Blueberry Almost Ice-Cream

Ingredients: 1 c. blueberries (frozen) 1/2 c. pineapple chunks (frozen) 1 t. vanilla 1 T. pure maple syrup 1/2 c. soy milk garnish fresh strawberries Directions: Put all ingredients in blender; blend until smooth. Serve in glass dishes; garnish with fresh strawberries. Yield: Two 1/2-cup servings plus 1/4-cup serving. Nutritional Information: Per serving: calories: 47; […]

Creamy Tomato Soy Soup

Ingredients: 1 10-3/4 oz. can condensed tomato soup 1/2 c. low-fat silken tofu, puréed in blender 1-1/4 c. low-fat soy milk 1 c. diced tomatoes, with juice 4 T. roasted soy nuts (optional) Directions: In a saucepan, stir soup, tofu, and soy milk together. Add tomatoes. Simmer to heat through. Stir frequently. Garnish individual servings […]

Creamy Tofu Over Pasta

Ingredients: 8 oz. pasta (bows, macaroni, fettuccine) 1 T. olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, chunked 2 c. mushrooms, sliced 2 T. parsley, diced 1/4 t. thyme 1/2 t. basil 1/3 cup flour 2 c. calcium-fortified soy milk 1/2 lb. tofu, crumbled 1 c. peas 1/2 t. salt […]

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. […]

Apricot-Cilantro Salad

Ingredients: 1 16 1/2-oz. can apricot halves in light syrup, sliced 1/4 c. lemon juice 2 t. sugar 1 t. reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 t. ground cumin 4 c. iceberg lettuce, shredded 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped 2 green onions (white and green parts) 2 c. fresh bean sprouts, rinsed and drained 1 8-oz. can […]

Tomato-Basil Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: Dressing: 1 ripe medium tomato, chopped 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 t. salt 1 T. olive oil 4 c. elbow macaroni, cooked 1/2 c. carrot, shredded 1/2 c. red bell pepper, diced 1/2 c. scallions, sliced 2 T. parsley, fresh, chopped Directions: To make dressing: in food processor or […]

Golden Curry

Ingredients: 2 T. olive oil 2 c. onions, finely chopped 2 t. curry powder 1 t. cumin 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 t. salt 2 c. garbanzos, cooked 7 c. raw potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2- to 1-inch cubes 1 T. tomato paste 2 1/4 c. water Directions: In a frying pan, heat oil […]

Roasted Garlic Hummus

Ingredients: 1 whole head garlic 1 15-oz. garbanzo (chickpeas) beans, drained 1/4 lb. firm tofu, drained 2 T. fresh lemon juice 1 T. olive oil 1/2 t. ground cumin 1/4 t. salt 1 T. minced fresh cilantro Directions: Preheat oven to 350 deg. F. Remove white skin from garlic head. Do not peal or separate […]

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 […]

Quick and Easy Stir Fry

Ingredients: 2 T. olive oil 1 minced garlic clove 1 sliced onion 3/4 c. diced celery 1 c. sliced mushrooms 1 lb. bean sprouts 1/4 t. ground ginger 1 T. soy sauce Directions: In a large skillet or wok, heat oil. Add garlic, onion, and celery. Cook 1 minute, stirring continually. Add mushrooms and bean […]