Quick Savory Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 2 14.5-oz. cans diced tomatoes 1 1/2 c. sliced onion 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 lb. linguine 2 c. sliced red, green and yellow bell peppers 2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 lb. snow peas (Chinese pea pods) 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil 1/3 c. pine nuts, toasted Salt to taste Directions: Drain diced […]

Rigatoni with Mushrooms and Edamame

Ingredients: 1 T. plus 1 t. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 6 med. shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 6 med. cremini mushrooms, stemmed and quartered 1 c. shelled edamame (these are whole shelled soybeans, usually available frozen in larger supermarkets or natural food stores) 1 c. crushed plum tomatoes 8 fresh basil leaves, cut […]

Penne with Asparagus and Plum Tomatoes

Ingredients: Olive oil cooking spray 3/4 c. chopped onion 1/2 c. chopped yellow bell pepper 2 t. minced garlic 12 oz. fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 T. water 2 c. seeded, chopped Italian plum tomatoes 8 oz. penne pasta, cooked according to package directions 3 T. finely chopped basil Salt to taste Directions: […]

Linguine, Roasted Garlic Cloves and Spinach

Ingredients: 1 whole head garlic, unpeeled 2 t. olive oil 1 T. minced garlic 7 c. spinach, firmly packed, rinsed, and shredded into 1-inch strips 1/2 t. salt 8 oz. linguine 1 to 2 T. sesame oil, preferably dark 2T. lemon juice 1 to 2 T. sesame seeds, toasted Directions: Preheat oven to 350 deg. […]

Hummus & Flax Tortilla Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 14-oz. can garbanzo beans 1/4 c. water 1/4 c. flaxseed, whole or coarsely ground 2 t. olive oil 1 t. sesame oil 2 t. lemon juice 1 clove garlic 1/8 t. cumin 4 6-inch flour tortillas 1 c. cucumber, grated 2 roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 c. alfalfa sprouts 1/4 c. soy ranch dressing […]

Eggless Egg Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 16-oz. pkg. firm tofu, rinsed and mashed 1 1/2 T. Bill’s Best Chik’Nish Seasoning 1/4 c. minced onion 2 T. pickle relish (optional) 1/3 c. soy mayonnaise Directions: Did you know that eating 25 grams of soy protein a day could reduce your risk of coronary heart disease? Here is a recipe that […]

Tofued Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 7 oz. firm tofu, frozen and thawed 1 c. raw brown rice 2 c. water 1 t. vegetable oil 1/2 t. salt 1 15-oz. can black beans 1/2 c. raw broccoli stems, chopped 1/4 c. salsa (optional) Directions: Freeze tofu overnight, and thaw. Wash brown rice, and put in a medium-size pot. Add water, […]

Taco/Burrito Filling

Ingredients: 1 c. water 1 c. textured soy protein (TSP) 1 T. vegetable oil 1 t. garlic salt 1 t. onion powder 1 t. oregano, ground 1/2 t. cumin, ground 1 T. ketchup 4 taco shells or tortillas Directions: Boil water in a medium-size saucepan, and add TSP to rehydrate. Mix in oil and seasonings. […]

Peekaboo Pita

Ingredients: 1 whole-wheat pita bread 1/2 c. shredded romaine lettuce 1/2 c. chopped tomato 1/2 c. chopped avocado 1/2 c. canned black beans Directions: Cut pita bread in half. Stuff each half with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and beans. Serves: 2. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 200; protein: 8 grams; carbohydrate: 30 grams; fat: 7 grams; […]

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 […]