Dairy-Free

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Marinating Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 – 14 Minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Marinating Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Spoon this over warm sweet potato pancakes; it’s also a wonderful accompaniment to ham, white fish, or turkey. Or layer it over a cube of low-fat cream cheese and serve with crackers for an easy party appetizer.

Farro (hulled spelt berries), an ancient, nutty grain, makes a delicious side dish. Look for it in specialty markets, Italian groceries, and well-stocked bulk bins. Prep tip: No need to remove small herb leaves from stems; they’ll fall off during cooking.

Hominy, an unexpected change from pasta, cuts cooking time in half.

Assam tea provides a flavorful, fat-free broth on which to build the other flavors in the soup. Serving tip: Serve this spicy dish with bowls of fragrant rice.
 

This simple country-style dish is a national favorite and considered a satisfying snack.

I serve this for breakfast, lunch, and sometimes even dinner—and if we don’t finish it, a slice makes great snacking the next day!

Prep tips: For variety, add oysters or chicken sausage, or stir in chopped greens when you add the shrimp. If your slow cooker is an older model, use a slightly higher temp to be sure the rice cooks completely. Serving tip: Pair with garlic bread to sop up the hearty sauce.