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Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup
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Basic Lentil soup recipe with garlic onions and tomatoes.
Servings Prep Time
6 People 30 Minutes
Cook Time
65 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 People 30 Minutes
Cook Time
65 Minutes
Lentil Soup
Print Recipe
Basic Lentil soup recipe with garlic onions and tomatoes.
Servings Prep Time
6 People 30 Minutes
Cook Time
65 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 People 30 Minutes
Cook Time
65 Minutes
Ingredients
Servings: People
Instructions
  1. Rinse the rice. In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to
  2. In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, then add rice. Return to a boil, stirring once, then reduce heat and simmer about 20 - 30 minutes, until water is absorbed.
  3. Rinse the lentils.
  4. Place them in a soup pot and cover with 2-3 cups of water or broth. Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes or until lentils are soft.
  5. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add onion and tomato. When onion is transparent, add seasoning and garlic. (to prevent sticking, you may need to add water, a tablespoon at a time.) Cook 1-3 minutes, until vegetables are coated and mixture is a paste.
  6. Add paste to lentils and stir.
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve over rice.
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Chayote & Corn Stuffed Chilies With Red Sauce

Chayote & Corn Stuffed Chilies With Red Sauce
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A variation of the Mexican Chili Relleno. Quite good!
Prep Time
60 minutes
Prep Time
60 minutes
Chayote & Corn Stuffed Chilies With Red Sauce
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A variation of the Mexican Chili Relleno. Quite good!
Prep Time
60 minutes
Prep Time
60 minutes
Ingredients
Filling
Batter
Red Sauce
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Roast chili peppers according to your favorite method. (If you do not have a gas-stove or an open flame, heat the oven to the hottest temperature, then bake the peppers on a heavy-duty baking sheet, turning if necessary to char all sides.)
  2. The roasted peppers are placed in a bowl, covered, then allowed to steam a few minutes to help facilitate removal of the skins. Carefully remove skins from roasted peppers, leaving stems attached. Remove seeds by cutting a slit along one side of each pepper and gently scraping and rinsing out seeds and attached membranes. Pat dry and set aside.
Filling
  1. In a heavy skillet, heat oil on medium-high.
  2. Add garlic, onion and chayote, cook until onion is translucent and mixture begins to brown, stirring frequently.
  3. Remove pan from heat and add corn, chili pepper, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice, stirring to combine well.
  4. Gently mix in breadcrumbs and nutritional yeast.
  5. On a flat surface, open up one pepper at a time and spread about 3 tablespoons of the filling mixture down the center of each. Carefully roll sides of pepper around filling to enclose, pressing firmly to shape. (Chilies may be prepared ahead of time to this point, covered, and refrigerated up to 24 hours.)
Batter
  1. In a pie plate or shallow dish, stir together cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt.
  2. Gradually mix in water to form a batter of medium consistency.
  3. Heat 1-1/2 inches of oil in a large skillet over medium heat*.
  4. Lightly roll each stuffed chili pepper in flour.
  5. Carefully coat each pepper with batter, as evenly as possible, using stem to help drag chili through mixture, and a spoon to spread batter over top of chili if necessary.
  6. Fry chilies in hot oil, two at a time, until lightly browned, turning once. It should take about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  7. Remove and drain on absorbent paper.
Red Sauce
  1. In a food processor or blender, puree garlic and onion with tomato sauce.
  2. Transfer to a saucepan and add water, ground red chili pepper, salt, cinnamon and cumin.
  3. Cook sauce over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
To Serve
  1. Spoon a little sauce onto each plate, spreading it around in a spiral fashion with the back of the spoon to form a large circle.
  2. Place a chili onto circle of sauce, drizzling a bit of additional sauce over top if desired, and garnish with a few slices of avocado and/or some finely minced cilantro leaves.
  3. A black bean salad and slices of cooling fresh melon and/or tropical fruits would be nice accompaniments.
Recipe Notes

*The temperature and freshness of the oil is important. If conditions are right, each chili will absorb LESS than 1 tablespoon of oil.

If chilies must be prepared in advance, reheat just before serving by placing them on a baking sheet in a preheated 350 F. oven until hot and crisp.

 

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Carrot Pate

Carrot Pate
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Serve this pate with crackers or toast, or you can serve it as a dip with crisp, raw vegetables.
Servings Prep Time
6 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 45 minutes
Carrot Pate
Print Recipe
Serve this pate with crackers or toast, or you can serve it as a dip with crisp, raw vegetables.
Servings Prep Time
6 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 45 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. For this recipe you may use a food processor instead of a blender to puree the carrots. Mash the carrots roughly before pureeing them. You might need to add a little extra water; in which case, simmer the puree, flavored carrots for a little while longer. The puree should not feel wet.
  2. The addition of two tablespoons of tahini will make the pate taste richer and help hold the ingredients together.
  3. In a medium saucepan, saute the carrots, onions, garlic and dill in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the water, cover, and simmer until the carrots are tender (about 20 minutes).
  5. Puree until a smooth paste and return to the saucepan.
  6. Combine the dissolved arrowroot, miso, salt and tahini, if you wish. Add this mixture to the pureed carrots.
  7. Bring to a slow simmer, stirring constantly and cook until the pate detaches itself from the sides of the pan.
  8. Remove from heat, turn the pate mixture out onto a lightly oiled serving dish and let cool.
  9. Serve the pate with crackers or toast, or serve it as a dip with crisp, raw vegetables.
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Capetown Fruit & Vegetable Curry

Capetown Fruit & Vegetable Curry
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Apples, Zucchini, Green Beans make up this vegetable salad.
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Capetown Fruit & Vegetable Curry
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Apples, Zucchini, Green Beans make up this vegetable salad.
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 60 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Saute the onions in the peanut oil for 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic, ginger & curry spices & continue to saute, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the zucchini & water & stir well so that the spices don't stick to the pot. Cover & simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Mix in the green beans, apple, peppers & dried apricots.
  5. Simmer gently, covered for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally & add a little more water if needed to prevent sticking.
  6. When the fruit & vegetables are quite tender, stir in the raisins, the conserve & the lemon juice.
  7. Taste & adjust to your liking if necessary. If you need it to be more spicy, add more cayenne or garam masala. If you want it sweeter, add more conserve. Tarter, add more lemon juice.
  8. Serve on a bed of rice, topped with nuts & banana.
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Cabbage & Dumpling Soup

Cabbage & Dumpling Soup
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Cabbage with Tofu Dumplings.
Servings Prep Time
8 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 45 minutes
Cabbage & Dumpling Soup
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Cabbage with Tofu Dumplings.
Servings Prep Time
8 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 45 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
Dumplings:
  1. Blend tofu with water till smooth.
  2. form into 1/2-inch balls & set aside.
Soup:
  1. Mince core of cabbage & shred leaves finely.
  2. Heat oil in soup pot. Add cabbage & saute over medium heat till golden.
  3. Add water & bay leaf. Return to a boil, add dumplings, cover & simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. The dumplings should be floating on the top at this point.
  5. Remove bay leaf. Dilute soy sauce in a bit of the broth, add to the soup.
  6. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  7. Serve, garnishing with scallions.
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Blue Cabbage Rolls

Blue Cabbage Rolls
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Blue Cornmeal gives these cabbage leaves a twist.
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Blue Cabbage Rolls
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Blue Cornmeal gives these cabbage leaves a twist.
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: People
Instructions
  1. While steaming cabbage leaves, mix remaining ingredients except cheese in a saucepan and stir with a wire whisk over medium heat until mixture is very thick. Be careful to keep mixture stirred thoroughly.
  2. Roll 1 tablespoon mixture in each cabbage leaf.
  3. Place in baking dish and cover with cheese. Bake for 10
  4. Bake for 10 minutes at 300˚ F.
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Baked Noodles With Spinach & Yogurt

Baked Noodles With Spinach & Yogurt
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Noodles, Cheese, Spinach and Yogurt cassarole.
Servings Prep Time
4 People 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 People 45 minutes
Baked Noodles With Spinach & Yogurt
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Noodles, Cheese, Spinach and Yogurt cassarole.
Servings Prep Time
4 People 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 People 45 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: People
Instructions
  1. Gradually add noodles and salt to rapidly boiling water so that water continues to boil; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender. Drain noodles in colander.
  2. Preheat oven to 400.
  3. Combine yogurt and cottage cheese; combine noodles, spinach and onion with cottage cheese mixture.
  4. Pour into a 1-quart baking dish; top with Cheddar cheese.
  5. Cover and bake 20-25 minutes. Uncover and bake until cheese is melted and brown.
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Baked Flatbread With Garlic (Lahsooni Naan)

Baked Flatbread With Garlic (Lahsooni Naan)
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Naan with Garlic.
Servings Prep Time
12 Flatbreads 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 Flatbreads 60 minutes
Baked Flatbread With Garlic (Lahsooni Naan)
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Naan with Garlic.
Servings Prep Time
12 Flatbreads 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 Flatbreads 60 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: Flatbreads
Instructions
  1. Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Set aside.
  2. Whisk water and egg replacer.
  3. Mix egg replacer, soy milk and canola oil in a large bowl.
  4. Add flour mixture to soymilk mixture and stir until dough forms a ball. Knead briefly, place in a greased bowl and cover with a damp towel. Let dough rest in a warm, draft-free area for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil
  6. Lightly oil baking sheets.
  7. Saute garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes. Set aside.
  8. Lightly coat hands with vegetable oil and knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  9. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each into a ball.
  10. Flatten each ball with hands, roll into an oval about 3/8" thick and stretch ends to form a teardrop shape (wide at base and tapering to a point on top).
  11. Place on baking sheets and brush with garlic oil.
  12. Bake on middle rack for 6 to 8 minutes.
  13. After baking, place under broiler to brown.
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Baked Bean Creole

Baked Bean Creole
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A Spicy version of Baked Beans
Servings Prep Time
6 people 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 45 minutes
Baked Bean Creole
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A Spicy version of Baked Beans
Servings Prep Time
6 people 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 45 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Saute onions & garlic lightly in oil.
  2. Add pepper & celery. Fry for several minutes till tender.
  3. Stir in the flour & add tomatoes.
  4. Add tomato paste & herbs & beans.
  5. Mix in breadcrumbs. Add a little water if too dry.
  6. Spoon into oiled casserole & sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes at 350˚F.
  8. Serve with rice & salsa sauce.
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African Vegetarian Stew

African Vegetarian Stew
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African variation of a Vegetarian Stew.
Servings Prep Time
10 People 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
10 People 45 minutes
African Vegetarian Stew
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African variation of a Vegetarian Stew.
Servings Prep Time
10 People 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
10 People 45 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: People
Instructions
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
Recipe Notes

** Parsnips may be substituted for the kohlrabi.

* Chickpeas

Serve the couscous separately if desired.

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