Appetite for Reduction_ 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes - Isa Chandra Moskowitz [88]
Add the cilantro and lime, and taste for salt. Grate in a little bit of beet, using a Microplane grater if you’ve got one. Use about a tablespoon. Let the soup sit for at least 5 minutes for the flavors to blend. Serve!
TIP
Peel the potatoes while the onions are sautéeing, or if you don’t care about a little potato skin in your soup, live on the edge and forgo the peeling altogether.
Smoky Split Pea Soup
SERVES 6 • ACTIVE TIME: 15 MINUTES • TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR
PER SERVING
(⅙ RECIPE):
Calories: 190
Calories from fat: 15
Total fat: 1.5 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Total carb: 32 g
Fiber: 12 g
Sugars: 8 g
Protein: 13 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 970 mg
Vitamin A: 120%
Vitamin C: 10%
Calcium: 8%
Iron: 20%
What kind of soup chapter would this be if there were no split pea recipe? I’d be the laughingstock (no pun intended) of the soup community. This is what you wanna slurp on any day of the week, for any and every occasion. This version is made smoky and sultry with a dose of smoked paprika.
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium-size onion, diced small
4 cloves garlic, minced
Several pinches of freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1½ cups diced carrots
1¼ cups split peas
6 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or to taste
Preheat a 4-quart pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions in the oil until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, pepper, and salt, and sauté for another minute. Add the paprika and thyme, and stir continuously for about 15 seconds to toast the spices a bit.
Add the carrots, split peas, and broth. Cover the pot and bring to a boil, keeping a close eye on it. Once it’s boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and cook for about 40 minutes, until the lentils are creamy. Stir occasionally to prevent the soup from burning at the bottom. If necessary, thin the soup with water. Add the lemon juice and taste for salt and seasonings.
Let the soup sit for 10 minutes or so for maximum flavor and serve.
CHAPTER 8
Comfort Curries, Chili, & Stews
THIS CHAPTER IS ALL ABOUT THE COMFORT: SAUCY, SAVORY, and filling one-pot meals that come together in a snap. Aromatic curries, spicy chili, and hearty stews, these are weeknight meals that hit the spot. These dishes are also a great opportunity to flex your spice rack muscles. Build your spice arsenal as you build your repertoire, recipe by recipe. Take advantage of the bulk bins at your health food store or Indian market; this way the spices are not only cheaper, but you can buy smaller quantities. You’ll never have to let spices expire or collect dust because you’ll be buying in manageable quantities that you know you’ll use.
It’s also a great time to experiment with new ingredients. I utilize every bean under the sun, leave no grain unturned and no veggie left behind, to bring satisfying meals with variety to your stovetop.
Many of these recipes come together in 30 minutes, and the ones that take longer don’t require more work, just a bit more time. But don’t let longer cooking times deter you; it just means you’ve got more downtime to plan the week’s menu or study for the bar or play Rock Band. You know, whatever you feel like doing.
Most of the recipes call for a four-quart pot. A heavy-bottomed, stainless-steel pot with a secure lid and a long handle is my weapon of choice. Definitely invest in something sturdy. That beat-up piece of aluminum from the dollar store just won’t cut it.
Above all, have fun with this chapter. Try the recipes out as written if you’re new at this, but don’t be afraid to experiment with what’s in season and what you have on hand. That’s what comfort’s all about: knowing things will be okay, no matter what.
2nd Avenue Vegetable Korma
SERVES 4 • ACTIVE TIME: 20 MINUTES • TOTAL TIME: