January's Eat This! Drink That!

White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Author: Recipes.net

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 mins

Wine pairing:
Montgras Valle Del Bio Bio Organic Pinot Noir

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) of white beans, drained and rinsed

• 1/2 cup of roasted red peppers

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp of lemon juice

• 2 tbsp of olive oil

• Salt and black pepper

• 2 tbsp of fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions : 

Step 1:
In a food processor, blend white beans, roasted red peppers, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Step 2:
Transfer dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Step 3:
Serve with pita chips or vegetables.

Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers

Author: Sweet Simple Vegan

Serves: 6 Total Time: 1 hour

Wine pairing:
Piedra Negra Alta Coleccion Malbec 2022

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry quinoa

• 4–6 medium bell peppers

• 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, drained

• 1 cup shredded vegan cheese

• 1 cup of marinara sauce

• Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions : 

Step 1:
Cook quinoa as per package instructions.

Step 2:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Slice and clean the peppers and place them cut sides in a 9×13 baking dish.

Step 3:
Mix cooked quinoa, chickpeas, 1 cup marinara, and vegan cheese in a bowl. Spoon into peppers. Optionally, add extra cheese on top.

Step 4:
Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are soft. Serve warm, garnished with parsley and marinara drizzle.

Vegan Green Risotto

Author: Lets Eat Smart

Serves: 2 Total Time: 20 mins

Wine pairing:
Masi Lunatio Lugana

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup green peas, cooked and drained

• 1/2 lemon juice + slices

• 2 cups vegetable stock

• 2/3 cup arborio rice

• 1 leek (trimmed and finely chopped)

• 1 small bunch fresh dill

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 2 tbsp coconut yogurt

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions : 

Step 1:
Peel, wash, and finely chop leeks. Mince garlic.

Step 2:
In a pan over medium heat, cook leeks and garlic in olive oil for 4 minutes until softening. Add rice to the pan, stir, then pour in vegetable stock. Stir occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 3:
For sauce, blend peas, dill, and coconut yogurt in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4:
After cooking rice for 15 minutes, add pea puree and half lemon juice. Cook 5-8 more minutes. Ganish with fresh dill and lemon slices.

Maple Roasted Pumpkin with Chili and Feta

Author: RecipesTin Eats

Serves: 6 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Wine pairing:
Clos de Luz Agreste 2020

Ingredients:

• 2 lb pumpkin (peeled, cut into cubes)

• 1 red onion (peeled, halved)

• 1/2 cup walnuts (roughly chopped)

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp maple syrup

• 3/4 cup feta cheese

• 1 tbsp parsley and red chili flakes (optional)

Instructions : 

Step 1:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), on a lined tray, mix pumpkin, onion, and walnuts. Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup, then season with chili and salt.

Step 2:
Spread out evenly and roast for 30 minutes, stirring once after 20 minutes, until pumpkin is browned and tender.

Step 3:
Remove from oven, toss gently, and arrange on a serving platter. Top with crumbled feta, parsley, and extra chili. Serve immediately hot!