Italian White Bean Soup

Ingredients: 3 14-ounce cans cannellini beans or other white beans such as navy or Great Northern Chicken broth or vegetable broth as needed 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 14-ounce can whole tomatoes 1 whole bay leaf Kosher salt 1Continue reading “Italian White Bean Soup”

Steak Fajita Rice Bowls

Ingredients: 2 cups rice Juice of one large lime Cilantro, large handful roughly chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, sliced 2 red bell peppers, sliced 1 lb steak, cut into 1” cubes ( I used leftover NY strip steak) 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning, recipe below Shredded cheddar cheese Shredded iceberg lettuce I RomaContinue reading “Steak Fajita Rice Bowls”

Black Bean and Rice Bowls

Ingredients: 1 cup dry rice 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cans black beans , drained and rinsed 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 small red onion, diced Kosher salt 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water 2 vine ripe tomatoes,Continue reading “Black Bean and Rice Bowls”

Chickpea Tacos

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce cans) chickpeas 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning Flour tortillas Avocado Tomato Red Onion Jalapeño Cilantro Quest Fresco Cheese 1/4 cup Ranch dressing 1/4 cup Salsa Verde Handful fresh cilantro Directions: Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Pat with a paper towel to dry. Heat the olive oil in medium-sizedContinue reading “Chickpea Tacos”

Ground Turkey Italian Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 lb. ground turkey Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tbsp dried parsley 2 cups marinara 4 hoagies or Italian rolls Shredded mozzarella Directions: Heat oil in a large skilletContinue reading “Ground Turkey Italian Sloppy Joes”

Shrimp Pad Thai

Ingredients: 14 ounces wide rice noodles 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons white vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 1/4-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for serving Black pepper 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4-6 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons unsaltedContinue reading “Shrimp Pad Thai”

Bucatini with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1 pound bucatini pasta 1 (16 ounce) jar roasted red pepper strips, drained 1 large shallot, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed 1 pinch red pepper flakes 1/2Continue reading “Bucatini with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce”

Creamy Orzo with White Beans and Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 shallot, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cups orzo pasta 4 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 can cannellini beans Kosher salt and ground black pepper 4 cups chopped kale One bundle of asparagus trimmed and cut intoContinue reading “Creamy Orzo with White Beans and Asparagus”