Friday Recipes

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SWEET POTATO SOUFFLE

My mom’s recipe, which can be found in my e-cookbook, Off the Wall Cooking. There were never any left-overs.

4-5 sweet potatoes

1 egg

1 small can pineapple

1 C nuts

2 T orange juice concentrate

1/2 tsp. salt

Cinnamon

dash pepper

1/2 C brown sugar

9 large marshmallows

Peel & dice sweet potatoes, place in pan of water, and cook until tender. Mash & add other ingredients except marshmallows. Put in square pan, cut in 9 squares & place 1 marshmallow in each square. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

GARBANZOS AND GREENS WITH CHORIZO

This comes from David Tanis, also in The New York Times cooking e-newsletter. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

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Ingredients

For the Chickpeas and Broth:

1 cup dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

1/2 onion, stuck with a clove

1 small carrot, peeled, cut in 2-inch chunks

1 small bay leaf

Salt

For the Garbanzos and Greens:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)

Salt and pepper

6 ounces Spanish chorizo, diced

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon pimentón

1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and coarsely ground

1 pound kale or chard, washed and cut in wide ribbons

1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted, optional

Preparation

Pick over chickpeas, put them in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.

Drain chickpeas (they should have swelled considerably) and put them in a soup pot. Cover with 6 cups water, add the onion stuck with clove, the carrot and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower heat and let chickpeas simmer gently. Skim any foam that rises to the surface. Cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until chickpeas are tender. (If chickpeas seem to be drying out during cooking, add 1/2 cup water to keep them submerged in liquid.) Season generously with salt, and leave chickpeas to cool in the broth (cooking liquid). You should have about 2 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas. (They may be cooked a day in advance, if desired.)

Put olive oil in a deep, wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chorizo and let it fry a bit, then turn heat to medium. Add the garlic, pimentón and 1/2 teaspoon of the cumin, and stir to coat. Add the cooked chickpeas and 1/2 cup broth. Bring to a simmer, add the greens and sprinkle with a little salt. Stir to allow the greens to wilt. Put on the lid and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until greens are completely cooked. Stir well, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. To serve as a tapa or side dish, transfer to a cazuela or deep serving platter. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin and the pine nuts, if using. Alternatively, to serve as soup, spoon the garbanzo-and-greens mixture into 4 deep soup bowls. Ladle 1 cup heated broth into each bowl, and sprinkle soup with the remaining cumin.

EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE

Yield: 8 servings

Source: 1,001 Recipes For People with Diabetes

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Ingredients

1 large eggplant (2 pounds), peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs

1/3 cup chopped onion

3 cloves garlic

1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, divided

1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 eggs

3 medium tomatoes, sliced

1/4 cup grated fat-free Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook eggplant in 2 inches simmering water in covered medium saucepan until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well. Mash eggplant with fork; mix in breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, basil, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs.

Spoon eggplant mixture into 11x7-inch baking dish. Arrange tomatoes in rows over eggplant; sprinkle with cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F. until hot through, about 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 98; Protein: 5.1g; Sodium: 245mg; Cholesterol: 53.3mg; Fat: 1.9g; Carbohydrates: 16.9g; Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat

TOFU AND SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS

This comes from the April/May 2015 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 40. It begins, “Olive oil–poached garlic gives tofu a deep, mellow flavor, while miso and vinegar provide a cheese-like tang.” Serves 6.

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6 oz. jumbo pasta shells

12 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced

1/4 cup olive oil

1 16-oz. block firm tofu, drained, rinsed, and patted dry

2 Tbs. unpasteurized apple cider vinegar

2 tsp. lemon juice

2 tsp. white miso

5 oz. baby spinach leaves (6 cups)

1 24-oz. jar prepared pasta sauce

2 Tbs. chopped Kalamata olives, optional

2 Tbs. chopped green olives, optional

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and drain again, then place on clean kitchen towel to cool and dry.

Bring garlic and olive oil to a simmer in small skillet over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes, or until garlic is soft and golden. Remove from heat, and set aside.

Crumble tofu into bowl of food processor, and blend with vinegar, lemon juice, miso, garlic, and oil until smooth. Transfer to medium bowl.

Heat large saucepan over medium heat. Add spinach and 2 Tbs. water, and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until leaves are wilted. Transfer to strainer, and squeeze out excess liquid. Roughly chop, and stir into tofu mixture.

Spoon 2 Tbs. filling into each pasta shell, and place in single layer in large baking dish. Cover with pasta sauce, sprinkle with olives (if using), and bake 45 minutes, or until sauce is bubbling. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

nutritional information Per 3 stuffed shells: Calories: 343; Protein: 13 g; Total Fat: 14 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 42 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 562 mg; Fiber: 5 g; Sugar: 11 g; Vegan

HERBED TOFU LASAGNA WITH ZUCCHINI

This comes from the April 2006 issue of Vegetarian Times, and begins, “Simple, fresh flavors and an innovative way with tofu—it's blended with herbs and seasonings until creamy and ricotta-like—make this lasagna one you'll want to make year-round. The key: Use the best purchased marinara sauce you can find, then drizzle each serving with extra virgin olive oil.” Serves 10.

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2 14-oz. pkg. firm tofu, well drained

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

2 cloves garlic, peeled

2 Tbs. lemon juice

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp. sugar

1 Tbs. olive oil

4 medium-size zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 3 cups)

5 cups marinara sauce

16 no-cook lasagna noodles (9 oz.)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Combine tofu, basil, parsley, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt, red pepper flakes and sugar in food processor; blend until smooth and similar to ricotta in texture.

Put oil and zucchini in large nonstick skillet. Sauté 3 to 5 minutes over medium-high heat, or until just tender.

Spread 3 Tbs. marinara sauce over bottom of prepared baking dish. Cover with layer of noodles, overlapping slightly, half of tofu mixture and half of zucchini mixture. Top with another layer of noodles, remaining tofu and zucchini, and 1/2 cup sauce. Finish with another layer of noodles and remaining sauce.

Cover with foil, and bake 1 hour. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

nutritional information Per SERVING: Calories: 314; Protein: 18 g; Total Fat: 12 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 36 g; Sodium: 617 mg; Fiber: 6 g; Sugar: 10 g; Vegan

TEN MINUTE VEGAN VEGETABLE FAJITAS

This comes from Jolinda Hackett, About.com’s Vegetarian Food expert. Jolina wrote, “Eating vegan? Like fajitas? Try this quick and easy vegetable fajitas recipe calling for red and green bell peppers. You can get these easy vegetarian fajitas on the table in less than ten minutes (yes, really!). No problem! Yes, it may look like a long ingredients list, but it's mostly just bell peppers and a few seasonings, including curry powder, chili powder and cayenne pepper. Super short on time or just short on fresh spices? Toss in a half to two-thirds of a packet of taco seasoning in place of the individual spices, because why not?

“There's no wrong way to make Mexican food, in my personal burrito-addicted opinion, and recipes such as this one show off just how quick, easy and versatile Mexican food can be. Start with bell peppers, add some salsa (whether fresh homemade salsa or store-bought) and sour cream and you've got yourself a meal. Keep the hot sauce nearby, if that's your thing, and sneak in some homemade guacamole if avocados are in season. Sure, you can add in some meat substitute, lightly browned seitan or even a bit of sauteed or fried or baked tofu if you want something a bit heartier, or, just keep it simple and follow the recipe as is.” Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 20 minutes; Yield: makes 4 fajitas (2 - 4 servings).

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Ingredients

1-2 tbsp olive oil

1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips

1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips

1 onion, sliced thin

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1 tsp curry powder

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste

1/4 cup salsa

1/4 cup sour cream or non-dairy sour cream substitute (optional, but tasty!)

4 flour tortillas, warmed

Preparation

In a large skillet or frying pan, sautee the bell pepper and onion in olive oil. Add the garlic salt, curry powder, chili powder and cayenne pepper and allow to cook, stirring frequently, until peppers and onion are soft, about 5 - 7 minutes. Make sure to not overcook the bell peppers; they should be tender, but not too soft.

Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave for just a few seconds, or in the oven.

I like to use my toaster oven for this, so I don't have to turn on the big oven just to warm up tortillas.

Divide the peppers between the four warmed flour tortillas. Add a bit of salsa and sour cream (or a vegan non-dairy substitute) to each and serve immediately.

Enjoy your vegetable fajitas with bell peppers! Yum!