Cyd Notter

Author and Nutrition Educator, Founder of The "Plan A" Diet™

African Peanut Stew

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African sweet potato StewIt seems fall has arrived, so bring on the soups and stews! I printed this recipe out months ago, and finally got around to making it this weekend.

African Peanut Soup (also known as African Sweet Potato Peanut Stew) by Terri Mathis Edwards at EatPlant-Based.com is hearty and quite delicious! The combination of fresh ginger, peanut butter, and spices such as cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper add to the flavorful stew served over brown rice.

Notes: I didn't add the full amount of cayenne initially, but did add a little more after I prepared the stew and did a taste-test. (Cayenne doesn't like me very much). I also didn't add fresh cilantro for garnish simply because I didn't have any on hand.

This one definitely goes into the "keeper" file 🙂

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Black Bean Lentil Taco Soup

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Thanks to my sister-in-law for recommending this recipe! Black Bean Lentil Taco Soup by The Garden Grazer is a definite "keeper" that is super easy to prepare! Top with avocado, green onions, or tortilla strips for a little something extra.

Becuase this soup is hearty and thick, it also makes a great potato topper! Boil and mash a few Yukon gold potatoes and top with this soup for a satisfying, delicious, starch-based meal which not only fills you up, it also provides ample protein, calcium, fiber, and all those lovely nutrients which our bodies need for good health.

Let me know how you like it!

Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

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Guess what Santa delivered last month (via a gift from friends)? A brand new shiny Instant Pot!

A quick search for plant-based I.P. recipes revealed hundreds, of course, but this one from veganricha.com caught my eye: Instant Pot Lasagna Soup! I was in the mood for a tomatoey pasta dish, and this recipe seemed rather easy.

This was my first experience with an Instant Pot (I know, I know, I'm a late bloomer!) I've always used a Pressure Cooker (which is very similar), but I love the sauté feature with the Instant Pot!

Here's what I did differently for this recipe: It calls for lasagna noodles broken into small pieces, or your pasta of choice. So I chose whole-wheat penne shells (5 oz., or about 1/3 of the 16-oz. box). I did not add the optional tomato paste (I'm sure it would be great), but I did add a bit more tomato puree than called for. I also added the optional fennel seed because I love its aroma and flavor.

Tip: This recipe comes together quickly, so have all your veggies chopped and ready to go.

Lasagna Soup turned out like a pasta dish rather than a soup, but you could add more broth if you choose. There are several variations/options listed on the recipe. Top with home-made Faux Parma, if desired. Easy and delicious!

Plus PACKED with fiber (11 grams), protein (14.5 grams), and is less than 10% fat!

 

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