Cuisine: American
Roasted Butternut Squash
This simple vegetable side dish is naturally sweet and abundant in protective antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. Loosely covering the squash with a sheet of foil helps prevent it from drying out during baking. Pre-cut butternut squash is now sold in many supermarkets, making this dish even easier to prepare.
Tofu Turkey
See this great recipe for tofu turkey and many more at Down To Earth: https://www.downtoearth.org/recipes/main-courses/tofu-turkey
Veggie Cutlets
** A favorite of Tanieca Downing, Ekahi Ornish RD - Recipe from “7 Secrets Cookbook” by Neva & Jim Brackett
Pumpkin Pie
There’s plenty to be thankful for in this classic holiday dessert, now updated with lots of health-promoting ingredients, less sugar, and no saturated fat or cholesterol. A slice of this robustly flavorful pie is rich in antioxidants, omega 3s, and phytonutrients, making it a perfect ending to a meal full of gratitude for good health and happiness. Want to take the stress out of your holiday dessert preparations? Make this pie two to three days in advance and store it in the refrigerator until needed.
The original recipe appears here: https://www.ornish.com/spectrum-recipes/pumpkin-pie/
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/
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
Cheater Baked Beans
These are “cheater” because the recipe uses canned beans - perfect for a busy schedule or your next potluck.