VEGETABLE THUKPA ENJOY DAN:

    VEGETABLE THUKPA (NEPALESE/TIBETAN by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

3-cloves garlic, peeled

3-shallots, peeled

1-thumb-size fresh ginger, peeled & roughly chopped

2-tablespoons coconut oil

1-teaspoon EACH cumin, garam masala, tandoori masala & ground fenugreek

1/2-teaspoon ground turmeric

2-poblano chilies, cored & thinly sliced

3-tablespoons EACH soy sauce & tomato paste

4-cups vegetable broth

1-tablespoon honey

1/2-head green cabbage, thinly sliced

2-carrots sliced into rounds

1-bell pepper, thinly sliced

2-tablespoon lime juice

2-handfuls washed baby spinach

DIRECTIONS:

1.  With a mortar & pestle, process the garlic & shallots into a paste.

2.  Add oil to a skillet over medium-heat when sizzling.

3.  Add garlic paste, sauté for 4-5 minutes.

4.  Add cumin & next 5 ingredients, & sauté for 2 minutes.

5.  Add tomato paste, broth & soy sauce.

6.  Bring mixture to a boil for 5-8 minutes.

7.  Add honey, & cabbage: reduce heat to medium & cook 5 minutes.

8.  Add carrots & bell pepper & cook another 4 minutes.

9.  Remove from heat: add lime juice, & spinach cook until just wilted.

10-Serve with pumpkin seeds.

ENJOY DAN:                               STAND UP TO CANCER!!!

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