Category: Vegan

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.

Vegan Banana Cake Recipe

February 17, 2022
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 4 mashed ripe medium-size bananas (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup soy milk or rice milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup raisins or pitted dates sliced into small pieces
  • Oil for pan
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, salt, and wheat germ in a medium-size bowl. Set aside.
  • Using a large bowl, mash bananas well, and add then add sugar. Add soy milk and vanilla. Combine.
  • Add the dry mixture to the moist mixture. Combine. Mix in dry fruit.
  • Coat a 9 x 9 inch baking pan with vegetable oil.
  • Pour batter into oiled pan. Bake about 55 minutes, or until center is dry.
  • Recipe serves 9.

Quick Vegan Chili Recipe

February 17, 2022
INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup texturized vegetable protein
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 diced green bell pepper
  • 2 large minced garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup water or vegetable stock
  • 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 1- 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Pour boiling water over the texturized vegetable protein and let stand until soft. Set aside.
  • In a skillet, saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic until the onion is soft. Add the vegetable protein and remaining ingredients. Stir and combine mixture. Allow to simmer over low flame for 30 minutes.
  • Serves 8

Vegan Spinach Salad With Orange Sesame Dressing Recipe

February 17, 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.

Vegan Lentil Barley Soup Recipe

February 8, 2022
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup rinsed lentils
  • 1/3 cup barley
  • 6 cups water or vegetable stock
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 pressed or crushed garlic cloves
  • 2 sliced carrots
  • 2 sliced celery stalks
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Place all ingredients except salt into a large pot and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the barley is soft, and lentils are tender (about 1 hour).
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Serves 8

One Pot Vegan Lentil Dinner Recipe

April 6, 2021

ONE POT VEGAN LENTIL DINNER RECIPE

INGREDIENTS
1 package (12 oz) ground beef substitute*
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
32 oz. vegetable broth
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup dried green lentils
1 large bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

*Lightlife.com sells vegan plant protein that substitutes for meat.

DIRECTIONS
Pour oil into Dutch oven. Add garlic and sauté until lightly browned. Crumble the beef substitute over the garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until browned (2-3 minutes).
Add cumin and thyme leaves. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, cover and continue cooking for 15-18 mins. or until lentils and vegetables are soft.
Serve with artisan bread.

Note: cooking time is shorter if you prepare the lentils and vegetables in advance.

KITCHEN UTENSILS
Dutch Oven
Measuring spoons and cups