Tuesday Recipes

Here are today's six vegetarian recipes to try. Enjoy!

ROASTED MAPLE PECANS

This comes from the January 2006 issue of Vegetarian Times, and begins, “You can nibble on these crunchy sweet pecans out of hand, or sprinkle them on just about any dessert you can think of. Try them on baked apples or with fresh pears or as a topping for frozen soy desserts. The nuts will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.” Serves 6.

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1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

2 Tbs. maple syrup

2 Tbs. evaporated cane sugar or maple sugar

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350F.

Combine all ingredients in small bowl, and toss to coat. Spread pecans on parchment- or foil-covered baking sheet. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until sugar is caramelized. Set pan on wire rack, and let cool 10 minutes. Break apart any nuts that have stuck together, and serve.

nutritional information Per SERVING: Calories: 153; Protein: 2 g; Total Fat: 13 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Sodium: 1 mg; Fiber: 2 g; Sugar: 7 g; Vegan

PEAR-BERRY CLAFOUTI

This is also from the January 2006 issue of Vegetarian Times, and begins, “Clafoutis were invented by the French as a way to use up leftover crêpe batter, but the rich, creamy results are so delicious that these fruit-filled desserts have become a favorite all on their own. Pears usually arrive at the market underripe, so it’s best to buy them a few days before you need them, and let them ripen in a sealed paper bag. They’re ripe when the stem end yields to slight pressure (pear will still be firm).” Serves 8.

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2 Tbs. plus 1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

4 large eggs

1 cup low-fat milk or plain soymilk

1 Tbs. unsalted butter or soy margarine, melted

2 tsp. grated lemon zest

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 ripe but firm Anjou pears, peeled, cored and thinly sliced

1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries

Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Preheat oven to 400F. Coat a 9 1/2-inch round deep-dish pie pan or 6-cup gratin dish with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1 Tbs. sugar, tilting pan to coat. Whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, flour, eggs, milk, butter, lemon zest and vanilla in large bowl.

Arrange pear slices in prepared pan. Scatter raspberries over top. Pour batter over fruit. Sprinkle remaining 1 Tbs. sugar over batter.

Bake 40 to 50 minutes, or until clafouti is puffed and firm to touch. Let cool slightly. Dust top of clafouti with confectioners’ sugar, and serve warm or at room temperature.

nutritional information Per SERVING: Calories: 197; Protein: 5 g; Total Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 34 g; Cholesterol: 112 mg; Sodium: 63 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 25 g

THREE SISTERS STEW

This comes from the September 2004 issue of Vegetarian Times, and begins, “The three sisters—corn, squash and beans—merge into a delicious stew. The stew should be thick, but you may need to thin it slightly with vegetable stock or water. Recipe courtesy of Michelle Emond, a PhD student at Stanford University.” Serves 6.

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1 Tbs. olive oil or canola oil

1 large onion, sliced

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 jalapeño chile, seeded and minced

1 lb. medium-sized yellow summer squash, 3/4-inch-thick slices

2 medium-sized zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch chunks

1 lb. green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup corn kernels, preferably fresh

2 16-oz. cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup vegetable stock or water

1 Tbs. fresh thyme leaves

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Heat the oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and jalapeño, and sauté until the onion is tender and translucent, for about 5 minutes.

Stir in all the remaining ingredients except the thyme, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low, and cook, covered, over low heat for 15 to 25 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.

Add the thyme leaves during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Add the salt and pepper to taste, stirring them in well, and serve the stew warm.

nutritional information Per SERVING: Calories: 330; Protein: 17 g; Total Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 65 g; Sodium: 140 mg; Fiber: 20 g; Sugar: 11 g; Vegan

ITALIAN DIJON GREEN BEANS

This also comes from the September 2004 issue of Vegetarian Times, and begins, “A stylish dish, this vegetable accompaniment combines Italian, French and Asian influences and flavors. It would make a refreshing and light first course for an end-of-summer meal, or the perfect luncheon dish if served with a rich soup and hot biscuits or warmed French bread. Recipe courtesy of Karen Zack, a private plot holder at the Stanford garden.” Serves 4.

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1 lb. fresh green beans, washed and ends trimmed

2 Tbs. olive oil

2 tsp. country-style Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp. dried oregano or Italian spice blend

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 Tbs. sesame seeds

Layer the beans in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam until bright green but still very crisp, for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, and drain.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the beans until crisp-tender, for about 2 minutes, tossing them gently with tongs.

Combine the mustard and oregano in a separate mixing bowl. Add the beans, and toss them in the mixture, stirring until coated. Add the salt and pepper, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

nutritional information Per SERVING: Calories: 130; Protein: 4 g; Total Fat: 10 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 65 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Sugar: 2 g; Vegan

BLACK BEAN AND EDAMAME SLIDERS

This comes from page 65 of the March 2011 issue of Vegetarian Times, and begins, “Here’s the veg answer to Sloppy Joes—edamame lightens up a black bean mixture to keep these sliders from tasting too dense.” Makes 12 sliders in 30 minutes of less.
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1 cup frozen shelled edamame

1 clove garlic

1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, or 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, drained and minced

1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

3/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. prepared fat-free barbecue sauce, divided

1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. olive oil

12 small whole-wheat dinner rolls, split like buns

4 oz. reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 12 slices

Bring small pot of water to a boil. Add edamame, and cook 10 minutes. Drain.

Process garlic in food processor until minced. Add edamame, black beans, chipotle chile, cilantro, 1 Tbs. barbecue sauce, cumin, and salt. Process until mixture forms coarse paste.

Heat oil in saucepan over medium-low heat. Add edamame mixture, and heat until hot, stirring occasionally.

Spoon 1 Tbs. barbecue sauce onto each bottom bun. Top with bean mixture, cheese, and top buns.

nutritional information Per Slider: Calories: 329; Protein: 16 g; Total Fat: 9 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 51 g; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Sodium: 815 mg; Fiber: 11 g; Sugar: 12 g

QUINOA AND VEGETABLE STUFFED PEPPERS

This comes from Rachel Ray, star of The Food Network’s Rachael Ray’s Week In A Day. Total Time: 1 hr 10 min; Prep: 25 min; Cook: 45 min; Yield: 6 servings; Level: Easy

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/quinoa-and-vegetable-stuffed-peppers-recipe.html?oc=linkback

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa

2 cups chicken or vegetable stock

6 small bell peppers, mixed colors, seeded and halved

3 tablespoons EVOO, plus extra for drizzling

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 small firm eggplant, trimmed of half the skin, chopped

1 small to medium firm zucchini, seeded and chopped

1 red onion, chopped

1 fresh chile pepper, such as Fresno, thinly sliced, or 1 teaspoon dried crushed pepper

1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, a handful, chopped

2 plum tomatoes, chopped

1 cup crumbled feta or ricotta salata cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Bring the quinoa and stock to a boil. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the grain looks translucent, 12 to 15 minutes. Then fluff with a fork. You will have about 4 cups of cooked grain.

Drizzle the bell pepper halves with EVOO and season both sides with salt and pepper. Roast cut-side down until the skins begin to char and the peppers are just tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool to room temp, then arrange in a baking dish cut-side up.

Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons EVOO, 3 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, eggplant, zucchini, onions and chiles, and season with salt and pepper. Cook partially covered to tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the herbs and tomatoes, and combine with the quinoa.

Fill the pepper halves with the quinoa and vegetable stuffing and drizzle with EVOO. Cool and chill for a make-ahead meal. To serve, roast in a 375 degree F oven until the peppers are hot through. Serve the pepper halves topped with lots of cheese crumbles.