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A warm bowl of homemade food can be one of the simplest ways to nourish yourself and the people you love. Think creamy red bean porridge with ginger, silky egg and tofu soup, or tender chicken and mushrooms in a savory broth.
These three recipes bring together foods that provide a variety of B vitamins, including beans, whole grains, leafy greens, eggs and chicken. Made for pressure-free cooking in VitaClay’s unglazed clay pot, they turn familiar ingredients into comforting meals worth slowing down for.
Different foods provide different B vitamins. Beans and leafy greens contribute folate, whole grains provide thiamin, and eggs and chicken supply several B vitamins. Eggs and chicken also provide some vitamin B12; unfortified plant foods are not reliable sources of B12.
A varied diet is the best way to enjoy a range of nutrients—and a range of flavors, too.
Earthy adzuki beans, tender grains and a hint of ginger come together in a warming, comforting bowl. Enjoy it savory with scallions and sesame oil, or make it gently sweet with fruit and cinnamon.
1/2 cup uncooked or 1 cup cooked adzuki beans
½ cup millet, rinsed
½ cup brown rice, rinsed
6 cups water or low-sodium broth, plus more if needed
2–3 thin slices fresh ginger
Salt, to taste
For serving: Chopped scallions and a few drops of sesame oil, or banana and cinnamon for a sweeter bowl.
Add the cooked beans, millet, brown rice, ginger and water or broth to the clay pot.
Cover and cook on the Nourishing Pot’s Oats setting for about 30 minutes if using cooked beans, or start with 1 hour if using uncooked beans. Continue cooking as needed until the beans are fully tender, the grains are soft, and the porridge is creamy.
Check the liquid during cooking and add water as needed.
Remove the ginger if desired and season to taste. Finish with scallions and sesame oil, or add banana and cinnamon for a sweeter version.
Nourishing ingredients: Adzuki beans and whole grains contribute fiber and B vitamins, including thiamin and folate.
Soft tofu, ribbons of egg and tender spinach make this a light but satisfying soup. Ginger and mushrooms give the broth a savory depth, while scallions add a fresh finish.
4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 block soft tofu, cut into small cubes
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 slices fresh ginger
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 scallions, sliced
Soy sauce and white pepper, to taste
Add the broth, tofu, mushrooms and ginger to the clay pot.
Cover and cook on the soup setting for 30 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the broth is hot.
Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
Slowly pour in the beaten eggs while gently stirring. Continue cooking until the eggs are fully set.
Season with soy sauce and white pepper. Sprinkle with scallions and serve warm.
Nourishing ingredients: Spinach provides folate, eggs contribute some B12, and tofu adds protein.
Tender chicken, chewy barley and savory shiitake mushrooms make this a deeply satisfying meal. Fresh ginger lifts the broth, while bok choy adds a delicate green finish.
¾ pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
½ cup pearl barley, rinsed
4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 carrot, diced
3 thin slices fresh ginger
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
1 cup chopped bok choy
Salt and black or white pepper, to taste
Sliced scallions, for serving
Add the chicken, barley, mushrooms, carrot, ginger and broth to the clay pot.
Cover and cook on Stew/Soup setting for 1-2 hours.
Add the bok choy near the end and continue cooking until tender.
Season to taste and finish with scallions.
Nourishing ingredients: Chicken provides B vitamins including niacin and B6, while barley contributes thiamin.
Beans, whole grains, leafy greens, eggs, fish, poultry, dairy and fortified foods provide different B vitamins. Eating a variety gives you a broader mix of nutrients.
Yes. These dishes can be prepared ahead and portioned for later meals. Refrigerate perishable food promptly in shallow containers.
Red bean, millet and brown rice porridge makes a warming breakfast. Try it with banana and cinnamon, or serve it savory with scallions and sesame oil.
From a cozy breakfast porridge to a savory soup for the family table, VitaClay makes it easy to bring simple ingredients together in a clay-cooked meal.
Explore more ideas in our VitaClay recipe collection.
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