Category: Appetizers & sides

Ingredients: 2 c. boiling water 2/3 c. uncooked bulgur wheat 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 3/4 c. chopped tomato 1 1/2 c. peeled, diced jicama 3/4 c. minced fresh parsley 3/4 c. minced fresh cilantro 1/2 c. salsa (your favorite brand) 1/4 c. fresh lime juice 2 t. olive oil 1 […]

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. […]

Ingredients: 1/3 c. cornstarch 3 c. Better Than Milk soy milk (or use soymilk of your choice) 8 oz. Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese (herb & chive flavor) 8 large potatoes, boiled until tender (do not overcook) Directions: Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup Better Than Milk until smooth. Set aside. Pour soy milk into a […]

Ingredients: 1/2 c. soft tofu 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. turmeric 2 t. Chinese sesame oil 2 T. lemon juice Directions: Blend tofu, salt, and turmeric. Slowly add oil while blending. Stir in lemon juice. Yield: 2/3 cup. Serves 6. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 54; protein: 1.4 grams; carbohydrate: 0.8 grams; fat: 5 grams; […]

Ingredients: 2 T. vegetable oil 1/2 T. mustard seeds 1 c. chopped onions 1/2 t. chopped green chili 1 T. curry leaves* 1 3/4 lbs. green beans, French cut, boiled 1/2 t. salt 1/2 c. dried coconut 1 lemon without peel, sliced Directions: Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds; heat until they crackle. […]

Ingredients: 1 T. soy margarine 1 med. onion, minced 2 1/2 c. tomato sauce 1/3 c. lemon juice 1/4 c. molassses 1/2 c. Pure Florida Crystals sugar 1/4 c. Braggs Liquid Aminos 1/4 c, pure maple syrup 1 c. ketchup 2 T. worcestershire sauce 1 t. thyme leaves 1 t. marjoram leaves 1/ 2.c apple […]

Ingredients: 2 c.s water 1/2 c. cashew nuts 2 T. arrowroot powder 2 T. onion powder 2 T. olive oil 1/2 t. salt Directions: Blend the above ingredients together. Pour into saucepan; stir constantly until thickened on medium heat, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Dilute, if necessary. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 107; protein: 2 […]

Ingredients: 6 ripe but firm Roma plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 med. red onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped juice of 1 lime 3 tomatillos (Mexican green tomatoes), peeled and chopped 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, minced 1 jalapeño chile (roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped) or 1 T. canned jalapeño chilies, chopped Directions: Place all ingredients in […]

Ingredients: 7 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 T. cilantro, chopped 1 can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 3 T. lime juice 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. ground cumin 2 t. olive oil Directions: Stir together all ingredients in […]

Ingredients: 2 c. eggplant, peeled, diced 1 t. sea salt 2 T. olive oil 1 c. onions, diced fine 1 c. carrots, julienne cut 1 c. broccoli florets 1 c. cauliflower florets 3 c. spaghetti sauce 1 t. garlic powder 2 t. all-purpose no-salt seasoning 1 t. onion powder 1 t. Italian seasoning 4 c. […]