Verde Vegano Recipe
Sautéed greens, house-made lentil walnut 'chorizo,' ginger beet kraut, fire-roasted jalapeno cashew crema, fire roasted salsa and sprouts, over sweet potato home fries, or red rice
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Ingredients
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Sautéed Greens
Lentil Walnut 'Chorizo'
Ginger Beet Kraut
Fire-Roasted Jalapeno Cashew Crema
Fire Roasted Salsa
Base
Sprouts
Method
Sautéed Greens
- 1
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Step 2
Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Lentil Walnut 'Chorizo'
- 4
Step 1
Rinse the green lentils and cook them in a pot with 2 cups of water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- 5
- 6
Step 3
Add cooked lentils, chopped walnuts, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and salt to the skillet. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
Ginger Beet Kraut
- 7
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine grated beets, shredded cabbage, grated ginger, salt, and caraway seeds.
- 8
Step 2
Massage the mixture for about 5-10 minutes until the cabbage is slightly wilted.
- 9
Step 3
Transfer the mixture to a jar and let it ferment at room temperature for 3-5 days.
Fire-Roasted Jalapeno Cashew Crema
- 10
Step 1
Drain and rinse soaked cashews, then place them in a blender.
- 11
Step 2
Add fire-roasted jalapeno, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, water, and salt to the blender.
- 12
Step 3
Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting the consistency with more water if necessary.
Fire Roasted Salsa
- 13
Step 1
In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, diced fire-roasted jalapenos, and salt.
- 14
Step 2
Mix well and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Base
- 15
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 16
Step 2
Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them on a baking sheet.
- 17
Step 3
Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and crispy, stirring halfway through.
- 18
Step 4
If using red rice, cook according to package instructions and set aside.
Assembly
- 19
Step 1
On a plate, layer the sweet potato home fries or red rice as the base.
- 20
Step 2
Top with sautéed greens, lentil walnut 'chorizo', ginger beet kraut, fire-roasted jalapeno cashew crema, fire-roasted salsa, and alfalfa sprouts.
- 21
Step 3
Serve immediately and enjoy your Verde Vegano!
