A Really Good Cilantro Sauce | Vegetarian Recipes

A Really Good Cilantro Sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 6 bunches fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1/2-1 cup rice vinegar to taste
  • 1/8 cup canola oil or more to emulsify
  • 1/8 cup olive oil or more to emulsify
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • salt to taste
  • ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put cilantro into a blender a few bunches at a time
  • It will take a while to break down the cilantro but eventually all 6 bunches will fit Using a food processor will effect the texture and not in a good way
  • Gradually add all other ingredients except the oils
  • Add oils last slowly to emulsify
Aioli | Vegetarian Recipes

Aioli

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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron strand
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 300 ml olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl pour 1 tbsp of boiling water over the saffron and set aside
  • Put the garlic
  • egg yolks and mustard into a food processor or blender; blitz into a paste
  • Very slowly dribble in the olive oil to make a thick mayonnaise-style sauce
  • When every things come together
  • add the saffron
  • saffron water and lemon juice; season to taste
  • The aoli will keep covered in the fridge for up to 2 days
Aj's Mild Salsa | Vegetarian Recipes

Aj's Mild Salsa

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Ingredients:

  • 4 roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 red onion chopped
  • 4 jalapenos finely chopped stems and seeds removed
  • 1/2 hot pepper finley chopped seeds removed
  • 1/2 habanero pepper finely chopped seeds removed
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon green chili canned No seeds
  • 20 leaves cilantro
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes red onion garlic cloves tomato sauce oil vinegar cilantro lemon juice lime juice into a blender and puree
  • Pour into a medium sauce pan and put over low heat adding jalapenos hot pepper and habinero Stirring occasionally bring to a rapid boil
  • Before removing from heat add salt stir good
  • Put in a sealed container and refrigerate for a few hours then enjoy
Apple Strudel Cocktail | Vegetarian Recipes

Apple Strudel Cocktail

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 fluid ounces vodka
  • 1/2 fluid ounce calvados
  • 2 teaspoons applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Shake the vodka Calvados apple sauce and sugar together in a cocktail shaker with ice
  • Double strain into a martini glass and sprinkle over a small pinch of cinnamon
Asparagus Au Gratin | Vegetarian Recipes

Asparagus Au Gratin

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons shallots minced
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1/2 cup creme fraiche or 1/2 cup mascarpone
  • 1/4 cup gruyere cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler and position an oven rack 8 inches from the heat
  • Prepare asparagus by holding asparagus spear in your hand and breaking off the bottom where it snaps; this is the tough part of the stem Discard
  • Melt butter in a large saut pan Add minced shallots and cook over moderately high heat until softened about 1 minute Add prepared asparagus season with salt and pepper and cook briefly over moderate heat stirring occasionally until crisp-tender
  • Transfer asparagus to a medium gratin dish and arrange with asparagus heads pointing in once direction
  • Combine crme fraiche and grated gruyere cheese Spread evenly over asparagus When ready to serve broil until golden and bubbling shifting the dish for even browning about 1-3 minutes Sprinkle with tarragon and serve
Asparagus, Mushroom and Cheese Omelet With Herbs | Vegetarian Recipes

Asparagus, Mushroom and Cheese Omelet With Herbs

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Ingredients:

  • 2 -3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 dash ground black pepper
  • 1/8-1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 3 -4 asparagus spears lightly steamed
  • 1 -2 italian brown button mushroom in 1/4-inch thick slices lightly steamed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat medium skillet over medium-high heat for a minute or two until hot
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the butter swirling to coat the bottom of the pan evenly
  • In a small bowl use a fork to whisk together the eggs with the water and the pepper
  • When butter is melted and sizzling pour the egg mixture all at once into the pan
  • Place the asparagus in one layer over the eggs and place the sliced mushrooms down the center sprinkle evenly with thyme
  • Reduce heat to low cover and cook over low heat for about 3 minutes until omelet is almost completely set
  • Sprinkle evenly with the cheese cover pan and continue to cook over low heat for another minute or two until cheese is melted and omelet is set
  • Off the heat and use a wide spatula to carefully fold omelet in half
  • Gently slide omelet out of the pan and onto a warmed plate Drizzle with any remaining melted butter in the pan
  • Garnish with a sprig of thyme
Avocado and Feta Salsa | Vegetarian Recipes

Avocado and Feta Salsa

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Ingredients:

  • 4 plum tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 package crumbled feta cheese 4 oz
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 avocados chopped

Steps:

  • Stir together first 9 ingredients Gently stir in avocado just before serving
  • Serve with assorted tortilla chips
Avocado Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Avocado Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 5 large avocados cut up not mashed
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 jalapeno
  • Tony Chachere's Seasoning or other favorite seasoning salt
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Add avocados and tomatoes to large serving bowl In a food processer mix together the cilantro onion and jalapeno If you do not have a food processor finely chop with a knife Add to bowl and stir lightly If you stir too much the salad will turn into a guacamole Sprinkle with seasoning and garlic powder and salt to your individual taste and mix Squeeze lemon into mixture and stir Enjoy
Avocado, Tomato amp; Feta Cheese Appetizer | Vegetarian Recipes

Avocado, Tomato amp; Feta Cheese Appetizer

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Ingredients:

  • 2 avocados chopped
  • 4 roma tomatoes chopped
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro trimmed and chopped
  • 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine the avocados tomatoes and onion in a bowl Mix gently Stir in cilantro Add feta cheese olive oil vinegar cumin and salt and mix until combined Chill covered in the refrigerator Serve with warm pita wedges tortilla chips or crostini Refrigerate leftovers
Bacon With a Vegan | Vegetarian Recipes

Bacon With a Vegan

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Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon oil neutral tasting don't use extra virgin olive oil-too strong
  • 1 14 ounce package firm tofu cut into strips to resemble bacon
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce I use Bragg's Aminos
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar I might try molasses next time
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil into large skillet
  • Fry bacon strips on low heat until crispy on the outside To do this
  • place them in the pan in the oil and let them simmer for about 10 minutes
  • without turning Now they are firm enough to turn easily
  • Turn them and simmer another 10 minutes on the other side
  • Mix the soy sauce with the liquid smoke and brown sugar
  • stirring to disolve sugar
  • Remove skillet from heat
  • Pour the liquid smoke mixture into the pan and move the tofu around so all sides are coated Place back on heat
  • Sprinkle the nutritional yeast
  • covering all sides If you like
  • sprinkle a little freshly ground black pepper on now Stir gently until the liquid is gone and the tofu is covered with a crispy coating of yeast Enjoy
Baked Tempeh | Vegetarian Recipes

Baked Tempeh

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Ingredients:

  • 15 ounces tempeh
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cut the tempeh into slices about 1/4 inch thick
  • Brush with oil oil and sprinkle with salt
  • Bake at 400F until somewhat crispy and lightly browned
Beet Hash Cakes With Dill Vinaigrette | Vegetarian Recipes

Beet Hash Cakes With Dill Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon stone ground mustard or 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1/4 cup sunflower oil olive oil won't work well here or 1/4 cup canola oil olive oil won't work well here
  • 1 cup peeled and grated potato
  • 3/4 cup peeled and grated beet
  • 1/4 cup peeled and grated carrot
  • 1 medium onion in 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon rice flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • sour cream or vegan sour cream to garnish

Steps:

  • Make dressing in a bowl
  • whisk together vinegar
  • garlic
  • dill
  • mustard
  • and salt and pepper until well combined Whisking constantly
  • add 1/4 cup oil in a thin
  • slow stream If the dressing still looks separated after all the oil has been added
  • a little more mustard whisked in should do the trick Set dressing aside
  • Make cakes in a bowl stir together potato
  • beet
  • carrot
  • and onion Add flour and egg and mix well
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat When a drop of water sizzles in the oil
  • youre ready take about 1/4 cup of the beet mixture and flatten it out in the oil Put as many cakes in as you can without crowding the pan Once youve got them all in
  • cover and let cook 3-4 minutes Uncover
  • flip
  • re-cover
  • and cook the other sides 2-3 minutes Fry remaining mixture in batches
  • Serve with a liberal amount of vinaigrette and a dollop of sour cream
  • if desired
Bourbon Fruit Layer Dessert | Vegetarian Recipes

Bourbon Fruit Layer Dessert

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Ingredients:

  • 3 large oranges
  • 8 ounces fresh strawberries about 10 strawberries
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Bourbon
  • 2 ounces chocolate chilled milk or dark
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • strawberry to decorate

Steps:

  • Peel each orange and finely dice the flesh discarding the tough core and any seeds I find it easiest to quarter each orange then peel
  • Hull and dice the strawberries
  • Put both fruits in a bowl and add the bourbon Add 1/2 tablespoon of the sugar and stir Leave to soak for about 30 minutes in the fridge Gently stir as frequently as you can- every 5 minutes if possible- to evenly blend the flavours
  • Finely grate the chocolate until you have the required 4 tablespoons grated chilling it beforehand stops it from melting in your hands as you grate it
  • When the fruit has finished soaking whip the cream until it starts to stiffen
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar to the cream
  • Drain the fruit through a sieve pouring the juices and bourbon into the whipped cream Stir gently to mix
  • In four glasses put a layer of fruit then cream then chocolate flakes Repeat the layers of fruit cream and chocolate finishing with the chocolate If desired top with a fanned strawberry
Buckwheat Tortilla Pizza | Vegetarian Recipes

Buckwheat Tortilla Pizza

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Ingredients:

  • 40 g buckwheat flour
  • 80 ml water
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 200 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tomatoes sliced
  • 20 g spinach
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/390amp;deg;F
  • Add some olive oil to a frying pan to heat Mix together all the tortilla ingredients then add half of the mixture to the frying pan heat for 2 minutes on each side over a medium heat then set aside and repeat with the other half of the mixture
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and crushed garlic clove to a saucepan bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer and leave for 5 minutes
  • Spread the tomato mixture on top of the tortillas and add the rest of the toppings Place in the oven for 10 minutes to cook and then serve
Carrot Celery Tomato Soup | Vegetarian Recipes

Carrot Celery Tomato Soup

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Ingredients:

  • 4 medium plum tomatoes
  • 10 ounces carrots
  • 2 medium celery ribs
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 cups water

Steps:

  • 1 Wash and steam all the veggies in pressure cooker up to 3 whistles
  • 2 Let it cool remove tomato skin and blend all the boiled veggies until smooth
  • 3 Pass it through a strainer add some water if required
  • 4 Heat butter and pour-in the blended veggies with water amp; bring it to boil
  • 6 Add more water if required
  • 7 Add salt sugar and white pepper Adjust according to taste Serve it with whole wheat grilled cheese sandwich for a quick and comfy healthy meal
Cashew Milk Raw Foods | Vegetarian Recipes

Cashew Milk Raw Foods

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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup cashews raw
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 dates

Steps:

  • Blend it all in the blender til it looks smooth
  • Store in refridgerator Probably should consume within 4 days
Cauliflower Puree, Aka Fauxtatoes | Vegetarian Recipes

Cauliflower Puree, Aka Fauxtatoes

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Ingredients:

  • 1 head cauliflower 750 g or 1 1/2 lbs frozen cauliflower 750 g
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • salt
  • pepper

Steps:

  • Remove tough core from base of cauliflower and break head into florets Place in a microwaveable casserole Add a couple of tablespoons of water and cover with the casseroles lid or another microwave-safe cover
  • Cook on High for 10 to 12 minutes or until quite tender but not yet sulfury smelling The cauliflower may also be steamed or boiled
  • Drain it thoroughly Puree in blender or food processor
  • Add butter and season to taste salt and pepper
Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin / Casserole | Vegetarian Recipes

Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin / Casserole

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Ingredients:

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 10 1/2 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 dash turmeric
  • 1/2 cup swiss cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Steam the broccoli florets until somewhat tender about 10-15 minutes I use frozen pre-cut which takes about 15
  • In a gratin dish or 11 x 7 casserole dish mix the mushroom soup with the milk season with the pepper and turmeric
  • Mix in the cheeses
  • Coat the cauliflower in this mixture cover with the breadcrumbs
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350F or until golden brown on top broil for an extra 5 minutes for an extra crispy top
Chilled Cantaloupe Soup | Vegetarian Recipes

Chilled Cantaloupe Soup

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Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cantaloupe peeled seeded and cubed
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 5 mint leaves chopped

Steps:

  • Combine cantaloupe and orage juice in a blender; process until smooth
  • Transfer mixture into a large bowl
  • Stir in lime juice cinnamon and nutmeg
  • Chill for 1 hour
  • Stir in mint leaves and serve
  • Enjoy
Chipotles in Adobo Sauce - Tex Mex | Vegetarian Recipes

Chipotles in Adobo Sauce - Tex Mex

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Ingredients:

  • 10 chipotle chiles stems removed and slit lengthwise
  • 1/3 cup white onion 1/2 inch slices
  • 5 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves sliced
  • 4 tablespoons catsup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups water

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in nonreactive saucepan cover and cook over very low heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until chiles are very soft and liquid has reduced to 1 cup
Choy Sum in Oyster Sauce | Vegetarian Recipes

Choy Sum in Oyster Sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 300 g choy sum
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

Steps:

  • blanch the choy sum in a llarge pan of boiling water for 30 seconds drain ans set aside
  • in a preheated wok or deep pan heat oil and stir fry garlic until fragrant add the choy sum and toss for 1 minute
  • stir in the oyster sauce and serve
Classic Mexican Salsa by Janet | Vegetarian Recipes

Classic Mexican Salsa by Janet

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Ingredients:

  • 1 15 ounce can stewed tomatoes undrained
  • 1/4 small white onion
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers sliced
  • 2 serrano peppers cut into chunks
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor
  • Pulse until large chunks are gone but not to thin
  • Chill salsa for at least 30 minutes much better the next day
Cold Asparagus with Pecans | Vegetarian Recipes

Cold Asparagus with Pecans

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus as young and tender as possible
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Trim the asparagus and cook in boiling water for 6-7 minutes or until barely tender and still bright green; drain and rinse under cold water then drain again
  • Arrange in 1 or 2 layers in an oblong serving dish
  • Mix the pecans with the oil vinegar soy sauce and sugar; pour over the asparagus lifting the stalks so that the mixture penetrates to the bottom
  • Sprinkle with pepper
  • Serve chilled
  • This dish can be made up to 36 hours ahead of serving time
Creamed Spinach | Vegetarian Recipes

Creamed Spinach

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Ingredients:

  • 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cook spinach according to package directions Drain and set aside
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it bubbles
  • Add the flour and cook stirring constantly until the flour starts to brown
  • Add the half amp; half and blend well using a wire whisk if necessary
  • Cook stirring constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon Reduce heat to simmer
  • Add nutmeg and grated parmesan cheese Stir until cheese melts
  • Stir in spinach
  • Serve immediately
Creamy Banana-Berry Smoothie | Vegetarian Recipes

Creamy Banana-Berry Smoothie

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups ice
  • 1 whole banana fresh or frozen
  • 4 medium strawberries fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 6 ounce container vanilla yogurt

Steps:

  • Crush ice in blender
  • Add banana strawberries and orange juice until blended
  • Pour in yogurt and blend
  • Pour smoothie into cups and top with additional strawberries for decoration
  • Enjoy
Creamy Beet Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Creamy Beet Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 6 medium beets cooked until tender
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cucumber peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream I use light or 1/2 cup plain yogurt I use light
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise I use light
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon grated prepared horseradish
  • 2 tablespoons dried dill weed
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and slice beets into a mixing bowl
  • Add onion and cucumber
  • Mix remaining ingredients in a separate bowl add salt and pepper to taste
  • Pour over vegetables
  • Toss vegetables and dressing lightly to coat
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for flavors to blend or overnight
  • Serve chilled Enjoy
  • Note Cook time is for boiling beets
Creole Tomato Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Creole Tomato Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe tomatoes cut into 1/4-inch thick slices about 2 lbs
  • 1 vidalia onions or 1 other sweet onion thinly sliced and separated into rings
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh mint thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chives chopped
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic minced

Steps:

  • To prepare salad alternate tomato and onion slices on a platter Sprinkle with salt Top with mint and chives
  • To prepare vinaigrette combine oil vinegar mustard and garlic in a jar Cover tightly; shake vigorously
  • Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and serve it at room temperature
Croatian Simple Tomato Soup | Vegetarian Recipes

Croatian Simple Tomato Soup

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Ingredients:

  • 500 g tomatoes strained sauce use package from store
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 10 g flour
  • 10 g salt
  • 15 g brown sugar
  • 3 g black pepper
  • 5 g dried basil minced
  • 2 cups water
  • 15 g rice

Steps:

  • Put olive oil in a pot heat it and add flour Fry it until brownish add cold water and mix until become creamy
  • Add tomato sauce water season it with sugar salt and pepper and cook about 30 minutes Add rice 15 minutes after soup boils
  • When the rice is done serve
Cucumber-Only Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Cucumber-Only Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cucumber
  • 4 tablespoons fat-free Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Peel cucumber and slice
  • De-gut center of cucumber to take away seeds and mushy part
  • Put cucumber slices in bowl and pour fat free italian dressing on top
  • Best if chilled overnight
  • but can be eaten right away
Cucumbers in Dill Cream | Vegetarian Recipes

Cucumbers in Dill Cream

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 dashes hot red pepper sauce or to taste
  • 2 cups thinly sliced white onions 3 medium
  • 1 lb seedless cucumber thinly sliced with peel 4 cups

Steps:

  • Mix sour cream all but 1 T of the dill the vinegar salt and red pepper sauce in small mixing bowl
  • Make 3 or 4 layers of onion cucumber and sour cream mixture in that order in a 2-quart serving bowl Refrigerate covered 1-2 hours spooning juice from bottom of bowl over top several times
  • Sprinkle remaining 1 T dill over top and serve cold
Curry Omelette for One | Vegetarian Recipes

Curry Omelette for One

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Ingredients:

  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons chopped chives approx
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder sieve it if it's lumpy
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Beat egg in a small bowl
  • Mix in chives
  • curry powder and water
  • Heat a small pan to a high heat Heat oil once hot
  • Add egg mixture to hot Let it cook for five to ten minutes
  • scuffing it occasionally so that it doesnt stick The bottom should become solid and quite browned
  • Slide the bottom of the omelette onto a plate Hold the pan over the plate
  • then flip them so the raw side of the omelette is face down on the pan
  • Cook for another five or so minutes - until the bottom is as browned as the top
  • EAT
Danish Pickled Cucumbers Syltede Agurker | Vegetarian Recipes

Danish Pickled Cucumbers Syltede Agurker

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Ingredients:

  • 2 medium cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced dill weed or 1 tablespoon parsley

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers in non-reactive bowl Mix vinegar water sugar salt and pepper; pour over cucumbers
  • Cover and refrigerate stirring occasionally at least 3 hours
  • Drain; sprinkle with dill weed
Diabetic Roasted Tomatoes | Vegetarian Recipes

Diabetic Roasted Tomatoes

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Ingredients:

  • 4 large plum tomatoes trimmed and halved lengthwise 1 lb
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375F
  • Arrange tomatoes cut sides up in 1 layer in an 8- to 9-inch glass baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper
  • Roast until skins are wrinkled and beginning to brown about 30 minutes Keep warm covered with foil until ready to serve
Eggplant Pasta Sauce or Side Dish | Vegetarian Recipes

Eggplant Pasta Sauce or Side Dish

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Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 cups cubed eggplants
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes drain and chop reserve liquid
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dry basil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or to taste
  • salt pepper

Steps:

  • Saute onion
  • garlic and eggplant in oil for five minutes Add all other ingredients including reserved liquid from tomatoes and bring to a boil Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes
  • I always cover and cook this longer an hour or more until it tastes right to me as I dont care for raw tasting tomatoes When its almost done
  • I uncover and cook a little longer so it thickens a bit Again
  • just a personal preference
  • Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese
Fava Bean Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Fava Bean Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 1 19 ounce can fava beans or 2 cups young fresh fava beans out-of-the pod and steamed
  • 1 medium English cucumber coarsely chopped
  • 1 large roma tomato coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup pitted kalamata olive chopped
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1 head romaine lettuce finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dried sweet basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley finely chopped
  • coarse-ground black pepper
  • sea salt

Steps:

  • Combine fava beans chopped cucumber tomato olives red onion romaine and parsley in a bowl
  • For the dressing combine olive oil red wine vinegar water and the remainder of the spices in a lidded jar
  • Shake jar until dressing ingredients are thoroughly mixed
  • Pour dressing over salad and mix ingredients until well coated
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving
  • Serve salad on top of extra romaine or butter lettuce leaves for an attractive presentation
  • Makes 4 main dish or 6 side-dish servings
  • Variations on a Theme If fava beans are not available or not in season substitute 2 cups cooked cannellini white kidney or Great Northern white beans in the recipe
Fermented Giardiniera | Vegetarian Recipes

Fermented Giardiniera

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups thinly sliced carrots
  • 2 cups thinly sliced red bell peppers
  • 1 1/2 cups thinly slice onions
  • 2 cups thinly sliced celery
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups thinly sliced green tomatoes
  • 2 thinly sliced red jalapenos keep seed for more heat
  • 3 long green chili pepperoncini peppers
  • 3 -5 garlic cloves peeled and sliced super thin
  • fresh thyme sprig
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons unrefined salt
  • 6 cups filtered mineral water using chlorinated tap water will prevent the beneficial bacteria to grow

Steps:

  • Prepare brine by dissolving the salt in water
  • Mix all the ingredients except the brine in a large bowl
  • Add them to the Fermenting Vessel of choice check description above packing them down as you go
  • Fill each jar with the brine leaving 1 -2 inches of headroomthe space at the top between the rim of the jar and the top of the vegetables Weight the vegetables so they are completely submerged in the brine
  • Cover the top of the vessel with a lid coffee filter paper towel cheese cloth or tea towel to keep bugs out and odors inches
  • Be sure to secure towels with a very tight rubber band or the ring from the canning jars
  • Place the jar out of direct light
  • Ferment at room temperature 4 days before checking the flavor If you prefer the flavor more sour continue fermenting
  • If to your taste transfer the jars to the refrigerator
  • Burp the jars once daily to release any built-up gasses the giardiniera does continue to ferment while in the refrigerator
  • This doesnt need to be done in my home because we help ourselves to it daily
Feta Marinated | Vegetarian Recipes

Feta Marinated

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Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces creamy feta cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
  • 8 coriander seeds
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • 1 bay leaf
  • olive oil to cover
  • fresh thyme sprig
  • hot toast
  • chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Carefully cut feta into cubes
  • Add garlic slices peppercorns coriander seeds capers bay leaf to your food processor and pulse Or use a mortar and pestle and crush
  • Put feta in a jar with a top or use a bowl to add all ingredients together
  • Layer ingredients starting with feta ingredients topping with Thyme sprigs on top
  • Pour enough olive oil to cover cubes of cheese
  • Let marinate in refrigerator for 2 weeks for optimal taste however; even overnight can be used with good results
  • At end of marinating time just simply pick out the feta
  • Serve with fresh toast points and some chopped fresh tomatoes and it will be ummm -- ummm -- good
Four Cheese Manicotti in Cream Sauce | Vegetarian Recipes

Four Cheese Manicotti in Cream Sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 1 large onion diced fine or shredded
  • 1 lb mushroom sliced
  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese grated
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 lb ricotta cheese
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese diced
  • 1/2 cup romano cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup walnuts finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 dash nutmeg

Steps:

  • Saute onion and mushrooms if using in butter 5 minutes; stir in flour
  • Gradually stir in milk; stir over low heat until sauce bubbles and thickens
  • Stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste; set aside
  • Cook manicotti shells according to package directions; drain and cover with cold water
  • Mix together ricotta mozzarella Romano and remaining Parmesan cheese; add walnuts parsley and eggs
  • Season to taste with salt pepper and nutmeg
  • Drain manicotti shells; stuff with cheese mixture
  • Place shells side by side in a greased shallow baking pan; spoon sauce over all
  • Bake in preheated 400F oven 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden
Garlic Mushrooms | Vegetarian Recipes

Garlic Mushrooms

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Ingredients:

  • butter
  • 4 flat top mushrooms
  • parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Mix butter parsley and crushed/minced garlic
  • Put into flat top mushrooms
  • Put mushrooms in preheated oven at 180C
  • Cook for 10 minutes basting occasionally or until mushrooms are steeped in melted garlic butter
Genies' Magic Salsa | Vegetarian Recipes

Genies' Magic Salsa

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Ingredients:

  • 4 tomatillos
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 2 fresh garlic cloves finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1 serrano pepper
  • 1 yellow chili pepper

Steps:

  • Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse well Cut in half and broil
  • cut side down
  • close to elements
  • until about half of the skin of each is blackened
  • Remove as much of the skin as will peel off
  • paper-like
  • without taking the flesh with it Some skin in the salsa is ok
  • but skin adds a bitter flavor
  • Place the roasted tomatillos in a blender and pulse until mostly but not completely liquified Pour into a small mixing bowl
  • leaving a little in the blender Add brown sugar to taste
  • just enough to cut any residual bitterness in the tomatillo mixture
  • Dice the tomatoes and red onion Peel the avocado
  • remove any dark spots
  • and dice -- do not squash
  • this isnt guacamole
  • Finely mince the garlic
  • and chop the celantro Add the prepared ingredients
  • plus cumin
  • salt
  • and lime juice
  • to the tomatillo mixture and gently fold together
  • Chill this mixture while you make the dressing
  • Dressing Slice the three peppers in half lengthwise
  • removing white core
  • seeds
  • and stem Broil as you did the tomatillos but do not remove the skin Place the roasted peppers in the blender with oil
  • vinegar
  • and any tomatillo left there Pulse to break up the peppers
  • then run on medium speed until the mixture is almost smooth This is the flavor kick of the salsa
  • to be added to your taste Start with half
  • gently stir in
  • sample
  • and add more as you like It wont be extremely hot even with all of the dressing
German Onion Pie | Vegetarian Recipes

German Onion Pie

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter I would try using less
  • 2 lbs onions finely chopped
  • salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon caraway seed
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • one 9 in unbaked pastry shell

Steps:

  • Melt butter Cook onions very slowly in butter over very low heat stirring frequently Cook until they turn clear yellow about 1 hour
  • Add salt pepper and caraway to taste Let cool
  • Preheat oven to 400F
  • Thoroughly beat eggs and yolks into the sour cream Mix with the cooled onions
  • Pour into pie shell Bake 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350 and bake another 35-40 minutes until golden brown
  • Mrs G used to add about 1/4 teaspoon baking powder to the pie shell dough She did not use yeast which some German onion pie recipes use
  • These are the changes that I made from the original recipe that I found in a book the written recipe calls for 2 whole eggs plus 2 egg yolks; Mrs G used 3 whole eggs
  • The written recipe calls for 1 cup butter; I am guessing that it may not need that much
Gin Fizz | Vegetarian Recipes

Gin Fizz

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Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons gin 2 measures
  • 1/2 large lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon superfine sugar 5 ml
  • soda water

Steps:

  • Add gin lemon juice and sugar to ice-filled cocktail shaker Shake until the sugar is dissolved
  • Prepare a tall frosted narrow glass by filling with ice half-way
  • Pour sifted cocktail shaker contents into prepared glass and top up with soda Ideally there should be less soda than the other combined ingredients; however it is a matter of personal taste
  • Cheers
Greek Pita Lunch | Vegetarian Recipes

Greek Pita Lunch

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb cottage cheese blended until smooth
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 2 whole pita breads cut in half
  • 12 spinach leaves washed and dried
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 medium sweet green pepper chopped
  • 1 red onion cut in rings
  • 1/2 cup mixed sprouts
  • pepper
  • 1 cup tahini
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 cup minced parsley
  • 2 teaspoons tamari
  • 1 dash cayenne

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine; cottage cheese with feta basil oregano garlic tahini Pepper to taste
  • Mix well
  • Put 1/2 cup of the cheese mixture in each half Pita pocket
  • Put in 400F degrees oven for 5-7 minutes
  • Add spinach tomatoes onion ringspepper and sprouts to each pocket
  • Serve with Tahini dressing on the side Optional
  • --------TahiniDressing-----------
  • Mix Tahini with lemon juice then slowly add water until the Tahini thins out Stir in the cumin parsley tamari and cayenne
Green Olive Sauce With Pasta, Fish or Omelet | Vegetarian Recipes

Green Olive Sauce With Pasta, Fish or Omelet

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Ingredients:

  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 large yellow onion very finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • scant 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 2/3 cups green olives pitted and finely chopped I used the kind with pimentos
  • fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat saute the garlic and onion in the 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until softened a few minutes
  • Add the both and cream and bring to a simmer
  • Remove from heat add the olives and let cool for a couple minutes Taste and add a bit of fresh lemon juice if you like as well as black pepper and/or red pepper flakes
  • You can keep this as is or for a more sauce like consistency feel free to blend/puree
Green Salad With Spinach, Artichokes and Avocado | Vegetarian Recipes

Green Salad With Spinach, Artichokes and Avocado

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Ingredients:

  • 1 head boston lettuce
  • 1/4 lb baby spinach leaves
  • 1 large avocado halved pitted peeled thinly sliced
  • 1 14 ounce can artichokes drained
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove finely chopped
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped

Steps:

  • Wash and dry all the greens and place in a bowl
  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl that will fit the avocado slices and artichokes and mix with a whisk to emulsify
  • Toss the avocado and artichoke hearts in the dressing to coat adjust seasoning if needed and leave to marinate for about 30 minutes
  • To serve add the avocado artichokes and dressing to the lettuce and spinach leaves and lightly toss
  • Serve at once
Grilled Portobellos | Vegetarian Recipes

Grilled Portobellos

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Ingredients:

  • 4 portabella mushrooms stems removed
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • Place the portobellos gills up in a rimmed baking sheet Mix all the marinade ingredients together and spoon over the mushrooms Let marinate for at least half an hour
  • sporking the marinade back onto the mushrooms every ten minutes or so
  • Preheat your grill over medium high Spray it with nonstick cooking spray Place the mushrooms gills up on the grill and cover Cook for about 5 minutes; there should be grill marks on the caps Flip over and cook for about another 3 minutes Cooking time may vary Mushrooms will be done when you press the center with the tongs and its very soft and juicy To serve
  • let them sit on the cutting board for a few minutes to cool off for a bit
  • then slice into 1/2 inch pieces I like them best when sliced at an angle Serve warm
Grilled Squash and Zucchini | Vegetarian Recipes

Grilled Squash and Zucchini

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Ingredients:

  • 1 small zucchini
  • 1 small squash
  • 1 teaspoon Mrs Dash seasoning mix

Steps:

  • Slice zucchini and squash into 1/2 slices
  • Grill for 3-5 minutes
  • I like to use my George Foreman Grill
  • Sprinkle with Mrs Dash
Grilled Yellow Squash and Zucchini | Vegetarian Recipes

Grilled Yellow Squash and Zucchini

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Ingredients:

  • 3 -4 small summer squash combination of zucchini and yellow squash
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Halve each squash but do not peel
  • Combine sauce ingredients and brush squash with sauce
  • Place on medium hot grill and cook about 5 minutes on each side basting frequently with the sauce
Guacamole | Vegetarian Recipes

Guacamole

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Ingredients:

  • 1 large very ripe avocado
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons scallions minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves chopped
  • salt
  • pepper

Steps:

  • Halve pit and peel the avocado reserving the pit
  • In a ceramic or glass bowl with a fork mash the avocado with the lemon juice
  • Stir in scallion coriander salt and pepper
  • Add the reserved pit
  • Chill the guacamole covered for 1 hour
  • Serve with salso sour creamamp; chips
  • Add to your favorite mexican dish
Hazelnut Brown Butter Sauce | Vegetarian Recipes

Hazelnut Brown Butter Sauce

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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup hazelnuts lightly toasted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup white wine

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan brown the butter over medium heat until it is nutty-smelling and golden-brown
  • Add the wine and hazelnuts and let reduce slightly
  • Serve over pasta or other dish of your choice
Hot Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms | Vegetarian Recipes

Hot Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms

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Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms washed stemmed
  • 1 large jalapeno minced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded reserve 1/4 cup
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
  • salt and pepper to season caps

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Mix jalapeno onion garlic and 1/4 cup parm into butter
  • Place caps on a bake sheet and season to taste w salt/pepper
  • Fill caps with butter mixture
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/4 parm over all the caps
  • Sprinkle 1/4 of bread crumbs over the parm coated caps
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until mushrooms give up juices
  • Broil to crisp up topping if not to satisfaction
  • Serve and Enjoy
Iced Coffee With Ice Coffee Cubes | Vegetarian Recipes

Iced Coffee With Ice Coffee Cubes

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Ingredients:

  • 64 ounces fresh brewed coffee or however much your coffee pot makes your favorite flavored is good too
  • 64 ounces fresh brewed coffee or however much your coffee pot makes same kind as you made the first time
  • sugar or Splenda sugar substitute
  • cream

Steps:

  • Brew regular strength coffee and freeze it in ice cube trays
  • Fill tall glasses with the coffee cubes and pour regular strength coffee over them
  • Add sugar or cream if desired
Ina Garten's Roasted Vegetable Torte Barefoot Contessa | Vegetarian Recipes

Ina Garten's Roasted Vegetable Torte Barefoot Contessa

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Ingredients:

  • 2 zucchini cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 red onion cut in half lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 garlic minced
  • olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 2 red bell peppers halved cored and seeded
  • 2 yellow bell peppers halved cored and seeded
  • 1 eggplant unpeeled cut into 1/4 -inch slices 1 1/2 pounds
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
  • Cook the zucchini onions garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saut pan over medium heat for 10 minutes until the zucchini is tender Season with salt and pepper
  • Brush the red and yellow peppers and eggplant with olive oil season with salt and pepper and roast on a baking sheet for 30 to 40 minutes until soft but not browned
  • In a 6-inch round cake pan place each vegetable in a single overlapping layer sprinkling Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste between each of the layers of vegetables
  • Begin with half of the eggplant then layer half of the zucchini and onions then all of the red peppers then all of the yellow peppers then the rest of the zucchini and onions and finally the rest of the eggplant
  • Cover the top of the vegetables with a 6-inch round of parchment paper or waxed paper Place a 6-inch flat disk another cake pan or the bottom of a false-bottom tart pan on top and weight it with a heavy jar Place on a plate or baking sheet it will leak and chill completely
  • Drain the liquids place on a platter and serve at room temperature
Jazzed up Citrusy Beets | Vegetarian Recipes

Jazzed up Citrusy Beets

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Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs beets
  • 3 green onions
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest grated
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Leaving root end intact trim tops from beets leaving about 1-inch 25 cm stem In saucepan of boiling salted water cover and cook beets for 25 minutes or until fork-tender
  • Drain and let cool enough to handle Slip off skins; quarter beets
  • Meanwhile thinly slice green onions; set light and dark green parts aside separately
  • In shallow Dutch oven or sauce pan heat oil over medium heat; cook light green parts of onions garlic coriander salt and pepper for about 2 minutes or until softened Stir in orange rind and juice; boil for 30 seconds or until reduced by half
  • Stir in beets; cook covered and stirring once for about 4 minutes or until beets are heated through Sprinkle with dark green parts of green onions
Jicama-Orange Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Jicama-Orange Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 1 medium jicama peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 3 large oranges peeled seeded and sectioned
  • 1 medium purple onion thinly sliced and separated into rings
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • lettuce leaf
  • 1 lime thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine jicama oranges onion orange juice lime jice and coriander in a bowl Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour
  • Spoon salad onto lettuce leaves with a slotted spoon and garnish with lime slices
Lemon Dijon Green Beans | Vegetarian Recipes

Lemon Dijon Green Beans

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb green beans can use fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds toasted
  • salt and pepper

Steps:

  • I usually steam the green beans for 5-7 minutes to get them a bit tender
  • Melt butter or margarine in large frying pan
  • Add green beans and cook on medium hight heat until coated with butter
  • Add lemon juice mustard and dill
  • Toss with beans until coated well and heated through
  • Check taste add salt or pepper if desired
  • Sprinkle with toased almonds before serving
  • Note almonds can be toasted in oven on a baking sheet 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes
Lentil Pilaf | Vegetarian Recipes

Lentil Pilaf

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups lentils washed thoroughly
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 cup rice washed thoroughly
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup vinegar balsamic perhaps

Steps:

  • Clean the lentils with fresh cold water to avoid foaming when cooking
  • Mix 2 cups of lentils with the 8 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of salt
  • Heat on high uncovered for approximately 30 minutes mixing slightly every 10 minutes removing any foam that may have come up
  • After the lentils turn tender and soft not melted make sure there is only about 2 cups of water remaining add or remove water
  • Add the half cup of rice Cook for 10 mins at medium fire
  • Simultaneously with the rice fry the chopped cup of onion in the olive oil and vegetable oil until golden brown should be about 10 minutes
  • After the 10 minutes pass slowly pour the oil and onion over the lentils and rice Lower the heat to Low and let it lay for 10 minutes do NOT mix
  • After the 10 minutes pass add the quarter cup of vinegar and mix everything
  • Cover with a thick clean kitchen towel and leave covered for about 10 minutes
  • After the 15 minutes pass you should have a thick pilaf of lentils and rice with onions showing up here and there
Lubya Bi-Zayt Lebanese Green Beans | Vegetarian Recipes

Lubya Bi-Zayt Lebanese Green Beans

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 heads garlic peeled
  • 1 kg green beans string and snip off the ends snip each bean into two
  • 1 kg peeled chopped tomato
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt as desired
  • 1 dash ground allspice
  • 1 dash sugar
  • 1 fresh chili pepper optional green or red
  • 1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Fry onion and garlic cloves in oil over high heat stir for 5 minutes
  • Add beans cook for 10 minutes stir occasionally
  • Add tomato salt sugar chile allspice and water Cover Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and cook for 35 minutes or till tender
  • Remove chile before serving
Maggie's Stuffed Tomato | Vegetarian Recipes

Maggie's Stuffed Tomato

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Ingredients:

  • 1 medium tomatoes
  • 1/4 cucumber seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup cottage cheese low-fat or non-fat are fine
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika or to taste

Steps:

  • Carefully cut out the middle of the tomato by cutting around the top in a circle and using a spoon to help detach at the bottom so that the tomato is basically hollow and without a top Do not discard removed portion
  • Use a spoon to remove any seeds remaining inside the tomato so that the result is not too runny
  • and pour out any remaining liquid
  • then use a knife to remove any seeds attached to the removed portion
  • and then chop that portion into small pieces and set aside
  • In a small bowl
  • combine all ingredients except for the now hollow tomato
  • and spoon the mixture into the tomato If served in a small bowl
  • its fine if some overflows
  • If desired
  • garnish with small sprig of cilantro and another dash of black pepper fresh ground is best or a dash of paprika
  • Enjoy
Make-Ahead Garlic-Potato SoupCook's Illustrated | Vegetarian Recipes

Make-Ahead Garlic-Potato SoupCook's Illustrated

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Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium leek white and light green parts halved lengthwise washed and chopped small about 1 cup
  • 3 medium garlic cloves minced-pressed through a garlic press about 1 tablespoon
  • 2 heads garlic rinsed-papery skins removed and top third of heads cut off and discarded
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes about 4 1/2 cups
  • 1 lb Red Bliss potatoes unpeeled-cut into 1/2-inch cubes about 3 cups
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves minced
  • ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 medium garlic cloves sliced thin lengthwise
  • table salt

Steps:

  • TO MAKE SOUP BASE Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat When foaming subsides add leeks and cook until soft do not brown 5 to 8 minutes Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 minute Add garlic heads 6 cups broth bay leaves and 3/4 teaspoon salt; partially cover pot and bring to simmer over medium-high heat Reduce heat and simmer until garlic is very tender when pierced with tip of knife 30 to 40 minutes Add potatoes partially cover pot and bring mixture to simmer over medium-high heat Take pot off heat and let rest 10 minutes Separate soup into 2 storage containers and freeze up to 1 month
  • TO REHEAT AND SERVE Run hot water over surface of storage containers to help release frozen blocks of soup Add soup and 1 cup broth to large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat Cover and cook stirring occasionally until soup is hot and potatoes are tender about 20 minutes Discard bay leaves Remove garlic heads; using tongs or paper towels squeeze garlic heads at root end until cloves slip out of their skins Using fork mash garlic to smooth paste in bowl
  • 3 Stir cream thyme and half of mashed garlic into soup; heat soup until hot about 2 minutes Taste soup; add remaining garlic paste if desired Using immersion blender process soup until creamy with some potato chunks remaining Alternatively transfer 1 1/2 cups potatoes and 1 cup broth to blender or food processor and process until smooth Process more potatoes for thicker consistency Return puree to pot and stir to combine Season with salt and pepper and serve sprinkling each portion with chives and garlic chips
  • For Garlic Chips Heat oil and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat Cook turning frequently until light golden brown about 3 minutes Using slotted spoon transfer garlic to plate lined with paper towels; discard oil Sprinkle lightly with salt
Mango Strawberry Snow Cones | Vegetarian Recipes

Mango Strawberry Snow Cones

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Ingredients:

  • 2 mangoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 pint strawberry hulled and sliced
  • 1 lime juice of plus
  • lime wedge for garnish
  • 8 cups ice
  • mint leaf for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the mangoes and strawberries into a blender or food processor Squeeze in the lime juice and puree
  • Crush ice in a food processor or blender until it is very fine
  • like snow Pile the crushed ice into dessert dishes; pour the fruit puree over until you cant see any more white
  • Alternatively
  • you can just blend everything up at the same time
  • Garnish with lime wedges and mint; serve immediately
Mexican Cabbage,Pineapple,Avocado Salad | Vegetarian Recipes

Mexican Cabbage,Pineapple,Avocado Salad

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Ingredients:

  • 1 medium green cabbage washed and cored
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chopped
  • 1 medium avocado chopped
  • 2 limes juice only
  • salt to taste

Steps:

  • Shred the cabbage finely
  • Chop the pineapple and avocado
  • Mix all ingredientstoss gentlyand serve
Mushroom Pate | Vegetarian Recipes

Mushroom Pate

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Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs mushrooms your choice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 lb soft cream cheese 2 8-oz pkgs
  • 1/4 lb soft sweet butter 1 stick
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 ounce marsala wine

Steps:

  • Wash the mushrooms and cut into halves
  • Puree the mushrooms with the 4 cups of water in a blender or food processor
  • In a large saucepan bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for half an hour
  • Strain the mixture separating the thicker mushroom portion from the liquid
  • Reserve the mushroom portion
  • Simmer the liquid again until it is reduced to about 1/2 cup
  • Set aside the reduction/glaze
  • While the glaze is cooling combine the remaining ingredients thoroughly in a mixing bowl with a large spoon
  • Add the thicker mushroom puree and the cooled glaze to the above mixture to make the pate
  • The pate can be refrigerated for up to 7 days
  • Serve with crackers or toast points
  • Enjoy
No More Plain Jane Green Beans | Vegetarian Recipes

No More Plain Jane Green Beans

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Ingredients:

  • 14 ounces frozen green beans or 1 lb fresh green beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice bottled is fine
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Clean green beans if using fresh Steam green beans in the microwave or preferred method
  • Mix lemon juice
  • garlic powder
  • pepper and olive oil together in the bowl you will be serving the veggies If you are using fresh lemon I like to add some of the zest to this as well
  • Add cooked green beans and fold to distribute the sauce at the bottom
  • Sprinkle with parmesan if desired- kids like that part
  • Serve
Old Fashioned Scottish Apple and Ginger Chutney | Vegetarian Recipes

Old Fashioned Scottish Apple and Ginger Chutney

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb onion weight is for onions when peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 lbs cooking apples weight is for apples when peeled cored and roughly chopped
  • 4 ounces sultanas
  • 1 ounce fresh gingerroot grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried ginger powder
  • 2 teaspoons mixed spice
  • 1 lb soft brown sugar
  • 1/2 pint malt vinegar
  • 1/2 pint cider apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place all the prepared onions and apples into a large preserving pan and add the remaining ingredients
  • Bring slowly to the boil and then lower the heat so that chutney cooks at a rolling boil
  • Stir the chutney regularly and make sure it does not catch and burn on the base of the preserving pan
  • Keep on cooking until the chutney is the consistency of a thick jam and all the liquids have dissolved
  • A trick to check if it is cooked is to draw your wooden spoon across the chutney
  • if the space that is left fills up with liquid
  • the chutney is not ready yet
  • Spoon the hot chutney into hot and sterile jars and seal immediately
  • Makes about 4 lbs chutney
  • Store in a dark and cool place and leave to mature for at least 2 weeks
  • Will keep in ideal storage conditions for up to 2 years
Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade With Endive Leaves | Vegetarian Recipes

Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade With Endive Leaves

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Ingredients:

  • 3 8 ounce cans pitted black olives drained
  • 3/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 heads endive about 1/2 pound

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor add the olives sun-dried tomatoes and the olive oil it was packed inches Pulse until smooth but still chunky
  • Add more extra-virgin olive oil if mixture is too dry Spoon into a serving bowl If not serving immediately cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 2 days Be sure to bring it to room temperature and to mix it thoroughly before serving
  • Gently pull off the leaves from the endive being careful not to tear the leaves Wash thoroughly with cold water and dry completely
  • Place the bowl of tapenade in the center of a large platter Decoratively circle the tapenade bowl with the endive leaves working your way to the rim of the platter
Orange Sesame Broccoli | Vegetarian Recipes

Orange Sesame Broccoli

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Ingredients:

  • 1 medium orange
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or 1 tablespoon nama shoyu
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Grate 1 tsp orange peel from the orange and squeeze 1/4 cup juice
  • Heat the oil over medium high heat in a large skillet until hot
  • Add the broccoli and cook for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally
  • Add ginger garlic and orange peel and cook 1 or 2 minutes longer until the veggies are tender crisp
  • In a small bowl mix soy sauce sesame oil and orange juice; add to skillet and cook 30 seconds
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately
Oven Dried Grape or Cherry Tomatoes - Aka Sun Dried | Vegetarian Recipes

Oven Dried Grape or Cherry Tomatoes - Aka Sun Dried

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb cherry tomatoes or 1 lb grape tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray
  • Add one layer of grape or cherry tomatoes sprinkle with salt and fresh herbs if desired
  • Roast in a 200 F oven for about 2 hours
  • Watch carefully through the oven window Try NOT to open the door as you will let out the heat and increase the cooking time
  • Tomatoes vary in size so the time is approximate When they are shriveled and getting dry remove them and allow them to cool A little more moisture will evaporate
  • Return to the oven if you feel they need to cook more Note the amount of time so that you have it for future reference
  • Store in a loosely sealed zip top bag in the refrigerator for a few days Then seal tightly and store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months
Papaya Milk Drink | Vegetarian Recipes

Papaya Milk Drink

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Ingredients:

  • 1 medium ripe papaya roughly 1 lb
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 3 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups finely crushed ice

Steps:

  • Peel papaya
  • Cut papaya in half remove seeds and chop fruit coarsely
  • Combine the papaya milk cinnamon and ice in blender
  • Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and thick
Quick Gazpacho | Vegetarian Recipes

Quick Gazpacho

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups tomatoes diced
  • 2 -3 medium peeled tomatoes additional so the soup won't look sick
  • 1 cup any type lettuce chopped
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • salt and pepper or other seasoning if needed
  • miniature crouton for a garnish
  • tiny diced cucumber bits for a garnish

Steps:

  • First
  • you may want to remove any bits of cheese from the salad before blending
  • or it may lend an extra zip youll find tasty
  • so be your own guide
  • Put the leftover salad and additional tomato into a blender and blend until chunky or smooth
  • depending upon your taste
  • Adjust seasonings
  • Cover and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator
  • Serve in champagne glasses or small bowls
  • Top with croutons and cucumber bits
Quick Savory Oatmeal | Vegetarian Recipes

Quick Savory Oatmeal

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup oatmeal
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth or 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons shredded cheese
  • 1 fried egg
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Combine oatmeal and broth in microwave safe bowl Microwave for 1 1/2-2 minutes Add cheese
  • egg
  • and salsa Season with salt and pepper to taste Other topping ideas the skys the limit fried egg
  • salsa verde
  • cheese
  • bacon; fried egg
  • soy sauce
  • chives; fried egg
  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  • pepper
  • parmesan
  • etc
Roasted Broccoli With Ancho Butter | Vegetarian Recipes

Roasted Broccoli With Ancho Butter

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Ingredients:

  • 3 ancho chilies about 1 1/2 ounces
  • boiling water
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 4 large garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • salt
  • 3 heads broccoli cut lengthwise into large spears stalks peeled 1 1/2-pounds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450
  • In a heatproof medium bowl cover anchos with boiling water and let sit until softened about 20 minutes Drain the chiles and pat dry with towel Discard stems and seeds then coarsely chop
  • While the anchos are softening heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a small skillet until shimmering Add pine nuts and cook over moderately high heat shaking pan for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned Add garlic cumin and coriander and cook stirring until the garlic is softened and the pine nuts are deep golden about 1 minute longer Set aside until cool
  • In a blender or food processor puree the pine nut mixture with the anchos and butter Season the ancho butter with salt and transfer to a bowl
  • In a large mixing bowl toss broccoli with the remaining olive oil and spread onto 2 large rimmed baking sheets Roast the broccoli in the upper and lower thirds of the oven for 15 minutes or until crisp-tender After 7 minutes swap shelves and rotate pans Transfer broccoli to a bowl and toss with the ancho butter Season with salt and return to baking sheets and roast for 10 minutes longer or until the broccoli is tender Arrange broccoli on a platter and serve warm or at room temperature
Roasted Eggplant Cilantro Dip | Vegetarian Recipes

Roasted Eggplant Cilantro Dip

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Ingredients:

  • 2 medium eggplants peeledcut into 1-inch/25-cm cubes
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 lemons juice of

Steps:

  • Soak the eggplant in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes Drain Place in a single layer on a baking pan
  • Add garlic cloves and 1 tbs of olive oil to baking pan Stir to coat eggplant with oil Sprinkle with salt and pepper
  • Bake in preheated oven at 350F/180C stirring occasionally until brown and soft 20-30 minutes Remove from oven and cool to room temperature
  • Mix 2-3 tablespoons olive oil with eggplant and garlic in food processor or with a fork until smooth
  • Add half of the lemon juice and cilantro Let the mixture stand about 5 minutes taste and adjust the flavor with more lemon or cilantro if needed
Roasted Miso Eggplant | Vegetarian Recipes

Roasted Miso Eggplant

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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup mirin sweet rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons white miso soybean paste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 eggplants sliced 1/2-inch-thick slices about 1 lb
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler
  • Combine first 8 ingredients stirring with a whisk
  • Arrange eggplant slices on a baking sheet coated with olive oil
  • Spread miso mixture evenly over the eggplant slices
  • Broil 8-10 minutes or until topping is golden
  • Arrange eggplant slices on a platter
Roasted Plum Tomatoes and Garlic | Vegetarian Recipes

Roasted Plum Tomatoes and Garlic

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Ingredients:

  • 8 plum tomatoes halved
  • 12 garlic cloves sliced
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 230C/ 450F Use a shalloe eathenware tray that will hold the tomatoes snugly in a single layer
  • Place the tomatoes cut side up and brush with the olive oil scatter the garlic and oregano on top season with salt and pepper and bake about 45 minutes
  • The tomatoes should be soft and charred around the edges
Roasted Sweet Onions Julia Child | Vegetarian Recipes

Roasted Sweet Onions Julia Child

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Ingredients:

  • 1 large sweet onion
  • 1/2 tablespoon cheese grated
  • olive oil to taste or a href=https//wwwgeniuskitchencom/recipe/roasted-garlic-herb-butter-88873Roasted Garlic Herb Butter/a to taste
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary or herbs of choice

Steps:

  • Pierce a whole sweet onion in five or six places with a knife or a pointed chop stick
  • Put it as is either in a 450 degree oven for 45 minutes this method will caramelizeor in the microwave oven for 5 on high this method is steamed but so quick
  • Remove from oven; cut it in half or open it up
  • Sprinkle it with grated cheese and olive oil or butter herbs salt and pepper
Roasted Vegetables With Garlic Aioli | Vegetarian Recipes

Roasted Vegetables With Garlic Aioli

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Ingredients:

  • 1 eggplant cut into strips
  • 2 carrots peeled and cut into strips
  • 1 red capsicum deseeded and cut tinto strips
  • 150 g green beans
  • 2 potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled and left whole
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • salt freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place vegetables in a large roasting pan and mix through oil and garlic
  • Bake in oven at 220 celcius for 35 to 40 minutes until starting to brown and crisp
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool down
  • Pile onto serving plates or platter
  • Spoon over Aioli and serve
  • TO MAKE AIOLI
  • Place yolks garlic and lemon juice in a food processor Blend until smooth With the motor running gradually add oil a little at a time The mixture will thicken If the oil is added too quickly the Aioli will curdle
  • Season to taste
Salsa Mexicana Fresh Tomato and Chiles | Vegetarian Recipes

Salsa Mexicana Fresh Tomato and Chiles

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Ingredients:

  • 2 large tomatoes chopped
  • 4 jalapenos seeded and chopped
  • 2 small white onions chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 18 sprigs cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice or 2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Toss tomato jalapeno onion garlic and cilantro together
  • Add salt and lime juice or cider vinegar
  • Stir and let stand 30 minutes before serving
Sauteed Squash With Herb Dressing | Vegetarian Recipes

Sauteed Squash With Herb Dressing

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb summer squash yellow and green cut into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
  • 10 basil leaves chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • flaked sea salt
  • pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large fryingpan over medium-high heat When oil is hot add half the squash Fry until golden on each side turning them every few minutes Set aside and add the rest of the squash and repeat
  • Meanwhile mince together in a pestle and mortel garlic mint basil lemon juice and 1 tbsp of olive oil
  • When the second batch of squash is done add the first batch back into the pan Pour in the herb mixture Stir through and season with salt and pepper Add the toasted pine nuts Spoon onto a servingdish and drizzle over the balsamic and some fresh basil leaves Serve
Sauteed Zucchini With Garlic, Chili and Basil | Vegetarian Recipes

Sauteed Zucchini With Garlic, Chili and Basil

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Ingredients:

  • 3 large zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 1 red chili pepper deseeded and finely chopped
  • 12 leaves basil finely sliced
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese freshly grated

Steps:

  • Cut the zucchini into slices at a slight angle
  • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and fry the zucchini slices for about 2 minutes
  • Add the garlic and chili and fry a further minute
  • Sprinkle in the basil season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Transfer the zucchini to a warmed serving dish and scatter over the grated Parmesan Serve immediately
Savory Organic Golden Beets With Greens | Vegetarian Recipes

Savory Organic Golden Beets With Greens

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Ingredients:

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 cups water
  • one bunch beet with the tops red or yellow 3 medium sized beets
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 limes or 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Clean and dice beets
  • Clean green tops of beets
  • Crush and chop the garlic clove
  • Add the beets garlic salt into a HOT fry pan There is no need for oil because you are trying to braise the beets to keep the flavor
  • Turn the heat down to medium once the beets start to brown add the water until the beets are soft and can push a fork into them - about 20 minutes The water will evaporate down chop and add the greens and squeeze the lemon or lime into the dish cover and cook on medium heat until wilted Serve right away and enjoy
Scrambled Eggs amp; Asparagus 21 Day Wonder Diet Day 14 | Vegetarian Recipes

Scrambled Eggs amp; Asparagus 21 Day Wonder Diet Day 14

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Ingredients:

  • 170 g asparagus trimmed
  • cooking spray
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons skim milk
  • 1 small tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Boil steam or microwave asparagus until tender; drain
  • Meanwhile spray medium frying pan with cooking oil Whisk eggs egg whites and milk in medium jug Cook egg mixture in pan over low heat stirring until almost set
  • Serve asparagus and scrambled eggs sprinkled with tomato and parsley
Scrumptious Scramble | Vegetarian Recipes

Scrumptious Scramble

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Ingredients:

  • 6 egg whites
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 scallions sliced small
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced medium-small
  • 4 -6 tablespoons skim milk
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 -2 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2-3 teaspoons peanut oil

Steps:

  • Whisk together the egg whites yolks spices and milk
  • Stir in vegetables until well distributed in the mixture
  • Heat garlic in oil until sizzling
  • Add the egg-milk-spice-vegetable mixture Scramble over medium high - high heat until done to your desire Season as cooking with pepper and cilantro
Semi-Dried Tomatoes In the Oven | Vegetarian Recipes

Semi-Dried Tomatoes In the Oven

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Ingredients:

  • 16 roma tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 315F degrees
  • Cut the tomatoes into quarters
  • lengthwise Lay them skin side down on a wire rack in a baking pan
  • Sprinkle with salt if using
  • pepper
  • and thyme
  • Cook in the oven for 2 1/2 hours
  • checking occasionaly to make sure the tomatoes dont burn
  • Toss the tomatoes in the olive oil and leave to cool before packing into sterilized jars and sealing
  • Store in the refrigerator for 24 hours before using
  • NOTE To sterilize a storage jar
  • rinse it with boiling water and then place it in a warm oven until its completely dry dont dry it with a towel
Simple Blueberry Sandwich | Vegetarian Recipes

Simple Blueberry Sandwich

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Ingredients:

  • fresh blueberries
  • 1 slice soft bread white preferred
  • softened butter or margarine
  • honey
  • cinnamon

Steps:

  • If desired toast bread just a little to warm it taking care not to make it stiff
  • Spread butter on bread followed by honey cinnamon if using and then blueberries
  • Fold up like a taco and enjoy
Simple, but wonderful avocado dip | Vegetarian Recipes

Simple, but wonderful avocado dip

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Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 16 ounces sour cream
  • hot pepper sauce
  • garlic
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt

Steps:

  • Take the avocados and get rid of the skin and the seed
  • Mash them up
  • you can do it using a simple potato masher or even a fork
  • Add garlic and mix well
  • Stir in about half of the sour cream
  • Add spices and hot sauce and stir well
  • Let sit for 5-10 minutes
  • Leting it sit lets the hot sauce and garlic to go to work
  • Add as much sour cream as you want
  • The more you add the more heat you will take away
  • Enjoy with veggies or chips
Simply Spiced String/ Green Beans | Vegetarian Recipes

Simply Spiced String/ Green Beans

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Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs fresh string beans
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Wash and trim the string beans
  • I usually start out with more string beans than the 3 pounds called for in the recipe since I eat a lot raw and not all of them make it into the pot
  • Combine with all the other ingredients in a 3 quart pot and mix
  • Cook covered on a small flame for 30 minutes
  • Drain
  • Serve warm or chilled
Sizzler's Cheese Toast | Vegetarian Recipes

Sizzler's Cheese Toast

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb butter slightly softened
  • 8 ounces parmesan cheese Grated
  • Italian bread Sliced

Steps:

  • In a mixer
  • cream together the butter and cheese
  • Preheat a griddle or large frying pan on medium-high
  • Spread cheese mixture on bread about 1/4 thick
  • Place bread cheese side down on griddle Cook until cheese has browned
Soy-Glazed Tofu and Carrots | Vegetarian Recipes

Soy-Glazed Tofu and Carrots

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • coarse salt
  • 8 -9 medium carrots cut into 2 inch thin lengths
  • 2 14 ounce packages extra firm tofu cubed
  • 4 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 -2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 -2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • Heat broiler
  • Set oven rack 5 inches from heat
  • In a large bowl whisk together vegetable oil soy sauce and 1 teaspoon salt
  • Add carrots; toss to coat
  • With a slotted spoon transfer carrots reserve bowl with marinade to broiling pan keeping carrots on one side
  • A few pieces at a time add tofu to marinade; turn gently to coat and transfer to broiling pan reserve remaining marinade
  • Broil until carrots are tender and tofu is browned turning tofu halfway through cooking time
  • Toss carrots occasionally more during the last few minutes of cooking 30-35 minutes
  • Transfer tofu and carrots to marinade bowl add scallions vinegar and sesame oil; toss gently to combine
Spicy Stir-Fried Eggplant Aubergine | Vegetarian Recipes

Spicy Stir-Fried Eggplant Aubergine

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Ingredients:

  • 4 Japanese eggplants cut into 1-inch cubes or two regular
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil or 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice of diluted in
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in wok or large skillet on medium high
  • Add eggplant
  • After 1 minute reduce heat to medium
  • Sprinkle with spice mixture
  • Stir
  • Cook stirring frequently for 15-20 minutes
  • Every minute add about 1 T lemon-water
Spinach Pasta Salad Recipe Kathyamp;039;s Vegan Kitchen | Vegetarian Recipes

Spinach Pasta Salad Recipe Kathyamp;039;s Vegan Kitchen

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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest you can add extra as per taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • INSTRUCTIONS
  • ASIAN TOFU
  • Press Tofu according to directions cut into two equal pieces and place in a container
  • Add all marinade ingredients together whisk and pour over tofu
  • Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour
  • MUSHROOMS
  • SLice mushrooms thin
  • Place in a container
  • Whisk marinade ingredients together
  • Pour over mushrooms
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour
  • GRILLING TOFU OR BAKE AIR-FRY OR SAUTE
  • Preheat grill to medium-low
  • Place tofu pieces directly on the grill or on a grill mat or in a grill basket
  • Then cook 7-8 minutes on each side
  • Remove from grill; wait until cool to the touch and then cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Set aside or place back into the container with the leftover marinade and refrigerate until ready to use
  • VEGETABLES
  • Dice white onion
  • Drain and chop water chestnuts
  • Cut ends off lettuce and clean
  • In a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat cook onions until translucent
  • Add mushrooms with the marinade and cook until marinade dissipates
  • Then add water chestnuts and cook for a few minutes
  • Then add cooked tofu
  • Toss with vegetables until heated through
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Stir-Fried Asparagus and Tomatoes | Vegetarian Recipes

Stir-Fried Asparagus and Tomatoes

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Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus trimmed and diagonally sliced into 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 4 green onions cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 2 small tomatoes cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Blend water and cornstarch together in a small bowl
  • Stir in soy sauce and salt and set aside
  • Preheat wok or heavy skillet over high heat
  • Add oil and heat about 1 minute
  • Add asparagus and green onions and stir fry about 4 minutes
  • Add mushrooms and stir-fry for 1 minute more
  • Stir soy mixture
  • Push vegetables to the side of the wok
  • Pour soy mixture in center of wok
  • Let bubble slightly then stir in vegetables
  • Cook and stir until mixture is bubbly
  • Add tomatoes and cook until heated through
Stir-fry Cabbage | Vegetarian Recipes

Stir-fry Cabbage

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 small cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
  • ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the central core from the cabbage and shred the leaves finely
  • Heat the oil until quite hot in a wok and then stirfry the cabbage for about 2 minutes
  • Toss in the soy sauce lemon juice caraway seeds and pepper to taste
Summertime Melon Smoothie | Vegetarian Recipes

Summertime Melon Smoothie

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Ingredients:

  • 2 small honeydew melon peeled seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • ice cube bunch of them

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients into blender mix
  • Blend less time for thicker fruitier smoothie
  • Blend longer and faster fora smoother smoothie
  • You may add some cold water if too thick and give it a blend
  • Garmish glass by slicing half way through a chunk or thick slice of melon and stick on glass rim
  • ENJOY
Super Easy Microwave Cheese Sauce for Lasagna | Vegetarian Recipes

Super Easy Microwave Cheese Sauce for Lasagna

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Ingredients:

  • 90 g butter
  • 1/3 cup plain flour
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 225 g cheddar cheese grated or use the whole 250g block

Steps:

  • Melt butter for 40 secs on high
  • Stir in flour amp; cook for 1 min on high
  • Gradually stir in milk
  • Cook for 4-6 mins on high stirring every minute
  • Stir in cheese
Swiss Baked Tomatoes in Cream | Vegetarian Recipes

Swiss Baked Tomatoes in Cream

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Ingredients:

  • 8 tomatoes ripe and red
  • 1/3 cup basil leaves this is approximate use a handful
  • 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • flaky sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground
  • 1 cup cream use generously

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 deg F/180 deg C use lower heat for convection ovens
  • Halve the tomatoes and pack snugly into an oven dish Put the basil leaves among the tomato halves
  • Scatter over the garlic sugar salt and pepper Pour over the cream
  • Bake for about 20 - 30 minutes until golden and bubbly
  • Serve with lots of toasted bread for dunking
Tangy Bang'n Mango Salsa | Vegetarian Recipes

Tangy Bang'n Mango Salsa

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Ingredients:

  • 1 mango peeled with pitt removed chopped
  • 4 roma tomatoes chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper with or without seeds membrane
  • 1/2 red onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup spinach leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro minced feel free to cut down I just love cilantro
  • 1 -4 garlic clove minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar
  • salt

Steps:

  • Add ingredients together and mix Let sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving
  • For an eaiser version I put the onion spinach jalapeno cilantro and garlic in the food processor and buzz a few times instead of hand chopping but alway hand chop the tomato and mango since they are the stars
Thai Cantaloupe Soup | Vegetarian Recipes

Thai Cantaloupe Soup

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Ingredients:

  • 1 medium cantaloupe
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3/4 cup grape tomatoes or 1 tomato chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 teaspoons nuoc nam fish sauce
  • 1 green onion minced
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro minced

Steps:

  • Half cantalope
  • discard seeds
  • scoop out flesh and set aside
  • Reserve shells to use for bowls
  • Heat oil in a saucepan
  • Add onion
  • Saut 2 minutes
  • Add cantaloupe flesh and tomatoes
  • Cook 5 minutes
  • Add the next 5 ingredients
  • Bring to a boil
  • Reduce
  • Simmer 5 minutes
  • Pure in batches
  • Return to pot
  • Re-heat
  • Ladle into shells
  • Top with the last 3
  • YUM
Thin Crust Pizza | Vegetarian Recipes

Thin Crust Pizza

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Ingredients:

  • 1 -9 inch pita bread
  • 3 tablespoons Miracle Whip light
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup sliced portabello mushroom
  • 2 small garlic cloves chopped
  • 3/4 cup low fat mozzarella cheese shredded

Steps:

  • pre-heat oven to 350 chop your veggies
  • spread your miracle whip all over pita bread then spread garlic into miracle whip
  • next spread your cheese and finally your veggies
  • cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted
Tita's Cucumbers With Olive Oil | Vegetarian Recipes

Tita's Cucumbers With Olive Oil

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cucumber
  • olive oil
  • salt

Steps:

  • Peel and slice cucumber into 1/4-inch slices/rounds Tita used to cut the seeded centers out of the cucumber slices for me This is not necessary
  • but I think its better You can also buy a seedless cucumber
  • Arrange cucumber slices on a large plate
  • Lightly pour or sprinkle olive oil over rounds
  • Sprinkle with salt
Tomato and Lentil Soup | Vegetarian Recipes

Tomato and Lentil Soup

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Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 leek thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot quasrtered and thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 250 g red lentils
  • 1 1/4 liters water
  • 350 ml tomato juice
  • 1 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper
  • chopped fresh parsley to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
  • Add the leek carrot onion and garlic cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or stirring frequently until the leek and onion are a little softened
  • Rinse and drain the lentils picking them over for any foreign matter
  • Add the lentils to the pan and stir in the waster juice and tomatoes Add the cumin coriander bayleaf and a large pinch of salt
  • Bring to the boil and reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 45 minutes or until the vegetables are tender
  • you can now puree the soup if you prefer it smoother or leave it as it is
  • Season well with salt and pepper before serving
  • Garnish each serving with a sprinkling of fresh parsley
Tomato Rasam Soup | Vegetarian Recipes

Tomato Rasam Soup

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Ingredients:

  • 2 medium tomatoes one quartered and one chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
  • 1 fresh hot green chili pepper cut into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 2 red chili peppers

Steps:

  • Puree the quartered tomato with the garlic in a blender of food processor Set aside
  • Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan Add the chopped tomato the ginger cilantro and green chile Turn the heat down and simmer 3 minutes
  • Add the tomato-garlic puree the curry or rasam powder cumin black pepper and salt and simmer 5 minutes
  • For the tempering oil
  • Combine the oil and mustard seeds in a small frying pan or saucepan over medium-high heat Cover the mustard seeds splatter and pop and cook until you hear the mustard seeds crackle 1 to 2 minutes Add the chiles and cook uncovered stirring until they start to brown about 30 seconds Pour immediately into the soup and stir Serve hot
Tomato Sauce With Pine Nuts, Capers, Olives and Raisins | Vegetarian Recipes

Tomato Sauce With Pine Nuts, Capers, Olives and Raisins

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Ingredients:

  • 1 28 ounce can plum tomatoes preferably San Marzano variety
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons golden raisins plumped in hot water then drained
  • 1/2 cup black olives pitted and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers chopped
  • salt to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Drain tomatoes into a measuring cup Reserve 1/4 cup of packing juice Roughly chop tomatoes and set aside
  • In a medium saucepan heat olive oil over low heat until shimmering Add garlic and cook gently until soft but not brown Add tomatoes raise heat to medium and cook tomatoes until they are soft and broken down about 15 minutes Add a little reserved juice if necessary but keep the sauce very thick
  • Meanwhile toast pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat until golden stirring or shaking and tossing often Stir into the sauce along with the raisins olive and capers Season sauce to taste and serve with fish or tossed with pasta
Tomato Soup | Vegetarian Recipes

Tomato Soup

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Ingredients:

  • 5 14 ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 celery rib chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes onion garlic celery parsley basil and bay leaf in a large pot Bring to a boil reduce to a simmer cover and cook until quite soft 1-2 hours
  • Remove bay leaves and puree soup with an immersion blender You can use a food processor or blender but both tend to add air and will make the soup distinctly pink instead of red
  • Add salt sugar and pepper Bring to a boil reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered 1-2 hours until thickened
Troppo Ice Blocks | Vegetarian Recipes

Troppo Ice Blocks

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Ingredients:

  • pineapple
  • banana
  • jackfruit
  • soursop
  • mango
  • rambutans
  • lychee
  • pommelo
  • star fruit
  • passion fruit
  • guava
  • papaya
  • oranges or orange juice

Steps:

  • Peel and core the fruits over a bowl to catch the juice
  • Cut the fruit into bite-size pieces and place in the bowl
  • Stir the fruit together and spoon the mixture into plastic cups until 2/3 full
  • Squeeze enough oranges for the juice to cover the fruit
  • Insert a wooden stick into the centre
  • Freeze overnight in the freezer
Tweaked Fat Free Italian Dressing | Vegetarian Recipes

Tweaked Fat Free Italian Dressing

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons fat-free Italian salad dressing
  • 1 tablespoon salsa

Steps:

  • Mix together and pour onto your salad Mmm
Ultimate Browned Vegetable Stock | Vegetarian Recipes

Ultimate Browned Vegetable Stock

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Ingredients:

  • 3 onions unpeeled quartered
  • 3 large carrots unpeeled halved stem ends removed
  • 8 celery ribs with leaves each broken in half
  • 3 beets quartered
  • 2 heads garlic whole heads papery skin left on cut in half across the middle to expose each garlic clove
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil use a mild flavored one
  • 1/4 cup tamari soy sauce low sodium or 1/4 cup shoyu soy sauce low sodium
  • 7 cups room temperature water preferably spring divided
  • 1 -3 cup shiitake mushroom stems see description above
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorn

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F Spray and 11 X 13-inch backing pan with cooking spray
  • Place the onions carrots celery beets and garlic in the pan Drizzle with the oil and toss to coat the vegetables Pour over the soy sauce and bake until the vegetables are deeply browned almost burnt-looking about 1 hour
  • Transfer the vegetables to a large heavy soup pot Add 5 cups of the water and the remaining ingredients
  • Pour the remaining 2 cups of water into the baking pan and using the blade since of a spatula scrape up all those wonderful browned caramelized bits on the bottom Add this to the soup pot
  • Bring the water to a boil and then turn down the heat and simmer partially covered 30 minutes Cool slightly and strain
Vegan Tofu Mayonaise | Vegetarian Recipes

Vegan Tofu Mayonaise

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs tofu
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and mix until smooth
  • Add preferred type of milk to get to desired consistency
  • Store in fridge in jar
Vegetable Stew Aubergine/Eggplant, Tomato, Pepper amp; Potato | Vegetarian Recipes

Vegetable Stew Aubergine/Eggplant, Tomato, Pepper amp; Potato

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Ingredients:

  • 250 g aubergines
  • 250 g potatoes
  • 200 g tomatoes
  • 250 g bell peppers capsicums
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Slice the aubergines lay in a colander and sprinkle with salt Cover with a plate put a weight on top and leave to one side for the juices to drain out while you are preparing the rest of the vegetables
  • Peel and dice the potatoes peel deseed and chop the tomatoes and deseed and slice the peppers Heat half the olive oil wash and dry the aubergines and fry in the oil until crisp on the outside
  • In a separate pan fry the peppers and potatoes together in the remaining oil until just soft Then add the aubergines tomatoes and garlic Season and simmer for one hour
  • Serve hot or cold
Vegetarian Egg-Drop Soup | Vegetarian Recipes

Vegetarian Egg-Drop Soup

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons red miso
  • 2 cups teriyaki sauce
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 quart mushroom
  • 10 cups water
  • sea salt

Steps:

  • Using a cast iron frying pan heat up the butter and miso until melted Add some teryiaki sauce When hot add mushrooms and fry them until golden brown The miso will stick to the mushrooms and give them a meaty taste
  • In a separate pot add water and bring to a boil Once the mushrooms are brown dump the butter and mushrooms into the pot Bring water to boil
  • While water is coming to a boil crack the eggs and place them in a bowl Gently whisk them so that there are no bubbles
  • When water is boiling slowly add the eggs to the water Heat until they are cooked
  • Serve in simple bowl
Zucchini Squares | Vegetarian Recipes

Zucchini Squares

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Ingredients:

  • 3 1/2 cups zucchini shredded I used the food processor
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped fine
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 5 eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • salt pepper
  • 1 dash Tabasco sauce I did several dashes
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano I skipped the oreganoI don't know why
  • 1/2 teaspoon sage
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded also works well with Swiss cheese
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped fine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 325 degrees
  • Place shredded zucchni in a large colander and sprinkle with 1 tbls salt Let drain for 30 minutes Remove zucchini from colander and pat dry with paper towels
  • In a skillet over medium heat
  • saute in olive oil onion
  • zucchini and garlic until onion is clear Turn off heat
  • then stir in vinegar and sugar Let cool
  • In a bowl
  • whip eggs Add the remainder of ingredients and mix well
  • Pour mixture in 9x11 greased pan Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until top is set Allow to cool in the pan
  • then cut into 2 inch squares Serve cold or warm
  • I dont know
  • if it was my oven -- but it took closer to 45 minutes for it too set
Zucchini, Tomato and Feta Gratin | Vegetarian Recipes

Zucchini, Tomato and Feta Gratin

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Ingredients:

  • 4 medium tomatoes
  • 2 medium courgettes
  • 150 g feta cheese
  • dried oregano to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 400F/200C
  • Slice courgettes and saut them in a little bit of olive oil
  • Thinly slice tomatoes a food processor would be ideal for that job
  • Layer tomatoes at the bottom of a baking dish
  • Spread sautd courgettes over the tomatoes
  • There is no need to salt the vegetables as the feta will be salty enough
  • Crumble feta cheese and sprinkle on top
  • Sprinkle oregano over the feta
  • Put in the oven for 25 minutes or until feta is browned