Terrific Tomatoes

4 Servings

• 4 tomatoes, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bunch scallions, chopped
• 2 Tbs chopped parsley
• 1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper

Dressing:

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup wine vinegar
• 1 tsp oregano

Arrange the tomatoes on a platter. Mix garlic, scallions, parsley, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator several hours. Prepare dressing by mixing oil, vinegar, and oregano. Drizzle over sliced tomatoes at serving time.

Lentil Soup

8 Servings

• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped 2 cups dried lentils
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 8 cups of water
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 4 cups shredded spinach
• Salt and white pepper to taste
• 3 Tbs lemon juice

Heat oil in a large saucepan and saut onion until soft. Add remaining ingredients except spinach and lemon juice. Mix well. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add spinach, salt, and pepper, and cook 10 more minutes. Stir in lemon juice and serve.

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Delicious Cauliflower
6 servings

• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 cup good quality olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 Tbs minced garlic
• 2 Tbs chopped parsley

Separate cauliflower into flowerets and cook just until tender. Drain and keep warm. Heat the oil and salt in a pan and cook garlic and parsley for 2 minutes. Pour over the warm cauliflower and serve with additional chopped parsley if desired.

Vegetable Combo
4 servings

• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 1 cup each carrots, celery, and zucchini, sliced on a diagonal
• 1/2 cup each broccoli and cauliflower flowerets
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 dry white wine or chicken broth
• 1 Tbs light soy sauce
• 1 Tbs lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add vegetables and stir to coat with the oil. Add garlic and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer the mixture, covered, for 2 minutes more. Serve immediately for maximum flavor and nutrition.