Category: Vegetarian Recipes

Hearty Vegetable Barley Tomato Soup Recipe

May 28, 2022

Hearty Vegetable Barley Tomato Soup

INGREDIENTS
Cooking Tools: Dutch Oven
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or more if needed.
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium rib of celery, chopped
  • 1 medium garlic clove, minced
  • 1 14.5-ounce can unsalted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup chopped kale
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup uncooked quick cooking barley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • salt according to taste
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Coat bottom of Dutch oven with olive oil.
  • Cook the onion and celery over medium-high heat until golden, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 10 seconds.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients except the Parmesan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium to high heat.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the barley is cooked.
  • Serve in soup bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich Recipe

April 19, 2016
Reuben Sandwich with Vegetable Chips and Dill Pickle

A traditional Reuben Sandwich is made with Pastrami (smoked beef), Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Rye Bread, and Russian Dressing.

The Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich is made with the same ingredients except the beef.

Vegetarian Deli Slices replace the Pastrami, with Vegetarian Ham Slices, Turkey Slices, or Hickory Smoked Deli Slices.

INGREDIENTS

To replace the Pastrami, use either Lightlife or Tofurky brand deli slices.

1-2 Slices: Lightlife Vegetarian Deli Ham Slices or Deli Turkey Slices, or Tofurky Hickory Smoked Deli Slices.

2 Slices Caraway Seeded Rye, Seedless Rye, or Pumpernickel Bread.

1-2 Slices Vegan Swiss Cheese.  If you eat dairy, use Swiss Cheese.

Thousand Island Dressing

1/4 Cup Sauerkraut

Margerine or Cooking Oil

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat large skillet, or griddle on low heat.  If the heat is too high, the bread will burn.
  2. Lightly coat one side of both bread slices with margarine or oil.  The oiled side will be placed in the skillet.
  3. Spread non-oiled sides with Thousand Island Dressing. Place layers of deli slices, cheese, and sauerkraut on one slice.
  4. Put both sides together, and grill sandwich about 15 minutes each side, or until browned.
  5. Serve hot.