The luxurious richness of slowly caramelized onions gives a fragrant taste to this surprisingly low budget, but fancifully French soup. Although very little fat is used in its making, this entrée-worthy dish has an almost buttery taste that makes it seem over-indulgent. Make the full batch and freeze half to pull out on sick days, during unexpected snow storms, or just a Wednesday that has you enduring a case of the “blahs”.
My “meaty”, vegetarian version of this Italian favorite I often covet (but avoid at all costs), contains only 220 cal each and 13g of protein. A moderate amount of three cheeses gives it a rich flavor, while Italian seitan or meatless sausage increase the protein content. If you and your family are trying to master “Meatless Mondays”, this recipe will be make healthy eating feel special!
The bitterness from deep, dark chocolate is enhanced by a touch of nutty Kahlua liqueur creating a smooth and romantic final course to a special meal. Top these little (Vegetarian) Restaurant-Level Chocolate Mousse; 5 ingredients & 190 calories. HeDoesXrayIDoFood.comjarred treats with fresh strawberries, raspberries, or perfumy cherries (if in season). Or, if you are up for a life changing experience, spoon a few ambrosial Italian Amarena Cherries along with a swirl of the syrup they swim in for a truly decadent touch. Go ahead, you deserve it!
Whether you are vegetarian for ethical reason, health reasons, or budget reasons, this savory, one pot recipe is not only a small fraction of the price of its inspirational veal dish, its also quite impressive once plated.
Now that I have traveled this country and seen with my own eyes the areas of the U.S. that have sadly earned the description of “food deserts”, I am that much more grateful for the plethora of fresh produce I maybe once took for granted. More so, I am thankful to stand face to face with the men and women that used their own hands, hearts, and homes to grow those treats and treasures that act as medicine on my nightly dinner plate.
