Bulgur and lentils combined with a little sunshine make a hearty, satisfying, meatless meal. Sun Oven lentil and Bulgur Pilaf Ingredients 4 cups water 4 carrots, sliced 2 cups frozen corn 1 cup bulgur 1/2 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon dried...
Solar Sweet Potato Soup
The maple syrup gives this creamy soup a subtle sweetness. Sun Oven Sweet Potato Soup Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 clove garlic, minced 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1/2...
Solar Beef Stew with A Kick
Instant espresso powder adds depth of flavor to many dishes, from beef stew to chocolate cake. Sun Oven Espresso Stew Ingredients 1 onion, sliced 3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 turnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, trimmed...
More Solar Breakfast Bars
I had quite a bit of very ripe fruit on hand so I whipped up another batch of oatmeal bars. This version is even less sweet than the original, maybe because of the peach, so next time I'm definitely adding some maple syrup. Sun Oven Peach and Banana Oatmeal Bars...
Sunny Potato Soup
The bacon can be cooked ahead of time or along with the soup. If cooking it with the soup, turn the lid upside down on the soup pot and set the pan with the bacon on top, and keep an eye on it. The bacon will cook faster than the soup and, unlike most everything else,...
Solar Breakfast Bars
Here's a good way to take your oatmeal on the go. These breakfast bars are sweet enough even without any added sugar, but I might sneak a little maple syrup into my next batch. Sun Oven Baked Oatmeal Bars (adapted for the Sun Oven from Hillbilly Recipes) Ingredients 3...
Solar Rice and Lentil Loaf
I serve this vegetarian main course with vegetarian gravy (made from a mix), mashed potatoes, and a mixed salad. Sun Oven Brown Rice and Lentil Loaf Ingredients 2 cups cooked lentils, drained 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, finely chopped 2...
Solar Sausage and Polenta Pie
Rapini and sausage are made to be together and are great with pasta. This dish, made with polenta, is a gluten free version of that perfect pairing. Savory Sun Oven Polenta and Sausage Pie Ingredients 1/2 batch no stir polenta 1 bunch rapini 2 teaspoons olive oil,...
Solar Baked Eggs in Avocado Cups
If you start with eggs at room temperature these baked eggs will be ready in 20 minutes. They're perfect for Sunday brunch. Use the biggest avocados you can find, mine were on the small side and, even after scooping out more of the flesh than I wanted, the egg whites...
Gluten Free From the Sun Oven
Before I owned a Sun Oven, polenta (corn grits) rarely made an appearance at our table. I like the stuff, but when prepared stovetop it requires constant stirring for almost an hour, and I don't like it that much. However, thanks to the effortless no-stir Sun Oven...