My Basic Sofrito
My Basic Sofrito
Prep Time
60 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 small tomato
- 1 large onion, chopped
- Salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- Pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika)
- Saffron
Directions
- Cut tomato in half and, skin side out, grate using a coarse metal grater over a bowl to catch pulp. Discard skin, and set pulp aside.
- In a heated pan or cazuela, sauté onion lightly seasoned with salt in a glug of oil until it begins to caramelize, which will take about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Add garlic—whole, chopped, or best of all, crushed, because studies show that crushing garlic and allowing it to stand for 10 minutes before cooking enhances anticancer properties. Add tomato pulp, another glug of oil, and a touch more salt, stirring constantly.
- Continue to sauté until tomatoes break down and meld with onions, about 25 to 30 minutes. Adjust salt. A teaspoon of pimentón can also be added at this point. Stir gently and cook a few minutes more, making sure to crumble a few saffron threads into sofrito during final minutes of cooking. A good sofrito takes about an hour, which activates the protective synergy of the antioxidant foods in the mixture.
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
- Prepare a barbecue for direct cooking over medium heat.
- Combine Dressing ingredients with a pinch of salt in a clean lidded jar or bowl. Shake or whisk to combine. Set aside.
- For Cool Yoghurt: combine crushed garlic, yoghurt, and a pinch of salt in a bowl and mix well. Set aside.
- For Charred Tomatoes: grill tomatoes over direct heat for about 5 minutes until charred and soft.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Add your Safe Catch Elite tuna to a mixing dish and use a fork to flake it.
- Add in all remaining ingredients and mix until evenly combined.
- Use a spoon to scoop your tuna salad into each tomato half.
- 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
Halibut with Tomatoes and Dill
Halibut with Tomatoes and Dill
Ingredients
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed
- [q:1 1/2] lbs center-cut, skin-off halibut fillet
- 3 cups (2 pints) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 5 sprigs dill, fronds only
- [q:1 1/2] tsp kosher salt
- [q:3/4] cup olive oil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 300˚.
- In a mortar, add peppercorns and crush with a pestle. Alternatively, you can use the back of a chef’s knife to press down on peppercorns until they crack.
- Lay lemon slices on bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and place halibut on top. Arrange tomatoes, shallot, garlic, and dill around halibut, and season with salt and cracked peppercorns. Pour olive oil over top, making sure halibut is entirely coated with oil.
- Transfer baking dish to oven and roast until halibut is just cooked through and easily flakes when nudged with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Serve halibut with tomato mixture spooned on top. The halibut can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Info
438 Calories, 34 g Protein, 10 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 3 g Fiber, 30 g Total fat (4 g sat), 831 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, [nutrition:3] Vitamin C, Vitamin E, [nutrition:2] Vitamin K, Potassium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Folate, Magnesium
Jammy Tomatoes and Butter Bean Bake
Jammy Tomatoes and Butter Bean Bake
Prep Time
50 minutes prep time
Number of Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 vine-ripened or Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 jar (10 oz) roasted red bell peppers, strained and chopped
- [q:1/2] loaf stale bread, torn into chunks
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 celery heart, thinly sliced, leaves set aside
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
- 2 tsp sherry vinegar
- Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of granulated sugar, to taste
- 4 oz Macedonian feta, broken into bite-size chunks
- 1 can (14 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425˚. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, place vine and grape tomatoes, bell peppers, bread, shallot, garlic, and celery heart. Add oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, and sugar (if using). Toss to combine. Let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to distribute juices.
- Spread vegetable mixture out on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until vine tomatoes have softened and grape tomatoes have gone jammy. Scatter feta evenly overtop and switch oven to broil. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese has softened. Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Top with butter beans, celery leaves, and another drizzle of oil. Serve immediately.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Info
417 Calories, 19 g Protein, 25 mg Cholesterol, 53 g Carbohydrates, 13 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 12 g Fiber, 16 g Total fat (6 g sat), 784 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), [nutrition:3] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, [nutrition:2] Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Potassium, Zinc
Sprouted Grain Tuscan Tomato and Bread Soup
Sprouted Grain Tuscan Tomato and Bread Soup
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 slices Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Bread
- 1 28 oz can whole tomatoes, crushed by hand, juices included
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn, reserving a few for garnishing
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- [q:1/2] cup minced white onion
Directions
- First, toast 4 to 5 slices of Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Bread. Once toasted, tear into 1 inch pieces. Set aside.
- Using a large saucepan, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium low heat. Cook [q:1/2] cup of minced onion for 8 minutes, stirring frequently until onion is softened. Add the garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and juices, plus 1 cup torn basil leaves, and bring to a simmer.
- Once the soup is simmering, stir in the chunks of Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain bread and cook for 10 to 20 more minutes, stirring frequently to help the bread break down.
- As the soup thickens, spoon in vegetable stock, ladle by ladle, over cooking time until it reaches the desired consistency. It should be the consistency of a porridge, with the bread completely softened and hydrated from the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the soup into bowls, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and top fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!
Nutrition Info
189 Calories, 7 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 26 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 6 g Fiber, 8 g Total fat (1 g sat), 400 mg Sodium, [nut:3] Vitamin C, Vitamin K, [nut:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Zinc, [nut:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium
Zucchini “Pasta” with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil
Zucchini “Pasta” with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil
Prep Time
25 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 zucchinis
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
- [q:1/2] cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
Directions
- Using a hand-held julienne peeler or a spiralizer, shred zucchini into long shreds or spirals.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick or cast-iron pan over high heat. Sauté zucchini for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
- Divide zucchini pasta between 2 serving bowls. Garnish with basil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
261 Calories, 9 g Protein, 28 g Carbohydrates, 20 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 7 g Fiber, 16 g Total fat (2 g sat), 99 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B6, C, K, [nutrition:4] Potassium, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Magnesium, Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), Folate, Iron, [nutrition:1] Vitamin E, Calcium, Zinc
Pasta with Garbanzos, Olives and Artichokes
Pasta with Garbanzos, Olives and Artichokes
Prep Time
15 minutes, plus 15 minutes cook time
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 12 ounces any EDEN Pasta, 1 pkg.
- [q:1/4] cup EDEN Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- [q:1/4] tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 cup water packed artichoke hearts, quartered
- 1 cup yellow bell peppers, chopped
- 2 cups organic vegetable broth or soup stock
- 1 cup pitted black olives, drained, leave whole
- 15 ounces EDEN Garbanzo Beans, drained
- 28 ounces organic whole tomatoes, drained, chopped
- [q:1/2] tsp EDEN Sea Salt, or to taste
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced for garnish
- [q:1/8] tsp EDEN Black Pepper, or to taste
Directions
- Cook pasta as package directs.
- While the pasta is cooking, place olive oil, red pepper flakes and onions in a skillet, sauté over medium heat until golden.
- Add garlic, artichokes, yellow pepper, and saute until browned.
- Add broth, olives, garbanzos and tomatoes. Gently simmer 5 minutes.
- Place drained pasta in a large bowl, pour the sauce over and toss.
- Season to taste with black pepper and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Info
443 calories, 14 g fat (27% calories from fat), 13 g protein, 69 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 431 mg sodium
Mostly Moussaka
Mostly Moussaka
Turkey Chili with a Greek Influence
Prep Time
1 hour
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
- [q:1/2] cup olive oil
- 2 leeks OR 1 onion, chopped
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 medium eggplant, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 Tbsp mint
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice blend
- 4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- [q:1/2] tsp ground nutmeg
- [q:1/2] tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- [q:1/2] tsp black pepper
- [q:1/2] cup dry white wine
- 2 cans fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Heat oil in large skillet or stock pot that has a lid, brown onions, turkey, and garlic.
- Add vegetables, spices, wine, and tomato paste. Stir often and use lid to help steam ingredients. Simmer until everything is soft, about 45 minutes. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Info
382 Calories, 19 g Protein, 19 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Fiber, 25 g Total fat (5 g sat), 513 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B6, C, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B3 (niacin), [nutrition:3] Vitamin B12, K, Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin E, Zinc, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium
Spaghetti with Sun-Dried Tomato & Pistachio Pesto
Spaghetti with Sun-Dried Tomato & Pistachio Pesto
Prep Time
35 min prep time
Number of Servings
3
Ingredients
For the Pesto
- 2 oz sun-dried tomatoes, preserved in salt
- 2 oz salted pistachios, plus 1 to 2 Tbsp chopped pistachios for topping
- [q:1/4] cup olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
- 1 large clove garlic, crushed
For the Pasta
- 7 oz dried spaghetti
- Olive oil
- Coarsely ground black pepper
Directions
For the Pesto
- Bring a small pot of water to boil and cook sun-dried tomatoes for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft.
- Remove tomatoes with a slotted ladle or spoon and transfer to a plate; reserve cooking water.
- Drain and rinse sun-dried tomatoes under cold water, dry with paper towels, and transfer to a food processor or blender. Add 4 tablespoons of the cooking water, the 2 ounces of pistachios, the olive oil, and garlic. Purée until smooth. If pesto is too dry, add more cooking water.
For the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions, until al dente.
- Drain spaghetti, divide among plates, and drizzle with a little oil.
- Sprinkle with pesto, chopped pistachios, and a little pepper. Serve warm.
Nutrition Info
Per serving: 600 Calories, 15 g Protein, 66 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Fiber, 33 g Total fat (4 g sat), 51 mg Sodium, [nutrition:4] Phosphorus, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B6, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), E, Magnesium, Potassium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), C, K, Iron, Zinc