Ellen Boeke

Green bean plants can be prolific! If you find yourself with more beans than you can handle, these spicy pickled green beans are a flavor-packed way to use them up and make an excellent addition to salads, grain bowls, burgers, and sandwiches. If you’re new to pickling, these refrigerator pickles are a great place to […]

Zucchini is one of those plants that can easily get out of hand in the garden! Whether you’re inundated by a bumper crop or you got carried away at the farmers market, this lemony zucchini and potato soup is a win-win all around. A buttery leek and potato base gets a boost of green from […]

This vegetarian antipasto salad combines the best Mediterranean flavors into a gorgeous meal, perfect for gobbling up as the day cools down. Instead of cured meats and cheeses, oven-roasted veggies and garlic toast are the hook for this healthy vegan dish. A whole garlic bulb is roasted until buttery and spread onto toasted whole grain […]

Smoky grilled bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, and strips of creamy tofu are the stars of  these hearty all-season grain bowls. (Feel free to grill indoors using a grill pan or outside on the BBQ.) A homemade ponzu sauce brushed on the veggies and tofu before grilling lends citrusy umami notes, while a bed of brown […]

Sick of the same old avocado toast? With a few extra minutes and a handful of fresh ingredients, this Southwestern take on an old favorite delivers big on flavor and features a velvety chili-seasoned bean mash for extra heft. A spicy gremolata adds fresh herb goodness and perfectly complements the creamy beans and avocado. Our […]

Prepare your taste buds for a good time! These mouthwatering stuffed mushrooms, are perfect for special occasions. The Mediterranean-style quinoa filling features earthy artichoke hearts (canned or frozen), bright shredded radishes, buttery pistachios, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. You can grill the portobello mushrooms in a grill pan on your stove or directly on the grates […]

Saucy, colorful, fresh, and satisfying—this vegan gnocchi hits all the right notes. Store-bought whole wheat gnocchi is an excellent way to add variety to your menu and requires minimal cooking time. The pillowy, tender gnocchi melt in your mouth and absorb the rich flavors of fresh tomatoes, green garlic, and zucchini. Canned white beans add […]

This colorful, single-serve barley bowl will put you in the mood for dining outside and is perfect for when the markets are loaded with petite fingerling potatoes and fresh ears of corn. (If you’re making this recipe for more than one person, be sure to adjust the ingredient amounts.) Sweet, pan-roasted corn combines with creamy […]

Whole wheat orzo gives this pasta dish a risotto-like quality and is ready in just 25 minutes. The orzo is cooked with vegetable broth, fresh thyme, and garlic, ensuring a rich flavor. A cannellini bean sauce infused with the citrusy notes of lemon zest gives the dish a creamy feel without being heavy. Wilted arugula, […]

Pickled cauliflower adds a tangy, herbal element to this earthy farro salad. This tasty recipe is quick to make if you think of it in two parts. The day before, spend a few minutes preparing the cauliflower pickle: Mustard seeds, garlic, and fresh oregano create an aromatic base, while crushed red pepper adds a little […]

Sweet, colorful carrots tinged with the warming tones of za’atar seasoning stand front and center in this delicious dish brimming with Middle Eastern flavors. A hefty base of earthy lentils simmered with tomato paste, veggie broth, and fresh thyme perfectly complement the tender carrots. Plump raisins and salty olives add depth to the lentils, while […]

Served over a bed of brown rice, these irresistible Spanish-style fava beans make a delicious hearty meal. Smoked paprika gives this classic dish an unmistakably smoky flavor, while fresh Roma tomatoes (or other tomatoes) combine with onion and garlic to create an aromatic tomato sauce. This vegan version skips the ham in favor of tender, […]