INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 large garlic cloves, chopped 4 – 6 cups water (or a combination of chicken, lamb, or vegetable stock mixed with half the water) 12 – 20 oz. chard (green, red, rainbow, or combination), chopped Sea salt Fresh ground...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More