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Za’atar Vegan Lentil Neatloaf

4 cups Organic French Lentils (Green)1 Veggie Boullion 1 Bay leaf1 Yellow Onion Diced2&1/2 Cups Cremini White Mushrooms diced1 Large Red Bell Pepper diced4 Carrots diced4 Celery Stalks diced4 Garlic Cloves diced4 Tbs. Flax Seed ground1 Tbs. Fresh Oregano1 tsp. Fresh Thyme4 tsp. Za’atar Spice1 Tbs. Fresh Parsley diced4 Tbs. Tomato Puree1/4 cup White Vermouth1&1/2 Cups Breadcrumbs, 3 slices of …

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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto with Cast Iron Garlic Bread

1 jar of Mediterranean Organic Sun-Dried Tomatoes1 Clove Minced GarlicVery small pinch of salt Blend and you have some of the best Pesto and so easy! Use it as a side dip, on sandwiches or pastas. GARLIC CAST IRON BREAD 4 Slices of your favorite Sourdough Bread *Flax Seeded picturedIron SkilletOrganic Garlic Salt1 Clove Garlic Minced Grapeseed Oil Heat your …

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Mediterranean Chickpea, Kale, Artichoke Bowl with Lemon Tahini Dressing and Black Ash Vegan Cheese

Kale and Mixed Greens from GardenQuinoaChickpeas sautéed in Marash PepperSun-dried TomatoesHeirloom TomatoesMasseira Mirogallo ArtichokesMiyoko’s Creamery Black Ash Vegan CheeseSqueeze of lemon and lemon peels CHICKPEASSauté in cast iron pan until lightly browned turning frequently, add marash Pepper while cooking. I always use Jovial Chickpeas, they come in a jar and are pressure cooked, and taste exquisite, So easy too! QUINOA1 …

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Savory Mediterranean Avocado Toast

Polenta Sourdough ToastMiyoko’s Creamery Sun-dried Tomato Vegan CheeseAvocadoPiquilo Spanish PeppersTomatoPan roasted Chickpeas with Marash PepperBasil PestoBlack Olive Tapenade Garnish: Rallis Olive Oil, Garden Fresh Oregano, Fresh Thyme, Urfa Black Pepper Toast and layer with the above ingredients! You could just use Avocado, and artisan vegan cheese, chickpeas, some greens, like arugula or sprouts. I’m so grateful to have a local …

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Spanish Med Pochas Bean Dip w/Lemon Mustard Dressing

13 ounce jar of Pochas Beans6 cloves garlic finely chopped 1 Red Pepper diced Lemond Mustard Dressing is on previous post Blend the beans add the dressing, possibly 1/4 cup to less than 1/2 cup. Add garlic into a Cuisinart and blend. Add the peppers and blend with a fork. BROCCOLI Saute in a little garlic, splash the pan with …

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Heavenly Hummus Bowl

HUMMUS 2 cups Jovial Organic jarred Chickpeas reserve 1/2 the liquid 4 Cloves garlic chopped 1 Lemon juiced 1 tbs. browned Cumin Seed 2 tbs. EVOO Salt Garnish ~ Smoked Paprika, EVOO, Chickpeas sautéd, Marash Red Pepper, and Urfa Black Pepper Blend all ingredients, adding the reserved chickpea liquid until smooth, you can also use water if needed for desired …

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Earthy Comfort Creamy bowl of Polenta with Tomatoes and Olives

  4 cups of water 1 cup of Polenta 1 cup of Soy Milk Miyoko’s Butter Malton Salt Cherry Tomatoes Black Olives Boil 4 cups of water in medium size stockpot, salt the water, add the polenta and reduce the heat to simmer, stirring frequently approx 15 minutes, taste for doneness.  As liquid reduces add Soy Milk gradually until you …

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Divine Mediterranean Layered Avocado Toast

Della Fattoria Bakery Bread ~Sesame Crusted Toast and rub with garlic clove Layer with ~ Black Olive Tapenade Harissa Miyoko’s Kitchen Garlic Herb Cheese Avocado Basil Pesto Tomato Sprinkle with Malton Salt/Urfa Pepper Top with Matiz Piquillo Roasted Red Pepper Dash of Finest Organic Raw EVOO and Sesame Seeds Luckily I have an amazing Spanish Specialty Food Store close, and …

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Vegan Garden Tomato Gazpacho Soup

TOMATO SOUP BASE~ 4 Cups Heirloom Tomatoes 1/2 Lemon juiced 1/2 Bunch Basil destemmed 2-4 Cloves Garlic Pink Himalayan Salt 1 Large Lemon Cucumber diced 1/2 small red onion diced 2 cups Heirloom Tomatoes chopped/slightly diced Pink Himalayan Salt Mix together in a bowl with a squeeze of lemon and salt. Add to soup base with some raw black olives …

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Luscious Morning/Lunch Bagel

Organic Seeded BagelKitehill Cream Chive Cream Cheese Kitehill Cream Chive Cream Cheese Black Olive Tapenade Basil Pesto Heirloom Tomato 3 Sun-dried Tomatoes Sliced Cucumbers Jalepeño Basil Leaves Sprouts Toast bagel, and layer thickly with cream cheese, then add each layer, I always have these organic condiments in my fridge so it makes it easy to whip up any Mediterranean dish …