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Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: quinoa, vegetable broth or water, asparagus tips, trimmed and cut, radishes, thinly sliced, fresh peas, shelled (or frozen peas, thawed). Equipment: medium pot, large bowl, small bowl, whisk, grill or grill pan, tongs.
Kitchen tip: Rinsing quinoa well before cooking removes natural bitterness and results in a better flavor.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: tempeh, pressed and cubed, soy sauce or tamari, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, fresh ginger, grated. Equipment: large non-stick pan or wok, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, spatula.
Kitchen tip: Pressing tempeh removes excess moisture and improves texture and flavor absorption.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2 cm cubes, red onion, cut into wedges, red bell pepper, sliced, olive oil, smoked paprika. Equipment: grill pan or outdoor grill, mixing bowls, whisk, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For best results, use a hot grill to get good char marks and smoky flavor.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm or extra-firm tofu (14 oz), asparagus, trimmed and halved, red bell pepper, cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) squares, zucchini, sliced into 1 cm (0.4 inch) thick rounds, fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon). Equipment: grill or grill pan, mixing bowl, whisk, knife, cutting board, skewers (wooden or metal).
Kitchen tip: Press tofu well to ensure it absorbs the marinade and grills evenly without falling apart.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: butternut squash, peeled and diced, carrots, peeled and diced, parsnips, peeled and diced, olive oil (for vegetables), ground cinnamon. Equipment: oven, baking tray, parchment paper, mixing bowls, medium saucepan, fork, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Make sure to dry the chickpeas very well before roasting to ensure crispiness.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, olive oil (for vegetables), salt and pepper. Equipment: oven, baking sheet, parchment paper, steamer or steaming basket, mixing bowls, non-stick frying pan, whisk, cutting board, knife.
Kitchen tip: Steam tempeh before marinating to improve texture and reduce bitterness.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 55 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: green or brown lentils, butternut squash, peeled and cubed, Brussels sprouts, halved, carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks, red onion, cut into wedges. Equipment: medium saucepan, baking sheet, parchment paper or silicone baking mat, grill or grill pan, large mixing bowl, whisk.
Kitchen tip: Choose lentils that hold their shape well when cooked, such as green or brown varieties, to avoid a mushy texture.