Showing posts with label vegan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vegan. Show all posts

Friday

Vegan Stuffed Shells

Very similar to the vegan baked ziti recipe, once again, skip the gluten free shells unless you need them:

Ingredients

1 package large shells
1 block Vegan Gourmet mozzarella
1 package soft tofu
1 tbs dried parsley
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp oregano
1 1/2 cups pasta sauce
Salt and pepper

Instructions on how to prepare Vegan Stuffed Shells

Vegan Olive Oil Mayo

So much better than store bought vegan mayo:

Ingredients

1-2 tbsp chilled organic raw tahini
2-3 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
3-6 tbsp cold plain rice, nut or hemp milk
1-2 tsp raw agave nectar
1/4 to 1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp xanthan gum
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
a dab of your favorite mustard

Instructions on how to prepare Egg-free Olive Oil Mayo.

Vegan Mashed Potatoes

Who doesn't love mashed potatoes? Even better without milk and butter:

Ingredients

1 pound potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup almond milk

Instructions on how to cook Vegan Mashed Potatoes.

Vegan African Sweet Potato Soup

A nice hearty soup in time for autumn:

Ingredients

1 tbs light olive oil or peanut oil
1 tbs red or green curry paste- hot or mild
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 medium red onion
4 cloves garlic
1 medium sweet potato
1 large yellow bell pepper
1 jalapeƱo or other hot chili pepper
1 can black-eyed peas
1 can white beans
1 can black beans
1 quart light broth
1/2 cup peanut butter melted in a half cup of boiled hot water (for one cup total)
1/2 tsp crushed hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Juice from 1 big lime
2-3 tsp organic brown sugar or raw agave nectar
Sea salt and black pepper

Instructions on how to prepare African Sweet Potato Soup with Peanut Butter, Black-eyed Peas and Beans.

Vegan Lasagna

Just swap out the gluten free lasagna sheets for regular if you can:

Ingredients

2 cups sauce
1 box lasagna noodles
1 block vegan gourmet mozzarella cheese
1 package silken tofu
1 tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper

Instructions on how to prepare Vegan Lasagna.

Vegan Mango, Cucumber, Avocado and Jicama Salad

Had this a couple of times over the summer and it was great!

Ingredients

1 mango
1 cucumber
1 jicama
1 avocado
1 bunch cilantro
1/2" piece of ginger
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lemon
Salt and Pepper

Instructions on how to prepare Mango, Jicama, Avocado and Cucumber Salad

Vegan Quinoa Salad

A great little salad just in time for this weekend's cookouts:

Ingredients

1 clove of garlic
2 1/2 to 3 cups cooked quinoa
1 handful of yellow sweet grape tomatoes
1 carrot
4 scallions
1/4 cup Kalamata olives
1/3 cup slivered nuts - pecans, almonds or walnuts
Sea salt and pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1-2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1-2 lemons or limes

Instructions on how to prepare Quinoa Salad with Yellow Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Basil and Mint.

Red Sauce without Tomatoes

A great way to get more vegetables into your diet. This pasta sauce is tomato free and instead uses a blend of orange and red vegetables:

Ingredients

1 onion
4 cloves garlic
1 cup of carrots
2 medium sweet potatoes
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Salt and fresh black pepper
1 roasted red pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 can beets
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup basil
1/3 cup parsley
3 tbsp oregano

Instructions on how to prepare No Tomato Sauce for Spaghetti/Pasta.

Vegan Alfredo Sauce

A quick and simple alfredo sauce (obviously ignore the suggested additions):

Ingredients

1 cup almond milk
2 Tbsp flour
3 Tbsp Vegan Parmesan
3 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions on how to cook a Vegan Alfredo Sauce.

Vegan Two Potato Salad

A great take along for summer picnics and cookouts:

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes
2-3 large Yukon gold potatoes
Extra virgin olive oil
Apple cider vinegar
2-3 tsp dill
1 red or purple onion
Sea salt and cracked pepper

Instructions on how to prepare Two Potato Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Red Onion.

Vegan Baked Ziti Recipe

Just skip the gluten free pasta (unless you need it) and this is a great vegan baked ziti recipe:

Ingredients

1 package ziti
1 block Vegan Gourmet mozzarella cheese
1 package soft tofu
1 tbs dried parsley
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1 cup pasta sauce
Salt and pepper

Instructions on how to cook Vegan Baked Ziti.

Vegan Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe

A great summer salad for bbq's or picnics:

Ingredients

1 red onion
1 cup quinoa
2 cans of black beans
1 large yellow bell pepper
1 bunch scallions
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 - 1 cup cilantro
Salt and Pepper

Instructions on how to make Vegan Black Bean Quinoa Salad