We split our exploration of Greek dishes over two nights. All 4 recipes were delicious! Briam - traditional Greek roasted vegetablesSpanakopita - spinach "pita"Salmon kabobsQuick oven-roasted tomatoes
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Vegetables
Tomato, Kale, and White Bean Soup
Simple to make and a whole lot of flavor. Start to finish: about 1 hour. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 medium onion chopped3 carrots chopped1 stick celery chopped (optional)Salt to taste2 large garlic...
Lemony Broccoli Salad
A light, refreshing salad. Ingredients 1 large head of broccoli 1 1/2 pounds, cut into 1-inch florets, stems peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon fresh lemon...
CSA Challenge: Watermelon Gazpacho
A "creamy" blended take on the classic cold tomato soup, watermelon adds a touch of sweetness. Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 tomatoes, cut into chunks 1/4 watermelon, cut into chunks (remove rind) 1 cucumber, peeled 3 spring onions, trimmed and peeled Salt Chili...
CSA Challenge: Instant Pot Ratatouille
This checks a lot of boxes - zucchini, eggplant, tomato, peppers, onion. And it's quick! Cut the vegetables into similar sized pieces. Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 T extra-virgin olive oil1 onion, dicedSalt and freshly ground pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp dried...
CSA Challenge: Beets in the Instant Pot
A quick, relatively mess-free way to prepare beets. Start to finish: 35 minutes 3 medium beets, trimmed and unpeeled2 tsp. balsamic vinegar1 tsp. olive or canola oil1/8 tsp. fine sea salt Put 1 to 11/2 cups water into the Instant Pot. Set steamer trivet inside, and...
Chicken Noodle Soup in the Instant Pot
Quick, easy, and forgiving. Change up the vegetables, pasta, etc. for endless variety. Prep time: 15 minutes; cook time: 30 minutes; start to finish: 45 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, diced3 carrots, peeled and diced3 stalks celery,...
Lentil Salad With Roasted Potato Wedges
Hearty vegetable salad- the potatoes are a nice addition. 1 cup dried brown or green lentils4 cups water1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed2 medium russet potatoes (about 10 ounces each)1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons dried onion flakes1 teaspoon...
Veggie Lasagna in the Crockpot
Who knew you could cook lasagna in the slow cooker? This was a great dish to bring to a potluck. 24 oz jar + 1 cup tomato pasta sauce9 long lasagna noodles, uncooked2 1/2 cups chopped veggies (I used mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and spinach)1 teaspoon minced garlic1...