Plantain “Taco” Boats with Herbed Veggie Mash
Inspired by: Tex-Mex burrito bowls Base: Baked halved ripe plantains Filling: Steamed zucchini, carrot, tomato, and garlic with parsley & cilantro Side: Fresh chopped romaine & lime
Mashed Sweet Potato Bowl with Sautéed Greens & Mushrooms
Inspired by: Loaded baked potato Base: Mashed sweet potato Toppings: Sautéed lion’s mane or shiitake mushrooms, kale, tomato, and garlic Optional: Dulse or scallion for a “cheesy” depth
Cobb-Free Chopped Salad with Warm Sweet Potato & Avocado (PM only)
Inspired by: Cobb salad Base: Romaine, cucumber, tomato, steamed beet, and avocado (PM only) Dressing: Lemon + fresh herbs + celery juice Topping: Baked sweet potato cubes or roasted squash
Golden Veggie Soup with Parsley & Garlic
Inspired by: Chicken noodle soup Broth: Steamed carrot, celery, zucchini, garlic, turmeric, and parsley “Noodles”: Zucchini ribbons or steamed squash slices Garnish: Dulse flakes or fresh scallions
Cauliflower “Tuna” Salad Lettuce Cups
Inspired by: Tuna salad sandwiches Mash: Steamed cauliflower + celery + dill + lemon + kelp flakes Serve: In butter lettuce cups or collard wraps Optional: Add grated carrot for crunch
Sweet Potato “Burger” Sliders with Lettuce Wraps
Inspired by: Burgers & fries Patty: Mashed sweet potato, mushrooms, onion, garlic, parsley Wrap: Romaine or collard leaves Side: Baked carrot or turnip fries with lemon-dill sprinkle
Garlic Mojo Yuca Bowl (Root Veg Version)
Inspired by: Stewed yuca Use: Steamed sweet potato or turnip instead of yuca Sauce: Garlic, lemon, parsley, and red bell pepper blended smooth Top with: Cilantro and sautéed mushrooms
Picadillo-Inspired Cauliflower Bowl
Inspired by: Ground meat stew Mash: Steamed cauliflower with cinnamon, clove, tomato, and minced carrot Add-ins: Green olives (no vinegar), golden raisins, and parsley Serve with: Steamed squash or plantain
Yuca-Free “Pastelón” Stack with Plantain & Pumpkin
Inspired by: Plantain lasagna Layers: Mashed sweet plantain + mashed pumpkin + tomato-garlic herb mash Bake: Stack and heat until firm and fragrant
Pumpkin “Locro” Soup with Dulse & Herbs
Inspired by: Ecuadorian potato and squash soup Soup: Steamed pumpkin + sweet potato + parsley + garlic + celery Topping: Dulse flakes, avocado (PM only), and scallion