Category Archives: Vegetable Sides

Potato Salad with Horseradish Vinaigrette

 

Purple Potato Salad with Horseradish Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Ready In: 35 minutes
Makes: 8 cups
Suggest: Use all organic
ingredients for flavor and health.

Ingredients:

*2 lb. tiny red, yellow and/or purple
potatoes, halved if large. May add
extra purple potato slices as needed.
*1 lb. asparagus, trimmed, and cut
into bite size pieces.
*3 Tbs. red wine vinegar
*1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
*6 cloves of garlic, minced (opt.
can use more or less)
*1 -2 tsp. fresh dill
*1 tsp. prepared horseradish
*1 cup bite-size pieces red bell pepper
*Sea salt and fresh ground pepper,
to taste.

Making It:
1.  In a large 6-qt cooking pot, cook all potatoes
in boiling water 8 minutes or until nearly fork
tender. Add asparagus. Cook 3 minutes more; drain.
Rinse with cold water to drain and drain again.

2. In an extra-large bowl whisk together vinegar,
mustard, garlic, dill, and horseradish. Add potato
mixture and bell pepper; toss to coat. Season with
salt and pepper to taste.


Tomato-Basil Relish

Tomatoe Basil Relish

Tomato Basil Relish

Makes: Approximately 2 Cups
Serving Size: Varies
Servings: Varies

*It’s best to use all organic ingredients for
the fullest of flavor.

Ingredients:
3 medium vine-ripe tomatoes
1/4 cup onion, chopped
8-10-fresh basil leaves, chopped,
or 1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. cilantro
1/2 tsp. dill weed
1 tsp. Redmond’s Sea Salt

Prep Ahead:
Assemble and chop all the ingredients.

Making It:
1. Place all choppd vegetales in a bowl, stir in
the spices and mix well to blend.
2. Refrigerate in glass jar or container.
Keeps 3-4 days in fridge.
*This actually can be made a day ahead…the
flavors are better blended and tastes far
better on the palette.
*Enjoy with Baked Falafals, organic crackers
or any other fish or meat dishes.

Enjoy,
Marie


Black Bean Soup

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Black Bean Soup

I use all organic ingredients for health as well as flavor.

Servings: 6
Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup dried black beans
1 Tbsp. avocado oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
3 vine-ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks
2 limes, freshly-squeezed
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. coriander
1 tsp. Redmond’s Sea Salt
dash white pepper
(or for extra kick 1/8-to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper)
2 cups filtered water
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Prep ahead:
1.  Soak beans covered in 4 cups filtered water.
2. Next day, when ready to cook, drain and rinse beans, put in a pot,
cover with 3 cups filtered water, cover and place on burner
to boil,  then immediately turn down heat to low and simmer
for 45 minutes. Don’t peek!
3. When cooked, drain and set aside.
4. Assemble and chop all the vegetables and set aside.

Making It:
1. In large pot, pour in the avocado oil, turn on heat and put in the chopped
onion, garlic, celery, bell pepper. Sauté until onion is translucent.
2.  Add the chopped tomatoes and the spices to the pot. Stir and heat for for
5 minutes. Then add the beans and stir until well mixed. Stir in the lime juice
and water.
3.  Ladle out 2 scoops and pour into a blender along with the cilantro leaves.
Blend one to two minutes. then pour back into the soup pot.
4.  Allow the soup to boil and turn heat to low cooking for 20 minutes for flavors
to blend.
5.  Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve with a hearty dinner salad.
This soup is filling, surprisingly a little goes a long way.

Enjoy!
Marie


Savory Cabbage and Caraway

Savory Cabbage and Caraway

Savory Cabbage and
Caraway

Servings: 6
Serving Size: 2 cups
Prep Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:
3-4 Tbs. organic unsalted butter
and or avocado oil(I use both)
1/2 head (large) cabbage, thinly sliced
1 carrot, shredded
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 medium organic onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp.sea salt
1-2 tsp. caraway seed
1 tsp. dill
dash pepper
1/2 tsp. lemon zest (optional)
2 Tbs. freshly squeezed organic
lemon.

Prep:
Prepare the cabbage, onions, carrots.and bell pepper.
Squeeze the lemon juice.
Assemble the rest of the ingredients.

Making It:
1.  In a large pot, melt 2 Tbs. butter/oil over medium heat.
Stir in onions, carrots, bell pepper stirring frequently,
for 5-10 minutes. Onions should be very limp.

2.  Stir in the remaining butter/oil.  Stir in
the cabbage. Raise the heat to medium high. Cook for
20 minutes, stirring frequently from top to bottom so
the cabbage wilts evenly.

3.  Stir in the caraway seed, dill, sea salt, pepper, and
lemon juice. Stir well for 1 minute and serve.
Serve with corn bread or unleavened bread.  or
baked hushpuppies.

Enjoy!
Marie


Quinoa Mushroom Stuffing

Quinoa Mushroom Stuffing

Quinoa Mushroom Stuffing

For those allergic to breads this is a perfect substitute.
Please use only organic ingredients for flavor and health.

Servings:   6-8
Serving Size: 2 cups
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients: 
2-3 Tbs. unsalted organic butter
1/2 small onion, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped fine
8 white mushrooms, chopped fine
1/2–1 cup green peas, or fresh
collard greens, chopped.
1-2 tsp ground sage
1 tsp Redmond Sea Salt
dash white pepper

Prep Ahead: Put in a medium size bowl,  1 cup multicolored Quinoa, and 2 1/2 cups filtered water. Soak for 1-2 hours.

Making It:
1. To cook quinoa, drain and rinse through a large mesh strainer, put the quinoa in a saucepan and add 2 1/2  cups of filtered water. Cover and bring to boil, turn heat to low and cook 20 minutes.
2.  While the quinoa is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet, put in the onions, garlic, and celery stir and cover a medium heat cook 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
3.  Add mushrooms, peas, sage, sea salt, and pepper. Cook another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the quinoa is finished cooking,  add it into the skillet ingredients. Stir until thoroughly mixed.

ENJOY!

MARIE


Three Bean Salad

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Three Bean Salad

Three Bean Salad

Servings: 6-8
Serving Size: 2 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
(I use all organic ingredients in the recipe
for health and flavor.)
1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 large bell pepper, diced
3 vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup onion, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 tsp. Redmond Sea Salt
2 Tbs. Vegenaise Soy-free mayonnaise

Making It:
Place the drained beans and all the other
ingredients into a large bowl. Mix well and
serve.
(This recipe is revamped from Hallelujah Acres)

ENJOY,
Marie


Tator Tots

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Tator Tots

Servings: 2-4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes

I use all organic ingredients for flavor as well as for health.

Ingredients:
2  very large Idaho russet baking  (or 4 small to medium ones), washed, peeled and cut into small bite-size cubes.
1 small onion, sliced into small strips.
1 Tbsp. avocado oil or grape-seed oil (non-GMO)
1 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. Redmond Sea Salt (or to taste)
fresh ground pepper to taste

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place diced potatoes in a large sauce pan or skillet. Rinse and drain, then add filtered water to cover. Bring to a boil, cook about 5 minutes, they will not be quite tender. Drain very well.

Making It:
1. In a large bowl combine potatoes, oil, onions, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat well. Spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
2.  Bake until golden and crispy about 45 minutes. For more even crisping flip the potatoes halfway through the baking process.
They can be served with Sun-dried Tomato Catsup, Pete’s BBQ sauce or just plain.

These are so yummy. Enjoy!
Marie


Mashed Potatoes with Kale

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Mashed Potatoes with Kale

Servings: 4-6
Serving Size: 1 -2 cups
Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients:
4-5 medium organic red skin or russet potatoes (Cut out the eyes, wash, and slice into big chunks)
4 cups organic kale, washed, stemmed and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2-1 cup organic onion or 1 medium leek, chopped
3 Tbs. organic unsalted butter, (divided)
1  15oz. can organic coconut milk (more or less as needed to make the potatoes creamy)
1 tsp. Redmond Sea Salt
Dash of pepper (to taste, optional).

Prep Ahead:
1. Prepare the potatoes for cooking a large pot. Cover the potatoes in cold water and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender when pierced.
2. Assemble the rest of the ingredients, and prepare for cooking.

Making It:
1. In a large skillet cook the onions and garlic in 1 Tbs. of butter. until very limp. Add the kale and stir occasionally over low heat until kale is wilted, add a little filtered water if needed to make sure it doesn’t burn. Turn off heat and set aside.
2.  The potatoes should be ready for mashing. Mash with the remaining butter and then add enough of the coconut milk, continuously mashing so they will be light and fluffy. Stir in the kale mixture into the potatoes. Season with the sea salt and pepper.  Serve immediately.

ENJOY

Marie


Holiday Green Beans

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Holiday Green Beans

Holiday Green Beans

Serving Size:  1 .1/2 Cups each
Servings:
 4
Prep Time: 
15 – 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients:
4 cups fresh organic green beans, cut into pieces
1 Tbs. organic butter
1 cup organic onion, thinly sliced
3 white mushrooms slice first horizontal, then go back and cut    slices the opposite way.
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup organic sun-dried tomatoes, soaked 1/2 hour

Prep Ahead:
1/2 hour ahead soak sun-dried tomatoes, then chop into small pieces for cooking. Save soak water to steam the green beans. Assemble and prepare the vegetables.

Making It:
Steam the green beans in  soak water for 10 min. In large skillet, add the butter and sauté the vegetables for about 8 minutes, or until onions are tender. Then add the cooked green beans to the onion mixture and continue cooking until beans are done.

Enjoy!
Marie


Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Serving Size: varies
Servings:
varies 
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time: 12- 15 minutes

This is great with a salad!

Ingredients:
As many organic sweet potatoes as you want to eat
1 Tbs. of coconut oil per medium potato
1/2 cup of water or more for steaming

Making It:
Peel the sweet potatoes. Cut into 1/2 inch chunks. Steam with water until soft, about 12 minutes. Pierce with a knife or fork to make sure they are mushy. When ready, add coconut oil and mash with a potato masher. Serve warm.

Enjoy!
Marie