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Stir-Fried Asparagus with Mushrooms and Oyster Sauce
Pencil asparagus and shiitakes seared hard in a hot skillet, then glazed with oyster and fish sauce and finished with garlic and scallions.
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Oat Milk Green Curry with Chickpeas & Vegetables
Lighter dairy-free Thai green curry using oat milk and peanut butter. Aromatic curry leaves add depth to chickpeas, mushrooms, and vegetables.
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Indonesian-Style Stir-Fried Red Chili Tofu with Peanuts
Crispy tofu stir-fried with Indonesian red chili paste, peanuts, and kecap manis. A vegan take on Jakarta's kering tempeh.
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Turkish Lentil Salad with Sweet Peppers and Herbs
Vibrant Turkish-inspired lentil salad with roasted red peppers, fresh herbs, and tangy pomegranate molasses. Served warm or chilled.
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Miso Mushroom and Leek Pasta
A rich umami pasta where miso and sherry vinegar amplify mushrooms' savory notes, creating a layered dish with sautéed leeks in just 40 minutes
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Chickpeas and Pasta with Herbs and Anchovies
A hearty Italian pasta dish with chickpeas, herbs, and umami-rich anchovies that can be easily made vegetarian with miso or other substitutes
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Whole Grain Flatbread
Versatile yeasted flatbread made with spelt and all-purpose flours, perfect as a side for soups, stews, or dips
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Braised Whole Cauliflower alla Diavola
Whole cauliflower braised pot-roast style in spicy tomato sauce with garlic, green olives, and pecorino Romano
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Kung Pao Cabbage with Tofu
Charred green cabbage and baked tofu in a punchy Sichuan-style sauce, finished with roasted cashews and cilantro — a quick vegetarian stir-fry in 30 minutes.
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Black Pepper Tofu
Seared extra-firm tofu and bell peppers tossed in a freshly toasted black peppercorn sauce with garlic, ginger, and plant-based oyster sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice.
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Red Lentil Burger Patties
Spiced red lentil patties blended with carrot, onion, and cilantro, pan-fried crisp and served on toasted buns with a za'atar-tahini sauce, microgreens, and pickles.
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Moroccan Chickpea Stew
A one-pot vegan stew of chickpeas, sweet potato, and collard greens simmered in San Marzano tomatoes with cumin, paprika, and cinnamon, sweetened with raisins and brightened with parsley.
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Aloo Chana (Kurma Style Chickpea Potato Curry)
South Indian kurma-style chickpea and potato curry with coconut paste, whole spices, and yogurt. Serve with rice, chapati, or dosa.
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Black Lentil Soup
A hearty, deeply spiced black lentil soup with leek, potato, and carrot. Partially blended for a creamy yet chunky texture.
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Crispy Pan-Fried Japanese Eggplant with Garlic and Ginger
Cornstarch-coated eggplant pan-fried until golden and a little charred, then tossed in a quick sesame, garlic, and ginger sauce. Ready in 20 minutes.
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Dahi Baingan (Aubergine in Spicy Yoghurt)
A Pakistani dish of pan-fried aubergine simmered in a tangy, spiced yoghurt sauce. Smoky, bittersweet, and tangy. Serve with roti, naan, or basmati rice.
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Fish-Fragrant Eggplant — Vegetarian (鱼香茄子)
A vegetarian adaptation of the Sichuan classic. Blistered eggplant and finely diced mushrooms in a spicy, tangy, sweet doubanjiang sauce.
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Green Lentil Dal Makhani
A rich, creamy one-pot lentil curry in the style of dal makhani. Green lentils and kidney beans simmered with fresh tomatoes, finished with butter and cream.