Tuesday Recipes

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TUSCAN KALE AND WHITE BEAN STEW WITH BREADCRUMB TOPPING

This comes from the October 2014 issue of Vegetarian Times, pagae 26. It begins, "This quick riff on an Italian classic gets multi-layered flavors from mushrooms, garlic, and a splash of lemon." Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less.

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1 cup fresh breadcrumbs

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. olive oil, divided

1 Tbs. unsalted butter

8 oz. cremini mushrooms, quartered (2 cups)

3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)

2 bunches Tuscan kale, stemmed, torn into bite-size pieces (8 cups)

1 15.5-oz. can white beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth

2 tsp. lemon juice

Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and 2 tsp. oil in small bowl. Set aside.

Heat remaining 1 Tbs. oil and butter in large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add mushrooms; increase heat to medium-high. Stir, cover pan, and cook 5 to 6 minutes, or until mushrooms are lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Uncover pan, add garlic, and stir 30 seconds. Add kale, and cook 2 minutes, or until wilted. Add beans, broth, and 3/4 cup water. Cover, and simmer 6 to 8 minutes, or until liquid has reduced by about three-quarters. Stir in 1 tsp. lemon juice, and remove from heat. Add 1 more tsp. lemon juice, if desired.

Heat broiler to high. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over stew, and broil 3 minutes, or until topping is golden.

nutritional information Per 1 1/4-cup serving: Calories: 321; Protein: 18 g; Total Fat: 12 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 39 g; Cholesterol: 13 mg; Sodium: 373 mg; Fiber: 12 g; Sugar: 3 g

SPANAKOPITA

This comes from the April/May 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 74. It begins, "Layers of phyllo make a crisp double crust for this classic Greek spinach pie." Serves 9.

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3 lb. frozen spinach, thawed

2 Tbs. plus 1/3 cup olive oil or melted butter, divided

2 medium onions, diced

8 green onions, sliced

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 cup chopped fresh parsley

3 large eggs

8 oz. low-fat feta cheese, crumbled

12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed (one-third 16-oz. pkg.)

Squeeze spinach dry with hands, and place in bowl. (You should have 4 cups.)

Heat 2 Tbs. oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onions, and sauté 10 minutes, or until browned. Add spinach, green onions, and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cook 5 minutes, or until mixture is dry. Remove from heat; stir in parsley. Cool.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk eggs in small bowl. Stir eggs into spinach mixture, then fold in feta.

Place remaining 1/3 cup oil in bowl, and brush bottom and sides of 9-inch square baking pan with oil. Unroll phyllo, and keep under damp towel to retain moisture. Place 1 phyllo sheet in prepared pan, letting excess hang over short sides of pan. Brush phyllo sheet with oil. Place second phyllo sheet across first on pan, so excess hangs over long sides of pan; brush sheet with oil. Repeat crisscross layering with 4 more phyllo sheets.

Spread spinach mixture in phyllo crust.

Spread 1 phyllo sheet on work surface; brush with oil. Top with another phyllo sheet. Repeat brushing and layering with remaining 4 phyllo sheets. Place phyllo stack on top of spinach mixture. Trim edges with scissors so no more than 1 inch of phyllo hangs over edges. Discard excess. Roll edges over pie to seal. Brush top with oil, and score decorative diamond pattern over top with knife. Bake 1 hour, or until top is flaky and golden-brown. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

nutritional information Per 1 3-inch square: Calories: 297; Protein: 14 g; Total Fat: 16 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 23 g; Cholesterol: 71 mg; Sodium: 695 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 5 g

DARK CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL SORBET

This comes from the July/August 2010 issue of Vegetarian Times, pagae 51, and begins, "The caramelized sugar syrup that is the base for this decadent chocolate sorbet adds to its depth and richness. There are very few ingredients for the recipe, so the quality of the chocolate and cocoa really count." Makes 1 quart.

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1 cup plus 2 Tbs. sugar

2 Tbs. lemon juice

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp. salt

7 oz. dark chocolate, finely chopped

Place sugar in large saucepan, and heat over medium-low heat. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until sugar has melted and caramelized to rich amber color, stirring occasionally.

Stir in lemon juice (mixture will boil violently for several minutes). Slowly add 2 1/2 cups boiling water, and stir until hardened caramel is dissolved. Stir in cocoa powder and salt, and bring mixture to just under a simmer. Remove from heat, and stir in chocolate. Let stand 1 minute, then blend smooth with immersion blender. Transfer to covered container, and refrigerate overnight.

Pour sorbet base into ice cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions.

nutritional information Per 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 247: Protein: 3 g; Total Fat: 8 g; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Carbohydrates: 48 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 156 mg; Fiber: 2 g; Sugar: 43 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free

APPLE CRISP

This comes from Patrick and Gina Neely of the Food Network show, Down Home with the Neelys. Total Time: 1 hr; Prep: 15 min; Inactive: 10 min; Cook: 35 min; Yield: about 8 servings; Level: Easy

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/apple-crisp-recipe.html?oc=linkback.

Ingredients

Filling:

5 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, chopped small

1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Topping:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces

1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

For the Filling:

Mix all the ingredients together. Place into 7 to 8-ounce ramekins.

For topping:

Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in large bowl. Blend the butter into the mixture until it forms pea size lumps. Stir in pecans and sprinkle over filling.

Bake crisps for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

ROASTED CORN QUESADILLAS

This comes from the September 2015 issue of Vegetarian TImes, page 48. It begins, "Grated mozzarella folded into the corn mixture helps hold these spicy-sweet quesadillas together. Cut into wedges and serve as an appetizer, or pair with a salad for a light meal." Makes 6 in 30 minutes or less.

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3 cups Roasted Confetti Corn

2 8-oz. balls fresh mozzarella, grated

6 8-inch flour tortillas

6 Tbs. cilantro leaves, divided, optional

1 1/2 cups prepared peach salsa

Combine Roasted Confetti Corn and mozzarella in bowl. Spread heaping 1/2 cup mixture on half of each tortilla, and sprinkle with 1 Tbs. cilantro (if using). Fold tortillas in half over filling.

Cook each tortilla in dry skillet over medium heat 2 minutes per side, or until mozzarella has melted and tortillas are crisp and brown. Serve with salsa.

nutritional information Per Per quesadilla: Calories: 502; Protein: 20 g; Total Fat: 22 g; Saturated Fat: 12 g; Carbohydrates: 57 g; Cholesterol: 62 mg; Sodium: 678 mg; Fiber: 6 g; Sugar: 18 g

PLUM CRUMBLE

This comes from the October 2008 issue of Vegetarian Times. It begins, "This dessert can be prepared with whatever fruits are in season. We used plums, but you could also choose apples, pears, or frozen berries." Recipe by Carolyn Trompeter. Serves 8.

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Plum Filling

1/3 cup apple juice

1 Tbs. arrowroot powder

6 cups thinly sliced plums (3 lb.)

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 cup whole rolled oats

1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 cup corn oil

1/4 cup rice syrup

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 8-inch square baking pan with oil and flour, and set aside.

To make Plum Filling: Place apple juice in mixing bowl. Add arrowroot, and stir to dissolve. Add plums, and toss gently. Transfer to prepared pan, sprinkle with nutmeg, and set aside.

To make Crumble: Combine oats, flour, cinnamon, and salt in large bowl. Rub oil into mixture with your fingers, then drizzle in rice syrup while mixing with fork. Distribute evenly over Plum Filling.

Bake 20 to 30 minutes, or until topping is golden and fruit is bubbling. Serve warm.

from the October 2008 issue of Vegetarian Times

nutritional information

Per serving:

Calories: 257, Protein: 4 g, Total Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Carbohydrates: 44 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 163 mg, Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 19 g