Ellen Boeke

Reminiscent of pasta with clam sauce, this flavor-packed dish features frozen artichoke hearts cooked to creamy perfection with tender linguine pasta. French green lentils add an earthy heft which is perfectly balanced by citrusy lemon zest, briny capers, and fragrant fresh oregano. Ready in 30 minutes or less, this dish comes together in about the […]

This spring veggie rice bowl, which comes together in just 15 minutes if you have cooked rice on hand, really does the trick when you’re craving something that’s both healthy and hearty. A bed of chewy red or black rice lays a tasty foundation for an assortment of colorful steamed veggies that are drizzled with […]

The rich aroma of these devilishly good roasted baby artichokes will have you drooling long before you bite into one. Lemon wedges add a background brightness that perfectly complements the subtle nuttiness of the artichokes, while the buttery sweetness of roasted garlic rounds out the flavors. The trick to keeping the artichokes moist is to […]

Ready in 30 minutes, this single-serve sweet potato-quinoa bowl makes a colorful and satisfying meal when you don’t have a ton of time on your hands. (If you’re making this recipe for more than one person, be sure to adjust the ingredient amounts.) Roasted sweet potatoes coated in a homemade shawarma seasoning give this hearty […]

Transport yourself to an Italian trattoria with this scrumptious vegan pasta that tickles your taste buds. Velvety avocado and starchy pasta cooking water are the keys to creating a creamy vegan tomato sauce that bursts with finger-licking goodness. Fresh basil adds a peppery lift, and a handful of spinach (or arugula) thrown in at the […]

This easy one-pot pasta is chock full of springtime veggies to create a simple and scrumptious  meal the whole family will love. Cherry tomatoes, green beans, carrots, and scallions add colorful crunch to angel hair noodles while creamy white beans offer extra heft. To let the fresh produce shine, the dish is seasoned with nutritional […]

Not sure what to eat during that transition between winter and spring? This creamy, dreamy, spinach artichoke soup is the answer to your seasonal woes. Spring onions, fennel, garlic, artichoke hearts, and greens pack this dish full of nourishing produce. Yukon Gold potatoes add extra heft and creaminess to the purée while fresh thyme leaves […]

This creative spread is a tasty mashup of basil pesto and a creamy artichoke dip. Fresh herbs and cashews are combined with rich artichoke hearts to create a lean, green spread that’s ideal for serving on toasted baguette slices, as a dip for fresh vegetables, or as a sandwich spread. Nutritional yeast lends cheesy undertones […]

Equal parts crunchy, refreshing, hearty, and zesty, this easy bulgur bowl is the perfect weekday lunch when you need something healthy and flavorful to power you through the day. The chewy whole grain bulgur base is infused with bright lemon juice and aromatic parsley before being piled high with zucchini, chickpeas, cabbage, and cucumber. We […]

Not sure how to steam a whole artichoke? An electric multicooker such as the Instant Pot turns this delicate task into a walk in the park. With this recipe, we show you how to cook artichokes to tender perfection in the Instant Pot and how to serve and eat them. We’ve also paired the steamed […]

No need for tortillas when you want to enjoy the flavors of fajitas—this scrumptious Southwestern pizza serves up all your favorite fajita fillings on a hearty whole wheat crust. A zesty black bean mash stands in for traditional tomato sauce, while a colorful assortment of bell peppers, onions, and portobello mushrooms cooked in spicy seasonings […]

Supercharge your side dish skills with this colorful, crunchy, and totally crave-worthy panko broccoli recipe. Each floret is simmered in flavorful veggie broth until tender, and then mixed with garlic-infused whole wheat panko bread crumbs for a crispy textural contrast. (Panko is great because you don’t need to toast it first. Just toss it in […]