Val's recipes sort of

[vegyluvver]

I was trying to figure out where to keep a list of the meals I try that work well for me. I hope it's okay if I just put a thread here.

[vegyluvver]

Instant Pot for 10 minutes:

Big bag of mixed veggies
Cup of frozen okra
Small bag frozen chopped onion
Can salt-free tomatoes
3-4 quarts low-sodium veg broth
6 whole cloves garlic

Release pressure.

Add a cup of instant brown rice. Let summer 10 minutes and eat. Makes lots.

[vegyluvver]

Made a double batch of Andersens split pea soup today. But I made it in the Instant Pot. 10 minutes, natural release, blended with the stick blender. Really good and so much cheaper than canned.

[vegyluvver]

I think I saw this in either Starch Solution or the MWL book, but I kind of shrugged and ignored it. I have been really enjoying my cabbage salad lately, and it's just a huge bowl of chopped cabbage tossed with a whole mess of fat-free bottled salad dressing. I'm going to start making my own dressing once I use up the bottled stuff but this is a great salad. Today I added beets and sliced tomatoes.

[michaelswarm]

Made a double batch of Andersens split pea soup today. But I made it in the Instant Pot. 10 minutes, natural release, blended with the stick blender. Really good and so much cheaper than canned.

I’m making this today. Noticed that Andersens strained out the solids (fiber) from the soup. Since your post described using a stick blender, sounds like you kept the solids?

My own split pea soup uses much less split peas, much more vegetables, and some potato. Can’t wait to try this version.

[vegyluvver]

I don't strain the soup; don't see a need to. My own split pea soup, I don't even blend -- I leave in the peas and chunks of carrot and onion. But I was in the mood for the canned stuff, which I think is too expensive. Another nice thing about this recipe is it tastes like the canned stuff (which I love), but without the vaguely tinny taste of the canned stuff. Win-win.

[vegyluvver]

1 part pumpkin puree
1 part vegetable stock or water

Stir and heat.