Vegan

Chipotle and Rosemary Roasted Nuts

Created on 1/6/2024

Ingredients:

  • Vegetable oil
  • 3 cups whole roasted unsalted cashews (14 ounces)
  • 2 cups whole walnut halves (7 ounces)
  • 2 cups whole pecan halves (7 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup whole almonds (3 ounces)
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons ground chipotle powder
  • 4 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves, divided
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

Step One: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush a sheet pan generously with vegetable oil. Combine the cashews, walnuts, pecans, almonds, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, orange juice, and chipotle powder on the sheet pan. Toss to coat the nuts evenly. Add 2 tablespoons of the rosemary and 2 teaspoons of salt and toss again

Step Two: Spread the nuts in one layer. Roast the nuts for 25 minutes, stirring twice with a large metal spatula, until the nuts are glazed and golden brown. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons of salt and the remaining 2 tablespoons of rosemary. Toss well and set aside at room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking as they cool. Taste for seasoning. Serve warm or cool completely and store in airtight containers at room temperature

Story: Someone on the robotics team gave my parents a jar of these nuts, which have been my snack weakness at work!

Jan 06, 2025

Green Juice

Created on 9/16/2024

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch kale (about 5 oz)
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1 Granny smith apple (or any large apple)
  • 5 celery stalks, ends trimmed
  • ½ large English cucumber
  • Handful fresh parsley (about 1 oz)

Instructions:

Step One: Wash and prep the vegetables. I like to cut them in large chunks

Step Two: If you used a juicer, simply pour the green juice into glasses and enjoy immediately. If you used a blender, the juice will be thicker. You can pour it through a fine mesh sieve, and using the back of a spoon, press the pulp into the sieve to extract as much liquid as possible. Pour the strained juice into glasses and enjoy

Notes: This drink is packed with vitamins like Vitamin K and Vitamin C, fiber, and minerals, including a bit of iron.

Sep 16, 2024

Lemon Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shots

Created on 9/16/2024

Ingredients:

  • 1 small orange (add 1-2 more oranges for added sweetness / omit and add another lemon for less sweetness!)
  • 2 small lemons (add 1-2 more lemons for more acidity / reduce by half and add another orange for less acidity!)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh turmeric (peeling optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger (peeling optional)
  • 1/8 tsp fresh black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp oil (such as extra virgin, optional / to help improve turmeric absorption)

Instructions:

Step One: To a juicer, add orange, lemon, turmeric, and ginger (depending on the juicer, you may need to peel the orange and lemon – our Hurom does recommend peeling before juicing, so that’s what we did)

Notes: Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which boasts amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. And it’s been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years for conditions such as breathing problems, joint pain, fatigue, digestive issues, and more.

Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that’s known to aid digestion and relieve nausea.

Lemon is naturally detoxifying and alkalizing in the body, aids in healthy bowel movements, and boasts plenty of vitamin C, which boosts the immune system.

Sep 16, 2024

Carrot Orange Juice

Created on 9/16/2024

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 small nectarine (pit removed)
  • 1 small apple (cored and quartered)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger (peeled)
  • 4-6 whole carrots (peeled/tops removed)
  • 3-4 sprigs fresh mint (optional)
  • 1-2 cups filtered water

Instructions:

Step One: If using a juicer, add all ingredients to the juicer and press (omit water)

Step Two: Enjoy the juice fresh. Cover and refrigerate leftovers for 2-3 days, though best in the first 12-24 hours for mineral and vitamin content

Sep 16, 2024

Sparkling Pomergranate Juice

Created on 9/16/2024

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice no sugar added, or any unsweetened juice of choice
  • 1/2 cup sparkling seltzer water
  • 1 lemon wedge squeezed
  • Ice

Instructions:

Step One: Add ice to a glass, pour in pomegranate juice, seltzer water and lemon

Sep 16, 2024

Carrot Pineapple Juice

Carrot Pineapple Juice

Ingredients:

  • 9 large carrots
  • 1 pineapple, flesh only
  • 1-inch knob of ginger, peeled

Instructions:

Step One: Scrub and rinse the carrots well. If the tops are clean-looking, you can leave them on. If not, trim off the very top 1/2 inch or so. If you use carrots with leafy green tops, you can juice the whole thing, but the color of your juice may change.

Notes: The juice will stay in an airtight container for up to 48 hours in the fridge but is best fresh within a few hours. Give a good stir before drinking. Makes about 2 cups.

Story: My dad recently was diagnosed with cancer, so I went down the rabbit hole of finding wellness shots that are good for our respiratory system. I had to buy a new juicer (of course!) and this recipe is a fan favorite at work and home.

Sep 16, 2024

Hot and Sour Soup

Created on 1/10/2024

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2 1” piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. dark miso
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 4 tsp. unseasoned rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. Aleppo-style pepper or ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving if desired
  • 2 oz. shiitake or crimini mushrooms, trimmed, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mixed peas (such as baby and/or trimmed snow and/or sugar snap, halved if large)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten, or 8 oz. silken tofu or 2.5 oz. yuba sheets
  • Kosher salt
  • Optional – squeeze of lime, udon noodles, cilantro, switch out water for chicken broth

Instructions:

Step One: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium. Cook garlic and ginger, stirring often, until softened and very fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add 3 cups water. Combine miso and 2 Tbsp. water in a small bowl and stir to dissolve miso. Whisk into aromatics, then add soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and ½ tsp. Aleppo-style pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat as needed to maintain a simmer and cook until flavors come together, about 10 minutes

Step Two: Add mushrooms and peas and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Gently stir in the egg (a few turns of a spoon will be enough to set it into ribbons without blasting it apart) and cook until just set, about 30 seconds. Or, if using tofu, drop in by spoonfuls, or if using yuba, thinly slice before adding, and cook just until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt

Step Three: Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with more Aleppo-style pepper if desired

Notes: For a hardier soup, serve over cooked udon noodles. If the soup is too bland, add a squeeze of lime and chopped cilantro

Jan 10, 2024

Vegan Pesto

Created on 7/20/2023

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Fresh Basil (packed, large stems removed)
  • 3 tablespoons Walnuts (or pine nuts, if nut-free, try sunflower seeds!)
  • 3 large cloves Garlic (peeled)
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 4 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
  • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt (plus more to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 6 tablespoons Water (plus more as needed)

Instructions

Step One: To a food processor or small blender, add the basil, nuts, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and sea salt and blend/mix on high until a loose paste forms

Step Two: Add olive oil a little at a time (streaming in while the machine is on if possible) and scrape down sides as needed. Then add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) water at a time until the desired consistency is reached – a thick but pourable sauce. (If avoiding oil altogether, sub the oil with vegetable broth or just use all water)

Step Three: Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor, salt for overall flavor, nuts for nuttiness, garlic for bite / zing, or lemon juice for acidity

Notes: This sauce will be good in the fridge for up to a week.

Jul 20, 2023

Kayla’s Vinegarette

Created on 3/10/2023

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 shallot, minced
  • 1 medium sized garlic clove, minced
  • One tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 fresh bunch dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon, squeezed
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions:

Step One: Add all ingredients to a mason jar or salad dressing jar and shake vigorously to emulsify the ingredients. If you prefer a thinner dressing, add a tablespoon of water at a time, shake vigorously, then assess the consistency. Add more water if desired.

Notes: This dressing tastes amazing on this wrap.

Mar 14, 2023

Brussel Sprouts

Created on 1/1/2019

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs brussel sprouts
  • 1 green apple, sliced very small
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey

Instructions

Step one:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step two:

Peel off the outermost layer of the brussel sprouts, then cut the bottom off the sprout and cut lengthwise.

Step three:

In a large bowl, toss brussels sprouts with olive oil, kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to coat thoroughly. Transfer veggies to prepared baking sheet and roast until tender and caramelized, about 20 minutes.

Step four:

Place roasted brussel sprouts back in bowl. Add green apple, balsamic vinegar and honey and toss to coat evenly. Taste and season with kosher salt if necessary and serve.

Notes: This side goes well with Miso Glazed Sea Bass. Add bacon, pomegranate and feta for a fancier dish

Nov 22, 2022