Eats of Eden

Chef Dick Whiting
Airport at McGregor
Inside "Naturally Yours"
251-380-9388

Tomato and Miso Soup with Asafoetida,
Sauteed Walnuts and Mixed Vegetables,
Seitan and Pineapple over Summer Wheat,
Papaya Seed and Garlic Tofu Dressing

Tomato and Miso Soup with Asafoetida

• 1 Tbsp. safflower oil
• 3 Tbsp. miso paste
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1/8 tsp. Asafoetida
• 3 cups water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in a pot on high heat until it just starts to smoke. Add onions, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the garlic and tomatoes and continue to sauté for approximately one more minute. Add asafetida and miso. Puree mixture until smooth and add water. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for ten minutes. Serve immediately.

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• 1 Tbsp. safflower oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup walnut halves and/or pieces
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• small broccoli, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
• 1/2 cup sliced squashes
• Bragg’s Amino Sauce or Light Soy Sauce

Heat oil in a skillet or wok on high heat until it just starts to smoke. Add the onions, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the walnuts and continue to sauté for about one more minute, then add the garlic, vegetables and Braggs or soy sauce. Continue to sauté two more minutes. Serve immediately.

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• 2 cups soft summer wheat berries
• 6 cups water
• 1 Tbsp. safflower oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• Seitan (wheat gluten)
• 1 medium pineapple, peeled and chunked
• Shoyu or Soy Sauce

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add wheat berries and simmer for 30-40 minutes until berries become rounded and chewy. Heat oil in a skillet or wok on high heat until it just starts to smoke. Add the onions, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the celery and carrots and continue to sauté for about one more minute. Add the garlic, Seitan, and pineapple chunks and continue to sauté for two more minutes. Season to taste with your favorite shoyu or soy sauce. Lower heat and cook for five minutes. Serve immediately over cooked wheat berries.

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• 1/4 cup papaya seeds
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp. salt
• 12 oz. Tetra Pack Soft Silken Tofu
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

Put papaya seeds, olive oil, garlic and salt into a food processor and process on high until well chopped (a few seconds.) Add tofu and process until blended smooth, then gradually add apple cider vinegar. Serve on your favorite salad or fresh greens.

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