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Blueprint Recipes
Hi Friend,
Here’s a list of the recipes I’ve been eating lately. One of life’s greatest joys for me.
1. Vegetable Stir Fry with Cauliflower Rice
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced (approximately 75 g)
- 1/4 wedge of red cabbage, shredded (approximately 150 g)
- 1/4 wedge of white cabbage, shredded (approximately 150 g)
- 200 g mung bean sprouts (approximately 2 cups)
- 200 g chopped broccoli (approximately 2 cups)
- 225 g shiitake mushrooms, sliced (approximately 8 oz)
- 150 g sugar snap peas (approximately 1 cup)
- 15 g ginger powder (approximately 1 tablespoon)
- 15 g garlic powder (approximately 1 tablespoon)
- 30 ml gluten-free low-sodium tamari (approximately 2 tablespoons)
- 600 g cauliflower rice (approximately 20 oz)
- 15 ml olive oil (approximately 1 tablespoon)
- Optional: 7 g hemp seeds (approximately 1/2 tablespoon) for garnish
2. Lemon Red Lentil Soup
- 15-30 ml olive oil (approx. 1-2 tablespoons)
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced (approximately 360 g)
- 2 stalks celery, chopped (approximately 180 g)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (approximately 150 g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 liters vegetable stock
- 225 g red lentils (about 1.5 cups)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2.5 g turmeric (approx. ½ teaspoon)
- 5 g cumin (approx. 1 teaspoon)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for added flavor)
3. Chickpea Vegetable Frittata
- 240 g chickpea flour
- 360 ml water
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 red peppers, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 bunch parsley, chopped
- 1 bunch chives, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 g garlic powder (approx. 1 tablespoon)
- 15 g ground cumin (approx. 1 tablespoon)
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 225 g sliced mushrooms
- 15 ml olive oil (approx. 1 tablespoon)
4. Chickpea Stew
- 5 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tbsp (6-8g) cumin
- 2 tbsp (30mL) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30g) tomato paste
- 1 tbsp (6-8g) paprika
- 1 tsp (3g) red pepper flakes
- 3 cups (500g) cooked chickpeas
- 2-3 tsp (5-7g) za'atar
- 2-3 bay leaves
- 1 roasted bell pepper
5. Cauliflower Lentil Loaf
- Loaf:
- 200g cooked lentils
- 300g riced cauliflower
- 150g chopped onion
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 30g nutritional yeast
- 5g minced garlic
- 5g Dijon mustard
- 2.5g smoked paprika
- 2.5g cumin
- 1.5g black pepper
- 1.5g chipotle powder
- 200g cooked lentils
- Glaze:
- 80ml unsweetened ketchup
- 5ml liquid smoke
- 80ml unsweetened ketchup
6. Mushroom and Walnut Bolognese with Spaghetti Squash
- 225 g chopped cremini mushrooms
- 40 g chopped onion (1/4 cup)
- 40 g chopped carrots (1/4 cup)
- 40 g chopped celery (1/4 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 60 g chopped walnuts (1/2 cup)
- 15 g garlic powder (1 tbsp)
- 15 g Italian seasoning (1 tbsp)
- 15 g tomato paste (1 tbsp)
- 340 g tomato sauce (12 oz)
- 30 ml gluten-free tamari ( 2 tbsp)
- 30 ml balsamic vinegar (2 tbsp)
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 1/2 squash after roasting)
- 5 ml olive oil (for greasing, approximately 1 tsp)
7. Herb Seasoned Cauliflower “Turkey with Sweet Potato Mash and Blanched Green Beans
- “Turkey”:
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 30 ml olive oil
- 10 g garlic powder
- 10 g onion powder
- 10 g smoked paprika
- 5 g dried thyme
- 5 g dried rosemary
- 15 g nutritional yeast
- 100 ml vegetable broth (for basting)
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- Sweet Potato Mash:
- 800 g sweet potatoes
- 30-60 ml almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 5 g garlic powder
- 5 g ground cinnamon
- 800 g sweet potatoes
- Blanched Green Beans:
- 400 grams green beans, trimmed
- Ice water (for blanching)
8. Black Lentil and Olive Salad with Spiced Roasted Carrots and Sundried Tomato Hummus
- Spice Roasted Carrots:
- 3 large carrots, sliced into thick coins
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- Salad:
- 1 cup black lentils, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ¼ cup black currants
- ½ cup castelvetrano olives, pitted and chopped
- ⅓ cup roasted almonds, chopped
- ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- To Serve:
- ½ cup sun-dried tomato hummus
- ½ cup sun-dried tomato hummus
9. Sweet Potato and Cabbage Curry with Cauliflower Rice
- Curry:
- 2 cups shredded fresh cabbage
- 1 medium/small sweet potato, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 dry red chili, broken into pieces
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- 2 cups shredded fresh cabbage
- Garnish & Serving:
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
10. Grain Free Porridge with Butterfly Pea Flower
- 250ml (1 cup) macadamia nut milk
- 30g (1/4 cup) almond flour
- 15g (1 tbsp) hemp seeds
- 10g (1 tbsp) chia seeds
- 10g (1 tbsp) ground flax
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp butterfly pea flower powder
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- Handful of fresh berries for topping
11. Mushroom Walnut Stuffed Acorn Squash
- Squash:
- 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeds removed
- Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 16oz crimini mushroom
- 4tbs chopped walnuts
- 4tbs unsweetened dried cranberries
- 1tbs honey
- 1/2tbs cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
12. Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Apples and Carrots (Serves 4-6)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 4 cups)
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
13. Black Bean and Mushroom Bowl with Chickpea Rice (Serves 2-3)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 1 cup oyster mushrooms, chopped
- 1 teaspoon umami seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup pickled red onions
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup sliced radish
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 ½ cups cooked chickpea rice
14. Superfood Smoothie (Serves 1-2)
- ½ cup strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
- ½ cup dark cherries, pitted
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- 5-6 macadamia nuts
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon blueprint cacao
Enjoy,
Bryan