For
The Love of Your Heart
Easy Esselstyn Diet Recipes with
Pictures: Plant Dinner
Selection
Plant Dinners (Click on Pictures
for Recipes) |
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Triple-Layered Pizza Supreme Plus Spinach, Mushrooms and Burger |
Pizza Supreme Tomato Sauce, Onions and Peppers |
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Substantial but also very refreshing. One can’t overeat on this super pizza! |
Moist filling on a crisp dry crust: a refreshing but not heavy meal, even if you eat the entire pie as one serving. |
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Leeks in White Wine Sauce with Mashed Red Potatoes |
Brussels Sprouts Royale in Red Wine Sauce |
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Steamed Leeks topped with chopped thyme and mashed
red Potatoes topped with chopped chives. A mild sweetish onion flavor contrasts
with the fruity white wine sauce and is enhanced by the aromatic thyme. |
This is a
gourmet dish that excels from its wonderful intense flavors of the browned sprouts
(steamed and baked), the baked cherry tomatoes and the steamed red cabbage. |
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Caribbean Black Beans with Mango Salsa |
Burritos with Pinto Beans |
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This is a
gourmet dish that combines the rich flavor of the warm black beans with that
of fresh cold mango salsa and the aromatic warm Basmati Rice. |
These burritos
provide a low-effort dinner that is light and nutritious. The pinot bean
filling combined with the tomato salsa are refreshing and tasty. |
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Cauliflower Potato Curry with Roasted Tomatoes |
German Potato Soup Traditional Style |
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This is a
tasty and filling Curry that is easy to make and last in the fridge for several
meals. The roasted tomatoes are a favorite supporting the sweetish taste of
this curry |
This soup is very light, full of earthy
mineral taste from the root vegetables combined with a slight sweetness from the
carrots. Its simple taste is sort of “addicting” enticing to more helpings. |
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Spaghetti Meatballs (no-meat meatballs) |
Brussels Sprouts with Mushrooms in Chestnut Sauce over rice |
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This 15-minute
“Quick Dinner” is made anytime from staples! Depending on the quality of the
spaghetti sauce and the meatless meatballs it may be irresistible having
seconds. |
The
meal is a great gustatory treat combining the mild mushrooms with the strongly
tasting Brussels sprouts mediated by a rich chestnut sauce. This complementing
sauce will make everyone fully appreciate the unique and gorgeous flavor of
the Brussels sprouts and forget previously help resentments. |
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Yellow Turnip Vegetable Soup “The Best I Ever Ate” |
Bok Choy & Chinese Mushrooms over Rice |
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This soup is a simple country side soup originally served during the winter because all vegetables are easily storable for month for human as well as farm animal consumption. However, this soup is very light and tasty yet filling. For busy times it is a great hold over and for weight control it is a simple way of cutting caloric intake. |
This light
gourmet Bok Choy dish compliments the full-body greens and the aromatic mild
onion flavor of the white stems with mushrooms and ginger. Really wonderful. |
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Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Potato |
Butternut Black Bean Chili over Rice |
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A great
squash soup that complements the butternut squash flavor with sour taste of
apple. Sweet and fruity and very refreshing. The soup can be served either
chunky (see above) or pureed. |
This is a
tasty full meal with a lovely blend of ingredients and spices. The sweetness
of the beans and squash is balanced by the fresh taste of the green onions,
the chipotle pepper and paprika. It is
very filling and satisfying. |
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Ramen Noodles with Napa and Straw Mushrooms |
Braised Kale and Carrots with Shiitake Mushrooms and Sweet Potato |
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This Japanese
soup beats all others in its richness of flavor and as a satisfying meal. The
ramen noodles provide the basis on which the Napa cabbage and straw mushrooms
can develop their delicate flavors supported by the full bodied broth and
other vegetables. Absolutely delicious. |
This is a
hearty and greatly satisfying dish that is loaded with minerals, fibers and vitamins.
It is easily and quickly prepared and provides a welcome change from beans
and other vegetables. |
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Celery Root Soup with Acorn Squash Swirl |
Braised Red Chard with Red Potatoes |
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This light
soup delivers the wonderfully rich taste of celery and makes a great lunch.
It even stands out as dinner when served with toasted sprouted whole-grain
bread and a glass of wine. |
This is a
light and very tasty dish. The red chard has a slight red beet taste that goes
well with the mild onion flavor and the red potatoes. |
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Greek Lentils over Rice |
Wild Rice with Mushrooms Pilaf |
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This is my
favorite lentil dish, light, but satisfying and flavorful with just the right
amount of garlic and oregano. An easy to prepare complete dinner made in less
than a hour. |
Wild rice
combined with aromatic brown Basmati rice and cooked with the pilaf method
provides a marvelous support for this delicious mushroom meal |
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Ultimate Red Leaf Salad with fruit |
Escarole White Bean Soup |
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Freshly picked
on the CSA
farm and prepared the same day this red leaf salad makes a terrific dinner.
Enriched with vegetables and fruit it is a completely satisfying summer
delight. |
Escarole
(freshly picked on the CSA
farm) makes a hearty dinner when combined with white beans. The light bitterness
of the sturdy green is balanced with the mild bean flavors and provides a
satisfying filling meal. |
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Braised Potatoes and Curly Endive with
Dill |
Bok Choy over
Buckwheat Noodles |
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Curley endives
(freshly picked on the CSA
farm) are very soft and slightly bitter. They are refreshing when combined
with braised red potatoes having leeks and lemon juice added to make this
summer meal a very light and enjoyable delight. |
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Garlic Scapes over Mashed Potatoes |
Sorrel Potato Bake |
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This is a
hearty summer dinner that is a very refreshing and satisfying potato gratin.
The layered potato dish is baked in vegetable broth or tofu cream and topped
with vegan cheese providing a great summer meal alternative. |
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Escarole with Red Bell Peppers over Rice |
Escarole, Beet and Barley Soup |
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Endives (freshly
picked on the CSA
farm) are slightly bitter and go well with the mild tasting red bell peppers.
This leafy vegetable dish is great for hot summer evenings. |
This soup
of vegetables freshly picked on the CSA
farm (Endives and Beets), herbs and spices is rich in taste and substance.
It is very refreshing and satisfying. |
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Pomegranate Lentil Soup with
Basil |
Potato Salad with Purslane and
Plum Tomatoes |
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Chard with Peppers and Mushrooms over Rice |
Green Bean and Red Potato Salad with Oregano |
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Swiss chard
freshly picked from the CSA
farm is a great tasting leafy vegetable. Enriched with braised mushrooms and
served over brown rice chard delivers a full dinner course |
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Sichuan Mushrooms with New
Zealand Spinach over Rice |
New Zealand Spinach with Lentil |
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New Zealand
spinach (freshly picked on the CSA
farm) has slightly thicker leaves than regular spinach and has a richer innate
salty taste that complements that of the mushroom. The Sichuan (Szechuan)
pepper provides a counterpoint making this dish very refreshing. |
Freshly picked
New Zealand spinach from the CSA
farm provides a refreshing mild leafy vegetable that does not fall apart when
cooked. Complemented with lentils and spiced with cumin this soup is very
tasty and satisfying. |
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Pesto and Buckwheat Noodles With Sun Golden Cherry Tomatoes |
Ginger Carrot Soup |
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Pesto made
from freshly harvested (CSA
farm) basil has a wonderful flavor and makes any noodle dish light and
refreshing. Complemented with tomatoes on hand it provides a quick satisfying
meal. |
A wonderful
refreshing light soup with a nice kick from ginger and garlic. The sweet sour
base complements the carrots as does the cilantro. While cooking prepare the
sour cream which tops the delight. |
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Tomatillo Soup (Eat warm or cold.) |
Roasted Jimmy Nardello Quesadilla with Corn and Black Beans |
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Tomatillos
are refreshing fruity and rich in taste especially when using them freshly picked
from the CSA
farm. The sweetness of the carrots and yellow peppers is balanced with lime
juice allowing this soup to satisfy even highest vegan expectations. |
This quesadilla
beats any hunger but is light and refreshing. The Jimmy Nardello sweet
peppers roasted using freshly picked from the CSA
farm enhance the sweet taste of the roasted corn and the black bean filling.
This is a wonderful summer treat. |
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Baked Spaghetti Squash with
Mushrooms and Eggplant Sauce |
Homemade Tomato Sauce using Green and Ripe Red Tomatoes |
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This is an utmost delicious dinner that
is easy to prepare. Baked spaghetti squash and eggplant both harvested at the
CSA farm offer a not expected
rich and tasty combination. Each combined with either with mushrooms and nutritional
yeast or with green tomatoes and parsley made this dinner an absolute
must-try. |
This tomato sauce takes 4 hours to prepare. However, this effort is rewarded by a chunky thick consistency and amazingly rich taste. Serving Suggestion: Soba noodles with tomato sauce. |
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French Lentils with Chard |
Vegetarian Chili |
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This lentils dish is amazingly
refreshing and satisfying. The rich leafy taste of the chard compliments
perfectly that of the hearty French lentils. |
This thick chili is right for any occasion.
The soy protein “ground beef” gives it the right texture and taste. It also
has a nice peppery bite to it and tastes even better the next day. |
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Split Pea Soup |
Collard Greens with Rice |
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This basic split pea dish provides a satisfying
meal without requiring sophisticated ingredients. It can be modified in
various ways but will always satisfy even the greatest hunger. |
Collard
Greens provide such a rich taste and leafy but tender texture that they may be
the best greens I have jet served. On top of that they are the easiest to prepare
and risk free to cook. Served with rice this meal is most satisfying. |
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Mexican Chili Mole Supreme |
Radicchio, Fennel and Pear
Salad |
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This
passionately hot and splendidly flavored Mexican gourmet dish is definitely worthwhile
the time and efforts spend in gathering the different peppers and preparing
the mole (“MO-Lay” a Mexican spicy sauce). |
This is salad heaven for gustatory adventures providing an unexpected rich pallet of invigorating flavors and textures. The natural bitterness of the green is buffered by the added green leaf lettuce but contrasted by the liquorish sweet taste of the fennel and the rich sweet bosc pears. The crisp but firm texture all of the greens enhance their presentation. |
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Broccoli Rabe with braised Onions |
Dandelion Gumbo with Good Thyme Rice |
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Broccoli
Rabe provides a wonderful soft green that has a mild
taste and a refreshing natural bitterness. Combined with the caramelized sweet
taste of the braise onion this dinner provides a great treat for hot summer
days. Although easy to prepare this meal needs some basic preparation for blanching. |
A
delicious Louisiana gumbo prepared with a dark “roux” made from braised onions,
beer and barley used as thickener as well as meat replacement. Besides of
dandelion greens the seasoned vegetable include of cause the “holy trinity”
(onion, celery and bell pepper). The full-bodied Cajun flavor and the supple
texture and refreshing slight bitterness of the greens provided for a feast. |
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Stuffed Kohlrabi German-Style |
Kale and Spinach Soup with Ginger |
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Kohlrabi
is a firm vegetable that has a mild slightly sweetish taste. It is traditionally
cooked in Germany stuffed with ground “meat” and served in a paprika “cream”
sauce. Both can be equally prepared with no-fat tofu resulting in a great
tasting dish. |
This hearty summer soup stands on its own as a full meal. Its sweetish tasting stock is wonderfully countered by the ginger and garlic with a refreshing sweet-sour kick from red wine and lemon juice. |
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Pattypan Squash Stuffed with Corn |
Basic Tomato Sauce with fresh Herbs |
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This elegant and great tasting dish is worth
the cooking adventure. The sweet onion and corn stuffing with it’s light “custard” made from tofu
sweet cream are complemented by the mild squash flesh of the shell. |
This simple tomato sauce takes 1.5 hours
to prepare and results in an irresistibly full flavored experience of the
sweet fruity taste of fresh ripe red tomatoes. It goes well over soba noodles. |
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Sprouts & Smoked Chicken Salad |
Roasted Eggplant Supreme ala Imam Bayildi |
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This refreshing summer salad is a treat
for lovers of natural fibers. The very tender pea leaves having a mild pea flavor,
the peas and the mango sweetens the fibrous texture of the shoot stems. |
This is a Turkish eggplant dish that made
“the priest faint” upon tasting it. Rarely will you cook a simple dish producing
such an elevated gustatory experience with an extraordinarily intense
fulfilling taste that is not hot or garlicky but completely engaging. |
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Tokyo Bekana
Cabbage Risotto |
Turnip Green Soup |
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Turnip greens are so easy prepared by stewing
in veggie broth over some braised onions and garlic. Adding some turnips
makes this soup to a light but satisfying meal. The mild turnip flavor is
presented without any-sweetness making this a really enjoyable experience for
vegetable lovers. |
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Mesclun Greens with Braised ‘Chicken’ |
Mesclun Greens with Braised ‘Burger’ |
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Mesclun greens have a great light bitter
taste and are refreshingly served with mandarins and tossed in a fruity
dressing. The vegie burgers with potato and mushroom sauce provide the substantial
part of this dinner. |
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‘Peperoni & Sausage’
Pizza |
Turnip Green and Bean Stew |
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This is a great pizza on a new fat-free
flat bread that cooks and taste just great. It bakes to a dry browned thin crust
that can be covered with all the toppings you want like tomato, peperoni and
sausage. |
This Southern
dish tastes unbelievably rich, slightly bitter with a full-bodied ‘green’
flavor. The green has a great texture and the stems are soft but not mushy.
The great Northern beans add as well as the ‘sausage’ patties replacing the
traditionally provided meat. This stew is a must try! |
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‘Buffalo Wing’ Pizza |
Lentil and Mushroom Stew with Barley and Dill |
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This irresistible pizza meal is a piece
of cuisine art providing a visual and gustatory feast. The aroused connoisseur-like
pleasures may exceed everything thought possible in a low-salt, low-sugar and
fat-free diet. |
The lentil mushroom stew was surprisingly
good because of the smooth and mild barley base. It supported the great
combination fresh and flavorful rehydrated dried mushrooms and the fresh dill
herbs. This stew will be great for a potluck contribution. |
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Escarole with Cannellini Beans |
Radish Greens Soup |
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A refreshing quickly prepared summer meal
that is also satisfying but not heavy. The fresh little bitter taste of the
escarole is balanced with a bite of red pepper flakes and sherry wine vinegar. |
This light and creamy soup is surprisingly
mild tasting and refreshing. However, it is also very filling. If you like
fresh crunchy radishes then this will be a welcome addition to your summer
menu. |
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