Chickpea Dahl

Ingredients: 5 sm. potatoes (peeled, cut into small cubes) 1 1/2 c. onion (minced fine) 1 T. olive or canola oil 2 c. tomatoes (canned, diced) 2 c. grape tomatoes (chopped) 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger (peeled) 1 T. soy margarine 2 T. curry powder 1 1/2 t. cumin 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas (drained, rinsed) […]

Smoothies (Naturally Sweetned)

Ingredients: 1/3 c. apple juice 1/2 c. frozen strawberries 1 frozen banana Directions: Break banana into 4-inch pieces and place in the blender with the juice. Blend until smooth, adding strawberries one at a time. Serve in tall glasses. Nutritional Information: Makes 2 servings. Per 1-cup serving: calories: 91; protein: 4 percent RDA; fat: 4 […]

Sliceable Cashew Cheese

Ingredients: 2 c. raw cashew nuts 3/8 c. Emes Kosher Gel 1 1/2 c. boiling water 2 T. lemon juice 2 T. yeast flakes 1 T. salt 1 t. onion powder 1/2 t. garlic powder 1 c. cold water Directions: Rinse cashews well. Place all ingredients in the blender except the 1 cup cold water. […]

Tamale Pie

Tamale PieIngredients:

Bean Mixture:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-3 medium onions (21⁄2 cups), chopped
3 peppers (4 cups), chopped
1 28-ounce can of petite diced tomatoes, drained
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup frozen, organic corn
1 15-ounce can of black beans, washed and drained
1 15-ounce can plus 1 cup of kidney beans, washed and drained
1⁄2 bunch of cilantro, chopped
(or 1-2 teaspoons ground cumin)
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Potato and Carrot Soup

Ingredients: 6 c. water 2 T. McKay’s Chicken-Style Seasoning 2 green onions (including tops), thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, cut in half diagonally 2 T. soy sauce 3 T. lemon juice 4 large carrots (about 1-1/2 pounds), cut in chunks 1 large sweet potato (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut in chunks 1 medium-size russet […]

Overstuffed Peppers

Ingredients: 1 T. extra-virgin olive oil 1 to 2 onions, chopped 1 stalk celery, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 c. cooked brown rice 1 c. cooked black or kidney beans 3 T. tahini 2 t. tamari 1/2 t. basil 1/2 t. oregano 1/4 c. minced […]

Muesli

Ingredients: 4 1/2 c. rolled oats 1/2 c. toasted wheat germ 1/2 c. wheat bran 1/2 c. oat bran 1 c. raisins 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 1/4 c. brown sugar 1/4 c. raw sunflower seeds 1 c. dried or fresh berries Directions: In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except berries, if fresh. Mix […]

Fresh Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. tomatoes 1 to 2 T. olive oil 1/8 t. salt or to taste 1 to 2 T. fresh basil, chopped 1 to 2 t. green onion, chopped Directions: Slice tomatoes onto a shallow serving platter. Sprinkle with olive oil, salt, basil, and green onion. Servings: 4. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: […]

Tuna Salad–Surprise!

Ingredients: 1 15-oz. can garbanzos, drained (save 2 T. garbanzo liquid to add to beans) 1/4 t. salt 2 t. low-sodium soy sauce 1 stalk of celery, diced 1/4 c. diced red onion 1/4 c. sweet pickle relish 1/4 c. soy mayonnaise 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/8 c. nutritional yeast flakes Directions: One of […]

Garbanzo Dip

Ingredients: 1 15-oz. can garbanzos, drained 1/3 c. lemon juice 1/3 c. sesame tahini 1 garlic clove 1/2 t. salt Directions: Combine all ingredients in blender. Process until smooth. Chill overnight. Serve with fresh vegetables or chips. Serves: 12. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 55; protein: 3 grams; fat: 2 grams; fiber: 2 grams; cholesterol: […]