Minestrone

Ingredients: 1 lb. tofu 3 T. soy sauce 1-1/2 t. garlic powder 2 T. olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 large carrot, sliced 1 5-inch zucchini, sliced 1 28-ounce can stewed tomatoes 4 c. water 2 c. tomato juice 2 t. basil 1 t. oregano 1/4 t. garlic powder 1/2 t. […]

Pitas From the Garden

Ingredients: 1/2 c. cauliflower, chopped 1/2 c. zucchini, finely chopped 1/2 c. cucumber, finely chopped 1/2 c. tomato, finely chopped 1/2 c. mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/2 c. carrots, thinly sliced 1/3 c. lemon juice 1 T. sugar 1 T. vegetable oil 1/4 t. basil 1/8 t. salt 2 6-inch whole-wheat pita bread rounds, cut in […]

Pakoras (Vegetable stuffed balls)

Ingredients: 1 c. spelt flour 1 lb. potatoes, boiled and peeled 1/2 c. peas, boiled and drained 1/2 t. salt 1 t. cumin seeds* 1/2 t. gingerroot, sliced 1/2 t. green chilies, chopped 1/2 t. mango powder* 1 T. cilantro leaf, chopped 3 T. vegetable oil *Ingredients available at Indian grocery stores. Directions: Add water […]

Black Bean Salad

Ingredients: 3 c. uncooked whole-grain brown rice, parboiled (instant) 1 15-oz. can black beans 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped 1 c. corn 1 2 1/2-oz. can sliced olives 1 T. olive oil 1/2 c. salsa 1/2 c. plain soy yogurt Directions: Microwave rice according to package directions; follow package […]

Garlicky Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 small fennel bulb, cored 3 lg. ripe tomatoes, cut into small chunks (about four cups) 12 kalamata olives, pitted and quartered 2 T. lemon juice 1/2 c. packed chopped fresh basil leaves 2 c. fat free croutons salt to taste Directions: In a small nonstick […]

Mushroom, Red Pepper and Arugula Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 T. olive oil 1 t. tamari soy sauce 1 med. red onion, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick slices and separated into rings 8 med. shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps wiped clean salt 4 slices homemade-type bread, such as sourdough, Tuscan, or semolina 1 roasted red pepper, cut in half (either freshly roasted or store-bought) […]

Lemony Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb. small green beans 2 T. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, pealed and finely chopped 2 T. finely chopped fresh parsley 1 to 1/2 t. fresh lemon juice 1/4 t. salt Directions: Fill saucepan three-fourths full of water, place over medium-high heat and bring to boil. Add the beans and […]

Pita Pocket Bread

Ingredients: 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 c. whole-wheat flour 1 pkg. yeast (instant dry) 1 1/2 t. Florida Crystals natural sugar 1 1/2 t. salt 1 3/4 c. water 2 T. canola oil Directions: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, natural sugar, and salt. Mix well. In a saucepan, heat water and […]

Soup In A Jar

Ingredients: 1/2 c. barley 1/2 c. split peas (uncooked) 1/2 c. brown rice (uncooked) 1/2 c. lentils (uncooked, can use red lentils for color) 1 T. parsley 1 t. garlic powder 1 t. salt 1 t. Italian seasoning 1/2 t. onion powder 1 t. sage Directions: In a wide-mouth pint jar, layer barley, split peas, […]

Falafel Pita Pockets With Creamy Cucumber Sauce

Ingredients: Creamy Cucumber Sauce: 2 pickling cucumbers 1 sm. tomato 1 1/2 c. soy sour cream 2 t. lemon juice (from fresh lemon) 1 t. Vege-Sal (or your favorite seasoning salt) dash cayenne pepper soy milk (as needed) Falafel: 2 c. chickpeas (garbonzo beans, cooked) 1 clove fresh garlic, minced 1 t. cumin 1/2 t. […]