Broccolini with Garlic, Chili Flakes, and Vinegar (Serves: 4)

INGREDIENTS:

• Kosher salt

• 1 pound broccolini or broccoli rabe, about 3 bunches, washed and dry ends trimmed

• ¼ cup unrefined, cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil

• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthwise

• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (use more if you like it spicy)

• 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• Parmesan for topping (optional, I shave with ta vegetable peeler)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a raging boil. Add a palmful of kosher salt. Submerge the broccolini in the salted water and cook for 2 minutes, until the stems just start to get tender. Drain and allow the excess water to drip off.

2. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and chili flakes. Saute for 30 seconds until just fragrant.

3. Add the broccolini to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Yes, even though you salted the cooking water. Cook for 2-3 minutes, turning the broccolini in the oil and sweeping over the bottom of the skillet to ensure the garlic doesn’t burn.

4. Add the red wine vinegar and cook for 1 minute. I like to serve this immediately since acid (vinegar or citrus juice) will cause the broccolini to lose vibrancy.

5. Top with shaved Parmesan (optional)

Enjoy!

Cauliflower Steaks

Check out this great recipe from IG's @kitchenachim

INGREDIENTS:

• Cauliflower

• Pizza sauce/tomato sauce

• Mozzarella

• Olive oil

• Breadcrumbs

• Salt and pepper

• Parsley

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Wash the cauliflower and remove the leaves. 

2. Cut about a thumb's width slices from the cauliflower and brush with olive oil. 

3. Turn the slices once in breadcrumbs, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 430º for 15 minutes. 

4. Add some tomato sauce to the baked slices, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle the mozzarella over it. 

5. Bake for another 10 minutes at 430º. (The baking time can vary depending on the oven.) 

6. Serve with parsley and enjoy!

Broccoli and Couscous Herb Salad 

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 head broccoli cut into florets

• 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained

• 1 tbsp Olive Oil

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

FOR THE SALAD BASE

• 1 cup couscous cooked off

• 1 cup parsley chopped

• 1/2 cup dill chopped

• 1/2 cup pistachio

• 1/2 cup feta crumbled

• 1 lemon juiced

FOR THE DRESSING

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 2 tbsp tahini

• 1 tsp Dijon

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 3 tbsp water

• 2 tbsp olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F.

2. Cut your broccoli into bite-sized florets. Open 1 can of chickpeas, make sure to drain and rinse them before baking. Place both your broccoli and chickpeas onto a large baking sheet, season with 1 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tsp of kosher salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper. Place in the oven and roast until your broccoli is nice and charred, and chickpeas are crispy, about 20-25 min. Pull from the oven and keep warm.

3. While your broccoli is baking, add 1 cup of couscous to a large salad bowl. Add in 1 cup of boiling water and let it sit on your counter for 5-6 min, topped with a thick kitchen cloth or lid.

4. Place 2 tbsp of red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp tahini, 1 tsp Dijon, ½ tsp salt, 3 tbsp water, and 2 tbsp of olive oil into a Mason jar or bowl and give it a good mix. Tahini can be thick, so make sure it’s fully incorporated so you get an even nutty flavour throughout your entire salad. Set aside.

5. While your couscous is still warm, add in your roasted broccoli and chickpeas, 1 cup of chopped parsley, ½ cup chopped dill, ½ cup pistachios, ½ cup of feta, the juice of 1 lemon, and your tahini dressing. Give a big toss and mix and serve warm.

Enjoy!

Easy Bok Choy Stir Fry

Here's a simple, yet super delicious, way to prepare bok choy.

INGREDIENTS

• 1-1.5lb bok choy

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 3-4 garlic cloves, sliced or minced

• 2-3 Tablespoons teriyaki sauce (OR soy sauce with sesame oil)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: sesame oil and sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut the bok choy in half lengthwise, in quarters or bite-sized pieces. Rinse well and drain. (Don’t dry the bok choy as the water will help steam in the pan).

2. Heat oil in a large pan and sauté the garlic for about 15-20 seconds and set aside.

3. Arrange the bok choy cut side down in a single layer, cover, and steam for about 3 minutes on medium low heat. Flip over, drizzle some of the teriyaki sauce and cook for a few minutes until crisp tender, adding salt and pepper to taste. Stir in garlic and optional sesame oil.

4. Transfer to a serving platter and top with sesame seeds before serving.”

So grab some bok choy and try this out, or head over to lovekoreanfood.com for more great recipes.

Enjoy!

Roasted Butternut Soup

Check out this great recipe from www.plantyou.com with this fantastically delicious roasted butternut squash soup!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 large butternut squash, seeds removed, halved and scored

• 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered

• 3 heads garlic, tops sliced off

• 3 sprigs thyme

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp Salt & pepper

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 2 ½ cup vegetable broth

• ½ tsp minced ginger

• ½ tsp turmeric

• 1 cup full fat coconut milk, or vegan heavy cream

GARNISH:

• Pumpkin seeds

• Thyme sprigs

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Add the squash, onion, garlic and thyme to the baking sheet. Drizzle everything lightly with olive oil and add paprika, salt and pepper. Roast for 40 minutes, until the squash is fully cooked. If the onion and garlic are cooked before the squash, remove them from the sheet pan and allow the squash to cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Add the squash, apart from the skin, and remaining ingredients to a large pot. Using an immersion blender, combine until you have a smooth, creamy soup, adjusting the amount of broth to achieve a desired consistency. Enjoy immediately.

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Enjoy!

Arugula Strawberry Salad

INGREDIENTS (for 4 people)
SALAD

• ⅔ cup sliced or slivered almonds

• 3 tablespoons sugar

• 10 ounces arugula greens

• 8 ounces strawberries, hulled and quartered or chopped

• 1 avocado chopped

• 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese

• ⅓ cup roasted salted pistachios, chopped

CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

• 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar

• 1/2 lemon, juiced

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

• 1 garlic clove, freshly grated

• pinch kosher salt and pepper

• 1/2 cup olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Place the almonds in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and cook, stirring often, until the sugar melts and is caramely, coating all of the almonds - about 6 to 8 minutes. Don’t take your eyes off of this as they can burn quickly! Transfer the almonds to a piece of parchment paper to let them cool. Break them into pieces if they are clumped.

2. Toss the arugula with a pinch of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add in the strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios and sugared almonds. Drizzle on the dressing and toss well. Serve immediately!
   
   Champagne vinaigrette

3. Combine vinegar, honey, lemon juice, dijon, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl and whisk together. Stream in the olive oil while constantly whisking until the dressing comes together. Store in the fridge for up to one week.

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Enjoy!