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This week, the Culinary Medicine team welcomes special guest Skylar Weir, a nutrition graduate student, to share this recipe for vegan and gluten free Apple Spice Blender Muffins! Ingredients (Serves 12): 2 Tbsp. flax meal 6 Tbsp. water 1 1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1⁄2 cup non-dairy milk 1⁄2 cup maple syrup 1⁄3 cup raisins (or…
The Culinary Medicine team has a recipe for this South American-inspired Vegetarian Locro! Vegetarian Locro Ingredients (Serves 6) 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 2 Tbsp. tomato sauce ½ tsp. dried oregano 1 bay leaf ½…
The Culinary Medicine team has a recipe for a filling and festive Butternut Squash Black Bean Chili, perfect for cozy autumn nights! Butternut Squash Black Bean Chili Ingredients (Serves 4) 1⁄2 medium butternut squash, seeded, peeled and 1” dice 1⁄2 large yellow onion, chopped 1⁄2 red bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 Tbsp.…
The Culinary Medicine team has a recipe for a warm Vegetarian Pozole Verde with a bit of a kick! Vegetarian Pozole Verde Ingredients (Serves 6) 4 Poblano peppers, cut into 2” chunks 1 jalapeno or serrano (based on your spice tolerance) 10 to 12 tomatillos, husks removed and halved 1 white onion, cut into quarters…
It’s finally autumn and the Culinary Medicine team has a new recipe for a hearty Pumpkin Black Bean Soup to share! Pumpkin Black Bean Soup Ingredients (Serves 6) 1 small onion, diced 1 cup vegetable broth, divided (more if needed to keep pan from burning) 2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. curry powder 1 tsp.…
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 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 hearty, vegetarian Jackfruit Tacos! Jackfruit Tacos Ingredients 2 20 oz. cans of Jackfruit in brine 1–2 Tbsp. avocado or olive oil 1 small yellow onion (about 3/4 cup), chopped 3 garlic cloves, chipped 3/4 cup fire-roasted tomatoes 2 tsp. smoked paprika (or more to taste) 2 chipotle in adobo pepper…
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