Recipes

alexsmith01
alexsmith01 Posts: 350 Member
edited December 18 in Social Groups
As the title said, recipes! If you have any you would like to share, post below.

To start off with, I have this awesome easy recipe for chickpea patties:

2 cans Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
1 small red onion
A big handful of Coriander (Cilantro)
1t Cumin
2T Flour

Blend all of the above ingredients (except flour) in a blender until smooth, then stir the flour through.
Shape into 12 small patties and fry in a frying pan (could also try oven baking them if you can't afford the oil calories)

3 patties is one serve :) from memory the recipe book says 377cal per serve

Alex
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  • DeniseSLP
    DeniseSLP Posts: 15 Member
    Brown Rice Burgers

    Ingredients
    2 cups cooked brown rice
    ½ cup parsley, chopped
    1 cup carrot, finely grated
    ½ cup onion,finely chopped
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 tsp salt
    ¼ tsp ground black pepper
    flax egg
    ½ cup whole wheat flour
    2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking

    Preparation
    1. Combine all ingredients except the oil in a medium mixing bowl. Form mixture into 12 patties, pressing firmly with hands.

    2. Add vegetable oil to a skillet and heat over medium heat. Cook patties in oil until brown (4-5 minutes per side), turning only once.


    Nutrition Information: Makes 12 burgers
    Per burger: 120 calories, 3.5 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 18 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 3 g fiber, 150 mg sodium

    Dietitian's Tip:
    Make this a DASH meal with a whole wheat bun, thick sliced tomato and sweet onion, lettuce leaf and a smear of Dijon mustard. These burgers are great with grilled or sautéed fresh asparagus spiked with garlic and olive oil. This recipe makes many burgers. Reduce the recipe by half or freeze remaining cooked burgers for a quick meal another day.


    I got this from the internet on Dash Diet Eating Plan
    Even my husband loved it and I am embarrassed to admit he is a BIG fan of the Whopper.

    http://www.dashdietoregon.org/resources/recipes/brown-rice-burgers
  • kate_n_pjs
    kate_n_pjs Posts: 86 Member
    I love a big salad and this one is a favorite!!!

    Asian Tempeh Salad

    4 oz. Organic flax seed tempeh sliced, and sautéed in 2 tbs. Braggs (Braggs is not the official name for it, but I can't remember; it is an amino acid soy sauce)
    4 organic cherry tomatoes
    1 organic carrot, thinly sliced
    1/4 of a red bell pepper, thinly sliced (usually I use organic, but didn't see any and love them)
    1/4 c. organic broccoli, chopped
    1/4 c. organic celery, chopped
    1 organic green onion, chopped
    1/4 c. organic frozen peas (love these, and add them to everything)
    Dressing: Whole Foods - organic Ginger Soy Vinaigrette

    Calories per serving: 342
  • missjelika
    missjelika Posts: 115 Member
    Serves people 5 People

    Ingredients
    2 cups chick peas
    2 cups Frozen spinach
    1 can diced tomatoes? or 2 large fresh tomatoes
    1 medium onion
    1 Tbs olive oil
    3 cloves garlic
    1 tsp cumin

    1. cook onion, garlic and olive oil until translucent
    2. add can of tomatoes and 1tsp of cumin
    3. add in chick peas and frozen spinach
    4. add in 2 cups of vegetable broth
    5. salt and pepper to taste.

    appx 150 cals per serving

    Yummy in my tummy :)
  • AnnaMaus
    AnnaMaus Posts: 167 Member
    OMGWTF Spinach Enchiladas.

    Filling

    1 pkg froz chopped spinach
    1 pkg froz chopped broccoli
    1 med white onion, chopped
    2-3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 T olive oil
    1/2-14 oz pkg extra firm tofu, drained and crumbled
    2 T nutritional yeast (recommended)
    1 tsp toasted ground cumin
    1 tsp Mexican oregano (optional)
    1-2 serrano peppers, chopped, depending on how much heat you like
    salt to taste

    Saute froz veggies til just thawed and drain extra water. Set aside. Saute onion, add thawed veggies, garlic, tofu, seasonings, until heated through and very fragrant. Taste once or twice as you go along, and you'll know when it's come together.

    1 package fresh corn tortillas, heated lightly for suppleness
    (you can use regular, but you may want to double them up so they don't break since they're thinner and more brittle)
    1 c vegan cheez shreds (I used Daiya mozzarella)

    Roll em up, top with cheez and bake for 20 mins or so.

    Serve with salsa.

    WARNING: These may earn you marriage proposals. Don't say I didn't warn you.
  • Three ingredient vegan icecream

    1 banana, peeled and frozen
    1 Tbsp. peanut butter
    1 tsp. cocoa powder
    Additional flavorings (optional)

    Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and mix until well combined and creamy.
    If desired, add additional flavors or toppings, such as cookies, fresh fruit, shredded coconut, cinnamon, or pieces of candy.
    Serve immediately.


    Lettuce Wraps


    1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil
    1 small onion, finely chopped
    6 scallions, minced with white and green parts separated
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 lb. extra-firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
    6 oz. vegetarian burger crumbles (try Morningstar Farms—www.kelloggs.com)
    2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
    2 Tbsp. soy sauce
    2 Tbsp. vegan oyster (amushroom) sauce
    1 Tbsp. (or 1 crumbled cube) vegetable or faux chicken bouillon
    1/4 cup sugar
    1 1/2 tsp. hot chili paste
    1 head iceberg lettuce, core removed and leaves carefully separated
    1 lime, cut into wedges

    For the Sauce
    1/4 cup soy sauce
    1/8 cup rice vinegar
    1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
    1 tsp. Chinese yellow mustard
    2 tsp. chili paste


    • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, the white part of the scallions, the garlic, and the tofu. Cook for several minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and the tofu begins to brown.
    • Add the vegetarian burger crumbles, sesame oil, soy sauce, “oyster” sauce, vegetable or faux chicken bouillon, sugar, and chili paste. Stir to combine then continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Allow to cool for several minutes then mix in the green part of the scallions.
    • Mix all the ingredients together and stir well. Serve with the lettuce wraps.
    • To serve, spoon a scoop of the mixture onto a lettuce leaf, squeeze some lime juice over the top, and roll the leaf up like a burrito.

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

    Courtesy of Peta.org :)
  • speedy001
    speedy001 Posts: 91 Member
    Three ingredient vegan icecream

    1 banana, peeled and frozen
    1 Tbsp. peanut butter
    1 tsp. cocoa powder
    Additional flavorings (optional)

    Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and mix until well combined and creamy.
    If desired, add additional flavors or toppings, such as cookies, fresh fruit, shredded coconut, cinnamon, or pieces of candy.
    Serve immediately.


    Lettuce Wraps


    1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil
    1 small onion, finely chopped
    6 scallions, minced with white and green parts separated
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 lb. extra-firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
    6 oz. vegetarian burger crumbles (try Morningstar Farms—www.kelloggs.com)
    2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
    2 Tbsp. soy sauce
    2 Tbsp. vegan oyster (amushroom) sauce
    1 Tbsp. (or 1 crumbled cube) vegetable or faux chicken bouillon
    1/4 cup sugar
    1 1/2 tsp. hot chili paste
    1 head iceberg lettuce, core removed and leaves carefully separated
    1 lime, cut into wedges

    For the Sauce
    1/4 cup soy sauce
    1/8 cup rice vinegar
    1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
    1 tsp. Chinese yellow mustard
    2 tsp. chili paste


    • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, the white part of the scallions, the garlic, and the tofu. Cook for several minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and the tofu begins to brown.
    • Add the vegetarian burger crumbles, sesame oil, soy sauce, “oyster” sauce, vegetable or faux chicken bouillon, sugar, and chili paste. Stir to combine then continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Allow to cool for several minutes then mix in the green part of the scallions.
    • Mix all the ingredients together and stir well. Serve with the lettuce wraps.
    • To serve, spoon a scoop of the mixture onto a lettuce leaf, squeeze some lime juice over the top, and roll the leaf up like a burrito.

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

    Courtesy of Peta.org :)

    Three ingredient vegan icecream - wow sounds awesome!
    Am trying the chickpea patties tonight
  • vcarlota
    vcarlota Posts: 17 Member
    I don't have a recipe to share, but I just wanted to say everything sounds good and thanks to everyone who's posted. I'll definitely try some of these out :P
  • clmcneil
    clmcneil Posts: 11 Member
    I cannot get enough of this salad....AND...I use the the dressing for EVERYTHING.

    Hail-to-the-Kale Salad

    Ingredients:
    1 bunch Kale, chopped 1 bunch
    3 cups Carrots, grated 750 ml
    1/2 head Red cabbage, thinly sliced 1/2 head
    1/2 cup Tamari pumpkin seeds (see method below) 125 ml
    1/2 cup Tamari sunflower seeds (see method below) 125 ml
    1/2 cup LIGHT TASTING olive oil125 ml
    1/3 cup Bragg Liquid Aminos 80 ml
    5 tbsp Balsamic vinegar 75 ml
    1 tsp Oregano, dried 5 ml

    Method
    Wash kale and chop. Be careful to rinse the leaves to remove dirt and grit.

    In a cast iron skillet over medium to high heat, stir sunflower and pumpkin seeds. Remove from heat when they’re toasted golden brown. While the skillet is hot, add in a few drops of tamari, which will sear onto the seeds. Remove and let cool.

    In a large bowl combine chopped kale, carrots, cabbage and seeds. Set aside.

    In a small bowl whisk together oil, Bragg Liquid Aminos, vinegar and oregano and pour over kale mixture. Toss until evenly coated and chill 2 hours before serving. This salad keeps well refrigerated 2-3 days.

    Yields 8 - 10 servings.
  • clareplease
    clareplease Posts: 7 Member
    OK, two salads. Both with no fat and delicious and filling. VERY easy. And you can get all the ingredients at the crappest supermarket -- no health food store required! Not sure how many calories! Depends on how much you eat I guess.


    1 tin kidney beans (drained)
    1 tin borlotti beans (drained)
    1/2 pack frozen green peas (thawed)
    1/2 red onion (diced)
    1 red capsicum (diced)
    1 bunch coriander/cilantro (chopped)
    lemon juice to taste
    vinegar to taste
    salt and pepper to taste (quite a bit)


    250gr rocket leaves (is this "argula" in the US?)
    1 tin kidney beans (drained)
    1 tin artichoke hearts (cut in quarters)
    1 ripe tomato (diced) (or some halved cherry tomatoes)

    -- you don't even need a dressing for this one, some of the artichoke juice gets in there and the rocket is so peppery you'll swear it's full of cheese. Totally yum.
  • BJPCraig
    BJPCraig Posts: 417 Member
    How's this for a useless bit of recipe jiggling? With McDonalds showing the commercials, I actually thought it might be nice to have one of those "Shamrock Shakes" for St. Patty's Day. So I came up with this vegan mock version. The whole thing came to 150 calories, but my wife & I actually split one for 75 each:

    1 cup 365 unsweetened almond milk
    1 frozen banana
    1/2 tsp Penzy Spices Vanilla Powder (I'm sure regular vanilla extract would work as well)
    1/2 cup water
    5-6 ice cubes
    About a dozen fresh mint leaves

    Toss 'em all into a Vita-Mix or other good blender and blend 'til smooth.
  • Fay84Vegan
    Fay84Vegan Posts: 225 Member
    I am still really full after my Lunch!!

    I had a Tofu, Avocado, carrot and spinach wrap

    1 whole wheat wrap
    1/2 pack of Ready made Herbed Tofu
    half an avocado
    half a cup of grated carrot
    1 cup of spinach
    squeeze of lemon juice

    Spread the Avocado over the surface of the wrap.
    Slice and add the tofu, spinach and grated carrot.
    Squeeze some lemon over the top and roll up.
    Cut in half and stay full for HOURS!!! I couldn't even finish it. :happy:
  • hbunting86
    hbunting86 Posts: 952 Member
    Made a spicy Moroccan chickpea chilli tonight :-)

    *Serves around 6*

    1 white onion
    3-4 Garlic cloves
    3 Cups chickpeas (soaked overnight)
    2 Tins chopped tomatoes
    1 Cinnamon stick
    1 Tsp cayenne (I like mine really spicy... for average heat I'd do 1/2 tsp)
    1/2 Tsp garam masala
    1 Tsp Cumin
    1/2 Tsp turmeric
    Splash canola/olive oil

    Firstly bring chickpeas to the boil and simmer for 1.5-2hrs

    In another big pan heat canola oil and sautee off onion and garlic until translucent.

    Add spices.

    Add chickpeas and cook for a few minutes.

    Add canned chopped tomatoes.

    Bring to the boil.

    Simmer for around 25-30 minutes until chickpeas are the desired consistency.

    Eat and enjoy!

    :-)
  • hbunting86
    hbunting86 Posts: 952 Member
    Made this tonight: Tofu, spinach, beansprout, zucchini and udon noodle teriyaki stirfry. Yummy!

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    Ingredients:

    1/2 block firm tofu, sliced into 1/4" slices
    1 medium zucchini, chopped
    2 cups spinach leaves
    Handful of beansprouts
    3 tbsp teriyaki sauce (vegan, without honey - if you're ok with honey that's fine too)
    1 tbsp soy sauce
    1 pack udon noodles (around 100-120g)

    First off make the marinade - mix the soy sauce and teriyaki together. If you want it spicy, add some sriracha/chilli etc.

    Next, dip each tofu slice into the marinade and leave in a dish whilst you prep the veg.

    Chop zucchini
    Rinse and chop spinach
    Rinse beansprouts

    Heat a frying pan and fry the tofu - add a little sesame oil if preferred.

    When the tofu is browned, remove from the pan.

    Add zucchini to the pan and stir fry (adding a little water if sticking) 1-2 minutes.

    Add beansprouts and spinach and cook until spinach wilted.

    Next, dice the pre-cooked tofu into fork sized chunks and add to the pan, along with the noodles.

    Add a further splash of soy sauce and some teriyaki if desired, or a touch of water and cook around 2 minutes until noodles are tender.

    Eat, and enjoy! :)
  • mommaof9
    mommaof9 Posts: 16 Member
    Vegetable Red Thai Curry
    . This was delicious!

    1 tbsp + 1 tsp vegetable oil
    3 tbsp red Thai curry paste
    2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed and cut in half on the diagonal
    2 large shallots, thinly sliced
    1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
    1 14-oz can coconut milk
    1 tbsp light brown sugar
    1# extra firm tofu, drained and pressed and cut into 1" cubes
    2 tsp soy sauce
    1 cup loosely packed Thai basil (or regular basil), torn into small pieces
    4 tsp fresh lime juice

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering hot. In a separate small saute' pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat until hot. In the large pan, add curry paste and cook, stirring frequently until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Take the pan off the heat and stir in snap peas, shallots, bell pepper, coconut milk, sugar, and 1 cup water. Stir to combine. In the smaller saute pan, add the tofu cubes. I had seasoned mine with a Pampered Chef Thai curry rub. If you cannot find a similar seasoning, you can simply season with a little salt and pepper to taste. The tofu will pick up the flavor from the sauce. But I like my tofu crispy around the edges, so I saute it in a hot pan on all sides until browned.

    Add the tofu to the large skillet with the vegetables and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, basil, and lime juice. Let rest off heat for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Serve over hot cooked rice. I used a brown jasmine rice.

    I like to use Toasted seame seed oil instead of veg.oil. and I like to add an extra green pepper! One of the very best things I have ever eaten!!! I always double this and have it on hand for the whole week! even make up a large pot of rice. Bring it with me when I go to places that don't have vegan friendly meals :) a real life saver for me!!
  • hbunting86
    hbunting86 Posts: 952 Member
    Vegetable Red Thai Curry
    . This was delicious!

    1 tbsp + 1 tsp vegetable oil
    3 tbsp red Thai curry paste
    2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed and cut in half on the diagonal
    2 large shallots, thinly sliced
    1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
    1 14-oz can coconut milk
    1 tbsp light brown sugar
    1# extra firm tofu, drained and pressed and cut into 1" cubes
    2 tsp soy sauce
    1 cup loosely packed Thai basil (or regular basil), torn into small pieces
    4 tsp fresh lime juice

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering hot. In a separate small saute' pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat until hot. In the large pan, add curry paste and cook, stirring frequently until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Take the pan off the heat and stir in snap peas, shallots, bell pepper, coconut milk, sugar, and 1 cup water. Stir to combine. In the smaller saute pan, add the tofu cubes. I had seasoned mine with a Pampered Chef Thai curry rub. If you cannot find a similar seasoning, you can simply season with a little salt and pepper to taste. The tofu will pick up the flavor from the sauce. But I like my tofu crispy around the edges, so I saute it in a hot pan on all sides until browned.

    Add the tofu to the large skillet with the vegetables and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, basil, and lime juice. Let rest off heat for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Serve over hot cooked rice. I used a brown jasmine rice.

    I like to use Toasted seame seed oil instead of veg.oil. and I like to add an extra green pepper! One of the very best things I have ever eaten!!! I always double this and have it on hand for the whole week! even make up a large pot of rice. Bring it with me when I go to places that don't have vegan friendly meals :) a real life saver for me!!

    Wow thanks so much for that recipe - I was looking for a good thai curry recipe that included tofu. I even bought coconut milk and thai curry paste in this weeks shopping as I was intending to make one :)

    Also a fab idea to make up a bulk lot... I work in an office and there is only one cafe near me and they do literally nothing vegan (and don't understand what vegan is either strangely enough).

    I'll certainly give this one a whirl!

    H :)
  • mommaof9
    mommaof9 Posts: 16 Member
    Oat Burgers:
    4c. water
    1/4c bragg's liquid aminos
    1/4c. nutritional yeast
    2T. oil- I use olive oil but you can use what you like
    1T. ground flaxseed
    1T. dried basil
    2tsp. garlic, onion powder
    1/2tsp. liquid smoke
    1tsp. coriander, and sage (i don't have sage and it is fine without)
    1c. finely chopped walnuts
    4c. rolled oats

    Boil all ingred. except oats. then add the oats. stir and cover, let cool but stir often as it cools. form into 1/3-1/2c burgers then cook at 350 for 20 mins on each side! freeze leftovers.

    this are totally amazing! even my husband (who loves to eat meat and is a hunter) loves these! I eat them with thin buns from the store.
  • mommaof9
    mommaof9 Posts: 16 Member
    Rainbow Asian Slaw
    Ingredients
    For the dressing:
    •1/4 cup honey
    •1/4 cup vegetable oil
    •1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar (not the seasoned kind or it will be too salty. Can substitute regular white vinegar but the dressing will have more of a harsh flavor)
    •1 tablespoon soy sauce
    •1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
    •1 tablespoon peanut butter
    •1/2 teaspoon salt
    •1/4 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce
    •1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
    •1 large garlic clove, minced
    For the slaw:
    •4 cups prepared broccoli slaw (or shredded cabbage)
    •2 cups prepared shredded carrots (or grated in food processor)
    •1 red pepper, thinly sliced into bite size pieces
    •1 cup pre-cooked, shelled edamame (available fresh or frozen)
    •2 medium scallions, finely chopped
    •1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
    •1/2 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro
    Directions
    1.Make the dressing by combining all ingredients in medium bowl. Stir with a whisk until peanut butter is dissolved. Set aside.
    2.Combine all of the slaw ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss well. Let sit at least 10 minutes so vegetables have a chance to soak up the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve cold.
    Prep Time: 10 min Serves: 6 side dish servings
  • jms3533
    jms3533 Posts: 316 Member
    These look great!
  • Meganalva
    Meganalva Posts: 282 Member
    I have no clue how to add pics in here. So you'll have to go to this link for picture. http://everydaymama22.blogspot.com/2012/04/vegan-minestrone-soup.html

    Delicious minestrone soup!!

    Vegan Minestrone Soup

    Ingredients:

    3 tablespoons Better than Bouillon Vegetable Base (Organic)
    2- 28 oz cans diced tomatoes
    2 cups water
    1- 15 oz can kidney beans (I used black beans)
    1 diced onion
    1- 16 oz package frozen mixed vegetables
    1 tsp each of garlic powder, dry basil
    1/4 tsp black pepper
    1 cup elbow macaroni

    Bring to a boil. Add 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Makes 3 quarts finished soup.
  • AnnaMaus
    AnnaMaus Posts: 167 Member
    HOLY BALLS THAT'S DELISHUS Mexican Hash
    Serves 3

    1 pkg Soyrizo
    1 large can white hominy (maiz blanco), rinsed well
    1 medium yellow onion, diced
    3 cloves garlic, chopped
    1 serrano chile, sliced
    1 tsp thyme
    1.5 T olive oil
    A splash of dry white wine

    Saute onion in 1/3 of the olive oil. When soft and a little charred, add garlic and serrano. Once the garlic and chile is softened, deglaze with wine. As the wine cooks off, lower heat to medium and move everything to one side of the pan. Add another 1/2 T of olive oil and saute the hominy, add thyme to hominy. Once that's cooked through, incorporate it into the onion mixture and move it to one side of the pan. Add the last 1/2 T of olive oil and saute the soy chorizo. Once that's crisp on the bottom, incorporate with the rest of the hash and serve.

    I like mine garnished with cilantro, lime and served with a side of fruit or boiled greens.

    If you're not used to cooking delicate foods like hashes and scrambles, the best approach to adding ingredients after your aromatics are cooked is to oil the pan, add things like the hominy and soyrizo here, and let them crisp on the bottom, without moving them around a lot at all.

    When they're done (crisp on the bottom and heated through), fold them gently into the rest of the ingredients. You'll need good control over your heat to do this, and a heavy-bottomed or cast iron pan.

    Don't try to move stuff around a lot in the pan, or you'll get an overly sticky mass of mush that's both ugly and a pain in the *kitten* to clean up.
  • Rivah67
    Rivah67 Posts: 91 Member
    the chickpea patties recipe was really nice i just made one and had it in a roll with salad and onion. all i can say is wow it was yummy:flowerforyou:
  • MrsODriscoll
    MrsODriscoll Posts: 127 Member
    I just made this and it rocked! Serves one very hungry person. No idea about measurement conversions but there are plenty of websites that can do that :-)

    60g red lentils
    1 small cauliflower
    1 onion
    300g button mushrooms
    1 tbsp curry paste of your choice
    Veg stock

    Cook lentils and cauli (chopped) in enough veg stock just to cover - add more if needed, you want it to end up nearly dry. Meanwhile fry onions and mushrooms, chopped, in fry spray then add curry paste and cooked lentils/cauli. Spice it up with chilli if needed. Yum!
  • adamcrisis
    adamcrisis Posts: 35 Member
    Kale Pesto

    1 c walnuts
    1 bunch of kale
    3 cloves garlic
    1/4 cup nutritional yeast
    1 TB dark miso paste
    1 TB olive oil
    salt and pepper to taste

    all in a food processor and blend till desired consistancy, sometimes I'll add a bit of water to get it a bit more creamier

    I love this on toast or as a dip. Great snack...high in protein and loaded with vitamins. My favorite way to eat kale raw
  • Kymmy81
    Kymmy81 Posts: 168 Member
    My favourite dessert at the moment is a small tub of non-dairy yoghurt, with a scoop (25g) of chocolate protein powder and a teaspoon of ABC nut butter (regular almond or cashew butter would be fine) mixed through. It has the consistency and taste of chocolate mousse. My concoction comes out at 277 cals, 17g carbs, 10g and 28g protein. SO GOOD.
  • geekyrunner
    geekyrunner Posts: 6 Member
    Strawberry, black pepper and balsamic vinegar ice cream:
    Ice cream base
    ½ can low-fat coconut milk
    1 cup soya milk
    ¾ cup agave nectar
    6oz silken tofu
    2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    1/8 teaspoon salt


    Strawberry syrup
    500 g strawberries, washed and chopped and divided
    1/4 cup water
    1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
    2 tablespoons sugar
    Freshly cracked pepper
    balsamic vinegar

    Prepare the ice cream base first by zipping everything in a blender. Put in the refrigerator to chill.

    Take 1/2 of the strawberries tip them into a small saucepan, along with the water, arrowroot powder and sugar. Heat gently whilst stirring (you may need to add a little bit more water if it gets too thick), about 7 minutes or until a sauce develops. Take off heat and let cool. Add cracked pepper (I used about 12 twists but add or subtract to taste) and then blend it with the ice cream base. Toss in the rest of the chopped strawberries and chill with a fancy pants ice cream maker if you have one or toss it in the freezer overnight like the rest of us.

    Serve with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

    Variations: To the base I have also added a bar of melted vegan chocolate and omitted the strawberries to make chocolate ice cream.

    I get most of my recipes from Veganomicon, The Vegan Scoop and River Cottage Veg.
  • jldunn713
    jldunn713 Posts: 41 Member
    I created these mung bean patties myself (they are similar to falafel):
    1/2 cup dry mung beans, boiled until tender
    1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
    2 Tbsp brown rice flour
    2 scallions, chopped
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp curry powder
    1/4 tsp ground cumin
    1/4 tsp black pepper
    1/4 tsp garlic powder
    1/2 tsp ground coriander
    Combine everything in a mini food processor and blend until a thick paste is formed. Form into patties and cook in a skillet, a few minutes each side. This is enough for 4 little patties and probably could be doubled for a larger batch.

    Additionally, here is a sinful dessert that I love: http://vegweb.com/recipes/easy-vegan-chocolate-cake
  • sisterphonetica
    sisterphonetica Posts: 59 Member
    Kale Orzotto - delicious, easy, low GI food. It's based on a Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall recipe. You can spice it up with onions and various other veg but it's great as is.



    Ingredients (for 2)

    120g spelt/barley

    250ml stock

    100ml white wine



    curly kale



    1. Add the spelt or barley to a heavy bottomed pan, just cover with stock and leave (covered with a lid) to simmer for 30-40 minutes until al dente. You may need to keep adding ladles of stock as you don’t want the spelt or barley to catch on the bottom of the pan.

    2. Add the wine and simmer with the lid off.

    3. Slice a couple of handfuls of curly kale and steam for 4 minutes in another pan.



    4. Add the curly kale to the speltotto and stir through
  • DannyeF
    DannyeF Posts: 3 Member
    Taco beans
    2 cans black beans rinsed & drained
    1 can pinto beans rinsed & drained
    1 can diced tomatoes in rich juice slightly drained or 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes. juice slightly drained
    1.5 teaspoons each of cumin, coriander, cilantro
    0.5 tsp garlic powder
    dash salt & pepper

    Heat/simmer and serve in tortillas with dairy-free guacamole, chopped tomatoes & peppers, salsa, lettuce, etc.
  • CortneyDub
    CortneyDub Posts: 35 Member
    Hi I just joined this group recently, I'm always keeping my eye out for clean vegan recipes. I also am not a big fan of meat substitutes and don't typically eat tofu, seitan, or vegan dairy products, so I try to think of different ways to use fruits and vegetables. This is a recipe for stuffed bell peppers that I made, pretty simple because everything I make is usually something I can do on a lunch hour :)

    Stuffed Peppers:

    Red bell pepper (or color or your choice)
    Beans (I used black)
    Scallions
    Red Onion
    Diced tomato
    Diced zucchini
    Cumin
    Oregano
    Olive Oil Spray
    Any other mix of mexican seasoning you'd like
    Salsa (I used a pineapple mango salsa)
    Avocado

    Cut bell pepper in half, scoop out seeds and membranes. Roast in oven until just tender. Saute beans, scallions, red onion, diced tomato, zucchini,and seasonings together, then fill each half of the pepper with this mixture. Top with vegan cheese if you like (I didn't), top with any other seasonings you'd like to add and a spray of olive oil, return to oven to bring it all together for a few minutes. Serve with avocado slices and salsa on the side.

    This is just a general plan of something simple I like to do, you really can add whatever combo you like :)
  • uhhuthatsright
    uhhuthatsright Posts: 26 Member
    This is for when you want a treat but you don't want any leftovers to tempt you.

    Homemade pb treats.

    1 tablespoon field day organic smooth peanut butter.
    Half tablespoon powdered sugar.

    Mix with a fork. Form into a ball and put it in the fridge for a few hours. To me it tastes like peanut butter fudge! I don't eat many sweets though. If you like things sweeter add more sugar. I think this has about 116 calories.
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