Category: Food

Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipe

March 10, 2022
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cups cooked lentils drained
  • 1- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 garlic cloved diced
  • 1 tablespoon ground chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/2 – 1 teaspoon salt as preferred
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • Oil for sautee
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Saute onion, pepper, carrot, and garlic over medium heat.
  • When soft, add the chile powder, paprika and salt.
  • Stir mixture until spices are dissolved (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Add lentils and remaining ingredients to mixture. Combine well.
  • Allow mixture to simmer over low to medium heat for 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve on hamburger bun, or over slices of artisan bread.

Quick Sugar Free Ice Cream Recipe

February 27, 2022
INGREDIENTS
  • Cut 3 large bananas into 1/4″ size rounds. Place in zip lock bag and freeze overnight or until solid.
  • Chop 1/2 cup strawberries. Place in zip lock bag and freeze overnight or until solid.
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Remove frozen fruit from freezer bags and drop into food processor.
  • Add vanilla and milk to the frozen fruit. Process until creamy.
  • Pour mixture into a loaf pan. Place pan in freezer until solid (about one hour).
  • Serve

Quick Vegan Cashew French Toast Recipe

February 27, 2022
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 Cup Raw Cashews
  • ¾ Cup Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
  • Pinch Cinnamon
  • 5-6 Slices Bread
  • Cooking Oil
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Blend the cashews, water, maple syrup and cinnamon in  blender.  Mixture should be smooth when done.
  • Poke a few holes in each slice of bread with a fork.
  • Dip the bread slices in the batter, until both sides are well-covered and saturated.
  • Oil the skillet and place over medium flame.  Place bread in pan and cook until brown.  Flip bread and cook on opposite side.  Add more cooking oil, if needed to prevent burning.
  • Optional Topping: fresh berries, maple syrup, fresh fruit, Greek yogurt.

Vegan Spinach Salad With Orange Sesame Dressing Recipe

February 22, 2022
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach (about 6 cups of leaves)
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup red onion chopped into small pieces
  • 1 orange peeled and sliced into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Optional seasoning: ground black pepper, salt, dash Tamari
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Trim spinach stems. Wash and dry leaves.
  • Cut leaves into bite-size strips.
  • Place leaves in a salad bowl. Add pepper, onion and orange slices. Set aside.
  • Place sesame seeds in a blender. Grind into a powder.
  • Add vinegar, orange juice concentrate, and water. Blend mixture.
  • Pour dressing over salad, and toss. Serve.
  • Recipe makes 4 to 6 servings.