Jackie Topol, M.S., RD

The new season calls for a new set of nutrient-rich recipes — ones with the perfect blend of fresh vegetables and hearty flavors.

1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (omit if you want to keep it very mild)

Heat olive oil and butter/coconut oil in a medium-sized soup pot or Dutch oven for about 2 minutes over medium heat.

Add shallot and ginger and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add carrots and sauté for another 3 minutes. Add vegetable stock, coconut milk, curry powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir well and cover with lid.

Once soup has been brought to a boil, lower heat to simmer for 15 minutes or until carrots are very tender. Remove from heat and let cool for at least 5 minutes. Use an immersion blender (stick blender) to puree the soup until you have reached the desired consistency. Add more salt if desired and serve immediately.

Braised Red Cabbage With Fennel and Pear 

1 fennel bulb, core removed and thinly sliced

1 small head red cabbage, core removed and thinly sliced

2 ripe pears, cores removed and thinly sliced

1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar (for tanginess)

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add red onion and fennel and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and cook on low to medium heat, stirring often, until cabbage and pears are softened, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Rinse the quinoa using a fine mesh strainer and then transfer to a medium-sized pot. Toast quinoa over medium heat for a few minutes until you smell a nutty aroma. Next add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once the quinoa has been brought to a rolling boil, lower the heat. Cook the quinoa about 15 minutes, until just soft but slightly tender. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl.

In a medium-sized non-stick skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the yellow onion and salt and cook for 5 minutes. Then add the rosemary, grated carrots and lemon zest, and cook for 3 more minutes.

Incorporate the vegetable mixture with the quinoa. Add lemon juice and more salt to taste if desired. Gently mix and set aside.

Using a paper towel, wipe out the skillet and return it to medium-high heat. Place the pumpkin seeds in the pan and dry toast until they start to pop, making sure to stir often. Top the quinoa with the toasted pumpkin seeds once they are just lightly browned.

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