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Tortellini and escarole soup.

May 12, 2008 at 3:20 pm · Filed under dinner, lunch, main course, sides, soup ·Tagged , , ,

This is one of me and Ryan’s very favorite recipes. I make it all the time, and it’s super fast and easy. I got the recipe from the show “Everyday Food” on PBS, but veganized it for my own purposes.

3 cans (14.5 oz ea) vegetable stock

2 dried bay leaves

1 head of escarole, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

1 1-lb bag tortellini of your choice

Salt and pepper

Combine 2 cups of water, the 3 cans of veggie stock, 2 bay leaves, and salt/pepper in a stock pot. Bring to a boil. Add escarole, stirring constantly, and cook until wilted (about 15 seconds). Add the tortellini and cook until they float to the top (about 4 minutes).

At this point, I like to take it off the burner and let it sit – covered – for another 10 minutes so the flavors will blend together even more. Add more salt and pepper to taste, if you like. This soup manages to be both hearty and light at the same time, if you can believe that. Ryan and I almost always eat the entire batch. I just made it on Saturday, but now I kind of want it again tonight.

Enjoy!

 

 

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Green Beans n’ New Potatoes

May 10, 2008 at 8:19 pm · Filed under dinner, sides, veggies ·Tagged , , , ,

Green Beans n’ New Potatoes

These ROCK and are very easy to make. Braggs’ Liquid Aminos adds a light, soy sauce-ish flavor without all the salt that regular soy sauce has. Hard to find, but any natural grocery or health food store will probably carry it.

6 new/baby potatoes
Handful of fresh green beans
2 Tbsp Braggs liquid aminos
1/4 C onion (optional)
Sea salt
Fresh pepper
Rosemary
Vegetable or Olive oil
Water

Set oven to BROIL.

Begin by quartering the potatoes. Add 1-2 Tbsp vegetable oil to cast iron skillet, and then add potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook in broiler for 10 minutes. While this is cooking, snap the ends off the green beans and wash them.

Remove potatoes from broiler, and add green beans, Braggs, and 1/4 cup of water. Cover and cook/steam on medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add onion for last 3-5 minutes.

Remove lid and allow water to evaporate slightly before serving (takes 5 min. or so). Sprinkle with rosemary and serve! (Serves 2.)

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Shown with a veggie burger wrap (veggie burger, fresh spring mix, tomato, mushrooms, Annie’s Goddess dressing, Cholula hot sauce, all rolled up in a handy tortilla). 

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