Thai Carrot Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil, coconut oil, or ghee
• 1 large onion, diced
• about 1 inch slice of fresh ginger, peeled and grated (about 1 tsp)
• 1 1/2 tsp curry
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 to 4 cups broth or water
• 2 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped into coins
• 1/4 cup coconut oil (or other milk)
• 1 to 2  tbsp of fresh lemon juice (optional)

Directions:

1. place a stock pot on medium heat.

2. Once the pot is warm, add the oil. 

3. Add the onions and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until they are becoming translucent. 

4. Add the spices and salt to the onions, stir to coat them evenly.

5. Add the stock or water, and the carrots.

6. Bring the soup to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes or until carrots are tender throughout. 

7. Add the coconut milk and stir to blend well. 

8. Optionally, add the lemon juice and stir to blend well. 

9. Blend the soup with a blender stick, or do it in batches using a blender. 

10. Serve with goat cheese, lemon yogurt, pesto, roasted cauliflower, rice, or just have it plain. 

Makes about 4 servings

Nutrients per serving:

Calories: 201

Fat: 11g

Fat: 27g

Fiber: 7g

Protein: 3g

Sodium: 483 mg

recipe source: www.comfybelly.com

 

Vegan Butter Chicken (with tofu)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup raw cashews + 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 white onion, finely diced
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ground coriander 
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1- 28 oz can no salt added diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 package organic extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Press tofu for at least 20 min (fold a dish cloth around the block of tofu and set a few heavy books or plates on top of it to press out all the water)

2. Place the cashews and almond milk in a high speed blender and mix until completely smooth, set aside. 

3. In a large pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat.

4. Add the ginger, garlic, and onion and cook for 5 min while stirring. 

5. Add all the spices and cook for a few more minutes. 

6. Add the diced tomatoes, maple syrup, cubed tofu, and cashew mixture. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.

7. Serve with rice and fresh cilantro

Makes about 4 servings

Nutrients Per Serving:

Calories: 264

Protein: 6.8 g

Fat: 16.5 g

Carbohydrate: 25 g

Fiber: 4  g

Sodium: 358 mg

Potassium: 686 mg

recipe source: www.runningonrealfood.com

Turkey Taco Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lbs ground turkey
• 2- 14 ounce cans of kidney beans drained and rinsed
• 1- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1- 16 ounce jar of salsa
• 1- 8 ounce can of tomato paste
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 1 package taco seasoning (or homemade)
• 1 Tbsp cumin
• 1 Tbsp chili powder

Directions:
1. heat olive oil in large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the celery and onion and cook until just tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ground turkey. Cook until turkey is browned, about 5 more minutes. Do not drain.
2. Add in the kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, salsa, tomato paste, corn, taco seasoning, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until thick and bubbly. Serve.


* can also be cooked in a crock pot. Just toss everything in and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours, making sure to stir it a few times.


Makes about 8 servings


Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 207
Protein: 11 g
Fat: 5.4 g
Carbohydrate: 31 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sodium: 374 mg
Potassium: 633 mg


Recipe source: http://backtoherroots.com/2014/09/19/turkey-taco-chili/

Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, sliced or chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups red and/or green lentils, well rinsed
• 2 quarts water or broth
• Pinch of thyme or any herbs of your choice
• salt to taste

Directions:


Combine first 6 ingredients and bring to a boil. Add seasonings. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, until lentils are soft. Green lentils need about 45 minutes to 1 hour, while red lentils only need 20-30 minutes. Puree half of the soup in a blender if you prefer a creamy soup.


Makes about 4 servings
Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 286
Protein: 19 g
Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrate: 51 g
Fiber: 24 g
Sodium: 51 mg
Potassium: 915 mg
Phosphorus: 354 mg

Grain Free Crepes or Tortillas

Ingredients:

• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other allowed milk)
• 3 Tbsp coconut flour, sifted
• 2 tsp coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp arrowroot powder (or tapioca flour/starch)
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• coconut oil or butter for pan

Directions

1. Whisk the crepe ingredients in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes while the pan heats so the coconut flour can absorb the liquid, then whisk again.
2. Heat a crepe pan or skillet with enameled surface over medium-high heat
3. Pour ¼ cup of the batter into the hot pan, turning the pan in a circular motion with one hand so to spread the batter thinly around the pan. Alternatively, use a spatula to quickly spread the batter. Fill any open spots with a drop of batter to make sure the pan is fully covered.
4. Cook for 1 minute until the edges start to lift. Gently work a spatula under the crepe and flip it over. Cook on the second side for 15 seconds and turn out on a plate.
5. Continue with the remaining batter, stacking the crepes on a plate as you work. Add a little more oil to the pan every 3-4 crepes or if they begin to start sticking.

Nutrients Per Crepe (makes about 10 crepes)
Calories: 67
Protein: 4.3 g
Fat: 4.4 g
Carbohydrate: 1.8 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Sodium: 108 mg
Potassium: 57 mg


Recipe Source: http://againstallgrain.com/2013/01/26/crepes-grainfree-paleo/

Red Quinoa Zucchini Burgers

Ingredients:

• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 medium sweet potato, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup uncooked red quinoa
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1 small zucchini, grated (1 cup)
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 5 1/2 Tbsp ground flaxseeds
• 3 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
• 2 Tbsp olive oil

Directions
1. Bring broth, sweet potato, and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Transfer to bowl to cool.


2. Stir chickpeas, zucchini, pumpkin seeds, ground flaxseeds, basil, salt, pepper, chili powder, and thyme into quinoa mixture, mashing chickpeas and sweet potato but leaving some chunks. Shape mixture into 8 patties.


3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, or preheat grill to medium-high.


4. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from heat, and either place on baking sheet, and bake 15 minutes, or cook on grill 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.


Nutrients Per Patty:
Calories: 242
Protein: 9 g
Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrate: 29 g
Fiber: 8 g
Sodium: 346 mg
Potassium: 448 mg
Phosphorus: 339 mg

Shrimp Etouffee

Ingredients:

• 1 stick butter
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup celery
• 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
• 1 pound shrimp
• 1 Tbsp flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
• 3 Tbsp chopped green onions

Directions:

Melt butter in a large skilled over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and bell peppers and sauté until soft and golden (10-12 minutes). Add the shrimp. Reduce heat to medium, stirring occasionally. Cook shrimp for about 10-12 minutes. 

Dissolve the flour in the water and add to the shrimp mixture. Season with sea salt and cayenne pepper. Stir until mixture thickens, about 4 minutes. Add the parsley and green onions and cook for about 2 minutes. 

Serve over rice

Makes about 4 servings

Nutrients Per Serving:
Calories: 296
Protein: 25.2 g
Fat: 13.6 g
Carbohydrate: 18 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 797 mg
Potassium: 533 mg
Phosphorus: 286 mg

Rainbow Salad with Avocado Basil Dressing

Salad Ingredients:

• 1 large head romaine lettuce
• 1/2 small head of red cabbage
• 8 oz cherry tomatoes
• 1 english cucumber
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• optional: garbanzo beans, black beans, corn, fresh herbs..

Dressing Ingredients:

• 1 avocado
• juice from 1 lemon
• 3/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil
• 1-2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp honey/agave
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

Make dressing: place all dressing ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Taste and add more lemon or seasonings if necessary. Place in fridge to let flavors mingle while you make the salad. 

Chop all vegetables and place in a large bowl and toss to combine. Top with dressing and serve. 

Makes about 6 servings

Nutrients Per Serving (311 g)

Calories: 192

Protein: 2.7 g

Fat: 15 g

Carbohydrate: 14 g

Fiber: 5 g

Sodium: 116 mg

Potassium: 560 mg

Recipe source: http://www.thegardengrazer.com/2014/03/rainbow-chopped-salad-with-avocado.html

Zucchini Italiano

Ingredients:

·         6 small zucchini, cut into ¼ inch slices

·         2 Tbsp butter

·         1 cup water or milk

·         3 Slightly beaten eggs

·         1 tsp sat

·         2 tsp basil

Directions:

Put zucchini in 1 ½-qt casserole. Dot with butter. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Combine and pour remaining ingredients over zucchini. Set casserole in a shallow pan with one inch hot water. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until knife comes out clean.

Makes about 3 servings

Nutrients Per Serving (using water instead of milk)

Calories: 177

Protein: 9.2 g

Carbohydrates: 8 g

Fiber: 2.6 g

Fat: 13 g

Sodium: 869 mg

Potassium: 690 mg

Phosphorus: 188 mg

Quinoa Chili

Ingredients:

·         1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

·         2 cups water

·         1 Tbsp oil (olive or sesame)

·         1 onion chopped or 1 cup chopped leeks

·         1 jalapeno pepper, minced (optional)

·         1 tsp chili powder

·         1 Tbsp ground cumin

·         2 cups water

·         1, 28 oz can low sodium crushed tomatoes

·         1, 14 oz can of low sodium tomato sauce

·         1 green pepper, chopped

·         1 red pepper, chopped

·         1 zucchini, chopped

·         1 tsp dried oregano

·         1 tsp dried parsley

·         Salt and pepper to taste

·         2 (19 oz) cans organic black beans, rinsed, and drained, or 3.5 cups dried cooked beans

·         1 cup frozen corn, thawed

·         ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)

·         8 oz can mushrooms (optional)

Directions:

Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed (15-20 min).

While the quinoa is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion or leeks until softened, then add the peppers and zucchini and sauté another few minutes, add the spices and sauté another minute.

Add water, tomatoes, drained black beans, corn, and quinoa.

Heat thoroughly

Nutrients Per Serving (12 servings)

Calories: 180

Protein: 8.6 g

Fat:2.8 g

Carbs: 32.7 g

Fiber: 8.2 g

Sodium: 72 mg

Potassium: 662 mg

Phosphorus: 194 mg

Potato Burritos

Ingredients:

·         3 large potatoes (peeled and diced)

·         1 block tofu-organic

·         6 burrito sized (10 inch) flour tortillas

·         1 bay leaf (optional)

·         6 cloves garlic (optional)

·         ¼ to 1/3 cup low fat milk or non-dairy milk (rice, soy, almond, hemp, oat, or water)

·         1 cup or more red or green salsa (if needed to avoid salsa you can just blend other veggies)

·         1 cup grated cheddar or Monterey jack cheese—or cheddar or jack style soy cheese (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Cover potatoes with water in a medium saucepan. Add bay leaf. Cover and simmer gently until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes

Meanwhile, wrap the entire batch of tortillas in foil and keep warm in the upper rack of the oven.

Remove bay leaf. Drain the potatoes, add milk and blend until smooth.

Add crumbled, drained, tofu and again blend until smooth. Season the mixture with salt as desired.

Divide the mashed potato mixture among the tortillas. Place a small amount down the center of each tortilla. Spread a little bit of salsa on top of the potato mixture, sprinkle with optional cheese.  Roll up snugly and place in a 9x13 baking dish, seam down. Pour more salsa over the top as desired. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

*use whipped cauliflower in place of potatoes for those that need to avoid potatoes. Use approximately 6 cups of chopped cauliflower in place of potatoes.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (with potatoes, cheese, and salsa)—makes 6 servings

Calories: 505

Protein: 21 g

Fat: 14 g

Carbs: 75 g

Fiber: 7.3 g

Sodium: 744 mg

Potassium: 1128 mg

Phosphorus: 393 mg

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower (see directions below)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (parmesan could also work)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• olive oil (optional)
• pizza sauce, cheese, toppings

Directions:

Remove stems and leaves from 1 head of cauliflower, and chop the florets into chunks. Add to a food processor and pulse until it looks like grain. Do not over-do pulse or you will puree it (you can also use a cheese grader). Place the "riced" cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for about 8 minutes (you don't need to add water).

One large head will produce between 2 and 3 cups of riced and cooked cauliflower. The remainder can be used to make additional pizza crusts immediately, or can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. 

To make the Pizza Crust:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray (or use non-stick aluminum foil on a cookie sheet). In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup cauliflower, beaten egg, and mozzarella. Add oregano, minced garlic, and salt, mix well. Transfer the mixture to your cookie sheet, and pat out into a 9" round.

Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes

Remove from oven and let cook for awhile. This helps make the crust more solid. 

To make the pizza:

add sauce, toppings, and cheese. Place under a broiler at high heat just until cheese is melted (approx. 3-4 min). Toppings need to be pre-cooked since you are only broiling for a few minutes. 

Nutrition facts for entire crust (no toppings):

Calories: 518

Fat: 28 g

Protein: 44 g

Carbohydrate: 27 g

Fiber: 11 g

Sodium: 1955 mg

Potassium: 1447 mg

Phosphorus: 872 mg

Recipe source: http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/08/the-astonishing-cauliflower-pizza-crust-you-have-to-taste-it-to-believe-it.html

You can also make this dairy free version of cauliflower pizza crust: http://www.theluckypennyblog.com/2013/05/the-best-dairy-free-cauliflower-pizza.html

Moroccan Chickpeas and Zucchini

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, sliced thinly
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 tap red pepper flakes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• generous pinch of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 2 zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
• 1 (24 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 2 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh mint, plus a little extra for garnish

Instructions

1. Prehead a 4-quart pot over medium-high heat. Saute the onions in the oil until translucent, about 4 minuts. Use a little nonstick cooking spray or broth if needed. Add the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, and saute for another minute.

2. Add the remaining spices and salt, and saute for about 30 seconds.

3. Deglaze the pot with the veggie broth and mix in the carrots. Cover the pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the zucchini. Break up the tomatoes with your fingers and add them to the pot, including the juice. Mix in the chickpeas.

4. Cover the pot and bring to a slow boil. Cook for about 15 minutes. Then adjust the lid so that there's some room for steam to escape. Cook for another 15 minutes; the liquid should reduce a bit, but not too much. Add the mint, if using, and let sit for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Remove the bay leaves and taste for salt.

Serves about 6

Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 230
Fat: 2.5 g
Protein: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 10 g
Sodium: 1010 mg

Recipe Source: Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz

Lentil and Almond Burgers

Ingredients:

• 6 cup water
• 1 cup brown lentil or green French lentil
• 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• ¾ cup finely chopped carrots
• 2 finely chopped medium shallot
• 1 finely chopped celery
• ¼ cup sliced almond
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 large egg yolk, beaten
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice

Directions


1.Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in lentils, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until very tender and beginning to break down, about 25 minutes for brown lentils or 30 minutes for green lentils. Drain in a fine-mesh sieve.

2.Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrot, shallots and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add almonds, thyme, salt and pepper; continue cooking until the almonds are lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a food processor; add 1 cup of the cooked lentils. Pulse several times, scraping down the sides once or twice, until the mixture is coarsely ground. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the remaining lentils. Let cool for 10 minutes. Mix in egg yolk and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

3.Form the lentil mixture into 5 patties. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn gently and continue to cook until lightly browned and heated through, 3 to 4 minutes more. Serve immediately.

Makes about 5 Burgers
Nutriton Facts Per Patty
Calories: 228
Fat: 10 g
Protein: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sodium: 268 mg
Potassium: 306 mg

Recipe Source: http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/lentil-almond-burgers

Quinoa Chickpea Burgers

Makes 6 burgers

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, dry
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 cups chickpeas (cooked)
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sundried tomato
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp chives, snipped into small pieces
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp oregano
• a dash of cumin
•  1 tsp of sesame seeds
• Water

Directions:

1. Rinse quinoa and place in a pot with water. Bring water/quinoa to boil. Reduce to a simmer and let quinoa cook till water is absorbed and you can see some of the “ribs” of the grain coming loose. Turn off heat, fluff quinoa, and let sit, covered, for ten minutes or so.


2. Place pumpkin seeds in a food processor and grind to a fine meal. Add chickpeas (either home cooked, or canned) and quinoa and pulse to combine well. Add sundried tomato, tahini, lemon juice, spices, salt, pepper, garlic, and chives. Pulse continually until mixture has all come together. Add water if necessary to thin the mixture into proper “burger” texture. Stop when it’s still quite firm, but easy to handle and not too sticky.

3. Place mixture into 4-6 patties. Grill or pan fry till crispy and golden brown on each side, or bake at 350 for 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through.


Nutrition Facts Per Burger:
Calories: 422
Protein: 20 g
Carbohydrate: 61 g
Fat: 12 g
Fiber: 14 g
Sodium: 103 mg
Potassium: 950 mg
Phosphorus: 616 mg


recipe from http://www.choosingraw.com/

Raw Zucchini, Carrot, and Cashew Salad Rolls

Makes about 4 servings

Ingredients:

Salad Filling

• 3 medium zucchini, shaved thinly lengthways
• ½ carrot, julienned or grated
• ½  red capsicum, julienned or finely sliced
• 1  cucumber, julienned or finely sliced
• ¼ cup  coriander leaves
• ¼ cup mint leaves, roughly chopped

Cashew Sour Cream

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked a few hours or overnight
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ tablespoon lemon juice (or cider vinegar)
• ¼-½ cup filtered water

Guacamole

• 1 ripe Avocado
• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
• ½ lime, juiced
• Dash of Tabasco, to taste
• Salt, to taste

Directions

Salad filling:

In a large bowl, gently toss the salad to combine.

* can add rocket leaves to the salad for a peppery bite.

Cashew Sour Cream

drain the cashews, place nuts in a food processor add remaining ingredients then puree until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.

To Assemble…To make one roll… on a clean bench or chopping board lay approx. 8 zucchini strips lengthways and close together, spread a spoon of each sour cream, guacamole and top with a small handful of salad and roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut in half and eat straight away!

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (With 1 Tbsp of Cashew Sour Cream and 1 Tbsp of Guacomole)

Calories: 140

Protein: 5 g

Carbohydrate: 16 g

Fat: 8 g

Fiber: 5 g

Sodium: 55 mg
Potassium: NA
Phosphorous:  NA

Recipe from: http://www.organicempire.com.au/recipes/117/

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

4 servings, about 2 cups each

Active Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients
• 1 pound Yukon Gold or white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup finely diced carrot
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 14-ounce can vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups cooked or canned (rinsed) lentils (see Tip)

Preparation
1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, partially cover and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot. Add buttermilk, butter and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher until mostly smooth.
2. While the potatoes are cooking, position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Coat four 10- to 12-ounce broiler-safe ramekins (or an 8-inch-square broiler-safe baking dish) with cooking spray. Place ramekins on a broiler-safe baking sheet.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and water. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in corn, thyme and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and stir to coat. Stir in broth. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in lentils and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
4. Divide the hot lentil mixture among the prepared ramekins (or spread in the baking dish). Top with the mashed potatoes. Broil, rotating halfway through, until the potato is lightly browned in spots, 6 to 10 minutes.
Tips & Notes
• Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the filling (Step 3), cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
• Tip: To cook lentils, place in a saucepan, cover with at least 1 inch of water, bring to a simmer and cook until just tender, 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the type of lentil. Drain and rinse with cold water. 1 cup dry lentils = about 2 1/2 cups cooked. Or use canned lentils: 15-ounce can = 1 1/2 cups. Rinse canned lentils before cooking with them to reduce the sodium by about 35%.

Nutrition
Per serving:
calories: 326
protein: 12 g
carbohydrates: 55 g
fat: 8 g
fiber: 10 g
sodium: 679 mg
potassium: 842 mg
phosphorus: 278 mg

POTATO BURRITOS

3 large potatoes (peeled and diced)
1 - 10.5 oz block organic tofu silken or firm
6 burrito-size (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 bay leaf (optional)
6 cloves garlic (optional)
¼ to 1/3 cup low fat milk or non dairy milk (i.e. rice, soy, almond, hemp or oat) or just water
1 cup or more red or green salsa (if need to avoid salsa you can use a blend other veggies)
1 cup grated cheddar or Monterey jack cheese – or cheddar or jack style soy cheese, (optional)

Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 400 degree F

Cover potatoes with water in a medium saucepan. Add bay leaf. Cover and simmer gently until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile wrap the entire batch of tortilla in foil and keep warm in the upper rack of oven.
Remove bay leaf. Drain the potatoes, add milk and blend until smooth.
Add crumbled, drained tofu and again blend until smooth. Season the mixture with salt as desired.
Divide the mashed potatoes mixture among the tortillas. Place a small amount down the center of each tortilla. Spread a little bit of salsa on top of the potato mixture, sprinkle with optional cheese. Roll up snugly and place in 9 X 13 baking dish, seam down. Pour more salsa over the top as desired. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

* Use whipped cauliflower in place of potatoes for those that need to avoid potatoes, using approximately 6 cups of chopped cauliflower in place of potatoes. Less sodium if using homemade salsa.

Nutrients per serving(with potatoes, cheese and salsa):

Calories: 491
Protein: 18 g
Carbohydrate: 72 g
Sodium: 688 mg
Potassium:1079 mg
Phosphorus: 351 mg

Fettuccini Alfredo - Non dairy

1 cup raw cashews
2 tb raw pine nuts
1 ½ cups water
4 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp minced garlic
1/16 tsp g nutmeg
1 ½ tsp salt
½ tsp fresh ground pepper
4 cups cooked fettuccine(or other pasta made from allowable grain)
3 tb freshly minced parsley



In blender grind cashews and pine nuts to a fine powder. Ad water, lemon juice, garlic, nutmeg, and salt. Blend until completely smooth.

Transfer sauce to a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk as you bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 7 minutes, whisking regularly. Stir in black pepper.

Serve over hot pasta and garnish with parsley and fresh ground pepper to taste.

Per serving: (approx 4 servings)
Calories: 440
Protein: 14 g
Carbohydrate: 54 g
Fat: 19 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 12 mg
Potassium: 325 mg
Phosphorus: 281 mg