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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hot Tasty Wassail

Ingredients: 1 qt. apple juice 1 qt. cranberry juice 1 16-oz. can frozen orange juice, undiluted 1 t. cardamom 1 t. coriander Directions: Mix juices together in a large saucepan. Tie cardamom and coriander in cheesecloth and suspend in juices. Heat through. Refrigerate for 12 hours to develop flavor. Reheat to serve hot. Serves 8 […]

Lemony Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb. small green beans 2 T. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, pealed and finely chopped 2 T. finely chopped fresh parsley 1 to 1/2 t. fresh lemon juice 1/4 t. salt Directions: Fill saucepan three-fourths full of water, place over medium-high heat and bring to boil. Add the beans and […]

Thai Noodles

Ingredients: Dressing: 1/2 c. peanut butter (natural creamy) 3 T. water 2 T. lime juice (fresh) 1 T. dark sesame oil 1 T. Bragg Liquid Aminos 1 t. raw sugar 1 t. salt 1 1/2 t. red pepper flakes (crushed) Noodles: 2 c. snow peas (cut into thirds, strings removed) 1 pkg. Chinese noodles (10 […]

Spinach Tofu Balls

Ingredients: 1 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach 1 c. tofu 1/4 c. gluten flour 1/8 t. ground rosemary 1/8 t. thyme 2 t. chickenlike seasoning 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs 1/8 t. garlic powder 1/2 t. onion powder 1/2 t. salt 1/4 c. dried onion flakes 1/4 c. chopped walnuts (optional) Directions: Thaw spinach. […]

Garden Tabbouleh Salad

Ingredients: 1 c. bulgur wheat 1 t. salt 2 c. water, boiling 1 lemon 1 med. red bell pepper, chopped 1 16-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed 1 pt. grape tomatoes, cut in half 1/4 c. fresh basil or parsley, chopped 1 T. extra-virgin olive oil 2 c. cucumber, chopped salt to taste Directions: Put bulgur wheat […]

Black Bean Salad

Ingredients: 3 c. uncooked whole-grain brown rice, parboiled (instant) 1 15-oz. can black beans 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped 1 c. corn 1 2 1/2-oz. can sliced olives 1 T. olive oil 1/2 c. salsa 1/2 c. plain soy yogurt Directions: Microwave rice according to package directions; follow package […]

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 […]