Fennel and Kale and Tofu, Oh My!

Here I go, starting something new. My main blog is Evergreen and Indigo, but since I’d rather focus that blog on writing than food, I’ve created this new one as a place to put my recipes. I’ll start with tonight’s dinner…

 

Creamy Fennel-Celery Soup
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Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
30 Mins
Total Time
50 Mins
Prep Time
1 hr 33 min
Cook Time
11 min
Total Time
1 hr 44 min
Ingredients
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium-sized onion, sliced
  • 1 fennel bulb (stems trimmed off and bulb thinly sliced. Keep some of the fronds for garnish)
  • 6 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 4 cups water or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk (I used soymilk)
  • 2 tsp minced fresh basil
  • Instructions
    1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until it just begins to brown. Add the fennel and celery to the saucepan and saute along with the onion until the vegetables are slightly translucent and tender.
    2. Season with salt and pepper and add the water or stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
    3. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in the non-dairy milk. In batches, place soup in a food processor or blender and puree. Return soup to pot and stir in the minced basil.
    4. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fennel greens and minced basil.
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    Balsamic Kale
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    Prep Time
    5 Mins
    Cook Time
    3 Mins
    Total Time
    10 Mins
    Prep Time
    1 hr 33 min
    Cook Time
    11 min
    Total Time
    1 hr 44 min
    Ingredients
  • 1 bunch green kale
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 scallions, sliced thin
  • 1 Tbsp olive or coconut oil
  • 1-2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Instructions

      Heat the oil in a saute pan. Rinse the kale, then remove the stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Add the scallion and garlic to the pan and saute for 1-2 minutes until the garlic begins to brown. Add the kale and saute with the garlic and scallion. As soon as the kale begins to soften, add the balsamic vinegar. Stir for 1 minute, then remove from heat and serve.

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        Breaded and Baked Italian-Herbed Tofu
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        Prep Time
        20 Mins
        Cook Time
        25 Mins
        Total Time
        45 Mins
        Prep Time
        1 hr 33 min
        Cook Time
        11 min
        Total Time
        1 hr 44 min
        Ingredients
      1. 1 lb sprouted tofu
      2. 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
      3. 1 Tbsp Italian herbs (or a combination of basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and sage)
      4. 1/4 tsp salt
      5. 2 Tbsp hummus
      6. 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
      7. Instructions

          Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

            In one small bowl, mix the panko, herbs, and salt. In a second small bowl, whisk together the non-dairy milk and hummus.

              Slice the tofu into 1/4 inch thick squares. One at a time, dip the tofu squares into the hummus mixture and then into the panko mixture. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned, flipping once halfway through the cooking time. Serve with condiment of choice (my kids prefer barbecue sauce).

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