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Q: Your latest food discovery?

a: A recent and very exciting food discovery of mine was learning

how to use tofu as a replacement for eggs in breakfast dishes such

as omelets and scrambled eggs. As odd as it sounds, tofu works

wonderfully in place of eggs as it mimics their texture, and when

prepared with the right ingredients and spices, the flavor can be

quite similar to typical egg dishes.

Q: What ingredients do you think are underused?

a: I’ve been experimenting with lentils a lot recently, and I feel like

they are underused! These tiny legumes are not nearly as bland

and boring as they may seem. They are packed with protein, fiber

and many beneficial nutrients, and are also quite versatile, being a

key ingredient in many of my wraps, dips, soups and salads. Don’t

be afraid to get creative and try out new cooking methods or spice

combinations!

“Don’t be afraid to

get creative and

try out new cooking

methods or spice

combinations! ”

ingRedients

Nacho Cheese

1½ cups gold potatoes, peeled

and cubed

¼ cup mild diced green chilies

¼ cup water

3 tbsp grapeseed oil, or any oil

neutral in flavor

2 tbsp nutritional yeast

2 tsp lemon juice

½ tsp each: salt, paprika, ground

cumin, garlic powder, cayenne

pepper

Beans and Veggies

2 tbsp grapeseed oil, or any oil

neutral in flavor

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ medium red onion, julienned

1 red bell pepper, julienned

½ tsp each: salt, ground cumin,

paprika

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed

and drained

For Serving

3-5 cups corn tortilla chips

Diced tomatoes

Cilantro

Avocado

Lime juice

Hot sauce

Chili lime seasoning

method

Boil cubed potatoes in a covered pot

of water on medium heat for 8-10

minutes, until fork tender. Be careful

not to overcook. Rinse and drain in

cold water.

Combine potatoes with the remaining

ingredients for the nacho cheese in

a high-speed blender and mix until

smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Prepare beans and veggies. Heat

oil in a large pan on medium/high

heat. Add onion, bell pepper, minced

garlic and spices. Cook ingredients

on medium/high heat for about 5

minutes, until the onion and bell

pepper are softened and slightly

caramelized. Add black beans and

cook another minute to heat.

To serve, arrange chips on large

serving platter. Top with nacho

cheese and the rest of your

toppings. Enjoy immediately!

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(^) Vegan
Nachos
Sophie Nguyen