When I was growing up, my mom had hard-and-fast rules about meals. One of them was that one could only have breakfast at breakfast time (in other words, first thing in the morning).
This didn't always set well with my sister and me, especially when Mom was fixing liver and onions for dinner, while our friends got french toast or other yummy breakfast foods.
There are times, now, when I do tend to fix breakfast foods at dinner time, or any other time of day or night. To that end, here are six yummy breakfast recipes to help you through the day, including Broccoli Frittata, Breakfast Quinoa with Chocolate and Peanut Butter, and Banana Granola with Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Walnuts. Enjoy!
BROCCOLI FRITTATA
Yield: 4 Servings
View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/692.shtml
Ingredients
1/2 cup non-fat cottage cheese
1/2 tsp dried dill
2 cup fat-free egg substitute
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp margarine
1 large onion, diced
Directions
Mix cottage cheese and egg substitute together; set aside.
In large non-stick frying pan over medium heat, saute onions in oil for 5 minutes, or until soft.
Add broccoli and dill; saute for 5 minutes, or until broccoli mixture softens. Set vegetable aside.
Wipe out frying pan. Add 1 tsp. margarine and swirl the pan to distribute it. Add half of the vegetable mixture, and then add half of the egg mixture; lift and rotate pan so that eggs are evenly distributed.
As eggs set around the edges, lift them to allow uncooked portions to flow underneath. Turn heat to low, cover the pan, and cook until top is set.
Invert onto a serving plate and cut into wedges.
Repeat with remaining 1 tsp. margarine, vegetable mixture, and egg mixture.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 150; Calories from Fat: 30; Protein: 19 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 390 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 6 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 2 Meat; 1 Fat
BANANA GRANOLA WITH CINNAMON, NUTMEG AND WALNUTS
This is from Jerrelle Guy in The New York Times cooking enewsletter. Jerrelle wrote, "This banana bread-inspired granola uses real mashed banana, coconut oil, cinnamon, nutmeg and toasted nuts. Keeping it simple allows the subtle banana flavor to shine through, but you can tweak the recipe by adding dried coconut flakes, sesame or pumpkin seeds, more spices, or even chocolate chips or dried fruit. Breaking the granola into large clusters halfway through baking ensures the granola cooks evenly. Allow the granola to sit for at least one hour on the counter to harden completely. Double the recipe if you’d like to stock up your freezer. It will keep at least three months there, at the ready for snacking, or can be served for breakfast, in bowls with milk and freshly sliced banana."
Yield: 2 1/2 cups; Time: 1 hour, plus cooling
To view this online, go to https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021529-banana-granola-with-cinnamon-nutmeg-and-walnuts.
Ingredients
1/2 cup/5 ounces mashed bananas (from about 1 large or 2 small ripe or overripe bananas)
1/4 packed cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup melted virgin coconut oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped
Preparation
Heat the oven to 325 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Add the mashed banana to a medium saucepan along with the brown sugar and coconut oil. Stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the pot comes to a sputtering boil. (You’ll hear it popping.) Cook for another 60 to 90 seconds, swirling the pan often so the mixture doesn’t burn.
Remove the pan from the heat, allow the sputtering to subside, then stir in the lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Fold in the oats and walnuts until combined.
Spread the mixture out on the prepared sheet pan in an even layer. Using a spatula, press the oats down into a layer that is about 1/2-inch thick. Bake for 25 minutes, rotating halfway through, then remove the sheet pan from the oven and, using a butter knife, break the granola into large, 2- to 2 1/2-inch clusters on the baking sheet.
Spread the clusters evenly around the pan and bake again until the clusters are a deep golden brown, another 15 to 20 minutes, rotating and tossing halfway through so they don’t burn.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the granola to cool for at least 30 minutes on the counter to harden slightly. Once the granola has cooled, break it up with your hands into small or medium clusters, depending on preference. Allow to cool completely, at least one more hour.
Transfer the granola to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to a month (or in the freezer, where it’ll stay crisp for at least 3 months).
PARISIAN-STYLE SWEET CREPES
This is from the September, 2009 issue of Vegetarian Times, and begins, “Cafés and brasseries in the French capital sell passersby sweet crêpes slathered in butter, jam, chestnut purée, and (VT favorite) Nutella. The experience is easy to re-create at home for breakfast, Sunday supper, or a snack.”
This recipe makes 8 servings, and can be found online at https://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/parisian-style-sweet-crepes.
Ingredients
Crêpes
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup low-fat milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Fillings (optional)Nutella
peanut butter
butter
jam
chestnut purée
Preparation
Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in bowl. Whisk in egg; mixture will be shaggy. Whisk in milk 1/4 cup at a time. Whisk in vanilla. Cover, and chill 30 minutes, or overnight.
Whisk 1/4 to 1/2 cup water into batter to thin. Lightly grease 9-inch nonstick skillet with canola oil. Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
Pour 1/4 cup batter into hot skillet, tilting pan to swirl batter so it coats bottom of pan. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until edges begin to brown and center is dry. Flip; cook 30 seconds to 1 minute more.
Transfer crêpe to plate, and repeat with remaining batter. To serve crêpes: Reheat 1 minute in lightly greased skillet. Spread with desired fillings, fold into quarters, and serve.
BLACK BEAN BREAKFAST BURRITO WITH PLAINTAINS AND MANGO SALSA
This comes from the March 2015 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 35. It begins, “Ripe plantains have a starchy consistency like potatoes, but with more fiber.” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, click here.
2 cups sliced ripe plantains (2 medium)
1 lime, juiced and zest grated (2 Tbs. juice and 1 tsp. zest)
1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup prepared mango salsa, plus more for serving, optional
4 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed
Combine plantains, lime juice, and 1/2 cup water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cover pan, and simmer 20 minutes, or until plantains are very soft. Mash with fork or potato masher, and stir in lime zest. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Combine beans and salsa in small saucepan; warm over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Spread heaping 1/4 cup plantains on bottom half of each tortilla, leaving 2-inch border. Top with 1/2 cup bean mixture. Fold sides of tortilla over filling, then roll from bottom up. Serve with additional salsa, if using.
nutritional information Per Burrito: Calories: 349; Protein: 11 g; Total Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 72 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 779 mg; Fiber: 9 g; Sugar: 18 g; Vegan
BREAKFAST QUINOA WITH CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER
This comes from Jolinda Hackett, who wrote for the Spruce Eats. She wrote, “Breakfast quinoa with chocolate and peanut butter recipe. Chocolate and peanut butter is a flavor combination from heaven. Even with a bit of cocoa and sweetener, this breakfast cereal is still much more nutritious than the sugar-packed, processed, and refined cardboard-box brands in the supermarket.”
Prep Time: 5 minues; Cook Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 20 minutes; Yield: one large serving
To view this recipe online, click here.
Ingredients
½ cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups soy milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown-rice syrup (optional)
Preparation
Combine the quinoa and soy milk over medium-low heat. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until quinoa is done, stirring frequently.
While still hot, stir in peanut butter, cocoa, and sweetener.
Makes one generous serving.
SPANISH OMELET
POINTS® value | 5
Servings | 1
Preparation Time | 8 min
Cooking Time | 10 min
Ingredients
2 1/2 cup spinach, coarsely chopped (do not dry)
2 large egg(s)
2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp olive oil
Directions
In a medium saucepan, cook spinach with just the water that clings to it until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain well, squeezing out all liquid. Cool, then chop finely.
In a medium bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon water.
In a small nonstick skillet, heat oil. Pour egg mixture into pan; reduce heat and cook until base is set and top is still a little creamy, about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle spinach over one half of eggs; fold omelet in half and cook until eggs are completely set, about 1 minute longer. Serve at once.
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Thursday, August 18, 2022
Breakfast
When I was growing up, my mom had hard-and-fast rules about meals. One of them was that one could only have breakfast at breakfast time (in other words, first thing in the morning).
This didn't always set well with my sister and me, especially when Mom was fixing liver and onions for dinner, while our friends got french toast or other yummy breakfast foods.
There are times, now, when I do tend to fix breakfast foods at dinner time, or any other time of day or night. To that end, here are six yummy breakfast recipes to help you through the day, including Black Bean Breakfast Burrito with Plaintains and Mango Salsa, Breakfast Quinoa with Chocolate and Peanut Butter, and Parisian-Style Sweet Crepes. Enjoy!
BANANA GRANOLA WITH CINNAMON, NUTMEG AND WALNUTS
This is from Jerrelle Guy in The New York Times cooking enewsletter. Jerrelle wrote, "This banana bread-inspired granola uses real mashed banana, coconut oil, cinnamon, nutmeg and toasted nuts. Keeping it simple allows the subtle banana flavor to shine through, but you can tweak the recipe by adding dried coconut flakes, sesame or pumpkin seeds, more spices, or even chocolate chips or dried fruit. Breaking the granola into large clusters halfway through baking ensures the granola cooks evenly. Allow the granola to sit for at least one hour on the counter to harden completely. Double the recipe if you’d like to stock up your freezer. It will keep at least three months there, at the ready for snacking, or can be served for breakfast, in bowls with milk and freshly sliced banana."
Yield: 2 1/2 cups; Time: 1 hour, plus cooling
To view this online, go to https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021529-banana-granola-with-cinnamon-nutmeg-and-walnuts.
Ingredients
1/2 cup/5 ounces mashed bananas (from about 1 large or 2 small ripe or overripe bananas)
1/4 packed cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup melted virgin coconut oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped
Preparation
Heat the oven to 325 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Add the mashed banana to a medium saucepan along with the brown sugar and coconut oil. Stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the pot comes to a sputtering boil. (You’ll hear it popping.) Cook for another 60 to 90 seconds, swirling the pan often so the mixture doesn’t burn.
Remove the pan from the heat, allow the sputtering to subside, then stir in the lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Fold in the oats and walnuts until combined.
Spread the mixture out on the prepared sheet pan in an even layer. Using a spatula, press the oats down into a layer that is about 1/2-inch thick. Bake for 25 minutes, rotating halfway through, then remove the sheet pan from the oven and, using a butter knife, break the granola into large, 2- to 2 1/2-inch clusters on the baking sheet.
Spread the clusters evenly around the pan and bake again until the clusters are a deep golden brown, another 15 to 20 minutes, rotating and tossing halfway through so they don’t burn.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the granola to cool for at least 30 minutes on the counter to harden slightly. Once the granola has cooled, break it up with your hands into small or medium clusters, depending on preference. Allow to cool completely, at least one more hour.
Transfer the granola to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to a month (or in the freezer, where it’ll stay crisp for at least 3 months).
BLACK BEAN BREAKFAST BURRITO WITH PLAINTAINS AND MANGO SALSA
This comes from the March 2015 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 35. It begins, “Ripe plantains have a starchy consistency like potatoes, but with more fiber.” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, click here.
2 cups sliced ripe plantains (2 medium)
1 lime, juiced and zest grated (2 Tbs. juice and 1 tsp. zest)
1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup prepared mango salsa, plus more for serving, optional
4 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed
Combine plantains, lime juice, and 1/2 cup water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cover pan, and simmer 20 minutes, or until plantains are very soft. Mash with fork or potato masher, and stir in lime zest. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Combine beans and salsa in small saucepan; warm over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Spread heaping 1/4 cup plantains on bottom half of each tortilla, leaving 2-inch border. Top with 1/2 cup bean mixture. Fold sides of tortilla over filling, then roll from bottom up. Serve with additional salsa, if using.
nutritional information Per Burrito: Calories: 349; Protein: 11 g; Total Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 72 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 779 mg; Fiber: 9 g; Sugar: 18 g; Vegan
BREAKFAST QUINOA WITH CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER
This comes from Jolinda Hackett, who wrote for the Spruce Eats. She wrote, “Breakfast quinoa with chocolate and peanut butter recipe. Chocolate and peanut butter is a flavor combination from heaven. Even with a bit of cocoa and sweetener, this breakfast cereal is still much more nutritious than the sugar-packed, processed, and refined cardboard-box brands in the supermarket.”
Prep Time: 5 minues; Cook Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 20 minutes; Yield: one large serving
To view this recipe online, click here.
Ingredients
½ cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups soy milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown-rice syrup (optional)
Preparation
Combine the quinoa and soy milk over medium-low heat. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until quinoa is done, stirring frequently.
While still hot, stir in peanut butter, cocoa, and sweetener.
Makes one generous serving.
PIRATE EGGS
When my sister and I were kids, my mother used to fix this for us on a regular basis, except that she called them Gypsy Eggs. Once my brother came along, though, they became Pirate Eggs. The name stuck. Most people from the Northeastern U.S. tend to call them Eggs-in-a-Hole or some variation of that. But whatever you call them, they're good.
The instructions are for one person. Adjust for the number of people you're feeding.
Ingredients
1-2 eggs
1-2 pieces of bread
margarine for the pan
Directions
Melt the margarine in the pan over medium heat. Take the bread and cut a round hole in the middle. Place bread in pan, then crack the egg and dump onto the bread so that the yolk is in the hold. If you prefer non-runny yolks (my preference), crack the yolk with the corner of a spatula. Cook on the first side for several minutes, then flip over and cook the other side. You can flip it several times until the egg looks cooked. Enjoy!
SPANISH OMELET
POINTS® value | 5
Servings | 1
Preparation Time | 8 min
Cooking Time | 10 min
Ingredients
2 1/2 cup spinach, coarsely chopped (do not dry)
2 large egg(s)
2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp olive oil
Directions
In a medium saucepan, cook spinach with just the water that clings to it until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain well, squeezing out all liquid. Cool, then chop finely.
In a medium bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon water.
In a small nonstick skillet, heat oil. Pour egg mixture into pan; reduce heat and cook until base is set and top is still a little creamy, about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle spinach over one half of eggs; fold omelet in half and cook until eggs are completely set, about 1 minute longer. Serve at once.
PARISIAN-STYLE SWEET CREPES
This is from the September, 2009 issue of Vegetarian Times, and begins, “Cafés and brasseries in the French capital sell passersby sweet crêpes slathered in butter, jam, chestnut purée, and (VT favorite) Nutella. The experience is easy to re-create at home for breakfast, Sunday supper, or a snack.”
This recipe makes 8 servings, and can be found online at https://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/parisian-style-sweet-crepes.
Ingredients
Crêpes
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup low-fat milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Fillings (optional)Nutella
peanut butter
butter
jam
chestnut purée
Preparation
Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in bowl. Whisk in egg; mixture will be shaggy. Whisk in milk 1/4 cup at a time. Whisk in vanilla. Cover, and chill 30 minutes, or overnight.
Whisk 1/4 to 1/2 cup water into batter to thin. Lightly grease 9-inch nonstick skillet with canola oil. Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
Pour 1/4 cup batter into hot skillet, tilting pan to swirl batter so it coats bottom of pan. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until edges begin to brown and center is dry. Flip; cook 30 seconds to 1 minute more.
Transfer crêpe to plate, and repeat with remaining batter. To serve crêpes: Reheat 1 minute in lightly greased skillet. Spread with desired fillings, fold into quarters, and serve.
This didn't always set well with my sister and me, especially when Mom was fixing liver and onions for dinner, while our friends got french toast or other yummy breakfast foods.
There are times, now, when I do tend to fix breakfast foods at dinner time, or any other time of day or night. To that end, here are six yummy breakfast recipes to help you through the day, including Black Bean Breakfast Burrito with Plaintains and Mango Salsa, Breakfast Quinoa with Chocolate and Peanut Butter, and Parisian-Style Sweet Crepes. Enjoy!
BANANA GRANOLA WITH CINNAMON, NUTMEG AND WALNUTS
This is from Jerrelle Guy in The New York Times cooking enewsletter. Jerrelle wrote, "This banana bread-inspired granola uses real mashed banana, coconut oil, cinnamon, nutmeg and toasted nuts. Keeping it simple allows the subtle banana flavor to shine through, but you can tweak the recipe by adding dried coconut flakes, sesame or pumpkin seeds, more spices, or even chocolate chips or dried fruit. Breaking the granola into large clusters halfway through baking ensures the granola cooks evenly. Allow the granola to sit for at least one hour on the counter to harden completely. Double the recipe if you’d like to stock up your freezer. It will keep at least three months there, at the ready for snacking, or can be served for breakfast, in bowls with milk and freshly sliced banana."
Yield: 2 1/2 cups; Time: 1 hour, plus cooling
To view this online, go to https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021529-banana-granola-with-cinnamon-nutmeg-and-walnuts.
Ingredients
1/2 cup/5 ounces mashed bananas (from about 1 large or 2 small ripe or overripe bananas)
1/4 packed cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup melted virgin coconut oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped
Preparation
Heat the oven to 325 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Add the mashed banana to a medium saucepan along with the brown sugar and coconut oil. Stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the pot comes to a sputtering boil. (You’ll hear it popping.) Cook for another 60 to 90 seconds, swirling the pan often so the mixture doesn’t burn.
Remove the pan from the heat, allow the sputtering to subside, then stir in the lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Fold in the oats and walnuts until combined.
Spread the mixture out on the prepared sheet pan in an even layer. Using a spatula, press the oats down into a layer that is about 1/2-inch thick. Bake for 25 minutes, rotating halfway through, then remove the sheet pan from the oven and, using a butter knife, break the granola into large, 2- to 2 1/2-inch clusters on the baking sheet.
Spread the clusters evenly around the pan and bake again until the clusters are a deep golden brown, another 15 to 20 minutes, rotating and tossing halfway through so they don’t burn.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the granola to cool for at least 30 minutes on the counter to harden slightly. Once the granola has cooled, break it up with your hands into small or medium clusters, depending on preference. Allow to cool completely, at least one more hour.
Transfer the granola to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to a month (or in the freezer, where it’ll stay crisp for at least 3 months).
BLACK BEAN BREAKFAST BURRITO WITH PLAINTAINS AND MANGO SALSA
This comes from the March 2015 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 35. It begins, “Ripe plantains have a starchy consistency like potatoes, but with more fiber.” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, click here.
2 cups sliced ripe plantains (2 medium)
1 lime, juiced and zest grated (2 Tbs. juice and 1 tsp. zest)
1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup prepared mango salsa, plus more for serving, optional
4 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed
Combine plantains, lime juice, and 1/2 cup water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cover pan, and simmer 20 minutes, or until plantains are very soft. Mash with fork or potato masher, and stir in lime zest. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Combine beans and salsa in small saucepan; warm over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Spread heaping 1/4 cup plantains on bottom half of each tortilla, leaving 2-inch border. Top with 1/2 cup bean mixture. Fold sides of tortilla over filling, then roll from bottom up. Serve with additional salsa, if using.
nutritional information Per Burrito: Calories: 349; Protein: 11 g; Total Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 72 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 779 mg; Fiber: 9 g; Sugar: 18 g; Vegan
BREAKFAST QUINOA WITH CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER
This comes from Jolinda Hackett, who wrote for the Spruce Eats. She wrote, “Breakfast quinoa with chocolate and peanut butter recipe. Chocolate and peanut butter is a flavor combination from heaven. Even with a bit of cocoa and sweetener, this breakfast cereal is still much more nutritious than the sugar-packed, processed, and refined cardboard-box brands in the supermarket.”
Prep Time: 5 minues; Cook Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 20 minutes; Yield: one large serving
To view this recipe online, click here.
Ingredients
½ cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups soy milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown-rice syrup (optional)
Preparation
Combine the quinoa and soy milk over medium-low heat. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until quinoa is done, stirring frequently.
While still hot, stir in peanut butter, cocoa, and sweetener.
Makes one generous serving.
PIRATE EGGS
When my sister and I were kids, my mother used to fix this for us on a regular basis, except that she called them Gypsy Eggs. Once my brother came along, though, they became Pirate Eggs. The name stuck. Most people from the Northeastern U.S. tend to call them Eggs-in-a-Hole or some variation of that. But whatever you call them, they're good.
The instructions are for one person. Adjust for the number of people you're feeding.
Ingredients
1-2 eggs
1-2 pieces of bread
margarine for the pan
Directions
Melt the margarine in the pan over medium heat. Take the bread and cut a round hole in the middle. Place bread in pan, then crack the egg and dump onto the bread so that the yolk is in the hold. If you prefer non-runny yolks (my preference), crack the yolk with the corner of a spatula. Cook on the first side for several minutes, then flip over and cook the other side. You can flip it several times until the egg looks cooked. Enjoy!
SPANISH OMELET
POINTS® value | 5
Servings | 1
Preparation Time | 8 min
Cooking Time | 10 min
Ingredients
2 1/2 cup spinach, coarsely chopped (do not dry)
2 large egg(s)
2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp olive oil
Directions
In a medium saucepan, cook spinach with just the water that clings to it until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain well, squeezing out all liquid. Cool, then chop finely.
In a medium bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon water.
In a small nonstick skillet, heat oil. Pour egg mixture into pan; reduce heat and cook until base is set and top is still a little creamy, about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle spinach over one half of eggs; fold omelet in half and cook until eggs are completely set, about 1 minute longer. Serve at once.
PARISIAN-STYLE SWEET CREPES
This is from the September, 2009 issue of Vegetarian Times, and begins, “Cafés and brasseries in the French capital sell passersby sweet crêpes slathered in butter, jam, chestnut purée, and (VT favorite) Nutella. The experience is easy to re-create at home for breakfast, Sunday supper, or a snack.”
This recipe makes 8 servings, and can be found online at https://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/parisian-style-sweet-crepes.
Ingredients
Crêpes
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup low-fat milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Fillings (optional)Nutella
peanut butter
butter
jam
chestnut purée
Preparation
Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in bowl. Whisk in egg; mixture will be shaggy. Whisk in milk 1/4 cup at a time. Whisk in vanilla. Cover, and chill 30 minutes, or overnight.
Whisk 1/4 to 1/2 cup water into batter to thin. Lightly grease 9-inch nonstick skillet with canola oil. Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
Pour 1/4 cup batter into hot skillet, tilting pan to swirl batter so it coats bottom of pan. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until edges begin to brown and center is dry. Flip; cook 30 seconds to 1 minute more.
Transfer crêpe to plate, and repeat with remaining batter. To serve crêpes: Reheat 1 minute in lightly greased skillet. Spread with desired fillings, fold into quarters, and serve.
Monday, September 21, 2015
Monday Recipes
Here are today's six vegetarian recipes. Enjoy!
BREAKFAST QUINOA WITH CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER
This comes from Jolinda Hackett, About.com's Vegetarian Food expert. She writes, “Breakfast quinoa with chocolate and peanut butter recipe. Chocolate and peanut butter is a flavor combination from heaven. Even with a bit of cocoa and sweetener, this breakfast cereal is still much more nutritious than the sugar-packed, processed, and refined cardboard-box brands in the supermarket.
“Reprinted with permission from The Everything Vegan Cookbook, by Jolinda Hackett (that's me!)” Prep Time: 5 minues; Cook Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 20 minutes; Yield: one large serving
To view this recipe online, click here.
Ingredients
½ cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups soy milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown-rice syrup (optional)
Preparation
Combine the quinoa and soy milk over medium-low heat. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until quinoa is done, stirring frequently.
While still hot, stir in peanut butter, cocoa, and sweetener.
Makes one generous serving.
BABY BOK CHOY AND TOFU IN MARMALADE SAUCE
This comes from the April/May 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 26. The recipe states, “Marmalade is the shortcut ingredient that lends sweet flavor and citrusy brightness to this recipe. Serve over steamed rice.” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this recipe online, click here.
1/4 cup orange marmalade
2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. cornstarch
2 Tbs. canola oil
3 cloves garlic, thickly sliced
1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and julienned
2 8-oz. pkg. plain or Asian-flavored baked tofu, drained and cubed (2 cups)
6 dried hot red chiles (such as chiles de arbol), or 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 lb. baby bok choy, cut into 1-inch lengths (5 cups)
1/3 cup toasted unsalted cashews
Whisk together marmalade, soy sauce, cornstarch, and 2 Tbs. water in small bowl. Set aside.
Heat wok over high heat, until water droplets evaporate within 1 second. Add oil, then garlic and ginger. Stir-fry 2 minutes. Add tofu and chiles; stir-fry 3 minutes, or until tofu cubes are browned. Add bok choy, and stir-fry 2 minutes, or until bok choy starts to soften. Stir in marmalade mixture, and cook 2 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Stir in cashews.
nutritional information Per 1-cup serving: Calories: 383; Protein: 24 g; Total Fat: 20 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 355 mg; Fiber: 2 g; Sugar: 14 g; Vegan
BAKED ZITI
What to fix when you've just gotten home from work and you want something good, hot and with a minimum amount of effort? Baked Ziti fits the bill on all three counts. And if you're like me, chances are you have all the makings in your cupboard and fridge.
Here's what it takes:
16 ounce box of ziti
26 ounce jar of spaghetti sauce
1 jar-full of water
2 C shredded cheese
Okay, I can hear you asking, "What brand of spaghetti sauce? What type of sauce? And the cheese...Cheddar? Mozzarella? Can it be the stuff already shredded and in a bag or does it have to be a block of cheese that I grate and measure?" Here's the good part: Use what you have.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Take a 9 X 13 inch baking pan. Dump the dried ziti into the pan. (No, no, do NOT cook the ziti first. Dump the ziti uncooked straight from the box.) Pour the spaghetti sauce into the pan and add one jar-full of water into the pan. Stir to mix. Add most of the shredded cheese, reserving 1/4-1/2 cup of cheese. Stir to mix. Bake in pre-heated oven for 35 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and bake for another 5 minutes for a total time of 40 minutes.
Serve with a salad and possibly garlic bread.
See? Simple, hot, good and with at minimum amount of energy. What could be better for an after-work dinner?
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP
There are times when nothing quite hits the spot like homemade soup. This yummy recipe comes from Diana Rattray, About.com's Southern Food expert. She writes, “This curry-spiced roasted cauliflower soup is creamy and delicious. For a pleasant tang, add the lime juice and top with cilantro or green onion. It's a wonderful lunch soup with sandwiches, or serve as a soup course at a special dinner party.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 35 minutes; Total Time: 50 minutes; Yield: 6 servings
To view this online, go to http://southernfood.about.com/od/cauliflower/r/Roasted-Cauliflower-Soup.htm.
Note: You could use a vegetarian version of the light cream.
Ingredients
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 small onion, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups light cream
2 teaspoons lime juice, optional
salt, to taste
chopped green onion, cilantro, or parsley, for garnish
Preparation
Line a large baking pan with foil; spray lightly with cooking spray. Heat oven to 425°.
Toss the cauliflower florets with the chopped onion, curry powder, pepper, and cumin. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat lightly.
Spread out on the baking pan and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes, turning frequently, until tender.
Put in a large saucepan with the broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until very tender.
Add the cream and continue cooking for 1 minute longer. Blend in batches. Add lime juice if desired, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley, chopped green onion, or cilantro.
Serves 5 to 6.
DECADENT DAIRY-FREE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLFES
Serves 10 (makes about 30 truffles)
The recipe comes with this disclaimer: "Truffles are usually made with heavy cream, but you'll never miss the dairy in these luscious vegan chocolates."
To view this online, click here.
6 oz. high-quality dark chocolate (60% cocoa), finely chopped
1/4 cup walnut, almond or canola oil
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1. Place chocolate, oil and 1/3 cup water in microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high in microwave 1 minute. Stir; heat 1 minute more, or until chocolate has melted. Whisk until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 6 hours, or overnight.
2. Place cocoa and nuts on separate plates. Shape truffle mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls into small, 3/4-inch balls. Roll in cocoa or chopped nuts. Chill until ready to serve.
from the May 2006 issue
nutritional information
Per TRUFFLE:
Calories: 66; Protein: 1 g; Total Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sugar: 3 g; Vegan
FABULOUS VEGAN FUDGE CAKE WITH BITTERSWEET ICING
Serves 8
From the website: “I’ve tried vegan cake recipes in the past, but didn’t like the sour taste of the vinegar that is usually used to activate the leavening,” says single mom and café manager Shelly Platten. “I tinkered with some recipes that didn’t use vinegar to come up with a fudgy, satisfying cake.”
To view this online, click here.
1 1/4 cups Bob’s Red Mill organic unbleached white flour
1 2/3 cups Florida Crystals organic cane sugar, divided
1 1/3 cups Chatfield’s cocoa powder, divided
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup Silk vanilla soymilk, divided
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup canola oil, divided
1 cup toasted chopped hazelnuts
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch round pan with parchment paper, and spray with cooking spray.
2. Whisk together flour, 1 cup sugar, 2/3 cup cocoa, baking soda, and salt in bowl. Whisk together 2/3 cup soymilk, 1/3 cup oil, and 1/2 cup water in separate bowl. Stir soymilk mixture into flour mixture. Spread in prepared pan, and bake 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Unmold onto plate.
3. Warm remaining 2/3 cup cocoa, 2/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup oil in saucepan over medium heat. Pour in remaining 1/3 cup soymilk, and cook 1 minute, or until smooth. Spread icing over warm cake, and sprinkle with hazelnuts.
from the September 2012 issue, p.66
nutritional information
Per Slice:
Calories: 525; Protein: 5 g; Total Fat: 25 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 67 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 315 mg; Fiber: 7 g; Sugar: 43
BREAKFAST QUINOA WITH CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER
This comes from Jolinda Hackett, About.com's Vegetarian Food expert. She writes, “Breakfast quinoa with chocolate and peanut butter recipe. Chocolate and peanut butter is a flavor combination from heaven. Even with a bit of cocoa and sweetener, this breakfast cereal is still much more nutritious than the sugar-packed, processed, and refined cardboard-box brands in the supermarket.
“Reprinted with permission from The Everything Vegan Cookbook, by Jolinda Hackett (that's me!)” Prep Time: 5 minues; Cook Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 20 minutes; Yield: one large serving
To view this recipe online, click here.
Ingredients
½ cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups soy milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown-rice syrup (optional)
Preparation
Combine the quinoa and soy milk over medium-low heat. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until quinoa is done, stirring frequently.
While still hot, stir in peanut butter, cocoa, and sweetener.
Makes one generous serving.
BABY BOK CHOY AND TOFU IN MARMALADE SAUCE
This comes from the April/May 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 26. The recipe states, “Marmalade is the shortcut ingredient that lends sweet flavor and citrusy brightness to this recipe. Serve over steamed rice.” Serves 4 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this recipe online, click here.
1/4 cup orange marmalade
2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. cornstarch
2 Tbs. canola oil
3 cloves garlic, thickly sliced
1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and julienned
2 8-oz. pkg. plain or Asian-flavored baked tofu, drained and cubed (2 cups)
6 dried hot red chiles (such as chiles de arbol), or 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 lb. baby bok choy, cut into 1-inch lengths (5 cups)
1/3 cup toasted unsalted cashews
Whisk together marmalade, soy sauce, cornstarch, and 2 Tbs. water in small bowl. Set aside.
Heat wok over high heat, until water droplets evaporate within 1 second. Add oil, then garlic and ginger. Stir-fry 2 minutes. Add tofu and chiles; stir-fry 3 minutes, or until tofu cubes are browned. Add bok choy, and stir-fry 2 minutes, or until bok choy starts to soften. Stir in marmalade mixture, and cook 2 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Stir in cashews.
nutritional information Per 1-cup serving: Calories: 383; Protein: 24 g; Total Fat: 20 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 355 mg; Fiber: 2 g; Sugar: 14 g; Vegan
BAKED ZITI
What to fix when you've just gotten home from work and you want something good, hot and with a minimum amount of effort? Baked Ziti fits the bill on all three counts. And if you're like me, chances are you have all the makings in your cupboard and fridge.
Here's what it takes:
16 ounce box of ziti
26 ounce jar of spaghetti sauce
1 jar-full of water
2 C shredded cheese
Okay, I can hear you asking, "What brand of spaghetti sauce? What type of sauce? And the cheese...Cheddar? Mozzarella? Can it be the stuff already shredded and in a bag or does it have to be a block of cheese that I grate and measure?" Here's the good part: Use what you have.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Take a 9 X 13 inch baking pan. Dump the dried ziti into the pan. (No, no, do NOT cook the ziti first. Dump the ziti uncooked straight from the box.) Pour the spaghetti sauce into the pan and add one jar-full of water into the pan. Stir to mix. Add most of the shredded cheese, reserving 1/4-1/2 cup of cheese. Stir to mix. Bake in pre-heated oven for 35 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and bake for another 5 minutes for a total time of 40 minutes.
Serve with a salad and possibly garlic bread.
See? Simple, hot, good and with at minimum amount of energy. What could be better for an after-work dinner?
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP
There are times when nothing quite hits the spot like homemade soup. This yummy recipe comes from Diana Rattray, About.com's Southern Food expert. She writes, “This curry-spiced roasted cauliflower soup is creamy and delicious. For a pleasant tang, add the lime juice and top with cilantro or green onion. It's a wonderful lunch soup with sandwiches, or serve as a soup course at a special dinner party.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 35 minutes; Total Time: 50 minutes; Yield: 6 servings
To view this online, go to http://southernfood.about.com/od/cauliflower/r/Roasted-Cauliflower-Soup.htm.
Note: You could use a vegetarian version of the light cream.
Ingredients
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 small onion, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups light cream
2 teaspoons lime juice, optional
salt, to taste
chopped green onion, cilantro, or parsley, for garnish
Preparation
Line a large baking pan with foil; spray lightly with cooking spray. Heat oven to 425°.
Toss the cauliflower florets with the chopped onion, curry powder, pepper, and cumin. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat lightly.
Spread out on the baking pan and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes, turning frequently, until tender.
Put in a large saucepan with the broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until very tender.
Add the cream and continue cooking for 1 minute longer. Blend in batches. Add lime juice if desired, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley, chopped green onion, or cilantro.
Serves 5 to 6.
DECADENT DAIRY-FREE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLFES
Serves 10 (makes about 30 truffles)
The recipe comes with this disclaimer: "Truffles are usually made with heavy cream, but you'll never miss the dairy in these luscious vegan chocolates."
To view this online, click here.
6 oz. high-quality dark chocolate (60% cocoa), finely chopped
1/4 cup walnut, almond or canola oil
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1. Place chocolate, oil and 1/3 cup water in microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high in microwave 1 minute. Stir; heat 1 minute more, or until chocolate has melted. Whisk until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 6 hours, or overnight.
2. Place cocoa and nuts on separate plates. Shape truffle mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls into small, 3/4-inch balls. Roll in cocoa or chopped nuts. Chill until ready to serve.
from the May 2006 issue
nutritional information
Per TRUFFLE:
Calories: 66; Protein: 1 g; Total Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sugar: 3 g; Vegan
FABULOUS VEGAN FUDGE CAKE WITH BITTERSWEET ICING
Serves 8
From the website: “I’ve tried vegan cake recipes in the past, but didn’t like the sour taste of the vinegar that is usually used to activate the leavening,” says single mom and café manager Shelly Platten. “I tinkered with some recipes that didn’t use vinegar to come up with a fudgy, satisfying cake.”
To view this online, click here.
1 1/4 cups Bob’s Red Mill organic unbleached white flour
1 2/3 cups Florida Crystals organic cane sugar, divided
1 1/3 cups Chatfield’s cocoa powder, divided
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup Silk vanilla soymilk, divided
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup canola oil, divided
1 cup toasted chopped hazelnuts
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch round pan with parchment paper, and spray with cooking spray.
2. Whisk together flour, 1 cup sugar, 2/3 cup cocoa, baking soda, and salt in bowl. Whisk together 2/3 cup soymilk, 1/3 cup oil, and 1/2 cup water in separate bowl. Stir soymilk mixture into flour mixture. Spread in prepared pan, and bake 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Unmold onto plate.
3. Warm remaining 2/3 cup cocoa, 2/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup oil in saucepan over medium heat. Pour in remaining 1/3 cup soymilk, and cook 1 minute, or until smooth. Spread icing over warm cake, and sprinkle with hazelnuts.
from the September 2012 issue, p.66
nutritional information
Per Slice:
Calories: 525; Protein: 5 g; Total Fat: 25 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 67 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 315 mg; Fiber: 7 g; Sugar: 43
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