Chickpea NOodle Soup
Whether you’re sick with a fever or a broken heart, this soup is the answer. We replaced the chicken in this classic comfort food with chickpeas to give you the protein you need to help recover when you’re feeling sick, and the broth filled with fresh thyme and garlic will smell so good your sinuses will want to clear up all on their own! If you’re still heartbroken, a little ice cream probably wouldn’t hurt, either! This recipe is straight from my new cookbook, The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook! (Which, by the way, is 45% OFF today for Cyber Monday! 🙌) It made a sneak appearance in my last cookbook too - it's THAT good, guys. This soup is single-handedly the most requested sick-day recipe in our home, and it's the one dish I always make for friends and family when they need a little pick-me-up, too.
It whips up easily and tastes so much like the real thing - with no chicken at all! Still packed with protein from the chickpeas and tons of flavor from all the fresh herbs, this soup is a serious crowd-pleaser. Scroll down and let's eat!
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium onions, chopped 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced 4 celery ribs, thinly sliced 6 - 8 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 2 quarts (1892 ml) vegetable broth 8 ounces (227 g) whole wheat rotini noodles 1 cup (240 g) cooked chickpeas salt + pepper to taste chopped fresh parsley, garnish crackers or bread, garnish DIRECTIONS In a cast-iron dutch oven or large soup pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat until melted. Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, fresh thyme & bay leaf and sauté until veggies are softened, but not browned. Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once the soup is boiling, add the noodles and chickpeas and cook about 8 minutes, until the noodles are almost completely cooked (don’t worry, they’ll continue cooking in the water). Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve with freshly chopped parsley and salty crackers or bread! TIPS Serves 6. Leftover soup can be refrigerated up to a week or frozen indefinitely and reheated as needed. You can sub gluten-free noodles here, if you prefer!
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Savory Stuffed Mushrooms
Until a few years ago at a holiday party, I thought I hated stuffed mushrooms. I'd never actually tried them before that but I wasn't a huge fan of mushrooms and it seemed to me like no matter what you stuffed them with, they could't possibly taste that great. I was very, very wrong. The older I get, the more I like mushrooms - they're still not my favorite on their own, but the earthy, rich, almost meaty flavor they lend to dishes is both impressive and delicious, as far as I'm concerned.
Anyway, a friend brought some stuffed mushrooms to that holiday party a few years ago, I tried them, and before I knew it I was popping button mushrooms in my mouth like they were going out of style. I was hooked! But that was over two years ago, and this is the first time I've made a stuffed mushroom recipe since that is just so out of this world I had to share it with you guys. I know there are tons of recipes for this dish online, but I promise this one is really good. And pretty easy, too! It's packed with flavor, the filling has great texture, and the homemade parmesan cheese on top adds some fanciness and helps keep the filling moist. The whole things comes together in your mouth like WOAH. This is a recipe worthy of sharing at your next Holiday party - it's a serious crowd-pleaser! Let's get cookin'.
INGREDIENTS
Stuffed Mushrooms: 24 ounces cremini mushrooms, stems removed 2 tablespoons coconut oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 shallots, chopped 4 cups fresh spinach 1 cup wild rice, cooked 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper fresh chopped parsley, for garnish Parmesan Cheeze: 1 cup cashews 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Gently wash the mushrooms and remove the stems. Place them cap down onto a lined baking sheet and set aside. In a large cast iron pan, melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and shallots until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach, stirring continuously until it has wilted. Remove the pan from heat and pour the cooked veggies into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the wild rice, roasted red peppers, walnuts, bread crumbs, parsley, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss the mixture together and set it aside to cool for a few minutes. While the mixture cools, you can prepare the parmesan cheeze by placing all of the ingredients into a food processor and pulsing until the mixture becomes a fine meal. Save some (about 1/4-1/2 cup) to sprinkle over the mushrooms and save the rest in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 weeks. When the mixture has cooled enough to handle, use a spoon, ice cream scoop, or your fingers to scoop the mixture into the cap of each mushroom. The amount you use will vary depending on the size of the mushroom cap. Once all the caps are filled, sprinkle the reserved parmesan cheeze over the top. Bake the stuffed mushrooms for 20-25 minutes, until tender. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve immediately! NOTES It was hard to come up with just how many people this serves since it really depends on how big the shrooms are, how many people are around, and how many each person eats BUT this recipe gave me 1 packed baking sheet full of stuffed mushrooms. Leftovers can be saved in the fridge up to 3 days. They are best reheated in a microwave or in an oven at about 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, though they may get slightly softer after reheating. 
Garam Masala Roasted Acorn Squash
Thanksgiving is really all about the sides for vegans. I feel like a nut loaf is okay and Tofurkey is fun, but I would be really happy with cranberry sauce, 'taters, some delicious veggies, and a big ol' slice of pie instead. In at attempt to come up with creative and delicious ways to squeeze more veggies onto the table, we came up with this impressive dish. It packs so much flavor you're friends and fam won't believe you whipped it up yourself and looks so good you might not be able to believe it, either! We love squash, but roasting it in garam masala and pairing it with tangy lemon tahini sauce, sweet pomegranate arils, crunchy pepitas and a sprinkle of fresh parsley takes it to a whole new level. Plus, it really couldn't be easier - and who really wants to spend extra time in the kitchen while everyones catching up around the dining room table? This recipe calls for 1 squash and serves 4, but can easily be doubled for larger parties. Let's eat!
[Oh and just so you know, this is just the start of all the Thanksgiving goodness we'll be posting this month. Look for a new table-approved recipe from us every couple days until the 26th!]
INGREDIENTS
1 medium-sized acorn squash 1 tablespoon coconut or olive oil 3/4 teaspoon garam masala salt + pepper to taste 1/2 cup tahini 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 - 1/2 cup water, as needed 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds 2 tablespoons pepitas 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Slice both ends off of the squash and scoop out the seed goop. Slice the squash into 1/2 inch slices and lay in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with garam masala, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until squash is fork tender and browned. While squash roasts, combine tahini, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor. Add water a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Scoop into a bowl. When squash is roasted, remove from the oven and serve warm with tahini sauce, pomegranate seeds, pepitas, and fresh parsley. Enjoy! NOTES Serves 4. Leftovers can be saved in the fridge overnight. but it's a dish best served warm! Don't have garam masala? Try curry! Don't have acorn squash? Try delicata! This recipe is easily customizable. Prepping for a holiday meal? Prep everything ahead except the roasted squash and save lots of time!
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