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Root Veggie, Chickpea, Barley and Mushroom Stew (vegan) / Varivo od korjenastog povrća, slanutka, ječma i gljiva (vegansko)

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The weather was cold, rainy and gloomy when I made this stew and it was such an awesome comfort food that it made me feel super cozy and satisfied. Coincidentally, my parents gave me some dried porcini mushrooms and they were an awesome addition to this dish. Really, this made for a splendid and cozy feast, full of color and delicious flavor. It also reheated great and was awesome for meal prep.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 0.83 per serving / 4.97 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

3 carrots (0.30 EUR)

1 parsnip (0.20 EUR)

2 parsley roots (0.40 EUR)

1 sweet potato (0.40 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

2 cups cooked chickpeas (0.40 EUR)

1 cup barley (0.13 EUR)

½ cup dried porcini mushrooms (1.00 EUR)

1 and ½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

½ tsp dried red pepper flakes (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp garlic powder (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp dried thyme (0.07 EUR)

2 tsp dried parsley (0.13 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.03 EUR)

2 tbsp tomato paste (0.27 EUR)

2 tbsp nutritional yeast (0.27 EUR)

8 cups veggie broth (0.53 EUR)

Half a bag of frozen leaf spinach (0.40 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel, wash and chop up all the veggies. Add the oil, onion, carrots, parsnip and parsley root to a large pot on medium heat and saute for a few minutes so the veggies caramelize. Then add in sweet potato, garlic, chickpeas, barley, dried mushrooms, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, tomato paste, nutritional yeast and veggie broth and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer with a lid cracked open for about 30-40 minutes, until barley is thoroughly cooked through. Turn off heat, stir in frozen spinach and cover back with a lid so that the spinach thaws and wilts down from residual heat. Serve warm.

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SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 6,19 kn po porciji / 37,17 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

3 mrkve (2,25 kn)

1 pastrnjak (1,50 kn)

2 korijena peršina (3,00 kn)

1 batat (3,00 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

2 šalice kuhanog slanutka (3,00 kn)

1 šalica ječma (1,00 kn)

½ šalice sušenih vrganja (7,50 kn)

1 i ½ žličica soli (0,02 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

½ žličice sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,25 kn)

1 žličica češnjaka u prahu (0,50 kn)

1 žličica sušenog timijana (0,50 kn)

2 žlice sušenog peršina (1,00 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,20 kn)

2 žlice koncentrata od rajčice (2,00 kn)

2 žlice nutritivnog kvasca (2,00 kn)

8 šalica povrtnog temeljca (4,00 kn)

Pola vrećice smrznutog špinata u listovima (3,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće. Dodajte ulje, luk, mrkve, pastrnjak i peršin u veliki lonac na srednje jakoj vatri, pa dinstajte nekoliko minuta da se sve karamelizira. Ubacite u lonac batat, češnjak, slanutak, ječam, suhe vrganje, sol, papar, čili, češnjak u prahu, timijan, peršin, lovor, koncentrat rajčice, nutritivni kvasac i temeljac, pa pustite da sve zavrije. Smanjite vatru i krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem 30-40 minuta, dok se ječam skroz ne skuha. Maknite s vatre, umiješajte smrznuti špinat, pa ponovo poklopite da se špinat odmrzne i povene u vrućem varivu. Poslužite toplo.

Root Veggie, Chickpea, Barley and Mushroom Stew (vegan) / Varivo od korjenastog povrća, slanutka, ječma i gljiva (vegansko)

Beef and Mushroom Risotto / Rižoto sa junetinom i gljivama

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This dish isn’t difficult to make at all. Sure, it takes some time so it’s a labor of love, but it’s also well worth it. All the gentle simmering makes the aromas merry into wonderful rich and deep sauce. Once you add your rice to that, it’s magic. Magic, I tell you. So, while you’re enjoying a slow Saturday morning, start prepping your meat and your veggies and you’ll later enjoy this lunch fit to feast with the gods. Oh yeah, it’s that good.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 0.99 EUR per serving / 5.97 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

2 tbsp butter (0.27 EUR)

250 g oyster mushrooms (1.33 EUR)

200 g of lean beef (1.33 EUR)

½ tsp nutmeg (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

1 onion (0.10 EUR)

2 carrots (0.20 EUR)

1 parsley root (0.20 EUR)

3 garlic cloves (0.10 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp dried thyme (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp dried basil (0.07 EUR)

2 cups tomato puree (0.53 EUR)

6 cups veggie broth (0.40 EUR)

2 cups rice (0.40 EUR)

Handful of fresh parsley (0.20 EUR)

3 tbsp sour cream (0.20 EUR)

½ cup finely grated hard cheese (0.40 EUR)

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METHOD:

Tear the mushrooms into strips. Finely dice the beef. Wash and peel the veggies, then pulse them in a food processor until finely grated but stop before they turn into a mush.

Add the oil, butter and mushrooms to a deep skillet on medium heat, then cook for about 10 minutes until mushrooms are slightly browned. Add in the beef, season with nutmeg, salt and pepper, then cook briefly to develop some color on the meat. Add in the shredded veggies, bay leaf, thyme, basil, tomato puree and a bit of veggie broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low and cook with a lid on for about one and a half hour. Be sure to stir occasionally and as needed add in a bit more broth.

After the sauce has reduced and the beef softened, taste and adjust seasonings. Add in the rice, then gradually add in the broth, a cup at a time, allowing the rice to absorb all the broth before adding in more. Once the rice is cooked through and all the broth is absorbed, stir in fresh parsley, sour cream and cheese. Serve warm.

This dish reheats great and will actually taste even better on the next day. You’ll probably need to add in a splash of water before reheating to thin it out a bit.

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Ovo jelo uopće nije komplicirano za pripremiti, međutim treba vam nešto vremena da se sve nježno iskrčka, a arome prožmu i formiraju prekrasan bogat i ukusan umak. Još kada na kraju u sve dodate i rižu, desi se apsolutna čarolija. Tako da kada budete uživali u nekom sporom subotnjem prijepodnevu, lagano krenite pripremati meso i povrće, a kasnije ćete imati pravu bogovsku gozbu. Da da, definitivno je ovo sve skupa tako fino.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 7,44 kn po porciji / 44.66 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

2 žlice maslaca (2,00 kn)

250 g bukovača (10,00 kn)

200 g krte junetine (10,00 kn)

½ žličice muškatnog oraščića (0,25 kn)

½ žličice soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

1 luk (0,75 kn)

2 mrkve (1,50 kn)

1 korijen peršina (1,50 kn)

3 češnja češnjaka (0,75 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,20 kn)

1 žličica sušenog timijana – majčine dušice (0,50 kn)

1 žličica sušenog bosiljka (0,50 kn)

2 šalice pasirane rajčice (4,00 kn)

6 šalica povrtnog temeljca (3,00 kn)

2 šalice riže (3,00 kn)

Pregršt svježeg peršina (1,50 kn)

3 žlice kiselog vrhnja (1,50 kn)

½ šalice fino ribanog tvrdog sira (3,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Gljive prstima natrgajte na trakice. Junetinu narežite na sitne kockice. Operite i ogulite svo povrće, pa ga propulsirajte u multipraktiku da se usitni, ali obavezno stanite prije nego se sve pretvori u kašu.

Ulje, maslac i gljive stavite u duboku tavu na srednje jaku vatru, pa kuhajte desetak minuta da se gljive blago karameliziraju. Dodajte junetinu, začinite muškatnim oraščićem, solju i paprom, te kratko kuhajte da meso dobije boju. Ubacite sjeckano povrće, lovor, timijan, bosiljak, pasiranu rajčicu i malo temeljca. Neka sve lagano zakrčka, pa onda smanjite vatru na najniže, poklopite i kuhajte oko sat i pol. S vremena na vrijeme sve dobro promiješajte, a prema potrebi dodajte još malo temeljca.

Kada se umak reducirao, a junetina omekšala, kušajte i prilagodite začine. Dodajte rižu, pa postepeno ulijevajte i temeljac, svaki puta po šalicu, kako bi riža popila svu tekućinu prije nego dodate još. Kuhajte uz miješanje, a kada je riža gotova i popila sav temeljac, umiješajte svježi peršin, kiselo vrhnje i sir. Poslužite toplo.

Ovo se jelo super podgrijava i biti će još finije idućeg dana. Morati ćete samo prije podgrijavanja dodati mrvicu vode da malo sve razrijedite.

Beef and Mushroom Risotto / Rižoto sa junetinom i gljivama

Mushroom and Quinoa ‘’Risotto’’ (vegan) / ”Rižoto” od gljiva i kvinoje (veganski)

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I’m a great fan of mushroom risottos, but admittedly, even I can sometimes get a bit bored of that dish. The super easy hack is to just swap the rice with any other grain of your choice. I went for quinoa in here and also decided to give it all an Asian twist by adding soy sauce and sesame oil. Overall, I’m very happy with how this dish turned out. I was also wise enough to make a huge batch and have lunch sorted out for almost an entire week.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 0.86 EUR per serving / 5.16 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

2 tbsp vegan butter (0.27 EUR)

500 grams mushrooms (2.00 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

3 carrots (0.30 EUR)

3 garlic cloves (0.10 EUR)

2 tbsp mushroom powder (0.27 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

Good pinch of dried red pepper flakes (0.02 EUR)

3 tbsp soy sauce (0.20 EUR)

1 and ½ cups quinoa (1.50 EUR)

4 cups veggie broth (0.27 EUR)

2 tsp toasted sesame oil (0.07 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel, wash and chop up all the veggies and mushrooms. Rinse quinoa under running water in a fine mesh colander. Add oil, butter and mushrooms to a pot on high heat and cook for about 10 minutes, until mushrooms start to brown. Add in the onion, carrots and garlic, then stir and cook for another five minutes to slightly caramelize the veggies.

Dump in mushroom powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, quinoa and veggie broth. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and simmer with a lid cracked open for about 20 minutes, until quinoa is cooked through. Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil. Serve while warm, or portion out for later as this dish reheats great.

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Ja sam veliki ljubitelj rižota od gljiva, ali čak i meni to jelo s vremena na vrijeme može pomalo dosaditi. Najjednostavnije i najbrže rješenje da vam stvari i dalje budu zanimljive je da rižu jednostavno zamijenite sa nekom drugom žitaricom po vašem izboru. Ja sam se ovdje odlučila za kvinoju i još sam napravila mali azijski twist tako da sam ubacila soja sos i sezamovo ulje. Sve u svemu, baš sam jako zadovoljna kako mi je ovo jelo ispalo. Ujedno sam bila dovoljno mudra i da skuham veću porciju pa da za cijeli tjedan imam riješen ručak.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 6,50 kn po porciji / 39,01 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

2 žlice veganskog maslaca (2,00 kn)

500 g šampinjona (15,00 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

3 mrkve (2,25 kn)

3 češnja češnjaka (0,75 kn)

2 žlice praška od gljiva (2,00 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

Dobar prstohvat suženog čilija u pahuljicama (0,15 kn)

3 žlice soja sosa (1,50 kn)

1 i ½ šalica kvinoje (11,25 kn)

4 šalice povrtnog temeljca (2,00 kn)

2 žličice tostiranog sezamovog ulja (1,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće i gljive. Kvinoju isperite u finoj cjediljci pod mlazom tekuće vode. Ulje, maslac i gljive stavite u lonac na jaku vatru te kuhajte desetak minuta, dok gljive ne dobiju boju. Ubacite luk, mrkve i češnjak, dobro promiješajte te kuhajte još pet minuta da se i povrće blago karamelizira.

Sada dodajte prašak od gljiva, sol, papar, čili, soja sos, kvinoju i temeljac. Pustite da zavrije, smanjite vatru te krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem dvadesetak minuta, dok kvinoja ne bude skroz kuhana. Maknite sa vatre i umiješajte sezamovo ulje. Poslužite toplo ili raspodijelite u porcije za kasnije jer se ovo jelo super podgrijava.

Mushroom and Quinoa ‘’Risotto’’ (vegan) / ”Rižoto” od gljiva i kvinoje (veganski)

Mushroom and Barley Soup (vegan) / Juha od gljiva i ječma (veganska)

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The cool winter weather makes me crave nothing more than soups. I could eat all the soups ever. Spicy, mild, creamy or clear, just bring those soups on and I’ll love them all the same. This soup is super easy to make and quite hearty thanks to the barley and potatoes, so it basically makes a full lunch. There’s nothing more comforting than getting cozy under a blanket with a nice bowl of this deliciousness.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 0.88 EUR per serving / 5.29 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

500 grams white mushrooms (2.00 EUR)

100 grams of shiitake mushrooms (1.00 EUR)

3 tbsp vegan butter (0.40 EUR)

3 carrots (0.30 EUR)

3 potatoes (0.30 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

1 cup of barley (0.13 EUR)

2 tbsp tomato paste (0.27 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

Good pinch of dried red pepper flakes (0.02 EUR)

2 tbsp soy sauce (0.13 EUR)

6 cups of veggie broth (0.40 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel, wash and chop up all the veggies and mushrooms. Add oil, onion, white mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and butter to a large pot on high heat then saute for about ten minutes to slightly caramelize. Now add in carrots, potatoes and minced garlic, stir and cook for additional five minutes to get things lightly browned. Finally, add in barley, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, soy sauce and veggie broth. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and simmer with a lid cracked open for 45 minutes, until the barley is thoroughly cooked through. Serve warm with a slice of some nice bread, or portion out to have for later, as this soup reheats great.

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U hladnim zimskim danima (iako, nije baš i da je ove godine neka zima) jedu mi se samo juhe i juhe. Ljute, blage, kremaste ili bistre, samo mi dajte juhice i meni budu sve bile super. Ovaj recept u nastavku je totalno jednostavan za napraviti, a dobiti ćete zasitno jelo zahvaljujući ječmu i krumpirima, pa zapravo može proći i kao kompletan ručak. A meni nema ništa draže nego se fino umotati doma u dekicu sa zdjelicom ove fine juhice.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 6,60 kn po porciji / 39,61 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

500 g šampinjona (15,00 kn)

100 g shiitaka (7,50 kn)

3 žlice veganskog maslaca (3,00 kn)

2 mrkve (2,25 kn)

3 krumpira (2,25 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

1 šalica ječma (1,00 kn)

2 žlice koncentrata od rajčice (2,00 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

Dobar prstohvat sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,15 kn)

2 žlice soja sosa (1,00 kn)

6 šalica povrtnog temeljca (3,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće i gljive. Ulje, luk, šampinjone, shiitake i maslac dodajte u veliki lonac na jakoj vatri, pa dinstajte desetak minuta da se gljive blago karameliziraju. Sada ubacite mrkve, krumpire i češnjak, dobro promiješajte te kuhajte jedno pet minuta da sve dobije boju. Na kraju dodajte i ječam, koncentrat rajčice, sol, papar, čili, soja sos i temeljac. Pustite da zavrije, smanjite vatru te krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem jedno 45 minuta, dok se ječam ne skuha do kraja. Poslužite odmah sa kriškom nekog finog kruha ili pak rasporedite u porcije za kasnije, pošto se ova juhica super podgrijava.

Mushroom and Barley Soup (vegan) / Juha od gljiva i ječma (veganska)

Creamy Mushroom, Cauliflower and Bean Soup (vegan) / Krem juha od gljiva, cvjetače i graha (veganska)

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Whenever I’m in doubt about what I want to eat, I know that I can never go wrong with a bowl of delicious soup. This one is fortified with cannellini beans, which makes it super hearty and filling. I’m definitely craving lighter foods now that the holidays and all the festivities are over, so this soup gives my tummy a much needed break.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 0.75 EUR per serving / 4.51 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

300 grams of oyster mushrooms (2.00 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

400 grams of frozen cauliflower (1.00 EUR)

1 can of cannellini beans (0.67 EUR)

1 tsp garlic powder (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.03 EUR)

2 tbsp dried parsley (0.13 EUR)

6 cups of veggie broth (0.40 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash the mushrooms and tear them up in strips. Peel and dice the onion. Add the oil and the mushrooms to a large pot on medium-high heat and cook for about 10 minutes until caramelized. After ten minutes add in the diced onion and cook for about five minutes to soften. Then add in the cauliflower, cannellini beans, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, parsley and veggie broth. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and simmer with a lid cracked open for about 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes turn off heat and fish out and discard the bay leaf. Pulse the soup through with an immersion blender until creamy and smooth. If you’d like to keep some texture, set some chunks aside before pulsing. Taste and adjust seasonings, then serve. This soup also reheats great and is an excellent option for meal prep. Some fresh croutons would also go wonderfully with it.

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Kada god imam nekih dilema oko toga što bih jela, znam da nikada neću pogriješiti sa nekom finom juhicom. Ova u nastavku je još podebljana sa bijelim grahom, tako da je baš izdašna i zasitna. Sada kad su nam prošli blagdani i slavlja, definitivno mi se jede laganija hrana, a sa ovom sam juhom i svojem trbuhu dala priliku da se malo odmori.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 5,61 kn po porciji / 33,66 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

300 g bukovača (15,00 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

400 g smrznute cvjetače (7,50 kn)

1 konzerva bijelog graha (5,00 kn)

1 žličica češnjaka u prahu (0,50 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,20 kn)

2 žlice sušenog peršina (1,00 kn)

6 šalica povrtnog temeljca (3,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite gljive i natrgajte ih na trakice. Ogulite i nasjeckajte luk. Ulje i gljive ubacite u veliki lonac na srednje jakoj vatri, pa ih kuhajte desetak minuta da se blago karameliziraju. Nakon desetak minuta dodajte i luk, te sve kuhajte još pet minuta da omekša. Onda dodajte cvjetaču, grah, češnjak, sol, papar, lovor, peršin i temeljac. Pustite da zavrije, smanjite vatru te krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem 20-tak minuta.

Nakon 20 minuta maknite s vatre, ispecajte i bacite lovorov list, te juhu propasirajte štapnim mikserom dok ne bude glatka. Ako želite malo teksture u juhi, prije pasiranja odgrabite na stranu malo gustiša. Kušajte i prilagodite začine, pa poslužite. Ova juha se super podgrijava pa je odlična opcija za skuhati unaprijed i ponijeti na posao. Također, izvrsno bi išla i poslužena sa svježim domaćim krutonima.

Creamy Mushroom, Cauliflower and Bean Soup (vegan) / Krem juha od gljiva, cvjetače i graha (veganska)

Mixed Mushroom, Spinach and Barley Stew (vegan) / Varivo od miješanih gljiva, špinata i ječma (vegansko)

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For all mushroom lovers out there, here’s a delicious and filling stew which is super easy to make and also freezer friendly. Sadly, we ate our whole stash already, but I could definitely persuade myself into cooking up another batch.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 generous servings / 1.08 EUR per serving / 6.50 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

2 carrots (0.20 EUR)

2 tbsp vegan butter (0.27 EUR)

250 grams of oyster mushrooms (1.33 EUR)

250 grams of cremini mushrooms (1.33 EUR)

100 grams of shiitake mushrooms (1.00 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

1 and ½ cups barley (0.20 EUR)

2 tbsp tomato paste (0.27 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

Good pinch of dried red pepper flakes (0.02 EUR)

1 tsp garlic powder (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp dried oregano (0.07 EUR)

6 cups of veggie broth (0.40 EUR)

400 grams of frozen leafy spinach (1.00 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel, wash and chop up all the veggies and mushrooms. Add oil, onion and carrots to a large pot on high heat and saute for about five minutes to slightly caramelize. Add in vegan butter and all of the mushrooms. Stir and cook for 10-15 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked down and lightly browned. Now add in minced garlic, barley, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, dried oregano and veggie broth. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and simmer with a lid cracked open for 30 minutes, until the barley is cooked through.

Once the barley is cooked, turn off heat and stir in frozen spinach. Put the lid back on and let the stew sit for about 10 minutes, so the spinach cooks from residual heat. Give a good final stir and serve immediately. This dish also freezes and reheats great, so don’t be shy and be sure to cook up a nice big batch. You’ll definitely thank yourself later.

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Za sve vas ljubitelje gljiva, evo vam recept za jedno prefino i zasitno varivo koje, ne samo da je jednostavno za pripremiti, već se i super smrzava. Na žalost, mi smo slistili naše zalihe, ali definitivno bih samu sebe mogla uvjeriti da skuham još jednu turu.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 izdašnih porcija / 8,10 kn po porciji / 48,61 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

2 mrkve (1,50 kn)

2 žlice veganskog maslaca (2,00 kn)

250 g bukovača (10,00 kn)

250,00 g smeđih šampinjona (10,00 kn)

100 g shiitaka (7,50 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

1 i ½ šalica ječma (1,50 kn)

2 žlice koncentrata od rajčice (2,00 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

Dobar prstohvat sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,15 kn)

1 žličica češnjaka u prahu (0,50 kn)

1 žličica sušenog origana (0,50 kn)

6 šalica povrtnog temeljca (3,00 kn)

400 g smrznutog špinata u listovima (7,50 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće i gljive. Ulje, luk i mrkve stavite u veliki lonac na jakoj vatri i dinstajte jedno pet minuta da se sve blago karamelizira. Dodajte maslac i sve gljive. Dobro promiješajte i kuhajte jedno 10-15 minuta dok tekućina iz gljiva ne ispari i gljive se blago zapeku. Sada dodajte sjeckani češnjak, ječam, koncentrat rajčice, sol, papar, čili, češnjak u prahu, origano i temeljac. Pustite da zavrije, smanjite vatru i krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem oko pola sata, dok ječam ne bude kuhan.

Kada je ječam kuhan, maknite lonac s vatre i umiješajte smrznuti špinat. Ponovno poklopite i ostavite tako desetak minuta da se špinat skuha od topline u loncu. Za kraj sve još jednom promiješajte i odmah poslužite. Ovo se jelo super smrzava i podgrijava, pa se nemojte ustručavati skuhati više. Vjerujte mi, vaše buduće ja biti će vam zahvalno.

Mixed Mushroom, Spinach and Barley Stew (vegan) / Varivo od miješanih gljiva, špinata i ječma (vegansko)

Creamy Oyster Mushroom and Potato Soup (vegan) / Krem juha od bukovača i krumpira (veganska)

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You know what day it is today? It’s creamy soup day! I mean, if you ask me, any day could and should be a creamy soup day. And yes, this soup is easy and delicious, so you better get your ingredients ready and whip it up.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 generous servings / 0.52 EUR per serving / 2.06 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

2 garlic cloves (0.07 EUR)

2 carrots (0.20 EUR)

250 grams of oyster mushrooms (1.00 EUR)

2 large potatoes (0.20 EUR)

½ tsp garlic powder (0.03 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

2 tbsp dried parsley (0.13 EUR)

4 cups veggie broth (0.27 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash, peel and chop up all the veggies. Clean the mushrooms and tear them into bite-sized pieces. Add the oil, onion, garlic and carrots to a big pot on high heat and saute for about five minutes to slightly soften. Add in the mushrooms, give a good stir and cook for ten minutes so everything gets nicely caramelized. Now add in the potatoes, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley and veggie broth. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and cook with a lid cracked open for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, turn off heat and pulse the soup with an immersion blender. If you like, you can reserve a bit of chunks before pulsing to keep some texture in the soup, but this is totally optional. Taste and adjust seasoning and serve warm. This soup also reheats well so it’s a good option for meal prep.

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Znate li koji je danas dan? Danas je dan za kremastu juhicu! Mislim, ako se mene pita, baš bi svaki dan mogao i trebao biti dan takvih juha. I da, ova je juhica lagana i jednostavna, tako da skupite sve sastojke i bacite se na kuhanje.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 izdašne porcije / 3,84 kn po porciji / 15,36 kn za sve

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

2 češnja češnjaka (0,50 kn)

2 mrkve (1,50 kn)

250,00 g bukovača (7,50 kn)

2 velika krumpira (1,50 kn)

½ žličice češnjaka u prahu (0,25 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

2 žlice sušenog peršina (1,00 kn)

4 šalice povrtnog temeljca (2,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće. Gljive očistite pa ih natrgajte na komadiće veličine zalogaja. Ulje, luk, češnjak i mrkve stavite u veći lonac na jakoj vatri, te ih dinstajte oko pet minuta da malo omekšaju. Ubacite gljive, dobro promiješajte i kuhajte desetak minuta da se sve blago karamelizira. Sada dodajte i krumpire, češnjak u prahu, sol, papar, peršin i temeljac. Pustite da zavrije, smanjite vatru i krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem 30-tak minuta.

Nakon 30 minuta maknite juhu s vatre i propulsirajte ju štapnim mikserom. Ako želite, možete nešto povrća i gljiva sačuvati sa strane prije blendanja, da vam juha ima zanimljiviju teksturu. Taj dio je totalno po vašem izboru. Kušajte i prilagodite začine, pa poslužite toplo. Ova se juhica također dobro podgrijava, pa je super opcija za pripremiti unaprijed.

Creamy Oyster Mushroom and Potato Soup (vegan) / Krem juha od bukovača i krumpira (veganska)

One Pot Mushroom Pasta (vegetarian) / Tjestenina s gljivama iz jednog lonca (vegetarijanska)

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The days are getting colder and autumn is here. This means that I crave comforting foods more than ever. And what can be more comforting than pasta? When cooked in a single pot, it’s also my favorite type of pasta. This dish is so fuss free and delicious that I am absolutely in love.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 1.24 EUR per serving / 4.95 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

2 carrots (0.20 EUR)

2 celery ribs (0.20 EUR)

2 tbsp butter (0.27 EUR)

500 grams button mushrooms (2.00 EUR)

1 tsp garlic powder (0.07 EUR)

½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

1 tbsp dried parsley (0.07 EUR)

400 grams fusilli pasta (0.80 EUR)

2 cups veggie broth (0.13 EUR)

1 cup milk (0.20 EUR)

½ cup shredded hard cheese (0.80 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel, wash and chop up all the veggies and mushrooms. Add oil, onion, carrots and celery to a skillet on high heat and saute for a few minutes until slightly translucent. Add in butter and mushrooms then cook for about 5-10 minutes until the mushrooms are slightly caramelized. Add in garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, pasta, veggie broth and milk. Give a good stir and make sure that the pasta is submerged under the liquid. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat to low and cover tightly with a lid. Cook for about 15 minutes, until pasta is cooked to al dente, while stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings, then stir in shredded cheese. Serve immediately. This dish also reheats well, so it’s a good option to take to work.

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Dani su sve hladniji i jesen nam je stigla, a to znači da mi se jede fina i topla hrana za dušu. A ne znam što bi bolje upalo u tu kategoriju od tjestenine. Još kada je ta tjestenina skuhana u jednom jedinom loncu, to mi je odmah najdraži tip jela. Ovo je sve ispalo tako jednostavno i ukusno da je odmah upisano na listu mojih favorita.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcija / 9,24 kn po porciji / 36,96 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

2 mrkve (1,50 kn)

2 rebra celera (1,50 kn)

2 žlice maslaca (2,00 kn)

500 g šampinjona (15,00 kn)

1 žličica češnjaka u prahu (0,50 kn)

½ žličice soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

1 žlica sušenog peršina (0,50 kn)

400 g fusila (6,00 kn)

2 šalice povrtnog temeljca (1,00 kn)

1 šalica mlijeka (1,50 kn)

½ šalice ribanog tvrdog sira (6,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće i gljive. Ulje, luk, mrkve i celer stavite u dublju tavu na jakoj vatri i dinstajte nekoliko minuta da malo omekšaju. Dodajte maslac i gljive, te kuhajte 5-10 minuta da se gljive lagano karameliziraju. Ubacite češnjak u prahu, sol, papar, peršin, tjesteninu, temeljac i mlijeko. Dobro sve promiješajte, vodeći računa o tome da je tjestenina uglavnom potopljena u tekućinu. Pustite da zavrije, smanjite vatru i kuhajte čvrsto poklopljeno. Kuhajte 15-tak minuta, da tjestenina bude kuhana al dente, s time da nekoliko puta za vrijeme kuhanja sve promiješate. Kušajte i prilagodite začine, pa umiješajte još i ribani sir. Poslužite odmah. Ovo se jelo također i dobro podgrijava, pa je super opcija za pripremiti unaprijed i ponijeti na posao.

One Pot Mushroom Pasta (vegetarian) / Tjestenina s gljivama iz jednog lonca (vegetarijanska)

Beef and Mushroom Stir-Fry / Junetina s gljivama iz woka

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I guess by now my love for Chinese food is probably a well-known thing. It’s no surprise I am constantly experimenting with ingredients and flavor combinations. For this recipe I wanted to step away from the usual chicken and opted for a lean cut of beef. The combination with earthy mushrooms turned out delicious, so I am sure I’ll be making this dish again pretty soon.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 1.64 per serving / 6.57 EUR for all)

For the meat:

400 grams of lean beef like from rump steak (2.67 EUR)

1 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.01 EUR)

1 tbsp soy sauce (0.07 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

For the stir-fry:

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil, divided (0.03 EUR)

2 onions (0.20 EUR)

100 grams shiitake mushrooms (1.33 EUR)

400 grams button mushrooms (1.60 EUR)

3 garlic cloves (0.10 EUR)

1 tsp Gochujang – Korean chili paste (0.13 EUR)

2 tbsp soy sauce (0.13 EUR)

1 tsp toasted sesame oil (0.13 EUR)

1 tbsp corn starch (0.01 EUR)

½ cup water (–)

Additional:

Handful of chopped scallion stalks (0.13 EUR)

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METHOD:

Cut the meat into thin strips. Toss it with oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper and leave to rest in a fridge for at least 30 minutes, but best overnight. Wash, peel and chop up all the veggies and mushrooms.

Place a wok or a deep skillet on medium heat and allow to thoroughly warm up. Add in a bit of oil then fry the meat for a few minutes until cooked through. It’s best to do this in two smaller batches, so you don’t overcrowd the pan. Remove all the beef from the pan and set it aside. Add in the remaining oil and dump in the onions and all mushrooms. Cook for about ten minutes so everything cooks down and starts to slightly caramelize. Add in minced garlic, Gochujang, soy sauce and sesame oil, stir and cook those for additional few minutes before returning the meat to the pan.

In a bowl whisk together corn starch and water. Once the corn starch is fully dissolved, pour the mixture into the pan and give everything a really good stir. Once the sauce thickens, turn off heat and serve over cooked rice and sprinkled with chopped scallions.

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Mislim da je moja ljubav prema kineskoj hrani već općepoznata stvar, pa nije ni čudo da uvijek eksperimentiram sa novim kombinacijama sastojaka i okusa. Za ovaj sam se recept odlučila odmaknuti od piletine koja je dosta česti dio mojih kreacija tog tipa te sam se odlučila za krti komad junećeg buta. U kombinaciji sa gljivama ovo je jelo ispalo odlično, tako da sam sigurna da ću ga ubrzo ponovo pripremati.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 12,33 kn po porciji / 49,31 kn za sve)

Za meso:

400 g krte junetine, kao npr. od buta (20,00 kn)

1 žlica suncokretovog ulja (0,10 kn)

1 žlica soja sosa (0,50 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

Za wok:

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja, podijeljene (0,20 kn)

2 luka (1,50 kn)

100 g shiitaka (10,00 kn)

400 g šampinjona (12,00 kn)

3 češnja češnjaka (0,75 kn)

1 žlica Gochujanga – korejske čili paste (1,00 kn)

2 žlice soja sosa (1,00 kn)

1 žličica tostiranog sezamovog ulja (1,00 kn)

1 žlica kukuruznog škroba (0,10 kn)

½ šalice vode (–)

Dodatno:

Sjeckane stabljike mladog luka (1,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Meso narežite na tanke trakice te ga pomiješajte sa uljem, soja sosom, soli i paprom, pa ostavite u hladnjaku da se marinira minimalno pola sata, a najbolje preko noći. Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće i gljive.

Wok ili duboku tavu stavite na srednje jaku vatru i pustite da se dobro ugrije. Dodajte malo ulja, pa na njemu ispržite junetinu. Za najbolje rezultate pržite meso u dvije manje ture kako vam wok ne bi bio prenatrpan. Gotovo meso maknite iz woka i stavite na stranu. Dodajte u wok preostalo ulje, luk i sve gljive. Kuhajte desetak minuta da tekućina ispari iz gljiva te se one blago karameliziraju. Ubacite u wok sjeckani češnjak, Gochujang, soja sos i sezamovo ulje. Promiješajte i kuhajte par minuta prije nego što u wok vratite meso.

U zdjelici razmutite kukuruzni škrob sa vodom. Kada se škrob skroz otopi, ulijte mješavinu u wok i sve jako dobro promiješajte. Maknite sve s vatre čim se umak zgusne. Poslužite preko kuhane riže, posipano sa sjeckanim stabljikama mladog luka.

Beef and Mushroom Stir-Fry / Junetina s gljivama iz woka

Quick Spicy Noodles (vegan) / Brzi pikantni kineski rezanci (veganski)

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You’re craving Chinese takeout and you want it now? No problem! This dish comes together even quicker than it would take the delivery to arrive and it’s actually quite healthy. But at the same time so, so yum! With only a few pantry staples, you’ll be whipping these noodles up in no time.

Just a little heads up, though. This recipe calls for mushroom powder, which are basically dried mushrooms ground into a fine powder in your food processor. I’ve already written about its magic in this recipe here, so be sure to check it out if you’re curious about more mushroom powder recipes.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 2 generous servings / 1.61 EUR per serving / 3.22 EUR for all)

3 squares of Chinese noodles (1.60 EUR)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 onion (0.10 EUR)

1 red pepper (0.40 EUR)

3 garlic cloves (0.10 EUR)

1 tsp Gochujang – Korean chili paste (0.13 EUR)

2 cups shredded cabbage (0.20 EUR)

3 tbsp shiitake powder (0.40 EUR)

½ cup water (–)

2 tbsp soy sauce (0.13 EUR)

1 tsp toasted sesame oil (0.13 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash, peel and chop up all the veggies. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions to al dente, rinse under cold water and set aside. Add the oil to a wok on high heat and throw in chopped onion and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until softened then add in garlic and Gochujang. Stir well and allow the spices to warm up before adding in cabbage, mushroom powder, water, noodles and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer then cook for a few minutes, until all of the liquid evaporates and the noodles finish cooking. Turn off heat and stir in sesame oil. Serve immediately.

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Ako vam se jede neka kineska dostava i to baš sad sad, nema uopće problema. Ovo jelo ćete sami prirediti i brže nego vam dostavljač uspije pozvoniti na vrata, a još je uz to i prilično zdravo. I ne samo to, nego i jaaaako fino. Uz samo par sastojaka iz špajze, ove ćete nudlse zgotoviti za čas.

Samo još mala napomena. U ovom receptu ima i praška od gljiva, a to su samo sušene gljive samljevene u fini prah u vašem multipraktiku. O tom sam čarobnom sastojku već pisala u ranijem receptu ovdje, pa definitivno i njega čekirajte ako želite još neke ideje za prašak od gljiva.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 2 izdašne porcije / 12,10 kn po porciji / 24,20 kn za sve)

3 kocke kineskih rezanaca (12,00 kn)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 luk (0,75 kn)

1 crvena paprika (3,00 kn)

3 češnja češnjaka (0,75 kn)

1 žlica Gochujanga – korejske čili paste (1,00 kn)

2 šalice ribanog kupusa (1,50 kn)

3 žlice praška od gljiva shiitaka (3,00 kn)

½ šalice vode (–)

2 žlice soja sosa (1,00 kn)

1 žličica tostiranog sezamovog ulja (1,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće. Rezance skuhajte al dente prema uputama na pakiranju, isperite pod hladnom vodom i stavite na stranu. Ulje dodajte u wok na jakoj vatri, pa ubacite luk i papriku. Kuhajte par minuta da omekšaju, te onda ubacite češnjak i Gochujang. Kratko promiješajte i pustite da se začini ugriju prije nego dodate kupus, prašak od gljiva, vodu, rezance i soja sos. Pustite da zavrije, pa kuhajte par minuta dok višak tekućine ne ispari, a tjestenina ne bude skroz kuhana. Maknite s vatre, umiješajte sezamovo ulje i odmah poslužite.

Quick Spicy Noodles (vegan) / Brzi pikantni kineski rezanci (veganski)