Cooking Method: Simmering

Beefless Stew

Beefless Stew

These recipe uses soy curls as the plant-based protein, with celery, onions, carrots, and peas in a vegetable broth for a tasty and hearty version of the classic stew. It's easy to make and sure to be a favorite for all!

By robertwalker

Garlic Green Beans

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Traditional Cranberry Sauce

Embellish any holiday dish with a ruby-red dollop of this classic tart and tangy sauce. Feel free to dress it up with a little orange zest, a squeeze of orange juice, a cinnamon stick, or a pinch of allspice. It’s also surprisingly good stirred into nonfat yogurt for a fruity breakfast treat. Cranberry sauce can be made up to 1 week before serving.

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Mashed Potatoes

Yukon Gold potatoes are the secret to making heart-healthy mashed potatoes, since they taste deliciously buttery all on their own. Look for these fist-sized potatoes in the produce aisle; they have a thin, yellow-brown skin and yellow flesh. Feel free to mix and match the herbs in this recipe, using all one type or creating a favorite combination. An easy-to-make, oil-free Roasted Garlic puree makes a crowd-pleasing addition, especially when the finished potatoes are topped with vegan Mushroom Gravy.

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Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts

These tiny cabbages—in the same plant family as broccoli and kale and, like them, powerhouses of vitamins and antioxidants—are matched with sweet, nutty chestnuts in this classic holiday dish. Unlike other nuts, chestnuts are allowed on the Ornish Reversal plan, since they are low in both calories and fat and high in heart-healthy vitamins, mineral, phytochemicals, and fiber. A sweet-tart balsamic glaze adds a final polish to this dish.

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Autumn Vegetables in Kabocha Squash

This dish makes a beautiful centerpiece to a holiday meal, filled with a medley of savory glazed autumn vegetables. The squash serves as a stunning holiday serving bowl that will keep the vegetables warm while mingling and infusing the flavors. It also makes a beautiful presentation when the squash is sliced and served on each plate with a spoonful of the vegetables.

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Tangy Deviled Eggs

These tangy deviled eggs are an excellent holiday appetizer with a heart-healthy twist. A fiber-rich, cholesterol-free white bean puree–tangy with chopped pickles, parsley, and onion–takes the place of the egg yolks here, so you can enjoy these deviled treats with a light heart. You can use any type of pickle and its accompanying brine to flavor these snacks; we particularly like the homey, sweet-and-sour variety known as bread and butter pickles, but choose your own favorite.

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Veggie Cutlets

** A favorite of Tanieca Downing, Ekahi Ornish RD - Recipe from “7 Secrets Cookbook” by Neva & Jim Brackett

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Mashed Cauliflower

Looking for warm winter comfort food that’s a little more exciting than plain old mashed potatoes? Scented with nutmeg and thyme, this creamy cauliflower puree offers a generous dose of cell-protective antioxidants and powerful phytochemicals, including cancer-protective isothiocyanates and indoles. If you can find golden cauliflower (sometimes called “cheddar” cauliflower), it will make a beautifully tinted mash. For a cheese-like accent, try garnishing the puree with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.

The original recipe can be found here: https://www.ornish.com/spectrum-recipes/mashed-cauliflower/

By robertwalker

Hawaiian-Style Chili

Description: Move over, Texas and Cincinnati. The Hawaiian take on America’s favorite stew brings pineapple and Maui onion into the mix for an unforgettable sweet counterpoint to the chili’s heat. Already packed with lots of fiber from the pineapple and plant protein from the kidney beans, island-style chili gets an additional healthy twist in the Ornish test kitchen, when we replace the greasy ground beef and bacon with heart-protective veggie crumbles. With so many delicious flavors mingling in one bowl, you’ll never miss the meat! Don’t just take our word for it. Invite some carnivorous friends over to share and see if they detect the swap.

Original recipe appears on the Ornish Kitchen and was developed in collaboration with Island Heart Care.

Serving Size: 1 1/4 cup chili over 2/3 cup rice

By robertwalker