ifthebeansaresalted,useless;ifthebeansareunsalted,usealilemore)

2tspdried,crushedbasil

2tspgarlicpowder

1/4tspblackpepper

1/2lb(8oz)MontereyJackcheese,cutinto1/2inch

cubes(oponal)

Instrucons

InalargekeleorDutchoven,combineUNDRAINEDkidney

andgarbanzobeans,water,potatoes,carrot,onion,tomato

paste,chilipowder,salt,basil,garlicpowderand

pepper. Bringtoaboil;reduceheat. Coverandsimmerabout2530minutesorunlvegetablesaretender.Putabout1/4

cupofcheesecubesintoeachdish,andservehotbeanstew

overthetop. Asanalternavetocheese,servewithcorn

bread. Servesaboutfourpeoplewithsomeextra. Easily

doubles.It'sverytastyonthesecondday,goodforleovers!

Winter Thai Stew with Tofu

JodiLow,SantaMonicasFarmersMarket

5servings(servingsize:11/4cupsstewand1cuprice)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons roastedpeanutoil(suchasLoriva)orveg

etableoil,divided

2 cups thinlyslicedleeks(about3small)

tablespoonmincedpeeledfreshginger 3/4 to11/2teaspoonsfinelychoppedseededSerrano

chili

2garliccloves,minced

3tablespoons lesssodiummushroomflavoredsoysauce

(suchasHouseofTsang)orlowsodiumsoysauce

1tablespoon currypowder

1teaspoon brownsugar

3cups water

2cups (1/2inch)cubedpeeledbuernutsquash(about1

pound)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1

(14

ounce)

can

light

coconut

milk

1(12.3ounce)packagereducedfatfirmtofu,drainedand

cutinto1/2inchcubes

1tablespoon freshlimejuice

5cups hotcookedbasma orotherlonggrainrice

1/4 cup finelychoppedunsalted,dryroastedpeanuts

1/4 cup choppedfreshcilantro

Instrucons

Heat1tablespoonoilinaDutchovenovermediumhighheat.

Addleeks;saut3minutes.Addginger,Serrano,andgarlic,

andsaut1minute.Srinsoysauce,curry,andsugar.Add

water,squash,

salt,

and

coconut

milk;

bring

toaboil.

Reduce

heat;simmer15minutes.

Heat1tablespoonoilinalargenonsckskilletover

mediumhighheat.Addtofu;saut12minutesorunlgolden

brown,srringoccasionally.Addtofuandjuicetosquash

mixture.Serveoverrice;sprinkleevenlywithpeanutsand

cilantro.

JodiLowFarmersMarketCoordinator

BruceRankin,ExecuveDirector,

WestsideFoodBank


19/29


Portabella Mushroom and Gluten Free Quinoa Pilaf

with Asparagus Cappuccino and Red Pepper Coulis

ChefThomasMoran,SheratonDelfinaSantaMonica

Ingredients

6MediumSizedPortabellaMushrooms5inchDiameter

1SmallWhiteOnionChoppedFine

1MediumSizedCarrotPeeledandDiceFine

1StalkofCeleryChoppedFine

2CupsQuinoaGrain,SoakedandSteamedfor20Minutes

2CupsCookedandChoppedSwissChard

1TeaspoonFreshChoppedThyme

1TeaspoonFreshChoppedParsley

CupofCaliforniaParmesan

6LargeLeavesofNapaCabbageCleaned,Trimmed,

BlanchedandChilled

1RedSweetPepperBurntontheopenFlameofthe

StoveTopandBlistered

1LargeHeirloomTomatoSeededandChopped

1BasilStemandLeaves

CupWhiteWine

6AsparagusTrimmedandBlanched

1CupWholeMilk

SeaSaltandFreshMilledBlackPepper

Oliveoil

Instrucons

FortheMushrooms;Cleanthestemofftheportabellaand

scrapoffthebrowngillsunderneathwiththebackofa

teaspoon. Oilthemushroomsandgrillthemforabout3

minutesaside,removefromgrill.(reserve)

FortheQuinoa;Inahotsautpanaddoil,onion,celery,carrotandsautfor3minutesunlaromacandtranslucent.

AddthesteamedQuinoaandwarm.

Addthefreshherbs,parmesanandseasonwithsaltand

pepper.Removefromthepan.(reserve)

FortheNapaCabbage;Inalargepotofsaltedboilingwater

plungethetrimmedcabbageleavesinandcookfor1minute

removetoabowloficewaterandchill.(reserve)

FortheRedPepperCoulis;Inakitchenblenderplacethe

tomato,blisteredredpepper,basiland1ounceofoil.Puree

smooth.Seasonthesaucewithsaltandpepper.

FortheAsparagusCappuccino;Heatwholemilkjusttothe

boilandaddtheasparagus.Cookforoneminute. Inakitchen

blendermixonhightopcreateafrothyfoamycappuccino.

Vegetable Casserole

SusanB.Dopart,M.S.,R.D.,C.D.E.

RecipesfromARecipeforLifebytheDoctor'sDieanand

copyrightedbySGJConsulng,SantaMonica

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1mediumsweetyellowonion,chopped

1mediumredbellpepper,chopped


3clovesgarlic,minced

2smalltomediumzucchini,chopped

1mediumtolargeeggplant,cutinto1inchcubes

1cuptomatopuree

2largeeggs,beaten

1cupshreddedMontereyjackormozzarellacheese,

divided

cupshreddedparmesancheese

Saltandpeppertotaste

Instrucons

Preheatovento400degrees.

Inalargeskilletovermediumheatsautonionsandpeppers

inoliveoilunltender. Addgarlicandzucchiniandsautfor

anaddional4minutes. Addeggplant,saltandpepperto

tasteandsautanother1015minutes.

Removefromheatandsrintomatopuree. Srinbeaten

eggs,ParmesancheeseandhalfofMontereyJackormozzarellacheese. Pourina9x9glasssquarebakingdish,

andtopwithremainingcheese.

Bakefor2025minutes. Removefromovenandletrestfor10

minutesbeforeserving.

Variaon: Add1poundofcookedgroundturkeytoincrease

protein.


20/29


Easy Vegetarian Chili

SusanB.Dopart,M.S.,R.D.,C.D.E.RecipesfromARecipefor

LifebytheDoctor'sDieanandcopyrightedbySGJCon

sulng,SantaMonica

Serves: 4 1cupservings

PrepTime: 20minutes

CookTime: 30minutes

Ingredients

3carrots,peeledanddiced

mediumyellowonion,chopped

1mediumredbellpepper,seededandchopped

1mediumyellowbellpepper,seededandchopped

3teaspoonschilipowder

1teaspoongroundcumin

1tablespoonoliveoil

cupwater

114.5ouncecanlowsaltdicedtomatoeswithjuice

114ouncecandarkredkidneybeans,rinsed

1cupsofshreddedhotpepperMontereyJackcheese

Instrucons

Preheatbroileronlow. Sautcarrots,onions,pepper,chili

powderandcumininoliveoilinanovenproofskilletunl

tender. Addwater,tomatoes,andbeans. Cookcoveredfor

15minutesonmediumtohighheat. Removecoverandsr.

Topwithcheeseandplaceinbroilerunlcheesemelts.

Garnishwithsourcreamandlimewedges.

Tofu Breakfast Tacos

ByChefFornoandChefKaruba,WholeFoodsMarket

Here'satastyandsasfyingbreakfastorbrunchentrethat

youcanfeelgoodabout.Youcanmakethetofufillingupto2

daysaheadandreheatitinadryskilletormicrowave.

Ingredients

1(14ounce)packageextrafirmtofu,drained

1/4cupwholewheatflour

1/4cupnutrionalyeast

2teaspoonsonionpowder

11/2teaspoongarlicpowder

1/4teaspoonturmeric

2tablespoonsBraggLiquidAminos

8corntorllas,warmed

Salsa

Toppingsofchoice:onions,cilantro,greens,potatoes,

avocado,etc.

Instrucons

Draintofuandplacetheblockonaplate.Coverwithanother

plateandweightthetopwithafoodcanorotherobjectof

about1pound.Letstand20to30minutestoextractexcess

liquid.Pouroffliquid.Crumbletofuandplaceitinabowl.

Sprinklewithflour,yeast,onionpowder,garlicpowderand

turmericandtoss.Sprinklewithliquidaminosandtossagain.

Heatalargecastironskilletornonsckpanovermediumheat

unlhot.Addtofumixtureandcook,srringandscrapingthe

boomofthepanfrequentlywithaspatulatoprevent

scking,unltofuisbrownedandcrispinplaces.Servewith

thewarmedtorllas,salsaandtoppingsofchoiceandletdin

ersassembletheirowntacos.

AlexWeiser

WeiserFarms

Weiser Farms DeCicco Broccoli with Pasta

ByTheWeiserFamily,WeiserFarms

Sautfreshgreengarlicandchiliflakes(totaste)in

2tablespoonsoliveoilunlfragrant.

Addcherrytomatoesandcookunltheyburst.

AddbabyDeCiccobroccoliandsautforacoupleofminutes.

Add1/4cupofwaterorvegetablebroth,coverandsimmer

forthreeminutes.

Tossintocookedpasta.TopwithgratedParmesancheese.

TofuBreakfastTacos


21/29


Tempeh Curry and Vegetables

ByChefBryanLaForte


Ingredients

3packagesTempeh(8ounceeach)

2Largeyellowonions

116ozvegetablebroth

2TablespoonsCurrypowder 1TablespoonCumin

1Can(12oz)Coconutmilk

1Tablespoonfreshchoppedginger

1Tablespoonfreshchoppedgarlic

1Tablespoonfreshchoppedcilantro

Salttotaste

4slicedcarrots

1headcauliflower

1headbroccoli

2bellpeppers

poundchoppedgreenbeans

Instrucons

Inasaucepotonthestoveaddhalfofthevegetablebroth

andonions,ginger,andgarlic.Cookunltheonionsbecome

so srringoen.Addthecoconutmilk,currypowder,cumin,

andremainingvegetablebrothandwisktogether.Tasteand

addsaltasneeded.SteamtheTempehfor6minutes,remove

andcutintobitesizepiecesandaddintothesauceandtoss

together.Overlowheataddthevegetablesandcoverthepot

unlthevegetablesarecooked.

Sweet and Sour Tofu and Vegetables

ChefBryanLaForte


Ingredients

2poundstofu

1tablespoonsginger

3largeyellowonions

5carrots

3largebellpeppers

10whitemushrooms

1largeheadgreencabbage

2cansofpineapplechunksinjuice

cuplemonjuice

cupsoysauce

cupsesameoil

cupketchup

cupmaplesyrup

Instrucons

Wiskallliquidingredientsincludingthejuicefrompineapple

andsetaside.Patdryandcutthetofuintobitesizepieces.In

aWokcombineonions,ginger,andtofuandsrfryinhalfof

the

liquid

mixture.

Chop

all

the

vegetables

and

add

carrots

firstandallowthemtobecomeso.Addtheremaining

vegetablesandbecarefulnottoovercookandremain

crunchy.Attheendaddintheremainingsauceandpineapple

chunksandtosstocoat.

ChefBryanLaForte

CoOpportunityNaturalFoods

ChefandNutrionistJoyaParenteauleadingacooking

workshopattheSeniorCenter


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Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta

MollyGeansBerriesFarm

RoastedVegetables

6oz brownmushrooms,sliced

redonion,slicedintorounds

1bunchasparagus OR poundgreenbeans

2pintbasketscherrytomatoes (about2pounds)

4clovesgarlic,pressedorfinechopped

Oliveoil

Kosherorseasalt

Preheatovento450degrees.

Onbakingsheet drizzleandcoatmushrooms,onions,and

asparagusorbeanswitholiveoilandsprinklewithsalt. Lay

outasevenlyaspossible. Roast10minutes.

Srandturnover. Roast10moreminutes. (Ifneeded,do

mushroomsandonionsinonebatchandasparagusorbeans

inanother. Dontovercrowdbakingsheets.)

Onbakingsheet drizzleandcoatcherrytomatoeswitholive

oilandsprinklewithsalt. Roast10minutes. Removefrom

ovenandaddpressedorchoppedgarlic. Srgently. Roast3

minutemore.

Cutonionsintobitesizedpieces.

Pasta

1poundshortpasta(mostaccioli,penne,cavatelli,etc.)

3Tablespoons oliveoil

2teaspoonskosherorseasalt

teaspoonpepper

13.8ozcanslicedblackolives

2Tablespoonsflatleaf(Italian)parsley,chopped

Parmesancheese,grated

Cookpastaaccordingtodireconsinboilingwaterwith2

Tablespoonskosherorseasalt. Drain.

Tosscookedpastawitholiveoil,salt,andpepper. Addolives,parsley,androastedvegetables.

Topwithgratedparmesanchees

High Protein BurgersJosephineMiller,OfficeofSustainabilityandtheEnvironment

Ingredients

1cuptoastedwalnuts

cuptoastedsunflowerseeds

cuptoastedsesameseeds

10tablespoonsbulgurwheat(soakedinhotwaterunl

so anddrained)

cupwheatgerm

splashofvegetableoil

2mincedgarliccloves

2cupsfinelychoppedonions

1cupsfinelychoppedmushrooms

1cupsfinelychoppedcarrots

1cupsgarbanzobeans

4tablespoonstahini

cupparsley

2tablespoonsdill

2tablespoonscumin

3tablespoonssoysauce

3tablespoonslemonjuice

Saltandpepper

Instrucons

Blendwalnutsandsunflowerseedstogetherinafood

processor.Tossinalargebowlandfoldinsesameseed,bulgur

wheatandwheatgerm.

Separately,sautgarlic,onions,mushroomandcarrotsandlet

cool.Blendthevegetablesinafoodprocessorwiththe

garbanzobeans,tahini,parsley,dill,cumin,soysauce,lemon

juiceandsaltandpepper.

Combineallingredients

and

chill

for1hour

before

shaping

intoburgers.Grillorsautfor5minutesoneachside,orbake

ina350ovenunlgoldenbrown.Servewithfavorite

toppings.Greatwithgrilledonionsandmushrooms.


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Vegetarian Lenl Dhansak

GabrielGomez,ExecuveChef

SantaMonicaUCLAMedicalCenterandHospital

Yield:8

Ingredients

41/2ouncesRedBeanLenls(3/4Cup)

3TablespoonsOliveOil

teaspoonwholeCuminSeeds

11/2TablespoonschoppedGarlic

4ouncesdicedYellowOnion

4ounceschoppedSpinachLeave

12ouncesdicedTomatoes,includingliquid

3ouncesdicedGreenBellPepper

3ouncesdicedRedBellPepper

3ouncesdicedGreenZucchiniSquash

4ounces

diced

Carrot

11/2TablespoonCurryPowder

CupcannedCoconutMilk

3TablespoonchoppedCilantro

1teaspoonchoppedmint

4unsalted/roastedCashedNut

teaspoonofwholeMustardSeeds

1/8teaspoonofSalt

11/2teaspoonwholeCardamomPods

11/2cupWater

Instrucons

Cookthelenlsinwaterunlthelenlareso andallthewaterisabsorbed,approximately30minutes. AddSalt.

Heattheoilinthesautpan. Addcuminseeds,carda

mompods,andmustardseeds. Cookfor30seconds.

Addgarlicandoniontoabovemixtureandcookedfor

addional5minutes.

Addspinach,dicedtomatoeswithliquid,peppers,

zucchini,andcarrotscookforaddional10minutes.

Mixcurrypowderin1tablespoonofwatertomakea

paste. Addthepastetovegetablemixture.

Addthelenlstothesautedvegetablesandspices.Cookedforaddional10minutes. TheVegetarianLenl

Dhansakshouldbelikestewandservedwarm.

Maygarnishwithmintorcilantrosprigs.


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DESSERTS

Chocolate Pudding

ChefFornoandChefKaruba,WholeFoodsMarket

Afabulousdessert,withnoaddedoilorrefinedsugar,but

packedwithflavor!Servewithberries.

Ingredients

2avocados

1banana

1/2cupunsweetenedcocoapowder

1/2cupdates,pied,soakedinwaterforafewhours,

drained

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

Instrucons

Combineallingredientsinafoodprocessorunlsmooth,

scrapingdownsidesofthebowlasneeded.Transfertoabowl

orindividualservingbowlsandchillseveralhoursbefore

serving.

Meyer Lemon Blueberry Pie

ClmenceGosse,TheGourmandiseCookingSchool

FarmersMarketRecipes

Hotline:310.656.8800www.TheGourmandiseSchool.comThisrecipewillmake2pies

Ingredients

PieCrust

1tspsaltsugar 3cupsflour

1/3cupwater,verycold

2ozbuer,verycoldandcutintosmallsquares

1cupfreshblueberries

Instrucons

Placethedryingredientsinafoodprocessorandpulse4or5

mes.

Addthebuerandpulsejustunlsmallpebblesform.

Addtheicewaterandpulsejustunlacrumblydoughcomes

together. Ifneeded,add1tbspsofwaterata meunlthe

doughforms.

Removefromthefoodprocessor(carefully)!andformaflat

disc.Wrapinplascandrefrigeratefor1hour(or20minutes

inthefreezer).

Rollyourdoughinashape2largerthanyourpiepan. Using

therollingpin,pickupandgentlylaythedoughintothepan.

Cut,crimporusethe nesofaforktocreateadecorave

edge.

Bakeblindbyplacingeitherparchmentpaperorfoiloverthe

crustandfillingitwithweights(driedbeansorricedothe

trick)andbakingat375unlgoldenontheedges.

Removefromtheovenandwait5minutes.Removethepie

weightsandpaper.

Placeblueberriesoverthecrustandreturntoovenfor10

minutes.

LemonCurd

3eggs

cupsugar

cupMeyerlemonjuice

2Tbspsbuer

Placeasaucepot,filledwithwater,ontheheatandbringto

asimmer.

Inamediumsizedbowl,whisktogethertheeggs,sugarand

lemonzest.

Whiskinthelemonjuice. Setthebowlabovethepotand

reduceheattomediumtoconnuethesimmer.

Srthemixtureoverheatunlathickcustardforms(thismay

takeabout10minutes).

Removefromheatandsrinthebuerunlsmooth.

Pouroverblueberriesandchillfor30minutesbeforeserving.

ChocolatePudding


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SAUCES

Tomato sauce (allpurpose,Italianstyle)

SantaMonica'sWiseandHealthyAging,HealthyLunchPro

gram

Ingredients

20oztomatosauce 1tbsptomatopaste

1tbspgarlicpowder

4ozwhiteonion

Pinchofpepper

20oztomato,diced,canned

1cupofwater

1tspsugars,granulated

1tbspdriedparsley

1tbspdriedbasil

tbspdriedoregano

1tbspoliveoil

Instrucons

Dice1/2whiteonion

Sauteonioninoilatmediumheatunltranslucent58

minutes

Adddryspicesexceptsugarandblendwellkeepmovingso

youdon'tburnthemixture

Srintomatopasteunlwellblended

Addinwaterunlblended

Addcannedtomatosauceanddicedtomatoes

Addsugar

Itdoesnthurttoadd4ozofredwine,whateveryouhave

around

Simmerfor2030minutes

Coolcompletelyifusingforlasagna

Our Favorite Kale Salad Dressing

Kaleanykinddestemmedandbitesize

Dressinginblender

Ingredients

Oliveoiltocoverblade

1inchginger

2cloves

garlic

1lemonjuiced

2tablespoonsBraggsLiquidAminos

Largescoopalmondbuer

1tablespoonhoney

Instrucons

Blendanddresskale.

Greattoaddavocadochunks!

GadoGado Peanut Sauce

(Forvegetablekebabsorsrfry)

JosephineMiller

OfficeofSustainabilityandtheEnvironment

Step 1:

Sautingredientsunlsoened:

splashofvegetableoil

2teaspoonssesameoil cupredonion

2tablespoonsmincedgarlic

1tablespoonmincedginger

Addtotheaboveingredientsandsautfor2minutes

1tablespoonredwinevinegar

1tablespoonbrownsugar

Step 2:

CombineStep1and2ingredientsandblendbyhand,ina

blenderorfoodprocessor:

1tablespoonlemonjuice

3tablespoonsketchup

3tablespoonssoysauce

1/3cuppeanutbuer

cupwater

teaspoonturmeric

teaspoongroundcoriander

Hotsaucetotaste

Adjusttheseasoningtofindtheperfectbalanceofsweetand

sour.Beerwithage.

Servewithvegetablekabobsorsrfry

BarbaraSpencer

WindroseFarm


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