This sweet treat is delicious plain or served with fresh berries, pitted cherries, or sliced peaches. Yield: 4 cups (8 servings) 2 (14-ounce) cans coconut milk ½ cup granulated sugar, preferably organic 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In blender, process coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and thoroughly mixed. Pour mixture into […]
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One-Step Red Lentil Dahl
This is a simple leave-it-and-go recipe for the slow cooker. Mix everything up and forget it until dinnertime! Serve over brown rice. ½ medium onion, chopped 2 rounded teaspoons garlic paste 2 rounded teaspoons grated ginger or ginger paste 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 1–2 rounded tablespoons mild curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 4 […]
Cucumber Raita
This cooling condiment, similar to Greek tzatziki, is often served alongside spicier dishes to cool the palate. Be sure to use long, thin English cucumbers. 1½English cucumbers ¼ cup fresh mint or cilantro leaves, chopped juice of 1 lemon or lime ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon coriander ½ red onion, chopped (optional) ½ teaspoon […]
White Bean and Pumpkin Lasagna
Yield: 6 servings Total prep time: 20 minutes Total cooking time: 3-4 hours on low, or 1½-2 hours on high This lasagna is perfect for a meat eater who’d like to try a vegetarian dish. It’s easy to make and hearty. Add a nice spinach salad, and you’re all ready to have friends over for […]
Lentil Artichoke Stew
Yield: 6 servings ¼ cup vegetable broth 1 onion, chopped 2 large garlic cloves, pressed or minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 cup dry (uncooked) red lentils (3 cups cooked) 1 bay leaf 2 cups water juice of 1 lemon 2 24-ounce […]
Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 20 minutes Difficulty level: easy Yield: 3-4 servings 1 cup red lentils 4 cups water 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1 carrot, diced 1 parsnip, diced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup onion, chopped 1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes ½-1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle seasoning blend ½-1 […]
Scrambled Tofu Spanish Omelet
2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 cup onions, chopped 1 cup green pepper, chopped 1 lb. firm tofu, sliced and drained well between paper towels 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric • salt, to taste Sauce: 1 can (8 ounces) of tomato sauce • 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil • 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano • […]
Chili
Ingredients: 3 T. vegetable oil 1 c. raw onions, chopped 5 cloves raw garlic, chopped 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 t. cumin, ground 2 t. coriander, ground 1 15-oz. can kidney beans 1 15-oz. can pinto beans 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 c. water 1 T. soy sauce […]
Bruschetta
Ingredients: 10-12 tomatoes (medium size, fresh) peeled and diced 3 cloves garlic (fresh), peeled and pressed 1/2 c. basil (fresh) chopped (can use more if desired) salt to taste 2 T. olive oil (extra virgin) Directions: Mix all ingredients together and allow to sit 30-60 minutes before serving. Serve over whole-wheat Italian bread that has […]
Vegetarian Hash
Ingredients: 1/2 20-oz. can vegetarian steaks, drained and diced 2 T. vegetable oil 1 c. onion, chopped 1 T. flour 1 14 1/2-oz. can tomato pieces, undrained 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce 1 8-oz. can mushroom stems and pieces, drained 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1/2 t. salt, or less 1 […]