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  • Lentil Curry [Jamaican Inspired] | The Naija Goddess

    < Back Lentil Curry [Jamaican Inspired] Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 30 min Serves: 4 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 2 tablespoon olive oil ▢ 1 medium yellow onion, chopped ▢ ½ red bell pepper, chopped ▢ 3 cloves garlic, minced ▢ 2 green onions, chopped ▢ 1 inch fresh ginger, grated ▢ 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme ▢ 1 ½ tablespoon Jamaican curry powder ▢ 2 teaspoon vegetable bouillon paste ▢ ½ teaspoon garam masala ▢ ½ teaspoon cumin ▢ ½ teaspoon paprika ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground allspice ▢ 1 cup green lentils ▢ 1 large russet potato, cubed ▢ 1 large carrot, cubed ▢ 4 cups vegetable broth ▢ 1 scotch bonnet pepper, left whole ▢ 2 cups spinach, packed ▢ 1 cup canned coconut milk ▢ 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter ▢ juice of 1 lime Preparation In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high. Once hot, add onions and peppers and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add in garlic, green onions, ginger, and thyme, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add curry powder, bouillon, garam masala, cumin, paprika, and allspice. Stir together and cook for 1 minute. Add lentils, potatoes, and carrots. Stir together. Add the broth and combine. Bring to a boil, add the scotch bonnet pepper, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook on simmer for 15-20 minutes. Lentils should be soft and vegetables tender. Add spinach, coconut milk, and peanut butter, if adding. Stir together well. Let cook for 5 minutes, spinach should be wilted. If your curry feels too thick, add additional broth to thin. Remove from the heat. Remove pepper and thyme sprigs. Stir in lime juice as desired. Serve with wild rice Previous Next

  • Italian Inspired Bean Balls | The Naija Goddess

    < Back Italian Inspired Bean Balls Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Serves: 4-5 Level: Beginner About the Recipe These bean balls are so delicious! They do not have the same texture of a meatballs, however, they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. When switching to a plant-based lifestyle, it is easy to get caught-up in foods looking or tasting exactly the same. The focus should be on learning to expand your palette and enjoy foods that are actually good for you. There are many tasty mock meat options for you to explore. However, these bean balls are so flavorful, I don't think it will be necessary. You be the judge! Ingredients INGREDIENTS 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced 1/3 cup nutritional yeast 1/4 quick cooking oats 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon vegetable base 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp red pepper flakes Salt and pepper to taste Preparation DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Add beans and sun-dried tomatoes to the food processor pulse several times 3. Add all remaining ingredients to the food processor and process until a dough comes together. 4. Using #24 scoop, scoop out ~10 balls and place them on the baking sheet. Alternatively, use your hands and make golf ball sized balls. 5. Bake the balls for 15 minutes and then flips the balls over. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. 6. Enjoy! Previous Next

  • Roasted Tikka Masala | The Naija Goddess

    < Back Roasted Tikka Masala Prep Time: 35 min Cook Time: 40 min Serves: 6 Level: Beginner Plus About the Recipe Ingredients 6 large tomatoes, large diced 1 red onion, large diced 1-2 whole garlic bulbs 1 tsp garam masala, ground 1 tsp cumin, ground 1 tsp coriander, ground 1/2 tsp turmeric, ground 1 tsp smoked paprika, ground 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, ground (optional) 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas 1 tbsp miso paste 1/3 cup cilantro, diced 2 tbsp plain coconut yogurt Preparation Preheat oven to 350°C. Add diced tomatoes and onions to a baking dish. Peel the papery outer layers from the whole garlic bulb, cut off the top 1/4 of the cloves and add the garlic to the baking dish. Drizzle everything with avocado oil and sprinkle with spices. Place in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, and the garlic is soft. Transfer all the roasted vegetables into a blender or pot and squeeze out roasted garlic. Pulse until the sauce is creamy and smooth or use a an emersion blender and blend in a pot until creamy. Add the sauce to a pot over medium heat and add chickpeas (if you used a blender). Simmer on low heat until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Stir in yogurt and cook for another minute. Serve warm over cooked rice, garnished with fresh cilantro. Previous Next

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