Cuban-Inspired Rice and Beans Delight

Cuban-Inspired Rice and Beans Delight

This Cuban-inspired dish brings together the comforting flavors of rice and beans with a colorful array of vegetables, making it a delicious and wholesome meal that is perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation 15 minutes
Preparation time:20 minutes
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Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked black turtle beans and their liquid
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, heat the cooked black turtle beans and their liquid over medium heat until hot, mashing the beans slightly with a spoon.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Keep warm.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced bell pepper, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the skillet.
  • Sauté the vegetables until they are tender, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes.
  • Once the vegetables are tender, add the warm mashed black beans to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.
  • Mix well to combine.
  • Serve the flavorful mixture of beans and vegetables over cooked brown rice.
  • Enjoy this Cuban-inspired Rice and Beans Delight as a satisfying and nutritious main dish option!

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this Cuban-inspired Rice and Beans Delight with a light and fruity red wine like Pinot Noir or a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc.

Nutrition values

Calories: 350 kcal | koolhydraten: 45 g | Eiwitten: 9 g | Vet: 14 g | Suiker: 3 g
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Cuisine; Cuban

Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers

Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers

These Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers are loaded with wholesome ingredients and zesty flavors, making them a hearty and satisfying meal that everyone will love
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Preparation 20 minutes
Preparation time:30 minutes
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Equipment

  • Large pot with steamer basket or microwave-safe dish
  • Casserole dish

Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers any color, tops and seeds removed
  • 2 cups cooked brown or basmati rice
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion minced
  • Kernels from 3 ears of corn or approximately 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce

Instructions

  • reheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  • Steam the bell peppers until slightly tender.
  • You can do this by placing them in a steamer basket over boiling water in a pot for about 5-7 minutes, or by microwaving them in a microwave-safe dish with a little water for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, black beans, minced onion, corn kernels, diced tomatoes with green chilies, ground cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano.
  • Mix well to combine.
  • Fill each steamed bell pepper with the rice and bean mixture, packing it down slightly.
  • Place the stuffed peppers in an oiled casserole dish.
  • Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the top of the stuffed peppers.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
  • Once cooked, remove the Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
  • Serve these flavorful and nutritious stuffed peppers as a satisfying main dish option!

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair these Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers with a light and fruity red wine like Merlot or a crisp white wine such as Chardonnay.

Nutrition values

Calories: 350 kcal | koolhydraten: 65 g | Eiwitten: 12 g | Vet: 4 g | Suiker: 10 g
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Cuisine; American

Mediterranean Ratatouille with Seasonal Vegetables

Mediterranean Ratatouille with Seasonal Vegetables

This Mediterranean Ratatouille is bursting with the flavors of seasonal vegetables and aromatic herbs, making it a versatile and nutritious addition to any meal!
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Preparation 15 minutes
Preparation time:20 minutes
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Equipment

  • Large skillet with lid

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and chopped red onion to the skillet.
  • Sauté until slightly tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the cubed eggplant and chopped red bell peppers to the skillet.
  • Continue to sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the sliced zucchini, diced tomatoes, dried oregano, and dried basil.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer the Ratatouille mixture for about 10 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the vegetables are cooked to your desired tenderness, adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve the Mediterranean Ratatouille hot over cooked rice as a satisfying main meal, or serve it as a flavorful side dish.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this delightful Ratatouille with a light and fruity red wine like Beaujolais or a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc.

Nutrition values

Calories: 180 kcal | koolhydraten: 20 g | Eiwitten: 4 g | Vet: 11 g | Suiker: 10 g
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Fresh Raw Veggies

Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Fresh Raw Veggies

This Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Fresh Raw Veggies is bursting with colors, flavors, and nutrients, making it a delightful addition to any meal or gathering.
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Preparation 15 minutes
Preparation time:5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
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Equipment

  • Saucepan with lid,
  • Mixing bowl
  • Blender or food processor (for dressing)

Ingredients

For the Couscous:

  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup distilled water
  • 10 oz. package of couscous

For the Veggies:

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth and distilled water to a boil.
  • Add the couscous to the boiling liquid, stir, cover the saucepan, and remove it from heat.
  • Let the couscous stand covered for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked couscous with the chopped raw veggies: carrots, broccoli, zucchini, red pepper, green onions, cauliflower, and yellow squash.
  • Mix well to combine.
  • In a blender or food processor, blend together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, curry powder, and garlic powder until smooth and emulsified.
  • Pour the dressing over the couscous and veggie mixture in the bowl.
  • Toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
  • Refrigerate the Mediterranean Couscous Salad for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
  • Before serving, garnish the salad with pine nuts (if using).
  • Serve this refreshing and nutritious salad as a side dish or a light meal option, and enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures!

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this refreshing couscous salad with a light and crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or a dry rosé.

Nutrition values

Calories: 300 kcal | koolhydraten: 30 g | Eiwitten: 6 g | Vet: 18 g | Suiker: 4 g
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Course; Salad / Side Dish
Cuisine; Mediterranean
Diets; Vegetarian

Nutty Oat Veggie Burgers

Nutty Oat Veggie Burgers

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Preparation 30 minutes
Preparation time:40 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  • In a large pot, bring the distilled water to a boil.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the rolled oats and Bragg Liquid Aminos.
  • Let the mixture stand for 20 minutes to allow the oats to absorb the liquid.
  • After the oats have soaked, add the chopped carrots, onions, almonds, sunflower seeds, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and dried oregano to the oat mixture.
  • Mix well to combine.
  • Form the oat mixture into patties of desired size and thickness.
  • Place the formed patties onto a nonstick baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced apart.
  • Bake the patties in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  • Once baked, remove the oat burgers from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
  • Serve these Nutty Oat Veggie Burgers on buns with your favorite toppings and enjoy a wholesome and satisfying meal!

Notes & Wine Advice

These Nutty Oat Veggie Burgers are packed with fiber, protein, and delicious nutty flavors, making them a nutritious and flavorful alternative to traditional beef burgers.

Nutrition values

Serving: 1 per serving, without bun and toppings | Calories: 300 kcal | koolhydraten: 40 g | Eiwitten: 12 g | Vet: 10 g | Suiker: 4 g
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Vibrant Vegetable Stir-Fry with Basmati Rice

Vibrant Vegetable Stir-Fry with Basmati Rice

This Stir-Fry Veggie dish offers a delightful combination of colors, flavors, and textures that will surely brighten up your plate and palate.
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Preparation 15 minutes
Preparation time:15 minutes
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Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Cooking spoon or spatula

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add sliced onion, red bell pepper strips, and carrot slices to the heated oil.
  • Sauté until the vegetables are slightly tender, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cumin to coat the vegetables evenly.
  • Add the yellow squash chunks and zucchini chunks to the skillet.
  • Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all the vegetables are cooked to the desired tenderness, about 5-7 minutes more.
  • Once the vegetables are cooked, drizzle Bragg Liquid Aminos over the stir-fried vegetables in the skillet.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Remove the skillet from heat.
  • Serve the vibrant Vegetable Stir-Fry over a bed of cooked basmati rice.
  • Enjoy this nutritious and flavorful dish as a satisfying meal!

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this colorful stir-fry with a light and fruity white wine like Pinot Grigio or a crisp rosé.

Nutrition values

Calories: 120 kcal | koolhydraten: 10 g | Eiwitten: 2 g | Vet: 8 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Mediterranean-Inspired Tabouli Stuffed Tomatoes

Mediterranean-Inspired Tabouli Stuffed Tomatoes

This dish offers a refreshing and nutritious twist on classic stuffed tomatoes, perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation 20 minutes
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • spoon
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

Instructions

  • n a mixing bowl, soak the bulgur wheat in distilled water for one hour.
  • After soaking, drain and pat dry.
  • Add the minced fresh parsley, Bragg Liquid Aminos, chopped tomatoes, chopped scallions, extra virgin olive oil, and minced fresh mint to the soaked and dried bulgur wheat.
  • Mix well to combine.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Tabouli mixture for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the tomatoes for stuffing.
  • Core each tomato and carefully scoop out enough pulp to create a well in each tomato.
  • Once the Tabouli mixture has chilled, fill each cored tomato with the prepared mixture, pressing gently to pack it in.
  • Arrange the stuffed tomatoes on a bed of lettuce leaves on a serving platter.
  • Serve the Mediterranean-Inspired Tabouli Stuffed Tomatoes as an appetizer or side dish, and enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors!

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair these flavorful stuffed tomatoes with a light and crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or a dry rosé.

Nutrition values

Calories: 150 kcal | koolhydraten: 28 g | Eiwitten: 4 g | Vet: 3 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Sunflower-Almond Spread with Fresh Tomato Dressing

Sunflower-Almond Spread with Fresh Tomato Dressing

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Preparation 20 minutes
soaking time 12 hours
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Food processor or juicer with blank attachment
  • Blender or food processor (for dressing)

Ingredients

For the Sunflower-Almond Spread:

For the Dressing:

Instructions

  • For the Sunflower-Almond Spread:
  • Place almonds and sunflower seeds in a mixing bowl and cover with distilled water.
  • Cover the bowl and let soak for 6-12 hours at room temperature.
  • After soaking, drain the almonds and sunflower seeds.
  • Using a food processor with an S blade or a juicer with the blank attachment in place, process the soaked almonds, sunflower seeds, chopped carrot, and garlic until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir in the chopped red pepper, minced parsley, and chopped red onion into the sunflower-almond mixture.
  • Mix well to combine.

For the Dressing:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the large tomatoes (quartered), Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, and Italian seasoning.
  • Blend until smooth.

Assembly:

  • Remove 1 cup of the tomato dressing and mix it into the Sunflower-Almond Spread.
  • Refrigerate the Sunflower-Almond Spread for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the remaining tomato dressing on the side.
  • To serve, mound the Sunflower-Almond Spread on a bed of lettuce and serve the tomato dressing on the side.
  • Alternatively, use the spread as a topping for baked potatoes or as a flavorful side dish.
  • Enjoy the creamy texture and delicious flavor of this Sunflower-Almond Spread with Fresh Tomato Dressing!

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this flavorful spread with a crisp and refreshing white wine like Pinot Grigio or a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.

Nutrition values

Calories: 250 kcal | koolhydraten: 12 g | Eiwitten: 9 g | Vet: 20 g | Suiker: 4 g
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Fiesta Rice Salad

Fiesta Rice Salad

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Preparation 20 minutes
Preparation time:15 minutes
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Equipment

  • Saucepan with lid,
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, bring the water and basmati rice to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled rice with the fresh corn kernels, sliced black olives, diced red onion, diced red bell pepper, diced yellow bell pepper, diced orange bell pepper, and chopped cilantro.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, and cumin to make the dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the rice mixture in the mixing bowl and toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
  • Taste the Fiesta Rice Salad and adjust the seasoning or dressing amount if necessary.
  • Serve the vibrant rice salad as a side dish or a light meal, and enjoy the explosion of flavors and colors!

Notes & Wine Advice

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Wine Advice:

This vibrant rice salad pairs well with a light and citrusy white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or a refreshing sparkling wine.

Nutrition values

Calories: 250 kcal | koolhydraten: 30 g | Eiwitten: 3 g | Vet: 14 g | Suiker: 3 g
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Course; Rice / Salad / Side Dish
Cuisine; American / Fusion / Mexican

Southwestern Bean and Corn Pot Pie

Southwestern Bean and Corn Pot Pie

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Preparation 20 minutes
Preparation time:45 minutes
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Equipment

  • 8″ x 8″ baking pan
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  • In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Sauté the chopped bell pepper and onion until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked pinto beans, tomato puree, corn kernels, and chili powder.
  • Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • Pour the bean and vegetable mixture into an 8″ x 8″ baking pan, spreading it evenly.
  • In a separate saucepan, combine the yellow cornmeal, water, and Bragg Liquid Aminos.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a consistency similar to mashed potatoes, about 5 minutes.
  • Spread the cornmeal mush over the bean mixture in the baking pan to form a crust.
  • Sprinkle chili powder over the top of the cornmeal crust.
  • Bake the Southwestern Bean and Corn Pot Pie in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the crust is bubbly around the edges.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
  • Slice and serve the pot pie hot, and enjoy the comforting flavors of this Southwestern-inspired dish!

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this flavorful pot pie with a light and fruity red wine like Beaujolais or a crisp white wine such as Pinot Grigio.

Nutrition values

Calories: 350 kcal | koolhydraten: 65 g | Eiwitten: 12 g | Vet: 6 g | Suiker: 8 g
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Course; Main Course
Cuisine; American / Fusion / Mexican