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• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced or grated
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh turmeric, or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1-2 serrano peppers, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• salt to taste
• Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
• 1 cup (180-190g) red lentils
• 2 cups (480 mL) low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 (14-ounce / 400g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (13.5-ounce/400 mL) can full-fat coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened creamy almond butter
• 1/2 a small lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup (~8g) fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
• For serving: Basmati or Jasmine rice and Indian flatbread

1. Rinse the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear.

2. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the coconut oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, and Serrano pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent garlic from burning.

3. Add the cumin, coriander, chili powder, curry powder, garam masala, salt, and black pepper to taste, and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant, tossing frequently to prevent burning.

4. Pour in the vegetable broth, and use a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Add in the lentils and the crushed tomatoes and mix well. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer for 20 - 25 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked through and have mostly softened.

5. Remove the lid and stir in the coconut milk, almond butter, along with salt and pepper to taste Continue cooking on low heat, uncovered for 5 - 8 minutes, until the curry is thick and creamy.

6. Finally, stir in the lemon juice and cilantro, and turn off the heat. If you want your lentils to be even creamier and more on the puréed side, use an immersion blender to lightly purée the curry.

7. Serve the curry with rice and/or Indian flatbread and garnish with additional cilantro. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.

• 2 cups tomato puree, (not crushed tomatoes)
• 3/4 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons molasses
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons tamari
• 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 Tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. In a 4 quart crockpot, stir together the tomato puree, vinegar, molasses, tamari and mustard until combined.
2. Whisk in the remaining ingredients.
3. Cook, uncovered, on high for 3 1/2 - 4 hours until thickened and darkened in color.
4. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month, or freeze for up to 6 months.

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 red bell peppers, diced
• 2 jalapeño peppers (1 minced, 1sliced)
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (15-oz.) can red enchilada sauce
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 (15-oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• tortilla chips
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
• Black pepper
• Sour cream and avocado, for topping

1. In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, minced jalapeño, cumin, garlic powder, & salt. Cook, stirring, until vegetables begin to char in spots, 7 - 8 minutes.

2. Add the broth, enchilada sauce, corn, tomatoes, black beans, & pinto beans. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the soup is thickened, 10 - 12 minutes.

3. Preheat the broiler. Spread the tortilla chips in a single layer on a baking sheet and top with the cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, 2 - 3 minutes, rotate the baking sheet as needed to avoid burning.

4. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and top with the chips, sour cream, avocado, and sliced jalapeño.

• 2 cups dried chickpeas
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, stems removed
• 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed
• 1/2 cup fresh dill, stems removed
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 7–8 garlic cloves, peeled
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• Oil for frying

1. 1DAY AHEAD OF TIME. Soak the dried chickpeas and baking soda in a large bowl filled. Cover the dried chickpeas with two inches over top. The chickpeas will expand as they soak. Soak overnight for at least 18 hours. When ready, drain the chickpeas completely and pat them dry.

2. Add the chickpeas, herbs, onions, garlic and spices to the large bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade. Bend into a paste.

3. Transfer the falafel mixture to a container and cover tightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight until ready to cook.

4. Before frying, add the baking powder and sesame seeds to the falafel mixture and stir together.

5. Scoop tablespoonfuls of the falafel mixture and form into patties Wet your hands as you form the patties.

6. Fill a medium saucepan 3 inches up with oil. Heat the oil on medium-high until it bubbles softly. Carefully drop the falafel patties in the oil, let them fry for about 3 to 5 minutes or so until crispy and medium brown on the outside. Avoid crowding the falafel in the saucepan, fry them in batches if necessary.

7. Place the fried falafel patties in a colander or plate lined with paper towels to drain.

8. Serve falafel hot next to other small plates; or assemble the falafel patties in pita bread with tahini or hummus, arugula, tomato and cucumbers. Enjoy!