Serving Suggestions & Ingredients
May 1 Serving Suggestions
The Plant Cafe Lentil and Beet Burger Patty
Keeps well for up to 3 days. Warm burger in toaster oven or oven at 350F for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through. Alternatively, warm in cast iron skillet over medium low for 3-5 mins a side. Warm kale in skillet over low heat for one to two minutes on each side (just like a tortilla!) Top with pickled onion and balsamic. This would be great topped with some goat cheese if you please!
Smoked Paprika Bok Choy Ramen with Detoxing Dashi Broth
Keeps well for up to one week. In medium saucepan bring 1-2 quarts of water to boil, add ramen and cook 4 – 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, heat Dashi broth and vegetables to a simmer. Drain noodles, add to broth, and enjoy! Top with a soft boiled egg to take it to the next level!
Chilled Buckwheat Noodles with Red Cabbage & Roasted Broccoli
Keeps well for 5-7 days. Enjoy chilled as a lovely side to any entree, or on its own for lunch. For extra protein (buckwheat already has a good serving) Top with roasted fish or chicken!
Spicy Smashed Thai Bean Salad with Millet - Substituted Tomato for Mango
Keeps well for 5-7 days. Enjoy cool or at room temperature. It’s lovely topped with chicken, fish, a fried egg, or simply on its own. Prefer it warm? Heat on low in a skillet until just warmed through.
Sesame Chicken Salad with Cucumber Noodles
Best within 2 days of receiving. Toss salad with dressing and enjoy! This salad makes a perfect quick and delicious lunch, and is great topped with avocado!
Mushroom, Tomato and Caramelized Onion Frittata with Herbed Goat Cheese
Keeps well for up to one week. Warm in toaster oven or oven preheated to 350F for 8-10 mins or until heated through. Enjoy as breakfast, lunch or dinner with some lightly dressed greens!
Sprouted cornbread Muffins with Feta and Fresh Rosemary
Keeps for up to one week, refrigerated. Warm in TOaster oven at 350 for 3-5 min. enjoy as a perfect snack or quick breakfast option! Also makes a great accompaniment to any dinner table, served warm with some butter or ghee.
Cinnamon and Raisin Oat & Seed Bread
Keeps well for up to two weeks, refrigerated. Slice, toast, and serve with butter, ghee, or our favorite - the Sprouted Cashew and Macadamia nut butter!
Sweet and Savory Sprouted Cashew and Macadamia Nut Butter
Keeps well for up to one week. Enjoy on toast, fruit, in smoothies, with or even with ice cream!
April 24 Serving Suggestions
Cashew Corn Chowder
Keeps well for up to one week. Warm in saucepan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through. Serve with a drizzle of our Cilantro Cashew Cream, or top with avocado! This soup is lovely on its own, or served with a bright salad.
Chickpea, Jalapeño and Curried Cauliflower Salad with Hazelnuts
Best enjoyed within 3-4 days. Assemble salad and enjoy. Makes a great grain bowl topping with a drizzle of our Cilantro Cashew Cream, as a side to your favorite protein, or enjoyed on its own!
Thai Quinoa Salad with Ginger, Tamarind and Almond Dressing
Best within 3-4 days. Toss salad and serve. We love this salad topped with a runny fried egg for a quick lunch or dinner.
Brown Butter Glazed Carrots with Miso Ginger Carrot Top Relish
Best within 3-4 days of receiving. Preheat oven or toaster to 350F and warm carrots in oven proof dish for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through. Alternatively, for more browning, heat in cast iron skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes a side. Top with the Relish and enjoy! These carrots are fabulous as a side to any protein, and also make a wonderful grain bowl topping.
Turmeric, Ginger and Lemongrass Crusted Rock Cod Soup with Sprouted Grains
Best within 5-6 days of receiving. Warm in saucepan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through. Serve alongside our Brown Butter Glazed Carrots for a lovely balanced meal.
Yotam Ottolenghi's Savory Broccoli Cake
Keeps well for up to one week. Preheat oven or toaster to 350F and warm in oven proof dish for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through. Serve with a side of dressed greens for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Candy Cap Blondies with Sprouted Flour and Brown Butter
Keeps well for up to 10 days, refrigerated. Enjoy as a decadent snack, or dessert! Take it to the next level and serve a la mode style - warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Cilantro Cashew Cream
Keeps well for up to one week. This versatile sauce can be used to enhance almost any dish! It is wonderful drizzles on our Cashew Corn Chowder, as a taco topping, pasta sauce, drizzled on roasted veggies or fresh greens, avocado toast, and more! The possibilities are endless!
Sprouted Oat and Seed Bread with Fresh Onion and Dill
Keeps well for up to one week, refrigerated. Slice toast, and enjoy with your favorite toast toppings! This week we love our bread with some avocado and Cilantro Cashew Cream!
April 17 Serving Suggestions
Seared Zucchini and Oyster Mushroom Soup with Kafir Lime and Ginger Sauteed Black Chickpeas
Keeps well for up to one week. Heat over medium/low for 5-8 minutes, or until heated through. Serve with some slices of our Oat and Seed Bread for a hearty lunch.
Black Bean and Mango Salad with Sprouts and Cumin - Lime Dressing
Best within 3-4 days of receiving. Toss salad, and enjoy! This salad is wonderful on its own, atop your favorite grain, or served as a side dish to liven up any meal.. Top with ripe avocado if you’ve got one!
Wild and Basmati Rice Broccoli Fritters with Spicy Greens, Red Onion, and Herbed Balsamic Dressing
Keeps well for 4-5 days. To warm fritters, heat in a 350F oven or toaster oven for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through. Assemble salad and enjoy! Serve with our Turkey Meatballs for a lovely and impressive dinner.
Harvest Salad with Shallot & Dijon Vinaigrette
Best within 2-3 days of receiving. Toss salad with dressing and enjoy! This salad is wonderful with the addition of chicken or wild salmon, or simply on its own.
Lemon & Mint Turkey and Feta Meatballs with Cucumber Tzatziki Sauce
Keeps well for 5-6 days. To heat meatballs, preheat oven or toaster oven to 350F and warm in an ovenproof dish for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through. Alternatively, warm in a cast iron skillet over medium heat, for 3-4 minutes a side. Serve with Tzatziki, and enjoy over your favorite grain, stuffed in a pita, or alongside any of our salads this week!
Asparagus, Red Potato, Fresh Thyme and Gruyere Frittata
Keeps well for up to one week. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350F and warm in an ovenproof dish for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through. Serve alongside some lightly dressed greens for a veggie packed breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Basil Thyme Balsamic Vinaigrette
Keeps well for up to two weeks. Use as a salad dressing, dip, or enjoy on pizza, sandwiches, frittata, and more!
Velvety Black Bean Brownies
Keeps well for 10 days, refrigerated. Enjoy any time as a protein packed snack! These are especially delicious with coffee or tea!
Sprouted Oat and Seed Bread with Sesame and Black Pepper
Keeps well for up to two weeks. Slice, toast, and serve with your favorite toast toppings. This bread is fabulous with avocado and our Herbed Balsamic.
April 3 Serving Suggestions
Zesty Super Green Soup
Keeps well for up to one week. Heat over medium low for 5-8 minutes or until heated through. Serve with squeeze of lemon, and a dash of hot sauce. Pairs well with our Sprouted Oat & Seed Bread with Cumin and Tahini.
Falafel Salad with Tangy Tahini Dressing
Best enjoyed within 1-2 days of receiving. Remove falafel and toast at 400F a for 3-6 min. Toss salad in the vinaigrette. Top with falafel and drizzle tahini dressing over top.
Roasted Carrots with Sprouts, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Lemony Thyme Greek Yogurt
Best within 2-3 days of receiving. Bring a cast iron, or other, skillet to hot with a high heat oil. Sear carrots for 3 mins a side until darkened. Top with yogurt sauce, pumpkin seeds, and sprouts, and serve immediately. Avocado on hand? Slice and add it on top!
Sweet Potato and Pesto Picnic Salad
Best within 4-5 days of receiving. Enjoy at room temperature or if you prefer a warm meal, remove mint and eggs and heat at a medium temperature in a skillet. Remove from heat and toss in pesto and top with eggs and herbs.
Chicken Sausage Ragu with Zucchini Noodles
Best within 4-5 days. Heat a saucepan on med-high heat and add noodles and ragu for 4-6 minutes allowing zucchini noodles to soften a bit. For al dente noodles keep the heat lower and cook for 2-3 minutes or just until warm.
Cornbread Frittata with Jalapeno & Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower
Keeps well for up to one week. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 400F and heat for 5-6 mins, or until heated through. Serve with a green salad for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Cinnamon and Lime Coconut Macaroons
Keeps well for up to one week. Store in airtight container if keeping more than 2 days. Enjoy straight out of the bag, or heat in a 350F oven for 5-6 mins or until just crispy on top!
Sun-Dried Tomato and Jalapeño Dip
Keeps well for up to 10 days. Enjoy as a dip for crackers, chips, or veggies, as a pizza base, or even as a pasta sauce!
Sprouted Oat and Seed Bread with Cumin and Tahini
Keeps well for up to two weeks, refrigerated. Slice, toast, and serve with your favorite toast toppings, like our Sun Dried Tomato and Jalapeno Spread!
March 27, 2018 Serving Suggestions
Thai Red Lentil Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger
Keeps well for up to one week. Heat on medium low for 5-8 mins or until heated through. Careful not to bring to boil as coconut milk is delicate. Serve alongside our Sesame Miso Quinoa for a lovely balanced meal.
Black Bean & Buckwheat Jalapeño Burgers with Feta
Keeps well for up to one week. Heat in oven at 350F for 10-12 mins or until heated through. Serve with avocado, and hot sauce, and on your favorite burger bun, or lettuce wrap.
Roasted Beet and Fennel Salad with a Tangy Citrus Vinaigrette
Best within 2 days of receiving. Toss and serve. Makes a wonderful lunch or dinner paired with chicken, fish, or your favorite protein.
Sesame Miso Quinoa with Sauteed Vegetables
Best within 2-3 days of receiving. Toss and serve as a grain bowl topped with your favorite protein (we love this with a fried egg), or alongside our red lentil soup.
Lemongrass Coconut Soup with Chicken
Keeps well for up to one week. Heat on medium low for 5-8 mins or until heated through. Careful not to bring to boil as coconut milk is delicate. Serve alongside our Sesame Miso Quinoa for a great dinner, or on its own for lunch.
Spinach, Rosemary Potato and Caramelized Onion Frittata with Pesto and Feta
Keeps for up to one week. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350F and heat for 7-10 mins, or until heated through. Serve with a side salad dressed in a bright vinaigrette.
Blueberry Buckwheat Scones
Refrigerate in airtight container if keeping more than 2 days. Toast at 350 F for 2-3 mins for a more crumbly Scone or simply allow to come to room temperature before enjoying. Great with coffee or tea, or as a snack.
Vegan Basil and Cilantro Pesto
Keeps well for up to 3 weeks. Serve with pasta, on bread, as a pizza base, or toast topping! The possibilities are endless!
Rosemary & Garlic Sprouted Oat & Seed Bread
Keeps well for up to two weeks, refrigerated. Slice, toast, and serve with your favorite toast toppings! Try it with our pesto!