Weeknight Rescue//Week 1//January 2021

Reset Button Salad/Carrot Miso Dressing

• ¼ cup expeller pressed canola oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons white miso 
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 inch long piece fresh ginger
• 1 bunch kale
• 3 cup chopped hearts of romaine lettuce
• 2 medium carrots
• 4 radishes
• ⅓ english cucumber
• 1 red pepper
• 1 small ripe avocado
• ⅓ cup roughly chopped Tamari almonds
• 6 ounces baked teriyaki tofu or 2 cups cubed cooked chicken 

Cauliflower Tostadas

• 1 large head cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 8 six-inch corn tortillas
• ½ heaping cup plain yogurt
• 1 small chipotle pepper en adobo (sold in cans in the Mexican food section of the market)
• 2 large ripe avocados
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Pickled onions or pickled jalapeños 
• 1 ½ cups finely shredded red or green cabbage

Instant Pot Italian White Bean Soup

• 1 ½ cups dried cannellini beans
• 1 small chunk Parmesan cheese (it should have the rind and be at least a couple of ounces)
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 large carrots
• 1 rib celery
• 3 cloves garlic
• One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with the liquid
• 8 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 links pre-cooked Italian sausage (optional if you want a vegetarian/vegan soup)
• 1 large bunch kale

Miso Ginger Salmon

• 2 tablespoons miso paste
• ¼ cup mirin
• 1 teaspoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce 
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon peeled, minced fresh ginger
• 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
• 1 tablespoon grapeseed or canola oil

Crunchy Asian-Style Salad with Tofu or Chicken Skewers

• Crunchy Asian-Style Salad with Tofu or Chicken Skewers
• ½ cup lime juice (3 to 4 juicy limes) 2 tablespoons sambal oelek (or sriracha)
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (use soy sauce for a vegan version of the recipe)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 ½ tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or firm, drained tofu
• ½ head Napa cabbage
• ½ head red cabbage
• 2 large navel oranges
• 2/3 cup roughly chopped fresh basil or fresh cilantro
• ½ cup roughly chopped fresh mint
• 3 scallions
• 1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts

Avocado Toast with Soft Egg

• 1 egg
• 1 thick slice crusty bread, ideally whole grain
• 1/3 medium ripe avocado
• 1/2 lemon
• 2 dashes sumac (or other favorite spices or herbs, such as za’atar, paprika, chives, or dried chili flakes)

Creamy Banana Date Shake

• 1 cup low-fat milk (or plant milk)
• 1 ripe banana (frozen)
• 1 to 2 Medjool dates
• 6 walnuts