This Veg Frankie recipe is a Indian recipe. It can be served as a snack, breakfast or a light dinner. Ingredients For Tortillas -Take one bowl wheat
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Recipe submitted by trubullz, 08/28/10
Tasty Tofu Tostadas
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
olive oil
1 package extra firm tofu
1 small red onion, sliced
1 large avocado
1 Roma tomati
juice of 1 lime
small handful cilantro
4 tortillas
mixed greens
hot sauce
vegan feta cheese
Directions:
1. In a skillet, heat up the olive oil on high. Cut block of tofu into 1/4- 1/2-inch slices (12 for one block). Marinate tofu in hot sauce. Cut 4 1/2-inch slices of red onion. Place all of this goodness in hot skillet – let cook until brown on each side ~ 15 min total
2. While that is happening (don't forget to flip!), get started on making magic guac…
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Recipe submitted by vegdudette, 08/25/10
Infamous White Sauce
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1/2 package frozen spinach OR 2 cups frozen broccoli
vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons vegan butter
2 cups pasta-anything except for angel hair, spaghetti, etc
garlic salt (I use McCormick Sea Salt and Garlic Grinder)
pepper
3-4 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
Directions:
1. Start boiling water for the pasta. Add pasta to boiling water as soon as its ready. In a small pan spritz some oil over low heat. Add the spinach or broccoli and the garlic. Saute and then set aside.
2. In a medium pot, drop the butter in…
indian cookware consists of stainless steel cookware, copper bottom cookware. The indian kitchen cookware has a variety of pots and pans.
Find here Lentil recipes that make a meal more nutritious. Lentil salad or lentil curry can make a meal more nutritious.
This Lentil recipe is an easy one using mung beans. You can also make this with any other whole lentils or beans. It is served with rice or roti etc
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This rava besan potato dosa pancake is a good dish to serve at breakfast or as a snack. Ingredients for the rava besan potato dosa – besan – 1cup -
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Recipe submitted by HappyCianci, 07/27/10
"Magic Shell" Mango
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 ripe mango, chilled
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
Directions:
1) If coconut oil is solid, heat just until it becomes liquid (not hot).
2) Whisk oil and cocoa powder together and drizzle over chilled sliced mango. The chocolate/coconut mixture hardens like "magic shell" ice cream topping!
Source of recipe: I wrote this recipe.
Makes: 1 serving, Preparation time: 5 minutes
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Recipe submitted by Kikilola, 07/27/10
Carrot & Courgette Ribbon Salad
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 courgette, washed
1 carrot, washed
Salad dressing
Directions:
1) With a vegetable/potato peeler, peel carrot and courgette lenthways into strips/ribbons. Remember to turn the courgette after a couple of peels get a bit of green edge on some of the ribbons – makes it pretty! Mix the ribbons together.
2) Drizzle your favorite dressing over the ribbons – I love a basic oil dressing with lemon or lime juice, bit of cider vinegar and S&P.
Source of recipe: I did it.
Makes: 1 to 2 servings, Preparation time: 5 minutes, Cooking time: n/a
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Recipe submitted by dannibazaar, 07/27/10
Fat Free Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 cup nondairy milk
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons applesauce
1 tablespoon fat free vegan mayonnaise or soy yogurt
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coffee extract (optional)
1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons cocoa or carob
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons corn starch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 (or more) cup chocolate or carob chips
Directions:
1) Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Farenheight. Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
2) In a medium sized …
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Recipe submitted by Belsandia, 07/26/10
Seitan Recipe Indian Style with Broccoli
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 fresh green serrano chili, trimmed and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
1 tablespoon garam masala powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 can light coconut milk
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons peanut butter or peanut sauce
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into small chunks
8 ounces seitan, chopped into small pieces
2 cups broccoli florets, trimmed and cut into small pieces, including stalks
1 cup fresh tomato, cut into small chunks
1/…
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Recipe submitted by KayceeBassett, 07/26/10
Mac and Cheese
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
½ pound pasta
3 tablespoons vegan margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon mustard
2 cloves garlic (large, mince and mash completely)
1 2/3 cup soymilk
½ cup shredded vegan cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded vegan monterey jack cheese
Directions:
1) Boil a pot of water for your noodles. Cook noodles to your liking.
2) Melt your margarine in a sauce pan on low heat, so that it does not dissolve. Slowly add all powdered ingredients while continuously stirring, until it for…
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Recipe submitted by Kikilola, 07/26/10
Herby Butter Bean and Potato Mash
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
6 to 8 small to medium new potato
1 – 15 ounce can butter beans, rinsed
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
Salt and pepper
herbs (dried or fresh) – parsley and chives are good
Vegan margarine, to taste
Directions:
1) In a large pot, combine potatoes, garlic and butter beans and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 mins or so, or until potatoes are tender. Drain and return to pot.
2) Mash together, adding the margarine, herbs and seasoning according to taste.
I usually add both dried and fresh herbs, depending on what I've got to hand, I just …
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Recipe submitted by benjie, 07/26/10
Fried Rice
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
2 cups uncooked rice
8 ounces mung bean spouts
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 yellow onion
Bragg's liquid aminos
Sesame oil
Crushed red pepper
Chinese 5 spice
Vegetable oil
Garlic or garlic powder
Directions:
1. Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, dice onion and garlic.
2. Heat vegetable in wok and saute mushrooms, onions, mung bean spouts, and garlic. Add cooked rice, stiring to combine. Add crushed red pepper, Chinese 5 spice, sesame oil, and bragg's liquid aminos to taste.
Source of recipe: -
Makes: 4 servings, Preparation time: 15 minutes, Co…
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Recipe submitted by kubishar, 07/25/10
Cookie-like Granola Bar
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 1/2 cups liquid vegan sweetener (agave, molasses, corn syrup, or a mixture)
1/ 4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups peanut or other nut butter
2 cup puffed rice – not "rice crispie" type, but puffed.
1/2 cup powdered soymilk
1/3 cup sunflower seed or other seeds
1/2 cup nuts (slivered almonds, pecan chips, etc)
1/2 cup craisins, raisins, or other dried fruit
1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
1/4 cup bran or wheat germ
3 cup quick oats
Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 340 degrees Fahrenhe…
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Recipe submitted by kubishar, 07/25/10
Backpacking Vegan Pudding
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1/2 to 1/3 cup sugar
1/3 to 3/4 cup cocoa powder
3 tablespoon Instant Clear-Jel
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons powdered soy milk – vanilla or plain flavor
1 teaspoon vanilla powder – optional
1 1/2 to 2 cups water
Directions:
Note : Instant Clear-Jel is a no cook corn based thickener. Search on the
internet for your best price. You can substitute it, but I wanted a no-cook
version to cut down on fuel consumption while backpacking.
It is not the same as Sure-Jel.
1. Mix all dry ingredients in a regular size zip-top baggie.Shake it again very very well. T…
PANEER BHARE PAPAD can be served as a wonderful snack or a starter. It is liked by kids as well as grownups. ——————————————
Bottle gourd is also known as doodhi or lauki in Hindi. This soup is easy to make. It is quite filling too. Ingredients for bottle gourd soup. 1 bottel
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Recipe submitted by VeggieAlchemy, 07/24/10
Don Hector's Guacamole
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
3 ripe avocados, peeled and seeded
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
1 medium tomato, diced
4 to 5 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 teaspoons fresh oregano, roughly chopped or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
1 teaspoon (or more) Serrano pepper, finely minced (optional)
3 tablespoons (give or take) fresh lime juice
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Directions:
1) Dice up all your veggies, minus the avocado and set aside.
2) In a medium bowl add the avocados and mash them with a fork, leaving small…
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Recipe submitted by SheilaWallin, 07/23/10
Peppers and Peas Pasta Salad
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 pound tri-colored rotini
1 yellow pepper
1 orange pepper
1/2 cup fresh peas
2 cloves garlic
1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil
Pinch of rosemary
Pinch of thyme
Salt to taste
Directions:
1. Boil water and cook the rotini pasta as directed on the box. After straining the cooked pasta, place it in a large bowl.
2. While pasta cooks, finely chop the yellow and orange peppers. The chopped pieces should be small enough to stick between the spirals of the pasta. Chop or mince the two cloves of garlic.
3. Pour the olive oil, chopped peppers, peas, and minced …
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Recipe submitted by Yeatsa, 07/22/10
Super Easy Falafel
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
Falafel:
1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
1/2 white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Canola oil, for frying
Tzatziki Sauce:
1 cup vegan sour cream or plain vegan yogurt
1/4 cup grated cucumber
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper, to taste
Directions:
Falafel:
1. Grind up the chickpeas in a food processor.
2. Add onion, flour, and seasonings (cumin, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper). Keep…
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Recipe submitted by SheilaWallin, 07/21/10
Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1-1/2 cups flour
1 cup chunky peanut butter (Teddie's Super Chunky is best)
3/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup melted vegan margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 to 2 tablespoon of vegetable oil
Directions:
1. In a bowl, thorougly combine all ingredients except for the oil (flour, peanut butter, sugar, vegan margarine, vanilla, and baking powder).
2. Add the oil as needed to get a dough-like consistency.
3. Roll the dough to create 2" balls and place on un-greased cookie sheet.
4. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.
Source of recipe…
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Recipe submitted by pumpkinqueen, 07/21/10
Pasta Ponza
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
vegan butter (or something to grease with)
2 cups red cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup capers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
1 pound ziti or penne pasta
1-1/4 cups vegan cheese
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Use vegan butter to grease an 8" by 8" glass baking dish. In it, place red cherry tomatoes, yellow cherry tomatoes, c…
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Recipe submitted by quintess, 07/21/10
Low-Fat Basil Garlic Linguine
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
8 ounces whole grain linguine (or gluten-free)
Sublime Sauce:
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, lightly drained
4 to 5 medium cloves garlic, pressed or minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 cup (packed) fresh basil, cut into thin ribbons
1 teaspoon sea salt
freshly ground pepper, to taste (I use about ½ teaspoon)
Directions:
1. Begin cooking the linguine according to the directions on the package.
2. While the noodles are cooking, you can place the Sublime Sauce ingredients for th…
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Recipe submitted by number5, 07/21/10
Sweet Potato LauLau
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
8 ti leaves (washed) OR aluminum foil (not as good)
16 luau leaves
1 yellow sweet potato, cut into 1"-wide rounds
1 okinawan sweet potato, cut into 1"-wide rounds
2 to 4 pinches of Hawaiian salt, to taste
8 pieces of string to tie laulau together (optional)
Steamer, Bamboo Steamer, Dutch oven, or Imu (hawaiian outdoor oven)
Enough water to fill the bottom of your steamer with 1" of water.
Directions:
May add other veggies in the middle of the laulau… In the past I've added carrot (big chunks only). I've also stuffed the middle with baked tofu and sweet po…
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Recipe submitted by quintess, 07/21/10
Everything Nice Popcorn
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
4 teaspoons oil (coconut, sunflower, or non-virgin olive)
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
2 tablespoons vegan margarine
2 tablespoons agave nectar
2 tablespoons organic sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Directions:
1. Place a heavy pot with a tight fitting lid over medium-high heat. Add the oil and the popcorn kernals. To prevent it from burning, you will want to shake the pot frequently. This will distribute the oil and keep the popcorn kernels from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Be sure to hold onto the lid w…
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Recipe submitted by RawFoods, 07/21/10
Fiesta Corn Salad
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
3 to 4 ears fresh corn (organic is important to avoid genetic engineering)
1 tomato, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch chili powder
1 pinch cumin
1 pinch sea salt
Directions:
Shave the kernels off the corn cob with a sharp knife into a bowl and toss thoroughly with remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.
Source of recipe: This recipe is adapted from my book entitled "Raw Food and Hot Yoga" which is available…
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Recipe submitted by laur b., 07/21/10
Quick and Easy Raspberry Oat Bars
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
Crumb Mixture:
2 1/4 cups flour (I've only used white, have not tried other flours)
1 cup sugar
1 cup oats
1 cup vegan butter, softened (not melted)
1 egg replacer (I used 1 tablespoon ground flax mixed with 3 tablespoon water, heated and let sit until gooey)
Filling:
3/4 cup raspberry preserves (or whatever flavor suits your fancy)
Directions:
1) Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine crumb mixture ingredients in large bowl. Mix by hand with a pastry blender or beat with mixer on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2) Set as…
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Recipe submitted by hayleylujah, 07/20/10
German Pizza
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
pizza dough for one pizza (can be homemade or store bought)
1 cup kale
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (95-gram) Yves Italian sausage, thinly sliced
3/4 cup sauerkraut
1/4 cup shredded chedder soy cheese
Directions:
1. Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees F. Roll out your pizza dough on to a pizza pan and put it in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until it’s lightly golden brown.
2. Meanwhile saute the kale and garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for about 5 minu…
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Recipe submitted by hayleylujah, 07/20/10
Balsalmic Pasta and Beans
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (or any other small pasta shapes)
2 tabespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon vegan chick’n bouillion powder (I use Bill’s Best Chick’Nish seasoning)
1/2 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup water
2-1/2 tablespoons balsalmic vinegar
2 teaspooons olive oil
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes with onions, drained
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
Directions:
1. Cook pasta as directed on package.
2. While the pasta is cooking, in a small sauce pan stir together th…
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Recipe submitted by hayleylujah, 07/20/10
Zesty Italian Crescent Casserole
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups ground beef substitute
1 cup spaghetti sauce (use your favorite kind)
1/3 cup shredded chedder soy cheese
3 tablespoons vegan sour cream
3 triangles of uncooked Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Rolls
1/2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon vegan margarine, melted
Directions:
1. Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Add the onions and olive oil to a sauce pan over medium heat and s…
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Recipe submitted by carrot_wench, 07/20/10
Blueberry Cheezecake
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
Crust:
10 to 12 graham crackers (approximately 1 pack, plus a few more)
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons agave nectar, or other liquid sweetener
1/3 cup vegan margarine (e.g., Earth Balance),
plus 2 more tablespoons if You're from the Southern U.S.
Cheezecake Filling:
12 ounces silken tofu, firm or extra firm
8 ounces vegan cream "cheese" (e.g., Tofutti brand)
1 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise (e.g., Vegenaise)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons arrowroot powder
5 tablespoons non-dairy milk (e.g., soy or almond…
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Recipe submitted by No Cruel T, 07/19/10
Tangy Organic Potato Salad
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
5 large organic red potatoes, cubed
1 to 2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons organic apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons organic olive oil
1/4 teaspoon organic ground cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons organic dried dill
fresh ground organic peppercorns
1 tablespoon organic yellow mustard
1/3 organic red onion, tiny dice
3 large organic radishes, quartered and sliced thin
1/2 organic cucumber, seeded and diced
2/3 cup organic black olives, sliced
Directions:
1. Place cubed potatoes in pot and fill with water to cover potatoes. Add 1 tablespoon sa…
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Recipe submitted by rasa, 07/19/10
High Protein Brownies/Bars
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
Dry Ingredients:
1 cup soy flour
1 cup gluten flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar or equivilant sweetener
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup craisons or raisons
handful each chopped pecans, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, chocolate chips
Moist Ingredients:
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup soy, almond or rice milk
Directions:
1. Mix all dry ingredients together. Mix peanut butter and milk together as best as possible.
2. Combine moist ingredients with the dry mixture. Stir until incorporated.
3. Pour batter into 9" x 11"…
