Gnocchi with Asparagus, Edamame, and Parmesan
Gnocchi with Asparagus, Edamame, and Parmesan
Prep Time
35 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb store-bought potato gnocchi
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large bunch of asparagus (1 lb), woody stems removed, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Sea salt and black pepper
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame beans
- 1 Tbsp chopped chives
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add gnocchi. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until gnocchi float to top. Drain and refresh under cold running water.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium–high heat, drizzle with oil, and, once hot, add asparagus, along with a pinch of salt. Fry for about 2 minutes, until asparagus pieces are starting to char but are still crisp. Remove asparagus from pan.
- Place pan back on heat and add frozen edamame together with a splash of water and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until edamame are soft yet still have a bite. Drain and add to asparagus.
- In same pan over medium–high heat, drizzle some oil and, when hot, add gnocchi. Fry until gnocchi are golden and crispy. Remove from pan and allow everything to cool slightly.
- Combine gnocchi with asparagus, edamame, and chives. Squeeze over lemon juice, drizzle over some oil, and season with a big pinch of salt and lots of pepper. To serve, place salad on a serving plate and scatter over shaved Parmesan.
Nutrition Info
303 Calories, 15 g Protein, 32 mg Cholesterol, 42 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 6 g Fiber, 9 g Total fat (3 g sat), 556 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Folate, [nut:3] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, [nut:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Calcium, Iron, [nut:1] Vitamin E, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
Red Bean Pasta Soup
Red Bean Pasta Soup
Prep Time
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes cook time
Number of Servings
Serves 8
Ingredients
- 30 oz Eden Small Red Beans, 2 cans, do not drain
- 14 oz any Eden Crushed Tomatoes or Eden Crushed Tomatoes with Onion, Garlic & Basil
- 4 cups water
- [q:1/4] cup celery, diced
- [q:1/2] cup carrots, diced
- [q:1/2] cup organic sweet corn, fresh or frozen
- [q:1/2] tsp Eden Sea Salt
- [q:1/2] tsp dried basil
- [q:1/4] tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup Eden Kamut & Quinoa Twisted Pair® Gemelli or Eden Spelt & Buckwheat Gemelli
- [q:1/4] cup fresh parsley, minced
- [q:1/4] cup freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Place all ingredients in a soup pot, except the pasta, parsley and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- Add pasta and simmer, uncovered for another 7 to 10 minutes until pasta is done.
- Turn off flame, add parsley and pepper before serving.
Nutrition Info
221 calories, 1 g fat (4% calories from fat), 11 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 240 mg sodium
Italian Cannellini Bean & Pasta Soup
Italian Cannellini Bean & Pasta Soup
Prep Time
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes cook time
Number of Servings
Serves 8
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 30 oz Eden Cannellini (White Kidney) Beans, 2 cans, do not drain
- 4 cup water
- [q:1/2] cup carrots, diced
- [q:1/4] cup celery, diced
- 1 medium organic potato, cubed
- [q:1/4] cup organic sweet corn, fresh or frozen
- [q:1/4] cup green beans, cut into 1 inch lengths, fresh or frozen
- [q:1/4] cup green peas, fresh or frozen
- 2 cups organic diced tomatoes, do not drain
- [q:1/4] tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- [q:1/4] tsp dried oregano
- [q:1/2] tsp dried basil
- 2 Tbsp Eden Shoyu Soy Sauce, or to taste
- 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
- 1 cup Eden Vegetable Spirals
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large soup pot, sauté the garlic and onions for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add all other ingredients, except the kale and shoyu. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- While the soup is simmering, cook the pasta according to package directions. When done, rinse, drain and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to low, add the shoyu, kale and cooked pasta.
- Simmer another 5 minutes, and serve.
Nutrition Info
175 calories, 4 g fat (23% calories from fat), 8 g protein, 27 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 316 mg sodium
Thanksgiving Leftovers Lasagna
Thanksgiving Leftovers Lasagna
Prep Time
90 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 9
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage
- 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- [q:3 1/2] cups (28 oz) 1% milk
- [q:1/4] tsp salt
- Pinch each pepper and nutmeg
- 9 sheets (8 oz) oven-ready noodles
- [q:1 1/2] cups (6 oz) chopped cooked turkey breast
- 4 cups (1 lb) chopped roasted butternut squash
- [q:1/2] lb spinach, steamed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup (8 oz) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (4 oz) Italian cheese blend, divided
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Heat oil and butter in skillet set over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, sage and thyme for about 5 minutes or until softened. Sprinkle flour over top; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for about 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread [q:1/2] cup sauce evenly over bottom of greased 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Place 3 noodles over sauce. Spread 1 cup sauce, half of the turkey, butternut squash, spinach and ricotta over top; sprinkle with [q:1/3] cup cheese. Repeat layers. Place remaining 3 noodles over top; spread remaining sauce evenly over top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Cover tightly with foil; bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until top is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Info
305 calories, 10 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 42 mg cholesterol, 287 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 9 g sugars, 21 g protein
Leftover Turkey Frittata
Leftover Turkey Frittata
Prep Time
45 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 8
Ingredients
- 2 oz ditalini
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup (4 oz) leftover green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
- [q:1 1/2] cups (6 oz) leftover turkey, shredded or cut into bite-sized pieces
- [q:1 1/2] cups (6 oz) leftover pearl onions
- [q:1 1/2] cups (8 oz) leftover stuffing
- 6 large eggs, beaten
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ditalini according to package directions. Drain and reserve.
- Heat an 8- or 9-inch sauté pan over medium heat. Add the butter and coat the bottom of the pan. Strew the green beans, turkey, pearl onions, stuffing, and pasta around the pan. Pour the eggs over.
- Cook until just starting to brown along the bottom (about 2 minutes). Transfer to the oven and continue to cook until the eggs are set (about 20 minutes). Allow to cool slightly before cutting into 8 wedges.
Nutrition Info
205 Calories, 11 g Protein, 139 mg Cholesterol, 16 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 1 g Fiber, 10 g Total fat (3 g sat), 252 mg Sodium, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Folate, Zinc
Leftover Turkey Stroganoff with Mushrooms & Cranberries
Leftover Turkey Stroganoff with Mushrooms & Cranberries
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 9 oz wide egg noodles
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- [q:1 1/2] cups (8 oz) finely chopped onion
- [q:1 1/2] cups (4 oz) sliced cremini mushrooms
- 6 Tbsp (3 oz) dry white wine
- 6 Tbsp (2 oz) dried cranberries, preferably unsweetened
- 3 cups (12 oz) shredded cooked white and dark meat turkey
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 12 oz reduced fat sour cream
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and reserve.
- Place a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and sauté the onions and mushrooms until softened and starting to brown (about 8 minutes).
- Deglaze the pan with the white wine, and add the cranberries. Simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in the turkey, Dijon mustard, and sour cream. Remove from heat.
- Adjust seasoning to taste. Divide the noodles between 6 bowls and top with stroganoff mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Info
446 Calories, 26 g Protein, 106 mg Cholesterol, 48 g Carbohydrates, 11 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 3 g Fiber, 16 g Total fat (7 g sat), 160 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B3 (niacin), [nutrition:4] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Zinc, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Stovetop Mac-and-Cheese with Spinach
Stovetop Mac-and-Cheese with Spinach
Prep Time
40 minutes prep time, 2 hours soak time for nuts
Number of Servings
Serves 6 as a side
Ingredients
- [q:1/2] cup raw cashews
- 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
- 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 4 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- [q:1/2] tsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch or potato starch
- 1 (12 oz) package elbow macaroni pasta
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3 cups packed sliced baby spinach
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Place cashews in a medium bowl. Cover cashews completely with water and set aside to soak for 2 hours.
- Place squash in a steamer basket set over a pot of boiling water. Cover with a lid. Cook over medium-high heat until squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Once cashews have soaked, drain and add them to a high-speed blender along with cooked squash, almond milk, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, dry mustard, paprika, and cornstarch. Blend until smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- Heat oil in a sauté pan set over medium heat. Add spinach and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Transfer cashew and butternut squash mixture to pan with spinach. Stir until sauce is heated through and thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add pasta to sauce and stir to combine. Serve.
Nutrition Info
338 Calories, 17 g Protein, 57 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Fiber, 8 g Total fat (1 g sat), 249 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6, B12, K, [nutrition:4] Magnesium, [nutrition:3] Vitamin A, Phosphorus, Zinc, [nutrition:2] Vitamin C, E, Iron, Folate, [nutrition:1] Calcium, Potassium
DIY Fresh Pasta
DIY Fresh Pasta
Prep Time
20 minutes prep, 20 minutes rest, 5 minutes cooking time
Ingredients
- [q:3 1/2] cups flour
- [q:1/2] tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- [q:1 1/2] Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- [q:1/4] cup of water
- Additional [q:1/4] cup flour for kneading and dusting
Special equipment: a pasta machine
Directions
Make the Dough
- Using your hands or mixer: Mix dry ingredients. Incorporate eggs and add water slowly, mixing until dough begins to form a ball.
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- Wrap dough in wax paper and let stand 1 hour.
Make the Pasta
- Cut dough into 4 equal pieces.
- Form the first piece of dough into a rectangle and feed through the smooth rollers of a pasta machine, on widest setting. Repeat twice.
- Turn the dial to narrower setting and feed dough through rollers again. Flour if needed.
- Repeat, making each pass narrower until you've reached second-to-last narrowest setting.
- Flour the thin pasta sheet, and roll through the cutting rollers. Or lay on floured surface and hand cut.
- Repeat on remaining 3 pieces of dough.
Cook the Pasta
- Bring 1 gallon of water and 1 Tbsp of salt to a boil
- Add fresh pasta and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
Three Bean Pasta Veggie Salad
Three Bean Pasta Veggie Salad
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
8
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 12 ounces Eden Kamut Vegetable Spirals
- 15 ounces Eden Garbanzo Beans, drained
- 15 ounces Eden Kidney Beans, drained
- 15 ounces Eden Great Northern Beans, drained
- 1 cup celery with leaves, thinly sliced
- 3 medium organic tomatoes, diced
- 7 ounces pitted kalamata olives, sliced in half
- or pitted black olives
- 2 (12 oz each) jars water packed artichoke hearts, quartered
- [q:1/2] cup fresh basil, chopped
- [q:1/4] cup fresh parsley, minced
Dressing
- [q:1/4] cup Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- [q:1/4] cup Eden Brown Mustard
- [q:1 1/2] tsp Eden Sea Salt, or to taste
- [q:1/2] tsp finely ground black pepper, or to taste
- [q:1/2] cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
Directions
- Cook pasta per package directions. While pasta is cooking combine all salad ingredients except the dressing in a large mixing bowl.
- When pasta is done, rinse, drain and add to bowl.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together, pour over salad, and toss to mix.
- Let stand 5 to 10 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Info
438 calories, 12 g fat (24% calories from fat), 18 g protein, 69 g carbohydrate, 16 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 699 mg sodium
Broccoli Mac & Cheese
Broccoli Mac & Cheese
Prep Time
35 minutes
Number of Servings
6
Ingredients
- 10 oz of your favorite uncooked pasta
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- [q:1 1/4] cups butternut squash pureé, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 3 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets
- [q:1/2] tsp salt
- [q:1/4] tsp black pepper
- [q:1 1/4] cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute. Add broth, milk, and squash pureé. Bring mixture to a simmer over high heat, stirring frequently.
- Add broccoli, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until sauce has thickened and broccoli is fork tender.
- Add cooked pasta, salt, pepper, and cheese to skillet and stir to combine. Serve.
Nutrition Info
341 Calories, 17 g Protein, 46 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Fiber, 12 g Total fat (5 g sat), 407 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin C, [nutrition:5] Vitamin K, [nutrition:4] Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin A, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), [nutrition:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), [nutrition:2] Calcium, [nutrition:2] Magnesium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), [nutrition:1] Vitamin B6, [nutrition:1] Potassium, [nutrition:1] Zinc