Geetha's Kitchen

This protein-packed Quinoa Bowl is so full of tasty ingredients that each bite is a treat! Marinated Tofu and the Seasoned Chickpeas could stand alone as starters, snacks or side dishes; so I often double the quantities so there is plenty for extras and for another recipe. This recipe is great for batch cooking; make the components in double or triple quantities as desired so you can mix and match for a few meals. The tofu, chickpeas, and roasted veggies maybe added to pasta or salads to change them up. NOTES: Instead of the quinoa, other favorite grains like farro, brown and wild rice, millet, or a combination of grains maybe used. Marinate Tofu and Chickpeas at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours ahead. If marinating more than 30 minutes to 1 hour, reserve them in the fridge until needed. 4 Servings INGREDIENTS: Marinated Tofu: ½ teaspoon Chinese type sesame oil 1 tsp Sriracha type hot sauce 2  tsp thyme 1  tsp paprika ½...

Coleslaw With Creamy OR Lemony Dressing is a delicious way to include nutritious cabbage in your diet. I love anti-oxidant and anthocyanin rich red cabbage for this recipe; green cabbage or a combination of red and green cabbages would be fine too. Both the lemony and creamy dressings to choose from - are utterly delicious. NOTES: 6 cups of cabbage might seem like a lot; when salt is added it wilts and reduces to a much smaller amount! Salting the cabbage is an important step as it removes excess moisture from the cabbage and eliminates a soggy and watery slaw. The optional nuts/seeds boost nutrition and add a nice crunch. You may use one kind only or a combination. 4-6 Servings INGREDIENTS: 6 cups Red Cabbage, thinly sliced 1 small Red Onion, thinly sliced 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Sugar 2 cups Carrots, shredded 3-4 Tbsp Parsley, finely chopped 2 Green Onions, finely chopped Creamy Mayo Dressing: 1 clove Garlic, mashed 1/2- 3/4 cup Vegan Mayo 1 Tbsp Ap...

Maple Roasted Carrots With Citrusy Carrot Top Chimichurri uses the carrots as well as their tops, a delicious, no waste, naturally gluten-free and vegan recipe. Multicolor carrots work really beautifully in this recipe. Maple Roasted Carrots are a perfect side for any holiday meal. Chimichurri is a wonderful condiment for adding to anything you like, pasta, soups, stews, sandwiches, or salads. The chimichurri may be frozen; an ice cube tray is handy for this. When frozen, store the frozen cubes in a resealable freezer plastic bag or container. To thaw, remove the required amount from freezer and allow to come to room temperature. You can also use it to flavor soups and stews by dropping a cube or two in them. Chimichurri may also be prepared using equal parts parlsley and cilantro. Also check out this recipe for carrot tops  Chimichurri . 2-4 Servings Ingredients: Carrot-Tops Chimichurri 3 cups Carrot-tops, washed, drained and finely chopped  2 Tb...

Carrot Creme or Creamy Carrot Soup is quite simple, yet, so delicious! Although we call it "Creme", there is no cream or other fat/oil in this gorgeous soup. Carrot Creme, just like its cousin Butternut/Pumpkin Creme , is naturally gluten, dairy, and fat free; the nuts and coconut provide creaminess and a small amount of natural fats. Just a few basic ingredients contibute to a wonderfully scrumptious and creamy sunset-colored soup!  An abundance of fresh carrots prompted this recipe. The pepper provides a nice contrast to the natural sweetness of the carrots and nutmeg takes it to the next level of carroty scrumptiousness. As there aren't many steps to follow other than the basic prep, the soup comes together quite quickly. Onions and garlic maybe omitted; if you omit them, a pinch or two of freshly ground cumin maybe added. Makes about 10 cups INGREDIENTS: 6-8 Cashews, preferably raw 6-8 Almonds, raw 1 1/2 lbs Carrots, scrubbed and cut into large c...

Tasty Mushroom Burger, naturally Vegan and Gluten Free burger, is toothsome and delicious one of the best results in burger recipes. The oats, nuts, and rice flour etc help to form well without falling apart. If you do not eat fungi, check out the  Lentil Loaf  and  Black Bean burgers  recipes for patties without mushrooms. Notes: All the vegetable ingredients maybe finely chopped or grated by hand or by using a food processor. I used the food processor for finely chopping all of the ingredients which made it quick and easy; as the last step, I pulsed the sunflower seeds and oats and that cleaned the bowl nicely - an added bonus! Have fun with the seasonings: change them according to your personal preferences. These burgers freeze well; for best taste, use them within 3 months. 12 Burgers Ingredients: 1 lb Mushrooms, finely chopped 1/2 medium Red Onion, finely chopped 2-4 Tbsp Parsley, finely chopped 2 medium Carrots, finely choppe...

We love all things lentil and this Spanish-style lentil soup is a  favorite!  Lentil soup can serve as a main dish, light meal or as a starter.  The soup begins with preparing a flavorful base called sofrito, common to most soups, an aromatic combination of onion, celery, and  carrots (love to add lots of carrots which add color, texture, and sweetness) plus garlic, tomato and smoky roasted peppers. The soup is finished with a nutty picada, a thick pesto-like sauce made of toasted bread, almonds, garlic, parsley, and a bit of olive oil. Typically the bread is fried in oil; but in order to keep the oil to a minimum, I opted to toast it instead. The soup is delicious just as it is, but the picada takes it to the next level. Picada is usually added towards the end of cooking. Leftovers are fabulous for about a week or maybe frozen for up to 3 months. Or, turn the delicious leftovers  into a yummy casserole:   stir the soup into cooked...

A simple yet wonderfully colorful crunchy and delicious salad! All the veggies plus the almonds and sesame provide ample fiber, vitamins, anthocyanins, and even a good amount of protein. Cabbages and Kale belong to the Brassica or commonly known as cruciferous vegetables family along with broccoli, cauliflower and others. The benefits of the Brassicas are numerous; they not only provide nutrients but also are anticancer, anti-inflammatory as well as protection from other diseases. All of the veggies and nut/seeds and dressing maybe prepared ahead and tossed together just before serving; a great one for the weekdays. The salad maybe prepared with one type of cabbage alone; other veggies maybe added or omitted also. Brussels sprouts, Napa Cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower, etc make great additions. Oil maybe added to the dressing if desired. 4-6 servings Ingredients: Dressing: 2-3 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 1-3 tsp Maple syrup, or to taste Salt and Pepper to tast...

Split Pea Soup was introduced to me at Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant near Solvang, California many years ago by dear friends P & C. I have been an avid fan ever since. Many were the bowls of delicious, naturally vegan, and gluten free all-you-can-eat soup that we have happily eaten then and in subsequent visits there and at their other locations. We loved the soup so much, I recreated the recipe at home based on taste and was delighted with the results. Not only family members but lots of friends too have been the happy recipients of this amazing soup. Until recently I did not know that Andersen's has their famous recipe printed on the bags of split peas they sell and was quite happy to see that my recipe is very close! Although I love the smooth and creamy soup just fine, my homemade version includes a few more ingredients like barley, turmeric and ginger for their health benefits as well as lovely taste and texture. This recipe is almost fat free; I add a little ...