The Organic Dish provides easy and delicious, healthy, natural and organic "make-your-own" meals and dinner kits for vegetarians and omnivores in Boulder, Colorado.
Going LocalIn order to offer the freshest, best tasting and most humanely raised meat, we buy our beef and pork from small, local, hormone and antibiotic free (but not certified organic) producers. Read more about where our food comes from …
Local guest/celebrity chefs frequently contribute one recipe to our menu. Our Chef of the Month for July is Elana Amsterdam, the creator of Elana’s Pantry, where she shares weekly recipes and ingredient selection, purchasing, preparation and meal-planning tips with her readers. Her recipe this month (Roasted Salmon with Anchovy-Olive Tapenade) is amazing!
She has written for publications including The Denver Post, The Boulder Daily Camera, Delicious Living, Delight Magazine, and Elephant and has been featured in a variety of publications including 5280, Working Woman, Crain’s New York Business, Fortune Magazine and The Wall Street Journal, and has appeared on CNN and MSNBC.
Check out her wonderful cookbook, The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook.
Wine recommendations are provided by Dana Cappelloni of Organic Vintners. (You can learn more about Organic Vintners on our community partners page). In Boulder the recommended wines are available at Ace Liquors next to Whole Foods and Barnes & Noble and at Liquormart at the corner of 15th St. and Canyon Blvd.
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This wonderful Thai curry dish with tofu bursts with flavor. The tofu is marinated and cooked in a rich coconut-green curry sauce with cilantro, tomatoes, kaffir lime leaves and served with brown Basmati rice.
Saute the tofu and the coconut-green curry sauce, warm up the rice, and dinner will be ready in 20 minutes or less. 2 pans.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 19.10 | ($ 6.37/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 36.29 | ($ 6.05/serving) |
Contains non-organic green curry paste, peanut oil and kaffir lime leaves.
Gluten free. 
Meets FDA guidelines for low sodium, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
This is our most popular dish and stays on the menu year-round! Red lentils are cooked in coconut milk, spinach, veggie broth and a variety of spices, and served over brown Basmati rice. Simple and delicious!
It doesn’t get much easier – just boil the lentils on the stove top and warm up the pre-cooked brown Basmati rice. 2 pots.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 18.66 | ($ 6.22/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 35.45 | ($ 5.91/serving) |
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low sodium, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
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Tempeh marinated with a Jamaican-style fragrant spice rub of paprika, thyme, all spice, and lime juice. Served with oven baked plantain slices with light coat of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sea salt, and a refreshing mango-tomato salsa sweetened with a touch of agave.
Please note: If we cannot find ripe organic mangos, we will use conventional ones. According to the environmental working group, out of maximum pesticide load of 100, mangos have one of the lowest (9/100).
The tempeh can be pan fried or grilled on the barbeque – either way, dinner will be ready in less than 25 minutes… 2 pans.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 19.10 | ($ 6.37/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 36.29 | ($ 6.05/serving) |
Contains non-organic jalapenos, plantains, and all spice.
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
Green olives, slivered almonds and parsley make up the basics of this remarkable and light pasta dish that successfully pairs several intricate flavors and is topped with lots of parmesan cheese.
Cook the sauce on the stove top while you boil the noodles – dinner will be ready in 20 minutes or less …
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 18.66 | ($ 6.22/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 35.45 | ($ 5.91/serving) |
Contains non-organic green olives and slivered almonds.
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low cholesterol.
Cubed Portobello mushrooms mixed with roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, kale, and sprinkled with balsamic vinegar, chopped rosemary and Monterrey Jack cheese. Served sandwiched between home-made mashed potatoes. This may not be our prettiest dish, but don't let that fool you - your tummy and taste buds will thank you!
This is a casserole type dish (pan provided). Just pop it in the oven - dinner will be ready in 30 minutes.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 22.90 | ($ 7.63/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 43.51 | ($ 7.25/serving) |
Contains non-organic kalamata olives
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low cholesterol.
Gazpacho is a cold tomato based raw vegetable soup originating in Spain. This is a super refreshing soup loaded with fresh pureed roma tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, parsley and rounded out with a touch of extra virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar. Served with croutons baked in olive oil, sea salt and black pepper.
Defrost and serve - how easy is that? 1 pan. Gluten Free requests will come with no croutons.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 19.90 | ($ 6.63/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 37.81 | ($ 6.30/serving) |
Contains non-organic bread
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
Cubed tempeh dry rubbed in several spices and served with a delicious and festive blueberry-ginger-raisin chutney, quinoa and green beans. This dish – apart from being quite tasty – is full of antioxidants and phytochemicals.
Pan fry the tempeh, let the sauce simmer and boil the quinoa and the green beans – dinner will be ready in about 15 minutes.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 19.10 | ($ 6.37/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 36.29 | ($ 6.05/serving) |
Contains non-organic crushed red pepper.
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low sodium, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
Cannellini beans tossed with fresh lemon juice and a homemade toasted almond and kale pesto served over penne pasta and topped with parmesan cheese.
Boil the pasta while you saute the pesto – dinner will be ready in less than 15 minutes… 2 pans.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 19.10 | ($ 6.37/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 36.29 | ($ 6.05/serving) |
Contains non-organic crushed red pepper.
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low cholesterol and high fiber.
Crumbled marinated tofu is cooked with a touch of onions, cider vinegar, thyme and our tangy home-made Jack Daniels Barbeque sauce. Served on crunchy Ciabatta rolls with a side of green beans.
Warm up tofu in a pot, cook the green beans and toast the Ciabatta. 2 pans. Gluten free will come with extra green beans and no bread.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 18.66 | ($ 6.22/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 35.45 | ($ 5.91/serving) |
Contains non-organic Ciabatta rolls and Jack Daniels
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
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Chicken breast marinated with a Jamaican-style fragrant spice rub of paprika, thyme, all spice, and lime juice. Served with oven baked plantain slices with light coat of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sea salt, and a refreshing mango-tomato salsa sweetened with a touch of agave.
Please note: If we cannot find ripe organic mangos, we will use conventional ones. According to the environmental working group, out of maximum pesticide load of 100, mangos have one of the lowest (9/100).
The chicken can be baked in the oven or grilled on the barbeque – either way, dinner will be ready in less than 25 minutes… 2 pans.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 24.90 | ($ 8.30/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 47.31 | ($ 7.89/serving) |
Contains non-organic jalapenos, plantains, and all spice.
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat and low cholesterol.
Tender strips of organic chicken breast, green olives, slivered almonds and parsley make up the basics of this remarkable and light pasta dish that successfully pairs several intricate flavors and is topped with lots of parmesan cheese.
Sauteé the chicken and the sauce on the stove top while you boil the noodles – dinner will be ready in 20 minutes or less …
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 22.90 | ($ 7.63/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 43.51 | ($ 7.25/serving) |
Contains non-organic green olives and slivered almonds.
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low cholesterol.
Tender and juicy chicken breast marinated in tamari, lemon grass, brown rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger and topped with Basil. Served with red quinoa and a side of peas with shallots and lemon juice.
Cook the peas and quinoa while the chicken bakes in the oven – dinner will be ready in 30 minutes or less …. 3 pans.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 25.10 | ($ 8.37/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 47.69 | ($ 7.95/serving) |
Contains non-organic lemongrass.
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat, low sodium, and low cholesterol.
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This wonderful Thai curry dish with chicken bursts with flavor. The chicken is marinated and cooked in a rich coconut-green curry sauce with cilantro, tomatoes, kaffir lime leaves and served with brown Basmati rice.
Saute the chicken and the coconut-green curry sauce, warm up the rice, and dinner will be ready in 20 minutes or less. 2 pans.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 23.10 | ($ 7.70/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 43.89 | ($ 7.32/serving) |
Ontains non-organic green curry paste, peanut oil and kaffir lime leaves.
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low sodium and low cholesterol.
Tender chicken breasts dry rubbed in several spices and served with a delicious and festive blueberry-ginger-raisin chutney, quinoa and green beans. This dish – apart from being very tasty – is full of antioxidants and phytochemicals.
Bake the chicken, let the sauce simmer and boil the quinoa and the green beans – dinner will be ready in ½ hour or less.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 25.50 | ($ 8.50/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 48.45 | ($ 8.08/serving) |
Contains non-organic crushed red pepper.
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat, low sodium, low cholesterol, and high fiber.
Tender chicken breast marinated in broth and rubbed with our Indian spice rub (coriander and cardamom create wonderful flavor without too much heat) broiled for a crisp finish. Served with spiced brown Basmati rice with goji berries and broccoli.
Broil the chicken while you reheat the rice and saute the broccoli – dinner will be ready in about 30 minutes. 3 pans.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 24.90 | ($ 8.30/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 47.31 | ($ 7.89/serving) |
Contains non-organic crushed red pepper flakes, coriander and cardamom.
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat, low sodium, and low cholesterol.
Tender chunks of chicken breast and Cannellini beans tossed with fresh lemon juice and a homemade toasted almond and kale pesto served over penne pasta and topped with parmesan cheese.
Boil the pasta while you saute the chicken and the pesto – dinner will be ready in less than 15 minutes… 2 pans.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 23.91 | ($ 7.97/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 45.43 | ($ 7.57/serving) |
Contains non-organic crushed red pepper.
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low cholesterol and high fiber.
Tender chicken is slow cooked with a touch of onions, cider vinegar, thyme and our tangy home-made Jack Daniels Barbeque sauce. Served on crunchy Ciabatta rolls with a side of green beans.
Slow cook this dish in the crockpot for 3-5 hours or cook stovetop for 45 minutes. 2 pans. Gluten free will come with extra green beans and no bread.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 23.91 | ($ 7.97/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 45.43 | ($ 7.57/serving) |
Contains non-organic Ciabatta rolls and Jack Daniels
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low fat.
Tender and lean buffalo meat made with worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard make this juicy burger a summer favorite. The burgers (1/3 lb each)are served with Boulder county’s Haystack Mountain feta cheese on a whole wheat bun from Rudi's, and with home made french fries.
The burgers are best when grilled on the barbeque, but they can also be pan fried while you bake the french fries – dinner will be ready in about 15 minutes…. 2 pans
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 22.90 | ($ 7.63/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 43.51 | ($ 7.25/serving) |
Cannot be made gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low cholesterol and high fiber.
Barbecue ribs in a crock-pot? You bet! Delicious, juicy beef ribs are marinated in our sweet and tangy barbecue sauce (paprika, thyme, tamari, tomato paste and honey). Served with pinto beans and corn.
Note: The ribs are HUGE this time - nearly 3 pounds! If you are using a crockpot you will need one with a 6 quart capacity; otherwise bake them in the oven.
Put the ribs in the crock-pot for 5-8 hours. Warm up the pinto beans and cook the corn just before you’re ready to serve the ribs. They smell so good your neighbors will be over for dinner! 3 pans.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 28.90 | ($ 9.63/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 54.91 | ($ 9.15/serving) |
Contains non-organic honey.
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for high fiber.
Mildly Italian ground sausage from Long Family Farms in Eaton, Colorado, with a tangy tomato and red winesauce with carrots, celery and thyme served over a bed of bowtie pasta.
Boil a pot of pasta, and let the sausage (and other ingredients) simmer in a large sauce pan – dinner will be ready in about 20 minutes. 2 pans.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 22.10 | ($ 7.37/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 41.99 | ($ 7.00/serving) |
Contains non-organic bay leaves and red pepper flakes.
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low cholesterol.
Traditional pepperoni Pizza pepperoni from Applegate Farms with pizza sauce and lots of pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Hard to stop eating! Served on a cheesy herb pizza dough or gluten free flat bread pizza on request.
Pop it in the oven frozen or fresh. Dinner will be ready in 20 minutes.
| Each pizza serves +/-3 people: | $ 21.40 | ($ 7.13/serving) |
Contains non-organic pizza crust
Can be made gluten free on request. Meets FDA guidelines for low cholesterol.
A full pound of peak season wild caught salmon, marinated in fresh lemon juice and kalamato olive, rosemary, and anchovy tapenade. Served with super nutritious (local when available) kale and butternut squash lightly seasoned with cinnamon, olive oil and agave. Thank you for the delicious recipe Chef Elana!
Roast the salmon and saute the kale and butternut squash. Dinner will be ready in about 25 minutes. 3 pans.
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Regular (serves 2–3 people): | $ 29.90 | ($ 9.97/serving) |
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Large (serves 4–6 people): | $ 56.81 | ($ 9.47/serving) |
Gluten free. Meets FDA guidelines for low sodium.