Soybean Rice & Lentil Salad

Ingredients: 1 15-oz. can whole soybeans, drained 1 c. cooked brown rice 1 c. canned kidney beans, drained 1/2 c. canned lentils, drained 1/4 c. soy ranch dressing 1/8 c. chopped red onion 4 c. torn red leaf lettuce Directions: Combine ingredients in a large bowl, except the lettuce. Marinate for 1 hour in the […]

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. frozen blueberries 1 c. pineapple juice 3 ripe bananas 2+ cups of ice (depending on preference) 2 t. sugar (optional) Directions: Blend all fruit and juice. Add ice for a thicker and icier consistency. Serves 4. Nutritional Information: Per serving: calories: 142; fat: less than 1 gram; carbohydrates: 35.6 grams; fiber: […]

Cream of Leek and Asparagus Soup

Ingredients: 1 T. canola oil 1 c. onion, chopped 2 large celery stalks, diced 1 1/2 pounds asparagus 6 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, chopped 2 medium potatoes, peeled and finely diced 2 t. McKay’s Chicken-style Seasoning 1/2 t. tarragon 1/2 t. dried basil 6 c. water 1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped […]

Wheat Crackers

Ingredients: 2 c. whole-wheat flour (unbleached) 3 c. oats (quick) 1 c. wheat germ 1/2 t. salt 1 c. water 3/4 c. oil 3 T. sucanat (sweetener) Directions: Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Roll out onto a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with a cooking spray. Cut into 2-inch squares. Bake […]

Creamy Stroganoff

Ingredients: 3/4 c. raw cashew nuts 1 c. water 1 c. tofu 2 T. Bragg Liquid Aminos 2 T. McKay’s Beef-Style Seasoning 2 T. onion powder 3 T. yeast flakes 2 c. water 2 c. Vibrant Life Vege-scallops cut into pieces 1 onion, sliced into thin strips 1 c. or more canned mushrooms, or 2 […]

Mexican Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 c. refried beans 1 c. water 12 corn tortillas (cut in four pieces, making triangle shapes) 1/2 c. green chilies (diced) 1/2 c. black olives (sliced) 1 c. brown rice 1/4 c. scallions 1 1/2 c. picante sauce (mild) 2 T. jalapeno peppers (sliced) Topping: 1 c. crushed tortilla chips 1 c. shredded […]

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 2 large onions, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 T. olive oil 6 large bell peppers (red and yellow) 2 large tomatoes, diced 6 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 t. thyme 2 cups mushrooms, chopped 1 cup long-grain rice, cooked 1 cup pine nuts Directions: Sauté onions and garlic in oil […]

Muesli

Ingredients: 4 1/2 c. rolled oats 1/2 c. toasted wheat germ 1/2 c. wheat bran 1/2 c. oat bran 1 c. raisins 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 1/4 c. brown sugar 1/4 c. raw sunflower seeds 1 c. dried or fresh berries Directions: In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except berries, if fresh. Mix […]

"Yum for the Tum" Potatoes

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 […]

Tofu Mayonnaise

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; […]