Blueprint Recipes

Written by: Bryan Johnson
Published on: February 5, 2025
Blueprint Recipes

Blueprint Recipes

Written by: Bryan Johnson
Published on: February 5, 2025

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 
  • Glaze:
    • 80ml unsweetened ketchup
    • 5ml liquid smoke


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)
  • 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 
  • 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


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)
  • 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
  • Filling:
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 16oz crimini mushroom
    • 4tbs chopped walnuts
    • 4tbs unsweetened dried cranberries
    • 1tbs honey
    • 1/2tbs cinnamon


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