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Cuccìa

Cuccìa
Prep Time
1 hour 45 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup wheat berries—traditionally, farro is used
  • 1 cup lentils or other legume, such as chickpeas or fava beans
  • Olive oil
  • 1 to 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • [q:1/2] to 1 tsp salt
  • [q:1/2] tsp pepper
  • Spices for seasoning:
    • fennel seed
    • rosemary
    • turmeric
    • cumin
    • nutmeg
    • cinnamon
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste or [q:1/4] cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • Splash of red wine
  • Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
  1. Cover wheat with about 1 inch of water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then turn down heat and simmer for about an hour or until the grain opens and is soft. The cooking time will depend on the variety of wheat you have and whether you soaked it overnight.
  3. Cook the lentils separately by putting [q:1/2] cup of lentils and about 1 cup of water or vegetable broth in a saucepan. (You may want to add a little more water or broth depending on the consistency you want.) Bring to a boil then turn down heat and simmer until soft.
  4. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a separate medium pan, add chopped garlic, salt, pepper, and any other desired spices.
  5. Add in tomato paste or diced tomatoes, lemon juice, a splash of red wine, and the lentils and warm all together.
  6. Add lentil mixture to the wheat, stir together, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if using, and enjoy.
Nutrition Info
Made with farro, lentils, and tomato paste: 364 Calories, 3 g Protein, 13 g Carbohydrates, 19 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 65 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 11 g Fiber, 5 g Total fat (1 g sat), 271 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Folate, [nut:4] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Phosphorus, [nut:3] Vitamin B6, Iron, [nut:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Magnesium, Zinc, [nut:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin E, Potassium

Mediterranean Salad

Mediterranean Salad
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
Makes [q:2 1/2] cups (Serves 4)
Ingredients
  • [q:1/2] English cucumber, cut into [q:1/2]-inch pieces (1 cup)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, or 1 cup tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • [q:1/2] cup bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 Kalamata olives
  • 1 green onion, green and white parts, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • [q:1/4] tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
  1. In a bowl, toss together cucumber, tomatoes, and bell pepper.
  2. Add olives and green onion and toss.
  3. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil and sprinkle with oregano and some salt and pepper.
  4. Toss and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Info
57 Calories, 1 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 5 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 1 g Fiber, 4 g Total fat (1 g sat), 266 mg Sodium, [nut:3] Vitamin C, [nut:1] Vitamin K

Charred Tomatoes

Charred Tomatoes
with Cool Yoghurt, Pomegranate Molasses and Herbs
Prep Time
25 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • Dressing

    • 2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses
    • 2 tsp za’atar seasoning
    • 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
    • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
    • Sea salt
  • Cool Yoghurt

    • 1 garlic clove, crushed
    • [q:1 1/4] cups natural plain full-fat yoghurt
    • Salt
  • Charred Tomatoes

    • 2 lb 4 oz cherry tomatoes on the vine
    • Handful of mint leaves, chopped
    • Large handful of basil leaves, torn
    • Handful of pomegranate seeds
Directions
  1. Prepare a barbecue for direct cooking over medium heat.
  2. Combine Dressing ingredients with a pinch of salt in a clean lidded jar or bowl. Shake or whisk to combine. Set aside.
  3. For Cool Yoghurt: combine crushed garlic, yoghurt, and a pinch of salt in a bowl and mix well. Set aside.
  4. For Charred Tomatoes: grill tomatoes over direct heat for about 5 minutes until charred and soft.
  5. To serve, spread yoghurt on a plate. Remove grilled tomatoes from vine and combine with mint and basil in a bowl. Add two-thirds of dressing and mix gently.
  6. Top yoghurt with tomato mixture and pour remaining dressing on top. Add another drizzle of oil, a scattering of pomegranate seeds, and some more salt, if you like.
Nutrition Info
301 Calories, 7 g Protein, 9 mg Cholesterol, 32 g Carbohydrates, 20 g Total sugars (8 g Added sugars), 5 g Fiber, 18 g Total fat (4 g sat), 351 mg Sodium, [nut:4] Vitamin C, [nut:3] Vitamin K, [nut:2] Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, [nut:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Calcium, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium

Mediterranean Tuna Salad Stuffed Tomatoes

Mediterranean Tuna Salad Stuffed Tomatoes
Experience the ideal summer snack.
Prep Time
15 mins
Number of Servings
Serves 2
Ingredients
  • 3 to 4 Roma Tomatoes
  • 1 Can Wild Ahi Safe Catch Tuna
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tbsp Minced Fresh Red Onion
  • 2 Tbsp Minced Roasted Red Peppers
  • [q:1/4] cup Chopped Jarred Artichoke Hearts
  • 2 Tbsp Chopped Kalamata Olives
  • 2 Tbsp Chopped Green Olives
  • Chopped Fresh Parsley to taste
  • Salt to taste
Directions
  1. Cut your Roma tomatoes in half lengthwise and use a spoon to gently scoop out seeds and the innards to create a little “bowl”. Salt tomatoes and set them aside.
  2. Add your Safe Catch Elite tuna to a mixing dish and use a fork to flake it.
  3. Add in all remaining ingredients and mix until evenly combined.
  4. Use a spoon to scoop your tuna salad into each tomato half.
  5. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and garnish with extra herbs or salt if you prefer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Info
Made with 4 tomatoes: 197 Calories, 19 g Protein, 30 mg Cholesterol, 11 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 4 g Fiber, 10 g Total fat (2 g sat), 678 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B6, [nutrition:2] Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin E, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc

Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower Pita with Baba Ghanoush

Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower Pita with Baba Ghanoush
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 2 Ezekiel 4:9 Whole Grain Pocket Breads
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • [q:1/2] cup cherry tomatoes, diced
  • [q:1/2] cup Persian cucumbers, diced
  • [q:1/4] cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • [q:1/4] cup red onion, sliced
  • 1 eggplant
  • [q:1/4] cup tahini
  • [q:1 1/2] Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 Tbsp za'atar seasoning (ours had salt, if yours doesn't add [q:1/4] tsp salt!)
  • [q:1/2] tsp smoked paprika
  • [q:1/4] tsp sea salt
  • [q:1/4] tsp + [q:1/4] tsp black pepper, divided
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Prick the eggplant with a fork then wrap in foil and roast for 45 to 50 minutes until it is soft to touch. Let cool.
  3. Once the roasted eggplant has cooled, peel off the skin and add to a food processor along with [q:1/4] cup tahini, [q:1 1/2] Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves of garlic, [q:1/4] tsp pepper, and [q:1/4] tsp salt. Process until smooth, then set aside.
  4. Increase the oven heat to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. Add the cauliflower florets to a large bowl. Drizzle over 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp za'atar seasoning, [q:1/2] tsp smoked paprika, and [q:1/4] tsp pepper. If your za'atar blend doesn't contain salt, then add [q:1/4] tsp here. Toss to coat evenly, then add to a foil-lined baking sheet.
  6. Roast the cauliflower for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
  7. Cut each Ezekiel 4:9 Whole Grain Pocket Bread in half and open to allow room for the filling.
  8. Assemble the pita sandwiches by starting with a spoonful of baba ghanoush, then adding the roasted cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumber, fresh parsley, and sliced red onion to taste.
  9. Enjoy! This recipe makes 4 sandwiches.
Nutrition Info
322 Calories, 10 g Protein, 40 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 12 g Fiber, 17 g Total fat (2 g sat), 207 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin C, K, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Folate, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), E, Calcium, Zinc

Rice Salad with Oranges, Olives, and Almonds

Rice Salad with Oranges, Olives, and Almonds
Prep Time
1 hour, 10 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • [q:1 1/2] cups basmati rice*
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 oranges, plus [q:1/4] tsp grated orange zest plus 1 Tbsp juice
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • [q:1/3] cup large pitted brine-cured green olives, chopped
  • [q:1/3] cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh oregano
Directions
  1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in a Dutch oven.
  2. Meanwhile, toast rice in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until faintly fragrant and some grains turn opaque, 5 to 8 minutes.** Add rice to boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender but not soft, about 15 minutes.*** Drain rice, spread onto a rimmed baking sheet, and let cool completely, about 15 minutes.****
  3. Cut away peel and pith from oranges. Holding fruit over a bowl, use a paring knife to slice between membranes to release segments. Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, orange zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and [q:1/2] teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl.
  4. Add rice, orange segments, olives, almonds, and oregano. Gently toss to combine, and let sit for 20 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Info
438 Calories, 9 g Protein, 69 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Fiber, 15 g Total fat (2 g sat), 396 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Folate, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), [nutrition:3] Vitamin C, E, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), K, Iron, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc

Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Prep Time
45 mins prep time
Number of Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 12 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
  • 2 tsp salt, divided
  • [q:1/2] cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, place potatoes, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and just enough water to cover potatoes by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Cook 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°.
  3. In a medium roasting pan, combine oil and garlic.
  4. Drain potatoes and add them to pan. Sprinkle potatoes with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and toss gently to coat potatoes in oil and garlic.
  5. Roast for 20 minutes. Remove pan from oven. Using a potato masher, gently flatten potatoes until they are about 1-inch thick. Spoon some oil from pan over potatoes and roast another 10 minutes or until golden. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
368 Calories, 7 g Protein, 56 g Carbohydrates, 7 g Fiber, 14 g Total fat (2 g sat), 601 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B6, C, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), Phosphorus, Potassium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin E, K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium

Roasted Beet, Leek, and Kale Salad

Roasted Beet, Leek, and Kale Salad
Prep Time
55 minutes
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients

Salad

  • 4 medium beets, peeled and sliced
  • 2 medium leeks, trimmed and washed carefully (white base and first inch of green chopped)
  • 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • [q:1/2] tsp sea salt, divided
  • [q:1/4] tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian herb seasoning
  • 12 medium kale leaves, ribs cut out, leafy part sliced into large bite-sized pieces
  • [q:1/4] cup pistachios, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Dressing

  • 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 medium garlic clove, diced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • [q:1/8] tsp sea salt
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 395˚.
  2. Toss beets and leeks in a medium bowl with 2 tablespoons of the oil, [q:1/4] teaspoon of the salt, the black pepper, and the Italian seasoning. Stir to coat well. Arrange beets and leeks on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 35 to 45 minutes, until tender but still firm.
  3. Meanwhile, toss kale in a small bowl with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and remaining [q:1/4] teaspoon salt. Spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until crisp.
  4. Heat a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add pistachios, stirring frequently until warmed through; don’t allow nuts to brown.
  5. Whisk together dressing ingredients in a bowl. When ready to serve, place kale on a serving platter, drizzle dressing over and toss gently. Add beets and leeks and garnish with nuts and cheese, if using. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Info
415 Calories, 7 g Protein, 27 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Fiber, 33 g Total fat (5 g sat), 531 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin C, K, Folate, [nutrition:3]​ Vitamin A, B6, E, [nutrition:2] Calcium, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc

Baked Eggs with Tomatoes, Red Bell Pepper & Garlic

Baked Eggs with Tomatoes, Red Bell Pepper & Garlic
Prep Time
30 min prep time
Number of Servings
2
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
  • [q:1/2] tsp paprika
  • 1 cup diced, canned tomatoes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Heat oil in an oven-safe pan set over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and paprika. Sauté for 5 minutes. 
  3. Add tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Make a small hollow in one side of tomato mixture using a spoon. Crack one egg into hollow. Make a second hollow in other side of pan using spoon. Crack second egg into this hollow. (Alternately, you can bake eggs and tomato sauce in their own individual-sized baking dishes.)
  5. Transfer baking dish to oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until whites are cooked but yolks are still runny. Garnish with basil and serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
Per serving: 217 Calories, 7 g Protein, 8 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Fiber, 18 g Total fat (13 g sat), 437 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin C, [nutrition:2] Vitamin A, B2 (riboflavin), B6, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B12, E, Folate, Phosphorus

Barbecued Shish Kebobs

Barbecued Shish Kebobs
Prep Time
15 minutes plus 15 minutes cook
Number of Servings
Serves 4 (8 kebabs)
Ingredients
Directions
  1. Prepare the barbecue sauce by placing all the sauce ingredients into a blender. Puree several seconds until smooth.
  2. Attractively arrange the tempeh cubes and pieces of each vegetable on the shish kebab sticks. Baste with the barbecue sauce and grill, turning and basting to prevent burning or drying out of the vegetables. Grill until the vegetables are tender, about 7 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Info
411 calories, 15 g fat (33% calories from fat), 24 g protein, 43 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 231 mg sodium