Miso-Tahini Roasted Vegetables

This wonderful warming dish is one of my Winter favorites. It is loaded with antioxidants, probiotics, and healthy fats to keep you feeling balanced and energized. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in the veggies, while the miso-tahini dressing adds a creamy, savory finish!

Ingredients:

1 small sweet potato, diced
1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
1 cup cauliflower florets (or broccoli)
1 small red onion, sliced
1 cup carrots, sliced into half-moons (or zucchini, diced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups mixed greens (baby kale, spinach, or arugula)

For the dressing:
1 ½ tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon white miso paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons warm water (to thin)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Toss the sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower ( or broccoli), red onion, and carrots (or zucchini) with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.

Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, until golden and tender.

Whisk together the tahini, miso, lemon juice, maple syrup, and warm water until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.

Toss the warm roasted vegetables with the mixed greens and drizzle with the miso-tahini dressing. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Pro Tip: Make extra dressing to use on salads, grain bowls, or as a dip for raw veggies. It keeps well in the fridge for up to a week!

Nourishing Sweet Potato Lentil Stew with Baby Spinach

This hearty stew is packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and warming spices to keep you grounded while fueling your growth.

Ingredients:

2 cups sweet potato, cubed
1 cup cooked lentils
1 can coconut milk
2 cups vegetable broth
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Grated cheese ( optional)

Nutritional yeast ( optional)
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.

Add cubed sweet potato, turmeric, cumin, paprika, and a pinch of salt, stirring for 1-2 minutes.

Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer until the sweet potato is tender.

Add cooked lentils, coconut milk, and spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts.

Adjust seasoning to taste.

Add cheese or nutritional yeast if prefered

Pro Tip: Batch cook this stew and freeze portions for an easy, nourishing meal later on.

Ratatouille

Ratatouille originated in the 18th century in the region of Nice. The word comes from the verb “to stir it up”. Basically, it is a chunky stew that was made to use up the last of the Summer Vegetables. It is a great entree or side dish that pairs well with a GF pasta, zucchini noodles, quinoa or just as a healthy snack. GF, V, VG

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons of olive oil

1/2 lg yellow onion chopped

2 eggplants ( approx 1lb)

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 cloves of garlic minced

2 cups of cherry tomatoes ( or 1 can of diced tomatoes w/ juice)

1 bell pepper ( red or yellow) seeded and cut in strips

2 medium zucchini cut in half and sliced

1/2 cup olives drained ( optional)

1 tablespoon of fresh thyme ( 1/2 tbsp dried)

1 teaspoon of Herbes de Provence

1 teaspoon of sweet paprika

1 teaspoon of dried oregano

Ground pepper

1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar

Fresh herbs to garnish ( basil, thyme, fresh oregano)

Instructions:

In a dutch oven or large sauce pan heat olive oil and add garlic, onion, zucchini, bell pepper and eggplant. Sauté for 10 minutes.

Add in your paprika, oregano, herbs de provence, thyme, salt and stir until fragrant.

Add in the tomatoes and olives and stir well.

Cover and cook for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar and add garnish of fresh herbs or even some toasted pine nuts or pepitas.

Bon Appetite !

Note: This dish should be on the thick side, but if you have used the fresh cherry tomatoes and it needs a bit more juice, just add in half a can of diced tomatoes with juice.

Health Benefits : High in fiber, B6, Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, antioxidants etc. An all in one healthy dish!