squash stew & couscous

the days get colder

& the 2 orange cats keep

getting fluffier

source, 4 servings

2 1/4 c couscous+2.5 c broth+zest&juice of 1 lemon; stew: olive oil+1 sliced onion+3 cloves smashed garlic+s&p+1 cinnamon stick+2 T grated ginger+2 t coriander+2 t turmeric; 4 c broth+1 cubed butternut squash+4 sliced carrots+1 big can tomatoes undrained; zest&juice of 1 lemon+1 can chickpeas drained+1/2 c raisins+1/2 c maple syrup+1/2 c parsley stems; toppings: pomegranate seeds, parsley leaves, lemon slices

cook couscous etc.; toast onion etc.; add broth etc., cook until tender; add chickpeas etc., heat through; serve stew over couscous, add toppings

tomato basil orzo

add the passata

& then keep adding water

until it is done

source, 6 servings

16 oz tomato passata, 1 c orzo, 3 c hot water, 1 sliced onion, olive oil, 1 smashed clove garlic, s&p, 1 c shredded vegan parm; toppings: more basil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, balsamic glaze

brown onion, garlic, oil, s&p; add orzo, passata; ladle in water until done, add rest; serve with toppings & bread

gnocchi & white beans

after cooking beans

in plain water pan sear them

in the gnocchi pan

4 servings

1 lb big white beans, cooked; 1 lb gnocchi+olive oil; 3 sliced tomatoes+1 sliced red onion+pinch salt+1/4 c balsamic vinegar; toppings: parsley+basil, red pepper flakes

pan sear gnocchi in oil, add beans at end; rest tomato mixture 1 hour; top gnocchi with tomatoes; add toppings