We’re using TVP for the plant-based protein in this bowl. What is TVP you ask? TVP is textured vegetable protein which is made from soy flour, providing a good dose of plant protein. TVP is relatively flavorless making it ideal for absorbing the flavors in recipes. Once rehydrated in hot water or broth, you can…
Category: Weekly Recipes: June 26th 2023
Vinaigrette Dressings for Summer Salads
Put the store-bought salad dressing back on the shelf. Homemade salad dressings are so simple to make, there’s no need to buy them. Using an easy template of oil, acid, salt and pepper creates the base for endless possibilities. A traditional vinaigrette is 3 parts oil to 1 part acid but I prefer a 2 to…
Herbed-Farro Salad with Walnuts, Feta and Spinach
Farro, also known as emmer wheat, is another ancient grain getting a lot of attention. It’s the most common variety of wheat in Italy and when cooked, has a soft but crunchy texture. If purchased semi-pearled, it cooks in about 30 minutes. For this recipe, I used a parboiled farro from Trader Joe’s, which cut…
White Bean and Tuna Salad with Radicchio
Instead of the typical heavy, mayonnaise-based tuna salad, lighten it up with an olive oil and fresh lemon juice dressing. Drain two 6 ounce cans of tuna fish packed in olive oil and place in a medium bowl. Drain and rinse a can of white cannellini beans. Add to the tuna. Chop two scallions, a…