Category: Recipes

Vegan Lentil Pate Recipe

March 16, 2022

Pate is a French word that means paste. Pates are served over crackers, on crusty bread, or on toasted bread rounds.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups cooked lentils
1 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons tamari sauce
1 cup rolled oats
2 chopped scallions
2 tablespoons almond butter
Olive oil
Optional: add salt if recipe is too bland

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all ingredients into a food processor with a metal chopping blade and blend until smooth, adding water if needed. Lightly oil an 8″x8″ baking pan with olive oil, and transfer mixture from food processor into the pan. Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees F. Serve when cooled.

KITCHEN UTENSILS
Food processor
8″x 8″ baking pan
Measuring utensils

Vegan Black Bean-Tofu Chili Recipe

March 16, 2022


INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup olive oil
4 chopped onions
2 green peppers seeded and chopped
2 red peppers seeded and chopped
4 cloves minced garlic
1 package firm tofu (drained and cubed)
2 28 oz cans black beans (drained)
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
6 tablespoons chile powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce

INSTRUCTIONS
In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the onions . Saute and stir until they become soft.
Add garlic, sauté until soft.
Add the green and red peppers. Saute and stir until tender.
Add seasonings to mixture. Blend and stir until well absorbed.

Add mixture to cook pot. Add beans, tofu, and tomatoes. Stir mixture until well blended. Cover and simmer over very low heat 30 to 40 minutes. At intervals, stir mixture for even cooking and to keep mixture well blended.

Kitchen Utensils
Large skillet
Cookpot or Dutch Oven
Measuring spoons and cups

Italian Style Vegan Pasta Soup Recipe

March 14, 2022
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cups uncooked bowtie pasta
  • 4 cups vegetable broth, or other flavor according to preference
  • 1 15 ounce can kidney beans
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • Olive Oil
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Prepare the pasta. When cooked, drain off all water. Return to cook pot and add about 1-2 tablespoons olive oil to prevent sticking. Cover and set aside.
  • In a separate pot, bring broth to a boil. Lower to medium flame.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pepper and bring to a simmer.
  • Add spinach and cook until softened. Approximately 2 minutes.
  • Place 1 cup cooked bowtie pasta in each soup bowl.
  • Ladle the soup over the pasta.
  • Serve

Pineapple-Mango Smoothie Recipe

March 11, 2022
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond, rice, soy, or hemp milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered cinammon
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered tumeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered maca
  • 1/2 cup chopped chilled papaya
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped chilled pineapple
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Add fruit, milk, and spices into a blender. Process until fruit is smooth.
  • Pour into a tall glass.  
  • Optional: garnish with almond slices.

Tofu Tuna Recipe

March 10, 2022
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 Pound Extra Firm Tofu well drained
  • 1 Diced Celery Stalk
  • 1 Tablespoon Minced Red Onion
  • 2 Tablespoons Grated Carrot
  • 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons Tamari
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 to 1 Teaspoon Salt as preferred
INSTRUCTIONS
  • In a mixing bowl break the tofu into small pieces. Add celery, onion and carrot.  Set aside.
  • Combine mayonnaise, tamari, lemon juice and salt. Stir ingredients until blended.
  • Add the mayonnaise mixture to the tofu mixture. Combine thoroughly.
  • Serve on sandwich bread, as a salad with lettuce and tomato, or on sliced toasted artisan bread.

Tofu Egg Salad Recipe

March 10, 2022
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 block extra firm tofu well drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons tumeric
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup mustard
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced scallions, or onions
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Break the tofu into a mixing bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Combine mixture until the consistency resembles egg salad.
  • Serve on sliced bread, or on lettuce. Add sprouts, tomatoes, or diced bell pepper.