A Symphony of Green Vegetables on a Garlicky Japanese Sweet Potato and Walnut Purée

The markets are displaying an inspiring abundance of vibrant green vegetables. The fresh, crisp stems of broccolini and asparagus and the sweetness of new peas beckon with their promise of spring.

Easy Oven Roasted Ratatouille

This recipe comes together in the oven, all at once. Just toss it all in, mix well, do something else for a while, and voila!

main dish, vegetables, entreeAyala Laufer-CahanaMarch 11, 2022vegetables, onion, pepper, zucchini, eggplant, mushroom, roastedComment

Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi in Tomato Sauce

These spinach ricotta dumplings are flavorful bombs of greens, they come out fluffy and light, and are a great vegetarian main dish

side dish, vegetables, entreeAyala Laufer-CahanaAugust 18, 2021spinach, gnocchi, ricotta, pasta, vegetables, tomato, vegetable, vegetarian, plant-basedComment

Green Farro With Kale, Spinach and Dill

If you aren’t into farro yet you soon will be. Here I cook it in a purée of leafy green vegetables and herbs for a delicious and highly nutritious dish.

grain dishes, entree, side dish, vegetablesAyala Laufer-CahanaJune 17, 2021spinach, kale, dill, cashew, farro, grain, whole grain, Whole Wheat, vegetableComment

Zucchini, Potato and Fresh Herbs Gratin

This dish relies on fresh herbs for its explosion of flavor. The fresh herbs also pack lots of nutrition—they’re a powerhouse of phytochemicals and antioxidants, and a great addition to your healthy diet. Use new potatoes and very fresh zucchini for best results.

entree, baked goods, vegetablesAyala Laufer-CahanaMarch 21, 2021zucchini, gratin, vegetarian, vegetable, potato, herbs, entree, summerComment

A Very Crunchy Jicama Salad

I am particularly fond of jicama’s flavor and crunch – it tastes like a crisp only-faintly-sweet apple. Jicama isn’t widely available in all markets, so you can replace it with kohlrabi, daikon radish, Jerusalem artichoke or water chestnuts

appetizers, salads, vegetables, side dishAyala Laufer-CahanaMarch 3, 2021jicama, salad, onion, carrot, pepper, herbs, avocadoComment

Green salad with mango, citrus and slivered almonds, with a quick vinaigrette

This is a salad you can make in 5-10 minutes. I make sure I always have ingredients for salad, this way, no matter how busy it gets there’s always time for a large bowl of salad, and your daily dose of veggies and fruit is guaranteed.

appetizers, side dish, vegetables, saladsAyala Laufer-CahanaSeptember 24, 2020salad, lettuce, mango, hemp, almonds, dressing, grapefruit, quick meal, thanksgivingComment

Pasta With Roasted Tomatoes, Capers and Labneh

Veggies take a central role in flavoring and in presence in this delicious pasta dish, comprising at least half of the serving bowl

entree, grain dishes, vegetables, side dishAyala Laufer-CahanaSeptember 4, 2020labne, capers, pasta, tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, pappardellaComment

Eggplant with soy garlicky tahini dressing and pickles on top

In this recipe, which is a deconstructed and upgraded baba ganouch, roasted eggplant is topped with a flavorful garlicky tahini, and a few colorful toppings.

Arugula, Pickled Zucchini and Fresh Corn Salad

salads, vegetables, appetizers, side dishAyala Laufer-CahanaMarch 10, 2020arugula, salad, zucchini, cucumber, olives, corn, pickled zucchini, red onion Comment

Beet Ravioli with Herbed Goat Cheese

These pasta free, gluten free morsels of vibrant color and flavor are pure veggie goodness, filled with a bite of delicious herbed cheese.

side dish, vegetables, appetizersAyala Laufer-CahanaMay 9, 2019beets, ravioli, goat cheese, herbs, gluten freeComment

Roasted Lemon Potatoes

Crispy potatoes complemented with the tangy, zesty lightness of lemons, a super easy side dish to lighten up the mood.

vegetables, side dishAyala Laufer-CahanaApril 1, 2019potato, lemon, pepper, vegetarian, vegan, side dish, gluten freeComment

Magic Roasted Cauliflower

Simple, healthy and delicious! This is a side dish that you can prepare in minutes, and it can also be served as a healthy snack.

vegetables, snacks, appetizersAyala Laufer-CahanaNovember 22, 2017cauliflower, turmeric, roasted vegetables, olive oil, thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarianComment

Mediterranean potato, onion, tomato and fresh herb bake

This easy, vegan, hearty dish combines the comfort of potatoes, with the light freshness of fresh basil and parsley, and the lovely redness of tomatoes and red spices.

baked goods, vegetables, entreeAyala Laufer-CahanaMay 18, 2017potato, tomato, scallion, basil, parsley, gratin, entree, vegan, vegetarian, onionComment

My Mom’s Super Comforting Vegetable Soup

This is the vegetarian/vegan version of the all-healing chicken soup. Works just as well, if not better.

soup, vegetables, appetizersAyala Laufer-CahanaJanuary 27, 2017soup, healing, vegetarian, vegan, barley, carrot, zucchini, celery, parsnipComment

A quick jicama snack

Here's a sweet intro to jicama, and a quick and easy way to serve it as a crunchy, juicy, tasty and super healthy snack, that's very low on calories.

vegetables, snacksAyala Laufer-CahanaSeptember 26, 2016jicama, lime, snack, vegetables, raw, vegetarian, veganComment

Zucchini “pappardelle” with lemon and herbs

As spring turns to summer, here’s a wonderfully fragrant and fresh light dish that uses what’s best this season.

vegetables, saladsAyala Laufer-CahanaMay 25, 2016zucchini, garlic, lemon, thyme, capers, recipe, parmesan, pine nuts, mint, parpadelle, vegetarianComment

Red lentil and spinach soup

This is a perfect winter soup: warmly spiced, nicely herbed, and thickened by pureed red lentils so that it’s hearty and filling without getting heavy.

appetizers, soup, vegetablesAyala Laufer-CahanaNovember 17, 2015lentil, red, red lentil, soup, carrot, miso, onion, cumin, spinach, vegan, vegetarian, thanksgivingComment

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