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Summer Vegetable Dishes

Chef-caterer Akasha Richmond has creative ideas for cooking summer vegetables. She's the owner of Akasha , which features vegetarian dishes, in Culver City and author of Hollywood Dish : More Than 150 Delicious, Healthy Recipes from Hollywood's Chef to the Stars.

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By Evan Kleiman • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Akasha Richmond has creative ideas for cooking summer vegetables. She's the owner of Akasha, which features vegetarian dishes, in Culver City and author of Hollywood Dish: More Than 150 Delicious, Healthy Recipes from Hollywood's Chef to the Stars.

Mung Beans and Rice

Makes 4-6 servings

garam masala

¼ cup tamari

Freshly ground black pepper

garam masala and tamari and continue to stir until zucchini are cooked, and the mixture is quite thick and stew-like. You will need to stir frequently at this point and if needed, add more water to prevent scorching. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

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