118 calories; 2. 0 grams protein; 27.7 grams carbohydrates; 3.4 grams dietary fiber; 440 1 U vitamin A.

ready in about an hour; serves 1
You might need to buy:
  • Sweet Potato
Belongs to cckelly okra and tomatoes 

Even people who don’t like okra have liked this. A hit with my vegetarian friends, have added tofu. Served over brown rice, it’s very satisfying.

ready in about an hour; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • coriander
  • vinegar
  • 1/8th-1/4 tsp. salt
  • fresh okra

Delicious in a veggie wrap.

You might need to buy:
  • salt or to taste
  • grated mild cheddar cheese

If Kabocha squash is unavailable, use buttercup, Hubbard, or acorn — butternut is too bland

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • medium yellow onions
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • salt
  • vegetable or chicken broth
  • Arborio rice
  • Marsala
  • white wine
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • parmesan cheese

Serve as a side to pork chops or chicken, or you could throw in your favorite link sausage (omit bacon) and serve as a main course.

ready in about an hour; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • large cabbage or 2 small
  • medium potatoes
  • Pepper
  • Water

This is a great make ahead dish as it’s best when the flavours get a chance to soak together.

You might need to buy:
  • Sliced cucumber
  • Diced onion
  • Mayonnaise
You might need to buy:
  • Green beans
  • Black bean sauce
  • oil/butter or cooking spray

Anything “Raita” is yogurt salad that is made with raw and sometimes cooked vegetables such as cucumbers, onions, beets etc and flavored with herbs & spices. Usually served chilled as a side dish. Goes VERY well with rice dishes and grilled meat. Bon appetit!

serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • Cilantro for garnishing