July Cookbook Club

Cookbook: Oh She Glows: Nourishing Plant-Based Meals to Keep You Glowing by Angela Liddon

Check out your local bookstore or library. Otherwise $19.29 on Amazon: Link

Otherwise, check out this recipe online: Link

July Recipe: Speedy 8-Ingredient Pantry Dal (Liddon's online version is called 8-minute Pantry Dal)

Dal is an Indian style dish made from available ingredients that typically include lentils or beans. This recipe is great for July to combine legumes (peas & lentils) and grains (rice) to make a complete protein. Plus, in-season produce!

Cookbook Review

Pros:

·       Laid out well

·       Photos on every recipe

·       Includes meal plans and menus

·       Great use of spices

·       Includes recipe tips & adjustments

·       Large portions & storage tips

Cons:

·       Timely; average time to make a main or side recipe is 42 minutes

(this recipe is one of the speedier ones, though!)

·       Prep required on many dishes; requires planning ahead (which may not be a con for all types of cooks)

July Produce to Consider For This Recipe!

Tomatoes

·       Lycopene - An antioxidant known for improving sun damage and skin benefits. Great Summer Nutrition!

·       Look for deep red and smaller for the highest content of lycopene

·       Eat with fat for improved absorption

·       Use the seeds and skins as much as possible

Broccoli

·       Rich in glucosinolates and antioxidants for disease defense

·       Pick the darkest green or purple bunches with no signs of yellowing, tightly closed buds, and firm, smooth-cut stems

·       While raw is best, cooking in oil or steaming can help retain the nutrients

Peas

·       High in fiber and protein

·       Look for multi-color and still in pods

·       Eat with grains