israeli couscous risotto

toast the israeli

couscous with oil, spices

then deglaze with wine

source, 4 servings

olive oil+sliced shallot+s&p+9 oz israeli couscous; 1/2 c wine, 3 c water, 8 oz sundried tomatoes in oil undrained, 1/2 c pesto; toppings: more pesto+tomatoes, vegan mozzarella, basil

toast couscous mixture, add wine, add water, simmer until done; add pesto+tomatoes, add toppings

ricotta gnocchi & tomato sauce

pan sear gnocchi in

a nonstick pan with plenty

of olive oil

previous version, 4 servings

gnocchi: 1 lb ricotta, 2 eggs, 2 c flour, s&p, 1 c grated cheese; sauce: olive oil, 2 T minced garlic, s&p, red pepper flakes, 2 veggie bouillon cubes, 3 c mirepoix, 1 c white wine, 2 cans diced tomatoes undrained, 1/4 c lemon juice; toppings: parm, more red pepper flakes, basil

gnocchi: knead 3 minutes on floured surface with floured hands, adding flour as needed, form balls; pan sear on both sides in more olive oil & salt; sauce: brown 1st 6, add rest, cook down; top pasta with sauce, add toppings

pumpkin & miso noodle bowl

dried tomatoes &

peppers from summer’s garden

waiting in sealed jars

1 serving, 450 calories

1 packet trader joe’s thai wheat noodles, 4 oz pumpkin puree, 1 T miso, 1/2 c dried tomatoes, 1/4 c dried jalapeños, 1 c water; toppings: herbs, kimchi, balsamic reduction, green tabasco

combine & heat; add toppings