April 10, 2020 | Product Education
One Ingredient, Three Ways

Home and restaurant chefs alike are looking to reinvent menus and dishes using items they already have on hand. Found below are commodities likely to be found in any pantry, featured in several different applications.

Artichoke Hearts
Crispy Artichokes
Ingredients: Eggs, milk, granulated garlic, flour, salt, pepper, panko, frying oil
Application: Serve as an appetizer alongside aioli or marinara sauce, as a side dish, or as a sandwich topping
Artichoke and Hearts of Palm Salad
Ingredients: Romaine, red onion, tomatoes, hearts of palm
Application: Serve as a side salad or with grilled fish or chicken for a main
Artichoke Gratin
Ingredients: Potatoes, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, heavy cream, garlic, onions, salt, pepper
Application: Serve as a main or side dish in place of a starch
Available in:
- Retail, foodservice, industrial pack sizes
- Whole, halves, quartered, sliced, diced
- Brined, marinated
- Jar, can, pouch, tray

Roasted Peppers
Pasta Puttanesca
Ingredients: Garlic, anchovy fillets, red pepper flakes, cured olives, capers, crushed tomatoes, spaghetti
Application: Serve alongside a salad or top with a grilled protein for a complete meal
Roasted Pepper and Pesto Frittata
Ingredients: Sautéed onions, garlic, baby arugula, eggs lightly beaten, shredded mozzarella cheese, basil pesto
Application: Serve as a main, side dish, or in a sandwich
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Ingredients: Sautéed onion, garlic, red lentils, vegetable stock, smoked paprika
Application: Keep as a hearty vegan soup or serve with a grilled provolone panini
Available in:
- Retail, foodservice, industrial pack sizes
- Red, yellow, green
- Whole, strips, diced, pureé
- Brined, marinated
- Jar, can, pouch, tray

Quinoa
Lemon Blueberry Quinoa Porridge
Ingredients: Almond milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, fresh blueberries, toasted almonds, lemon zest
Application: Serve as a breakfast, brunch or dessert
Quinoa Mac & Cheese
Ingredients: GF breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, Colby cheese, garlic, milk
Application: Serve as a main or side dish
Vegetarian Crunchy Tacos
Ingredients: Vegetable broth, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder
Application: Use to top a salad or to stuff a crispy taco shell or avocado
Available in:
- Retail, foodservice, industrial pack sizes
- White, red, black, tri-color
- Organic, raw, pre-cooked
- Cartonnette, bag, tray, pouch

Tahini
Honey Almond Crusted Tahini Cookies
Ingredients: Sesame seeds, almond flour, baking soda, sea salt, honey, vanilla
Application: Crushed and served over ice cream
Maple Tahini Dressing
Ingredients: Lemon juice, sea salt, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, black pepper, EVOO
Application: Toss into a salad and drizzle on grilled veggies or protein
Classic Mediterranean Hummus
Ingredients: Chickpeas, sea salt, lemon, EVOO, parsley, black pepper
Application: Serve alongside pita, spread on a wrap or dollop on a grain bowl
Available in:
- Retail, foodservice, industrial pack sizes
- White, black
- Organic, fine
- Flavored: Harissa, garlic, za’atar
- Jar, squeeze bottle, pail
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