Category: Side Dishes
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Arugula, Radicchio and Escarole Salad
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbs. white vinegar 2 tsp. Ideal Protein balsamic vinaigrette 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1 cup baby arugula leaves 1/2 head radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces 1 head escarole, pale yellow inner leaves only, torn into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves Directions: In the bottom of…
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Charred Eggplant and Tahini Spread
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, cut lengthwise into quarters ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 clove garlic finely grated 1 tsp. finely grate lemon zest 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbs. tahini (sesame seed paste) ¾ tsp. ground cumin Toasted sesame seeds Directions: Preheat an…
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Celery Slaw with Shrimp
Ingredients: ½ cup Walden Farms ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup unfiltered cider vinegar 1 tsp. dry mustard 1 garlic clove, minced 2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 Tbs. olive oil 1 tsp. mild Spanish smoked paprika, pimento de La Vera Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste ½ head green cabbage, cored…
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Broccolini with Garlic and Anchovies
Ingredients 2 bunches broccolini, each about 10 oz., stem ends trimmed Sea salt, to taste 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced Pinch of red pepper flakes 6 olive-oil packed anchovy filets 2 Tbsp. capers, rinsed and drained Directions Fill a large pot ¾ full of water and bring to a boil…
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Broccoli with Red Pepper Flakes and Garlic Chips
Ingredients 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. thin, crosswise-cut garlic slices ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes 1 bunch broccoli, about ½ lb. Directions In a small frying pan over medium-low heat, combine the olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes Heat, stirring, just until the garlic begins to turn golden on the edges…
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Bell Peppers Baked with Tomatoes
Ingredients 6 bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips or bite-sized pieces 12 oz. cherry tomatoes, stemmed 4 to 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 2 tsp. minced fresh oregano, marjoram, or thyme leaves Sea salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste) 2 Tbsp. fresh basil…
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Ideal Protein and Chef Verati’s Special Easter Menu
Appetizer Mango Salsa Stuffed Eggs – Serves 4 4 eggs, soft boiled and halved 1 cup kale, chopped 1/4 cup yellow bell peppers, minced 1/4 cup tomatoes, minced ¼ cup red onion, minced 2 Tbsp Ideal Protein Italian Dressing 1 Tbsp IP mango pre-made drink sea salt & pepper to taste Salsa base: Mix together…
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Acqua Pazza (Fish Simmered in Tomato-Garlic Broth)
Ingredients: ¼ cup plus 2/3 cup olive oil 6 large garlic cloves Pinch of red chili flakes 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 Tbs. capers 4 cups water 6 red snapper or striped bass fillets, each about 6 oz., skin on Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste ½ cup all-purpose flour 12 ripe…
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Wild Greens Frittata
Ingredients: About 1 lb. leafy greens, such as spinach, chard, broccoli rabe or arugula, tough stems removed 1 cup water 8 eggs Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste ¼ cup olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced Directions: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the greens and water. Cover and cook until tender,…
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Smoked Trout Salad
Ingredients: 2 ½ bunches watercress 1 ½ Tbs. olive oil 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. white vinegar ½ tsp. freshly ground white pepper ¼ tsp. salt 2 heads Belgian endive, cored and cut lengthwise into slices ¼ inch thick ¼ cup chopped fresh tarragon 4-5 smoked trout fillets, about 1 lb. total (skin and…