To Our Compass Family,
This cookbook takes the guesswork out of the question, “What should I make to eat today?” For Your Nourishment features scrumptious and easy-to-prepare options sure to please any palate!
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team partnered with a variety of culinarians throughout the Compass Group enterprise to create a collection of more than 25 recipes around superfoods linked to promoting personal health and wellness.
Whether you’re in the mood for soup, salad, entrée, or dessert, For Your Nourishment has you deliciously covered.
Here’s to your nutritional health, Compass Group North America Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team
Arugula WalnutPesto
Ingredients
Serves 6-8
2 packed Cups
1 packed Cup
4 Tbsp.
1/2 Cup 1/2 Cup
Instructions
Fresh Arugula
Fresh Spinach
Fresh Basil, rough chopped
Shelled Walnuts
Golden Raisins, hydrated
Nicholas Hunter
Regional Executive Chef
Morrison Living
1/2 Cup
7 Cloves
1 Tsp.
1 2/3 Cup
Fresh Parmesan
Fresh Garlic
Dijon Mustard
Lemon, zested
Olive Oil
Take 5 of the garlic cloves and put into a small pan with the olive oil.
Slowly heat and let poach until the garlic is golden brown and tender (20 minutes).
Remove garlic, set to the side and let cool. In a food processor add all ingredients putting your leafy greens on top.
Add 1/2 of the cooled olive oil and pulse to blend while adding the remaining olive oil.
Season with 1 Tsp. of salt and black pepper.
Ensaladang pako
Filipino Fiddlehead Fern Salad
Ingredients
Serves 4
2 Cups
3
1
2
2 Tbsp.
1 Tbsp
To Taste
Instructions
Fiddlehead Fern
Tomatoes Medium, sliced thin
White Onion Large, julienne Eggs Salted, medium diced
Coconut Vinegar
Agave Nectar
Fresh Ground Pepper
Alexander Cramm Executive Chef UnidineSoak the collected tips of vegetable fern young fronds in cold water for some minutes and rinse well. You may also blanch them in boiling water beforehand.
In a small bowl, mix agave in vinegar and add fresh ground pepper. Set aside.
In a big bowl, mix the fern, tomatoes, and onions.
Pour in vinegar mixture and toss until well mixed.
Add the salted eggs and toss one last time.
Calamansi BBQ Shrimp noodle bowl
Alexander Cramm Executive Chef UnidineServes 4
Shrimp Marinade:
11 2 lb. 31/40
2 Oz.
1 Tbsp.
1 Cup
1/3 Cup
Raw Shrimp, peeled, deveined
Shallot, minced
Toasted Cracked Black Peppercorns
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Calamansi Juice (may be substituted for 50/50 blend of Lemon and Lime Juice.)
Lemon Zest
2 Tbsp. Pinch
Ingredients Instructions
Salt
Noodle Bowl:
2 4 Oz. 4 Oz.
8 Oz.
1 Tbsp.
2 Tbsp.
1/2 Tbsp. Garnish
Carrots Medium, peeled, grated
Snow Peas, cleaned, blanched
Red Onion, julienne
Rice Vermicelli Noodles (soaked in cold water till tender, then drained)
Fish Sauce
Coconut Vinegar (may be substituted for rice vinegar)
Oyster Sauce
Sliced Scallions
Mix marinade together and toss with shrimp. Marinatein refridgerator for up to 8 hours.
Remove shrimp from marinade and grill.
Cook to internal temp of 120F.
Chill or keep warm.
In a separate bowl toss all remaining ingredients except the rice noodles together and add shrimp. Toss with soaked rice noodles and garnish with sliced scallions.
Tinola Soup
Filipino Ginger-Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
Serves 6
1 36 Oz. 1/2 Piece
1 Tbsp.
1
1 Thumb
2 Tbsp. 1 Cup 1/4 Tsp.
Instructions
Whole Chicken, cut into serving pieces
Rice Washing (liquid from washing rice)
Green Papaya, cut into wedges
Garlic, minced
Onion, chopped
Ginger, cut into strips
Fish Sauce
Hot Pepper Leaves
Ground Black Pepper
Alexander Cramm Executive Chef UnidineSauté the garlic, onion, and ginger.
Put in the chicken and cook until color turns light brown and is cooked to temperature.
Add the fish sauce. Stir.
Pour rice washing into the cooking pot. Let boil.
Cover the pot and simmer for 45 minutes. Note: add water if needed.
Add green papaya. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add the hot pepper leaves. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
Season with ground black pepper. You can also add fish sauce or salt if needed.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve hot.
Egyptianblack beANS
Ingredients
Serves 6
1 lb.
1 1/2 Tbsp.
3/4 Tsp.
1 1/2 Tbsp.
3/4 Tbsp. 1 3
Instructions
Faba Beans, large, dried
Fresh Garlic, minced
Ground Cumin
Lemon Juice
Fresh Lemon Zest, grated
Fresh Lemon, wedged
Pita Bread, whole wheat, halved
Michael Truong District Chef UnidinePlace beans in container, submerged with water and soak overnight.
Place beans in pot submerged with water by 2 inches.
Bring to boil, and reduce to simmer, cook for 60-90 minutes.
While beans are cooking, sauté onions, over medium heat until caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, zest, and juice and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
When beans are fully cooked, reserve half of liquid and discard the rest. Add onion mixture to beans. Mix well.
Serve with pita and lemon wedge.
Apple Lemon Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
Serves 6
18
18
1/2 Cup
1/3 Cup
2 Tbsp.
Instructions
Red Delicious Apples, diced
Whole Dates, pitted
Lemon Juice
Walnuts
Ground Cinnamon
Michael Truong District Chef UnidinePlace dates, half of the lemon juice, walnuts, cinnamon, and three quarters apples into the bowl of a food processor.
Puree until finely ground, scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add remainder of the apples and lemon juice and pulse until apples are shredded and the date mixture is evenly distributed.
Serve cold.
Blueberry + 3 bean chili
Ingredients
Yield 6
3/4 Cup
3/4 Cup
3/4 Cup
1
1 2 1/2
3 Cloves
Instructions
Black Beans, dried
Kidney Beans, dried
Pinto Beans, dried
Jalapeno Pepper, diced
Red Pepper, diced
Green Peppers, diced
Yellow Onion, chopped
Fresh Garlic, crushed
1 lb.
5 Fl. Oz.
2/3 Tbsp.
1/2 Tbsp.
1/2 Tbsp.
2/3 Cup
1 1/2 Cup
1/2 Tbsp.
2/3 Tbsp.
3/4 Tsp.
2/3 Tsp.
Michael Truong District Chef UnidineRoma Tomatoes, diced
Vegetable Broth
Smoked Paprika
Dark Brown Sugar
Worcestershire Sauce
Frozen Corn, whole kernel
Fresh Blue Berries
Whole Grain Mustard
Olive Oil
Ground Cumin
Dried Coriander
Soak beans in separate bowl overnight.
Cook beans in separate pot until tender.
Wash, cut in half, seed, and chop jalapeno, green and red bell pepper.
Peel and chop onion. Peel and crush garlic.
Wash, cut in half, and roast tomatoes at 375F for 10-15 minutes and chop the tomatoes.
In a large pot, heat oil on medium heat.
Stir in jalapeno, bell peppers and onion. Cook it until soften.
Stir in garlic, add spice and cook on low for 30 seconds.
Add roasted tomatoes, beans, worcestershire or coconut amino and cover with vegetable stock.
Simmer for 20 minutes.
Add blueberry, corn, sugar and amino, bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes or until blueberry burst.
Add mustard bring to a simmer.
Check for seasoning and serve with chives.
Heirloom
Tomato + watermelon salad
Ingredients
Serves 4
Avocado Mousse:
2 1 Oz.
1 Tsp.
To Taste
1 Tsp.
1 Oz.
Instructions
Fresh Avocados
Lime Juice
Cayenne Pepper
Sea Salt
Chop Cilantro
Low Fat Cream Cheese
1 Cup
1 Cup
1/4 Cup
12
1/2 Cup
1 Tsp.
1 Tsp.
1 Oz.
To Taste
Renato Gerena Regional Executive Chef Morrison HealthcareAssorted Heirloom Tomato, diced
Waterdmelon, diced
Crumbled Feta Cheese
Mint Leaves, torn
Baby Arugula
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Red Wine Vinegar
Avocado Mousse
Salt & Pepper
Cut the watermelon and tomatoes into half inch wedges then dice them. Mix the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar.
Toss the watermelon, tomato, mint, arugula, vinegar and oil.
Add the crumbled feta cheese on top.
Use pastry bag to apply the avocado mousse and add sea salt and pepper to taste.
Avocado Mousse:
Cut the avocados, remove the pits, and add the avocados to food processor.
Chop the Cilantro and add to the food processor.
Add the Lime juice, Low fat cream cheese sea salt to the food processor.
Blend ingredients until smooth.
Kale Caesar salad
Ingredients
Serves 2
2 1 Cup 3 Tsp.
1/2 Cup
1 Tsp.
2 Tsp.
To Taste
Instructions
Kale, blanched with stems removed,1 in. chopped
Parmesan Cheese, finely shredded
Roasted Garlic
Oven Roasted Chickpeas
Preserved Lemon (see recipe below)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper
Remove stems from Kale.
Chop kale into 1-inch pieces.
Renato Gerena
Regional Executive Chef
Morrison Healthcare
Preserved Lemon
8-10
1/2 Cup
1/2 Cup 3
Whole Lemons
Sea Salt
Granulated Sugar
Sugar Cane Sticks (3 inches long)
Blanch the kale by placing in hot water for 1 minute. Then remove and place the kale in ice water.
Strain the kale and remove excess water.
Roast chopped garlic until golden brown.
Roast chickpeas in oven coat with olive oil and sea salt.
Toss kale, roasted garlic, chickpeas, and parmesan cheese, with salt and pepper.
Layer preserved lemon and sprinkle extra parmesan cheese on top of the kale.
Preserved Lemon:
Cut off the top and bottom of each lemon.
Split all lemons lengthwise into 1/4 quarters or slice lemons into 1/4 inch slices.
Transfer to a large bowl. Toss with sea salt, sugar and sugar cane sticks.
Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight.
Lemons will have released a lot of liquid. Transfer contents to a sterilized mason jar, pressing lemons down firmly until they are completely submerged in liquid.
Seal jars and store in refrigerator.
Fasolia Wa Riz
Lebanese Beef & Bean Stew
Ingredients
Serves 6
Rice:
3 Cups 1/4 Cup 1/2 Tsp. 1 Tbsp.
Rice
Vermicelli
Salt
Butter
Fasolia Beef Stew:
1 lb.
2 Cups
6 Tsp.
10 Cloves
1 1/2 Cup 1/2 Tsp.
1 Tsp. 1/3 Tsp. 1/2 Tsp.
4
1 Tsp.
Lean Beef Stew Meat, cut into cubes
Red Beans
Tomato Paste
Garlic, chopped
Onion, finely chopped
Cup Olive Oil
Salt
Mayssoun Hamade Regional Director of Operations TouchPointLebanese 7 Spices (blend equal amounts: Allspice, Ground Cardamom, Ground Black Pepper, Ground Nutmeg, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Ginger)
Black Pepper
Ground Cinnamon, Ground
Cinnamon Sticks, (optional)
Cilantro Leaves, dried or fresh
Instructions
Cooking the Fasolia Beans:
Soak the beans in water for 6 hours or overnight to help soften them. When ready to cook, rinse the beans and then add to a cooking pot with 6-7 cups of fresh water on high heat.
Once boiling, lower heat to simmer and cook for 40-60 minutes or until the beans soften and are easy to smash.
As the beans are about to finish their simmer, in a separate deep cooking pot, add 1 finely chopped onion and lightly fry it with 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat while stirring.
Cut meat into small cubes (1 inch) and add to the pot along with the 7-spice blend, black pepper, cinnamon, salt.
Stir well for a few minutes until the meat turns light brown.
Add the minced garlic and cilantro leaves, and sauté for 5 minutes more. Add 3 cups of warm water to the meat pot, stir well and bring to a boil.
Making
the Vemicelli Rice:
Add 1 cup chopped vermicelli and lightly fry them with a 1 tbsp of butter.
Add the vermicelli in a pot with 3 cups of rice, 6 cups of water, and a dash of salt. Heat the rice on medium heat until it reaches a boil.
Next, lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Serve the beef bean stew hot in a deep plate on the side of or on top of the vermicelli rice.
Combining the Stew:
Pour the cooked beans with their water on top of the meat pot.
Add the tomato paste, stir well, and let simmer on low heat for another 20 minutes while stirring occasionally.
The stew is now ready.
Bacalhoada `a Moda Brasileira
Brazilian Cod Fish
Ingredients
Serves 8
2 lb.
2 1 1/2 1/2
1/2
1/4 Cup
Instructions
Codfish, cooked and shredded (big pieces)
Tomatoes, large dice
White or Yellow Onion, julienne
Green Pepper, julienne
Yellow Pepper, julienne
Red Pepper, julienne
Kalamata Olives
2 Tsp. 1 lb.
2 Tsp
3 Tbsp.
1 Cup
3 1/4 Cup
Moab KiblerProduction Cook
TouchPoint Support Services
Salt
Russet Potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/8 inch thick, cooked al dente
Black Pepper
Garlic, minced
Olive Oil
Hardboiled Eggs, chopped
Parsley and Cilantro, chopped
Toss the cod fish with the tomatoes, onions, peppers, and olives.
Season with salt and pepper.
Take an oven safe casserole dish and rub it with olive oil.
Layer the bottom of the pan with some of the cod mixture then add the potatoes.
Drizzle olive oil and garlic on each layer. Repeat one more time.
Cover with foil and put in oven for 30 minutes at 350 F.
Take foil off and sprinkle with chopped egg.
Cook an additional 5 minutes.
Garnish with parsley and cilantro. Serve with steamed rice.
Gambian Peanut stew
Ingredients
Serves 6
1 1/4 Tbsp.
1/2 lb.
2/3 Tbsp.
2/3 Tbsp.
1/2 Tsp.
2/3 Tbsp.
1 Tsp.
1/4 Tsp.
Instructions
Olive Oil
White Onion, fresh diced
Fresh Garlic, chopped
Fresh Ginger Root, chopped
Jalapeno Peppers, diced
Tomato Paste
Ground Cumin
Ground Cinnamon
Wash, peel and dice the sweet potato.
Wash, remove hard stem, and chop the kale.
1/8 Tsp.
2/3 Tsp.
1 Tsp.
2/3 Tsp.
1 lb.
1/2 Cup 2/3 lb.
1/2 Qt.
2/3 lb.
1/2 Cup
1 1/2 Tsp.
Michael Truong District Chef UnidineGround Cloves
Kosher Salt
Ground Coriander
Thyme, fresh chopped
Sweet Potato, fresh, peeled, diced
Smooth Peanut Butter
Canned Garbanzo Beans
Crushed Tomatoes, drained
Fresh Kale, chopped
Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Lemon Juice
Wash and chop cilantro. Peel and chop garlic. Peel and dice onion.
Wash, peel, and grate the ginger.
Wash and dice jalapeno.
Heat a large pot on medium high heat, add olive oil when hot add onion and sautéed until golden brown about 5 minutes.
Add ginger, garlic, and jalapeno. Cook for 2 minutes stirring frequently.
Add tomato paste, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and pepper. Stir frequently for 2 minutes. If necessary, add some water to prevent from drying or burning.
Pour vegetable broth, stir then add thyme, sweet potato, peanut butter, and beans stir well.
Add crushed tomatoes and combine well.
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sweet potato is soft and tender, stirring occasionally.
Add chopped kale and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until wilted.
Stir in lemon juice and cilantro. Season to taste, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
Deconstructed peach parfait
Ingredients
Serves 4
8 Oz. 4 Oz.
8 Oz.
4 Tsp.
1. 8 Slices. 4 Oz.
4 Tsp.
4 Tsp.
28
Instructions
Parfait:
Plain Yogurt
Peach Yogurt
House-Made Pecan Granola
Dehydrated Blueberries
Peach, cut into 8 slices
Dehydrated Peach
Pureed Fresh Peaches
Chia Seeds
Honey
Peach Pearls (optional)
Renato GerenaRegional Executive Chef
Morison Healthcare
Pecan Granola:
4 Cups
1/2 Cup
1/2 Cup
2 Tsp.
1/3 Cup
2/3 Cup
1/4 Tsp.
1/2 Cup
Old-Fashioned Oats
Chopped Pecans
Ground Chia Seed
Ground Cinnamon
Canola Oil
Pure Maple Syrup
Salt
Dehydrated Blueberries
In a mixing bowl combine the yogurts. Spread yogurt on the base of each plate. Then sprinkle with granola. Add the dehydrated blueberries, fresh peach slices, dehydrated peach slices, & chia seeds to the plates. Put a 1 oz. dollop of peach puree on the right-hand corner of each plate.
Drizzle with 1 tsp. honey and sprinkle with 7 peach pearls.
Pecan Granola:
Preheat the oven to 300F.
Mix oats, pecans, chia seeds, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
Stir canola oil, maple syrup, and salt in a small bowl. Pour over the oat mixture. Stir to coat evenly.
Spread the oat mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and stir in the dehydrated blueberries. Cool on baking rack.
Grilled Peaches
Bee Pollen Ricotta
Honey Gastrique
Ingredients
Serves 4
Skillet Cornbread cut into 1/2 inch pieces (recipe included)
Peaches, cut into 16 wedges
Honey
Apple Juice
Whole Milk Ricotta
Bee Pollen
Mint Leaves
Edible Flowers (optional)
Renato Gerena
Regional Executive Chef
Morison Healthcare
1 Cup
Self-Rising Flour
Cornmeal
Fine Salt
Cayenne Pepper
Butter
Honey
Cage Free Eggs
Buttermilk
Instructions
Grilled Peaches & Honey Gastrique:
Bring your grill to a medium heat.
Lightly spray with cooking spray and add the peach slices.
Grill peach slices about 1 minute on each side, adding grill marks, then remove from heat.
Make the honey gastrique by combining the honey and juice in bowl.
Spread 1/4 cup ricotta cheese around the base of each dessert plate.
Top with 4 slices of grilled peaches.
Arrange 4 grilled cornbread croutons around each plate.
Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. bee pollen, 5 mint leaves, a couple of edible flowers and drizzle with honey qastrique.
Skillet Cornbread Croutons:
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Lightly coat a cast iron pan with cooking oil.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, and cayenne. In another mixing bowl combine the butter and honey, whip until fluffy and then whip in the eggs.
Begin folding in half of the flour mixture, then half of the buttermilk, repeating until all ingredients are combined. Do not over mix.
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cornbread is ready.
Cool on rack for 5 minutes.
When cool, dice needed amount into 1/2 inch cubes.
Roasted Southern Sweet potATOES
With Collard Green Pesto, Feta, & PIckled Onions
Ingredients
Serves 4
Renato Gerena
Regional Executive Chef
Morison Healthcare
Sweet Potatoes: Collard Green Pesto:
8
Sweet Potatoes
5 Cups
8 Oz.
8 Oz.
4 Oz.
4 Oz.
4 Tsp.
Goat Cheese
Collard Green Pesto (see recipe)
Pickled Red Onions (see recipe)
Fresh Dill
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pickled Onions:
1/2 Cup
2 Tbsp..
1 Tsp.
2 1
Apple Cider Vinegar
Sugar
Kosher Salt
Cinnamon Sticks
Red Onion, Thinly Sliced Rings
3 Cloves 1/4 Cup 1/2 Cup 1/3 Cup 1/2 Tsp.
Packaged Fresh Collard Greens, washed, trimmed, chopped
Garlic
Cup Pecans
Olive Oil
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Sea Salt
Instructions
Sweet Potatoes:
Season sweet potatoes with sea salt and oil and roast in oven at 400F for 45 mins.
Make your collard green pesto and pickled red onions (see recipes below).
Drizzle plate with olive oil, then place the fresh dill and pesto on the plate.
Add your sweet potato dressed with crumbled goat cheese and top with the pickled onions.
Collard Green Pesto
Sauté greens 3.5 to 4 minutes or until tender and drain.
Plunge into ice water and drain well.
Process garlic & pecans in a food processor until finely ground.
Add in the greens, extra virgin oil, cheese, and sea salt.
Process 2 to 3 seconds or until smooth.
Pickled Onions
Combine apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and cinnamon sticks over high heat and bring to a boil. Place the liquid in a mason jar, add the red onions. Keep airtight in the refrigerator.
Chickpea salad
Ingredients
Yield 6-8
1/4 Cup 3/4 Cup
1 1 Tsp.
1 Tsp.
1 Tsp. 1 Tsp.
1 Tsp.
Mayo Plain Greek Yogurt
Juiced Lemons
Dijon
Minced Thyme
Minced Sage
Minced Rosemary
Minced Chive
Instructions
Mix all ingredients thoroughly and chill to serve.
Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
1 Tsp.
1 Qt. 2 1/4 Cup 3/4 Cup
1 Cup 1/2 Cup
To Taste
Nicholas Hunter
Regional Executive Chef
Morrison Living
Minced Dill
Rinsed Chickpeas, canned
Small Diced Celery Ribs
Minced Shallots
Slivered Almonds
Halved Red Grapes
Dried Cranberries
Kosher Salt & Pepper
Butternut Squash + Apple
Bisque
Ingredients
Yield 6, 8 Oz. Portions
2
1 1/2
1/2 Cup
1/2 Cup
1/2 Cup
4
2 Tbsp.
Butternut Squash, large halved, roasted, scooped
Granny Smith Apples, peeled, rough chopped
Yellow Onions, rough diced
Celery, rough chopped
Jumbo Carrots, peeled, chopped
Garlic Cloves, roasted
Garlic Oil, roasted
Instructions
Sauté apples, garlic, onion, celery, carrots and bay leaf in roasted garlic oil until tender.
Deglaze with Brandy.
Nicholas Hunter Regional Executive Chef Morrison Living1 Tbsp.
1
1/4 Tsp.
2 Oz.
To Taste
3/4 Gal. (& as needed)
1/2 Cup
Picked Thyme
Bay leaf
Cinnamon
Calvados, port or brandy (brandy is ideal)
Salt & Pepper
Chicken Broth (Vegetable Broth for vegetarian option)
Heavy Cream/Whole Milk (optional)
Add squash, thyme, and cinnamon and incorporate. Add vegetable stock just to the top of dry ingredients and mix, stirring occasionally until simmering. Blend with stick blender until smooth, adding stock until desired consistency.
Season and then run through the blender in small batches until velvety smooth.
Finish with cream for a richer bisque.
Sunflower Crusted Chicken SUperfood salad
With Greek Yogurt “Caesar Style” Dressing
Patricia Schwartz Senior Executive ChefEurest
Ingredients
Serves 4
1 Cup
1/2 Cup
1/2 Tsp.
1/2 Tsp.
1 Tbsp.
2
4 (4 Oz.)
Dressing:
1/2 Cup
1/4 Cup
1/4 Cup
2 Tsp.
1-2 Cloves
Sunflower Seeds
Sesame Seeds
Black Pepper
Sea Salt
Fresh Thyme, chopped
Eggs, lightly beaten
Chicken Breasts, lightly pounded
1 Cup
4 Cups
2 Cups
1 Cup
1/2 Cup
2 Tbsp.
1/4 Cup
Greek Yogurt, Whole Milk or 2%
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
Anchovy Paste
Garlic
Sunflower Sprouts, or other micro greens, plus more for garnish
Baby Kale
Brussels Sprouts, quartered, roasted
Black, Purple or Red Grapes, quartered
Red Quinoa, cooked and cooled
Toasted Sunflower Seeds, for garnish
Shaved Parmesan Cheese, for garnish
1 Tbsp.
1 Tsp.
1 Tsp.
2 Tbsp.
To Taste
Fresh Lemon Juice
Dijon Mustard
Worcestershire Sauce
Milk
Freshly Ground Black Pepper and Salt
Instructions
Combine dressing ingredients in a bowl.
Refrigerate while you proceed.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Line a baking tray with baking paper.
Place sunflower seeds in a food processor and whiz for 20 seconds or until finely crumbled.
Add sesame, salt, pepper and thyme and pulse to combine. Transfer to a bowl.
Place eggs in a separate bowl.
Coat chicken in the crumb, then dip in the egg, then coat again in crumb.
Place on the prepared tray.
Cook in oven for 20 minutes, turning the chicken over at the halfway mark.
Cook until golden or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
Toss the kale, brussels sprouts, grapes, and sunflower sprouts with half of the dressing.
Divide amount into 4 salad bowls.
Sprinkle the quinoa over the greens.
Slice the chicken breasts and arrange over the greens.
Drizzle with a bit more dressing, and sprinkle shaved parmesan and toasted sunflower seeds on top.
Garnish with sunflower sprouts and serve.
Ajiaco Santafereño
Ingredients
Serves 8-10
3 12 Cups
3 4 2
1/4 Bunch
1 lb.
Instructions
Skinless Chicken Breast
Chicken Stock
Corn on the Cob cut in half
Green Onion
Garlic Cloves
Cilantro
Papa Criolla (similar to yellow dutch potatoes)
1 lb.
1 lb.
1 Bunch
1 Cup
1/2 Cup To Taste
Leo Jimenez Executive Chef TouchPoint Support ServicesPapa Sabanera (red bliss)
Papa Pastusa (russet potatoes)
Guasca
Heavy Cream
Capers
Salt & Pepper
Simmer the chicken, corn, green onions, garlic, cilantro in the stock for about 35-45 min.
Remove the chicken when it’s tender and shred it, then set aside for later.
Keep cooking the corn for about 30 min, then discard the green onion.
Add on red and white potatoes (preferably 1 in. diced) and the guascas. Cook for 30 min.
By this time, the potatoes would become a creamy potato soup. Add on yellow potatoes, cook 30 minutes, season with salt & pepper.
Add the shredded chicken, serve with heavy cream on the side and capers. You can also add a slice of fresh avocado & white rice.
Lime Cilantro Chicken
kale & quinoa bowl
Ingredients
Serves 6
Chicken:
1.5 lb.
1/8 Cup
1/8 Cup
1/8 Cup
1 Tbsp.
1/2 Tsp.
1/4 Tsp.
1/4 Tsp.
12 Oz.
12 Oz.
3 Cups
Chicken, thigh, boneless
Canola Oil
Lime Juice
Water
Fresh Cilantro
Ground Cumin
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Roasted Spiced Sweet Potato (see recipe)
Sauteed Kale (see recipe)
Quinoa Pilaf (see recipe)
Sauteed Kale:
1.5 lb.
1/8 Cup 1/3 Tsp.
1/3 Tsp.
1/4 Cup
Kale, fresh, chopped, bite size
Vegetable Oil
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Vegetable Broth
Renato Gerena Regional Executive Chef Morison Healthcare1.5 Tbsp.
1/2 Cup
1/2 Tbsp.
1/4 Cup
3/4 Cup
1/4 Tsp.
1/4 Tsp.
1 Tbsp.
12 Fl. Oz.
Olive Olive
Yellow Onion, diced
Garlic, fresh, minced
Sweet Red Peppers, fresh, diced
Quinoa, raw, dry
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Oregano, dry
Vegetable Broth
Roasted Spiced Sweet Potato:
Quinoa Pilaf: 1.5 lb.
Sweet Potatoes Peeled
Olive Oil
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Chili Powder
Paprika
Instructions
Chicken:
Toss and coat trimmed chicken until completely coated with all ingredients. Marinate for 2 hours.
Grill on a hot grill to get diamond grill marks on both sides of the chicken. Place marked chicken on a lined sheet pan and bake at 350F for 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165F.
Qunioa Pilaf:
Heat oil in a large stock pot, sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers until onions are translucent. Add quinoa, salt, pepper and oregano to the pot and fold in until the quinoa is well coated and toasted. (add extra oil if needed)
Add the vegetable stock to the quinoa and bring to a simmer.
Cook until the quinoa absorbs the stock almost completely and then immediately remove from heat. Cover the pan off heat for 5-10 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
Fluff pilaf with spoon.
Sauteed Kale:
Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the kale.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Deglaze with vegetable stock and slightly wilt the kale.
Quickly remove from heat.
Roasted Spcied Sweet Potatoes:
Peel and cut potatoes in half, then cut halves into quarter-inch moons.
Toss sweet potatoes with oil and seasoning.
Arrange in a single layer on sheet pans.
Roast at 350F for 25 minutes or until tender.
Per serving:
1/2 Cup Quinoa Pilaf 1/4 Cup Sautéed Kale
1/4 Cup Roasted Sweet Potatoes 4 Oz. Sliced Cilantro Lime Chicken
Braised Chicken
With Vegetables
Ingredients
Serves 6
6
1/6 Cup
2 Oz.
6 Oz.
1 Tbsp.
1/2 Tbsp.
1.5 Tbsp.
Instructions
Chicken Leg, quarter
Canola Oil
Yellow Onions, fresh, diced
Celery, fresh, diced
Garlic, fresh, minced
Thyme, fresh, chopped
Sauce Demi-Glace
1.5 Cups
1.5 Cups
1.5 Oz.
6 Oz.
6 Oz.
6 Oz.
Jeffery MorrowProject Manager
Unidine
Wine, Sauterne
Chicken Broth
Carrot, fresh, diced
Rutabaga, fresh, whole diced
Turnip, fresh, whole diced
Chard, swiss fresh chopped
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dust lightly with flour.
In a braising pan, warm the oil.
Sear the chicken in batches until golden brown all over, about 6 minutes per batch.
Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Peel and dice onions, celery, carrots, rutabaga and turnips.
Add the onion and celery to the pot and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, tomato paste, thyme and demi-glace and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Add the wine and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the chicken and broth and place the carrots, rutabagas, and turnips on top.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cover, and cook over low to medium heat for about 35-40 minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
Add the chard. Stir until the chard is wilted, about 2 minutes.
Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a serving bowl and spoon some of the sauce on top.
Serve immediately
Salmon, Apples + Maple
Brussels sprouts salad
Ingredients
Serves 6
1 lb. 1/4 lb.
1/2 Oz.
1/2 lb.
1/2 Tbsp.
1/3 Cup
1/4 lb.
Brussels Sprouts, fresh, shaved
Red Onions, sliced
Parsley, chopped
Granny
Smith Apple
Thyme, chopped
Dried Cranberries
Bacon,1in., diced
Michael TruongDistrict Chef
Unidine
Maple Syrup, bulk
Cider Vinegar
Olive Oil
Dijon Mustard
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Salmon Fillet, fresh
Instructions
Combine brussels sprouts, onion, cranberries, and parsley. Keep cool and set aside.
Julienne apple and cover with cold water and lemon juice to prevent oxidation.
For dressing, combine fresh thyme, salt, dijon, cider vinegar and maple syrup.
While blending with a hand wand, slowly add extra virgin olive oil until emulsification.
Cut and cook bacon until crispy and drain fat.
Portion salmon into 4 oz. portions, season with salt and pepper, and sear until golden brown.
Top salad with salmon, apples, bacon, 1.5 Fl. Oz. of dressing and serve.
Brown Rice Salsa Bowl
Ingredients
Serves 6
6 Oz.
3/4 lb.
3/4
3/4 lb.
1/2 lb.
3/4 Cup
6 Oz.
6 Oz.
Instructions
Salsa: Bowl:
Brown Rice
Corn, frozen, whole kernel
Avocado, fresh, sliced
Green Cabbage, fresh, shaved
Kale, fresh
Salsa Fresh (recipe below)
Black Beans, canned
Pumpkin Seeds
Salsa:
6 Oz.
1/8 Cup
1/2 Tbsp.
1/8 Cup
1.5 Tbsp.
1 Tbsp.
1/2 Tbsp.
1/3 Tsp.
1/8 Tsp.
1/4 Tsp.
Combine all ingredients and hold overnight before service.
CHristopher Hsieh Project ManagerUnidine
Tomato, fresh, medium, diced
Tomato, canned, diced
Garlic, fresh, minced
Green Pepper, diced
Red Onions, diced
Cilantro, chopped
Lime Juice
Black Pepper
Kosher Salt
Ground Cumin
Cook the brown rice according to the directions.
Rip the kale leaves off into small, bite-sized chunks. Dice the stems.
Steam the stems and the leaves for a couple minutes, until lightly wilted.
Heat the corn until room temperature.
Dice the red pepper and mix it in with the corn.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Dice the green cabbage into small strips.
Cut the avocado lengthwise.
Add the steamed kale to a serving bowl.
Pile on the rice, beans, and veggies. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds and optional ingredients on top.
Add salt and pepper to taste with a scoop of salsa.
Orange Mustardsalmon
Ingredients
Serves 6
1 Tbsp.
24 Oz.
1 Tbsp.
1 Tbsp. 1/16 Tsp.
Instructions
Unsalted Butter
Salmon Fillet
Orange Juice, fresh
Orange Zest, fresh, grated
Mustard, dry, powder
1 Tbsp.
1 Tbsp.
1 Tbsp. 1/2 Tbsp.
dylan Beeson Director of Dining ServicesUnidine
Soy Sauce, low sodium
Honey
Rice Wine Vinegar
Toasted Sesame Seeds
Portion salmon into 4 oz. servings.
Heat butter in a cast iron skillet and add the salmon filets skin side down.
Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes until the skin is slightly crispy.
Whisk together the orange juice, zest, mustard, soy sauce, honey, vinegar and salt in a small bowl and add it to the pan.
Bring this to a quick boil and simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens up.
Gently flip the salmon and coat it with sauce. Using a spoon for this step may help.
Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Apple Turkey Lentil
Stuffed Cabbage
Ingredients
Serves 6
1/2 Tbsp.
6 Oz.
1/3 Tsp.
1/2 Oz.
3 Oz.
3 Oz.
Olive Oil
Ground Turkey
Garlic, fresh chopped
Celery, fresh, diced
White Onion, fresh, diced
Granny Smith Apple, peeled, diced
Marinara Sauce:
1.5 Tbsp.
1 Tbsp.
1/2 Tbsp.
1/2 Tbsp.
1/2 Tbsp. 1/4 Tsp.
Yellow Onions, diced
Green Peppers, fresh, medium
Carrot, fresh
Garlic, fresh
Olive Oil
Parsley, dried
Luis Urquilla Executive ChefUnidine
Salt
Black Pepper
Brown Rice, cooked
Lentils, cooked
Green Cabbage Leaves
Marinara Sauce (see recipe)
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Tomato, Paste
Tomato, Crushed
Water
Basil, dried leaves
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet and add cook turkey until fully cooked. Pour out most of the fat.
Add garlic, onion, celery, and apple. Season with salt and pepper.
Sauté until onions are translucent.
Transfer to a mixing bowl and gently stir in the cooked brown rice and lentils. Adjust seasoning. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Wrap the cabbage in saran wrap and microwave for 4-5 minutes. Allow to stand for an additional 4-5 minutes before unwrapping. Unwrap the cabbage and cut out the core.
Peel the leaves, trim stem as necessary, and boil until tender.
Drain on paper towels or in a perforated pan.
Place 3 oz. of the rice mixture near the stem end of a leaf. Fold over sides and roll up. Repeat with remaining leaves and rice mixture.
With the seam sides down, place cabbage rolls in a shallow baking dish.
Pour marinara sauce over the top of cabbage rolls. Tightly cover baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake until rolls are tender.
Marinara Sauce:
Wash all produce under cool water and drain.
Sauté onions, pepper, carrot, and garlic in oil until tender.
Add remaining ingredients.
Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer for 1 hour.
Cook to internal temperature of 165F and hold for 15 seconds.
Zucchini Noodle + GOlden Lentils
Ingredients
Serves 6
1/2 Cup
1.5 Oz. 1/2 Oz.
1 Cup.
3/4 Tsp.
1.5 Tsp.
Instructions
Lentil, golden or yellow
Green Onion, chopped
Basil, fresh, chopped
Water
Lemon Zest, fresh grated
Lemon Juice, fresh
1.5 Tbsp. 1/3 Tsp. 1/2 Cup 3/4 Tsp. 1/3 Tsp. 3 lb.
Philippe Zufferey Chef UnidineMiso White
Maple Syrup
Sunflower Seeds
Sea Salt
Garlic Powder
Zucchini, fresh
Start by bringing a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the lentils to the water and stir. Bring the lentils back up to a simmer. Cook the lentils until slightly mushy, about 25 minutes.
Drain the lentils and transfer them to the bowl of a food processor.
Toss sunflower seeds, salt, garlic, and 1 tbsp. miso together are reserve.
Add the chopped spring onion, greens, basil, olive oil, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 tbsp miso, maple syrup, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
Run the food processor on high until you have a smooth and creamy consistency, stopping to scrape the sides down a couple times.
Check the sauce for seasoning, adjust, and set aside.
Run the zucchinis through a spiralizer use a julienne peeler to create strands.
Steam noodles until tender.
Place zucchini noodles in a large bowl. Toss zucchini noodles with the spring onion miso sauce and some salt and pepper to taste.
Once noodles are coated, divide them among bowls evenly.
Top the creamy zucchini noodles with the cheesy sunflower sprinkle, roasted vegetables, and chopped basil.
Serve immediately.
Lentil Coconut Thai Curry
Ingredients
Serves 6
Curry:
1/2 Cup
1.5 Oz.
1/2 Oz. 1 Cup.
3/4 Tsp.
1.5 Tsp.
Instructions
Seasoned Lentils:
Seasoned Lentils (see recipe)
Swiss Chard, chopped
Olive Oil
Coconut Milk, canned
Thai Red Curry Paste
Tomato Paste
Kosher Salt
In stock pot, sauté vegetables and herbs in oil until carameliz.ed.
Deglaze pan with wine.
Add lentils.
Simmer until reduced by half.
Add broth and cook until lentils are soft and tender.
Drain any extra liquid.
Add cream and seasonings and bring to a simmer.
Curry:
Philippe Zufferey Chef UnidineSeasoned Lentils:
Carrot, fresh, diced
Yellow Onions, diced
Celery, diced
Garlic, minced
Parsley, chopped
Thyme, chopped
Vegetable Oil
White Wine
Lentil Beans, dried
Stock Broth
Heavy Whipping Cream
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Heat oil in a skillet and sate the chard until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the seasoned lentils, curry paste, tomato paste, and salt.
Cook and stir often until heated through to 165 F.
Lentil Bolognese with Cavatappi
Ingredients
Serves 6
1.5 lb.
1/6 Cup
1/6 Cup.
1 Tbsp.
1 Tbsp.
1 Tbsp.
Instructions
Cavatappi Pasta
Olive Oil
Yellow Onions, diced
Garlic, minced
Tomato Paste
Red Wine
18 Fl. Oz.
3/4 Cup
1 Tbsp.
1 Tbsp.
1 Tbsp.
1 Tbsp.
1 Tbsp.
Simone Burrows Chef ManagerUnidine
Vegetable Broth
Red Lentils, dry
Oregano, chopped
Thyme, chopped
Tomato, fresh, crushed
Balsamic Vinegar
Italian Parsley, chopped
Wash lentils well and soak for 20 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
Prepare pasta per package instructions.
Heat stock pot over medium high heat add in oil and onions stirring occasionally.
Cook onions until light brown fond starts to form on the surface of the pan. To prevent from burning, add in a few teaspoons of water and continue to cook until onions are softened. Add minced garlic, stirring frequently.
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes to caramelize, stirring frequently until it’s dark red in color.
Pour red wine into the pan to deglaze, scrapping up any brown bits. Cook until all alcohol has burned off.
Pour vegetable broth into the pan.
Add in lentils and stir to incorporate heat mixture until it comes to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low to maintain a simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and thyme and simmer for another 20 minutes.
Add in balsamic vinegar and turn off heat.
Combine bolognese with cooked hot pasta.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.