Lemon Walnut Hummus
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 TBSP lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp coriander 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp sea salt or kosher salt In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for 2 to 3 mins, shaking the pan occasionally to ensure even browning. Transfer the nuts to a small bowl to cool. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, oil, lemon juice, garlic, spices & salt until smooth. Rub the walnuts in your hands a bit to try & remove/discard some of the papery skin...
Read MoreWinter Vegetable Pate
water 1 medium onion, diced 1 sweet potato, peeled & cut into 1-inch cubes (anywhere from 1.5 to 2 cups) 1 heaping cup of butternut squash cut into 1 inch cubes 2 TBSP soy sauce, divided 2 heaping TBSPs sesame tahini butter, coconut oil, or olive oil, drizzled over the top to taste Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add about 1 TBSP water & water-saute the onion until translucent, about 5 mins (add a little extra water if you need to). Add sweet potato, squash, 1 TBSP soy sauce & about 1/2 cup water & bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, & simmer over low heat...
Read MoreTempeh Salad Sandwich
coconut oil 8 oz package of soy tempeh, cut into strips 1 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 2 TBSP fresh parsley, chopped (or more) 1 TBSP fresh basil, chopped (or more) 2 carrots, grated 1 scallion, diced high quality mayo to taste Heat the oil in skillet over medium heat and cook the tempeh strips until nicely browned on both sides (adding extra oil as needed). Remove from heat, stir soy sauce, and chop tempeh into smaller pieces. In a medium mixing bowl, add all the ingredients (including mayo) and mix well. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE...
Read MorePureed Beans w/ Garlic, Onion & Cilantro
2 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 medium onion 6 cloves garlic, minced or crushed 1 can adzuki beans (or pintos or black beans) 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp pure salt large handful of fresh cilantro (as much or as little as you want) Heat oil over medium low heat. Add onion & gently cook about 10 mins, stirring frequently until onion is slightly browned. Add garlic & saute about 2 mins. Add beans, cumin & salt & cook a few mins longer. Transfer mixture to food processor or blender, add cilantro & puree until smooth. Garnish w/ extra cilantro if desired....
Read MoreDate-Nut Sandwich Spread
8 oz organic cream cheese 3/4 cup pitted dates (or less) 1/2 cup walnuts Place dates in a food processor & process until coarsely chopped. Add cream cheese & walnuts & process again until combined. Spread on your favorite bread. Save extra spread in a sealed container in the fridge. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Adapted from “1000 Vegetarian Recipes.” ~ This spread is on the sweet side, so use less dates if you like it milder. For those avoiding certain foods, this recipe falls into the...
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