Another yummy batch of vegetarian recipes. Enjoy!
HERBED CARROT SOUP
From the December 2005 issue of Runner's World; reprinted from HerbWise: Growing, Cooking, WellBeing, by Bruce Burnett
2 pounds of carrots, chopped
1 large onion, diced
6 sprigs of fresh parsley, 3 sprigs of fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, and 6 six black peppercorns, bundled together so that they can be easily removed after cooking
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 Tbs of butter
6 C of vegetable stock
Freshly grated mace or nutmeg
Salt & pepper to taste
Lightly sauté the onion & garlic in the butter. Add the stock & carrots & simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the bundle of herbs & continue to simmer for another 20 minutes. Remove the herbs, allow the soup to cool, & put it through the blender in batches. Reheat the soup over low heat while adding the mace or nutmeg & salt & pepper to taste. Serve with some fresh, homemade bread & garnish with some fresh parsley & a little chopped fresh thyme.
Note: The original recipe called for vegetable or chicken stock.
SWEET POTATO MASALA AND EGG MILE-HIGHS
From the September 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 68. The recipe serves 4 in 30 minutes or less, and starts out, “'My older daughter loves to grate things, so we decided to make potato pancakes for brunch,' explains Josie A.G. Shapiro. 'We only had sweet potatoes in the house, so I thought spicing them up with an impromptu masala accent might be fun—I’m always trying to sneak new flavors to my children. The eggs were for more protein and the arugula for beauty and bite.' Serve the stacks individually, or arrange them on a large platter, family-style.”
1 sweet potato, peeled and shredded
5 large eggs, divided
1/4 tsp. Eden Organic Ground Coriander, divided
1/4 tsp. Eden Organic Cumin Powder, divided
5 Tbs. vegetable oil, divided
1 cup Eden Organic Crushed Tomatoes with Roasted Onion & Garlic
2 Tbs. lime juice
1 cup arugula
Combine sweet potato, 1 egg, 1/8 tsp. coriander, and 1/8 tsp. cumin in bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Heat 3 Tbs. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Scoop 1/3 cup sweet potato mixture into pan for each of 4 pancakes. Flatten gently with spatula; cook 5 minutes per side. Set aside; keep warm.
Wipe out pan, and add 1 Tbs. oil and remaining 1/8 tsp. coriander and 1/8 tsp. cumin. Stir 10 seconds over medium-high heat, add crushed tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes. Transfer to small bowl, and stir in lime juice.
Wipe out pan, add remaining 1 Tbs. oil, and fry remaining 4 eggs sunny side up or over easy. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
To serve: place 1 sweet potato pancake on each of 4 plates, top with 1 egg, 1/4 cup sauce, and 1/4 cup arugula.
nutritional information Per Serving: Calories: 297; Protein: 10 g; Total Fat: 24 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Cholesterol: 233 mg; Sodium: 111 mg; Fiber: 2 g; Sugar: 5 g; Gluten-Free
VEGAN OATMEAL PANCAKES
This comes from page 68 of the September 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times. It begins, “As the first person out of bed in her house on Saturday mornings, Mary Shore savors the time to ease into the weekend. “We try to keep cooking simple so the relaxed mood lasts through the morning,” she says. These winning pancakes came out of her desire to develop a vegan version of her favorite restaurant pancakes: 'My mom taught me to substitute a little vinegar in milk when there was no buttermilk in the house, and the cider vinegar in soymilk here has the same effect of lending a little zing.'” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less.
The recipe can be viewed online here.
3/4cup Silk Original Soymilk
2 tsp. Bragg Unfiltered Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbs. Now Real Food Maple Syrup, plus more for drizzling, optional
2 tsp. canola oil, plus more for oiling pan
1/2 cup Now Real Food Rolled Oats
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Combine soymilk, vinegar, maple syrup, and oil in small bowl. Add oats, and let soak 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in separate bowl. Stir soymilk mixture into flour mixture.
Preheat large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat (400°F), and lightly coat with oil. Ladle 1/4 cup batter into pan for each pancake. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles form on top and sides are a little dry. Flip, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, or until browned on both sides. Drizzle with maple syrup, if using.
nutritional information Per Serving (2 pancakes): Calories: 196; Protein: 6 g; Total Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 30 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 280 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Sugar: 5 g; Vegan
ROASTED SHALLOT, SQUASH, GRAPE AND GREEN BEAN SALAD
This comes from the September 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 72. The recipe starts off, “This salad’s earthy flavors heralds the arrival of fall. Grating garlic on an Oxo or Microplane zester/grater delivers the same burst of flavor as crushing garlic in a press, but it’s faster and easier to clean up.” Serves 4.
You can view the recipe online here.
6 oz. green beans, trimmed
1 butternut squash with 4-inch neck
4 large shallots, peeled and quartered lengthwise
4 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 cup red grapes
1 1/2 Tbs. white wine vinegar
1 1/4 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp. finely grated garlic
1 large bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed (4 cups)
Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
Blanch green beans in boiling, salted water 2 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
Cut 6 1/2-inch-thick wheels from neck of squash. (Reserve remaining squash for another use.) Peel and halve squash wheels. Toss squash and shallots in bowl with 1 1/2 Tbs. oil; season with salt and pepper, if desired. Place squash and shallots cut side up on baking sheet. Transfer green beans to same bowl, and toss to coat with oil that remains in bowl. Place green beans and grapes on baking sheet, separated slightly from squash and shallots. Roast 8 minutes, or until green beans are crisp-tender and grapes are warmed through. Remove green beans and grapes to foil sheet. Roast squash and shallots 15 to 20 minutes more, or until browned.
Whisk together remaining 2 1/2 Tbs. oil, vinegar, rosemary, and garlic in bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Divide watercress among serving plates. Divide squash, shallots, green beans, and grapes among serving plates, and drizzle with dressing.
nutritional information Per 1-cup serving: Calories: 204; Protein: 3 g; Total Fat: 14 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 96 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 8 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
APPLE AND RED CABBAGE SLAW
This comes from page 75 of the September 2014 issue of Vegetarian Times. The recipe states, “This fall slaw is packed with surprises: cilantro, citrus, and crunchy apples.” Serve 6 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this recipe online, click here.
3 cups coarsely grated red cabbage
1 medium orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into matchsticks (1 1/4 cups)
1 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
3 Tbs. fresh orange juice
2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
1 Tbs. agave nectar
2 tsp. whole-grain Dijon mustard
2 tsp. olive oil
Toss together cabbage, bell pepper, apple, and cilantro in large bowl.
Whisk together remaining ingredients in small bowl. Drizzle dressing over cabbage mixture, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
nutritional information Per 1-cup serving: Calories: 63; Protein: less than 1 g; Total Fat: 2 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 52 mg; Fiber: 2 g; Sugar: 9 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Monday, August 17, 2015
Monday - Week Two
It's the second week of Vegetarian Delights. Here are six recipes to start the week off. Enjoy!
CHAI RICE PUDDING
This comes from the February 2006 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 86. It starts off, “If you like chai tea, you'll love this creamy, comforting dessert studded with apples and raisins. For the best flavor, choose a strong, spicy chai tea; we used, Tazo's chai tea bags.”
3 1/2 cups unsweetened soymilk or low-fat milk
4 black chai tea bags
1 cup short- or medium-grain white rice
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 medium-sized apple, peeled, cored and diced
1/4 cup dark raisins
whipped cream for garnish, optional
cinnamon for garnish, optional
Bring 2 cups water and 1 cup soymilk to a boil in large saucepan. Remove from heat, and add teabags. Cover, and steep 5 minutes. Remove tea bags, squeezing out any liquid.
Stir rice, sugar and salt into tea mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add remaining 2 ½ cups soymilk, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, or until rice is soft. Stir in apple and raisins; remove from heat. Cover pot, and let sit 10 minutes.
Spoon pudding into 2-quart heatproof dish. Serve warm or cold, with whipped cream and cinnamon, if desired.
Per serving: 208 cal; 5 g prot; 2 g total fat (0 g sat. fat); 43 g carb; o mg chol; 75 mg sod; 1 g fiber; 20 g sugars
CREAMY RICE PUDDING
Maybe ten years ago, this recipe was in several issues of Vegetarian Times in ads for Mahatma Rice. I'd lost track of the recipe, which I'd made several times for a certain someone who loved homemade rice pudding. I had to admit, it was definitely worth the time it took to fix it.
1 1/2 quarts 2% milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Mahatma rice (see note)
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Note: The recipe called for Mahatma, Water Maid, Carolina, or River rice.
Combine milk, sugar and rice in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to simmer and cook uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. (The milk should just barely simmer, with bubble breaking only at the outside edge of the surface. After an hour, the rice should be soft.)
Add raisins, increase heat to medium heat, and cook, stirring frequently, until rice has absorbed most of the rest of the milkl, but not all, and the pudding is creamy (about 30 minutes longer).
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. When cool, pudding will thicken, but will still be very creamy. Serve warm or well chilled. Serves 8.
ROASTED SQUASH AND APPLE CHOWDER WITH COLORFUL POTATOES
From the October 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 76. The recipe starts off, "Puréed roasted butternut squash provides the creamy base for a hearty chowder. If making the chowder ahead, prepare the recipe through step 3, then assemble and reheat just before serving." Serves 8.
2 lb. butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks (6 cups), divided
3 medium apples, peeled and diced (3 cups), divided
2 large leeks, white parts cut into 1-inch chunks (1 cup), plus 1/2 cup thinly sliced leek greens, divided
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. pure maple syrup
1 lb. multicolored potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1/2 cup apple juice
1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
Combine 5 cups butternut squash chunks, 2 cups diced apple, leek whites, oil, and maple syrup in large bowl, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Spread squash mixture in single layer on prepared baking sheet, and roast 30 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Cook potato chunks and remaining 1 cup butternut squash in boiling, salted water 5 to 7 minutes, or until just tender. Drain, and set aside.
Purée roasted vegetables in blender until smooth. Add purée and apple juice to large soup pot with 4 cups water. Whisk in vinegar, and heat over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Add boiled potatoes and squash, remaining 1 cup diced apple, and leek greens, and simmer 5 minutes, or until hot.
nutritional information Per 1 1/4-cup serving: Calories: 162; Protein: 3 g; Total Fat: 2 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 36 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 12 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Sugar: 12 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
VEGETABLE SHEPHERD'S PIE
This came from the Food Network's Magazine several years ago.
Prep Time: 25 min; Cook Time: 41 min; Level: Easy; Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
6 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 bunch baby turnips, halved or quartered if large
6 cloves garlic, minced
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, leaves chopped (stems reserved)
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup chopped veggie burgers or vegetarian protein crumbles
2/3 cup milk or half-and-half
Grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling (optional)
Directions
Preheat the broiler. Cover the potatoes with water in a pot; season with salt, cover and boil until the potatoes are fork-tender, 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a stovetop casserole dish or shallow enamel pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, turnips and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables brown, 8 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid from the potatoes to the casserole dish. Lower the heat and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Tie the parsley stems with twine and add to the casserole. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 8 minutes. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons butter and the chopped veggie burgers and warm through, 5 minutes. Remove the parsley stems and stir in the chopped parsley. Keep warm.
Drain the potatoes and mash with the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and the milk; season with salt and pepper and spoon over the casserole. Sprinkle with parmesan, if desired. Broil until golden brown, 5 minutes.
WILD RICE-STUFFED PUMPKIN
From page 71 of the October 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times. The recipe begins, "The stuffing for this entrée can be made two days ahead." Serves 12.
1 lb. wild rice blend
2 lb. fresh spinach, stemmed
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
6 cups sliced button mushrooms (1 1/2 lb.)
1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
1 cup diced celery
9 cloves garlic, minced, divided (3 Tbs.)
3 Tbs. chopped fresh sage, divided
4 tsp. chopped fresh thyme, divided
2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans, or 1 15-oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
1 6- to 8-lb. cooking pumpkin
Prepare wild rice blend according to package directions. Transfer to bowl.
Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in bottom of skillet. Add spinach, and cook 4 minutes, or until wilted. Drain, and cool, then squeeze dry, chop, and add to rice in bowl.
Heat 2 Tbs. oil in skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, celery, 4 tsp. garlic, 1 Tbs. sage, and 2 tsp. thyme; sauté 10 minutes, or until all liquid has evaporated. Stir in corn and kidney beans, and sauté 3 minutes. Stir mushroom mixture into rice mixture. Fold in pecans, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Cut top from pumpkin, and scoop out seeds and pulp.
Combine remaining 1/4 cup oil, remaining 5 tsp. garlic, 2 Tbs. sage, and 2 tsp. thyme in bowl. Brush oil mixture over inside of pumpkin. Fill pumpkin with rice mixture, cover with top, and bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until pumpkin is tender when side is pierced with knife tip. Uncover, and bake 10 to 20 minutes more.
nutritional information Per Serving: Calories: 272; Protein: 3 g; Total Fat: 10 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 43 g; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Sodium: 227 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 25 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
LOW-CALORIE, ALMOST FAT-FREE VEGETABLE CHILI
Jolinda Hackett, About.com's vegetarian blog's guide, wrote, "Using extra vegetables, tomato juice and tomatoes with fewer beans keeps this vegetarian chili lower in calories. Though meatless chili is already a healthy and low-fat choice, this version is extra low-cal. It's really more like a chili-spiced tomato soup than a hearty chili. This was one of those recipes that came about purely because of what I had on hand in my kitchen, which happened to be lots of veggies, and not so many beans. But I really wanted chili."
Ingredients:
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp water
1 large carrot, sliced thin
1 green bell pepper, chopped small
1 red bell pepper, chopped small
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 cup corn kernels
1 15-ounce can kidney beans
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 12-ounce can tomato juice or V8
water
1 jalapeno or other small spicy pepper, minced
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
green onions for garnish, optional
Preparation:
In a large non-stick pot, heat the garlic and onions for 3-4 minutes. Add the water and carrots and heat, stirring, for another 3-4 minutes. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper and soy sauce, stirring to combine well. Heat for just another minute or two. Reduce heat to medium low and add all the remaining ingredients, except for the green onions. Cover and allow to slowly simmer for at least 25 minutes and up to 40 minutes.
Adjust the seasonings to taste, garnish with some green onions or even a bit of cheese or sour cream if you're not eating vegan.
Nutritional information, via CalorieCount: Calories: 195; Calories from Fat: 10; Total Fat: 1.1g, 2% daily value; Trans Fat: 0.0g; Cholesterol: 0mg, 0%; Sodium: 614mg, 26%; Total Carbohydrates: 38.0g, 13%; Dietary Fiber: 9.6g, 38%; Sugars: 9.5g; Protein: 11.2g; Vitamin A 80%, Vitamin C 159% Calcium 5%, Iron 32
CHAI RICE PUDDING
This comes from the February 2006 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 86. It starts off, “If you like chai tea, you'll love this creamy, comforting dessert studded with apples and raisins. For the best flavor, choose a strong, spicy chai tea; we used, Tazo's chai tea bags.”
3 1/2 cups unsweetened soymilk or low-fat milk
4 black chai tea bags
1 cup short- or medium-grain white rice
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 medium-sized apple, peeled, cored and diced
1/4 cup dark raisins
whipped cream for garnish, optional
cinnamon for garnish, optional
Bring 2 cups water and 1 cup soymilk to a boil in large saucepan. Remove from heat, and add teabags. Cover, and steep 5 minutes. Remove tea bags, squeezing out any liquid.
Stir rice, sugar and salt into tea mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add remaining 2 ½ cups soymilk, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, or until rice is soft. Stir in apple and raisins; remove from heat. Cover pot, and let sit 10 minutes.
Spoon pudding into 2-quart heatproof dish. Serve warm or cold, with whipped cream and cinnamon, if desired.
Per serving: 208 cal; 5 g prot; 2 g total fat (0 g sat. fat); 43 g carb; o mg chol; 75 mg sod; 1 g fiber; 20 g sugars
CREAMY RICE PUDDING
Maybe ten years ago, this recipe was in several issues of Vegetarian Times in ads for Mahatma Rice. I'd lost track of the recipe, which I'd made several times for a certain someone who loved homemade rice pudding. I had to admit, it was definitely worth the time it took to fix it.
1 1/2 quarts 2% milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Mahatma rice (see note)
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Note: The recipe called for Mahatma, Water Maid, Carolina, or River rice.
Combine milk, sugar and rice in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to simmer and cook uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. (The milk should just barely simmer, with bubble breaking only at the outside edge of the surface. After an hour, the rice should be soft.)
Add raisins, increase heat to medium heat, and cook, stirring frequently, until rice has absorbed most of the rest of the milkl, but not all, and the pudding is creamy (about 30 minutes longer).
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. When cool, pudding will thicken, but will still be very creamy. Serve warm or well chilled. Serves 8.
ROASTED SQUASH AND APPLE CHOWDER WITH COLORFUL POTATOES
From the October 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 76. The recipe starts off, "Puréed roasted butternut squash provides the creamy base for a hearty chowder. If making the chowder ahead, prepare the recipe through step 3, then assemble and reheat just before serving." Serves 8.
2 lb. butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks (6 cups), divided
3 medium apples, peeled and diced (3 cups), divided
2 large leeks, white parts cut into 1-inch chunks (1 cup), plus 1/2 cup thinly sliced leek greens, divided
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. pure maple syrup
1 lb. multicolored potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1/2 cup apple juice
1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
Combine 5 cups butternut squash chunks, 2 cups diced apple, leek whites, oil, and maple syrup in large bowl, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Spread squash mixture in single layer on prepared baking sheet, and roast 30 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Cook potato chunks and remaining 1 cup butternut squash in boiling, salted water 5 to 7 minutes, or until just tender. Drain, and set aside.
Purée roasted vegetables in blender until smooth. Add purée and apple juice to large soup pot with 4 cups water. Whisk in vinegar, and heat over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Add boiled potatoes and squash, remaining 1 cup diced apple, and leek greens, and simmer 5 minutes, or until hot.
nutritional information Per 1 1/4-cup serving: Calories: 162; Protein: 3 g; Total Fat: 2 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 36 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 12 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Sugar: 12 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
VEGETABLE SHEPHERD'S PIE
This came from the Food Network's Magazine several years ago.
Prep Time: 25 min; Cook Time: 41 min; Level: Easy; Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
6 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 bunch baby turnips, halved or quartered if large
6 cloves garlic, minced
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, leaves chopped (stems reserved)
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup chopped veggie burgers or vegetarian protein crumbles
2/3 cup milk or half-and-half
Grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling (optional)
Directions
Preheat the broiler. Cover the potatoes with water in a pot; season with salt, cover and boil until the potatoes are fork-tender, 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a stovetop casserole dish or shallow enamel pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, turnips and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables brown, 8 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid from the potatoes to the casserole dish. Lower the heat and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Tie the parsley stems with twine and add to the casserole. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 8 minutes. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons butter and the chopped veggie burgers and warm through, 5 minutes. Remove the parsley stems and stir in the chopped parsley. Keep warm.
Drain the potatoes and mash with the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and the milk; season with salt and pepper and spoon over the casserole. Sprinkle with parmesan, if desired. Broil until golden brown, 5 minutes.
WILD RICE-STUFFED PUMPKIN
From page 71 of the October 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times. The recipe begins, "The stuffing for this entrée can be made two days ahead." Serves 12.
1 lb. wild rice blend
2 lb. fresh spinach, stemmed
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
6 cups sliced button mushrooms (1 1/2 lb.)
1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
1 cup diced celery
9 cloves garlic, minced, divided (3 Tbs.)
3 Tbs. chopped fresh sage, divided
4 tsp. chopped fresh thyme, divided
2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans, or 1 15-oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
1 6- to 8-lb. cooking pumpkin
Prepare wild rice blend according to package directions. Transfer to bowl.
Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in bottom of skillet. Add spinach, and cook 4 minutes, or until wilted. Drain, and cool, then squeeze dry, chop, and add to rice in bowl.
Heat 2 Tbs. oil in skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, celery, 4 tsp. garlic, 1 Tbs. sage, and 2 tsp. thyme; sauté 10 minutes, or until all liquid has evaporated. Stir in corn and kidney beans, and sauté 3 minutes. Stir mushroom mixture into rice mixture. Fold in pecans, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Cut top from pumpkin, and scoop out seeds and pulp.
Combine remaining 1/4 cup oil, remaining 5 tsp. garlic, 2 Tbs. sage, and 2 tsp. thyme in bowl. Brush oil mixture over inside of pumpkin. Fill pumpkin with rice mixture, cover with top, and bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until pumpkin is tender when side is pierced with knife tip. Uncover, and bake 10 to 20 minutes more.
nutritional information Per Serving: Calories: 272; Protein: 3 g; Total Fat: 10 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 43 g; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Sodium: 227 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 25 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
LOW-CALORIE, ALMOST FAT-FREE VEGETABLE CHILI
Jolinda Hackett, About.com's vegetarian blog's guide, wrote, "Using extra vegetables, tomato juice and tomatoes with fewer beans keeps this vegetarian chili lower in calories. Though meatless chili is already a healthy and low-fat choice, this version is extra low-cal. It's really more like a chili-spiced tomato soup than a hearty chili. This was one of those recipes that came about purely because of what I had on hand in my kitchen, which happened to be lots of veggies, and not so many beans. But I really wanted chili."
Ingredients:
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp water
1 large carrot, sliced thin
1 green bell pepper, chopped small
1 red bell pepper, chopped small
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 cup corn kernels
1 15-ounce can kidney beans
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 12-ounce can tomato juice or V8
water
1 jalapeno or other small spicy pepper, minced
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
green onions for garnish, optional
Preparation:
In a large non-stick pot, heat the garlic and onions for 3-4 minutes. Add the water and carrots and heat, stirring, for another 3-4 minutes. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper and soy sauce, stirring to combine well. Heat for just another minute or two. Reduce heat to medium low and add all the remaining ingredients, except for the green onions. Cover and allow to slowly simmer for at least 25 minutes and up to 40 minutes.
Adjust the seasonings to taste, garnish with some green onions or even a bit of cheese or sour cream if you're not eating vegan.
Nutritional information, via CalorieCount: Calories: 195; Calories from Fat: 10; Total Fat: 1.1g, 2% daily value; Trans Fat: 0.0g; Cholesterol: 0mg, 0%; Sodium: 614mg, 26%; Total Carbohydrates: 38.0g, 13%; Dietary Fiber: 9.6g, 38%; Sugars: 9.5g; Protein: 11.2g; Vitamin A 80%, Vitamin C 159% Calcium 5%, Iron 32
Friday, August 14, 2015
Friday Food
Finally, Friday. Here's to the weekend. Enjoy!
BRAZILIAN BLACK BEAN STEW
This colorful (and yummy) recipe comes from the February 2000 issue of Vegetarian Times, and begins, “Here's a quick vegetarian version of the Brazilian national dish known as feijoada. This stew entices the eye with the colorful contrast of black beans and sweet potatoes and pleases the palate with nourishing ingredients.” Serves 6 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, click here.
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
2 medium sweet potatoes (1 to 1 1/4 lbs.), peeled and diced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
1 small hot green chili pepper, or more to taste, minced
2 16-oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 ripe mango, pitted, peeled and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp. salt
Meal plan:
Steam some Swiss chard while the stew is simmering and serve with warmed flour tortillas.
In large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook, stirring, until onion is golden, about 3 minutes.
Stir in sweet potatoes, bell pepper, tomatoes (with liquid), chili and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender but still firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
Stir in beans and simmer gently, uncovered, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in mango and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Stir in cilantro and salt. Serve hot.
nutritional information Per Serving: Calories: 326; Protein: 16 g; Total Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: g; Carbohydrates: 61 g; Cholesterol: mg; Sodium: 211 mg; Fiber: 17 g; Vegan
VEGETARIAN "BEEF" AND GUINNESS STEW
Jolinda Hackett is about.com's vegetarian cuisine guide. She wrote, "Beef and Guinness stew, an Irish pub favorite, gets a vegetarian makeover in this recipe, using seitan instead of beef to absorb all that rich stout flavor. Yum! The flavor of the beer is very strong in this recipe, so I've suggest using half the amount of Guinness and adding an equal amount of vegetable broth if you aren't a Guinness fan."
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 60 minutes
Ingredients:
Approx 14 oz seitan, cut into thin strips
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp steak sauce
3 tbsp butter or margarine
1 onion, diced
3 ribs celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 medium potatoes chopped into 1 inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 12 oz bottles Guinness Stout OR 1 bottle plus 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp flour
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Sautee seitan in olive oil and soy sauce until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat, add steak sauce and stir until seitan is lightly coated. Remove from heat and aside. In a large pot, sautee onions, celery, carrots, potatoes and garlic in butter or margarine for 3-5 minutes, or until onions are slightly soft. Reduce heat and slowly add Guinness, gently stirring to combine. Add flour, thyme, sugar, salt and pepper and stir well. Add seitan and allow stew to simmer until Guinness reduces and stew thickens, about 40-50 minutes.
Add more salt and pepper if desired and enjoy!
COLCANNON
This one comes from About.com's Fiona Haynes, who does the Low Fat Cooking blog. She writes, "Colcannon is a perfect side dish for St. Patrick's Day. It's basically a mashed potato and cabbage dish, although many variations exist. I like to blend in milk-simmered leeks in this version. Other people swear by kale rather than cabbage, which may be more in keeping with tradition. Add a little nutmeg or mace if you have it." Prep Time: 0 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes; Serves 6 - 8.
To view online, click here.
Ingredients
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
1 small cabbage, cored and chopped
2 small leeks, white parts only, sliced
1 cup fat-free milk
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Directions
Boil potatoes in a large pot of water until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, in a second pot, boil or steam cabbage for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain, cover and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, simmer leeks in milk for 5 minutes. When leeks are soft, remove with a slotted spoon and put to one side, reserving the milk.
When potatoes are tender, drain well. Add half the milk used to simmer the leeks. Mash the potatoes until all the lumps have gone. Add cream cheese and white pepper then mash again until blended. Use remaining milk if needed. Stir in cabbage and leeks.
Serve immediately.
Per Serving: Calories 132, Calories from Fat 6, Total Fat 0.7g (sat 0.2g), Cholesterol 2mg, Sodium 113mg, Carbohydrate 25.3g, Fiber 4.2g, Protein 6.2g
MEATLESS-BALL SUBS
1 package Meatless Balls (see note)
1 26 oz. Jar spaghetti sauce
4 hoagie rolls
cheese slices
Place spaghetti sauce and meatless balls into a good-sized saucepan. Stir, and cook over medium-low to medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Open hoagie rolls, add cheese, cover with meatless balls and sauce.
Makes 4 meatless ball subs.
Note: I use Veggie Patch Meatless Meatballs, though really, you can use any brand you like. I had used another brand for a number of years, but unfortunately, I can no longer find that particular brand anywhere now. Whatever brand you buy is fine, as well as the jarred spaghetti sauce.
CRANBERRY PIE
This recipe can be found in my e-cookbook Off the Wall Cooking, which is for sale on Amazon.com. (To buy a copy of it for your Kindle or tablet, click here.) My dad sent this recipe in a letter dated “18 No 79”. He wrote, “Here is a recipe for a pie. 1st the way it was in the paper and the way I made it.”
2 T cornstarch
1 C sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 C hot water
1 C raisins
1 T butter
2 C cranberries
Pie crust
Blend 1st four ingredients & cook in double boiler until thick. Add next 3 ingredients & cook 10 minutes. Put in pie shell & bake at 450 degrees for 20-30 minutes, covering pie with foil for the first 10-15 minutes. (Crust can be any kind you want, whether double crust or simply a bottom crust.)
VARIATION
2 Tbls cornstarch
3/4 C honey + 1/4 C molasses
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 C hot water
1 C raisins
1 T margarine
1 1/2 C cranberries + 1 C canned cranberries (kind with berries in sauce)
Pie crust
Make as above.
VEGAN ANGEL HAIR PASTA PRIMAVERA
This comes from Jolinda Hackett, About.com's Vegetarian expert. She writes, “Primavera is a healthy main dish easy enough to prepare on a weeknight. Made from a simple creamy homemade white sauce and plenty of garlic and basil for flavor, this is a healthy and filling vegetarian pasta dish perfect for a quick and easy vegetarian dinner.”
She adds, “With lots of veggies and a soymilk-based sauce, this vegetarian and vegan pasta primavera with angel hair is very low in fat.”
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp dried basil
6 tbsp flour
3 cups soy milk
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
1 medium carrot, sliced
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup frozen peas
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound angel hair pasta
Preparation
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion, garlic and basil until the onion becomes translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the flour to make a paste.
Slowly add the soy milk, stirring constantly. Stir in the nutritional yeast, then cook over low heat until the mixture thickens.
Steam the broccoli and carrot, and add to the sauce along with the mushrooms and peas. Add salt and pepper to taste, then cook until heated through.
Cook the pasta according to package directions, then serve sauce over pasta.
BRAZILIAN BLACK BEAN STEW
This colorful (and yummy) recipe comes from the February 2000 issue of Vegetarian Times, and begins, “Here's a quick vegetarian version of the Brazilian national dish known as feijoada. This stew entices the eye with the colorful contrast of black beans and sweet potatoes and pleases the palate with nourishing ingredients.” Serves 6 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, click here.
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
2 medium sweet potatoes (1 to 1 1/4 lbs.), peeled and diced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
1 small hot green chili pepper, or more to taste, minced
2 16-oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 ripe mango, pitted, peeled and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp. salt
Meal plan:
Steam some Swiss chard while the stew is simmering and serve with warmed flour tortillas.
In large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook, stirring, until onion is golden, about 3 minutes.
Stir in sweet potatoes, bell pepper, tomatoes (with liquid), chili and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender but still firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
Stir in beans and simmer gently, uncovered, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in mango and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Stir in cilantro and salt. Serve hot.
nutritional information Per Serving: Calories: 326; Protein: 16 g; Total Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: g; Carbohydrates: 61 g; Cholesterol: mg; Sodium: 211 mg; Fiber: 17 g; Vegan
VEGETARIAN "BEEF" AND GUINNESS STEW
Jolinda Hackett is about.com's vegetarian cuisine guide. She wrote, "Beef and Guinness stew, an Irish pub favorite, gets a vegetarian makeover in this recipe, using seitan instead of beef to absorb all that rich stout flavor. Yum! The flavor of the beer is very strong in this recipe, so I've suggest using half the amount of Guinness and adding an equal amount of vegetable broth if you aren't a Guinness fan."
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 60 minutes
Ingredients:
Approx 14 oz seitan, cut into thin strips
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp steak sauce
3 tbsp butter or margarine
1 onion, diced
3 ribs celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 medium potatoes chopped into 1 inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 12 oz bottles Guinness Stout OR 1 bottle plus 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp flour
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Sautee seitan in olive oil and soy sauce until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat, add steak sauce and stir until seitan is lightly coated. Remove from heat and aside. In a large pot, sautee onions, celery, carrots, potatoes and garlic in butter or margarine for 3-5 minutes, or until onions are slightly soft. Reduce heat and slowly add Guinness, gently stirring to combine. Add flour, thyme, sugar, salt and pepper and stir well. Add seitan and allow stew to simmer until Guinness reduces and stew thickens, about 40-50 minutes.
Add more salt and pepper if desired and enjoy!
COLCANNON
This one comes from About.com's Fiona Haynes, who does the Low Fat Cooking blog. She writes, "Colcannon is a perfect side dish for St. Patrick's Day. It's basically a mashed potato and cabbage dish, although many variations exist. I like to blend in milk-simmered leeks in this version. Other people swear by kale rather than cabbage, which may be more in keeping with tradition. Add a little nutmeg or mace if you have it." Prep Time: 0 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes; Serves 6 - 8.
To view online, click here.
Ingredients
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
1 small cabbage, cored and chopped
2 small leeks, white parts only, sliced
1 cup fat-free milk
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Directions
Boil potatoes in a large pot of water until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, in a second pot, boil or steam cabbage for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain, cover and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, simmer leeks in milk for 5 minutes. When leeks are soft, remove with a slotted spoon and put to one side, reserving the milk.
When potatoes are tender, drain well. Add half the milk used to simmer the leeks. Mash the potatoes until all the lumps have gone. Add cream cheese and white pepper then mash again until blended. Use remaining milk if needed. Stir in cabbage and leeks.
Serve immediately.
Per Serving: Calories 132, Calories from Fat 6, Total Fat 0.7g (sat 0.2g), Cholesterol 2mg, Sodium 113mg, Carbohydrate 25.3g, Fiber 4.2g, Protein 6.2g
MEATLESS-BALL SUBS
1 package Meatless Balls (see note)
1 26 oz. Jar spaghetti sauce
4 hoagie rolls
cheese slices
Place spaghetti sauce and meatless balls into a good-sized saucepan. Stir, and cook over medium-low to medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Open hoagie rolls, add cheese, cover with meatless balls and sauce.
Makes 4 meatless ball subs.
Note: I use Veggie Patch Meatless Meatballs, though really, you can use any brand you like. I had used another brand for a number of years, but unfortunately, I can no longer find that particular brand anywhere now. Whatever brand you buy is fine, as well as the jarred spaghetti sauce.
CRANBERRY PIE
This recipe can be found in my e-cookbook Off the Wall Cooking, which is for sale on Amazon.com. (To buy a copy of it for your Kindle or tablet, click here.) My dad sent this recipe in a letter dated “18 No 79”. He wrote, “Here is a recipe for a pie. 1st the way it was in the paper and the way I made it.”
2 T cornstarch
1 C sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 C hot water
1 C raisins
1 T butter
2 C cranberries
Pie crust
Blend 1st four ingredients & cook in double boiler until thick. Add next 3 ingredients & cook 10 minutes. Put in pie shell & bake at 450 degrees for 20-30 minutes, covering pie with foil for the first 10-15 minutes. (Crust can be any kind you want, whether double crust or simply a bottom crust.)
VARIATION
2 Tbls cornstarch
3/4 C honey + 1/4 C molasses
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 C hot water
1 C raisins
1 T margarine
1 1/2 C cranberries + 1 C canned cranberries (kind with berries in sauce)
Pie crust
Make as above.
VEGAN ANGEL HAIR PASTA PRIMAVERA
This comes from Jolinda Hackett, About.com's Vegetarian expert. She writes, “Primavera is a healthy main dish easy enough to prepare on a weeknight. Made from a simple creamy homemade white sauce and plenty of garlic and basil for flavor, this is a healthy and filling vegetarian pasta dish perfect for a quick and easy vegetarian dinner.”
She adds, “With lots of veggies and a soymilk-based sauce, this vegetarian and vegan pasta primavera with angel hair is very low in fat.”
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp dried basil
6 tbsp flour
3 cups soy milk
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
1 medium carrot, sliced
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup frozen peas
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound angel hair pasta
Preparation
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion, garlic and basil until the onion becomes translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the flour to make a paste.
Slowly add the soy milk, stirring constantly. Stir in the nutritional yeast, then cook over low heat until the mixture thickens.
Steam the broccoli and carrot, and add to the sauce along with the mushrooms and peas. Add salt and pepper to taste, then cook until heated through.
Cook the pasta according to package directions, then serve sauce over pasta.
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Thursday Recipes
As a vegetarian, I find it easier to fix meatless meals than those centered around meat. Having lived with people who love meat makes cooking interesting. Without meat getting in the way, I find it easier to be creative. That said, here are today's offerings. Enjoy!
CUMIN AND LIME ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
This is from the September 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 66. The recipe, which serves 4, begins, “Children’s and youth pastor Jennifer Plantenberg found inspiration from the food she had on hand one evening when she lacked a plan for dinner. 'Last winter, I was using sweet potatoes a lot, so we had several sweet potatoes. My family also really loves cilantro, so we almost always have some in the fridge,' she says. 'It’s great to throw this combination into a tortilla with some black beans and avocado for a quick lunch.'”
To view this online, click here.
1 large sweet potato or garnet yam (1 1/4 lb.), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped (2 cups)
1 tsp. Eden Organic safflower oil
2 tsp. Simply Organic ground cumin
1 tsp. Simply Organic paprika
1 lime, halved
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper, or coat with cooking spray. Toss sweet potato and onion with oil on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with cumin and paprika, and season with salt, if desired. Squeeze juice of 1/2 lime over sweet potato and onion. Roast 45 minutes to 1 hour, tossing halfway through cooking time.
Remove vegetables from oven; squeeze juice of remaining 1/2 lime over top, and sprinkle with cilantro.
nutritional information Per 1-cup serving: Calories: 135; Protein: 3 g; Total Fat: 2 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 29 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 36 mg; Fiber: 5 g; Sugar: 10 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
TWO-TONE POTATO SALAD WITH WALNUT-TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
This comes from the September 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 44. It starts out, “When half of the vinaigrette for this meal-size salad is poured over the hot potatoes, it soaks into the spuds and flavors them before the final layer of dressing is added.” Serves 6.
To view this online, click here.
Walnut-Tarragon Vinaigrette
2 Tbs. cider vinegar
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
4 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. walnut oil
1 tsp. dried tarragon
1/2 tsp. salt, optional
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot or red onion
Two-Tone Potato Salad
3 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups arugula
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup finely diced celery
1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces
To make Walnut-Tarragon Vinaigrette: Whisk together vinegar and mustard in small bowl. Whisk in olive oil and walnut oil. Whisk in tarragon and salt (if using). Stir in shallot. Set aside to allow flavors to develop.
To make Two-Tone Potato Salad: Place boiling potatoes in pot with enough salted water to cover by 1 inch, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 to 6 minutes, or until just tender. Drain, and transfer to large bowl.
Place sweet potato in separate pot with enough salted water to cover by 1 inch, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until just tender. Drain, and transfer to bowl with boiling potatoes.
Toss both types of hot potatoes with half of Walnut-Tarragon Vinaigrette in large bowl. Cool salad completely. Stir in arugula, tomatoes, celery, walnuts, and remaining vinaigrette just before serving.
nutritional information Per 1-cup serving: Calories: 293; Protein: 4 g; Total Fat: 19 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 28 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 191 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Sugar: 5 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
SWEET POTATOES WITH SAGE AND CRANBERRIES
This comes from Publix Supermarket's Entertaining magazine (possibly the winter 2005 issue).
2 1/2 - 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into eighths
1/2 C finely chopped onion
1/4 C butter
1 Tbs snipped fresh sage or 1 tsp ground sage
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 C dried cranberries
1/4 C half-and-half or light cream
In Dutch oven place potatoes & enough salted water to cover. Bring to boil, reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onion in hot butter over medium heat until tender. Add sage, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in cranberries. Remove from heat.
Drain potatoes. Return to Dutch oven. Add half-and-half; mash with potato masher or beat with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Stir in onion-sage mixture. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition facts per serving: 225 cal, 9 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 25 mg chol., 274 mg sodium, 34 g carbo., 5 g fiber, 3 g protein.
SOUTH AMERICAN SQUASH AND VEGETABLE RAGOUT
This is from the October 2010 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 64. According to the recipe, “This veg version of an Argentinean stew (carbonada criolla) is perfect for when the weather turns chilly. The filling can be made up to two days ahead, then baked in acorn squash shells just before serving.” Serves 4.
To view this online, click here.
6 dried pitted apricots
4 dried pitted prunes
6 small acorn or butternut squash
1 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for coating squash
1 small Spanish onion, diced (1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 small red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
1 14.5-oz. can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped, juice reserved
1 small Yukon gold potato, peeled and diced (1 cup)
1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced (1 cup)
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 15-oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Place apricots and prunes in bowl, and cover with 1 cup boiling water. Soak 2 hours, or overnight. Drain, and coarsely chop fruit, reserving liquid.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Cut circular opening in squash tops, and reserve tops. Cut small slices off bottoms of squash so they stand up straight. Scoop out and discard seeds and fiber from squash. Rub outsides of squash shells and lids with oil, and place on prepared baking sheet.
Heat 1 Tbs. oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and oregano; sauté 2 to 3 minutes. Add bell pepper and tomatoes and juice; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add potato, sweet potato, and reserved apricot-prune soaking liquid, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are almost soft. Add corn and apricot-prune mixture, and simmer 2 to 3 minutes more. Add beans, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Simmer 5 minutes more.
Ladle 1 cup stew into each hollowed squash; place lid on top. Bake 60 to 90 minutes, or until fork can easily pierce through squash.
nutritional information Per 1 cup stew: Calories: 376; Protein: 10 g; Total Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 84 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 298 mg; Fiber: 14 g; Sugar: 23 g; Vegan Gluten-Free
STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI WITH BELL PEPPERS AND CASHEWS
This is from the September 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 63, and starts off, “This colorful vegetable medley is a feast for the eyes. Serve over rice, rice noodles, or egg noodles.” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less
2 Tbs. low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
1 tsp. light brown sugar or agave nectar
1 tsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
1/2 tsp. chile-garlic sauce, optional
1 Tbs. canola oil
1 small onion, quartered and thinly sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 1/2 cups sliced button or shiitake mushrooms
1 1/2 cups sliced red bell peppers
1 cup raw cashews
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
1/4 cup sliced green onions, for sprinkling
Combine tamari, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and chile-garlic sauce (if using) in small bowl, and set aside.
Heat oil in large wok or skillet over high heat. Add onion, and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened. Add broccoli and carrots, and stir-fry 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Add mushrooms, bell peppers, and cashews, and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add sauce, and stir-fry 1 minute. Sprinkle with green onions.
nutritional information Per 1 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 250; Protein: 9 g; Total Fat: 16 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 384 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Sugar: 7 g; Vegan
Being a vegetarian, I love Meatless Monday. I realize that on other days, I do post an occasional meat recipe, since I live with meat-eaters. Fortunately, they are slowly eating less and less meat, maybe because I do the majority of the cooking here. Such is life! But even many of those who regularly eat meat are finding Meatless Monday easy enough to get through. Whether you’re a regular meat-eater or a vegetarian, today’s recipes should hit the spot. Enjoy!
ANYTIME BLACK FORREST BLIZZARD
This was in the September 2012 issue of Runner’s World, page 50. Contributing chef Pam Anderson comes up with quite a few really yummy recipes. This recipe starts off, “Plain Greek yogurt has roughly twice the protein and half the sugar of plan traditional yogurt. Cherries contain antioxidants that help reduce postrun inflammation. ‘To add crunch, stir in Famous Chocolate Wafers,’ says Anderson.”
I doubt that Pam is reading this, but if she is, all I can say is: Keep it up, please!
1 heaping cup frozen, dark sweet cherries
1 frozen banana, cut into chunks
1 C chocolate soymilk
1/4 C Greek yogurt
2 tsp honey or agave syrup
1/4 tsp almond extract
4 Famous Chocolate Wafers, crumbled
Place all the ingredients – except the Famous Chocolate Wafers – in a blender; process until creamy smooth. Divide between two glasses. Top each with a portion of crumbled Famous Chocolate Wafers. Serves two.
Calories per serving: 273; Carbs: 54 g; Fiber: 4 g; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 4 g
CUMIN AND LIME ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
This is from the September 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 66. The recipe, which serves 4, begins, “Children’s and youth pastor Jennifer Plantenberg found inspiration from the food she had on hand one evening when she lacked a plan for dinner. 'Last winter, I was using sweet potatoes a lot, so we had several sweet potatoes. My family also really loves cilantro, so we almost always have some in the fridge,' she says. 'It’s great to throw this combination into a tortilla with some black beans and avocado for a quick lunch.'”
To view this online, click here.
1 large sweet potato or garnet yam (1 1/4 lb.), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped (2 cups)
1 tsp. Eden Organic safflower oil
2 tsp. Simply Organic ground cumin
1 tsp. Simply Organic paprika
1 lime, halved
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper, or coat with cooking spray. Toss sweet potato and onion with oil on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with cumin and paprika, and season with salt, if desired. Squeeze juice of 1/2 lime over sweet potato and onion. Roast 45 minutes to 1 hour, tossing halfway through cooking time.
Remove vegetables from oven; squeeze juice of remaining 1/2 lime over top, and sprinkle with cilantro.
nutritional information Per 1-cup serving: Calories: 135; Protein: 3 g; Total Fat: 2 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 29 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 36 mg; Fiber: 5 g; Sugar: 10 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
TWO-TONE POTATO SALAD WITH WALNUT-TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
This comes from the September 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 44. It starts out, “When half of the vinaigrette for this meal-size salad is poured over the hot potatoes, it soaks into the spuds and flavors them before the final layer of dressing is added.” Serves 6.
To view this online, click here.
Walnut-Tarragon Vinaigrette
2 Tbs. cider vinegar
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
4 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. walnut oil
1 tsp. dried tarragon
1/2 tsp. salt, optional
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot or red onion
Two-Tone Potato Salad
3 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups arugula
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup finely diced celery
1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces
To make Walnut-Tarragon Vinaigrette: Whisk together vinegar and mustard in small bowl. Whisk in olive oil and walnut oil. Whisk in tarragon and salt (if using). Stir in shallot. Set aside to allow flavors to develop.
To make Two-Tone Potato Salad: Place boiling potatoes in pot with enough salted water to cover by 1 inch, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 to 6 minutes, or until just tender. Drain, and transfer to large bowl.
Place sweet potato in separate pot with enough salted water to cover by 1 inch, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until just tender. Drain, and transfer to bowl with boiling potatoes.
Toss both types of hot potatoes with half of Walnut-Tarragon Vinaigrette in large bowl. Cool salad completely. Stir in arugula, tomatoes, celery, walnuts, and remaining vinaigrette just before serving.
nutritional information Per 1-cup serving: Calories: 293; Protein: 4 g; Total Fat: 19 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 28 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 191 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Sugar: 5 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
SWEET POTATOES WITH SAGE AND CRANBERRIES
This comes from Publix Supermarket's Entertaining magazine (possibly the winter 2005 issue).
2 1/2 - 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into eighths
1/2 C finely chopped onion
1/4 C butter
1 Tbs snipped fresh sage or 1 tsp ground sage
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 C dried cranberries
1/4 C half-and-half or light cream
In Dutch oven place potatoes & enough salted water to cover. Bring to boil, reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onion in hot butter over medium heat until tender. Add sage, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in cranberries. Remove from heat.
Drain potatoes. Return to Dutch oven. Add half-and-half; mash with potato masher or beat with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Stir in onion-sage mixture. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition facts per serving: 225 cal, 9 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 25 mg chol., 274 mg sodium, 34 g carbo., 5 g fiber, 3 g protein.
SOUTH AMERICAN SQUASH AND VEGETABLE RAGOUT
This is from the October 2010 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 64. According to the recipe, “This veg version of an Argentinean stew (carbonada criolla) is perfect for when the weather turns chilly. The filling can be made up to two days ahead, then baked in acorn squash shells just before serving.” Serves 4.
To view this online, click here.
6 dried pitted apricots
4 dried pitted prunes
6 small acorn or butternut squash
1 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for coating squash
1 small Spanish onion, diced (1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 small red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
1 14.5-oz. can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped, juice reserved
1 small Yukon gold potato, peeled and diced (1 cup)
1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced (1 cup)
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 15-oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Place apricots and prunes in bowl, and cover with 1 cup boiling water. Soak 2 hours, or overnight. Drain, and coarsely chop fruit, reserving liquid.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Cut circular opening in squash tops, and reserve tops. Cut small slices off bottoms of squash so they stand up straight. Scoop out and discard seeds and fiber from squash. Rub outsides of squash shells and lids with oil, and place on prepared baking sheet.
Heat 1 Tbs. oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and oregano; sauté 2 to 3 minutes. Add bell pepper and tomatoes and juice; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add potato, sweet potato, and reserved apricot-prune soaking liquid, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are almost soft. Add corn and apricot-prune mixture, and simmer 2 to 3 minutes more. Add beans, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Simmer 5 minutes more.
Ladle 1 cup stew into each hollowed squash; place lid on top. Bake 60 to 90 minutes, or until fork can easily pierce through squash.
nutritional information Per 1 cup stew: Calories: 376; Protein: 10 g; Total Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 84 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 298 mg; Fiber: 14 g; Sugar: 23 g; Vegan Gluten-Free
STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI WITH BELL PEPPERS AND CASHEWS
This is from the September 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 63, and starts off, “This colorful vegetable medley is a feast for the eyes. Serve over rice, rice noodles, or egg noodles.” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less
2 Tbs. low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
1 tsp. light brown sugar or agave nectar
1 tsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
1/2 tsp. chile-garlic sauce, optional
1 Tbs. canola oil
1 small onion, quartered and thinly sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 1/2 cups sliced button or shiitake mushrooms
1 1/2 cups sliced red bell peppers
1 cup raw cashews
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
1/4 cup sliced green onions, for sprinkling
Combine tamari, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and chile-garlic sauce (if using) in small bowl, and set aside.
Heat oil in large wok or skillet over high heat. Add onion, and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened. Add broccoli and carrots, and stir-fry 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Add mushrooms, bell peppers, and cashews, and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add sauce, and stir-fry 1 minute. Sprinkle with green onions.
nutritional information Per 1 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 250; Protein: 9 g; Total Fat: 16 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 384 mg; Fiber: 4 g; Sugar: 7 g; Vegan
Being a vegetarian, I love Meatless Monday. I realize that on other days, I do post an occasional meat recipe, since I live with meat-eaters. Fortunately, they are slowly eating less and less meat, maybe because I do the majority of the cooking here. Such is life! But even many of those who regularly eat meat are finding Meatless Monday easy enough to get through. Whether you’re a regular meat-eater or a vegetarian, today’s recipes should hit the spot. Enjoy!
ANYTIME BLACK FORREST BLIZZARD
This was in the September 2012 issue of Runner’s World, page 50. Contributing chef Pam Anderson comes up with quite a few really yummy recipes. This recipe starts off, “Plain Greek yogurt has roughly twice the protein and half the sugar of plan traditional yogurt. Cherries contain antioxidants that help reduce postrun inflammation. ‘To add crunch, stir in Famous Chocolate Wafers,’ says Anderson.”
I doubt that Pam is reading this, but if she is, all I can say is: Keep it up, please!
1 heaping cup frozen, dark sweet cherries
1 frozen banana, cut into chunks
1 C chocolate soymilk
1/4 C Greek yogurt
2 tsp honey or agave syrup
1/4 tsp almond extract
4 Famous Chocolate Wafers, crumbled
Place all the ingredients – except the Famous Chocolate Wafers – in a blender; process until creamy smooth. Divide between two glasses. Top each with a portion of crumbled Famous Chocolate Wafers. Serves two.
Calories per serving: 273; Carbs: 54 g; Fiber: 4 g; Protein: 7 g; Fat: 4 g
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Wednesday Recipes
Another day of Vegetarian Delights. Enjoy!
STRAWBERRY SALSA
Strawberry Salsa? Ewwww! But really, what's wrong with using strawberries in salsa? According to Delish.com, “It's hard to believe that this salsa would be good, but trust us—it's amazing. Use it exactly how you would a tomato-based salsa: with chips, as a condiment..., or, frankly, with a spoon.” Total Time: 25 minutes; Prep Time: 5 minutes; Level: Easy; Serves: 8.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
3 c. fresh strawberries, chopped
2 cups fresh kiwi, peeled and chopped
1/2 c. red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
3 tbsp. honey
3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 pinch kosher salt
Directions
Combine strawberries, kiwi, onion, and jalapeno in a bowl. Mix to combine. Add in honey, lime juice, and pinch of salt, and gently toss to coat. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Serve with chips.
SUMMER VEGGIE KEBABS WITH FRESH CORN RELISH
As a kid in New York (state, not city), it seemed as though everyone had at least one recipe for kebabs, which usually started off with meat, interspersed with veggies, and usually fixed several times over the summer. This version is strictly veggies, and comes from the July/August 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 32. It begins, “Easy-to-assemble vegetable kebabs are paired with a lightly sautéed corn relish for a dish that can be served either as an appetizer or as an entrée when placed atop couscous or another quick-cooking grain. To ensure even cooking, make sure all the vegetables are about the same size.” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, click here.
Corn Relish
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium yellow tomato, diced (2/3 cup)
1 large ear corn, kernels removed (1 1/3 cups kernels)
1 1/2 Tbs. white balsamic or white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp. dry mustard powder
2 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh basil
Kebabs
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbs. white balsamic or white wine vinegar
3/4 tsp. dry mustard powder, divided
1 small yellow bell pepper, halved, seeded, and cut into 12 square pieces
1 medium zucchini, halved and cut into 12 slices
1/2 small red onion, cut into 12 chunks
12 whole cremini mushrooms
12 grape or cherry tomatoes
Coat grill grate or grill pan with cooking spray, and preheat over medium heat.
To make Corn Relish: Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add tomato, cover, and cook 4 minutes, or until tomato is breaking down. Add corn kernels, and cook 2 minutes, or until corn is tender. Stir in vinegar and mustard powder, and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Mix in basil; season with salt and pepper, if desired.
To make Kebabs: whisk together oil, vinegar, and mustard powder in small bowl.
Thread each of 12 skewers with 1 bell pepper square, 1 zucchini slice, 1 red onion chunk, 1 mushroom, and 1 tomato. Place skewers on large platter, and brush with vinaigrette mixture. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Grill skewers 6 to 8 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and browned on all sides. Serve with Corn Relish.
nutritional information Per Serving (3 kebabs and 1/2 cup relish): Calories: 247; Protein: 5 g; Total Fat: 18 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 30 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 9 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
SATAY NOODLE SALAD
This also comes from the July/August 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 30. It begins, “Lightly grilled vegetables are paired with fresh pasta and tossed in a creamy peanut sauce for a one-bowl meal that’s delicious hot or cold. Feel free to substitute your favorite seasonal vegetables for those in the recipe.” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, click here.
3 oz. fresh fettuccine (1/3 9-oz. pkg.)
6 oz. stringless sugar snap peas
4 bunches baby bok choy, greens chopped, stem ends halved
6 radishes, trimmed and halved
2 medium Japanese eggplants, sliced diagonally
3 Tbs. natural creamy peanut butter
3 Tbs. unseasoned rice vinegar
3 Tbs. honey
1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. chile sauce, such as sriracha
Coat grill pan or grill basket with cooking spray, and preheat over medium heat.
Cook noodles in boiling salted water 2 minutes. Add sugar snap peas, and cook 1 minute more. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Transfer to bowl.
Arrange bok choy stems, radishes, and eggplant slices on grill pan or in grill basket. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cook 6 minutes, turning once.
Meanwhile, whisk together peanut butter, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and chile sauce in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Cut eggplant into strips. Slice bok choy stems and radishes. Add vegetables to noodle mixture, and toss with peanut sauce.
nutritional information Per 2 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 256; Protein: 10 g; Total Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 41 g; Cholesterol: 17 mg; Sodium: 362 mg; Fiber: 7 g; Sugar: 21 g
GRILLED PEACH AND RASPBERRY FRUIT SALAD
This comes from the July/August 2015 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 66. It begins, “The play of temperatures and textures, plus the surprise addition of tomatoes, gives this simple salad extra flavor.” Serves 8.
To view this online, click here.
1 pt. fresh raspberries, divided
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbs. agave nectar
1 Tbs. grated lemon zest
1 Tbs. chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish
8 firm, ripe peaches, halved and pitted
4 tsp. vegetable oil, plus more for grill or grill pan
1 Tbs. sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 small or 1 large heirloom tomato, cut into wedges (2 cups)
2/3 cup toasted pecan halves (2 oz.)
Mash 1 cup raspberries with fork in bowl. Stir in lemon juice, agave nectar, lemon zest, and mint. Set aside.
Brush cut sides of peaches with oil. Combine sugar, cinnamon, and pepper in bowl; sprinkle cut side of peaches with sugar mixture. Set aside.
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Lightly grease grill plates. Place peaches cut side down on grill or grill pan. Grill 3 to 5 minutes, or until grill marks appear and peaches are tender.
Divide peaches, tomato wedges, and remaining 1 cup raspberries among serving plates. Serve topped with raspberry sauce, pecans, and chopped mint.
Nutrition Per 1-cup serving: Calories: 176; Protein: 3 g; Total Fat: 9 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 2 mg; Fiber: 5 g; Sugar: 19 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
LOVELY, TENDER ANGEL FOOD CAKE
From the June 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times page 75. The recipe serves 10, and states, “One secret to perfect angel food cake is sifting the flour with some of the sugar so it blends into the meringue with minimal folding. The other is hanging the tube pan upside down over a glass bottle so the cake won’t deflate.”
1 cup cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 1/4 cups egg whites (9–10 eggs)
1 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. almond extract
Position oven rack just below center, and preheat oven to 350°F. Sift cake flour and 1/2 cup sugar into medium bowl. Set aside.
Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla, salt, and almond extract in separate bowl with handheld electric mixer at medium-low speed until soft peaks form. Increase speed to medium. Gradually beat in remaining 1 cup sugar. Increase speed to medium-high, and beat 5 minutes, or until meringue is thick and shiny, and firm peaks hold when beaters are lifted.
Sprinkle one-quarter of flour mixture over meringue, and gently fold in with spatula or flat whisk just until blended (do not overmix). Repeat 3 more times. Scrape batter into ungreased 10- x 4-inch angel food cake pan with removable center.
Bake cake 30 to 32 minutes, or until puffed and lightly browned, and wooden skewer inserted near center comes out clean. Insert narrow-neck bottle into center tube, and invert pan to cool cake upside down.
Once cooled, remove pan from atop bottle, and cut around pan sides to loosen cake. Lift out pan’s center tube with cake. Cut under cake and around center tube to release cake. Cut into wedges, and serve.
nutritional information Per Slice: Calories: 185; Protein: 4 g; Total Fat: less than 1 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 41 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 99 mg; Fiber: less than 1 g; Sugar: 31 g
BROCCOLI STIR-FRY WITH GINGER-AVOCADO SAUCE
This is from the June 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 55. The recipe makes 4 servings in 30 minutes or fewer. The recipe states, “This veggie-packed stir-fry is served over a bed of baby spinach and dressed with a creamy ginger-avocado sauce.”
Ginger-Avocado Sauce
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into coins
2 avocados
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. cold-pressed olive oil
2 tsp. raw honey
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
2 pinches sea salt
Stir-Fry
1 Tbs. coconut oil
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 tsp. sea salt
4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
1 head broccoli, cut into florets (4 cups)
1 small head cabbage or 1 bunch kale, sliced into thin ribbons (1/2 lb.)
4 cups organic baby spinach
1/4 cup lightly toasted sesame seeds, for garnish, optional
To make Ginger-Avocado Sauce: Place ginger in food processor, and pulse to mince. Add remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth. Blend in up to 1/2 cup water to thin to desired consistency. Store in refrigerator.
To make Stir-Fry: Heat coconut oil in wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and salt; stir-fry 5 minutes, or until onion softens. Add garlic, and cook 2 minutes more. Add broccoli and 1/4 cup water; cover, and steam 3 minutes. Add cabbage; cover, and steam 2 minutes more.
Place 1 cup spinach on plate. Top with 1 cup broccoli mixture, and drizzle with 2 Tbs. Ginger-Avocado Sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (if using).
STRAWBERRY SALSA
Strawberry Salsa? Ewwww! But really, what's wrong with using strawberries in salsa? According to Delish.com, “It's hard to believe that this salsa would be good, but trust us—it's amazing. Use it exactly how you would a tomato-based salsa: with chips, as a condiment..., or, frankly, with a spoon.” Total Time: 25 minutes; Prep Time: 5 minutes; Level: Easy; Serves: 8.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
3 c. fresh strawberries, chopped
2 cups fresh kiwi, peeled and chopped
1/2 c. red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
3 tbsp. honey
3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 pinch kosher salt
Directions
Combine strawberries, kiwi, onion, and jalapeno in a bowl. Mix to combine. Add in honey, lime juice, and pinch of salt, and gently toss to coat. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Serve with chips.
SUMMER VEGGIE KEBABS WITH FRESH CORN RELISH
As a kid in New York (state, not city), it seemed as though everyone had at least one recipe for kebabs, which usually started off with meat, interspersed with veggies, and usually fixed several times over the summer. This version is strictly veggies, and comes from the July/August 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 32. It begins, “Easy-to-assemble vegetable kebabs are paired with a lightly sautéed corn relish for a dish that can be served either as an appetizer or as an entrée when placed atop couscous or another quick-cooking grain. To ensure even cooking, make sure all the vegetables are about the same size.” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, click here.
Corn Relish
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium yellow tomato, diced (2/3 cup)
1 large ear corn, kernels removed (1 1/3 cups kernels)
1 1/2 Tbs. white balsamic or white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp. dry mustard powder
2 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh basil
Kebabs
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbs. white balsamic or white wine vinegar
3/4 tsp. dry mustard powder, divided
1 small yellow bell pepper, halved, seeded, and cut into 12 square pieces
1 medium zucchini, halved and cut into 12 slices
1/2 small red onion, cut into 12 chunks
12 whole cremini mushrooms
12 grape or cherry tomatoes
Coat grill grate or grill pan with cooking spray, and preheat over medium heat.
To make Corn Relish: Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add tomato, cover, and cook 4 minutes, or until tomato is breaking down. Add corn kernels, and cook 2 minutes, or until corn is tender. Stir in vinegar and mustard powder, and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Mix in basil; season with salt and pepper, if desired.
To make Kebabs: whisk together oil, vinegar, and mustard powder in small bowl.
Thread each of 12 skewers with 1 bell pepper square, 1 zucchini slice, 1 red onion chunk, 1 mushroom, and 1 tomato. Place skewers on large platter, and brush with vinaigrette mixture. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Grill skewers 6 to 8 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and browned on all sides. Serve with Corn Relish.
nutritional information Per Serving (3 kebabs and 1/2 cup relish): Calories: 247; Protein: 5 g; Total Fat: 18 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 20 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 30 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 9 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
SATAY NOODLE SALAD
This also comes from the July/August 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 30. It begins, “Lightly grilled vegetables are paired with fresh pasta and tossed in a creamy peanut sauce for a one-bowl meal that’s delicious hot or cold. Feel free to substitute your favorite seasonal vegetables for those in the recipe.” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, click here.
3 oz. fresh fettuccine (1/3 9-oz. pkg.)
6 oz. stringless sugar snap peas
4 bunches baby bok choy, greens chopped, stem ends halved
6 radishes, trimmed and halved
2 medium Japanese eggplants, sliced diagonally
3 Tbs. natural creamy peanut butter
3 Tbs. unseasoned rice vinegar
3 Tbs. honey
1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. chile sauce, such as sriracha
Coat grill pan or grill basket with cooking spray, and preheat over medium heat.
Cook noodles in boiling salted water 2 minutes. Add sugar snap peas, and cook 1 minute more. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Transfer to bowl.
Arrange bok choy stems, radishes, and eggplant slices on grill pan or in grill basket. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cook 6 minutes, turning once.
Meanwhile, whisk together peanut butter, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and chile sauce in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Cut eggplant into strips. Slice bok choy stems and radishes. Add vegetables to noodle mixture, and toss with peanut sauce.
nutritional information Per 2 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 256; Protein: 10 g; Total Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 41 g; Cholesterol: 17 mg; Sodium: 362 mg; Fiber: 7 g; Sugar: 21 g
GRILLED PEACH AND RASPBERRY FRUIT SALAD
This comes from the July/August 2015 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 66. It begins, “The play of temperatures and textures, plus the surprise addition of tomatoes, gives this simple salad extra flavor.” Serves 8.
To view this online, click here.
1 pt. fresh raspberries, divided
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbs. agave nectar
1 Tbs. grated lemon zest
1 Tbs. chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish
8 firm, ripe peaches, halved and pitted
4 tsp. vegetable oil, plus more for grill or grill pan
1 Tbs. sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 small or 1 large heirloom tomato, cut into wedges (2 cups)
2/3 cup toasted pecan halves (2 oz.)
Mash 1 cup raspberries with fork in bowl. Stir in lemon juice, agave nectar, lemon zest, and mint. Set aside.
Brush cut sides of peaches with oil. Combine sugar, cinnamon, and pepper in bowl; sprinkle cut side of peaches with sugar mixture. Set aside.
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Lightly grease grill plates. Place peaches cut side down on grill or grill pan. Grill 3 to 5 minutes, or until grill marks appear and peaches are tender.
Divide peaches, tomato wedges, and remaining 1 cup raspberries among serving plates. Serve topped with raspberry sauce, pecans, and chopped mint.
Nutrition Per 1-cup serving: Calories: 176; Protein: 3 g; Total Fat: 9 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 2 mg; Fiber: 5 g; Sugar: 19 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
LOVELY, TENDER ANGEL FOOD CAKE
From the June 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times page 75. The recipe serves 10, and states, “One secret to perfect angel food cake is sifting the flour with some of the sugar so it blends into the meringue with minimal folding. The other is hanging the tube pan upside down over a glass bottle so the cake won’t deflate.”
1 cup cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 1/4 cups egg whites (9–10 eggs)
1 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. almond extract
Position oven rack just below center, and preheat oven to 350°F. Sift cake flour and 1/2 cup sugar into medium bowl. Set aside.
Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla, salt, and almond extract in separate bowl with handheld electric mixer at medium-low speed until soft peaks form. Increase speed to medium. Gradually beat in remaining 1 cup sugar. Increase speed to medium-high, and beat 5 minutes, or until meringue is thick and shiny, and firm peaks hold when beaters are lifted.
Sprinkle one-quarter of flour mixture over meringue, and gently fold in with spatula or flat whisk just until blended (do not overmix). Repeat 3 more times. Scrape batter into ungreased 10- x 4-inch angel food cake pan with removable center.
Bake cake 30 to 32 minutes, or until puffed and lightly browned, and wooden skewer inserted near center comes out clean. Insert narrow-neck bottle into center tube, and invert pan to cool cake upside down.
Once cooled, remove pan from atop bottle, and cut around pan sides to loosen cake. Lift out pan’s center tube with cake. Cut under cake and around center tube to release cake. Cut into wedges, and serve.
nutritional information Per Slice: Calories: 185; Protein: 4 g; Total Fat: less than 1 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 41 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 99 mg; Fiber: less than 1 g; Sugar: 31 g
BROCCOLI STIR-FRY WITH GINGER-AVOCADO SAUCE
This is from the June 2013 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 55. The recipe makes 4 servings in 30 minutes or fewer. The recipe states, “This veggie-packed stir-fry is served over a bed of baby spinach and dressed with a creamy ginger-avocado sauce.”
Ginger-Avocado Sauce
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into coins
2 avocados
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. cold-pressed olive oil
2 tsp. raw honey
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
2 pinches sea salt
Stir-Fry
1 Tbs. coconut oil
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 tsp. sea salt
4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
1 head broccoli, cut into florets (4 cups)
1 small head cabbage or 1 bunch kale, sliced into thin ribbons (1/2 lb.)
4 cups organic baby spinach
1/4 cup lightly toasted sesame seeds, for garnish, optional
To make Ginger-Avocado Sauce: Place ginger in food processor, and pulse to mince. Add remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth. Blend in up to 1/2 cup water to thin to desired consistency. Store in refrigerator.
To make Stir-Fry: Heat coconut oil in wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and salt; stir-fry 5 minutes, or until onion softens. Add garlic, and cook 2 minutes more. Add broccoli and 1/4 cup water; cover, and steam 3 minutes. Add cabbage; cover, and steam 2 minutes more.
Place 1 cup spinach on plate. Top with 1 cup broccoli mixture, and drizzle with 2 Tbs. Ginger-Avocado Sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (if using).
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Tuesday's Recipes
Years ago, back in the near-dark ages (read: mid-Twentieth Century), a vegetarian lifestyle was considered suspect. Did you hear about Bob and Sue's kid? Vegetarian! But now it's considered practically mainstream. That said, here are today's recipes. Enjoy!
VEGAN BLACK BEAN AND AVOCADO SANDWICH WRAP
This comes from Jolinda Hackett, About.com's Vegetarinan Food guide. She writes, “Like vegetarian wrap sandwiches? Like black beans and avocado? Try this healthy vegan black bean and avocado wrapped sandwich, or call it a burrito if you prefer. Either way, this is a simple, quick and easy lunch idea. Just combine black beans, salsa, chopped avocado and some seasoning, wrapped it up and enjoy! It couldn't be simpler. I like my food a touch on the salty side, so I might add some sea salt to the mix, and maybe a touch of hot sauce just to give it a boost. Enjoy!”
Ingredients:
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon cumin
4 tablespoons salsa
4 whole-grain tortillas
1/2 avocado, chopped
Preparation:
Mix black beans, cumin and salsa. Fill tortillas with bean mixture and chopped avocado. Wrap, and serve.
VEGETARIAN SPANISH PAELLA
Another one of Jolinda Hackett's offerings. She writes, A vegetarian and vegan Spanish paella so full of flavor, you won't miss the meat - I promise! This meatless rice paella dish is prepared from lots of healthy veggies and artichoke hearts, and generously spiced with paprika and turmeric. Several users have given this paella recipe five out of five stars, so you can be sure that you'll love it.” From The Compassionate Cook Cookbook. To view this online, click here.
Ingredients:
1 cup white rice
2 cups boiling water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 tomato, diced
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp turmeric
1 cup peas
1 cup artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
Preparation:
Mix the rice and boiling water and let stand for 20 minutes, then pour off the water.
In the meantime, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and sautee the onion and garlic until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the peppers and tomato and continue to sautee over medium heat for three minutes.
Add the rice and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the salt, paprika and turmeric. Cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.cAdd the peas and artichoke hearts and cook about one minute longer.
CHERRY TOMATO FOCACCIA
This is from the July/August 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 61. The recipe starts out with, “This bread is hearty enough to be served with a salad for a light lunch or supper.” Serves 8.
Topping
1/4 cup shelled roasted pistachios
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
Focaccia
3 1/2 cups bread flour
1 Tbs. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. instant yeast
2 tsp. salt
Olive oil, for greasing baking sheet
To make Topping: Pulse pistachios in food processor until ground, but with some larger pieces. Transfer to bowl, and stir in olive oil, garlic, and rosemary.
To make Focaccia: Stir together flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and 1 1/4 cups water in bowl. Knead dough in bowl 5 minutes. Cover bowl with towel, and let rise 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Generously grease rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Stretch dough into 12- x 11-inch rectangle in sheet pan. Let dough rise 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Dimple dough with fingers. Whisk 2 Tbs. water into pistachio mixture, and brush onto dough. Press tomato halves cut-side up into dough. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and bottom.
nutritional information Per Slice: Calories: 329; Protein: 9 g; Total Fat: 11 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 48 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 589 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 3 g; Vegan
GINGER-PEACH SORBET
This is from page 46 of the July/August 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times. The recipe states, “Fresh peaches, lightly cooked with a bit of sugar and fresh, spicy ginger, play double duty. Pulse the frozen cubes in the food processor with a splash of Prosecco and you have a light, flaky sorbet. Thaw the cubes, omit the prosecco, and use the mixture as a topper for ice cream or angel food cake.” Serves 6.
6 very ripe medium peaches (3 lb.)
1/4 cup sugar
4 1/4-inch-thick coins fresh ginger
2 Tbs. lemon juice
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
6 Tbs. Prosecco or white wine
Score X on bottom of each peach. Place in bowl, and cover with boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Remove skins and pits, and chop.
Bring peaches, sugar, ginger, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a boil in saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes, or until peaches are soft.
Remove ginger, transfer peach mixture to food processor, and blend until smooth. Cool.
Pour cooled sauce into 6 1/2-cup silicone molds or muffin pan cups. Press plastic wrap over surface of molds to seal out air. Freeze 4 hours, or until completely solid, then transfer to freezer bag to store.
To make sorbet: Pulse frozen cubes and Prosecco in food processor until smooth. Transfer to freezer-safe container, and freeze until ready to serve.
nutritional information Per 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 121; Protein: 2 g; Total Fat: less than 1 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 28 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: less than 1 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 25 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
CHICKPEA, BEET, AND APPLE PANINIFrom the July/August 2011 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 36. The recipe starts off, "Never had raw beet in a sandwich? This panini will have you hooked.” Serves 4.
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, or 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 Tbs. vegan mayonnaise
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon
8 slices sesame semolina bread (8 oz.)
1 medium golden beet, peeled and sliced
1 Granny smith apple, thinly sliced
1/4 cup broccoli or radish sprouts
4 Tbs. prepared black olive tapenade
Pulse chickpeas, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and tarragon in food processor until chunky.
Spread chickpea mixture on 4 bread slices. Top with beet and apple slices, and sprouts. Spread remaining 4 bread slices with tapenade; close sandwiches.
Spray panini with cooking spray. Coat skillet or grill pan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Place panini in pan; weight with smaller-diameter saucepan weighted with 2 cans. Cook 3 minutes. Flip, replace weight, and cook 2 minutes. (Or cook 4 minutes in panini maker.)
nutritional information Per Sandwich: Calories: 388; Protein: 12 g; Total Fat: 14 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 57 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 749 mg; Fiber: 8 g; Sugar: 10 g; Vegan
SLOPPY JOES
This comes from the Healing Heart Foundation, found online at http://heart.kumu.org/. They have good information and some great recipes. This one starts out, “You'd never know it's meatless.”
1 large onion, choppe
1 to 2 C celery, chopped
1 tsp balsamic vinegar (other vinegar can be used)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed (or 2 tsp dried minced garlic or garlic powder)
1 T chili powder (will not make it too hot)
2 T cumin
2 1/2 C tomato sauce (or a 6 oz can tomato paste + 1 C tomato juice + 1 C water)
1 T prepared yellow mustard
1 T ground dry mustard
1 T brown sugar
1 tsp black strap molasses
1 1/2 cups dry TVP granules
1 1/2 C boiling water
optional spicy version: 1 to 3 tsp hot sauce or roasted chilies
Saute onion and celery in balsamic vinegar and a little water on medium heat. Add more water if needed. Add garlic, peppers and spices and saute for a few more minutes. Add everything else and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve over whole wheat buns, rice or pasta.
Adding a can of chili beans makes a very filling dish, changing it slightly to Sloppy Josés.
6 servings, each: Calories 152, Fat 1.85 g. (10% cff), Carbohydrate 19.86 g., Protein 17.44 g
VEGAN BLACK BEAN AND AVOCADO SANDWICH WRAP
This comes from Jolinda Hackett, About.com's Vegetarinan Food guide. She writes, “Like vegetarian wrap sandwiches? Like black beans and avocado? Try this healthy vegan black bean and avocado wrapped sandwich, or call it a burrito if you prefer. Either way, this is a simple, quick and easy lunch idea. Just combine black beans, salsa, chopped avocado and some seasoning, wrapped it up and enjoy! It couldn't be simpler. I like my food a touch on the salty side, so I might add some sea salt to the mix, and maybe a touch of hot sauce just to give it a boost. Enjoy!”
Ingredients:
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon cumin
4 tablespoons salsa
4 whole-grain tortillas
1/2 avocado, chopped
Preparation:
Mix black beans, cumin and salsa. Fill tortillas with bean mixture and chopped avocado. Wrap, and serve.
VEGETARIAN SPANISH PAELLA
Another one of Jolinda Hackett's offerings. She writes, A vegetarian and vegan Spanish paella so full of flavor, you won't miss the meat - I promise! This meatless rice paella dish is prepared from lots of healthy veggies and artichoke hearts, and generously spiced with paprika and turmeric. Several users have given this paella recipe five out of five stars, so you can be sure that you'll love it.” From The Compassionate Cook Cookbook. To view this online, click here.
Ingredients:
1 cup white rice
2 cups boiling water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 tomato, diced
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp turmeric
1 cup peas
1 cup artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
Preparation:
Mix the rice and boiling water and let stand for 20 minutes, then pour off the water.
In the meantime, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and sautee the onion and garlic until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the peppers and tomato and continue to sautee over medium heat for three minutes.
Add the rice and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the salt, paprika and turmeric. Cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.cAdd the peas and artichoke hearts and cook about one minute longer.
CHERRY TOMATO FOCACCIA
This is from the July/August 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 61. The recipe starts out with, “This bread is hearty enough to be served with a salad for a light lunch or supper.” Serves 8.
Topping
1/4 cup shelled roasted pistachios
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
Focaccia
3 1/2 cups bread flour
1 Tbs. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. instant yeast
2 tsp. salt
Olive oil, for greasing baking sheet
To make Topping: Pulse pistachios in food processor until ground, but with some larger pieces. Transfer to bowl, and stir in olive oil, garlic, and rosemary.
To make Focaccia: Stir together flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and 1 1/4 cups water in bowl. Knead dough in bowl 5 minutes. Cover bowl with towel, and let rise 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Generously grease rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Stretch dough into 12- x 11-inch rectangle in sheet pan. Let dough rise 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Dimple dough with fingers. Whisk 2 Tbs. water into pistachio mixture, and brush onto dough. Press tomato halves cut-side up into dough. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and bottom.
nutritional information Per Slice: Calories: 329; Protein: 9 g; Total Fat: 11 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 48 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 589 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 3 g; Vegan
GINGER-PEACH SORBET
This is from page 46 of the July/August 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times. The recipe states, “Fresh peaches, lightly cooked with a bit of sugar and fresh, spicy ginger, play double duty. Pulse the frozen cubes in the food processor with a splash of Prosecco and you have a light, flaky sorbet. Thaw the cubes, omit the prosecco, and use the mixture as a topper for ice cream or angel food cake.” Serves 6.
6 very ripe medium peaches (3 lb.)
1/4 cup sugar
4 1/4-inch-thick coins fresh ginger
2 Tbs. lemon juice
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
6 Tbs. Prosecco or white wine
Score X on bottom of each peach. Place in bowl, and cover with boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Remove skins and pits, and chop.
Bring peaches, sugar, ginger, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a boil in saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes, or until peaches are soft.
Remove ginger, transfer peach mixture to food processor, and blend until smooth. Cool.
Pour cooled sauce into 6 1/2-cup silicone molds or muffin pan cups. Press plastic wrap over surface of molds to seal out air. Freeze 4 hours, or until completely solid, then transfer to freezer bag to store.
To make sorbet: Pulse frozen cubes and Prosecco in food processor until smooth. Transfer to freezer-safe container, and freeze until ready to serve.
nutritional information Per 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 121; Protein: 2 g; Total Fat: less than 1 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 28 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: less than 1 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 25 g; Vegan; Gluten-Free
CHICKPEA, BEET, AND APPLE PANINIFrom the July/August 2011 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 36. The recipe starts off, "Never had raw beet in a sandwich? This panini will have you hooked.” Serves 4.
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, or 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 Tbs. vegan mayonnaise
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon
8 slices sesame semolina bread (8 oz.)
1 medium golden beet, peeled and sliced
1 Granny smith apple, thinly sliced
1/4 cup broccoli or radish sprouts
4 Tbs. prepared black olive tapenade
Pulse chickpeas, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and tarragon in food processor until chunky.
Spread chickpea mixture on 4 bread slices. Top with beet and apple slices, and sprouts. Spread remaining 4 bread slices with tapenade; close sandwiches.
Spray panini with cooking spray. Coat skillet or grill pan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Place panini in pan; weight with smaller-diameter saucepan weighted with 2 cans. Cook 3 minutes. Flip, replace weight, and cook 2 minutes. (Or cook 4 minutes in panini maker.)
nutritional information Per Sandwich: Calories: 388; Protein: 12 g; Total Fat: 14 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 57 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 749 mg; Fiber: 8 g; Sugar: 10 g; Vegan
SLOPPY JOES
This comes from the Healing Heart Foundation, found online at http://heart.kumu.org/. They have good information and some great recipes. This one starts out, “You'd never know it's meatless.”
1 large onion, choppe
1 to 2 C celery, chopped
1 tsp balsamic vinegar (other vinegar can be used)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed (or 2 tsp dried minced garlic or garlic powder)
1 T chili powder (will not make it too hot)
2 T cumin
2 1/2 C tomato sauce (or a 6 oz can tomato paste + 1 C tomato juice + 1 C water)
1 T prepared yellow mustard
1 T ground dry mustard
1 T brown sugar
1 tsp black strap molasses
1 1/2 cups dry TVP granules
1 1/2 C boiling water
optional spicy version: 1 to 3 tsp hot sauce or roasted chilies
Saute onion and celery in balsamic vinegar and a little water on medium heat. Add more water if needed. Add garlic, peppers and spices and saute for a few more minutes. Add everything else and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve over whole wheat buns, rice or pasta.
Adding a can of chili beans makes a very filling dish, changing it slightly to Sloppy Josés.
6 servings, each: Calories 152, Fat 1.85 g. (10% cff), Carbohydrate 19.86 g., Protein 17.44 g
Monday, August 10, 2015
And So We Begin...
Today's the first official day of Vegetarian Delights: A Confessions of a Foodie Offspring. Most of the first week or two will be simply vegetarian recipes, but in the near future, I'll be posting an occasional photo of the recipes, along with tips, product information, and other little tidbits to go along with the recipes. In the meantime, feel free to stop back by and check out what's happening. Enjoy!
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SMOOTHIE
This recipe is from One Green Planet. The recipe can be found online here.
Dairy Free; Kid-Friendly; Soy Free; Vegan
Ingredients
1 cup fresh rhubarb, chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tbsp date syrup Organics Are For Everyone (you can substitute pure maple syrup here)
1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1 fresh banana
12 oz unsweetened vanilla non-dairy milk of choice
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
Preparation
Combine chopped rhubarb, orange juice, date syrup, vanilla and cinnamon in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for five minutes.
Set aside to cool slightly and place in refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes (this can be done ahead of time and you can make more so you can enjoy this all week long).
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth and serve.
CHOCOLATE CHERRY PIE - Vegan tofu cherry "cream" pie
Jolinda Hackett, About.com's Vegetarian blog guide, writes, "Chocolate cherry pie - Vegan tofu cherry "cream" pie recipe - delicious! I'd love to try this same method with strawberries or perhaps even Elvis-style, with bananas."
Ingredients:
1 (12 oz.) box firm silken tofu
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 prepared vegan graham cracker pie crust
1 (12 oz.) package frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed and drained
1 cup non-dairy whipped topping
Preparation:
First, prepare the cherries. Slice them in half and remove the pics, if needed. Set a handful of cherries aside to use as a garnish on top of the pie.
Next, prepare the chocolate "cream" filling. Process the tofu in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Add the cocoa powder, sugar, melted chocolate chips, and almond extract. Process again until mixture is smooth.
To prepare the pie, place about 1/3 of the chocolate tofu mix in a single layer in the prepared pie crust. Next, place the cherries in a single layer on top of the chocolate tofu mixture and spread the remaining chocolate tofu on top.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Garnish each slice with whipped topping and reserved cherries.
This recipe makes one pie of 8 servings.
Nutritional information, per serving: Calories: 270, Total Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 100mg, Carbohydrates: 36g, Dietary Fiber: 2g. Sugar: 24g, Protein: 6g
PASTA FAGIOLI WITH ORZO
Another one of Jolinda Hackett's offerings. She writes, "A full vegetarian meal of orzo pasta, beans and tomatoes, pasta fagiole with orzo is nutritious, healthy, filling, and yet familiar enough that kids will love it. Omit the cheese to make it vegan."
Ingredients:
3 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno, minced
1 14.5 ounce can stewed tomatoes
2 15.5 ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
6 cups vegetable broth
1 8 ounce box orzo
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Preparation:
Heat large sautee pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, onion, garlic and jalapeno to pan. Cook until onion is soft but not browned, 4-5 minutes.
Coarsely puree tomatoes in food processor or with potato masher. Stir tomatoes, cannellini beans and broth into onion mixture.
Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring periodically. Add pasta and return to a boil over high heat. Reduce to simmer, stirring periodically, 8-10 minutes or until pasta is tender but still firm. Add parsley and salt and pepper, to taste.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA
I had something similar to this at a restaurant several times, and decided to try making it. A hint for making this: wait until all the veggies have been cut up, then start the water boiling for the angel hair pasta. The veggies should be cooked for 2-4 minutes, and the pasta cooked for 2 minutes before the pasta is drained and then allowed to finish cooking for another 2 minutes with the veggies. Timing is important—unless you like disgustingly soggy pasta.
1/4 C water
3 medium to large tomatoes
2 T balsamic vinegar
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 T oregano
1 lb. angel hair pasta
Cut up veggies while heating the pasta water. DO NOT PUT PASTA INTO WATER UNTIL THE VEGGIES BEGIN COOKING. (There. I said it.)
In veggie pot, heat 1/4 C water & balsamic vinegar until it begins to bubble; add onion, garlic, pepper & oregano and stir once or twice. NOW ADD PASTA TO POT OF BOILING PASTA WATER. (Boy, what a bossy broad.)
Simmer veggies on low-medium heat for 2-4 minutes, covered. Cook pasta for only 2 minutes, then drain in colander. As soon as pasta is drained, remove cover from veggies, dump pasta into veggie pot, and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring several times. Remove from heat. DIG IN!!! (Now, isn’t that good?)
J’s B-B-Q GLUTEN
This is from my oldest son. For the most part, the recipe is included exactly as he wrote it out for me, though I have changed a word or two. (This stuff is definitely good.)
Ingredients:
5 lb. whole wheat flour
2 onions
1/2 C creamy peanut butter
2 bottles of B-B-Q sauce
1 stick butter
2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons paprika
Huge bowl
Take whole wheat flour, empty into Big Bowl. Add enough water to knead into dough ball. Knead really well. I repeat, knead really well. For at least 10 minutes.
Fill huge bowl with water, put dough ball under water for 2 hours. Pour off water. Knead doughball under cold running water for 10 minutes or more. Water should be clear. You are washing out the starch and bran. You know it’s ready when stringy and it sticks together and is bouncy.
Melt 1 stick butter and fry 2 chopped onions until clear. Dump onto Gluten. Add salt, paprika, and peanut butter. Mix with hands completely.
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cooking pan with non-stick spray. Pinch off pieces bigger than a golf ball. Take piece and fold it and twist it and lay it down in pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip over and bake for 10 more. Pour B-B-Q sauce and bake 10 more minutes, then flip and pour more B-B-Q sauce and bake 10 more minutes. It’s done—enjoy.
(Xtra note—be careful when you first mix wheat and water. Don’t add too much water. Make a hard dough ball. It might take 20 minutes to knead it.)
RIGATONI WITH BRAISED VEGETABLES
This vegan recipe is from page 60 of the October 2005 issue of Vegetarian Times. It starts off, “Start heating the pasta water when you add the tomatoes to this stew, and the rigatoni noodles will be perfectly al dente just when the vegetables are ready to serve.” Serves 6.
2 Tbs. olive oil
3 medium-sized yellow squash, halved and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 lb.)
1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and halved (about 2 cups)
2 medium-sized bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice
1 large onion, sliced (about 1 ½ cups)
1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tbs.)
2 Tbs. capers
1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
8 oz. whole wheat rigatoni pasta
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
Heat oil in skillet over high heat. Add squash, green beans, bell peppers and onion. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are brown.
Stir in tomatoes, garlic and capers. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 15 minutes.
Stir in beans and salt to taste. Cover, and simmer 10 minutes over medium-low heat.
Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain, and reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
Stir pasta and basil into sauce. Thin sauce with a little pasta water if necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.
Per serving: 443 cal; 15 g protein; 9 g total fat (1 g sat. fat); 80 g carb; 0 mg chol; 969 mg sodium; 15 g fiber; 4 g sugars
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SMOOTHIE
This recipe is from One Green Planet. The recipe can be found online here.
Dairy Free; Kid-Friendly; Soy Free; Vegan
Ingredients
1 cup fresh rhubarb, chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tbsp date syrup Organics Are For Everyone (you can substitute pure maple syrup here)
1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1 fresh banana
12 oz unsweetened vanilla non-dairy milk of choice
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
Preparation
Combine chopped rhubarb, orange juice, date syrup, vanilla and cinnamon in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for five minutes.
Set aside to cool slightly and place in refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes (this can be done ahead of time and you can make more so you can enjoy this all week long).
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth and serve.
CHOCOLATE CHERRY PIE - Vegan tofu cherry "cream" pie
Jolinda Hackett, About.com's Vegetarian blog guide, writes, "Chocolate cherry pie - Vegan tofu cherry "cream" pie recipe - delicious! I'd love to try this same method with strawberries or perhaps even Elvis-style, with bananas."
Ingredients:
1 (12 oz.) box firm silken tofu
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 prepared vegan graham cracker pie crust
1 (12 oz.) package frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed and drained
1 cup non-dairy whipped topping
Preparation:
First, prepare the cherries. Slice them in half and remove the pics, if needed. Set a handful of cherries aside to use as a garnish on top of the pie.
Next, prepare the chocolate "cream" filling. Process the tofu in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Add the cocoa powder, sugar, melted chocolate chips, and almond extract. Process again until mixture is smooth.
To prepare the pie, place about 1/3 of the chocolate tofu mix in a single layer in the prepared pie crust. Next, place the cherries in a single layer on top of the chocolate tofu mixture and spread the remaining chocolate tofu on top.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Garnish each slice with whipped topping and reserved cherries.
This recipe makes one pie of 8 servings.
Nutritional information, per serving: Calories: 270, Total Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 100mg, Carbohydrates: 36g, Dietary Fiber: 2g. Sugar: 24g, Protein: 6g
PASTA FAGIOLI WITH ORZO
Another one of Jolinda Hackett's offerings. She writes, "A full vegetarian meal of orzo pasta, beans and tomatoes, pasta fagiole with orzo is nutritious, healthy, filling, and yet familiar enough that kids will love it. Omit the cheese to make it vegan."
Ingredients:
3 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno, minced
1 14.5 ounce can stewed tomatoes
2 15.5 ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
6 cups vegetable broth
1 8 ounce box orzo
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Preparation:
Heat large sautee pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, onion, garlic and jalapeno to pan. Cook until onion is soft but not browned, 4-5 minutes.
Coarsely puree tomatoes in food processor or with potato masher. Stir tomatoes, cannellini beans and broth into onion mixture.
Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring periodically. Add pasta and return to a boil over high heat. Reduce to simmer, stirring periodically, 8-10 minutes or until pasta is tender but still firm. Add parsley and salt and pepper, to taste.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA
I had something similar to this at a restaurant several times, and decided to try making it. A hint for making this: wait until all the veggies have been cut up, then start the water boiling for the angel hair pasta. The veggies should be cooked for 2-4 minutes, and the pasta cooked for 2 minutes before the pasta is drained and then allowed to finish cooking for another 2 minutes with the veggies. Timing is important—unless you like disgustingly soggy pasta.
1/4 C water
3 medium to large tomatoes
2 T balsamic vinegar
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 T oregano
1 lb. angel hair pasta
Cut up veggies while heating the pasta water. DO NOT PUT PASTA INTO WATER UNTIL THE VEGGIES BEGIN COOKING. (There. I said it.)
In veggie pot, heat 1/4 C water & balsamic vinegar until it begins to bubble; add onion, garlic, pepper & oregano and stir once or twice. NOW ADD PASTA TO POT OF BOILING PASTA WATER. (Boy, what a bossy broad.)
Simmer veggies on low-medium heat for 2-4 minutes, covered. Cook pasta for only 2 minutes, then drain in colander. As soon as pasta is drained, remove cover from veggies, dump pasta into veggie pot, and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring several times. Remove from heat. DIG IN!!! (Now, isn’t that good?)
J’s B-B-Q GLUTEN
This is from my oldest son. For the most part, the recipe is included exactly as he wrote it out for me, though I have changed a word or two. (This stuff is definitely good.)
Ingredients:
5 lb. whole wheat flour
2 onions
1/2 C creamy peanut butter
2 bottles of B-B-Q sauce
1 stick butter
2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons paprika
Huge bowl
Take whole wheat flour, empty into Big Bowl. Add enough water to knead into dough ball. Knead really well. I repeat, knead really well. For at least 10 minutes.
Fill huge bowl with water, put dough ball under water for 2 hours. Pour off water. Knead doughball under cold running water for 10 minutes or more. Water should be clear. You are washing out the starch and bran. You know it’s ready when stringy and it sticks together and is bouncy.
Melt 1 stick butter and fry 2 chopped onions until clear. Dump onto Gluten. Add salt, paprika, and peanut butter. Mix with hands completely.
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cooking pan with non-stick spray. Pinch off pieces bigger than a golf ball. Take piece and fold it and twist it and lay it down in pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip over and bake for 10 more. Pour B-B-Q sauce and bake 10 more minutes, then flip and pour more B-B-Q sauce and bake 10 more minutes. It’s done—enjoy.
(Xtra note—be careful when you first mix wheat and water. Don’t add too much water. Make a hard dough ball. It might take 20 minutes to knead it.)
RIGATONI WITH BRAISED VEGETABLES
This vegan recipe is from page 60 of the October 2005 issue of Vegetarian Times. It starts off, “Start heating the pasta water when you add the tomatoes to this stew, and the rigatoni noodles will be perfectly al dente just when the vegetables are ready to serve.” Serves 6.
2 Tbs. olive oil
3 medium-sized yellow squash, halved and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 lb.)
1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and halved (about 2 cups)
2 medium-sized bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice
1 large onion, sliced (about 1 ½ cups)
1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tbs.)
2 Tbs. capers
1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
8 oz. whole wheat rigatoni pasta
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
Heat oil in skillet over high heat. Add squash, green beans, bell peppers and onion. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are brown.
Stir in tomatoes, garlic and capers. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 15 minutes.
Stir in beans and salt to taste. Cover, and simmer 10 minutes over medium-low heat.
Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain, and reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
Stir pasta and basil into sauce. Thin sauce with a little pasta water if necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.
Per serving: 443 cal; 15 g protein; 9 g total fat (1 g sat. fat); 80 g carb; 0 mg chol; 969 mg sodium; 15 g fiber; 4 g sugars
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