Vegetarian | Edible Paradise

Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Portobellos

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A classic vegetarian lasagna filling — ricotta, spinach, and Parmesan cheese — is used to fill meaty, roasted portobello mushroom caps. Use the large portobello caps; if only find smaller ones are available, buy one or two extra and divide the filling among all the caps. Serve with a fresh green salad and a whole-wheat...

Egyptian Edamame Stew

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A riff on the Egyptian classic Ful Medames, a highly seasoned fava bean mash, this version is made with easier-to-find edamame. Edamame (fresh green soybeans) has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol. They can be found shelled in the freezer section of well-stocked supermarkets. This stew is great served with couscous, bulgur, or warm whole-wheat...

Indian Vegetable Stew

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Nutrient-dense winter root vegetables feature in this Indian-inspired stew. Slow cooking extracts the flavors of the vegetables that combine with evocative far-east spices and the rich, buttery mixture of cashews and tahini to create an exotic dish. Serve with brown basmati rice, fragrant jasmine rice, couscous, millet, or quinoa. INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons mustard oil* or...

Indian Cauliflower and Potato Curry

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This is an easy, authentic Indian curry full of bright, exotic flavors, and the perfect warm dish for a cool winter evening! INGREDIENTS: 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 large head of cauliflower 3 potatoes 3 tablespoons oil or ghee...

Stir Fried Kabocha with Tofu and Basil

Vegan Main Courses, Vegetariancurry, kabocha, Thai curry, Thai food, tofu, vegan, vegetarian

This is a delicious and spicy stir-fry redolent with garlic and fresh basil. You’ll find Thai basil at KT Farms at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College. Serve it with steamed jasmine rice and sweet-hot Thai chile sauce. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. kabocha pumpkin 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 10 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons crushed...

Asparagus, Spinach, and Green Garlic Strata

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This is a very tasty savory bread pudding, perfect for brunch or a luncheon. INGREDIENTS: 1 loaf French bread (1 lb.), crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons unsalted butter  1/2 cup onion, chopped finely 1 leek, chopped 2 green garlic stalks, white part only, minced (or 2 cloves garlic, minced) 1 bunch asparagus,...