Vegan Spinach Salad With Orange Sesame Dressing Recipe

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

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

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

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.