https://grokoriginalrecipes.pages.dev/tags/complete-protein/ Recent content in Complete-Protein on Grok Original Recipes Hugo en-us Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:54:18 -0400 https://grokoriginalrecipes.pages.dev/recipes/sweet-potato-black-bean-stew/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:54:18 -0400 https://grokoriginalrecipes.pages.dev/recipes/sweet-potato-black-bean-stew/ <h2 id="why-this-recipe">Why This Recipe</h2> <p>A smoky-sweet Southern-style vegetarian stew with tender sweet potatoes, black beans, and quinoa in a maple-kissed tomato broth.</p> <h2 id="ingredients">Ingredients</h2> <ul> <li>1 tbsp olive oil</li> <li>1 small onion, diced (~1 cup)</li> <li>2 cloves garlic, minced</li> <li>1 tbsp tomato paste</li> <li>1 tsp mushroom powder (e.g., porcini or shiitake)</li> <li>¾ cup quinoa, rinsed</li> <li>1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed</li> <li>1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice</li> <li>1 medium sweet potato, diced, 1/2 cubes (~1½ cups, ~8 oz)</li> <li>1 cup vegetable broth, low-sodium</li> <li>1 tbsp maple syrup</li> <li>1 tbsp chili powder</li> <li>1 tsp smoked paprika</li> <li>½ tsp ground cumin</li> <li>½ tsp dried oregano</li> <li>¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)</li> <li>Salt and black pepper, to taste</li> <li>2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, garnish)</li> </ul> <h2 id="instructions">Instructions</h2> <ol> <li><strong>Prep</strong>: Dice onion, sweet potato; mince garlic. Drain/rinse beans. Rinse quinoa.</li> <li><strong>Sauté</strong>: Olive oil + onion—3–4 min until soft. Add garlic—30–60 seconds.</li> <li><strong>Bloom</strong>: Add oregano. Cook 1 min. Stir constantly.</li> <li><strong>Deglaze</strong>: Add broth. Stir well, <strong>scraping bottom clean</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Combine</strong>: Add quinoa, beans, tomatoes with juice, sweet potato, maple syrup, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne. Stir well. <strong>Cancel sauté</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Cook</strong>: Seal → High pressure 14 min → Natural release 10 min → Vent</li> <li><strong>Adjust</strong>: Stir. Add salt, pepper to taste. Add thickener or sauté 2-3 minutes if needed.</li> </ol> <h2 id="macros-per-1-cup-serving-approximate">Macros per 1½-cup serving (approximate)</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Calories</strong>: 340 kcals</li> <li><strong>Protein</strong>: 27g</li> <li><strong>Carbs</strong>: 55g</li> <li><strong>Fat</strong>: 7g</li> <li><strong>Fiber</strong>: 12g</li> </ul> <p><em>Pair with 6 Triscuits for 30g protein, 15g fiber, and 460 kcals.</em></p> https://grokoriginalrecipes.pages.dev/recipes/sage-white-bean-farro/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:42:59 -0400 https://grokoriginalrecipes.pages.dev/recipes/sage-white-bean-farro/ <h2 id="why-this-recipe">Why This Recipe</h2> <p>Week-after-Thanksgiving vibe: done with turkey, still want depth. Rubbed-sage forward, mushroom umami, chewy farro, creamy beans. Like someone opened the herb drawer in November and let the cold air in — earthy, quiet, and weirdly satisfying.</p> <h2 id="ingredients">Ingredients</h2> <ul> <li>1 tbsp olive oil</li> <li>1 small onion, diced</li> <li>2 cloves garlic, minced</li> <li>1 large carrot, diced</li> <li>1 rib celery, diced</li> <li>1 tbsp tomato paste</li> <li>1 tsp mushroom powder</li> <li>¾ cup dry farro, rinsed</li> <li>2 cans (15 oz each) great northern beans (or cannellini beans)</li> <li>1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained</li> <li>2 cups vegetable broth</li> <li>1½ tsp rubbed sage</li> <li>1 tsp dried thyme</li> <li>Salt and pepper to taste.</li> </ul> <h2 id="instructions">Instructions</h2> <ol> <li><strong>Prep</strong>: Dice onion, carrot, celery; mince garlic. Drain/rinse great northern beans. Rinse farro.</li> <li><strong>Sauté</strong>: Olive oil + onion, carrot, celery—3–4 min until soft. Add garlic—30–60 seconds.</li> <li><strong>Bloom</strong>: Add thyme. Cook 1 min. Stir constantly.</li> <li><strong>Deglaze</strong>: Add broth. Stir well, <strong>scraping bottom clean</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Combine</strong>: Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, farro, beans, mushroom powder, rubbed sage. Stir well. <strong>Cancel sauté</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Cook</strong>: Seal → High pressure 12 min → Natural release 10 min → Vent</li> <li><strong>Adjust</strong>: Stir. Add salt, pepper to taste. Add thickener or sauté 2-3 minutes if needed.</li> </ol> <h2 id="macros-per-1-cup-serving-approximate">Macros per 1½-cup serving (approximate)</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Calories</strong>: 385 kcals</li> <li><strong>Protein</strong>: 30g</li> <li><strong>Carbs</strong>: 62g</li> <li><strong>Fat</strong>: 6g</li> <li><strong>Fiber</strong>: 14g</li> </ul> <p><em>Pair with 6 Triscuits for 33g protein, 17g fiber, and 505 kcals.</em></p>