Garbanzo Dip

Ingredients: 1 15-oz. can garbanzos, drained 1/3 c. lemon juice 1/3 c. sesame tahini 1 garlic clove 1/2 t. salt Directions: Combine all ingredients in blender. Process until smooth. Chill overnight. Serve with fresh vegetables or chips. Serves: 12. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 55; protein: 3 grams; fat: 2 grams; fiber: 2 grams; cholesterol: […]

Green Beans

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. […]

Orange Almond Muffins

Ingredients: 2 c. whole-wheat flour (fine) 1 t. Rumford baking powder 1/2 c. soy milk powder 1/8 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. salt 1/2 c. canola oil 1 t. vanilla 1/2 c. pure maple syrup 1 t. grated orange rind 1-1/2 c. orange juice 3/4 c. fresh blueberries (optional) 1/4 c. sliced almonds Directions: Mix the […]

Barley and Smashed Pea Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb. Dried split peas (rinsed and drained) 1/2 c. Pearl barley 2 qts. Water 1 Bay leaf 1 t. Sea salt 1 T. Braggs LIquid Aminos 1 T. Thyme (fresh, chopped fine or 1/2 T. dried) 2 t. Garlic (minced fine) 1/2 t. Dried sage 1/8 t. Cumin (ground) 1-1/2 c. Carrots (diced) […]

Breakfast Frittata

Ingredients: Smashed Potatoes 6-8 red bliss potatoes, boil until tender (add soy milk to moisten) 1/2 t. onion or garlic salt (if desired) Scrambled Tofu 1 lb. tofu (firm, water-packed), rinsed and drained 1 pkg. Mori-Nu tofu, firm or extra firm 1/4 c. brewers yeast flakes 1 1/2 T. McKay’s Chicken-style Seasoning (or other brand) […]

Moroccan Vegetable Couscous

Ingredients: 2 T. soy margarine 2 T. olive oil 2 med. onions (cut into small slivers) 3 pinches saffron threads 1/4 t. cayenne pepper 1 t. turmeric 3/4 t. cinnamon 1 1/2 t. ginger 2 T. parsley 1 t. curry powder 2 c. grape tomatoes (quartered) 1 qt. vegetable stock 3 c. water 1 med. […]

Apricot Date Scones

Ingredients: 1 3/4 c. whole-wheat flour 2 T. baking powder 1/4 t. salt 1/4 c. soy margarine 1/2 c. dates 1/2 c. apricots 3/4 c. soy milk 1/4 c. apple juice 1/4 t. melted soy margarine (for tops of scones) Directions: In a large mixing bowl, mix together all dry ingredients. With a pastry cutter […]

"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 […]

Waldorf Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1 c. cabbage (shredded) 1/2 c. carrot (shredded) 1/2 c. walnuts (chopped) 1/2 c. apple (diced) 1/2 c. celery (chopped) 2 T. Vegenaise (grapeseed oil variety) 1 T. honey 1/2 t. poppy seeds 1/2 t. soy milk Directions: Combine cabbage, carrot, walnuts, apple, and celery in medium mixing bowl; set aside. In small mixing […]

Squash Soup

Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium squash, peeled, diced (use kabocha, pumpkin, zucchini, or any kind) 4 medium carrots, washed and diced 2 medium leeks, washed and diced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 1/4 c. tomato paste 4 quarts vegetable stock or water 1 c. soy milk (optional) 1 t. […]