Cabbage Soup

This soup is flavorful, healthy, and low calorie! It is also incredibly easy to make and exactly what I crave any time I'm feeling under the weather. It is also a great way to make use of any vegetables that are on the verge of expiring. 

• 3 quarts water
• 2 Tbsp vegetable bouillon
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 head of cabbage, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 2-3 carrots, chopped
• optional: bell peppers

Combine all ingredients in an Instant Pot then cook on high pressure for 20 minutes, allowing pressure to release naturally. 

Honey Balsamic Brussels sprouts

• 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegarette
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper

Cut Brussels sprouts in half. Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl then add in Brussels sprouts and mix until well coated. 

Transfer to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes. 

Instant Pot Seitan Roast

• 3/4 cup pinto beans (cooked from 60 grams dry pinto beans)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp vegetable bouillon
• 1/4 tsp liquid smoke
• 1 cup water
• 240 grams vital wheat gluten
• 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp garlic power
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried sage
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 tsp pepper

In a blender, combine beans, garlic, soy sauce, oil, vegetable bouillon, liquid smoke, and water. Blend until smooth.

In a large bowl, combine vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, and spices.

Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and mix until combined then knead dough for a few minutes. Form dough into a log shape then wrap tightly in parchment paper then top with aluminum foil. 

Place the metal rack that is included with the instant pot into the bottom of the pot then add water until it just reaches the bottom of the rack. Place the wrapped roast on top of the rack then seal the instant pot. Make sure the venting knob is set to seal then set instant pot to pressure cook on high for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally.