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Mountain KitchenRecipes
Adasi (Persian Lentil Stew)
A thick, cumin-scented brown lentil stew. It's a traditional Persian breakfast, but just as good for lunch with yogurt or a couple of eggs on top.
Ash Reshteh (Persian Bean, Herb, and Noodle Soup)
A thick Persian soup of beans, lentils, and a mountain of greens, topped with tangy kashk, crispy onions, and mint oil. This version uses much fewer noodles than usual.
Berbere Spice Blend
The warm, fiery red spice blend at the heart of Ethiopian cooking, toasted and ground at home for wats, lentils, and roasted vegetables.
Breakfast Quinoa
quinoa breakfast
Cast Iron Cabin Chili
A hearty, smoky chili built for a big pot and a cold night.
Chicken Dumplings
Chicken Dumplings
Cinnamon Chia Pudding with Berries
No-added-sugar make-ahead chia pudding with fiber-rich berries for stable blood sugar
Cinnamon-Spiced Oatmeal Chia Bars
easy healthy granola bars
Cottage Cheese Cloud Rolls
High Protein rolls
Fermented Teff Injera (The Real Thing)
Traditional Ethiopian injera made from only teff, water and a few days of natural fermentation, for a sour, spongy flatbread full of bubbles.
Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew)
Iran's beloved herb stew: beef, kidney beans, and tart dried limes simmered in a deep green sauce of slow-fried herbs. Lots of fiber, lots of flavor.
Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Broccoli & Cauliflower
One-pan low-carb dinner pairing lean protein with fiber-rich non-starchy vegetables
How to Cook Split Red Lentils
A simple, no-soak method for cooking split red lentils, either soft and creamy for dal and stews or just-tender for salads and bowls.
Hummus - basic
Basic Hummus
Joojeh Kabab (Saffron Yogurt Chicken Kebabs)
Chicken thighs marinated in saffron, lemon, and yogurt, then grilled with tomatoes and peppers. A simple protein-first dinner with no rice needed.
Kabab Koobideh (Persian Ground Meat Kebabs)
Juicy grilled ground beef kebabs seasoned simply with onion, saffron, and sumac. Persian street-food flavor without the rice.
Khoresh Karafs (Persian Celery and Herb Stew)
Tender beef slowly simmered with celery, parsley, and mint, finished with lemon. A bright, tangy stew made almost entirely from non-starchy vegetables.
Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
A deep green Persian frittata that's more herbs than egg. High in protein, very low in carbs, and just as good cold the next day.
Lentil & Flax Meatloaf
A juicy beef and pork meatloaf that swaps the breadcrumbs for soft red lentils, ground flax, and chia, with a tangy tomato glaze.
Lentil & Vegetable Soup
High-fiber, low glycemic-index soup built around lentils for blood sugar-friendly meals
Low-Carb Crustless Apple Crisp
Tart Granny Smith apples baked under a crunchy pecan, walnut, and flax crumble. A cozy fall dessert with lots of fiber and very little sugar.
Low-Sugar Spiced Apple Cider Syrup
A warm cinnamon, clove and cardamom syrup sweetened with allulose-based monk fruit, for drinks, oatmeal or pancakes.
Mast-o-Khiar (Persian Cucumber Yogurt)
Thick Greek yogurt with crunchy cucumber, garlic, and plenty of mint. A cool, high-protein side for kebabs and stews.
Misir Wat (Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew)
A deeply spiced berbere red lentil stew built on slow-cooked onions, made for scooping up with homemade injera.
Mountain Morning Overnight Oats
Make-ahead oats with maple, cinnamon, and toasted walnuts for cold mornings.
Oat-Cinnamon Energy Bites
No-added-sugar energy bites made with oat flour that keep carbs modest without giving up sweetness
Pancakes - made to be more diabetic healthy
simple Pancakes for diabetics
Pancakes - oat and wheat flour
simple low sugar Pancakes that are delicious on there own
Peanut sauce
Basic homemade Peanut sauce
Quick Same-Day Injera
A weeknight shortcut to Ethiopian teff flatbread that uses sparkling water, baking soda and a splash of vinegar in place of days of fermentation.
Salad Shirazi (Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad)
Finely diced cucumber, tomato, and red onion with lime and dried mint. The crunchy, refreshing side that goes with every Persian meal.
Skillet-Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter
A quick weeknight salmon dinner finished with a bright lemon butter pan sauce.
Soup-e Jo (Persian Barley and Chicken Soup)
A creamy, lemony barley soup with shredded chicken and carrots. A Persian comfort-food classic and a slower-burning alternative to rice.
Summer Snack Crackers
Quick fresh summer snack for hot days with fresh herbs
Veggie & Egg Breakfast Muffins
Low-carb, high-protein egg muffins loaded with vegetables for steady morning blood sugar