Spinach and Shitake Frittata

A frittata is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! This fusion recipe is rich in foods for fertility such as spinach, shitake, and eggs.

1/2 medium onion

2 cloves garlic

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup mushrooms

1 bunch fresh spinach

1 teaspoon Braggs or 2 teaspoons soy sauce

5 eggs

goat’s or sheep’s feta to taste (optional)

In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms when the onion is translucent. Cook until mushrooms have reduced in size. Add fresh spinach with equal parts Braggs or soy sauce and water. Cover and steam for about 30 seconds. Meanwhile, scramble eggs in a bowl. Pour eggs over mushrooms and spinach. Add feta if desired. Lightly stir so that vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the eggs. Cook for approx. five minutes. Transfer to oven and broil until the top is cooked through.

Sesame Tofu

If you don’t like tofu or are trying to feed tofu to someone who doesn’t like it then this is the recipe for you! This recipe is easy, delicious, and will convert even the most steadfast of those against tofu!

1 block firm tofu

sesame oil

Braggs or soy sauce

Cut tofu into the desired shape and size. Place on a baking sheet. Coat with the desired amount of sesame oil and Braggs or soy sauce. Place in the oven and broil on high for 10 minutes. Turn over every few minutes.

Sesame tofu in great added to stir fries, salads, or all by itself!

Cashew Carrot Loaf

This dish is rich in foods that benefit fertility such as carrots, brown rice, and sesame seeds! It’s also a great alternative to meat loaf and a handy way to use up leftover brown rice.

1 medium onion, chopped

1-2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound carrots

1/3 cup tablespoons broth from carrots

1/2 cup ground cashews

1/2 cup cooked brown rice

1 tablespoon tahini

1 teaspoon Braggs or 2 teaspoons soy sauce

Sesame seeds

Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onions and garlic. Meanwhile, steam and mash carrots. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Transfer to a 2 lb loaf pan. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

Simple Dal

This is a very simple recipe that is high in flavour and rich in foods that benefit fertility such as lentils, ghee, and sea salt!

1 cup red lentils

4 cups water

2 tablespoons ghee (or sesame oil)

1 cup chopped onion

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1 tablespoon curry paste (for example, Patak’s)

1 teaspoon sea salt

Rinse the lentils thoroughly. Place rinsed lentils in a medium pot with water. Bring to a boil and skim off foam. Lower heat to medium and cook for 20 minutes until tender. Meanwhile, use a large skillet to heat the ghee or vegetable oil. Sauté onions and garlic until softened and beginning to brown. Pour the cooked lentils into your skillet with the cooked onions and garlic. Stir in curry paste and sea salt. Serve with brown rice and a fresh salad!