A solar cooked hearty bean soup always makes for a good dinner. Sun Oven Cuban Black Bean Soup Ingredients 1 pound dried black beans, picked over, rinsed, soaked overnight, and drained 12 cups water 1/3 cup olive oil 3 onions, finely chopped 1 bell pepper,...
Sun Braised Tofu
The miso and tamari sauce infuse the tofu with flavor as it cooks. It can be served with rice as a main course or wrapped in rice paper with your choice of fresh vegetables. Miso-Braised Tofu (adapted for the Sun Oven from Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker)...
Solar Balsamic Chicken
Sun Oven roasted chicken is always a hit. Make sure to serve this with plenty of rice, good crusty bread, or mashed potatoes to soak up all the tasty pan drippings. Sun Oven Balsamic Chicken Ingredients 1 roasting chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), trimmed of excess fat,...
Quick Rice And Lentils
Many canned soup are bland and boring on their own, but when used as an ingredient they can be a very convenient way to prepare a quick, heathy meal. Lazy Day Rice and Lentils Ingredients 1 can (19-ounce) lentil soup, plus enough water to measure 3 cups 1/2 cup dry...
Solar Lemon Pound Cake
This sweet, lemony loaf goes great with a cup of tea. Poking holes into the top allows the glaze to seep into the center of the cake. Sun Oven Lemon-Poppy-Seed Loaf (adapted for the Sun Oven from Good Housekeeping Step-by-Step Cookbook) Ingredients For the cake: 2...
Wheat Berry Breakfast Cereal
Unless you work the night shift a hot breakfast from solar cooked isn't very practical, but if you don't mind getting a little help from your microwave previously cooked Sun Oven hot cereal can be reheated in just a few minutes. Basic Hot Breakfast Cereal...
Sun Baked Rice Casserole
This cheesy casserole can be made with any greens you have on hand, swiss chard, mustard greens, kale, collard, or a mixture. Sun Oven Rice, Greens, and Cheese Casserole (adapted for the Sun Oven from The New Moosewood Cookbook) Ingredients 2 cups dry brown rice 1...
Roasted Carrot Soup
Roasted the vegetables in the sun before adding the broth gives this soup it's delicious flavor. I used rainbow carrots because that's what was in my vegetable box this week. Regular orange ones work just as well, if not better. Sun Roasted Carrot Soup Ingredients 2...
Aromatic Indian Lentil Stew
Dal, a lentil or bean stew, is a staple throughout India, Nepal, and Pakistan. Like most bean dishes, it can easily be prepared in a Sun Oven. Solar Dal ingredients 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon peeled fresh...
Enjoy the Luxury of a Warm Shower
The SOLAR SHOWER is a great addition to emergency preparedness supplies during times when power or water access is limited. Fill it with water and hang it in the sun for about three hours. You’ll have 5 gallons of warm water using the sun’s energy. When placed...