1,000VeganRecipes
TableofContentsIntroductionAppetizersandSnacks
Ragin'CajunPopcornAsianFusionPartyMixSesamePitaChipsTortillaChipsBlackSesameWontonChipsRoastedChickpeasFieryPumpkinSeedsPersonalizedTrailMixAgave-GlazedPecansFive-SpicedWalnutsCurriedCashewsEdamameWithCoarseSaltJerk-SpicedSoyJerkyFlowerPowerGranolaSquaresGreen-GreenGuacamoleBlackAndGreenOliveTapenadeBack-To-BasicsHummusRoastedRedPepperHummusWhiteBeanAndDillHummusSmokyChipotle-PintoHummusBabaGhanoushThree-BeanDipBlackBeanAndSun-DriedTomatoDipMylie'sSecretQuesoDipLayeredBeanDipCucumberAndGreenOliveDipLemonyEdamameDipSushi-InspiredEdamame-AvocadoDipCreamySpinach-TahiniDipSassySpinachDipWithRoastedGarlicSalsaAndPintoBeanSpreadFour-SeedBreadSpreadGoldenSunshineRoastedVegSpreadEggplantWalnutSpreadZa'Atar-SpicedRoastedRedPepperSpreadWhiteBeanAndArtichokeSpreadTempeh-PimientoCheezeBallSmoothAndSavoryMushroomPâtéMarinatedOlives
Sesame-ShiitakeWontonCrispsCheezyCashew–RoastedRedPepperToastsJicama-GuacamoleBitesLemonAndGarlicMarinatedMushroomsCherryTomatoesStuffedWithWhirledPeasSnowPeasStuffedWithSun-DriedTomatoHummusArtichoke-And-Walnut-StuffedBelgianEndiveLentil-PecanCountry-StylePâtéMushroom-WalnutPâtéMango-AvocadoSpringRollsLemongrassTofuAndSnowPeaSpringRollsSesameSeitanAndSpinachSpringRollsVietnamese-StyleLettuceRollsLemonyRice-StuffedGrapeLeavesCouscousDolmasRainbowSushiAvocadoAndAsparagusSushiRollsAsparagusWrappedInPhylloPinto-PecanFireballsMushroomsStuffedWithSpinachAndWalnutsSpicyChipotlePotatoQuesadillasBabyPotatoesStuffedWithRoastedBellPepperAndWalnutsMushroomCroustadesCherryPeppersStuffedWithSun-DriedTomatoesAndPineNutsCajunTofuCrunchiesBasicBruschettaClassicCrostiniFrenchOnionPastryPuffsShiitakesInPuffPastryTempehTacoBitesSavoryArtichokeSquaresChickpeaPancakeWithRosemarySesame-CilantroScallionPancakesGinger-Lime–GlazedBeanCurdSkewersTempehSataySataySauceVeganWontonWrappersIn-Lieu-Of-CrabWontonsSteamedVegetableDumplingsArtichoke-MushroomPhylloPacketsVegetablePakorasPotatoSamosasChickpeaKoftaWithChutneyDippingSauce
SaladsButterheadLettuceAndWalnutSaladWithRaspberry-WalnutVinaigrette
RomaineAndGrapeTomatoSaladWithAvocadoAndBabyPeasArugulaAndAppleSaladWithCreamyMustardDressingMixedLettucesWithWhiteRadish,SnowPeas,AndYuzuDressingStrawberryFieldGreensWithBlackOlivesAndToastedPineNutsWatercress,Fennel,AndAvocadoSaladWithDriedCherriesAndMacadamiasLeafLettuceAndGrilledRadicchioSaladWithLemonyDressingBabyGreensWithPear,Pecans,AndGingerDressingGreekGoddessSaladSpinachSaladWithAlmonds,FujiApple,AndFigsSpinachSaladWithOrange-DijonDressingChoppedSaladCarrotAndOrangeSaladWithCashewsAndCilantroDazzlingVegetableSaladCucumber-RadishSaladWithTarragonVinaigretteMangoAndSnowPeaSaladAutumnHarvestSaladIndonesianGreenBeanSaladWithCabbageAndCarrotsGiardinieraChilledCucumberSaladDaikonSaladSesameCucumberSaladEggplantAndBellPepperSaladCornAndRedBeanSaladCaponataSaladYellowMungBeanSaladWithBroccoliAndMangoGreenBeanAndPearSaladWithAlmondsCranberry-CarrotSaladWithCitrus-WalnutVinaigretteFennel-OrangeSaladWithBlackOlivesAndPineNutsYellowBeetSaladWithPearsAndPecansEndiveAndOrangeSaladWithToastedPecansFreshTomatoSaladTuscanBreadAndTomatoSaladSyrianBreadSaladEdamameAndSnowPeaSaladWithLime-GingerDressingRetroPotatoSaladReduxFrench-StylePotatoSaladThree-AlarmPotatoSaladRoastedPotatoSaladWithChickpeasAndSun-DriedTomatoesPotatoAndWhiteBeanSaladWithRoastedRedPepperGerman-StylePotatoSaladPotatoSaladWithArtichokeHeartsAndGrapeTomatoesPotatoSaladWithSeitanStripsAndTarragon-MustardVinaigretteIndonesian-StylePotatoSaladSweetPotatoAndBroccoliSaladWithPomegranate-PeanutDressingCreamyColeslaw
German-StyleKool-SlaRedCabbageSlawWithBlack-VinegarDressingAsianSlawCrunchySesameSlawRainbowSlawBroccoliSlawWithAppleAndWalnutsTahiniBroccoliSlawSpicySouthwestern-StyleColeslawTropicalBlackBeanSaladWithMangoWhiteBeanSaladWithFennelAndAvocadoWarmLentilSaladWithWalnutsLentilSaladWithChilesSouthwesternThree-BeanSaladBlackBeanAndCornSaladWithCilantroDressingGrilledVegetableAntipastoSaladWithChickpeasProvençalWhiteBeanSaladWhiteBeanAndBroccoliSaladWithParsley-WalnutPestoChickpea"Tuna"SaladInAvocadosPuttanescaSeitanAndSpinachSaladCurriedWalnut"Chicken"SaladChinese"Chicken"SaladRiceSaladWithCashewsAndDriedPapayaRoastedCauliflowerAndRiceSaladWithDijonVinaigretteWhiteAndWildRiceSaladWithWalnuts,Cranberries,AndFigsBrownRiceSaladWithBlack-EyedPeasEightTreasureBarleySaladPistachio-PearCouscousSaladGoldenCouscousSaladClassicTabboulehGardenVarietyCouscousTabboulehQuinoaSaladWithBlackBeansAndTomatoesSouthwesternQuinoaSaladWithPintoBeansAndCornMediterraneanQuinoaSaladPastaSaladWithGrilledSummerVegetablesWinterPastaSaladWithCreamyMustardVinaigretteTarragonPastaSaladWithRedAndGreenGrapesCaliforniaPastaSaladFarfalleWithCrunchyCrucifersAndCreamyPoppySeedDressingLast-MinuteItalian-StylePastaSaladMacaroniSaladCreamyCurryPastaAndVegetableSaladRotiniRemouladeAsianNoodleSaladWithTempehSesameUdonSaladWithAdzukiBeansAndBabySpinachChilledGlassNoodlesWithSnowPeasAndBakedTofu
Mango-AvocadoSaladWithMacadamiasAndPomegranateSeedsBlazingSunsetSaladFruitSaladInWinterSummerBerriesWithFreshMintCurriedFruitSalad"MixedGrill"FruitPlatterFruitSaladWithAHintOfHeatOrangeAndFigSaladWithWalnutsAndDriedCherriesStrawberry,Mango,AndPineappleSaladWithBanana-LimeDressingCherryBerryWatermelonSaladBasicBalsamicVinaigretteDijonVinaigretteOh-My-GoddessDressingTarragon-ChiveVinaigretteCarrot-GingerDressingGreenOliveHerbDressingCreamyCucumberDressingCreamyArtichokeDressingSesame-OrangeDressingLemonyWhiteMisoVinaigretteCreamyAvocadoDressingCreamyTahiniDressingLime-CilantroDressingCitrusVinaigretteGingerSoyVinaigrette
Sandwiches,Pizza,andMoreTempehReubenSandwichesPortobelloPo'BoysTastesLikeTunaSaladSandwichesSloppyBulgurSandwichesCurriedTofu"EggSalad"PitasGardenPatchSandwichesOnMultigrainBreadCreamy,CrunchyFruit-And-NutSandwichesMarinatedMushroomWrapsPeanuttyTofuRoll-UpsGardenSaladWrapsTempeh-Walnut"Chicken"SaladWrapsAvocadoAndTempehBaconWrapsChickpea-TomatoWrapsTofuWaldorfSaladWrapsTeriyakiTofuWrapsTofu-TahiniVeggieWrapsDeconstructedHummusPitasMuffalettaSandwichesFalafelSandwiches
VietnamesePo'BoysTempehTantrumBurgersGrilledPortobelloBurgersMacadamia-CashewPattiesPecan-LentilBurgersBlackBeanBurgersSome-Kinda-NutBurgersGoldenVeggieBurgersRedLentilPattiesInPitaWhiteBeanAndWalnutPattiesCurriedChickpeaPattiesPintoBeanPattiesWithChile-Lime"Mayo"SearedPortobelloFajitasBeer-MarinatedSeitanFajitasSeitanTacosRefriedBeanAndSalsaQuesadillasSpinach,Mushroom,AndBlackBeanQuesadillasBlackBeanAndCornBurritosRedBeanBurritosBasicPizzaDoughVeganMargheritaPizzaPortobelloAndBlackOlivePizzaEbap(EverythingButAnimalProducts)PizzaWhitePizzaWithPotato,Onion,AndYellowTomatoesSpicySouthwestern-StylePizzaTapenadeAndTomatoPizzaSpicyMushroomAndHotPepperCalzonesRoastedVegetableStromboliSpicyTempehEmpanadasQuickPinto-PotatoEmpanadasLentilWalnutPastiesMushroomTurnoversIndian-StylePizza
SoupsLightVegetableBrothRoastedVegetableBrothRootVegetableBrothMushroomVegetableBrothDashiGreensAndBeansSoupGoldenBeetSoupWithATwistChile-LimeTortillaSoupHeartyMinestroneSoupBroccoliNoodleSoupPotatoAndKaleSoup
ShiitakeMushroomSoupWithSakeMushroomMedleySoupGoldenHarvestSoupVersatileVegetableSoupSummerVegetableSoupCaramelizedFrenchOnionSoupRoastedTomatoSoupVeganMatzoBallSoupVeganMatzoBallsVietnamese-StyleNoodleSoupMisoSoupHotAndSourSoupTomYumRibollitaTuscanTomatoAndBreadSoupMoroccanVermicelliVegetableSoupMulligatawnySoupSouthern-StyleBeans-And-RiceSoupWithCollardsChickpeaAndFennelSoupFarroAndWhiteBeanSoupWithItalianParsleyGumboZ'HerbesTwo-PotatoSoupWithRainbowChardSweetPotatoAndPeanutSoupWithBabySpinachMexicanFideoSoupWithPintoBeansBlackBeanSoupWithASplashSpicyBlackBeanOrzoSoupBlackBeanAndCornSoupThreeBeanSoupSpicyPintoBeanSoupSobaAndGreenLentilSoupWhiteAndWildMushroomBarleySoupGreenAndYellowSplitPeaSoupRiceAndPeaSoupLemonyLentilAndRiceSoupMoroccanLentilAndChickpeaSoupCornAndPotatoChowderCurriedButternutAndRedLentilSoupWithChardTomatoOrzoSoupLaksaComeHomeAsparagusEdamameBisqueGoldenPotatoSoupThai-InspiredCoconutSoupCreamOfBroccoliSoupCarrotSoupWithGingerCreamyTomatoSoup
ButternutSoupWithASwirlOfCranberryCreamOfFennelSoupSquashSoupWithPecansAndGingerRootVegetableBisqueCurriedPumpkinSoupSpinach,Walnut,AndAppleSoupSpicyWhiteBeanAndTomatoSoupPeanuttyTwo-PotatoSoupZucchiniAndButterBeanBisquePumpkinSoupWithChipotlePureeChestnutBisqueWithFreshPearCreamOfArtichokeSoupWatercress–WhiteBeanSoupWithToastedPineNutsCreamyMushroomSoupCreamyPotato-ChardSoupAlmondSoupWithCardamomRoastedVegetableBisqueGardenGazpachoThree-TomatoGazpachoWithChipotleCrèmeGazpachoWithDitaliniAndChileAioliBlackAndGoldGazpachoSenegaleseSoupSweetPotatoVichyssoiseChilledAvocado-TomatoSoupCucumberCashewSoupChilledCarrotSoupChilledBeetSoupWildCherrySoupSummerFruitSoupJewelboxFruitSoup
PastaandNoodlesEgg-FreePastaDoughOrecchietteParmasioMarinaraSauceSpaghettiAndT-BallsPastaArrabbiataLinguinePuttanescaRadiatoreWithAuroraSauceSicilianPenneWithTomatoesAndEggplantPenneWithVodka-SpikedTomatoSaucePerciatelliWithSlow-RoastedTomatoSauceFettuccineWithChardAndRedLentilTomatoSauceTagliatelleWithPorciniBologneseSauceZitiWithAbruzzeseVegetableRagù
LinguineWithLigurianPestoOrzo,WhiteBeans,AndTomatoesWithLemonySpinachPestoFettuccineWithPuttanescaPestoTricolorRotiniWithPestoBiancoPenneWithPeanutPestoRotiniAndAlmond-MintPestoWithOrangeZestCampanelleAndZucchiniWithSquashBlossomsAndSunflowerPestoGemelliWithGreenBeans,Potatoes,AndBasilPestoRadiatoreWithWalnut-ParsleyPestoPastaPrimaveraOrecchietteWithRapiniPenneWithCreamyAsparagusSauceFusilliWithFennelAndSun-DriedTomatoesZitiWithRedPepper–WalnutSauceCarbonara-StyleSpaghettiPagliaEFienoWithPeasLemon-KissedLinguineWithGarlickyWhiteBeanSauceFarfalleWithWhiteBeansAndRoastedAsparagusPenneWithChickpeasAndRosemaryFettuccineWithFreshFigsAndWalnutsAngelHairPastaWithOliveOilAndGarlicPenneWithWhiteBeans,RedChard,AndGrapeTomatoesInspiredBySpaghettiWithWhiteClamSauceZitiWithCatalanVegetablesAustrianNoodlesAndCabbagePersianNoodlesAndLentilsClassicTofuLasagnaRedChardAndBabySpinachLasagnaRoastedVegetableLasagnaLasagnaWithRadicchioAndCreminiMushroomsLasagnaPrimaveraTex-MexLasagnaBlackBeanAndPumpkinLasagnaLasagnaPinwheelsPenneBakedWithEggplant-TomatoSauceCreamyCashewFettuccineWithMushroomsAndPeasBakedMacAndCheezeMacAndChardBakedPastaShellsAndBroccoliWildWestPastaBakeCheezyTomatoMacaroniPastitsioPastaGratinWithProvençalVegetablesBuckwheatNoodlesWithCabbageAndPotatoesChard-StuffedManicottiWithCreamyCashewSauce
SpinachManicottiWithWhiteWalnutSauceSpicyEggplantAndTempeh-StuffedPastaShellsPumpkinRavioliWithPeasAndCaramelizedShallotsArtichoke-WalnutRavioliWithSageAndWalnutSauceTortelliniWithOrange-ScentedTomatoCreamSauceGnocchiWithRedWine–TomatoSaucePierogiWithFriedOnionsVegetableLoMeinWithTofuSesameSobaNoodlesPadThaiSpringtimeRiceNoodlesWithCoconutCrèmeBokChoyAndGinger-SesameUdonNoodlesSzechuanSesameNoodlesWithAsparagusChineseNoodlesAndBroccoliWithSpicyBlackBeanSauceSpicySesameNoodlesWithGreenBeansDrunkenSpaghettiWithTofuSingaporeNoodlesWithTempehKoreanNoodleStir-FryNoodlesWithSpicyPeanutSauceIndianDoubleChickpeaNoodles
MainDishesThree-BeanChiliFour-AlarmChiliChineseBlackBeanChiliNewWorldChiliJerk-SpicedRedBeanChiliRedBeanAndBulgurChiliRedBeanJambalayaJamaicanRedBeanStewBeansBourguignonArgentineanBeanAndVegetableStewAfrican-InspiredRedBeanStewBrazilianBlackBeanStewBlackBeansAndWildRiceBlackBeansWithSerrano"Aioli"TuscanWhiteBeansAndBroccoliRabeThree-BeanCassouletMapleBakedBeansChickpea,Tomato,AndEggplantStewChickpeaAndVegetableCurryCoconut-PeanutChickpeasAndVegetablesTamarindChickpeaStewPomegranate-InfusedLentilAndChickpeaStewPomegranateMolassesAutumnMedleyStew
Moroccan-SpicedChickpeaAndSweetPotatoStewEdamameDonburiYellowDalWithSpinachThreeLentilDalBlackBeanAndBulgurLoafChickpeaAndVegetableLoafMillet-ToppedLentilShepherd'sPiePiccata-StyleCashewChickpeaMedallionsBlackBeanAndWalnutCroquettesVegetableFriedRiceCaribbeanRice,Squash,AndPeasWildRiceAndMilletCroquettesGreenTeaRiceWithLemonSnowPeasAndTofuBrownRiceAndLentilPilafSavoryBeansAndRiceMexicanGreenRiceAndBeansItalianRiceWithSeitanAndMushroomsCreoleRiceAndRedBeansSpanishRiceAndBeansBrownRiceWithArtichokes,Chickpeas,AndTomatoesCoconutJasmineRiceAndEdamameItalianTruck-StopArtichokeRisottoRoastedWinterSquashRisottoBarleyRisottoWithAsparagusAndMushroomsBarleyAndWinterVegetableStewBarleyPilafWithCarrots,Walnuts,AndGoldenRaisinsBasicPolentaPolentaWithSpicyTomatoRagùFriedDouble-CornGritsCouscousPilafCouscous-ChickpeaLoafQuinoaAndSummerSquashPilafQuinoaAndChickpeaPilafWithOrangeAndPistachiosQuinoaAndMixedVegetableSautéKashaWithRoastedSweetPotatoesAndPeasHerbedMilletAndPecanLoafMillet,Chard,AndWhiteBeanCasseroleMilletAndAmaranthLoafSavoryAmaranthPattiesSoy-GlazedTofuCajun-StyleTofuCrispyTofuWithSizzlingCaperSauceCountry-FriedTofuWithGoldenGravyOrange-GlazedTofuAndAsparagusTofuPizzaiola
"Ka-Pow"TofuSicilian-StyleTofuThai-PhoonStir-FryChipotle-PaintedBakedTofuGrilledTofuWithTamarindGlazeTofuStuffedWithWatercressAndTomatoesTofuWithPistachio-PomegranateSauceSpiceIslandTofuGingerTofuWithCitrus-HoisinSauceTofuWithLemongrassAndSnowPeasDouble-SesameTofuWithTahiniSauceTofuAndEdamameStewSoy-TanDreamCutletsMyKindaMeatLoafTempehAndVegetableStir-FryTeriyakiTempehBarbecuedTempehOrange-BourbonTempehPineapple-GlazedTempehAndSweetPotatoesCreoleTempehTempehWithLemonAndCapersTempehWithMaple,Mustard,AndBalsamicGlazeTemptingTempehChiliTempehCacciatoreIndonesianTempehInCoconutGravyGinger-PeanutTempehTempehWithPotatoesAndCabbageSouthernSuccotashStewBakedJambalayaCasseroleTempehAndSweetPotatoShepherd'sPieBasicSimmeredSeitanStuffedBakedSeitanRoastSeitanPotRoastAlmostOne-DishThanksgivingDinnerSeitanMilaneseWithPankoAndLemonSeitanWithDriedPlums,Olives,AndCapersSesame-CrustedSeitanPan-SearedSeitanWithArtichokesAndOlivesSeitanWithAncho-ChipotleSauceSeitanPiccataThree-SeedSeitanFajitasWithoutBordersSeitanWithGreenAppleRelishSeitanAndBroccoli-ShiitakeStir-FrySeitanBrochettesWithPeachesAndHerbs
GrilledSeitanAndVegetableKabobsSeitanEnCrouteSeitanAndPotatoTortaSeitanNoodleCasseroleRusticCottagePieSeitanWithSpinachAndSun-DriedTomatoesSeitanAndScallopedPotatoesCasseroleSeitanAndChickpeaStewSesame-BakedVegetablesRatatouilleVegetablePaellaThree-GreenTianEggplantPaprikashChardAndNewPotatoGratinWithHerbesDeProvenceSesameSpinachNoodlePieBroccoliAndWhiteBeansWithPotatoesAndWalnutsEggplantWithPomegranateWalnutSauceGardenVegetableStewMediterraneanVegetableStewPotatoAndArtichokeGratinWithSpinachAndPineNutsArtichoke-WalnutTartMushroomGoulashGreenBeanAndMushroomStroganoffTamarindEggplantWithBellPeppersAndMangoStir-FriedCurriedVegetablesSpinachSouffléRoastedCauliflowerAndShallotsWithMilletArtichokeAndChickpeaLoafGrilledVegetableSkewersWithMopSaucePastry-WrappedPortobellosSpinach,WhiteBean,AndPineNutStrudelRoastedVegetableStrudelIndonesianVegetableStewMoroccanVegetableStewBellPeppersStuffedWithWhiteBeans,Mushrooms,AndWalnutsQuinoaAndPintoBean–StuffedPeppersMillet-StuffedBellPeppersWithWatercressAndOrangeCabbageRollsStuffedWithBulgurAndChickpeasSweet-And-SourKashaCabbageRollsStuffedEggplantRollsOrzo-And-Spinach–StuffedEggplantCouscous-StuffedEggplantPotato-And-Artichoke–StuffedPortobelloMushroomsPeruvian-InspiredStuffedPotatoesPotatoesStuffedWithFennelAndPeas
GreatStuffedPumpkinButtercupSquashStuffedWithPistachio-ApricotRiceFruit-StuddedMillet-StuffedAcornSquashBlackBean,Rice,AndMango-StuffedSquashSesame-StuffedSpaghettiSquashThreeSistersStuffedSquashWinterSquashWithForbiddenRiceStuffingWalnut-And-Cranberry–StuffedSweetPotatoesSicilianStuffedTomatoesSpaghetti-StuffedTomatoesQuinoa-StuffedZucchiniPesto-And-Ditalini–StuffedZucchini
VegetableSideDishesBasicVegetableFrittersMediterraneanArtichokeSautéTed'sArtichokeAndGreenBeanBakeAsparagusDijonOrange-DressedAsparagusStir-FriedSesameAsparagusRoastedLemonAsparagusWithPineNutsBeetsWithGreensAndSliveredApricotsSherry-BraisedBabyBokChoyBroccoliSautéWithTofuFetaTofuFetaBroccoliWithBlackBeansAndWalnutsBroccoliWithAlmondsSpicySautéedBroccoliRabeRoastedBrusselsSproutsBrusselsSproutsWithShallotsAndDillweedBraisedCabbageAndApplesLemon-GlazedBabyCarrotsWithCranberriesMarsalaCarrotsCarrotsAndParsnipsWithDicedAppleCardamomCarrotsWithOrangeTzimmesSpicyIndianCauliflowerRoastedCauliflowerWithLemonAndCapersCreamyCauliflowerBraisedCeleryWithBlackOlivesRainbowChardWithGojiBerriesAndPistachiosSlow-SimmeredCollardGreensCornFrittersSpicyCoconutCreamedCornGinger-TamariBraisedEggplantIndianEggplantFritters
EscaroleWithGarlicAndCapersFennelWithOlivesAndSun-DriedTomatoesLemonBraisedFennelGreenBeansNiçoiseGreenBeansAndGrapeTomatoesGreenBeanCasseroleReduxGreenBeanBakeWithCrispyLeeksKaleAndSweetPotatoesThaiKaleWithCoconutMilkMadeiraMushroomSautéShiitakeSnowPeaStir-FrySpicySautéedPeaVinesBasicMashedPotatoesMashedPotatoesAndGreensRosemary-ScentedMashedPotatoesWithLimasFennelAndGarlicMashedPotatoesSpicedOven-RoastedPotatoSticksRosemaryFingerlingPotatoesWithCaramelizedShallotsRoastedBabyPotatoesWithSpinach,Olives,AndGrapeTomatoesPotatoAndRootVegetablePaillassonPotatoPancakesWithGreenOnionsSweetPotatoPancakesRum-SpikedSweetPotatoesWithPomegranatePecansSpicedSweetPotatoesWithDriedCherriesSweetPotatoAndAppleGratinThyme-ScentedSweetPotatoesWithBlackOlivesAndGarlicRoastedRatatouilleGratinCaramelizedRootVegetablesWinterSaladSautéSesameSpinachIndian-SpicedSpinach(Saag)BabySpinachWithLemonAndGarlicSpaghettiSquashWithTomatoesAndBasilOrange-And-Maple–BakedAcornSquashBourbon-BakedSquashYellowSquashWithCorn,Edamame,AndDillRoastedRosemaryYellowSquashAndChayoteZucchiniSautéWithSun-DriedTomatoes,Olives,AndPeppersZucchiniWalnutFrittersRoastedZucchiniAndTomatoesCornmeal-CrustedFriedGreenTomatoesPanko-FriedGreenTomatoesWithPeanutSauceCurryRoastedVegetablesVersatileRoastedVegetablesBalsamicBraisedVegetables
GrilledVegetableSkewersWithCharmoulaSauceChimichurriGrilledVegetables
BreadsBasicWhiteBreadWholeWheatRaisinBreadThree-GrainBreadOatmeal-WalnutBreadPestoPotatoBreadGreatGarlicBreadSunflowerArtisanBreadRusticLoafWithCuredBlackOlivesAndRosemaryQuickHerbBreadIrishSodaBreadWithGoldenRaisinsCornbreadFired-UpJalapeñoCornbreadPumpkinBreadWithCranberriesChocolateChipBananaBreadLemon-DrenchedBanana-MacadamiaBreadGinger-MolassesBreadWithBlueberriesOrange-Date-WalnutBreadApple"Waldorf"BreadSunflowerZucchiniBreadCarrotBreadWithCranberriesAndWalnutsBakingPowderBiscuitsDropBiscuitsMoroccan-SpicedSweetPotatoBiscuitsCornMuffinsChive-FleckedSpudMuffinsPB&JMuffinsOrange–ChocolateChipMuffinsCran-AppleMuffinsApricot-WalnutSconesCherry-HazelnutSconesChocolateChipSconesBlueberry-AlmondSconesRosemarySconesPestoFocacciaCaramelizedOnionAndWalnutFocacciaFocacciaWithSun-DriedTomatoesAndBlackOlivesFoccaciaWithShallots,Figs,AndBasilGrilledPorciniAndTomato-DustedGarlicFocacciaChapatiZa'Atar-SpicedFlatbreadCoriander-SunflowerSeedFlatbreadLemon-PepperFlatbread
SesameCrackersWholeWheatSesameCrackersFennel-ScentedFlaxCrackersWalnutOatCrackers
DessertsChocolateChipCookiesPeanutButterCookiesMaple-WalnutOatmealCookiesChocolate-CranberryOatmealCookiesAlmondShortbreadCookiesSesameCookiesVanillaWalnutCookiesPineNutCookiesChaiSpiceCookiesMolassesSpiceCookiesOrange-ScentedCoconutCookiesPeachyThumbprintCookiesHulaCookiesDoubleChocolateBrowniesChocolateCoconutBrowniesGinger-SpiceBrowniesPineappleSquaresBetterPecanBarsChocolate-AlmondBarsAgaveBaklavaPeanutButterAndChocolateBuckeyesChocolate–PeanutButterFudgeChocolateSmooshFudgeChocolate-AvocadoFudgeChocolate-BananaFudgeChocolate-MacadamiaCheezcakeTrufflesChocolate–AlmondButterTrufflesChocolate-CoveredPeanutButter–GranolaBallsApricot-WalnutBallsVeganWhiteChocolateVeganChocolateMousseCakeChocolate-RumCoffeeCakeMagicalMysteryChocolateCakeSpicyChocolateCakeWithDarkChocolateGlazeVeganPoundCakeBanana-WalnutCakeCrazyForCarrotCake"SourCream"CoffeeCakeOrange-CoconutCakeSpiceCakeWithMangoAndLime
AppleLover'sCakeGiantPeanutButter–ChocolateChipCookieCakeNot-So-PlainVanillaCheezcakeTripleCoconutCheezcakeChocolateSwirlTofuCheezcakePumpkinCheezcakeWithCranberryDrizzlePomegranateCheezcakeWithGlazedPecansLemon-LimeTeasecakeNo-BakeAvocadoCheezcakeThree-FlavorIceCreamCakeHotBananaIceCreamCakeWhiteCupcakesWithVariationsMom'sApplePieWithCranberriesPumpkinPieWithAHintOfRumSweetPotatoPiePecanPiePeachCrumbPieChocolateNo-BakeSilkPieWhiteChocolateHazelnutPieChocolateMintEspressoPieStrawberryCloudPieNo-BakeFreshFruitPieCashew–BananaCreamPiePeanutButter–IceCreamPieBananaMangoPieGinger-PearTartWithCranberriesAndWalnutsAppleTartWithWalnutCrustTwo-BerryCobblerAppleAndPearCobblerBlueberry-PeachCrispQuickAppleCrispBanana-PecanStrudelPearCrumbleBakedChocolatePuddingCashewChocolatePuddingChocolate-BananaPuddingSunsetFruitPuddingMaple-BakedRicePuddingWithDriedCranberriesCoconut-PistachioRicePuddingForbiddenBlackRicePuddingParadisePuddingBananaOrzoPuddingAvocado-RaspberryParfaitsStrawberryParfaitsWithCashewCrèmeVeganTiramisù
IndianPuddingSweetVermicelliPuddingChocolateAndWalnutFarfalleFreshCherry-VanillaBreadPuddingPumpkin-CranberryBreadPuddingChocolateBreadPuddingWithRumSauceGranola-StuffedBakedApplesPecanAndDate-StuffedRoastedPearsBananaFrittersWithCaramelSauceBakedBananasWithATwistOfLimeBlushingPoachedPearsGrilledOrangeAndStrawberrySkewersRum-SautéedPineappleAndBananasWithToastedCoconutAndPecansNellie'sPeachyMelbaFreshFruit"Sushi"AsianFlavorsFruitBowlSweetPolentaWithGrilledPineappleAndStrawberrySaucePineappleCouscousTimbalesWithBlueberrySauceLime-MaceratedMangosVeganDessertCrêpesSuzette-InspiredIceCreamCrêpesCaramelizedFigsInTuilesCherryClafoutisPearGratinWithCranberriesAndPecansStrawberryKantenSuspendedPeachKantenCherryVanillaNiceCreamChocolateNiceCreamCoffeeNiceCreamGinger-CoconutNiceCreamStrawberrySorbetCranberrySorbetMochaSorbetOrangeGranitaChocolateSauceFudgyChocolateSauceCaramelSauceWarmWalnutSauceBlueberrySaucePineapple-ApricotSauceSummerFruitSauceWinterFruitSauceGrandMarnierSauceStrawberry-MangoSauceFreshStrawberryTopping
VeganWhippedCreamCashewCrèmeLemon-CashewCrèmeVeganChocolateGanache"CreamCheese"Frosting"Buttercream"FrostingChocolateFudgeFrostingChocolatePeanutButterFrosting
BreakfastandBrunchGardenScrambleSoySausageScrambleScrambledTofuWithChilesAndSalsaPotato-TomatoFrittataRoastedVegetableFrittataKissMyGritsBreakfastCasseroleTwo-TomatoBrunchCasseroleSpinachAndMushroomStrataVeganEggsBenedictBountifulBreakfastBurritosBurritosBenedictMangoMorningQuesadillasCouscousBrunchCakeWithFreshFruitCloseToCottageCheeseCranberryPancakesWithOrange-MapleSyrupSpicedApplePancakesGinger-PearPancakesBanana-BlueberryPancakesJohnnycakesMaple-PecanWafflesPumpkinWafflesWithCranberrySyrupLemon-KissedBlueberryWafflesVeryVanillaFrenchToastFrenchToastWithCaramelAppleToppingPeanutButterAndBanana–StuffedFrenchToastGranolaGranola-InfusedOatmealCran-AppleOatmealMorningPolentaWithADrizzleOfMapleSyrupBreakfastBulgurWithPearsAndPecansDawn'sEarlyCouscousAppleCoffeeCakeBreakfastBranMuffinsBanana-WalnutBreakfastMuffinsTwo-PotatoHashPan-FriedSpuds
HashBrownPotatoesTempehBaconSesame-SoyBreakfastSpreadBreakfastParfaits
BeveragesPeanutButterAndBananaSmoothieTropicalSmoothieStoneFruitSmoothieSmoothiesInWinterStrawberry-BananaSmoothieFreshCherrySmoothieCreamyOrangeSmoothiePurpleHazeFruitSmoothiePapayaParadiseSmoothieFavoriteFruitSmoothieIndonesianAvocadoSmoothieThickAndCreamyMochaShakeMangoLassiRosewaterLassiMake-Your-OwnAlmondMilkHorchataGoodGreenDrinkRum-SpikedSoyNogSparklingPomegranate-LimePunchMulledCiderWassail-InspiredPunchHolidayCranberryPunchHotButter-FreeRumSoyLatteFrozenSoyCappuccinoHotCoffeeMochaCoconut-MochaIcedCoffeeOrangeAndCinnamon–SpicedCoffeeThai-StyleIcedTeaDairy-FreeChaiHotCocoaCranberry-PomegranateSpritzerCoconut-PineappleCoolerWhiteGrape–CitrusSpritzerMorningSunshineCoolerLemon-GingerRefresher
Sauces,Relishes,andCondimentsBasicBrownSauceBordelaiseSauceMadeiraSauce
MushroomSauceGoldenMushroomGravyFreshTomatoSauceChunkyFreshTomatoSauceRoastedYellowTomatoAndPepperCoulisBarbecueSauceRoastedTomato–RedChileSauceRancheroSauceVeganWhiteSauceCreamyCashewSauceMornay-StyleCheezeSauceHollandazeSauceBearnazeSauceWatercressSauceMiso-TahiniSauceLemon-BasilSauceRemouladeSauceTamarindSauceVeganAioliChipotleAioliHarissaSauceCoconut-PeanutSauceThaiPeanutSauceTahini-LemonSauceSpicyMangoSauceMango-PonzuDippingSaucePiquantGreenOliveSauceMaple-MustardSauceGinger-SoyDippingSauceApricotAndChileDippingSauceSesame-ScallionDippingSauceNothin'FishyNamPlaVeganWorcestershireSauceMangoChutneyFreshCranberryChutneyDriedFruitChutneyGreenTomatoChutneyPearAndAppleChutneyFreshMintAndCoconutChutneyGinger-PeachChutneyPestoPrestoBasilPistouBlackOliveAndWalnutPestoSpinachAndAlmondPestoFreshAndSun-DriedTomatoPesto
ParsleyAndSunflowerPestoFreshTomatoSalsaSpicyMangoAndRedPepperSalsaChipotle-TomatoSalsaPineapple-PapayaSalsaTomatilloSalsaSalsaVerdeCornRelishSpicedTomatoAndPeachRelishArtichoke,Tomato,AndRoastedPepperRelishGinger-PapayaRelishTripleCranberryRelishRedPepper,Mango,AndAvocadoRelishRedOnionAndAppleRelishPineapple-LimeRelishIndonesianChileSauceFreshTomatoKetchupVeganMayonnaiseChipotleMayonnaiseMustard-ChiveMayonnaiseWasabiMayonnaiseTofuSourCreamCucumberRaitaGinger-SoyMarinadeGarlic-HerbMarinadeLemonPepperMarinadeTeriyakiMarinadeTamari-DijonMarinadePungentPineappleMarinadeIndianSpiceRubSouthwesternSpiceRub
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Dedication
ForJon
Acknowledgments
Writingabookthiscomprehensivehasrequiredtheassistanceandsupportoffamily,friends,andexpertsthatIamprivilegedtoknow. Forgenerouslysharingrecipeswithme,IwanttogivespecialthankstoTalRonnenandFrancisJanes,aswellasNavaAtlas,PeterKumar,CoreyPortalatin-Berrien,ChristineWaltermyer,TamiNoyes,LisaDahlmeier,ToniDahlmeier,LauraYanne,LoriKettler,MylieThompson,MelissaLing,RobinDempsey,andAnnSwissdorf. Fordiligentlytestingrecipesforthisbook,I'mgratefultoTamiNoyes,TinaMatlock,CassandraGreenwald,JennaPatton,RussellPatton,AndreaWeaver,MelanieBaker,BeccaBennett,LindaEvans,ChessaHickox,LeaJacobson,LisaDahlmeier,ToniDalhmeier,LindaLevy,SandyBoss,KarenTaggart,KimHammond,RebeccaFischer,LauraFrisk,EdieFidler,RobinDempsey,MarthaCrofts,LeighHudson,MelissaLing,NancyShafran,SarahRyczek,CathyFrisinger,GinaMeyers,MaryJanskey,JohnBarstow,JanetAaronson,andAnnaWest. IamalsogratefultothestaffatJohnWiley&Sons,especiallymyeditor,LindaIngroia,forinvitingmetowritethisbookandforshepherdingthebookthroughouttheprocess,andassistanteditorCharleenBarilaforherdailyeditorialsupportanddiligenceontheproject.IappreciatethecarefulworkofproductioneditorAmyZarkos;coverdesignerJeffFaust;interiordesignerHollyWittenberg;artdirectorTaiBlanche,andcopyeditorJustineGardner.ThanksalsotoJanaNordstrandforallherpublicitysupport. Ialsowanttothankmyagent,StaceyGlickofDystel&GoderichLiteraryManagement,and,mostofall,myhusband,JonRobertson,forhissupport,encouragement,andassistancethroughoutthewritingofthisbook.
Introduction
AVeganKitchen
Fromacertainperspective,vegancookingcanbetrulymagical:youcanmakeroastswithoutmeat,sandwicheswithoutcoldcuts,creamsauceswithoutcream,cheesecakeswithoutcheese,andcakeswithouteggs.It'sacelebrationoftheworld'sdiversecultures,anhomagetogoodhealth,andawaytohonorandrespectalllife.It'sthewaveofthefuture,afuturethatisalreadywellbegun. Fillinganycookbookwithathousandrecipeswouldseemtobeadauntingtask,butespeciallysowhenthoserecipesarevegan.Somemaywonderhowonecouldmanagetofillsuchacomprehensivebookwithoutusingmeat,fish,poultry,eggs,cheese,dairy,orhoney—noanimalproductsofanykind.Thisbookisatestimonialtoalltherichandversatilewaystoeatvegan.Itmaysurpriseyoutoknowthatthebiggerchallengewashowtolimitthenumberofrecipestoonethousand.(Andyouwilllikelyfindwaystovarymyrecipes,expandingthepossibilitiesfurther.) I'vebeenhappilyveganformorethantwentyyears,andit'sastonishinghowoftenpeoplehaveaskedme:"Sowhatdoyoueat?"Theshortansweris:everythingandanything,aslongasitisplant-based.Withtherecipesinthisvolume,however,Inowhaveanewtangibleresponsetothatquestion. I'vedevotedmuchofmylifetodevelopingnewwaystoprepareclassicrecipeswithoutusinganimalproductsandhelpingothersexperiencetheversatility,ease,andexcitementofplant-basedcooking.Myyearsofbeingimmersedinthecooking(andeating)ofrichfoodsofallkindsactuallyhelpedmytransitiontoavegandiet.IrealizedthatmuchofwhatIlikedaboutcertaindisheswasthesaucesortheseasonings,anditdidn'tmakesensetomethat,justbecauseIchosenottoeatmeat,Ishoulddeprivemyselfoftheflavorsandtexturesoftraditionaldishes.Ididn'tskipabeatinfiguringoutwaystoadaptmanyofmyfavoritemeat-anddairy-centeredrecipesintoveganversions.1,000VeganRecipesistheresultofmorethantwenty-fiveyearsofexperienceasaformerrestaurantchef,cookinginstructor,andauthorofmorethanfifteencookbooks.TherecipesinthisbookreflectabroadrangeofcookingstylesandthewidevarietyofglobalcuisinesthatIhavegrowntolove.Readersfamiliarwithmypreviouscookbookswillnodoubtfindsomefamiliartried-and-truefavoriterecipesthatareapartofmostvegancookingrepertoire,suchasveganlasagnaandcheesecake,aswellasbasicssuchasmarinarasauce,pesto,andhummus.However,aswithanyonewholovestocook,myowncookingstylehasevolvedovertheyears,soevenwithintherealmofcertainfamiliarrecipes,you'llfindnewtwists,tweaks,andnuancesalongtheway.Inaddition,thisbookcontainshundredsoftotallynewrecipesthatI'vedevelopedespeciallyforthisbook,resultinginthemostwide-rangingandinclusivecollectionofveganrecipeseverassembledinasinglevolume. Whilevegetariancookinggrewinpopularityfromthe1970stothe1990s,inrecentyears,"vegan"hasbecomethenew"vegetarian."Theneedforacomprehensivevolumeofgreatveganrecipeshasneverbeenmoretimely.Tofillthatneed,1,000VeganRecipesistheone-stopsourceforawholenewgenerationofpeopleinterestedingoingallthewaywithhealthy,ethical,andenvironmentallyresponsibleeating.1,000VeganRecipesisthefirstcomprehensivebookofveganrecipes,containingnotonlyhundredsofflavorfulrecipesforeveryoccasionandtaste,butalsoinformativenotes,usefulnutritionandcookingcharts,andhelpfulkitchentips. Notjustforvegans,1,000VeganRecipesalsoservesasavaluableresourceforthemillionsofvegetarians,aswellasotherstryingtoeatahealthierdiet,andforwhomcookingcreativeandtastymealseverydaymaybeachallenge.Foranyonewholovestoeat,1,000VeganRecipescomestotherescuewithadiversecollectionofdeliciousinternationalrecipesforbreakfast,lunch,dinner,andeverythinginbetween. Therecipesaredesignedtoappealtocooksofallskilllevelsandabilities,fromnovicestoseasonedcooks.Witheasy-to-followinstructions,1,000VeganRecipesdeliversdeliciousdishestosatisfyavarietyoftastesandoccasions.Therecipesincludeglobalethnicfavorites,suchasPadThaiandPaella,family-stylecomfortfoodssuchasMillet-ToppedLentilShepherd'sPie,andelegantshow-stopperssuchasSeitanenCrouteandRoastedVegetableStrudel.Withthismuchvariety,therearerecipestoappealtoeveryone,includingchildrenwhowilladorekid-friendlyrecipessuchasBakedMacandCheezeandRusticCottagePie.Evenmeat-eaterswillenjoyflavorfulandsatisfyingdishessuchasCornandPotatoChowder,TagliatellewithPorciniBologneseSauce,andBrazilianBlackBeanStew. Withanemphasisonfreshwholefoods,therecipesin1,000VeganRecipesarealsoadieter'sdreambecausetheyarecholesterol-free,lowinsaturatedfat,andhighinfiberandcomplexcarbohydrates.Mostimportant,thesedeliciousrecipesofferendlessvariety,andthere'sacollectionofmenusatthebackthatwillhelpmakemenuplanningabreeze.Manyoftherecipesalsofeaturea"FAST"icon,indicatingquickandeasyrecipesthatcanbereadyin30minutesorless.You'llfindalistofalltheFASTrecipesinFastRecipes. WithinthesepagesyouwillfindtemptingappetizerssuchasSpicyChipotlePotatoQuesadillas,ShiitakesinPuffPastry,andSmokyChipotle-PintoHummus,aswellasavarietyofsoothingsoupsandrefreshingsalads.Awealthofheartymain-dishrecipesfeaturepasta,beans,andgrains,aswellasfabulouswaystopreparetofu,tempeh,andseitan("wheat-meat").Therearealsorecipesforsidedishes,beverages,condiments,sauces,andtemptingdesserts,suchasPeachCrumbPie,SpiceCakewithMangoandLime,andChocolateSwirlTofuCheezecake,aswellasrecipesthatareidealforbuffetsandcocktailpartiessuchasPinto-PecanFireballs,MushroomCroustades,andTempehTacoBites. Whenhostingaget-together,itcanbedifficulttoknowwhoeatsmeatanddairyandwhodoesn't,butsumptuousdishessuchasChard-StuffedManicottiwithCreamyCashewSauceandSeitanandPotatoTortacantaketheguessworkoutofentertaining.In1,000VeganRecipes,theseductiveflavorsoftheseandmanyoftheothertantalizingrecipesareperfectforcompanyandfamilymealsalike.
SevenStepsToAPlant-BasedDiet
Takeafewmomentsanddoaself-assessmentofhowyoucurrentlyeat.Thenusetherecipesinthisbooktoguideyou.1.Makealistofthemealsyounoweat.Becomefamiliarwithbeans,seitan,andotherplant-basedproteinandsubstitutethemformeatinyourfavoritestews,chili,andsoups.2.Rethinkvegetablesidedishes:Addbeansand/orgrainstomakeamoresubstantialmeal.3.Avoidbleachedgrainsandpastas—whitebreadandwhitepastaarenutritionallydeficient—andfocusonwholegrainsfoods.Preparemorefreshvegetablestogowiththem.4.Eachweek,prepareat least twoor threenewvegan recipes.Soon,youwillhavea full repertoire to rotateandkeepyourmealsinteresting.5. Take a new approach to breakfast and lunch using soymilk on your cereal andmaking your sandwiches onwhole-grainbreads.6.Keepawell-stockedpantrysoyouneverhaveanexcusenottocookagreatveganmeal.7.Whendiningout,patronizerestaurants thatofferveganoptions.ManyThaiandChineserestaurantspreparegreat tofuandvegetable dishes, and Indian restaurant menus contain wonderful bean and vegetable items (just be sure they omit ghee oryogurt).TherearealsoveganoptionsinItalian,Mexican,Greek,Moroccan,andothercuisines.
WhyWeGoVegan
Veganshavebeenaroundforthousandsofyears,andplant-basedeatinghasbeenknownbyvariousnames.Somepeoplecallthevegandiet"strictvegetarian,"butitismoreaccurately"purevegetarian,"theoriginalnameandmeaningof"vegetarian."Astheword"vegetarian"driftedtoincludeeggsanddairy(lacto-ovovegetarians),anewtermwasneededforthepurists."Vegan"wascoinedin1944byDonaldWatson,founderofTheVeganSocietyintheU.K.Asmorepeopleseekhealthyalternativestomeatanddairy,vegansarethefastestgrowingsegmentbecausemanyvegetariansarenowshiftingtopureplant-baseddiets.Peoplewhochoosevegandosochieflyforthreereasons:ethics,environment,andhealth,oracombinationofallthree.Ethics
Whatdoethicshavetodowithwhatyoueatfordinner?Peoplewhogoveganbywayofconsciencebelieveitiswrongtokillanimalsforfood.Supportingthatbeliefisclearproof,documentedbyresponsibleinvestigators,ofthecruelconditionsoffactoryfarmsandroutine,inhumaneslaughteringpractices.Thebrutalevidencespansthefullspectrumofthebeef,veal,pork,andpoultryindustries. Thecommitmentofethicalvegansdoesn'tstopwithdiet,butextendstoavoidingallanimalrelatedproducts,suchasleather,silk,fur,andwoolproducts.Theyevenavoidproductssuchassoapsandcosmeticsthatcontainanimalproducts,purchasingonlythoselabeled"cruelty-free"or"vegan,"aswellasavoidingproductsmadebycompanieswhouseanimaltesting.(SeeResourcesforbooksandWebsitescontainingmoreinformationonthisaspectofveganism).Intermsofethics,choosingveganfoodischoosingadietofcompassion.Environment
Asidefromtheethicalandhealthissues,meatproductionhasawellknowndeleteriouseffectontheenvironment,rangingfromdeforestation,topollution,tothewasteoffreshwater.Thefactisthatmeatproductionisthemostinefficientandwastefuluseoflandandwateronecoulddevise.OverhalfofthewaterconsumedintheUnitedStatesisusedforanimalfeed.Theamountofwaterneededtoproduceanentiredayoffoodforahumanrequiresonlyafractionofthewaterneededfortheproductionofonepoundofmeat.MuchoftherainforestbeingclearedinSouthAmericaisnotforhumanfoodbutforfeedforcattleforbeefexports.Thepollutionfrommeatconsumptionisdevastatingandincludesmountainsofanimalwasteandchemicalrun-offthatspoilstherivers,lakes,andoceans.Theplant-baseddietmaybecomeespeciallyimportantinthelightofthecomingwatercrisis,whichwasacknowledgedbythefederalgovernmentinOctober2007.Health
Doyouwanttolookyounger,trimdown,haveclearerskin,andenjoymoreenergy?Ifthissoundslikeapitch,itis.Awell-balancedvegandietthatincludeslotsoffreshproduce,beans,andwholegrains,canactuallyimprovehealth,beautifytheskin,minimizethesymptomsofseasonalillnesses,colds,andflu,andalsoprovidemoreenergy.Freshwholefoodsareloadedwithvitamins,nutrients,and,yes,evenprotein,aswellasantioxidants,minerals,andcalcium.Atthesametime,theycontainnocholesterolandarelowinsaturatedfats. WhenIfirstbeganwritingcookbooksbackinthemid-1990s,itwasdifficulttofindreliableresearchonthebenefitsofavegandiet.Sincethen,dozensofbookshavebeenpublishedbymedicalexpertsandresearchersextollingtheplant-baseddiet.MedicaldoctorssuchasNealBarnard,MichaelKlaper,JohnA.McDougall,JoelFurman,andothershavewrittenbooksandmaintaininformativeWebsites(see
Resources).Numerousfoodcompanieshaveplacedtheirpreparedveganfoodproductsongrocerystoreshelvesnationwide. Vegancelebritiesabound,too—some,suchasMobyandChrissieHynde,evenopenedtheirownveganrestaurants.ActorssuchasAliciaSilverstone,ForrestWhitaker,NataliePortman,andJamesCromwell,amongmanyothers,aswellassportsfiguressuchasmarathonerScottJurek,andscoresofmusicians,includingtheiconicPaulMcCartney,knowthatavegandietwillkeepthemhealthierandlookingyounger.In2008,popularvegandietbooksmadeheadlines,withSkinnyBitchbyRoryFreedmanandKimBarnouinarunawayNewYorkTimesbestseller.Thatsameyear,authorKathyFreston'sQuantumWellnessbecametheinspirationforTVtalkshowhostOprahWinfreytoexploreavegandietonhershowandWebsite. Theendresultofadietofanimalproducts,fastfoods,andprocessedingredientshasactuallyearnedanameforitself—"lifestyledisease."Thelong-termeffectproducescardiovasculardisease,stroke,diabetes,andcancernotonlybecauseoftheinherentfatandcholesterolinmeatsanddairyproducts,butbecauseoftheartificialadditives,hormones,andantibioticsregularlyaddedtotheanimalfeedtoaccelerateproduction. Tokeephealthy,vegansmustlearntoeatproperly.Ifeventhemostcommittedveganneglectstomaintainaproperbalanceofnutrients,illhealthcanbetheresult—adietofpotatochipsandcelerymaybevegan,butit'snevergoingtomakeyouhealthy.Poorhealthcanoccurparticularlywithpeoplewhochoosetobecomeveganbutdon'ttakethetimetoadapttheirdailymenu.Aswithanystyleofcooking,acommon-senseunderstandingofbasicnutritionisimportant.Thekeyforaplant-baseddietiseatingavarietyoffreshvegetables,wholegrains,legumes,nuts,seeds,andfruitseachday,inordertoacquirethenutrientsnecessaryforgoodhealth,includingprotein,calcium,fat,andiron.Theonlyelementsofthevegandietrequiringsupplementsareomega-3s(obtainedfromgroundflaxseed)andvitaminB-12.(Youshouldcheckwithyourdoctorregardingyourpersonalnutrientneeds.) Thetopicofveganhealthandnutritioncanfillshelvesofbooksandtacklingitcomprehensivelyisbeyondthescopeofthiscookbook.However,ifyouarenewtothevegandietorhaveinterestinlearningmore,IurgeyoutocheckoutTheNewFourFoodGroupsforahelpfulreference,aswellastoconsultthebooksandWebsiteslistedintheResources.Protein
After"Whatdoyoueat?"thenextmostcommonquestionaskedofvegansis:"Wheredoyougetyourprotein?"Inordertohaverobusthealth,ourbodiesrequireprotein.Animalproductsprovidethese,althoughmeat-eaterssometimesconsumetoomuchprotein,whichcandamagebonesandbodilyorgans.Thefactis,youcangetalltheproteinyouneedfromplantfoods,astheyarenaturallycholesterol-free,lowinfat,andhighinfiberandcomplexcarbohydrates. Mostplantfoods,suchaswholegrains,beans,andvegetables,containvariousamountsandqualitiesofproteinandessentialaminoacids.Notallbeansprovidecompleteprotein,butsoybeanssurpassotherfoodplantsintheamountofproteintheydeliver.Manyveganmealspairgrainsandbeans,sothisisanidealwaytogettheproteinandothernutrientsyouneed.Ifyoueatavarietyofwholesomeplant-basedingredientseveryday,itwillgoalongwaytohelpingyoumaintaingoodhealth.VeganProteinSources
Proteinisfoundinawidevarietyofwholefoodsincludingbeans,wholegrains,fruits,vegetables,nuts,andseeds,alongwithproductsderivedfromthem,suchastofu,tempeh,andqualitymeat-alternativeproducts.Agoodruleofthumbisthatifyoueatareasonablyvariedvegandietandingestenoughcalories,youwillgetenoughprotein.RefertotheResourcesforbooksandWebsitescontainingdetailedinformationandstudiesregardingthistopic. Amongallthenondairymilks,soymilkcontainsthehighestconcentrationofproteinat7gramspercup.Perounce,soynutscontain10gramsofprotein;tahini(fromsesameseeds)5grams;almonds6grams;peanuts5grams;andcashews4grams. Theplant-baseddietprovidescalciumfromtofu,darkleafygreens,sesameseeds,almonds,andcookedbeans.Foriron,looknofurtherthantofu,lentils,beans,tahini,andgrains.VitaminB-12canbefoundinnutritionalyeast,fortifiedcereals,fortifiedsoymilk,tempeh,miso.Omega-3sarefoundinadequateamountsinvegetables,fruits,beans,andmostnotably,flaxseeds.Findingacomfortablemixandbalanceofdeliciousfoodscontainingtheseingredientsandnutrientsisthekey,ratherthanfollowingachecklist.SomeIngredientsUsedInThisBook
Mygoalwiththiscookbookistopresentacollectionofrecipesthatprovidepeopleofeverytasteamastersourceforsatisfyingrecipesandmenusthatrangefromveganstandbysofgrainandbeandishestonewplant-basedinterpretationsoftraditionalfare.Forlongtimevegans,thisisacomprehensivepalettefromwhichtochooseexcitingmeals.Fornewcomerstothehealthfulplant-basedworldandseasonedvegansofcompassionatedining,youwilldiscoverallthedeliciouswaysyoucanpreparememorablevegandishesthatyouwillwanttomakeagainandagain.Hereisalisttohelpyoubecomefamiliarwithsomeoftheingredientsvegansenjoy.Tofu
Oneofthebestproteinsourcesonearth,versatiletofulendsitselfwelltoavarietyofdishesandcookingmethodsbecauseitabsorbstheflavorsofthefoodwithwhichitiscooked.Alsoknownas"beancurd,"tofuiscurdledsoymilk,extractedfromground,cookedsoybeans,andmadeinaprocesssimilartocheese.Tofuisavailableintwomaintypes:regular(Chinese)andsilken(Japanese).Bothtypescomeinthreetextures:soft,firm,andextra-firm,eachofwhichlendsitselfwelltovarioustypesofdishes. Extra-firmregulartofuisthesturdiestofthetwomaintypes.Thefirmandextra-firmlendthemselvestostir-friesandotherdishesinwhichthetofumustretainitsshape.Softregulartofuisusedinrecipeswhereasoftertextureisdesired,suchasinlasagna,whereitfunctionslikericotta,butinwhichsilkentofuwouldbetoosoft.Silkentofu,or"Japanese-style,"isusedwhenthedesiredresultissmoothandcreamy,suchasinsmoothies,sauces,andpuddings.
Tofuismostoftenpackedinwater-filledtubs,so,beforeusingitinarecipe,itisessentialtodrain,blot,andpressouttheexcesswater.(Itisnotnecessarytorinseit.)Tosqueezetofudry,cuttheblockintoslabsandplacetheslabsonabakingsheetlinedwithpapertowels.Weighdowntheslabswithabakingsheettoppedwithheavycannedgoodsandletitsitforanhour. Regulartofucanbefrozen.Itstexturewillbecomechewyandmoreporous,whichworkswellformarinatingorsautéing.Freezingalsomakestofueasiertocrumbleforuseinrecipessuchaschili.Tofreezetofu,cutthedrainedandpressedtofuintoslicesandeitherplaceinanairtightcontainerorwrapitinplasticwrap.Whenneededforarecipe,thawthetofuandsqueezeagaintoremoveexcesswater.Oncedefrosted,tofushouldbeusedwithintwoorthreedays.Freezingisagoodwaytopreservetofu,especiallyastheexpirationdateapproaches.Frozen,tofuwillkeepforseveralmonths. Regulartofuisalsosoldas"marinatedandbaked"andcanbeusedasitiswithoutadditionalseasoning.Youcanfinditinavarietyofflavors,includinglemon-pepper,Mediterranean,andteriyaki.Itisfirmanddeliciousandsinceitcanbeeatenrightoutofthepackage,Ithinkofitasaprotein-richconveniencefood.Cubeitandaddtosaladsandstir-fries,orsliceitandaddtosandwichesandwraps.Tempeh
Nottobeoutdonebytofu'sversatilityandnutrition,tempeh,whichoriginatedinIndonesia,ismadefromfermented,compressedsoybeansandisespeciallywellsuitedtostews,stir-fries,andsautésbecause,liketofu,itabsorbsthesurroundingflavors.Tempehturnsacrisp,goldenbrownwhenfriedanditmarinateswell.Tempehishighinproteinwithachewytextureandadistinctnuttyflavor. Tempehcanbefoundintherefrigeratedorfreezersectionsofnaturalfoodsstores,Asianmarkets,andsomesupermarkets,andisusuallysoldin8-ounceslabs,dependingonthebrand.Theslabscanbecutlengthwisetomakethinslicesandcanalsobecutintostrips,cubed,orgrated.Tempehrequiresrefrigeration,whereitwillkeep,unopened,forseveralweeks(whenpurchasing,alwayschecktheexpirationdate).Onceitisopened,however,itshouldbewrappedtightlyandusedwithinthreedays.Tempehwillkeepforamonthorsofrozen.Irecommendpoachingorsteamingtempehforthirtyminutesbeforeusingtomellowtheflavorandaiddigestibility.
SeitanOr"Wheat-Meat"
Seitan,asitisknowninJapan,istheglutenthatremainsafterwashingthestarchandbranfromwholewheatflour.Itisperhapsthemostversatileingredientowingtoitschewytextureandthemanyformsitcantake.Itcanbediced,cutintostripsforstir-fries,cubedforstewsandsoups,shreddedorground,stuffedlikearoast,orthinlyslicedandsautéed.Diningonamealofseitan,meatconsumersmayhaveachangeofheartaboutplant-baseddishes. Makingseitanfromscratchisfairlyeasyandarecipefordoingsoisincludedinthisbook.Tosavetime,youcanpurchaseprecookedseitaninnaturalfoodstoresandAsianmarkets.Alwaysreadthelabel,ascommercialseitansometimescomesmarinatedandtheflavorsmaybeincompatiblewithyourrecipe.Also,besuretodrainandrinsemarinatedseitan.Meat-AlternativeProducts
Inadditiontothenaturalveganmeatalternatives,tofu,seitan,andtempeh,thereareanumberofcommercialproductsmadewithplant-basedingredientsthataremadetomimic,intasteandtexture,actualmeatproductssuchasburgersandsausages.Somevegansavoidcommercialmeat-anddairy-alternativeproductsbecausetheydon'twanttoeatanythingthatevenresemblesmeat.Othersavoidprocessedfoodsingeneralandstillothersrefusetobuyproductsiftheproducer'scompanyalsomanufacturesanimalproducts.Ontheotherhand,somevegansfindtheseproductsuseful,especiallyfortheirconvenience,whenmakingthetransitiontoaplant-baseddiet,orcookingforfinickychildren. WhileIpersonallyenjoytheconvenienceofanoccasionalcommerciallyproducedveggieburger,intheserecipesIdonotcallforcommercialmeatalternativeproducts.AhandfulofrecipesreferenceingredientssuchasvegansausagelinksasanoptionalingredientwhenIfeelthattheywouldbeaparticularlygoodinclusion,suchasinjambalaya.AWordAboutDairyAndAlternatives
Duringthe1950s,thedairyindustrycreatedan"education"programtopromoteitsproductsinAmericanclassrooms.Eversince,peoplehavebelievedthatconsumingcalciuminmilkistheonlywaytogrow"bigandstrong."Thesecretthatwasnotsharedwasthatbettersourcesofcalciumcanbefoundintofu,nuts,broccoli,darkleafygreens,andseavegetables.AndwhataboutaddedvitaminD?Thisvitamin,whichisactuallyahormonethatthebodycreateswhenexposedtosunlight,doesn'toccurnaturallyincow'smilkandmustbeaddedlater(thesameistrueofvitaminDaddedtosoymilk). Contrarytopopularbelief,milkconsumptiondoesnotpreventosteoporosisandisnotnecessaryforbonedevelopment.(Calcium,whichdoescontributetobonedevelopment,canbefoundinotherfoodslistedabove.)Humansaretheonlyanimalsthatdrinkthemilkofotherspeciesandcontinuetodrinkmilkafterinfancy.Recentstudiesshowthatmilkconsumptioninsomepeoplecanactuallycontributetoheartdisease,someformsofcancer,psoriasis,allergies,andahostofotherailments.Thehighestincidencesofosteoporosisoccurincountrieswheremilkconsumptionishigh. Peoplewhohavedifficultymakingthetransitiontoaplant-baseddietoftenremainvegetarianbecauseit'sdifficultforthemtopartwiththeirbeloveddairyproducts.Fortunatelyavarietyofplant-basedalternativesarenowavailablethatfacilitatecookingallourfavoritecreamydishes. Avarietyof"milks"canbemadefromsoy,rice,oats,andvariousnutstoreplacethecow'smilkonceusedincookingandbaking.Thesemilksareavailableinmostsupermarketsandnaturalfoodsstores.Someevencomeflavoredwithvanillaorchocolate.Veganmayonnaise,suchasVegenaiseorNayonaisebrands,isalsoavailable,aswellasdairy-freesourcream,creamcheese,andotherkindsof"cheese,"whicharemadefromsoy,rice,orotherplant-basedingredients.(Note:recipesforhomemadeveganmayonnaiseandsourcreamareprovided.)Intheplaceofbutter,choosehigh-qualityexpeller-orcold-pressedoils,whicharemadewithouttheuseofheatandharshsolvents.Whenonlyasolidbutteralternativewilldo,usenonhydrogenatedveganmargarine,suchastheEarthBalancebrand.Onyourmorningtoast,considerusingnutbutters.Whiletheycontainaboutthesameamountofcaloriesasbutter,theycontainnocholesterolyetprovideplentyofproteinandessentialfattyacids.Beans
Peoplearoundtheworldrelyonbeansastheirmainsourceofprotein.Theyareinexpensive,easytouse,lowinfat,andavitalcomponentofanywell-balancedplant-baseddiet.Whetheryou'recookingchickpeas,black-eyedpeas,lentils,blackbeans,pintos,kidneybeans,limasorcannellini,beansarehighinprotein,fiber,complexcarbohydrates,andBvitamins.BeansfindtheirwayontothedinnertablethroughoutNorthAmericainstews,burgers,loaves,spreads,andmore.Asdriedbeansrequiresoakingbeforetheycanbeused,youcandramaticallyshortenyourpreparationtimebyusingorganic,cannedbeans.Ifyouwanttousedriedbeans,however,followthebasicinstructionsinSoakingAndCookingBeans. Beansarewidelyusedinrecipesthroughoutthisbook.Mostoftherecipescallingforspecificbeansweredevelopedwithaparticular
beaninmind,howeverinmanyoftherecipes,youwillfindthatonevarietyiseasilyinterchangedforanother.Forexample,inrecipescallingforkidneybeans,youcanprobablysubstitutepintosorblackbeans,ifyoupreferthem.Ifyou'renotafanofchickpeas,forexample,butlikearecipethatcallsforthem,anothercookedbeaninequalmeasurewouldprobablybefine.Theonlycaveatwouldbeifthecolorandtextureisanimportantfactorintherecipe,suchaswhitebeansforawhitebeandip,althoughwithintherealmofwhitebeans,youcouldcertainlyuseGreatNorthern,navy,andcannellinibeansinterchangeably.SoakingAndCookingBeans
Inmostoftherecipesusingbeansinthisbook,cannedorcookeddriedbeanscanbeusedinterchangeably.IusecannedorganicbeanswheneverIwanttosavetime,however,ifyouprefertocookyourowndriedbeansforuseintherecipes,followtheseprocedures. Withtheexceptionoflentilsandsplitpeas,alldriedbeansrequiresoaking.Soakingrehydratesthebeansandshortenstheircookingtime.Italsodissolvessomeofthecomplexsugarsthatcausedigestivegas.It'salwaysagoodideatobeginbypickingthroughthemfirstinordertoremovesmallstonesandotherdebris. Tosoakthebeans,placetheminabowlwithenoughwatertocoverthemby3inches.Soakovernightanddrainbeforecooking.Toquick-soakbeans,puttheminapotwith2to3inchesofwaterandboilfor2minutes.Removethepotfromthestove,coverit,andletitstandfor2hours.Drainthebeans,andthey'rereadyforcooking. Asimpleformulaforcookingbeansis:bringthemtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmerthemuntiltender.Thegeneralratiois1cupofdriedbeansfor3cupsofwater.Add1teaspoonofsalttothewaterduringthelast15minutesofcookingtime,assaltwilltoughenthebeansifaddedintheearlystagesofcooking.Generally,1cupofdriedbeansyields2to21⁄2cupsofcookedbeans.Cookingtimemayvary,dependingonthetype,quality,andageofthebeans.Altitudeandevenwaterqualitycanvarytheresults,socheckfordonenessabouttwo-thirdsofthewaythroughsoyoudon'tovercookthebeans.Sincecookedbeansfreezewell,considermakingadoublebatchandfreezinghalfforafutureuse. Thecookingtimesbelowapplytoconventionalstovetopcooking.
Grains
Whatismorewholesomeanddeliciousthanfreshlycookedwholegrains?Adependablestaplethroughouttheworld,grainsareabundant,inexpensive,greatsourcesofprotein,fiber,andhavemorecomplexcarbohydratesthananyotherfood.Frombreakfastcerealtodailybread,grainsfindtheirwayintoeverydiet.Invegancooking,however,wedrawfromtheentireglobalpantryofwholegrainsfortheirhighnutritionalvalueandvarietyoftexturesandflavors. Inadditiontomanyvarietiesofriceincludingbasmati,jasmine,andArborio,thisbookalsoincludesrecipesusingothernutritiousgrainssuchasquinoa,millet,barley,andbulgur.Herearebriefdescriptionsofsomeofthelessfamiliargrains: amaranth-thistinygrainisactuallyasmallsuper-nutritiousseed.Ithasaslightlysweet,nuttyflavorandcontainshigheressentialamino
acidsthananyothergrain.Sinceitcanbeabitstickywhencooked,itisbestusedasaningredientinpattiesandloaves. barley-achewytextureandnuttyflavormakethisnutritiousgrainaninterestingalternativetoriceasasidedish,inapilaf,orinasoup.
Thepearledvariety,whichhasbeenhulledandpolished,isthequickestcooking. bulgur-steamedanddriedwheatkernelswithatenderbutchewytextureandamildwheatlikeflavor.Goodasanalternativetoriceor
usedinsalads. kasha-thisbrownangulargrainisroastedhulledbuckwheatgroats.IthasadeepnuttyflavorandistraditionallyusedinEastern
Europeancooking. millet-asmallyellow-beigenon-glutinousgrainwithamild,nutlikeflavor.Itmakesagoodsidedishoracomponentinpattiesorloaves. quinoa-thiscompactdisc-shaped"super-grainoftheIncas"isespeciallynotableforbeingacompleteprotein.Ithasanuttyflavorand
comesinredandbrownvarieties.Useasasidedishorinapilaf.Alsogoodinsaladsorusedinloavesandpatties.Itisimportanttothoroughlyrinsequinoabeforeusingtoremoveabittercoatingcalledsaponin.
spelt-thismemberofthewheatfamilyhasalowglutenlevel;consequentlyspeltflourisoftenusedbythosewhoareglutensensitive.(Checkwithyourdoctorbeforeeatingifyouareglutensensitive.)Thewholegraintakesalongtimetocook(usuallyseveralhours).Speltisoftenconfusedwithfarro(oremmerwheat),anItalianwheat-likegrainthattakesonlyabout45minutestocook.Farrohasachewytextureandnuttyflavorthatisespeciallygoodinsoups.
Eachgrainhasitsownuniqueflavor,texture,andnutritionalprofile.Ifyouwanttoexperimentwithgrainsthatarenewtoyou,agraincookingchartisprovidedbelow.Onewaytobecomefamiliarwithagrainistocookupasmallbatchasasidedishorasabedforasteworotherrecipe.CookingGrains
Beforeyoucookanygrain,besuretorinseittoremoveloosehulls,dust,andotherimpurities.Tointensifytheflavorofgrains,toastthembrieflyinadryskilletbeforecooking. Stovetopmethod:Pourthegrainintoapotandcoverwithtwiceasmuchwater.Bringthewatertoaboil,addabout1⁄4teaspoonofsalt,thenreducetheheattolow,simmeringuntiltender,forthetimespecifiedinthechartbelow.Thegrainisfinishedcookingwhenthewaterisentirelyabsorbed.Aftercooking,letthepotstand,covered,for5minutesbeforeserving.Ifanyliquidisremaining,drainitoff.Whenreadytoserve,fluffthegrainwithafork.Onecupofuncookedgrainmakesabout3cupsofcookedgrain.Forextraflavor,grainscanbecookedinvegetablebrothinsteadofwater. Othermethods:Grainscanalsobebakedintheoveninatightlycoveredpot,cookedinapressurecooker,or,asinthecaseofpilaf,preparedinaskilletontopofthestove.Forthepilafmethod,sautéthegrainsinoilfirst,thenaddtheliquid,andcookuntiltender. Thefollowingtableofaveragecookingtimespertainstothestovetopmethod.
Notincludedinthechartarebulgurorcouscous.Sincetheyarebothalreadypartiallycooked,theyonlyneedtobesoaked,notcooked.Forbulgur:combine1cupofbulgurwith11⁄2cupsboilingwaterand
1⁄4teaspoonofsalt.Coverandsetasidefor30minutes.Forcouscous:
combine1cupofcouscouswith11⁄4cupswaterand1⁄4teaspoonsalt.Coverandsetasidefor10minutes.(Note:couscous,madefrom
semolina,isn't,infact,a"whole"grain.)Vegetables
Thekeytoenjoyingnutritious,satisfyingvegandishesistoserveprotein-richbeans,grains,nuts,andsoyfoodscombinedwithfresh,preferablyorganicproduce.Wheneverpossible,usefresh,locallygrownvegetables,andbesuretotakeadvantageofthevarietythatmaybenativetoyourregion.Invegandining,vegetablesarethefeaturedstars,ratherthantheside-dishbitplayers,sochoosethemattheirpeakoffreshness.Tomakesureyouaregettingthefullspectrumofvitaminsandmineralsinyourdiet,beadventurousandcreative.Combineveggiesinpleasingcolorcombinations,andbesuretoincludeleafygreens,rootvegetables,andsquashes,too,whenplanningyourmenus.NutsAndSeeds
Inadditiontobeinggreatsnackfoods,nutsandseedscanbeenjoyedinbothsweetandsavorydishes.Importantsourcesofproteinforvegans(seeProteinContentOfCommonVeganIngredientschart),nutsandseedscanbefoundinandoutoftheshell,whole,halved,sliced,chopped,raw,roasted,ormadeintonutbutter(seebelow).Duetotheirhighoilcontent,nutsandseedsgorancidquicklyoncetheshellsare
removed,unlessproperlypackaged.Ifbuyinglargequantitiesofnutsorseedsinbulk,theyshouldberefrigeratedinairtightcontainers.Properlystored,theywillkeepforseveralmonths.Manytypesofnutsareavailableinsmallerquantitiesinsealedpackagesthatwilllastseveralweeksatroomtemperature.
ToastingNutsAndSeeds Toastingnutsandseedsenhancestheirflavorandcanbedoneeitherintheovenorontopofthestove.
Oven:Preheat theovento350°F.Arrangenutsorseedsinasingle layeronabakingsheetandtoastuntilgoldenbrownandfragrant,5to10minutesdependingonthevariety,stirringoccasionally.Thesmallertheseedornut,thefastertheywillbedone,sowatchcloselyanddon'tletthemburn.Setasidetocool.Stovetop:Spreadasinglelayerofseedsornutsinadryskilletovermediumheat.Toastfor5to10minutes,shakingthepanand stirring until they are golden brown and fragrant.As soon as they are toasted, take them out of the pan so they do notcontinuetocook.Setasidetocool.
NutAndSeedButters
Itusedtobethattheonlynutbutteryoucouldbuywashighlyprocessedpeanutbutter.Today,awidevarietyofnutbuttersareavailable,includingalmond,cashew,hazelnut,macadamia,pistachio,tahini(sesamepaste),andevensoy(whichisnotreallyanut,butthebuttercanbeusedlikenutandseedbutters).Richinprotein,fiber,andessentialfattyacids,atleasthalfthefatinnutsismonounsaturated,whichcanbegoodforbloodcholesterol. Nutbuttersworkwellinvegancookingbecausetheycanbeusedtomakesauces,enrichsoupsandstews,andreplaceanimalfatinbaking.Theyareeasiertodigestthanwholenutsandcanbemadeathomewithablender.Theyshouldbekeptincoveredjarsintherefrigerator,wheretheywillkeepaslongasamonthormore.Trytobuyonlynaturalnutbuttersthatdonotcontainstabilizersandotheradditives.Oils
Thebestoilsforcookingareorganicoilslabeledeither"cold-pressed,""unrefined,"or"expeller-pressed." Eventhoughit'srelativelyexpensive,extra-virginoliveoilismypreferredoptionbecauseofitspleasantflavorandhealthbenefits.It'sespeciallygoodonsaladsandpastadishes,andcanbeusedinmoderate-temperaturecooking.Ineveruseoliveoilforhigher-temperaturecooking,suchasinanAsianstir-fry,becauseithasarelativelylowsmokingpoint.Moreover,theoliveflavormaycompetewithotheringredients.Ireserveapricierextra-virginoliveoilforsaladsortodrizzleonacookeddishforaddedflavor,andusealessexpensivebrandofextra-virginoliveoilforcooking. WhenIwantaflavorlessoilthatisstableathighertemperatures,Iuseeithercanolaorgrapeseedoil—again,organic,unrefined,cold-orexpeller-pressedarebest.Bothcanolaandgrapeseedoilhaveamildblandflavor.Grapeseedoranotherneutraloilcanbeusedinsaladswherethedistinctiveflavorofoliveoilwon'tdo. ToimpartanAsianflavortosaladsandotherrecipes,usedarktoastedsesameoil.Thisoilhasarichtoastedsesameflavorandisusedforflavoringadish,notcooking,sinceitbecomesunstableathightemperatures. Flaxseedoil,agreatsourceofomega-3fattyacids,providesheart-healthypropertiesandvariousothernutritionalbenefits.Flaxseedoilhasamildnuttyflavor.Don'tuseitforcookingsincetheheatwilldestroytheoil'snutritionalbenefits.Instead,addflaxseedoiltosaladsandsmoothies,ordrizzledoncookedfoods,tobenefitfromitsomega-3s.Salt
Saltcanbethedecidingfactorbetweenaflavorfulorblanddish.Iuseseasaltforcookingandseasoning,becauseitisnatural,balancesflavors,andcontributestonutrition.Ordinarytablesalttastesbitter,hasnonutrition,andcontainschemicalstopreventcaking.Althoughseasaltcostsmorethanregulartablesalt,theflavorandnutritionalbenefitsmakeitworthwhile. It'swellknownthatthemoreprocessedthefood,thehigherthesodiumcontent.Sincetoomuchsaltisn'tgoodforanyone,trytocookonlywithnaturalwholefoods,usealow-sodiumsoysauce,andwhenusingcannedbeans,lookforanorganicvarietysincetheycontainlesssodium.Addsalttoadishwhileitiscookingratherthanafterwards,asthebodyabsorbsuncookedsaltfromthefoodinsteadofsimplypassingitout.SoySauce
Inmanydishesinwhichsoysauceisused,thesauceitselfprovidesthesaltcontent,sobecarefulnottoaddsaltuntilyoutastethedish.
Somesoysaucesareveryhighinsodiumandadditives,whichcanresultinabitterorharshflavor.Forbestresultsandnutritionalvalue,Irecommendcookingwithhigh-quality,reduced-sodiumsoysauces,aswellasthenaturallyfermentedtamariandshoyu. Thickerandmoreflavorfulthanothersoysauces,shoyuandtamariaregenerallyfermentedfromonetothreeyears,whichcontributestotheirmellowflavor.Shoyuisablendofsoybeans,wheat,andseasalt.Tamariismadewithsoybeansandseasalt,andtraditionallycontainsnowheat,althoughifyouarewheat-sensitive,readthelabeltobesure.Tamariandshoyuareavailableatnaturalfoodstores,specialtystores,andwellstockedsupermarkets.VegetableBroth
Agoodvegetablebrothisacornerstoneofmanygreatvegansoupsandsauces.Brothenrichestheflavorofanyoftherecipesthatcallforeitherbrothorwaterandboostsnutrition,too.It'snotdifficulttomakeaquicksimplebroth.Justfillapotwithwater,addwashed,rough-choppedvegetables,andletitsimmerforanhour.Strainoutthevegetables,andtheresultisagood,simplebroth.Evenanall-purposebrothmadewithsomebasicssuchascarrots,celery,onions,andwaterwilladddimensiontoyourcooking.Foraricherbroth,Irough-chopthevegetables,withtheirleaves,skins,peels,andstems,andsweattheminalittleoiltobringouttheirflavors.ThenIaddthewater. Ifyoudon'thavetimetomakehomemadebroth,butyouwanttheaddedflavorandnutrition,youcanbuyvegetablebrothincansorasepticcontainers.Asasubstitute,youcanusepowderedvegetablesoupbaseorvegetablebouilloncubes.Thesaltcontentintheseproductsvaries,sofindoneyoulikeandadjustseasoningsaccordingly.(Thesevariablesarewhymanyrecipessay"salttotaste.")Certaincommercialbrothsaresorichandintense,IcutthemwithwaterbyhalfandfreezewhatIdon'tuse.Ifyoudon'thavetimetomakebrothorbuycommercialproducts,youcansimplyaddsomesoysauceormisopaste(aconcentratedandfermentedsoybeanpaste)tothewater.(Formoreinformationandseveralbrothrecipes,seeVegetableBroths.)AboutSweeteners
Whetheryouuserefined,whitecanesugaroranaturalsweetenerinyourcookingisamatterofpersonalpreference,thoughmanypeopleavoidrefinedsugarbecausesomeofitisfilteredusingcharredanimalbones.Anotherreasonisthatit'sdevoidofnutritionalvalueanddifficultforthebodytometabolize. Incooking,Iprefertouseanunrefinedsugar,ornaturallyprocessedgranulatedcanesugar,whichissoldundervariousbrandnames,includingSucanatorFloridaCrystals.Thesecanbesubstitutedinequalmeasureforwhitetablesugar,althoughtheyarealittledarkerincolorthanwhitegranulatedsugarandhaveaslightmolassesflavor.Ifthefilteringissueisimportanttoyoubutyouwanttouseawhitegranulatedsugar,youcanusebeetsugar,whichismoreexpensivethancanesugar,butdoesnotusebonecharforfiltration.Therearealsosomecompaniesthatmakegranulatedcanesugarusingotherfiltrationmethods. Sincehoneyisnotvegan,you'llwantareliablesubstitutewhenaliquidsweetenerisdesired.Twogoodsubstitutesforhoneyareagavenectarandpuremaplesyrup,thoughmaplewillalwaysaddabitofitsdistinctflavortowhateveryou'recooking.Bothhaveasimilarsweetnesslevelashoney.VeganBaking
Justasmostpeopleassociatevegetarianswith"nomeat,"vegansextendtheassociationto"andnoeggs,dairy,orotheranimalproducts."Andthat'spreciselywhatcausesveganstothinktwicebeforestoppingatabakeryoracceptingacookieataholidaygathering. Everyonelovesdesserts,buthavingtoaskorbeaskedthequestion:"Isitvegan?"canbeasourceoffrustrationtomany.Learningtomakeyourownbakedgoodsisthebestdefenseinthewideworldofbreads,cakes,andcookies,andothertastytreatswhereeggsanddairyhavelongheldreign. Intraditionalbaking,mosttypesofbakedgoodscaneasilybemadeveganbyreplacingthedairyandeggswithplant-basedingredients.Someoftheobvioussubstitutionsare:soymilkorricemilktoreplacedairymilk;nonhydrogenatedveganmargarineoroilinsteadofbutter;andagavenectarorpuremaplesyruptoreplacehoney.Variouscompaniesnowmakevegansemisweetchocolate. Therearealsoanumberofwaystoreplaceeggsinbaking.Hereisalistofsomeofthemostcommon.Useanyofthesetechniquestoreplace1egginabakingrecipe: •Inablender,grind1tablespoonflaxseedstoapowder,add21⁄2tablespoonswater,andblenduntilthick.
•Combine11⁄2teaspoonsEner-GEggReplacerwith2tablespoonswater.
•Blendtogether3tablespoonsapplesauce,mashedbanana,orsofttofu,and1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder.(Keepthedesiredflavorofyourfinishedrecipeinmindwhendecidingwhichisbest.)
Itishelpfultoknowthatmany"shortcut"bakingproductsareoftenveganaswell.Commerciallyproducedphyllodoughisveganasis
thePepperidgeFarmbrandfrozenpuffpastry.Manypreparedpiecrustsarevegan,butbesuretocheckthelabelassomebrandscontainlard.Ifyouprefertobakesomething"almostfromscratch,"therearealsoanumberofveganbakingmixesavailable.Checkonlineforsources.
HiddenAnimalIngredients Aswithanythingwebuytoday,it'sespeciallyimportanttoreadthelabelsofanyproductsthatpurporttobevegan.Watchout
for:•Gelatinandlard,forexample,inthelabelsofmarshmallows,cookies,candies,andpastries.•Someseeminglynondairycheeseproductsaremadewithcasein,which isobtainedfromcow'smilkand isused to facilitatemelting.•Animal-basedingredientssuchasalbumin,whey,andlactose,aswellasisinglass,lanolin,andsuet.Asarule,themoreprocessedafooditemis,themorelikelyitistocontainsomeformofanimalproductwhosetruenatureisdisguisedinthetechnicallingo.Fortunately, for virtually every animal ingredient, there is a plant-based alternative. Look carefully, and you will find veganversionsof:•Worcestershiresauce(theregularproductcontainsanchovies)•Gelatin-likedessertsandpuddingsthatuseagar-agarorcarrageen(seavegetables)asgellingagentsinsteadofgelatin,whichismadefromanimalskinandbones.Thesafestbetistoavoidprocessedfoodsasmuchaspossibleandgoforfresh,wholefoods,suchasvegetables,grains,beans,andfruits.
AWell-StockedPantry
Tomakeplant-basedcookingconvenientandfun,equipyourkitchenwithaveganpantry.Inthelistbelow,youwillfindavarietyofitemsthatareespeciallyimportantforplant-basedcooking.Itincludesbeans,grains,pastas,andtomatoproducts,alongwithingredientssuchastahini,salsa,peanutbutter,andchutney,allofwhichaddtoyourcreativityinthekitchen. Certainperishableingredientsarevitaltoaveganpantry.Theseincludeseeds,nuts,wholegrainflours,andoils,whichcanturnrancid.So,afterbeingopened,it'sbesttogettheseoutofthepantryandintotherefrigerator. Otheringredientstokeeponhandaredriedherbs,spices,vinegars,seasalt,andotherbasicseasonings,aswellasbakingitemssuchasbakingpowder,bakingsoda,extracts,andthickeners. Freshingredientsarealsoimportanttothelist,soifyouarenotalreadyinthehabit,keeponions,celery,andcarrotsinthefridgedrawer,alongwithfreshlettuceandothersaladfixings,andavarietyofvegetablesandfruits.Haveonhandlemons,limes,garlic,freshginger,olives,andfreshherbswheneveravailable.Alsokeephandytofu,tempeh,seitan,veggieburgers,andotherproductsyoumayusesuchasvegansourcream,vegancreamcheese,andveganmayonnaise.Thereisnoneedtostockeveryitemallthetime,butchoosetheitemsyouwillregularlyuse,andpurchaseothersasyouneedthem.AboutTheRecipes
Mygoalinthisbookistomaketherecipesasuserfriendlyaspossible.Toaccomplishthis,Ihavesimplifiedcertainstepswithoutdiminishingtheintegrityofthedish,usingingredientsthatareeasytofind,andlistingingredientsubstitutionsforthosethatmaybedifficulttofindornotinseason.Thereisalsoa"Fast"iconnotingeachrecipethatcanbemadewithin30minutes.Still,thereareafewpointstoclarifyinorderforyoutogetthebestresultsfromtheserecipes.CanSizes
Wheningredientssuchasbeansortomatoeslistacansize,I'veusedthesizethatIfindinmylocalsupermarket.Sincebrandscanvaryfromstoretostore,youshouldusewhateveriscloseinsizetothatlisted.Forexample,thecannedbeansIbuyarealmostall15.5-ouncecans,(about11⁄2cupswhendrained).Ifyourcansare16-ouncesandyieldcloserto2cups,goaheadandusethem—suchasmalldifferenceinvolumewillbeinsignificanttothesuccessoftherecipes.Similarly,otheringredients,frompastatotofu,aresoldwithvaryingweightsdependingonthebrand.Thesameruleapplies—otherthaninbakingrecipes,ofcourse,whereexactmeasurementsareimportant.
TravelTipsForVegans WheneverI'mtraveling,IalwaysmaketheInternetmyfirststop,whereIresearchrestaurantslocatedinmydestination.Many
restaurants post their menus online, so it's easy to determine the vegan-friendly options. If there are no vegan-specificrestaurants in the area, I usually head for ethnic eateries, such as Thai, Vietnamese, Italian, or Indian. I also read onlinerestaurant reviews.A littleadvancepreparationcaneliminate thestressof searching forasuitable restaurantand leavemoretimeforrelaxation.Ifyou'regoing toa restaurantoraneventwhen therearenoveganchoices listed,youcanstill request aveganmeal.Manychefs are happy to prepare vegan meals, especially if notified in advance. It's important to specify what you can't eat—sometimesaskingifadishis"vegan"isn'tenoughastherestaurantstaffmaynotbeclearonwhatitmeans.You'llwanttoaskspecificallywhetheramenuitemcontainseggs,dairy,ormeatbroths,andsoon.Whileontheroad,it'salwaysagoodideatobringalongsomeenergybars,nuts,orothernon-perishablehigh-energyfoodtohelpyougetbybetweenexitson the interstate.Whenvisitingnon-vegan friendsor family,youmightwant tooffer tocookduringyourstay.Youcanplantopreparesomeeasydishesthateveryonecanenjoyandeitherbringalongafewingredientsyoumayneedorplantoshopforgroceriesafteryouarrive.
SaltToTaste
Whenarecipesays"salttotaste"ratherthananactualmeasurement,itusuallyhastodowiththerelativesaltinessofotheringredientsin
therecipesuchasvegetablebroth,whichcanrangefromunsaltedtoverysalty.Thekeyhereis:"totaste"—tastingasyoupreparearecipeisanimportantelementofgoodcookingbecauseitallowsyoutokeeptheseasoningsincheck.SubstitutingIngredients
FoodAllergiesAndSensitivitiesWhatwechoosetoeatisapersonalmatter,butsometimesdinnercanbedictatedbyfoodallergiesandsensitivitiesand,ofcourse,you
shouldalwaysfollowtheadviceofyourhealthcareprofessionalinthesematters.Ifyoumustavoidgluten,soy,orfatinrecipes,herearesomegeneralpointerstohelpnavigatearoundthem. Gluten:Seitanismadefromwheatglutenflour,soifyou'reallergictowheatorgluten,youcaninsteadsubstituteextra-firmtofuortempehinrecipes.Inbaking,however,substitutinggluten-freefloursforwheatflourinrecipescanbetricky,sinceitistheglutenthatbindsthedoughinbaking.Therearegluten-freeflourblendsavailable,ifyouwanttoexperiment,butthebeststrategyistoconsultagluten-freecookbookforguidelinesandsuggestions. Soy:Forallergiestosoy,youcanreplacethesoymilkinrecipeswithothernondairymilks,suchasricemilk,almondmilk,oroatmilk.Inrecipeswheretempehorextra-firmtofuisusedinasautéorstir-fry,seitancanbesubstituted.Wheretofuisblendedwithotheringredients,suchasinpuddingsorsauces,itisoftenpossibletosubstitutenon-soyingredients,suchaspureedcookedriceormillet,butthiswoulddependontherecipeandinvolveexperimentation.Ifyouareallergictosoy,itwouldbebesttoconsultsoy-freecookbooksforspecificsubstitutionguidelines. Fats:Ifyouavoidfatsinyourdiet,youmaychoosetomodifytheamountofoilusedincertainrecipessimplybyusinglessofit.Forexample,insaladdressings,athickenedfruitorvegetablejuicemaybeusedtoreplaceallorpartoftheoil.Forrecipesthatcallforsautéingingredientsinoil,theoilcanbeeliminatedbysimplyusinganonstickcookingsprayorbysautéingtheingredientsinasmallamountofwater,vegetablebroth,orwine.TherearenumerouscookbooksandWebsitesavailablethataddressthisissue.
AWordAboutWineAndBeer Justassomebrandsofgranulatedsugarmaynotbeconsideredvegan-friendlybecauseoftheirfiltrationprocess,thesamecan
besaidaboutmanywinesandbeers.Manyvintnersandbrewersuseanimalproductssuchasisinglass,gelatin,orbonecharinprocessingtheirproducts.If thisissueisimportanttoyou,checkwiththecompanythatmakesyourfavoritebeverage,orlookonlineforadirectoryofveganwineandbeer.
AsYouLikeIt
Arecipeislikearoadmapbecauseithelpsyoufindyourwaytoadestination,inthiscase,great-tastingfood.Afteryoufamiliarizeyourselfwitharecipe,youcantrulymakeityourownbypersonalizingit.Whetheryoutakethedirectroute(followingtherecipeexactly)ortrysomesideroads(bysubstitutingingredientsorchangingtherecipeinsomewaytosuityourtaste)matterslittle,aslongastheresultsarepleasingtoyouandyourfamily. Inmanyofmyrecipes,youcansubstituteingredientswithoutaffectingtheintegrityofthedish.Forexample,ifarecipecallsforcilantroandyoudon'tlikecilantro,leaveitoutoruseparsleyinstead.Ifyou'renotafanofchickpeas,useabeanthatyoudoenjoy,andsoon.You'llenjoycookingmoreifyoucanlearntobeflexible,creative,andrelaxed.Theexceptiontothis,ofcourse,isinbaking,whichrequiresprecisemeasurementstosucceed.However,eveninbaking,youcanmodifycertainingredients,suchasswappingoutwalnutsforpecansinabrownierecipe,orleavingthemoutentirely.Ioffersimplevariationsinmanyoftherecipestohelpguideyoutodojustthat,sobesuretoreadtheheadnotesandsidebarsasyouusethisbook.Yields
Inmostcases,you'llfindthattherecipesyieldsare"makes4servings"or"makes4to6servings."I'vecometoconsidertheservingyieldtobeageneralguidelinesincetherearesomanyvariablesthatmaycomeintoplay.Themainvariablesaretherelativeappetitesofthepeopleeating(ortheappetitesofyourrelatives),aswellaswhateverelseisbeingserved(ornotserved)withthedish.Similarly,asregardssoupsandsalads,theservingyieldwillvary,dependingonthesizeofyourbowlsandwhetheryouareservingthesouporsaladasafirstcourseofalargermealorasthemaindish.IngredientSpecifics
Asaspace-savingmeasure,someofthemorefrequentlyusedingredientsintherecipesarelistedinasbriefawayaspossible—forexample,"sugar"and"soysauce."However,thereareparticularadjectivesthat,althoughnotstatedineachrecipe,shouldbeunderstoodwhenthatparticularingredientiscalledfor.
•Whenyousee:"canolaoil"itmeans:"organic,unrfined,cold-pressed/expeller-pressedcanolaoil."Youcan,instead,usegrapeseedoilorotherlightflavorlessoil."Oliveoil"meansextra-virginoliveoil.
•Whenyousee:"soysauce"itmeans:"high-quality,low-sodiumsoysauce,ornaturally-brewedtamariorshoyu."
•Whenyousee:"salt"itmeans:"seasalt."
•Whenyousee"sugar"itcanmean:"unrefined,naturallyprocessedsugarorothernaturalsweetener."Itcanalsomean"regulargranulatedsugar"ifthat'swhatyouwanttouse.Whensuperfinesugariscalledfor,ifyou'reusinganaturalunrefinedsugar,thenyoucanmakeitfinerbywhizzingitinablenderorspicemill.
•Whenyousee"all-purposeflour"itmeans:"unbleachedall-purposeflour"butitcanalsomeanspeltflouroranothertypeofwholegrainflourthatyoumayprefertouse.
•Whenyousee"soymilk"itcanalsomeanricemilk,oatmilk,oranothervarietyofnondairymilk.Feelfreetousewhicheveryouprefer.
•Whenyousee"veganmargarine"itmeans anon-hydrogenatedproductsuchastheEarthBalancebrand.
WashingYourProduce
Ineverycase,therecipesinthisbookassumethatyouhavethoroughlywashed,scrubbed,ortrimmedalltheproducebeforeusingintherecipes.Fruitsandvegetablesshouldbewellscrubbedingeneralbeforeusingtheminordertorinseoffpesticidesandbacteria.Leafygreensneedtobethoroughlywashedtoremovesandandgrit.Potatoesandrootvegetablesshouldbewellscrubbed,aswell,andanywiltedordamagedareasshouldberemovedbeforeusingthem.KitchenEquipment
Withsomanychoicesavailable,kitchenequipmentcanbecostlyandconfusing.AsmuchasIlikethenewest,latestgadgets,Ialsoknowthatyoucancookupastormwithaminimumofbasicreliableequipment. Wherecookwareisconcerned,qualityisdefinitelybetterthanquantity.Ifyou'reshortonspaceorcash,it'sbettertohaveafewgoodmultipurposesaucepansandpots,agoodskillet,andafewgoodknivesthanakitchenfulloftrendygadgets.Agood12-inchskillet,forexample,canbeusedtosauté,braise,andstir-fry.Alargepotcanbeusedforsoupsandstewsorasapastapot.Oneortwosaucepanscantakecareoftherest. Ifyoucan'taffordafullsetofknives,optforagoodchef'sknife,aparingknife,andaserratedbreadknife.Addtothatlistacolander,mixingbowls,bakingpans,agoodcuttingboard,andafoodprocessororblender,andyoucancookyourwaythroughjustaboutanyculinaryscenario. Ifbakingisofspecialinterest,youwillalsoneedtoaddtothelistbreadpans,cakepans,cookiesheets,pieplate,springformpan,muffintin,andsoforth.Addasetofmeasuringspoonsandcups,metalandrubberspatulas,andyou'reonyourway.HowToMakeSimplyGreatFood
Forsomecooks,approachinganewrecipeisintimidating,butitshouldn'tbe.Herearesometrickstosimplifytheprocess.Thefirststepisgettingtherecipeinyourheadbeforeyoubegin. Beforestartinganyrecipe,readtherecipethroughlikeit'sanewspaperarticle,andthenreaditagain,makingnotesonanyingredientsyoudonothaveonhand.Thisbecomesyourshoppinglist.Mis-En-Place
Onceyouhavealltheingredientsyouneed,gatherthemtogetheralongwithanyequipmentyoumayneed.Thisprocess,mis-en-place,includespreheatingyourovenaswellaschoppingandpremeasuringingredientsinthequantitiesrequired.Then,youarereadytocook.Thisway,youwon'tbescramblingforaspatulaorchoppinganonionwhileyouroilisburning.Itcanalsohelpyouavoiddiscoveringmissingingredients,andwillallowyoutogetdonefaster,andenjoythecookingprocess.
Presentation
Forthetimeittakes,thefoodyouprepareneedstosmellgoodandlookgoodontheplate,inadditiontobeingdelicious.It'struethatweeatwithoureyesandnosesaswellaswithourmouths.So,whenyoucook,payspecialattentiontocombiningtextures,colors,andflavorstoturnanymealintoamemorablediningexperience.Thisalsoincludespayingattentiontogarnishesandtableware. Peoplewhoarenewtoplant-basedcookingoftendiscover,oncetheytakethefirststep,thattheworldissuddenlybigger,notsmaller.Theyfindawholenewrangeofexcitingingredients,suchastofu,tempeh,andseitan,andapreviouslyoverlookedvastnewworldofbeansandgrains.Theyarealsopleasedtodiscoverthenaturallyvegandishesofothercultures,suchasIndia,theMiddleEast,Mexico,Indonesia,theMediterranean,andAsia,whereplant-basedingredientshavebeenusedforcenturiesforgoodtasteandgoodhealth. Inthisbook,I'veattemptedtoproviderecipesthatareasdeliciousandsatisfyingasanythinginthenon-veganworld,preparedinawaysothatanyonecanenjoythem.Vegancookstendtorelishtheopportunitytodemonstratejusthowgoodtheirfoodcanbe,andwiththeseonethousandcarefullychosenrecipes,IbelieveIhaveprovidedtheultimatemasterguidetohelpyoudoit.
AppetizersandSnacks
Appetizersencompassawiderangeofflavors,ingredients,andpreparations.Theyincludeanumberofglobaltraditions,suchasantipasti,tapas,meze,andhorsd'oeuvres,butgoodoldAmericandips,chips,andothermunchiesfitin,too. FromtheFrench,"horsd'oeuvres"translatesto"outsidethemainwork"andareoftendramatic,richlyseasonedbitesofsavory,oven-bakednibblesordipsandspreadsideallysuitedtococktailpartiesorabuffettable.Whenservedasthefirstcourseofameal,appetizersareoftenenjoyedwhileseatedatthedinnertablewithaknifeandfork,butmorecasualpickupfoodisofteneatenoutofhand.Peoplemayalsobewillingtotrynewthingswhenofferedin"smallbites,"soitisinspiringbothforthecookandthosebeingfed. Thechapterbeginswithatastycollectionofsnacksandmunchies,frompartymix,topopcorn,tochips,followedbyasavoryselectionofdipsandspreads,includingfavoriteslikehummusandtapenade.Thenextsectionisfilledwithatemptingselectionofcoldappetizers—recipeslikespringrollsanddolmasthatcanbemadeaheadoftimeandthenrefrigerateduntilneeded.Hotappetizerscanbefoundinthefinalsectionofthischapter.Theseincludetastybitessuchasdumplingsandsamosas,aswellascrostiniandvegetablesinpuffpastry.Sincetheserecipesareservedwarmorhot,theyneedlast-minuteattention. =fastSNACKS
Ragin'CajunPopcorn
Makes8to10cups Addingspicestopopcorntransformsitfromanordinarysnackfoodtopartyfare.TheCajunseasoninginthisrecipeisguaranteedtowakeupyourtastebuds,butwhystophere?Experimentwithotherflavors,suchascurryspicesorjerkspiceseasonings.
1tablespoondriedoregano 1tablespoonsmokedpaprika 1teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoongarlicpowder
1⁄2teaspoononionpowder
1⁄2teaspooncelerysalt
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄4cupoliveoil
1⁄3cuppopcornkernels
1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoregano,paprika,cumin,garlicpowder,onionpowder,celerysalt,andcayenne.Mixwellandsetaside.
2.Inalargesaucepan,combinetheoilandpopcorn.Covertightlyandplaceoverhighheat,shakingthepanoccasionally.Oncepoppingbegins,continueshakingthepanuntilthepoppingalmoststops.Transferthehotpopcorntoalargebowl.Sprinklewiththespicemixtureandmixwell.Serveimmediately.
AsianFusionPartyMix
Makesabout11cups Wasabipeas,soysauce,andtheuseofricecerealgivethispartymixanAsiannuance.FormoreAsianflavor,usescissorstocutasheetofnoriinto1-inchstripsandthencutthosestripsintothinmatchstick-sizestrips.Justbeforeserving,tossthepreparednoriintothepartymix.
6cupspoppedpopcorn 2cupsbite-sizecrispricebreakfastcerealsquares 1cupunsaltedroastedcashewsorpeanuts 1cupsmallpretzels 1cupwasabipeas 1⁄4cupveganmargarine
1tablespoonsoysauce 1⁄2teaspoongarlicsalt
1⁄2teaspoonseasonedsalt
1.Preheattheovento250°F.Ina9x13-inchbakingpan,combinethepopcorn,cereal,cashews,pretzels,andpeas.
2.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethemargarine,soysauce,garlicsalt,andseasonedsalt.Cook,stirring,overmediumheatuntilmargarineismelted,about2minutes.Pouroverthepopcornmixture,stirringtomixwell.Bakefor45minutes,stirringoccasionally.Coolcompletelybeforeserving.
SesamePitaChips
Makes64chips Sure,youcanbuypitachipsinthestore,butmakingyourowniseasyandeconomical.Thisrecipeiseasilyhalvedordoubled,accordingtoyourneeds.
4(7-inch)pitabreads Toastedsesameoil 1⁄3cupsesameseeds
Salt
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Carefullysliceeachpitabreadintotwocircleswithaserratedknife.Lightlybrushoilontotheinnersideofeachcircle.
2.Cutthepitacirclesintoeighthsandarrangethepiecesonabakingsheetinasinglelayer,oilsideup.Sprinklewithsesameseedsandsalttotaste.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about10minutes.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor1to2days.
TortillaChips
Makes32chips Homemadetortillastastegreatfreshfromtheoven—anadvantageyoudon'tgetwithcommercialchips.Youcanalsoseasonthesechipstosuityourowntaste—addingmoreorlesssaltandevenspicingthingsupbysprinklingonsomechilipowderandcayenne.
4(6-inch)flourtortillas Oliveoilornonstickcookingspray Salt
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlybrushbothsidesofthetortillaswithoil.Cuteachtortillaintoeighthsandplacethetrianglesonabakingsheet.
2.Sprinklewithsalttotaste,andbakeuntilcrispandlightlybrowned,8to10minutes.Coolcompletelybeforeserving.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor1to2days.
BlackSesameWontonChips
Makes24chips Blacksesameseedsgivethesechipsanexotic,sophisticatedlook,butiftheyareunavailable,regularwhitesesameseedscanbeusedinstead.
12VeganWontonWrappers Toastedsesameoil 1⁄3cupblacksesameseeds
Salt
1.Preheattheovento450°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Cutthewontonwrappersinhalfcrosswise,brushthemwithsesameoil,andarrangetheminasinglelayeronthepreparedbakingsheet.
2.Sprinklewontonwrapperswiththesesameseedsandsalttotaste,andbakeuntilcrispandgoldenbrown,5to7minutes.Coolcompletelybeforeserving.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor1to2days.
RoastedChickpeas
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Thiscrunchyhigh-proteinsnackisanicechangefromnutsandchips.Isometimestossafewinmysalad,too.Foraspicyversion,sprinklecrushedredpepperorgroundcayenneonthechickpeas.
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
2tablespoonsoliveoil Salt
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Inasmallbowl,combinethechickpeasandoil.Tosstocoat.Spreadthechickpeasina9x13-inchbakingpanandsprinklewithsalttotaste.Roastuntilthechickpeasarecrispandbrowned,about30minutes.
2.Coolcompletelybeforeserving.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor2to3days.
FieryPumpkinSeeds
Makesabout2cups Shelledpumpkinseeds,sometimescalledpepitas,areavailableinLatinAmericangroceriesandnaturalfoodstores.
1teaspoonsweetpaprika 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄4cupoliveoil
1teaspoonTabascosauce 2cupsshelledpumpkinseeds(pepitas) Salt
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Inasmallbowl,combinethepaprikaandcumin.WhiskintheoilandTabasco.Addthepumpkinseedsandtosstocoat.
2.Spreadtheseedsonabakingsheetandbakeuntilfragrant,about5minutes.Removefromoven,sprinklewithsalttotaste,andcoolcompletelybeforeserving.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor2to3days.
PersonalizedTrailMix
Makesabout3cups Thebestpartaboutmakingyourowntrailmixisthatyougettodecidewhatgoesinit.Don'tlikecoconut?Leaveitout.Wantmorecashews?Putthemin.Brimmingwithnutsandfruit,it'salsoanutritioussnacktokeeponhandforchildren.
1⁄2cupunsweetenedflakedcoconut
1⁄2cupunsaltedroastedcashews
1⁄2cupsliveredblanchedalmonds
1⁄2cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips
1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
1⁄3cupchoppeddriedpineapple
1⁄4cupunsaltedroastedsunflowerseeds
1.Inasmallskillet,toastthecoconutovermediumheat,stirring,untillightlybrowned,2to3minutes.Setasidetocool.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethecashews,almonds,chocolatechips,cranberries,pineapple,andsunflowerseeds.Stirinthetoastedcoconut.Coolcompletelybeforeserving.Thisisbestwhenservedonthesamedaythatitismade.
Agave-GlazedPecans
Makesabout2cups Adeliciouspartymunchie,thesecrunchypecansalsomakeanicehostessgift—placetheminaclearbagorjarandtiewitharibbon.Lookforagavenectarinnaturalfoodstores.Ifunavailable,brownricesyruporpuremaplesyrupmaybeusedinstead.
1⁄3cupagavenectar
11⁄2tablespoonsveganmargarine
1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄8teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2cupspecanhalves
1.Inamediumskillet,combinetheagavenectar,margarine,cinnamon,andsalt.Cookovermediumheat,stirringuntilthemixtureturnsanambercolorandthickens.Addthevanillaandthepecans,stirringgentlyuntilthenutsarecoatedwiththeglaze.
2.Quicklytransferthenutstoanonstickbakingsheetandspreadinasinglelayertocoolcompletelybeforeserving.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor2to3days.
Five-SpicedWalnuts
Makesabout2cups Inadditiontobeingagreatsnackburstingwithflavor,thesezestywalnutsmakearichadditiontoAsiansaladsorstir-fries.Iffive-spicepowderisunavailable,useacombinationof1⁄4teaspoongroundfennelseed,1⁄4teaspoongroundcinnamon,1⁄4teaspoongroundstaranise,1⁄4teaspoongroundSzechuanpeppercorns,and1⁄4teaspoongroundclovesinstead.
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1tablespoonsoysauce 11⁄4teaspoonsfive-spicepowder(seeheadnote)
2cupswalnuthalves Salt(optional)
1.Preheattheovento325°F.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethemargarineandoilandcookoverlowheat,stirringuntilthemargarineismelted.Stirinthesoysauceandthefive-spicepowderandcookfor1to2minutestoblendtheflavors.Addthewalnutsandtosstocoatwell.
2.Spreadthewalnutsonabakingsheetinasinglelayerandbakefor15minutes,stirringoccasionally.Sprinklelightlywithsalt,ifusing,andcooltoroomtemperaturebeforeserving.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor2to3days.
CurriedCashews
Makesabout2cups Thenaturalsweetnessofcashewsisadelightfulcomplementtothespicycurryseasoning.Eatasasnackorsprinkleontopofyourfavoritecurrieddish.
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 2tablespoonshotormildcurrypowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
2cupsunsaltedroastedcashews
1.Inalargeskilletovermediumheat,combinethemargarineandoil,stirringuntilthemargarineismelted.Addthecurrypowderandsaltandstirtoblend.Addthecashewsandcook,stirringuntilthenutsarecoatedwiththeseasoningandlightlybrowned,about10minutes
2.Transfertoabakingsheetandspreadinasinglelayertocooltoroomtemperaturebeforeserving.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor2to3days.
EdamameWithCoarseSalt
Makes6servings Edamamearegreensoybeansinthepod,soldbothfreshandfrozen.TheymakeanourishingsnackandareagreatwaytobeginaJapanesemeal.They'refuntoeat,too,withthebeansslippingoutofthepodsdirectlyintoyourmouth.Besuretohaveabowlhandyforthediscardedpods.
1(16-ounce)bagunshelledfrozenedamame Coarsesalt
1.Inalargesaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheedamameuntiltender,10minutes.Drainwellandpatdry.
2.Transfertoabowlandseasonwithcoarsesalttotaste.Servehotorwarm.
Jerk-SpicedSoyJerky
Makes8servings Thistastyandeconomicaljerkycanalsobemadeinadehydrator,ifyouhaveone.
2teaspoonsallspice 2teaspoonsdriedthyme 1teaspoongarlicpowder 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
3tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonsketchup 1tablespoonpuremaplesyrup 1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2teaspoonliquidsmoke
1(16-ounce)packageextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices,andpressed(seeTofu)
1.Inashallowbowl,combinetheallspice,thyme,garlicpowder,sugar,andpepper.Stirinthesoysauce,ketchup,maplesyrup,oil,andliquidsmoke,stirringuntilwellblended.
2.Dipthetofuslicesintothesaucetocoatonbothsidesandplaceonanonstickbakingsheet.Refrigeratefor1hourtoallowthesaucetosoakintothetofu.
3.Placetheovenrackinthelowestpositionoftheoven.Preheattheovento200°F.Transferthebakingsheettotheovenandbakeforabout8hours,turningthetofusliceseveryfewhours.Thejerkyisdonewhenitisveryfirmandadeepreddishbrowncolor.Cooltoroomtemperature.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto5days.
FlowerPowerGranolaSquares
Makes16squares Poweredbysunflowerseeds,aswellascranberries,chocolatechips,andcoconut,thesegranolasquaresmakeayummysnackforflowerchildrenofallages.
1cupshelledsunflowerseeds,lightlycrushed 2cupsquick-cookingoats 1cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips ¾cupsweeteneddriedcranberries 1⁄2cupunsweetenedflakedcoconut
1cupsoymilk 2tablespoonsveganmargarine,melted 2tablespoonsagavenectarormaplesyrup
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilan8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinethesunflowerseeds,oats,chocolatechips,cranberries,andcoconut.
Mixwell. 3.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoymilk,meltedmargarine,andagavenectarandpouroverthedry
mixture.Mixuntilthoroughlyblended. 4.Transferthemixturetothepreparedpanandpressitevenlyintothepan.Bakeuntillightly
brownedaroundtheedges,about25minutes.Coolfor5minutesonawirerackbeforecuttinginto2-inchsquares.Coolcompletelybeforeserving.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor2to3days.
DIPSANDSPREADS
Green-GreenGuacamole
Makesabout21⁄2cups
Sinceavocadosarehighinfat,somepeoplelimittheirintake,whichcanbedifficultforcard-carryingguacamolelovers.Thislighter,lowerfatversioncomestotherescuewithzucchiniandprotein-richedamamereplacingsomeoftheavocado.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallzucchini,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2garliccloves,minced Salt ¾cupshelledfreshorfrozenedamame 1ripeHassavocado 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthezucchiniandgarlic,andseasonwithsalttotaste.Coverandcookuntilsoftandliquidisevaporated,about10minutes.Setasidetocoolfor15minutes.
2.Inamediumsaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheedamameuntilsoft,10minutes.Drainwellandsetasidetocool.Transferthecooledzucchinimixturetoafoodprocessor.Addtheedamameandpuree.
3.Pitandpeeltheavocadoandtransfertothefoodprocessoralongwiththelemonjuiceandsalttotaste.Pulsetocombine,ifyoulikealittletextureinyourguacamole,otherwiseprocessuntilsmoothandwellblended.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Coverandrefrigerateuntilreadytoserve.Thisdipisbestifusedonthesamedaythatitismade.
BasicGuacamole
Foranall-avocadoguacamole,simplymash2or3ripeavocadosinabowlwithlemonorlimejuiceandsalttotaste,addingmincedgarlic,tomato,cilantro,orotherseasoningsaccordingtoyourownpreferences.
BlackAndGreenOliveTapenade
Makesabout11⁄2cups
TapenadeisaclassicoliveandcaperspreadfromProvence.Itcanbemadeentirelywithblackorgreenolivesinsteadofboth,ifyouprefer.Justdon'tomitthecaperssincethat'swhatmakesittapenade(tapenomeans"caper"inProvençal).Besuretousegoodqualityolivessuchastheblackniçoiseorkalamataandthegreengordaorpicholine.Tapenadeisdeliciousspreadoncrackersortoastedbread.
1⁄4cupcapers
1cuppittedblackolives 1⁄2cuppittedgreenolives
1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice Pinchdriedthyme Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupoliveoil
Inafoodprocessor,combinethecaperswiththeblackandgreenolivesandprocessuntilfinely
chopped.Addthelemonjuice,thyme,andpeppertotaste.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoilandblendtoasmoothpaste.Transferthetapenadetoasmallbowlandserve.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto5days.
Back-To-BasicsHummus
Makesabout2cups Thistried-and-truehummusrecipecanbethefoundationformyriadvariations,suchastheadditionofchipotlechiles,tapenade,roastedgarlic,ormarinatedartichokes.Ontheotherhand,it'sprettydarngoodjustthewayitis,too.Tahiniismadefromgroundsesameseedsandiswidelyavailableinnaturalfoodstores,specialtygrocers,andwell-stockedsupermarkets.
3to4garliccloves 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)
Juiceof1lemon 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
2tablespoonsoliveoil Sweetorsmokedpaprika,forgarnish
1.Inafoodprocessor,processthegarlicuntilfinelyminced.Addthechickpeasandtahiniandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthelemonjuice,salttotaste,andcayenneandprocessuntilwellcombined.
2.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoilandprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Transfertoamediumbowlandsprinklewithpaprikatoserve.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystoreditwillkeepintherefrigeratorforupto4days.
RoastedRedPepperHummus
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Roastedredpeppergivesavibrantcolorandflavortohummus,makingitanidealinclusiononaholidaypartybuffet,especiallywhenservedwithgreendipperssuchascelerysticksandblanchedgreenbeansandbroccoliflorets.
2garliccloves,crushed 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
2roastedredpeppers*
1tablespoonfreshlimejuice Salt Groundcayenne
1.Inafoodprocessor,processthegarlicuntilfinelyminced.Addthechickpeasandredpepperandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthelimejuiceandsaltandcayennetotaste.Processuntilwellblended.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
2.Transfertoamediumbowlandserve.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.
*RoastingBellPeppers:Roastthepeppersoveranopenflameorunderthebroiler,about4inchesfromtheheat,turninguntiltheskinsarecompletelyblackened.Putthecharredpeppersintoapaperbagandsetasidefor5minutestoallowthesteamtoloosentheskins.Scrapeofftheblackenedskinandremovetheseedsandstems.Thepeppersarenowreadytouseinrecipes.
WhiteBeanAndDillHummus
Makesabout2cups Dillweedaddsaniceflavornuancetothishummus,givingitarefreshingtastethatsetsitapartfromthetraditionalhummusflavor.Servewithricecrackersorcrispcucumberslicesfordipping.Trydifferentherbs,too,suchasrosemary.
2garliccloves,crushed 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canwhitebeans,suchasGreatNorthern,drainedandrinsed
1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4cupfreshdillweedor2tablespoonsdried
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
2tablespoonsoliveoil
1.Inafoodprocessor,processthegarlicuntilfinelyminced.Addthechickpeasandtahiniandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthelemonjuice,dillweed,salt,andcayenneandprocessuntilwellblended.
2.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoilandprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Transfertoamediumbowlandcoverandrefrigerate2hoursbeforeserving.Theflavorsimproveandintensifyifmadeahead.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.
SmokyChipotle-PintoHummus
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Pintobeansandspicychipotlechilescombinetocreateahummus-inspireddipthatgoesgreatwithtortillachips.
1garlicclove,crushed 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed
11⁄2teaspoonscannedchipotlechileinadobo
2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonfinelymincedgreenonions,forgarnish
1.Inafoodprocessor,processthegarlicuntilfinelyminced.Addthebeansandchipotleandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthelimejuiceandsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilwellblended.
2.Transfertoamediumbowlandsprinklewiththegreenonions.Serverightawayorcoverandrefrigeratefor1to2hourstoallowtheflavorstointensify.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.
BabaGhanoush
Makesabout2cups ThisclassicMiddleEasterneggplantspreadiswonderfulasadipforpitachipsorasaspreadonpitabreadorwrapsandwiches.Thetahiniisaddedinincrements—howmuchyouusewilldependonthesizeofyoureggplantaswellaspersonaltaste.
1largeeggplant,halvedlengthwise 3garliccloves,slivered 1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste),plusmoreifneeded
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano(optional)
1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley,forgarnish 1tablespoonpomegranateseeds,forgarnish(optional)
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Makesmallslitsinthecutsidesoftheeggplantandpressthegarlicintotheslits.Transfertheeggplanthalves,cut-sidedown,tothepreparedbakingpanandbakeuntilsoft,about30minutes.Setasidetocool.
2.Scoopthecookedeggplantfleshintoafoodprocessor.Addabout1⁄4cupofthetahini,thelemonjuice,salt,cayenne,andoregano,ifusing,andprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,addingmoretahini,ifneeded.
3.Transfertoamediumbowlandsprinklewiththeparsleyandpomegranateseeds,ifusing.Serveatroomtemperature.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.
Three-BeanDip
Makesabout3cups Thisdiplendsitselftolotsofvariation.Changethenumberandquantityofbeansaccordingtopersonalpreference.Ifyousubstitutekidneybeansorpintosfortheedamame,forexample,itwillgiveitapinkishhue.Addingmoregarlicandsomehotchileswillspiceitup.Asprinkleofcilantroorbasilinsteadofparsleychangesthecharacterinyetanotherway.Beansfreezewell,soifyouhaveleftoverbeansfromanopenedcan,youcanstoretheminasealedcontainerinthefreezerforlateruse.
1garlicclove,crushed 1tablespoonchoppedgreenonions 1cupcookedorcannedGreatNorthernorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 1cupcookedorcannedchickpeas,drainedandrinsed 1cupcookedshellededamame 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Inafoodprocessor,processthegarlicandgreenonionsuntilminced.Addbeans,chickpeas,edamame,lemonjuice,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste,andprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
2.Transfertoamediumbowlandsprinklewiththeparsley.Serverightawayorcoverandrefrigeratefor1hourtoallowtheflavorstointensify.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerate.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.
BlackBeanAndSun-DriedTomatoDip
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Sun-driedtomatoesandbalsamicvinegaraddacomplexitytotheflavorofthisrobustdip.Servewithwholegraincrackersortoastedcoarsebread.
1⁄4cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed
1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1⁄4teaspoondriedmarjoramorbasil
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inafoodprocessor,processthetomatoesuntilfinelychopped.Addthebeansandpulseuntilcombined.Addthevinegar,parsley,marjoram,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntiljustblended,leavingsometexture.
2.Transfertoamediumbowlandserve.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerate.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.
Mylie'sSecretQuesoDip
Makesabout21⁄2cups
Thischeesydipistoogoodtokeepasecretanylonger.AdaptedfromarecipesharedwithmebymyfriendandveganquesodiploverMylieThompson,it'sgreatfornachosaswellasonbakedpotatoes,cookedveggies,orevensoftpretzels.Tryspooningalittleoversomeveggiechili.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedonion
1⁄4cupoatflourorfinelygroundold-fashionedoats
2tablespoonstahini(sesamepaste) 1⁄2cupnutritionalyeast
1⁄3cupunsweetenedsoymilk,plusmoreifneeded
1teaspoonpuremaplesyrup 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drainedandfinelychopped 1(4-ounce)candicedhotormildgreenchiles,drained 11⁄2teaspoonschilipowder
11⁄2teaspoonssweetorsmokedpaprika
1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirintheflour,tahini,nutritionalyeast,soymilk,andmaplesyrup.Stirinthetomatoesandmixwell.
2.Lowerheat,andcook,stirringconstantly.Whenthemixturestartstobubble,addthechiles,chilipowder,paprika,cumin,cayenne,andsalt.Continuetocook,stirringforabout10minutes.Stirinthelemonjuice.Ifthemixtureistoothick,addabitmoresoymilk.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Transfertoamediumbowlandservewarm.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerate.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto4days.
LayeredBeanDip
Makesabout6cups Thisrecipemakesalot,sokeepitinmindwhenyouneedsomethingeasyanddelicioustoserveacrowd.Servewithtortillachips.
1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed 11⁄2cupstomatosalsa,homemade(FreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought
1⁄2cupvegansourcream,homemade(TofuSourCream)orstore-bought
1cupguacamole,homemade(seeGreen-GreenGuacamole)orstore-bought 4greenonions,chopped 1ripetomato,chopped 1⁄2cupslicedpittedblackolives
1(4-ounce)candicedhotormildgreenchiles 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro
1.Inamediumbowl,mashthebeanswell.Add1⁄2cupofthesalsaandmixwelltocombine.
2.Spreadthebeanmixtureinaglassbowloronaplatter.Spreadthesourcreamontop,followedbytheguacamole.Spreadalayeroftheremainingsalsaontopoftheguacamoleandsprinklewiththegreenonions,tomato,olives,chiles,andcilantro.
3.Coverandrefrigerateforatleast1hourbeforeserving.Thisdipisbestifeatenonthesamedaythatitismade.
CucumberAndGreenOliveDip
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Thislight,refreshing,palegreendipcanbeservedwithcrackers,chips,orcut-upvegetables.Ifyoupreferadipwithtexture,stirinsomeextrachoppedgreenolivesandmincedgreenoniontothefinisheddip.
1⁄2mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled,halved,seeded,andchopped
¾cuppittedgreenolives 1garlicclove,crushed 4ouncesfirmtofu,welldrainedandcrumbled 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecucumber,olives,andgarlic.Processuntilfinelychopped.Addthetofu,parsley,lemonjuice,salt,andcayenneandprocessuntilsmooth.
2.Transfertoamediumbowl.Coverandchillfor1hourbeforeserving.Thisdipisbestifusedonthesamedaythatitismade.
LemonyEdamameDip
Makesabout21⁄2cups
Edamame,orfreshsoybeans,arenowwidelyavailableinandoutofthepodandsoldfreshandfrozen.Thevibrantcolorissurpassedonlybythefreshtastederivedbycombiningedamamewithfrozengreenpeasandatouchoflemon.Thisdiplendsitselftolotsofvariation—youcanaddchilesordifferentherbstochangetheflavor.
11⁄4cupsshelledfreshorfrozenedamame
¾cupfrozenpeas 1garlicclove,crushed 1tablespoonchoppedgreenonions 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄2cupwater
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro,forgarnish
1.Inalargesaucepanofsaltedboilingwater,cooktheedamameuntilsoft,about10minutes.Duringthelastminute,addthepeas.Drainwellandsetaside.
2.Inafoodprocessor,processthegarlicandgreenonionsuntilfinelyminced.Addthecookededamameandpeas,lemonjuice,oil,salt,andcayenne,andprocessuntilsmooth.Addupto1⁄2cupofwaterandprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Transfertoamediumbowlandsprinklewiththeparsley.Serverightawayorcoverandrefrigeratefor1hourtoallowflavorstointensify.Thisdipisbestifusedonthesamedaythatitismade.
Sushi-InspiredEdamame-AvocadoDip
Makesabout2cups TwoofmyfavoriteJapanesetreats,avocadosushirollsandedamame,weretheinspirationforthisdip.ServeitwithBlackSesameWontonChips.Ifblacksesameseedsareunavailable,regulartoastedsesameseedscanbeused.
¾cupshelledfreshorfrozenedamame 1ripeHassavocado 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice,plusmoreifneeded Salt 1tablespoonmincedpickledginger,forgarnish 1tablespoonblacksesameseeds,forgarnish
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsaltedboilingwater,cooktheedamameuntilsoft,about10minutes.Drainwellandsetasidetocool.
2.Pitandpeeltheavocadoandtransfertoafoodprocessor.Addthelimejuiceandsalttotaste,andthecookededamameandprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasonings,addingabitmorelimejuiceifneeded.Transfertoamediumbowlandsprinklewiththepickledgingerandsesameseeds.Thisdipisbestifusedonthesamedaythatitismade.
CreamySpinach-TahiniDip
Makesabout1cup ThedelectableJapanesesesame-spinachdishcalledgomaiistheinspirationforthisdelightfulfresh-tastingspinachdipmadewithtahini(sesamepaste).
1(10-ounce)packagefreshbabyspinach 1to2garliccloves 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄3cuptahini(sesamepaste)
Juiceof1lemon Groundcayenne 2teaspoonstoastedsesameseeds,forgarnish
1.Lightlysteamthespinachuntilwilted,about3minutes.Squeezedryandsetaside. 2.Inafoodprocessor,processthegarlicandsaltuntilfinelychopped.Addthesteamedspinach,
tahini,lemonjuice,andcayennetotaste.Processuntilwellblendedandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Transferthediptoamediumbowlandsprinklewiththesesameseeds.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.
SassySpinachDipWithRoastedGarlic
Makesabout21⁄2cups
Thankstovegansourcreamandmayo,noonehastobewithouttheirfavoritespinachdip.Thisversion,developedbymyfriendandrecipetesterToniDahlmeier,hastheaddedflavordimensionofroastedgarlic.Servewithcrackers,chips,veggies,orGreatGarlicBread.
5to7garliccloves 1(10-ounce)packagefrozenchoppedspinach,thawed 1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
1⁄2cupvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought
2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice 1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions
1⁄4cupshreddedcarrot
2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantroorparsley 1⁄2teaspooncelerysalt
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Roastthegarliconasmallbakingsheetuntilgolden,12to15minutes.Pressorcrushtheroastedgarlicandmashtoapaste.Setaside.
2.Whilethegarlicisroasting,steamthespinachuntiltender,5minutes.Squeezedryandfinelychop.Setaside.
3.Inamediumbowl,combinethemayonnaise,sourcream,limejuice,androastedgarlic.Stirtocombine.Addthegreenonions,carrot,andcilantro.Stirinthesteamedspinachandseasonwiththecelerysaltandsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwell.Chillatleast1hourbeforeservingtoallowflavorstointensify.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerate.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.
SalsaAndPintoBeanSpread
Makesabout21⁄2cups
Pintobeansaddproteinandsubstancetothiszestyspread.Makeitwithhotormildsalsa,dependingonyourpreference.Servewithcornchips.
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed
1cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro
1teaspoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄2teaspoonchilipowder
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
Inafoodprocessor,combinealloftheingredients.Pulseuntilwellmixed,butstillslightlycoarse.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Transferthemixturetoamediumabowl.Coverandrefrigerateforatleast1hourbeforeserving.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.
Four-SeedBreadSpread
Makesabout11⁄4cups
Iliketospreadthishigh-proteinspreadontoastedSunflowerArtisanBread.Tovarythetextureandflavor,tryaddingsomemincedonion,greenonion,celery,ortomato.
1⁄2cupsunflowerseeds
1⁄4cupshelledpumpkinseeds(pepitas)
3tablespoonssesameseeds 1tablespoongroundflaxseed 1garlicclove,minced 3tablespoonstahini(sesamepaste) 3tablespoonswater 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonsoysauce 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1teaspoonmincedfreshchives(optional) 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1.Lightlytoastthesunflowerseeds,pumpkinseeds,andsesameseeds(seeToastingNutsAndSeeds),thentransferthemtoafoodprocessor.
2.Addtheflaxseedsandgarlic,andprocessuntilfinelyground.Addthetahini,water,oil,soysauce,lemonjuice,parsley,chives,ifusing,salt,andcayenneandprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Transferthespreadtoamediumbowl.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto4days.
GoldenSunshineRoastedVegSpread
Makesabout2cups Thisrecipewasoneofthosehappyaccidentsthatbeganasawaytouseupleftoverroastedvegetables.AfterIspreaditonsometoastedcoarsebread,itwasloveatfirstbite.ThisspreadisalsogreatservedwiththeWalnutOatCrackersoryourfavoritecrackers.
1mediumsweetpotato,peeledanddiced 1mediumcarrot,sliced 1⁄2mediumyellowbellpepper,diced
1⁄2smallyellowonion,chopped
2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Inalargebowl,tossthesweetpotato,carrot,bellpepper,andonionwiththeoilandspreadonabakingsheet.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandroast,stirringoccasionally,untilthevegetablesaresoft,about30minutes.Setasidetocool.
2.Transferthecooledvegetablemixturetoafoodprocessor.Addthetahiniandprocessuntilsmooth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Transferthemixturetoamediumbowl.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.
EggplantWalnutSpread
Makesabout21⁄2cups
Walnutsandeggplantcombinetomakeaversatile,rich-tastingspreadthatcanbeusedasadip,aspreadforcrackersorbread,orasaflavorfuladditiontoawrapsandwich.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallonion,chopped 1smalleggplant,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2garliccloves,chopped 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1tablespoonfreshmincedbasil 2tablespoonsveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,eggplant,garlic,salt,andcayenne.Coverandcookuntilsoft,about15minutes.Stirinthewalnutsandbasilandsetasidetocool.
2.Transferthecooledeggplantmixturetoafoodprocessor.Addthemayonnaiseandprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andthentransfertoamediumbowlandgarnishwiththeparsley.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.
Za'Atar-SpicedRoastedRedPepperSpread
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Za'atarisArabicfor"thyme."ThenameisgiventotheherbSyrianmarjoram,aswellasaspiceblendcontainingthyme,marjoram,andsumac.Thelatteriswhatiscalledforinthisrecipe.Ifza'atarspiceblendisunavailable,usedriedthymemixedwithapinchofmarjoram.
2⁄3cuptoastedwalnuts
2jarredroastedredpeppers(orseeRoastedRedPepperHummus) 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2teaspoonza'atarspiceblend
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
Choppedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Inafoodprocessor,processthewalnutsuntilfinelyground.Addtheredpeppersandlemonjuiceandprocessuntilsmooth.Addtheoil,za'atar,salt,andcayenneandblenduntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
2.Transferthespreadtoasmallbowlandgarnishwiththeparsley.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.
WhiteBeanAndArtichokeSpread
Makesabout21⁄2cups
Creamywhitebeansareanidealcomplementforthepiquantartichokeheartsinthistastyspreadfestoonedwithchoppedkalamataolives.It'sgreatspreadonpitatrianglesorusedasabaseforwrapsandwiches.
1(6-ounce)jarmarinatedartichokehearts,drained 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)GreatNorthernorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed
1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley 1tablespoonoliveoil 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
2tablespoonspittedchoppedkalamataolives
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheartichokehearts,beans,parsley,oil,lemonjuice,salt,andcayenne.Processuntilwellblended.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
2.Transfertoamediumbowlandtopwiththechoppedolives.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.
Tempeh-PimientoCheezeBall
Makes8servings Thistotallyretroappetizergetsathoroughlymodernmakeoverwiththehelpoftempehandnutritionalyeast.Servewithcrackersandoneofthoselittlecheese-spreadknivesyouthoughtyou'dneveruseagain.
8ouncestempeh,cutinto1⁄2-inchpieces
1(2-ounce)jarchoppedpimientos,drained 1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast
1⁄4cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
2tablespoonssoysauce ¾cupchoppedpecans
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Setasidetocool.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecooledtempeh,pimientos,nutritionalyeast,mayo,andsoysauce.Processuntilsmooth.
2.Transferthetempehmixturetoabowlandrefrigerateuntilfirmandchilled,atleast2hoursorovernight.
3.Inadryskillet,toastthepecansovermediumheatuntillightlytoasted,about5minutes.Setasidetocool.
4.Shapethetempehmixtureintoaball,androllitinthepecans,pressingthenutsslightlyintothetempehmixturesotheystick.Refrigerateforatleast1hourbeforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandkeeprefrigerateduntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepfor2to3days.
SmoothAndSavoryMushroomPâté
Makesabout2cups Groundcashewsgivethisluxuriouspâtéabutteryrichnessthatwillmakeitdisappearinacrowd.Servewithaselectionofcrackersorbreadsforslathering.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedonion
1garlicclove,minced 2cupsthinlyslicedwhitemushrooms 1⁄2teaspoondriedsavory
1tablespoonbrandyorcognac(optional) 2teaspoonssoysauce Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cuprawcashews
Choppedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthemushroomsandsavory.Stirinthebrandy,ifusing,soysauce,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,uncovered,stirringoccasionally,untilthemushroomsaresoftandtheliquidisevaporated,about5minutes.Setasidetocool.
2.Inafoodprocessor,grindthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthecooledmushroommixtureandprocessuntilsmooth.Spoonthepâtéintoasmallcrockorservingbowl.Smooththetopandsprinklewithparsley.Coverandrefrigerateforatleast1hourbeforeserving.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto5days.
COLDAPPETIZERS
MarinatedOlives
Makes4servings Abowlofmarinatedolivesmakesagreatappetizerbeforedinnerorazesty(andeasy)additiontoabuffettable.Whilemanysupermarketsnowhaveolivebarswheremarinatedolivesareavailable,IprefermakingmyownmarinadesoIcancustomizetheflavorstomyowntaste.Forarefreshingvariation,makeacitrusmarinadebyusingorangeorlemonjuiceinplaceofthevinegarandaddingatablespoonoforangeorlemonzest.Insteadoftheoregano,usethyme,fennel,orrosemary.
1⁄4cupoliveoil
2garliccloves,crushed 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
11⁄2tablespoonswhitewinevinegar
1cupbrine-curedblackolives,drained 2teaspoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Inasmallsaucepan,heattheoiloverlowheat.Addthegarlic,oregano,crushedredpepper,andvinegarandcookfor2minutes.Removefromheatandstirintheolives.
2.Transfertoabowl.Coverandrefrigerateovernight.Removetheolivesfromthemarinadeandplaceinasmallservingbowl.Sprinklewithparsleyandserve.Coverandrefrigerateanyunusedolives.Properlystored,theywillkeepforseveralweeks.Tointensifyflavor,remainingolivescanbestoredintheleftovermarinade;otherwise,theremainingmarinadecanbediscarded.
Sesame-ShiitakeWontonCrisps
Makes12crisps Chewy,earthyshiitakesandcrisp,refreshingsnowpeasandcarrotareanointedwithalightsesame-limedressingforadeliciousandeasytoppingfortoastedwontons.Thisisagreatwaytousehomemadewrappers,butifyoudon'thavethetimetomakethem,youcanusepitachipsorricecrackersasabaseforthetopping,orspoonthemixtureintothawedfrozenphyllocups,whichcanbefoundinsupermarketfreezers.
12VeganWontonWrappers 2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 2teaspoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 12shiitakemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,stemmed,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
4snowpeas,trimmedandcutcrosswiseintothinslivers 1teaspoonsoysauce 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1mediumcarrot,shredded Toastedsesameseedsorblacksesameseeds,ifavailable
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Brushthewontonwrapperswith1tablespoonofthesesameoilandarrangeonthebakingsheet.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandcrisp,about5minutes.Setasidetocool.(Alternately,youcantuckthewontonwrappersintomini-muffintinstocreatecupsforthefilling.Brushwithsesameoilandbakethemuntilcrisp.)
2.Inalargeskillet,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addthemushroomsandcookuntilsoftened,3to5minutes.Stirinthesnowpeasandthesoysauceandcook30seconds.Setasidetocool.
3.Inalargebowl,combinethelimejuice,sugar,andremaining1tablespoonsesameoil.Stirinthecarrotandcooledshiitakemixture.Topeachwontoncrispwithaspoonfuloftheshiitakemixture.Sprinklewithsesameseedsandarrangeonaplattertoserve.
CheezyCashew–RoastedRedPepperToasts
Makes16to24toasts Atangyflavorandbrightcolorgivethesecutecanapésafestiveappealandaretrolook.Asoftwhitesourdoughorwheatbreadworksbest,sincecoarserbreadsmaybetoocrumblytocutattractively.
8thinsoftbreadslices 2jarredroastedredpeppers(orseeRoastedRedPepperHummus) 1cupunsaltedcashews 1⁄4cupwater
1tablespoonsoysauce 2tablespoonschoppedgreenonions 1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast
2tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar 2tablespoonsoliveoil
1.Usecanapéorcookiecutterstocutthebreadintodesiredshapesabout2incheswide.Ifyoudon'thaveacutter,useaknifetocutthebreadintosquares,triangles,orrectangles.Youshouldget2to4piecesoutofeachsliceofbread.Toastthebreadandsetasidetocool.
2.Coarselychop1redpepperandsetaside.Cuttheremainingpepperintothinstripsordecorativeshapesandsetasideforgarnish.
3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,grindthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthewaterandsoysauceandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthechoppedredpepperandpuree.Addthegreenonions,nutritionalyeast,vinegar,andoilandprocessuntilsmoothandwellblended.
4.Spreadaspoonfulofthepeppermixtureontoeachofthetoastedbreadpiecesandtopdecorativelywiththereservedpepperstrips.Arrangeonaplatterortrayandserve.
Jicama-GuacamoleBites
Makesabout24bites Jicamaisusedhereasafresh,crisp,andsurprisingcanapébottomthatcomplementstheguacamoletopping.Foramorecasualpresentation,servetheguacamoleinabowlandcutthejicamaintostripstouseasdippers.
2ripeHassavocados,pittedandpeeled 2garliccloves,minced 2tablespoonsmincedgreenonions 2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1largejicama Cilantroleaves,forgarnish
1.Inamediumbowl,combinetheavocado,garlic,greenonions,and1tablespoonofthelimejuice.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Mashwithaforkuntilsmoothbutstillslightlychunky.Setaside.
2.Peelthejicamaandcutitinto1⁄4-inchslices.Usecanapéorcookiecutterstocuttheslicesintodesiredshapes,oruseaknifetocutthejicamainto2-inchtriangles.Tossthejicamawiththeremaininglimejuicetopreventdiscoloration.
3.Topeachsliceofjicamawithaheapingteaspoonfuloftheguacamole.Garnisheachcanapéwithacilantroleafandarrangeonaplattertoserve.
LemonAndGarlicMarinatedMushrooms
Makes4servings Onceyoudiscoverhowfresh-tastinganddeliciousthesemushroomsare(andeasytoprepare),you'llnevergobacktobuyingthosetireddelimushrooms.Serveonabuffetwithaslottedspoonortoothpicksforeasypickup.Theymakeagreatadditiontoanantipastoplatteraswell.
3tablespoonsoliveoil 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2garliccloves,crushed 1teaspoondriedmarjoram 1⁄2teaspooncoarselygroundfennelseed
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
8ouncessmallwhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andstemmed 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley
1.Inamediumbowl,whisktogethertheoil,lemonjuice,garlic,marjoram,fennelseed,salt,andpepper.Addthemushroomsandparsleyandstirgentlyuntilcoated.
2.Coverandrefrigerateforatleast2hoursorovernight.Stirwellbeforeserving.
CherryTomatoesStuffedWithWhirledPeas
Makes24tomatoes Notmanyrecipeshavebeeninspiredbybumperstickers,butit'seasytovisualize"whirledpeas"whenit'satastystuffingforcherrytomatoes.Passaplatterofthematyournextgatheringandaskgueststo"givepeasachance."
24ripecherrytomatoes 2teaspoonsoliveoil 2mediumshallots,finelychopped ¾cupfrozenpeas,thawed 1teaspoonchoppedfreshbasilormint 1tablespoonvegancreamcheeseorvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Cutaverythinsliceoffthebottomsofthetomatoes.Useasmallmelonballerorateaspoontoscoopoutseedsandjuice.Discardseedsandjuice.Setasidescooped-outtomatoes,cutsidedowntodrain.
2.Inasmallskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Addthepeas,andcook,covered,2minuteslonger.Removefromtheheatandsetasidetocool.
3.Transfertheshallotandpeamixturetoafoodprocessorandaddthebasil,creamcheese,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Pureeuntilsmooth.Useapastrybagtopipethemixtureintothetomatoesandarrangeonaplattertoserve.
SnowPeasStuffedWithSun-DriedTomatoHummus
Makesabout24snowpeas Crisp-tendersnowpeasstuffedwithaflavorfulsun-driedtomatohummuslooklovelyonaplatter,especiallywhenthehummusispipedintothesnowpeasusingapastrybagwithadecorativetip.Youcanalsouseaplasticbagwithonecornersnippedoff.
24largefirmsnowpeas,trimmed 3garliccloves,crushed 2tablespoonschoppedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)
2tablespoonswater 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne(optional)
1.Immersethesnowpeasinamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwaterjustlongenoughtoturnthembrightgreen,about30seconds.Drainandrunundercoldwater.Patdryandsetaside.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,tomatoes,andsalt,andprocesstoathickpaste.Addthechickpeas,tahini,water,andcayenne,ifusing,andprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Spoonorpipethemixtureontothesnowpeasandarrangedecorativelyonaplattertoserve.
Artichoke-And-Walnut-StuffedBelgianEndive
Makes6servings Whentheendiveleavesarearrangedconcentricallyonaroundplatter,theylooklikealargeflowerorstarburst.Toaddabitofcolortothepresentation,fillthecenterofthecirclewithasmallbowlfilledwithcherrytomatoes.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea15-ouncecan(notmarinated)andproceedwiththerecipeafterthefrozen-artichokecookinginstructions.
1(10-ounce)packagefrozenartichokehearts 1⁄2cupwalnutpieces
1garlicclove,crushed 2tablespoonschoppedgreenonions 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1tablespoonoliveoil 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonmincedfreshthyme
2mediumBelgianendive,leavesseparated
1.Inamediumsaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheartichokeheartsuntiltender,about10minutes.Drainwellandsetasidetocool.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethewalnuts,garlic,greenonions,salt,andpepperandprocessuntilchopped.Addtheoil,lemonjuice,thyme,andcooledartichokeheartsandprocessuntilwellmixed.Transfertoamediumbowl.
3.Useasmallspoontostufftheartichokemixtureintoeachoftheendiveleaves.Arrangethefilledendiveleavesdecorativelyonaplattertoserve.
Lentil-PecanCountry-StylePâté
Makes6to8servings Servethisheartyandflavorfulpâtéonaplattersurroundedbybreadsandcrackers,orsliceandplateforanelegantfirstcourse.Garnishwithfreshthymesprigsorchoppedparsleyorpecans.
1cupbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,chopped 11⁄4teaspoonsdriedthyme
1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice
1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
2tablespoonssherryorbrandy(optional) 2tablespoonsherryvinegar 1⁄2cuptoastedchoppedpecanpieces
2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 2tablespoonsall-purposeflour
1.Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelentilsuntilsoft,about40minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.
2.Inamediumskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlicandcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Stirinthethyme,allspice,salt,pepper,andsherry,ifusing.Cook1minutelongerandsetaside.
3.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecookedlentilswiththeonionmixture.Addthevinegar,pecans,andparsleyandprocessuntilmixed,butnotpureed.Addtheflourandpulsetocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,thenspoonintothepreparedpanandbakeuntilfirm,30to40minutes.
4.Coolthepâtétoroomtemperature,thenrefrigerateuntilchilled,3to4hours.Whenreadytoserve,runaknifealongtheedgeofthepanandinvertontoaplate.Garnishdecorativelyandserveatroomtemperature.
Mushroom-WalnutPâté
Makes6to8servings Youcanuseregularwhitemushroomsinthissavorypâté,butifyouwantadeepermushroomflavor,considerusingamixofwildmushrooms.Thispâtétastesbetterthedayafteritismade,soifpossiblemakeitadayaheadofwhenyouneedit.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,chopped 2cupschoppedmushrooms,anyvariety 2tablespoonsbrandy(optional) 1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)
1teaspoondriedsavory 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1cuptoastedwalnutpieces 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 3tablespoonsall-purposeflour
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlicandcoverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthemushroomsandcook,uncovered,untilthemushroomsaresoftandtheliquidhasevaporated,5to7minutes.Addthebrandy,ifusing.Stirinthetahini,savory,salt,andcayenneandcook,stirringfor1to2minutesmore.Setaside.
2.Inafoodprocessor,chopthewalnuts.Addtheparsleyandflourandpulsetocombine.Addthemushroommixtureandprocessuntilcombined.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,thenspoonthemixtureintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilfirm,about40minutes.Coolthepâtétoroomtemperature,thenrefrigerateuntilchilled.Whenreadytoserve,runaknifealongtheedgeofthepanandinvertontoaplate.Serveatroomtemperature.
Mango-AvocadoSpringRolls
Makes10to12rolls ThesedelightfulspringrollsareespeciallygoodwithSpicyMangoSauce.Ricevermicelli,extremelythinandbrittledriednoodlesmadefromrice,areavailableatAsianmarkets,naturalfoodstores,andwell-stockedsupermarkets.Don'tconfusethemwithcellophanenoodles,whicharemadefrommungbeanstarch.
3ouncesricevermicelli 12ricepaperwrappers 2ripeHassavocados 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled,halvedlengthwise,seeded,andcutintothinstrips 2cupsfinelychoppedromaineoriceberglettuce Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupfreshcilantroleaves
1.Soakthevermicelliinamediumbowlofhotwateruntilsoft,about1minute,anddrainwell.Cutthenoodlesinto4-or5-inchlengthsandsetaside.
2.Fillalargeshallowbowlwithwarmwaterandaddonericepaperwrapperatatime,soakingitinthewaterforafewsecondsuntilsoft.Removeitfromthewaterandlayitonadryworksurface.Pitandpeeltheavocadosandcutinto1⁄4-inchstrips.Tosstheavocadostripswiththelemonjuicetopreventdiscoloration,thenplace2or3avocadostripsdownthecenterofeachthewrapper,leavinga1-inchmarginateachend.Addafewstripsofmango,followedbyalayerofcucumberstrips.Topwithsomeofthericenoodlesandalayeroflettucestrips.Seasonwithsaltandpepper,totaste,andsprinklewithsomeofthecilantroleaves.
3.Pullonesideofthericepaperoverthefilling,foldingoverthetwoshortends,rollinguptightlytoenclosethefilling.Transfertoaservingplateandrepeatwiththeremainingingredients.Serveimmediatelyorcovertherollswithadampclothfornomorethan1hourbeforeserving.
LemongrassTofuAndSnowPeaSpringRolls
Makes12rolls ServethesespringrollswithSesame-ScallionDippingSauceoranotherdippingsauceofyourchoice.Ricepaperwrappers,availableinAsianmarkets,aresometimeslabeled"banhtrang"or"galettesderiz."
1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices,andpressed(seeTofu)
2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonmirin 1tablespoonmincedlemongrass 4ouncessnowpeas,trimmed 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 12ricepaperwrappers 1largecarrot,shredded 1cupfreshThaibasilorcilantroleaves
1.Cutthetofuinto1⁄4-inchstrips.Transfertoashallowbowlandaddthesoysauce,mirin,andlemongrass.Coverandrefrigeratefor1to2hourstomarinate.
2.Inasmallsaucepanofsaltedboilingwater,cookthesnowpeasfor1minute.Drainandrinseundercoldwater.Patthesnowpeasdryandslicethemlengthwiseintothinstrips.Setaside.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Drainthemarinadefromthetofuanddiscard.Addthetofutothehotskilletandcook,turninggently,untilgoldenbrown,about7minutes.Transferthetofutoaplateandsetasidetocool.
4.Fillalargeshallowbowlwithwarmwaterandadd1ricepaperwrapperatatime,soakingitinthewaterforafewsecondsuntilsoft.Removeitfromthewaterandlayitonadryworksurface.Place2or3stripsoftofudownthecenterofeachwrapper,leavinga1-inchmarginateachend.Topwithafewstripsofthecookedsnowpeas,followedbysomeshreddedcarrotandbasilleaves.
5.Foldthebottomofthericepaperoverthefilling,foldoverthetwoshortends,thenrolluptightlytoenclosethefilling.Transfertoaservingplate.Repeatwiththeremainingingredients.Serveimmediatelyorcovertherollswithadampclothfornomorethan1hourbeforeserving.
SesameSeitanAndSpinachSpringRolls
Makes8rolls SeitanmakesaheartyadditiontothesespringrollsthatareespeciallygoodservedwithGinger-SoyDippingSauce.
3tablespoonshoisinsauce 1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchthinstrips
3tablespoonssesameseeds 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 8ricepaperwrappers 2mediumcarrots,shredded 4ouncesfreshbabyspinach
1.Inashallowbowl,combinethehoisinsauce,soysauce,andsesameoil.Addtheseitan,spooningthemarinadeovertheseitantocoatthoroughly.Coverandrefrigeratefor1hour.
2.Spreadthesesameseedsonaplate.Drainthemarinadefromtheseitananddiscard.Addtheseitanstripstothesesameseeds,turningtocoat.Inalargeskillet,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrowned,5minutes.Removefromtheskilletandsetasidetocool.
3.Fillalargeshallowbowlwithwarmwaterandadd1ricepaperwrapperatatime,soakingitforafewsecondsuntilsoft.Removeitfromthewaterandlayitonadryworksurface.Place2or3stripsofseitandownthecenterofeachwrapper,leavinga1-inchmarginateachend.Toptheseitanwithsomeofthecarrotsfollowedbyafewspinachleaves.
4.Foldthebottomofthericepaperoverthefilling,thenfoldoverthetwoshortendsandrolluptoenclosethefilling.Repeatwiththeremainingingredients.Serveimmediatelyorcovertherollswithadampclothfornomorethan1hourbeforeserving.
Vietnamese-StyleLettuceRolls
Makes4servings Crispvegetablesandalettuceleafwrappermaketheserollsespeciallylightandrefreshing—idealforaspringorsummergathering.Variation:substitutestripsofbakedmarinatedtofuforthericenoodlesinthefilling.Insteadofthescallion-soydippingsauceinthisrecipe,tryservingthemwithApricotandChileDippingSauce.
2greenonions 2tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonsricevinegar 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄8teaspooncrushedredpepper
3tablespoonswater 3ouncesricevermicelli 4to6softgreenleaflettuceleaves 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1⁄2mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled,seeded,andcutlengthwiseinto
1⁄4-inchstrips
1⁄2mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
1cuplooselypackedfreshcilantroorbasilleaves
1.Cutthegreenpartoffthegreenonionsandcutthemlengthwiseintothinslicesandsetaside.Mincethewhitepartofthegreenonionsandtransfertoasmallbowl.Addthesoysauce,ricevinegar,sugar,crushedredpepper,andwater.Stirtoblendandsetaside.
2.Soakthevermicelliinmediumbowlofhotwateruntilsoftened,about1minute.Drainthenoodleswellandcuttheminto3-inchlengths.Setaside.
3.Placealettuceleafonaworksurfaceandarrangearowofnoodlesinthecenteroftheleaf,followedbyafewstripsofscalliongreens,carrot,cucumber,bellpepper,andcilantro.Bringthebottomedgeoftheleafoverthefillingandfoldinthetwoshortsides.Rollupgentlybuttightly.Placetherollseamsidedownonaservingplatter.Repeatwithremainingingredients.Servewiththedippingsauce.
LemonyRice-StuffedGrapeLeaves
Makesabout30grapeleaves Calleddolmadesordolmas,thesemoistleaf-wrappedpackagesmakeagreatadditiontoamezeplatterorabuffet.Theirdiminutivesizemakesthemanidealfingerfood.Lookforgrapeleavesinwell-stockedsupermarkets,gourmetgrocers,orGreekorMiddleEasternmarkets.
2cupscookedbasmatiorotherrice*
3tablespoonsfinelymincedgreenonions 3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonfinelymincedlemonzest 2tablespoonsminceddillweed Salt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1(16-ounce)jargrapeleaves,drained,rinsed,andpatteddry 2tablespoonsoliveoil
1.Inalargebowl,combinetherice,greenonions,1tablespoonofthelemonjuice,lemonzest,dillweed,about1⁄2teaspoonofsalt(lessifyourriceiswellseasoned),andpepper.Mixwell.
2.Trimthestemsfromthegrapeleaves.Placeonegrapeleafatatimeonaworksurface,shinysidedown.Placeabout1tablespoonofthericemixturenearthestemendandfoldthesidesoftheleafoverthefilling.Beginningatthestemend,rolluptheleaffirmlyintoaneatroll.Repeatwiththeremainingingredients.
3.Placethestuffedleavesinalargeskillet.Addtheoil,remaining2tablespoonslemonjuice,andjustenoughwatertocomeabouthalfwayupthestuffedleaves.Coverandheattoasimmer.Cookoverlowheatuntiltender,20to30minutes.Uncover,removefromtheheat,andsetasidetocool.Useaslottedspoontotransfertoaplatter.Serveatroomtemperature.
*Anyvarietyofricemaybeusedinthestuffing,butIpreferfragrantbasmatirice.
CouscousDolmas
Makesabout20grapeleaves Tiredofthesameoldrice-filledstuffedgrapeleaves?Trythisnontraditionalversionmadewithcouscousandchoppedcashewsforaninterestingcontrastoftexturesandflavors.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedonion
1cupcouscous 11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
1⁄4cupchoppedgoldenraisins
1⁄4cupchoppedcashews
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1(16-ounce)jargrapeleaves,drained,rinsed,andpatteddry 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice
1.Inamediumsaucepan,heat1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthecouscousandstirinthebroth,raisins,cashews,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandremovefromtheheat.Setasidefor5minutes.
2.Trimthestemsfromthegrapeleaves.Placeonegrapeatatimeleafonacuttingboard,shinysidedown.Placeabout1tablespoonofthecouscousmixturenearthestemendandfoldthesidesoftheleafoverthefilling.Beginningatthestemend,rolluptheleaffirmlyintoaneatroll.Repeatwiththeremainingingredientsandgrapeleaves.
3.Placethestuffedleavesinalargeskillet.Addenoughwatertocoveralongwiththeremaining1tablespoonofoilandthelemonjuice.Coverandheattoasimmer.Cookoverlowheatuntiltender,about30minutes.Uncover,removefromtheheat,andsetasidetocool.Useaslottedspoontotransfertoaservingplate.Serveatroomtemperature.
RainbowSushi
Makes6rolls Thesedays,youcanfindsushiingredientsinnearlyeverysupermarket,aswellasinnaturalfoodstoresand,ofcourse,Asianmarkets.Feelfreetoaddotheringredientssuchasthinstripsofbakedmarinatedtofu,mincedgreenonions,ortoastedsesameseeds.
11⁄2cupssushirice
3cupswater 1⁄4cupricevinegar
2teaspoonssugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
6norisheets 1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled,halvedlengthwise,seeded,andcutintothinstrips 1mediumredbellpepper,cutlengthwiseintothinstrips 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1tablespoonwasabipowder 1tablespoonwarmwater Pickledginger,forgarnish Soysauce,fordipping
1.Rinseanddrainthericeuntilthewaterrunsclear.Transferthedrainedricetoamediumsaucepan.Addthe3cupswater,soakfor30minutes,thencoverandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Reducetheheattolowandsimmeruntilthewaterisabsorbed,about15minutes.Removefromtheheatandletstandfor10to15minutes.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,sugar,andsalt,thenstirthemixtureintotherice.Transferthericetoashallowbowlandcooltoroomtemperature.
3.Placeasheetofnorionabamboosushimat.Spreadabout1⁄2cupofthericeevenlyoverthenori,leavinga2-inchborderalongthetopedge.Placestripsofcucumberandbellpepperontopoftherice,alongtheedgenearestyou.Topthevegetablestripswithshreddedcarrot.
4.Rollthematawayfromyou,pressingfirmlyagainstthenoritoenclosetheingredients.Continuerollingslowlyuptothetopedge.Moistentheexposededgeofthenoriwithasmallamountofwatertosealtheroll.Gentlysqueezethemataroundthesushirollandremove.Repeatwiththeremainingingredientstomakeatotalof6filledrolls.
5.Usingasharpknife,cutthesushirollinto6pieces.Wipetheknifecleanwithadampclothaftereachcut.Turnthepiecesuprightandplaceonaplatter.
6.Inasmallbowl,combinethewasabipowderwiththe1tablespoonwarmwatertoformapaste.Shapethewasabipasteintoasmallmoundandplaceitonthesushiplatter,alongwithamoundofpickledginger.Servewithdippingbowlsofsoysauce.
AvocadoAndAsparagusSushiRolls
Makes6rolls Asparagusandavocadojoinforcesintheseluxurioussushirolls.Foraddedcrunchandcolor,sprinklesomegratedcarrotalongsidetheasparagusspears.
11⁄2cupssushirice
3cupswater 1⁄4cupricevinegar
2teaspoonssugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1ripeHassavocado 6norisheets 2tablespoonsblacksesameseeds 12thinasparagusspears,toughendstrimmedandlightlysteameduntilcrisp-tender 1tablespoonwasabipowder 1tablespoonwarmwater Pickledginger,forgarnish Soysauce,fordipping
1.Rinseanddrainthericeuntilthewaterrunsclear.Transferthedrainedricetoamediumsaucepan.Addthe3cupswater,soakfor30minutes,thencoverandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Reducetheheattolowandsimmeruntilthewaterisabsorbed,about15minutes.Removefromtheheatandletstandfor10to15minutes.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,sugar,andsalt,thenstirthemixtureintotherice.Transferthericetoashallowbowlandcooltoroomtemperature.Pitandpeeltheavocadoandcutinto1⁄4-inchstrips.Setaside.
3.Placeasheetofnorionabamboosushimat.Spreadabout1⁄2cupofthericeevenlyoverthenori,leavinga2-inchborderalongthetopedge.
4.Sprinklethesesameseedsovertherice.Attheedgenearesttoyou,place2stripsofavocadoand2asparagusspearsendtoendontopoftherice.Rollthematawayfromyou,pressingfirmlyagainstthenoritoenclosetheingredients.Continuerollingslowlyuptothetopedge.Moistentheexposededgeofthenoriwithasmallamountofwatertosealtheroll.Gentlysqueezethemataroundthesushirollandremovethemat.Repeatwiththeremainingingredientstomakeatotalof6filledrolls.
5.Usingasharpknife,cutthesushirollinto6pieces.Wipetheknifecleanwithadampclothaftereachcut.Turnthepiecesuprightandplaceonaplatter.
6.Inasmallbowl,combinethewasabipowderwiththe1tablespoonwarmwatertoformapaste.Shapethewasabipasteintoasmallmoundandplaceitonthesushiplatter,alongwithamoundofpickledginger.Servewithdippingbowlsofsoysauce.
HOTAPPETIZERS
AsparagusWrappedInPhyllo
Makes24pieces Thiseasyandelegantappetizerisbestmadewithasparagusspearsthatarecuttobenomorethanfiveinchesinlength.Selectspearsthatareofuniformthickness—slendertomediumonesworkbest,butifusingthickasparagus,peelthespearswithavegetablepeelersotheyaremoretender.Foraflavorvariation,sprinkletheasparaguswithlemonpepperandgarlicsaltinsteadofregularpepperandsalt.Driedherbs,suchasbasilortarragon,arealsogoodadditions.Insteadofasparagus,youcanusesteamedgreenbeansorroastedspicedcarrotsticks.
24asparagusspears,toughendstrimmed 4sheetsfrozenphyllopastry,thawed 1⁄4cupoliveoil
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Steamtheasparagusuntiljusttender,about3minutes,thenrunthespearsundercoldwateranddrain.Patdryandsetaside.
2.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Spreadthephyllosheetsonaworksurfaceandcuttheminhalflengthwise.Cutthephyllohalvescrosswiseintothirds.Youshouldendupwith246-inchsquares.Coverthemwithaslightlydampcleandishtoweltokeepthemfromdryingout.
3.Workingwith1phyllosquareatatime,brushwithoil,andarrange1asparagusspearonthesquare,about1inchfromtheedgeclosesttoyou.Sprinkletheasparagusandphyllowithsaltandpepper,totaste.Brushtheedgesofthephyllowithabitmoreoil,ifnecessary,andfoldtheshortedgesupontotheasparagus.Tightlyrolltheasparagusandphyllointoacigar-shapedpacket.Arrangeonthepreparedbakingsheet.Repeatwiththeremainingingredients.
4.Whenalloftherollsareprepared,bakethemuntilbrowned,12to15minutes.Allowtocoolfor2to3minutesbeforeserving.
Pinto-PecanFireballs
Makesabout20pieces Spicyfoodloverswillmakeshortworkofthesezestytidbitsatyournextget-together,soyoumaywanttomakeadoublebatchandsetoutsometoothpicksforskewering.They'realsogreattuckedintoapitapocket.Foramilderversion,omitthecayenneanddecreasetheamountofhotsauceinthefireballs;forextraspice,addalittleextrahotsaucetothesauce.
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed
1⁄2cupchoppedpecans
1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions
1garlicclove,minced 3tablespoonswheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten) 3tablespoonsunseasoneddrybreadcrumbs 4tablespoonsTabascoorotherhotsauce 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄4cupveganmargarine
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Blotthedrainedbeanswellwithapapertowel,pressingoutanyexcessliquid.Inafoodprocessor,combinethepintobeans,pecans,greenonions,garlic,flour,breadcrumbs,2tablespoonsoftheTabasco,salt,andcayenne.Pulseuntilwellcombined,leavingsometexture.Useyourhandstorollthemixturefirmlyinto1-inchballs.
2.Placetheballsinthepreparedbakingpanandbakeuntilnicelybrowned,about25to30minutes,turninghalfwaythrough.
3.Meanwhile,insmallsaucepan,combinetheremaining2tablespoonsTabascoandthemargarineandmeltoverlowheat.Pourthesauceoverthefireballsandbake10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
MushroomsStuffedWithSpinachAndWalnuts
Makes4to6servings Thesejuicymushrooms,stuffedwithatastymixtureofspinach,walnuts,andgarlic,aredeliciousandeasytomake.Theycanbearrangedonaplatterasapickupfoodornestledonsmallplatesingroupsofthreetoserveasafirstcourseforasit-downdinner.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 8ounceswhitemushroom,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andstemsreserved 1garlicclove,minced 1cupcookedspinach 1cupfinelychoppedwalnuts 1⁄2cupunseasoneddrybreadcrumbs
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoilalargebakingpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthemushroomcapsandcookfor2minutestosoftenslightly.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside.
2.Chopthemushroomstemsandaddtothesameskillet.Addthegarlicandcookovermediumheatuntilsoftened,about2minutes.Stirinthespinach,walnuts,breadcrumbs,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookfor2minutes,stirringwelltocombine.
3.Fillthereservedmushroomcapswiththestuffingmixtureandarrangeinthebakingpan.Bakeuntilthemushroomsaretenderandthefillingishot,about10minutes.Servehot.
SpicyChipotlePotatoQuesadillas
Makes4servings Guacamolemakesagoodaccompanimenttotheseflavorfulandfieryquesadillas.Ifyouwanttobeattheheat,cutbackonthechipotleorsubstitutesomecannedmincedmildgreenchilesinstead.Tomakethemkid-friendly,leaveoutthechilesaltogether.Ifyoudon'thavecookedpotatoesonhand,youcanbakepotatoesinthemicrowaveinamatterofminutes.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedonion
2bakedorboiledmediumpotatoes,coarselymashed 1to11⁄2teaspoonschoppedcannedchipotlechileinadobo
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4(10-inch)flourtortillas
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotatoestotheskilletandstirinthechipotleandsaltandpeppertotaste.
2.Spreadalayerofthepotatomixtureevenlyovereachofthetortillasandfoldtheminhalf.Arrangetwoofthequesadillasinalargenonstickskilletorgriddleovermedium-heatandcookuntillightlybrownedonbothsides,turningonce.Keepwarmwhileyoucooktheremainingquesadillas.Cutthequesadillasintoquartersandservewarm.
BabyPotatoesStuffedWithRoastedBellPepperAndWalnuts
Makes12potatoes Thecrunchyfillingplaysnicelyagainstthesoftpotatointhisheartyappetizer.Forthemostappealingpresentation,trytofindsmallpotatoesthatareuniforminsize.
12smallwhite-orred-skinnedpotatoes,about2inchesindiameter 1jarredroastedredpepper(orseeRoastedRedPepperHummus) 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley
2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonveganParmesanorParmasio(optional)
1.Inalargesaucepanofboilingwater,cookthepotatoesuntiljusttender,about12minutes.Drainandsetasidetocool.
2.Meanwhile,inafoodprocessor,combinetheredpepper,walnuts,parsley,oil,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Processuntilwellmixed.Setaside.
3.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Whenthepotatoesarecoolenoughtohandle,gentlycutathinsliveroffeachpotatotomakeaflatbottom.Cutoffathirdofeachpotatoandscoopouttheinsideofthepotatowithasmallmelonballerorasmallspoon.Spoonthepepper-walnutmixtureintothepotatoshellandarrangeonthebakingsheet.SprinklewithParmesan,ifusing,andbakeuntilhot,about15minutes.Servewarm.
MushroomCroustades
Makes12croustades Acroustadeisanediblecontainer,usuallymadefrombreadorpastry,thatisusedtoholdafilling—inthiscase,asavorymushroommixture.Besureyourbreadslicesarethinandsoftforbestresults.Trycreminiorporcinimushroomsinsteadof,orincombinationwith,thewhitemushroomsforadeepermushroomflavor.
12thinslicessoftwhitebread 1tablespoonoliveoil,plusmoreforbrushingbread 2mediumshallots,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 12ounceswhitemushrooms,chopped 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley
1teaspoondriedthyme 1tablespoonsoysauce
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Usinga3-inchroundpastrycutteroradrinkingglass,cutacirclefromeachbreadslice.Brushthebreadcircleswithoilandpressthemfirmlybutgentlyintoamini-muffintin.Bakeuntilthebreadistoasted,about10minutes.
2.Meanwhile,inalargeskillet,heatthe1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,garlic,andmushroomsandsautéfor5minutestosoftenthevegetables.Stirintheparsley,thyme,andsoysauceandcookuntiltheliquidisabsorbed,about5minuteslonger.Spoonthemushroommixtureintothecroustadecupsandreturntotheovenfor3to5minutestoheatthrough.Servewarm.
CherryPeppersStuffedWithSun-DriedTomatoesAndPineNuts
Makes8to12peppers Thecherrypepperisasmallroundpepperthatismostoftenfoundpickledinjarslabeled"mild"or"hot."Itslivelyflavoranddiminutivesizemakeitanidealfingerfood.Thenumberofpeppersinajarwillvarydependingonthesize(usually1to2inchesindiameter),soplanaccordingly—thestuffingiseasilydoubled.Lookforcherrypeppersinwell-stockedsupermarketsorItaliangrocerystores.
1(16-ounce)jarhotormildcherrypeppers,drained 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2cuppinenuts
1⁄2cupchoppedsun-driedtomatoes
1⁄2cupfreshunseasonedbreadcrumbs
1teaspoonchoppedfreshbasilor1⁄2teaspoondried
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Slicethetopsoffthecherrypeppers,scrapeouttheseeds,andsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addgarlicandpinenutsandcooktosoftenthegarlicandlightlytoastthepinenuts,2to3minutes.
2.Transferthepinenutmixturetoafoodprocessorandaddthesun-driedtomatoes,breadcrumbs,basil,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Pulseuntilwellcombined.Stuffthecherrypepperswiththepinenut–tomatomixtureandplacetheminthepreparedbakingdish.Coverandbakeuntilthefillingishot,about15minutes.Servewarm.
CajunTofuCrunchies
Makes6to8servings Thesecrispandchewytofustripsmakeagreathigh-proteinsnack.Insteadofcuttingthemintostrips,youcancubethemandservewithtoothpicksandadippingsauce.Theycanalsobetossedintosalads.Changetheseasoningsaccordingtoyourpreference—tryanAsianversionbyeliminatingtheCajunspicesandsaltandsplashingonsoysaucebeforebaking.
1poundextra-firmtofu,welldrained,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices,andpressed(seeTofu)
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1teaspoonCajunseasoning 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Cutthetofuslicesinto1⁄4-inchstrips.
2.Inamediumbowl,gentlytossthetofustripswiththeoil,Cajunspiceblend,salt,andpepper,untilwellcoated.Arrangeinasinglelayeronthepreparedbakingsheet,andbakeuntilfirmandnicelybrowned,about45minutes,turningoncewithametalspatulaabouthalfwaythrough.Setasidetoletthemcoolandfirmup.Serveatroomtemperature.
BasicBruschetta
Makes4to6servings Bruschettaistoastedbreadthathasbeenbrushedwitholiveoilandrubbedwithgarlic.Itcanbeservedaloneorwithanynumberofdelicioustoppings.Choppedfreshtomatoesarethemosttraditionaltopping,buttryanyflavorcombinationthatinspiresyou.Inadditiontotoastingthebreadonagrillorunderabroiler,youcantoastitinahotoven,asdoneintheClassicCrostinirecipebelow.
4to6thickslicesItalianbread Oliveoil,forbrushingthebread 1largegarlicclove,halved Coarsesalt Toppingofchoice(seesidebar)
1.Preheatthegrillorbroiler.Lightlybrushthebreadsliceswithoilandplaceonahotgrillorunderthebroileruntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,turningonce,1to2minutesperside.
2.Whenthebreadistoasted,rubthegarlichalvesontoonesideofeachbreadsliceandsprinklewithcoarsesalt.Serveasisortopeachslicewithtoppingofchoice.
ClassicCrostini
Makes6servings Crostiniarethediminutivesiblingsofthebruschetta,themaindifferencebeingthatcrostiniareusuallymadewithsmallerbread,suchasaFrenchbaguette.Becausecrostinibreadismoredelicate,itisusuallynotrubbedwithgarlic.Crostinicanbetoppedwiththesametoppingsusedforbruschetta.
1smallFrenchbaguette,cutinto1⁄2-inch-thickslices
Toppingofchoice(seesidebar)
Preheattheovento400°F.Arrangethebreadslicesinasinglelayeronabakingsheetandtoast,turningonce,untillightlybrowned,6to8minutes.Serveimmediatelywithtoppingofchoice.
BruschettaAndCrostiniToppings
The most traditional bruschetta topping, beyond the requisite olive oil and garlic, is chopped ripe tomatoes. For the smallercrostini,Ipreferamoreassertivetopping,suchastapenade.Belowaresomeofmyfavoritetoppingsthatcanbeusedoneitherbruschettaor crostini. In addition to the individual toppings, youcanmix andmatchmanyof them for evenmorevariety andgreatflavorcombinations.ChoppedfreshtomatoesGreenorblackolivetapenadeRoastedgarlicRoastedredpepperBasilpestowithchoppedfreshtomatoPureedwhitebeanswithsageGarlickysautéedspinach,chard,orothergreensSautéedmushroomsFlavorCombosChoppedtomatoeswithblackolivetapenadePureedwhitebeanswithgarlickysautéedgreensRoastedgarlicwithsautéedmushroomsSautéedmushroomswithroastedredpepperPureedwhitebeanswithbasilpestoGarlickysautéedgreenswithsautéedmushroomsRoastedgarlicwithchoppedfreshtomatoes
FrenchOnionPastryPuffs
Makes24puffs Theseelegantlittleappetizersareinspiredbytheonion-toppedpastrytartofsouthernFranceknownaspissaladière.Onionsplayastarringroleinthisrecipe,sobesuretouseflavorfulsweetonionssuchasVidaliaorWallaWalla.Whencookingtheonions,thegoalistogetthemmeltinglysofttobringouttheirflavor.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumsweetyellowonions,thinlysliced 1garlicclove,minced 1teaspoonchoppedfreshrosemary Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespooncapers 1sheetfrozenveganpuffpastry,thawed 18pittedblackolives,quartered
1.Inamediumskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionsandgarlic,seasonwithrosemaryandsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilverysoft,stirringoccasionally,about20minutes.Stirinthecapersandsetaside.
2.Preheattheovento400°F.Rolloutthepuffpastryandcutinto2-to3-inchcirclesusingalightlyflouredpastrycutterordrinkingglass.Youshouldgetabout2dozencircles.
3.Arrangethepastrycirclesonbakingsheetsandtopeachwithaheapingteaspoonofonionmixture,pattingdowntosmooththetop.Topwith3olivequarters,arrangeddecoratively—eitherlikeflowerpetalsemanatingfromthecenterorparalleltoeachotherlike3bars.
4.Bakeuntilpastryispuffedandgoldenbrown,about15minutes.Servehot.
ShiitakesInPuffPastry
Makes4to6servings Althoughclassicpuffpastryistraditionallymadewithbutter,thePepperidgeFarmbrandfoundinthefreezersectionofyoursupermarketisnot,makingitavegan'sbestfriendforquickandeasyappetizers.Thisbrandofpuffpastrycontainstwosheetstoaboxandhasthawing,handling,andstorageinstructionsonthebox.Ifshiitakesareunavailable,anytypeofmushroommaybeusedinstead.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 2cupsfinelychoppedfreshshiitakemushrooms 3garliccloves,minced 1mediumbunchgreenonions,finelychopped 1teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor1⁄2teaspoondried
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1sheetfrozenveganpuffpastry,thawed
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthemushrooms,garlic,andgreenonions.Seasonwiththyme,salt,andpepper.Cookuntilthevegetablesaresoftandtheliquidhasevaporated,about10minutes.Removefromtheheatandsetasidetocool.
2.Unfoldthepastrysheetontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandrollintoarectangleabout12x15inches.Cutthepastryinto3-inchsquaresandpressthemintothebottomsofnonstickmini-muffintins.Spoonabout1tablespoonofthemushroommixtureintothecenterofeachpastrycup.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about15minutes.Servewarm.
TempehTacoBites
Makes3dozen RecipetesterTamiNoyeswaskindenoughtoshareherrecipeforthesetemptingtempehtacobites.Shemadethemwhenshehostedaninternationalappetizerparty.Itturnedouttobethehitoftheevening!Miniaturephyllopastrycupsarewidelyavailableinsupermarketfreezercases.Theyareprebakedandeasytouseinavarietyofways,bothsavoryandsweet.Keepsomeonhandforimpromptuentertaining.
8ouncestempeh 3tablespoonssoysauce 2teaspoonsgroundcumin 1teaspoonchilipowder 1teaspoondriedoregano 1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupfinelymincedonion
2garliccloves,minced Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonstomatopaste 1chipotlechileinadobo,finelyminced 1⁄4cuphotwaterorvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,plusmoreifneeded
36phyllopastrycups,thawed 1⁄2cupbasicguacamole,homemade(seeGreen-GreenGuacamole)orstore-bought
18ripecherrytomatoes,halved
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainwell,thenfinelyminceandplaceitinabowl.Addthesoysauce,cumin,chilipowder,andoregano.Mixwellandsetaside.
2.Inamediumskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookfor5minutes.Stirinthegarlic,thenaddthetempehmixtureandcook,stirring,for2to3minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Setaside.
3.Inasmallbowl,combinethetomatopaste,chipotle,andthehotwaterorbroth.Returntempehmixturetoheatandinstirtomato-chilemixtureandcookfor10to15minutes,stirringoccasionally,untiltheliquidisabsorbed.Themixtureshouldbefairlydry,butifitbeginstosticktothepan,addalittlemorehotwater,1tablespoonatatime.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Removefromtheheat.
4.Toassemble,fillthephyllocupstothetopwiththetempehfilling,usingabout2teaspoonsoffillingineach.Topwithadollopofguacamoleandacherrytomatohalfandserve.
SavoryArtichokeSquares
Makes9squares Imbuedwiththeflavorsofartichokeandwalnuts,thesetastysquarescanbemadeaheadandreheatedinamoderateoven.Ifcookingforacrowd,thisrecipeiseasilydoubled.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea15-ouncecan(notthemarinatedkind)andproceedwiththerecipeafterthefrozen-artichokecookinginstructions.
1(10-ounce)packagefrozenartichokehearts 1⁄4cupplus2tablespoonsoliveoil
1largeyellowonion,chopped 1cupall-purposeflour 1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
3tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄2cupunsweetenedsoymilk
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsveganParmesanorParmasio 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoilan8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Ifusingfrozenartichokehearts,inamediumsaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheartichokeheartsuntiltender,about10minutes.Drainandsetasidetocool.
2.Inamediumskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about7minutes.Setasidetocool.
3.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Addtheremaining1⁄4cupoilandstiruntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Add2tablespoonsparsley,thyme,andsoymilkandstirtocombine.Stirinabouthalftheonionandspreadthemixtureevenlyintothebottomofthepreparedpan.
4.Chopthecookedartichokeheartsandcombinewiththeremainingcookedonion.Addsaltandpepper,totaste.SpreadtheartichokeandonionmixtureontopofthedoughandsprinklewiththeParmesanandwalnuts.Bakeuntilhotandcookedthrough,about20minutes.Cutintosquares.Serveimmediatelysprinkledwiththeremaining1tablespoonparsley.
ChickpeaPancakeWithRosemary
Makes6servings ServedinNorthernItalyandSouthernFrance,thechickpeapancakeiscalledfarinatainLiguriaandsoccainNice.Itisasublimetreatthatcanbeenjoyedasanappetizerorservedaspartofthemainmeal.Chickpeaflourisarichsilkyflourmadefromgroundchickpeas.Lookforitingourmetgrocers,naturalfoodstores,Indianmarkets(whereit'scalled"gramflour"),orinItalianmarkets(whereit'sknownas"ceciflour").Add1⁄4cupfinelychoppedpittedkalamataolivestothebattertogiveitevenmoreMediterraneanflavor.
1cupwater 1cupchickpeaflour 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1teaspoonsalt 2teaspoonschoppedfreshrosemary Freshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargemixingbowl,whisktogetherthewaterandthechickpeaflouruntilthemixtureisverysmooth.Addtheoil,salt,androsemaryandmixuntilsmoothandwellblended.Setasideatroomtemperatureforatleast30minutesorupto4hours.(Coverifleavingoutforlongerthananhour.)
2.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoila12-inchpizzapanorlargecast-ironskilletandheatintheovenuntilhot.Carefullyremovethepanfromtheovenandpourthebatterintothepan.Bakeuntilthetopisfirmandtheedgesaregoldenbrown,about15minutes.Besurethatthepanliesveryflatintheoven,orthemixturewillbetoothickandundercookedononesideandtoothinandovercookedontheother.Ifthetopseemsundercooked,cookitinthebroilerforaminutetobrownitlightly.
3.Toserve,sprinklewithfreshlygroundpeppertotasteandcutintoslices.Serveimmediately.
Sesame-CilantroScallionPancakes
Makes4servings ThesecrispandflavorfulpancakesaredeliciouswhenservedwithGinger-SoyDippingSauce.Theyalsomakeagoodsoupaccompaniment—IespeciallyenjoythemservedalongsideasteamybowlofVietnamese-StyleNoodleSoup.
2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupchoppedgreenonions(scallions)
1⁄4cupmincedfreshcilantro
11⁄2tablespoonswhiteorblacksesameseeds
¾teaspoonsalt 1cupwater 2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying
1.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,greenonions,cilantro,sesameseeds,andsalt.Addthewaterandsesameoilandmixtoformdough,addingmorewaterifnecessary.Transferthedoughtoalightlyflouredsurfaceanddivideinto4pieces.Rolleachpieceofdoughintocircles,about1⁄4inchthick.
2.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Frythepancakesinbatchesuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,turningonce,about3minutesperside.Drainonpapertowelsandkeepwarmwhileyoucooktherest,addingmoreoilasneeded.Toserve,cutthepancakesintowedgesandservehot.
Ginger-Lime–GlazedBeanCurdSkewers
Makes4servings Theheadyginger-limemarinadecomplementsthetofu,whichsoaksitupreadily.Remembertoimmersebambooskewersinwaterfor30minutespriortousing,topreventthemfromburning.Note:Youcanstrainthereservedmarinadetoremovethebitsofgingerandgarlicbeforeservinginsmalldippingbowls.Foraddedinterest,sprinklesomecrushedpeanutsontopofthedippingsauce.
1⁄2cupsoysauce
11⁄2tablespoonsgratedfreshginger
2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2tablespoonsricewinevinegar 1garlicclove,minced 1tablespoonlightbrownsugar 1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto11⁄2-inchcubes
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,ginger,limejuice,vinegar,garlic,andsugarandsetaside.Threadthetofuontopresoakedbambooskewersandarrangetheminasinglelayeronabakingpan.Pourthemarinadeoverthetofu,turningtocoat.Marinateatleast30minutesatroomtemperature,orupto2hoursintherefrigerator.
2.Preheatthegrillorbroiler.Removethetofuskewersfromthepanandreservethemarinade.Placetheskewersonanoiledgrillorunderthebroileruntilbrowned,about5minutesperside.Whilethetofuskewersarebrowning,heatthereservedmarinadeinasmallsaucepanandservewiththetofu.
TempehSatay
Makes4servings ApopularstreetfoodinmanyAsiancountries,satay—grilled,skeweredfoods—originatedinIndonesiaandisusuallymadewithchickenorothermeats.Hereitismadewithtempeh,which,coincidentally,alsocamefromIndonesia.Thisrecipecanalsobemadewithseitanorextra-firmtofu.Besuretosoakbambooskewersinwaterfor30minutesbeforeusingtopreventburning.
8ouncestempeh 2teaspoonssugar 1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander
1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄2teaspoonturmeric
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄4cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk
2tablespoonssoysauce 2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil SataySauce(recipefollows) Limewedges,forgarnish Cilantrosprigs,forgarnish
1.Cutthetempehinto1⁄2-inch-thickpieces,1inchwideby2incheslong.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes,thenplaceinashallowbowlandsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesugar,coriander,cumin,turmeric,salt,andpepper.Stirinthecoconutmilk,soysauce,andlimejuice.Spoonthecoconutmixtureoverthetempeh,turningtocoat.Setasidefor30minutesorcoverandrefrigerateovernight.
3.Preheatagrillorbroiler.Threadthetempehontopresoakedbambooskewers,brushwiththeoil,andcookuntilbrownedandheatedthrough,turningfrequently,10to15minutes.Meanwhile,heatthesataysauce.Toserve,arrangethetempehskewersonaplatterandgarnishwithlimewedgesandcilantro,alongsideabowlofwarmsataysauce.
SataySauce
Makesabout11⁄4cups
1mediumshallot,chopped 1garlicclove,chopped 1teaspoonAsianchilipaste 1⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter
11⁄2tablespoonsricevinegar
1teaspoonsoysauce 1tablespoonsugar ¾cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheshallot,garlic,andchilipasteandblendtoapaste.Addthepeanutbutter,ricevinegar,soysauce,sugar,andcoconutmilk.Blenduntilsmooth.
2.Transferthemixturetoasmallsaucepanandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandcook,stirring,for5minutes.Addalittlewaterifthesaucebecomestoothick.Transfertoasmallbowlandservewarm.Ifnotusingrightawaycoverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeep2to3days.Whenreadytouse,heatinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilwarm.
Wanted:VeganWontons
Sincecommercialwontonwrappersgenerallycontaineggs,makinghomemadeveganwontonwrappersisamatterofnecessityforthosewhowanttoenjoytheversatilityofthisAsianstaple.UsetherecipebelowtomaketheSteamedVegetableDumplingsortheIn-Lieu-of-CrabWontons.
VeganWontonWrappers
Makesabout20wrappers 1cupall-purposeflour 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cuphotwater
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheflour,salt,andhotwater.Processintoasmoothdough.Thedoughcanbemixedbyhandinabowl,ifyouprefer.Whenadoughballisformed,dustitwithflourandcoveritwithplasticwrap.Setasidefor30minutesoruptoanhour.
2.Placethedoughonalightlyflouredboard,andkneadfor2minutes.Rollintoalog,about1inchindiameter.Cutthelogcrosswiseinto1-inchpieces.Flattenthepiecesofdoughonalightlyflouredworksurface.Usearollingpintorolleachpieceintoaverythinroundwrapper,about31⁄2inchesindiameter.Repeatwithremainingdough.Ifnotusingrightaway,stackeachwrapperbetweenpiecesofplasticwrap,thenwrapthemtogether.Properlystoredthewrapperswillkeepintherefrigeratorforuptoaweekorinthefreezerforuptoamonth.
In-Lieu-Of-CrabWontons
Makes4to6servings There'ssomethingmagicalaboutahotappetizerthatdeliversacrisppastryoutsideandacreamysavoryfilling.Thetasteoftheseacomesfromnoriseaweedandoystermushrooms,althoughtheflavorisstillquitegoodwhenmadewithregularwhitemushrooms.Vegancreamcheeseisavailableinnaturalfoodstoresandwell-stockedsupermarkets.MyfavoritebrandisTofuttiBetterThanCreamCheese(thenonhydrogenatedkind).
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil,plusmoreforfrying 1garlicclove,minced 1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions
8ouncesoystermushroomsorothermushrooms,trimmedandchopped 1teaspoonsoysauce SplashofTabascosauce 4ouncesvegancreamcheese 16to20VeganWontonWrappers 2norisheets,cutinto2-inchsquares
1.Inasmallskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandgreenonionsandcookuntilsoftened,about45seconds.Addthemushroomsandcook,stirringoccasionally,untiltender.AddthesoysauceandTabasco,andremovefromheat.Stirinthecreamcheeseuntilwellblended.Setasidetocoolcompletely.
2.Arrangethewontonwrappersonaworksurface.Placeapieceofthenoriontopofeachwontonwrapperandtopwithasmallteaspoonfulofthefillingmixture.Foldthewontonsovertomakeasemicircleandsealtheedgeswithabitofwater.Repeatuntilallthefillingmixtureisusedup.
3.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Addthewontonsinbatchesandcook,turninggently,untilcrispandgoldenbrown,about5minutes.Keepthecookedwontonswarmwhileyoufrytherest.Servewarm.
SteamedVegetableDumplings
Makes4to6servings Thesesoftyetchewydumplingscanbeenjoyedasanappetizerwithasoydippingsauce,buttheyarealsodeliciouswhenservedasasoupinalightAsianbroth,suchasDashi.
2cupsfreshbabyspinach 2cupsfinelychoppednapacabbage 1cupchoppedwhiteorshiitakemushrooms 1⁄2cupshreddedcarrot
1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions
1garlicclove,minced 1tablespoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil ¾teaspooncornstarch 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
16to20VeganWontonWrappers
1.Steamthespinach,cabbage,mushrooms,andcarrotjustlongenoughtosoften,about2minutes.Blotdrytoremoveanyliquid.Transferthevegetablestoafoodprocessorandaddthegreenonions,garlic,ginger,sesameoil,cornstarch,andsalt.Processuntilwellcombined.
2.Workingwith1wontonwrapperatatime,placeonaworksurfaceandspoon1tablespoonofthefillingmixtureontothewrapper.Foldthewrapperoverthefillingtoformasemicircle.Moistentheedgesofthewrapperwithwatertoseal.Repeatwiththeremainingwrappersandfilling.
3.Steamthedumplingsuntilcookedthrough,about10minutes.Serveimmediately.
Artichoke-MushroomPhylloPackets
Makesabout24packets Theearthyflavorsofartichokesandmushroomscombinebeautifullyinthistastyfillingthatalsomakesayummytoppingforbruschetta.Ifnotusedrightaway,thesetastypastrypackagescanbeassembledaheadandfrozenforbakingatanothertime.Thiscanbeespeciallyhelpfulwhenplanningapartysoyoucangetsomeoftheworkdoneaheadoftime.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea15-ouncecan(notthemarinatedkind)andproceedwiththerecipefromStep2.Variation:Insteadofartichokes,substitute2(10-ounce)packagesoffrozenspinach.
2(10-ounce)packagesfrozenartichokehearts 1⁄2cupplus1tablespoonoliveoil
1smallyellowonion,chopped 8ounceswhitemushrooms,chopped 2garliccloves,chopped 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoonDijonmustard
1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1(16-ounce)packagefrozenphyllopastry,thawed
1.Inamediumsaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheartichokeheartsuntiltender,about10minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthemushroomsandgarlicandcookuncovereduntilthemushroomssoftenandtheliquidisabsorbed,about7minutes.
3.Transferthemixturetoafoodprocessorandaddthecookedartichokes,parsley,mustard,thyme,salt,andpepper.Processuntiltheartichokesarefinelychoppedandthemixtureiswellblended.
4.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheet.Dividethephyllosheetsinhalf.Tightlywraphalfthesheetsandreserveforanotheruse.Cuttheremainingsheetslengthwiseintothirds.
5.Placeonestripofphylloonaflatsurface.Covertheremainingphyllowithacleandampcloth.Lightlybrushthestripofphyllowithoil.Topwithanotherstripandbrushwithmoreoil.Spoonasmallamountofthefillingmixtureacrossoneshortendofthepastry,about2inchesfromtheend.Foldtheendupoverthefilling.Foldthesideinandcontinuefoldingthefilledendofthepastryuntilyoucometotheendofthestrip.Youshouldendupwithasmallrectangularpacket.
6.Placethepacketonthepreparedbakingsheetandbrushthetopwithoil.Repeatwiththeremainingphyllostripsuntilthefillingisusedup.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about15minutes.Servehot.
VegetablePakoras
Makes4pakoras Pakorasaresmallcrispfriedfritters,usuallymadewithoneormorevegetables.Inadditiontothevegetablessuggestedbelow,slicedcarrots,potatoes,andcaulifloweraregoodchoices.ServewithyourfavoritechutneyorwithTamarindSauce.LookforchickpeaflourinIndianmarkets(whereitiscalled"gram"or"besan").ItcanalsobefoundatItalianmarkets(whereitiscalled"ceciflour")andspecialtygrocers.
1cupchickpeaflour 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder
1teaspoonhotormildcurrypowderorgarammasala 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander
1⁄4teaspoonturmeric
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil,plusmoreforfrying ¾cupwarmwater 1cupbroccoliflorets,blanched 1cuppeeledandslicedsweetpotatoes,steameduntiljusttender 1⁄2largeyellowonion,cutinto
1⁄2-inchslices
1.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,salt,bakingpowder,currypowder,cumin,coriander,turmeric,andcayenne.Stirinthe1tablespoonofoilandthewaterandmixwelltomakeasmoothbatter.Setasidetorest.
2.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Dipthebroccoli,sweetpotatoslices,andonionslicesinthebattertocoat,thenplacetheminthehotoilandfryuntillightlybrowned,4to5minutes.Drainonpapertowelsandservehot.
PotatoSamosas
Makes4samosas Samosasarecrisppastrypillowsfilledwithasavoryblend.Inthiscasethefillingisayummypotatoandonionmixturethatisgoodenoughtoeatrightoutofthebowl,somakesureyousaveenoughtomakethesamosas.Somethawedfrozengreenpeasorcookedchoppedspinachorcauliflowercanbeaddedtothefillingmixture,ifdesired.ServethesamosaswithTamarindSauceoradippingsauceofyourchoice.Leftoversamosafillingcanbeshapedintosmallpattiesandfriedinasmallamountofoilforcrispandtastyfritters.
2cupsall-purposeflour Salt ¾cupwater,orasneeded 2tablespoonsunsweetenedsoymilk 4tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil,plusmoreforfrying 1poundbakingpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1largeyellowonion,chopped 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 2teaspoonshotormildcurrypowderorgarammasala 1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander
1⁄2teaspoonturmeric
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,1teaspoonsalt,water,soymilk,and2tablespoonsoilandmixuntilcrumbly.Kneadintoadough,addingmorewaterifneeded.Coverandsetasidefor20minutes.
2.Steamthepotatoesuntiltender,about15minutes.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheremainingoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about7minutes.Stirintheginger,currypowder,coriander,turmeric,cayenne,andsalttotaste.Addthepotatoes,stirringtomixwellandmashthepotatoesslightly.Removefromheatandsetasidetocool.
3.Rolloutthedoughintoalargerectangleonaflouredboard.Useapastrycutteroraknifetocutthedoughinto5-inchsquares.Placeaspoonfulofthefillingmixtureintothecenterandfoldthedoughover,sealingthesidestogetherwithasmallamountofwater.Repeatwithremainingingredients.
4.Inadeepskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Frythesamosas,turningonce,untilgoldenbrown,2to3minutesperside.Drainonpapertowels.Ifnotusingrightaway,thesamosascanbereheatedina350°Fovenuntilhot.
ChickpeaKoftaWithChutneyDippingSauce
Makesabout24kofta KoftaarespicedIndiandumplingsor"meatballs"usuallyservedasamaindishinacreamygravy.Transformthemintoanappetizerbyflatteningthemandarrangingthemonaplatterservedwithadippingsauce.Youcanmakethemaheadandthenreheatthemwhenreadytoserve.
11⁄4cupswater
1⁄2cupmedium-grindbulgur
Salt 1⁄2cupmangochutney,homemade(seeChutneys)orstore-bought
1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄4cupplus1tablespoonmincedfreshcilantro
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
1garlicclove,crushed 1teaspoongroundcoriander 1⁄2teaspoongroundcardamom
1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin
Freshlygroundblackpepper Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying
1.Inasmallsaucepan,bringthewatertoboiloverhighheat.Addthebulgurandsaltthewater.Cover,andremovefromheat.Setasideuntilthebulguristender,15to20minutes.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethechutney,limejuice,andthe1tablespoonofcilantroandblenduntilsmooth.Transfertoasmallbowlandsetaside.
3.Inafoodprocessor,combinethechickpeas,garlic,remaining1⁄4cupcilantro,coriander,cardamom,cumin,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilsmooth.
4.Combinethechickpeamixturewiththereservedbulgurandformintoballs,about1inchindiameter.Flattentheballsuntiltheyare1⁄2-inchpatties.
5.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Addthekoftaandcook,inbatchesifnecessary,turninggently,untilgoldenbrownallover,about15minutes.Servehot,accompaniedbythesauce.
BakedChickpeaKofta
Insteadoffryingthekofta,theymaybelightlybrushedwithoilandbakedina400°Foveninanonstickbakingpanuntilgoldenbrown,about10minutes.
Salads
Today'ssupermarketsofferanamazingarrayoflettucevarietiesandsaladgreens,frommesclunmix,fieldgreens,andbabyspinach,tocrunchyromaine,assertivearugula,andsoftleaflettuceslikeBibbandBoston.But,asthischapterattests,thereisalotmoretosaladsthanjustgreens. Inadditiontolightandleafysalads,thischapterincludesmanygloballyinspiredvegetable-centricdishes,suchasMangoandSnowPeaSalad,EggplantandBellPepperSalad,andTuscanBreadandTomatoSalad.Therearealsonumerousheartymaindishsaladsmadewithgrains,pasta,andbeans,suchasLentilSaladwithChiles,MediterraneanQuinoaSalad,andTropicalBlackBeanSaladwithMango. Roundingoutthecollectionarerecipesfordeliciouspotatosalads,slaws,andfruitsalads,includingPotatoSaladwithSeitanStripsandTarragon-MustardVinaigrette,SpicySouthwestern-StyleColeslaw,andCherryBerryWatermelonSalad. Agooddressingisavitalpartofanysalad.Thechapterconcludeswithseveralrecipesfordelicioussaladdressingsthataddapersonaltouchtoanysalad.Thebasicdressingofagreensaladcanbeassimpleasoilandvinegar,butwithsomanyfragrantoilsandagedvinegars,theflavorcombinationsareseeminglyendless.Citrus,lemonjuiceinparticular,issometimesusedtoreplacethevinegarinsaladdressings.Andwhilethebasicoil-and-vinegarcombinationrequireslittlemorethanabitofsalt,youcan,infact,enhancethesesimpleingredientswiththeadditionofgarlic,shallots,herbs,andspices. =fastLEAFYGREENSALADS
ButterheadLettuceAndWalnutSaladWithRaspberry-WalnutVinaigrette
Makes4servings Thiselegantsaladisanidealfirstcourseforaspecialdinner.Oliveoilcanbeusedtoreplacethewalnutoilifdesired.
1tablespoonraspberryjam 2tablespoonssherryvinegar 1⁄4cupwalnutoil
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1mediumheadbutterheadlettuce,tornintobite-sizepieces 1⁄3cuptoastedcoarselychoppedwalnuts
2tablespoonscoarselychoppedredonion 1⁄2cupfreshraspberries
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethejam,vinegar,oil,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Blenduntilsmooth.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethelettuce,walnuts,andonion.Addthedressingandtossgentlytocombine.Divideamongsaladplatesandgarnishwithfreshraspberries.
RomaineAndGrapeTomatoSaladWithAvocadoAndBabyPeas
Makes4servings Thisflavorfulsalad,madewithcrispromainelettuce,caneasilybetransformedintoamaindishbyaddingacanofchickpeasordicedbakedtofuandservedwithtoastedgarlicbread.
1garlicclove,chopped 1tablespoonchoppedshallot 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄4teaspoonsugar
3tablespoonswhitewinevinegar 1⁄3cupoliveoil
1mediumheadromainelettuce,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
12ripegrapetomatoes,halved 1⁄2cupfrozenbabypeas,thawed
8kalamataolives,pitted 1ripeHassavocado
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,shallot,basil,salt,pepper,sugar,andvinegaruntilsmooth.Addtheoilandblenduntilemulsified.Setaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethelettuce,tomatoes,peas,andolives.Pitandpeeltheavocadoandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice.Addtothebowl,alongwithenoughdressingtolightlycoat.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
ArugulaAndAppleSaladWithCreamyMustardDressing
Makes4servings Thesweetnessoftheapplebalancesnicelywiththeassertiveflavorsofarugula,redonion,andthetangymustarddressing.
2tablespoonswhitewinevinegar 1tablespoonDijonmustard 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄3cupoliveoil
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
2cupsarugulaleaves 3cupschoppedleaflettuce 1⁄2smallredonion,cutinto
1⁄4-inchslices
1apple,suchasGalaorFuji,halved,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,mustard,parsley,oil,salt,andpepper.Whiskuntilemulsified.Setasidetoallowflavorstoblend,10to15minutes.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethearugula,leaflettuce,onion,andapple.Addenoughdressingtolightlycoat.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
SaladBasics
Withbaggedlettuceblendsandbottleddressingswidelyavailable,puttingasaladtogethercanbeassimpleas tossandserve.But bagged salads can be expensive and less than fresh, and bottled dressings can be hit ormiss in terms of flavor (not tomentionexpensive).Sometimeslessreallyismore.TaketheclassicFrenchgreensalad,whichconsistsofbutterheadlettucedressedwithasimplevinaigrette.Whenthelettuceisfresh,andthevinaigrettemadewithhigh-qualityoilandvinegar,theflavorisbeyondcomparison.Asaladdoesn'thavetobecomplicatedorcontainamile-longlistofingredients,butthelettuceandotheringredientsdoneedtobethefreshestpossibleandthedressingofgoodquality.Whileasimplegreensaladwithalightvinaigretteislovely,mostofusenjoysomevariety.Therearenohard-and-fastrulestosaladmaking:youcancombineavarietyofgreens,softtenderleavessuchasBostonorBibb,bitteroneslikearugulaorchicory,andcrunchyonessuchasromaine.Embellishmentssuchasraworcookedvegetables,freshordriedfruit,toastednuts,orcookedbeanscanaddflavor,color,andtexturetosalads.Infuseyourvinaigrettewithgarlic,mustard,and/orfreshherbssuchasbasil,parsley,ortarragon.Also,experimentwithoilsandvinegars.Ifyoudon'twantthepronouncedflavorofoliveoil,substitutegrapeseedoil.Ifyouwantadistinctivenuttyflavor,consideraddingsomewalnutortoastedsesameoil.Forvariety,besuretokeepanarrayofvinegarsonhand, including balsamic, sherry, rice, and cider.Use lemon or lime juice instead of vinegarwhen it seems appropriate.Richcreamydressingsareusuallybestoncrisplettuces,whilelighterdressingsdobetteronsofterleaves.
MixedLettucesWithWhiteRadish,SnowPeas,AndYuzuDressing
Makes4servings Yuzuvinegarismadefromthejuiceoftheyuzu,asourJapanesecitrusfruit.Ifyuzuvinegarisunavailable,substitute11⁄2tablespoonsricevinegarplus1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice.
21⁄2tablespoonsJapaneseyuzuvinegar(seeheadnote)
1tablespoonmincedshallot 1⁄2teaspoonagavenectar
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄3cupoliveoil
5cupsmixedlettuceleaves(tornorchoppediflarge) 3smallwhiteradishes,cutinto1⁄8-inchslices
12snowpeas,trimmed,blanched,andcutdiagonallyintothirds
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,shallot,agavenectar,salt,andpepper.Whiskintheoil,andtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethelettuce,radishes,andsnowpeas.Addenoughdressingtolightlycoat.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
StrawberryFieldGreensWithBlackOlivesAndToastedPineNuts
Makes4servings Thetextureandflavorharmoniescreatedbycombiningblackolives,strawberries,andpinenutswillmakeyouwanttoservestrawberryfieldgreens—forever.Fieldgreensaresoldinbagsorinbulkinwell-stockedsupermarketsandspecialtygrocers.Ifunavailableunderthatmoniker,anymixedbabylettuceswilldo.Oliveoilmaybeusedinsteadofwalnutoil,ifyouprefer.
1tablespoonchoppedgreenonions 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley
1⁄4cupwalnutoil
11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice
1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
Freshlygroundblackpepper 5cupsmixedfieldgreens 1⁄4cupchoppedpittedkalamataolives
¾cupslicedhulledfreshstrawberries 2tablespoonstoastedpinenuts
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethegreenonions,parsley,oil,lemonjuice,sugar,salt,andpeppertotaste,andprocessuntilsmooth.Setaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethefieldgreens,olives,strawberries,andpinenuts.Addenoughdressingtolightlycoat.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
Watercress,Fennel,AndAvocadoSaladWithDriedCherriesAndMacadamias
Makes4servings Thisgorgeoussaladisoneofmyfavorites—wheneverImakeit,Ifindmyselfhumming"theseareafewofmyfavoritethings."What'snottoloveaboutacolorfulsaladmadewithpepperywatercress,fragrantfennel,andcreamyavocado,teamedupwithsweetdriedcherries,crunchymacadamianuts,andalightsherryvinaigrette?Sincedriedcherriescanbepricey,youcansubstitutethemoreeconomicaldriedcranberries,ifyouwish.Ifwatercressisunavailable,substituteoneormoreofyourfavoritesaladgreensandstarthumming.
1tablespoonchoppedshallot 1⁄3cupoliveoil
3tablespoonssherryvinegar ¾teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonsugar
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
2mediumbuncheswatercress,toughstemsremoved 1fennelbulb,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄3cupdriedcherriesorsweeteneddriedcranberries
1⁄4cupmacadamianuts,coarselychopped
1ripeHassavocado,pitted,peeled,andcutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheshallot,oil,vinegar,salt,sugar,andpepperandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethewatercress,fennel,cherries,andmacadamias.Addtheavocadotothesalad,alongwithenoughdressingtocoat.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
LeafLettuceAndGrilledRadicchioSaladWithLemonyDressing
Makes4servings Grillingmellowstheslightlybitterflavorofradicchio,amemberofthechicoryfamily.Thecreamysweet-tartdressingisanidealcomplement.
1mediumheadradicchio,quartered 1⁄4cupoliveoil,plusmoretocoattheradicchio
1mediumheadleaflettuce,tornintobite-sizepieces 1smallredoryellowbellpepper,cutintomatchsticks 1⁄4cuprawcashews
1⁄4cupchoppedgreenonions
1⁄4cupwater
3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonpuremaplesyrup 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1.Preheatthegrillorbroiler.Coattheradicchiowithoilandgrillorbroiluntiltheleavesbegintochararoundtheedges,turningandbrushingwithmoreoil,asnecessary,about6minutestotal.
2.Cuttheradicchiohalvesinhalflengthwise,thencutcrosswiseinto1-inchstripsandplaceinalargebowl.Addtheleaflettuceandbellpepperandsetaside.
3.Inablender,grindthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthegreenonionsandwaterandblenduntilsmooth.Addthelemonjuice,maplesyrup,salt,cayenne,andtheremaining1⁄4cupofoil.Blenduntilsmoothandcreamy.Addenoughdressingtothesaladtocoat.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
BabyGreensWithPear,Pecans,AndGingerDressing
Makes4servings Thenaturalaffinityofgingerandpeararefurtherenhancedbythecrunchytextureofpecansinthisdelicioussalad.Babygreensareusedfortheirdelicatetasteandvisualappeal,butothersaladgreens,aloneorincombination,maybeusedinstead.
3tablespoonssherryvinegar 1mediumshallot,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄8teaspoondrymustard
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄3cupoliveoil
5cupsmixedbabygreens 2celeryribs,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄2cuptoastedpecanpieces
1ripepear,suchasBoscorAnjou
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,shallot,ginger,sugar,mustard,cayenne,andsalt.Whiskintheoilandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethegreens,celery,andpecans.Corethepearandcutinto1⁄4-inchdice.Addthepeartothesaladandaddenoughdressingtolightlycoat.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
GreekGoddessSalad
Makes4servings Atangy"goddess"dressingcombinedwithcrispromainelettuce,olives,andtofufetacreatesaheavenlyGreeksalad.
1mediumheadromainelettuce,tornintobite-sizepieces 1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled,seeded,andchopped 1ripetomato,cutintobite-sizepieces 3cannedartichokehearts,drainedandquartered 1⁄2smallredonion,cutinto
1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄2cupkalamataolives,pittedandhalved
1⁄4cuptoastedpinenuts
1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley
1⁄2cupOh-My-GoddessDressing
8ouncesTofuFeta
Inalargebowl,combinethelettuce,cucumber,tomato,artichokehearts,onion,olives,pinenuts,andparsley.Addthedressingandtossgentlytocombine.Topwiththetofufetaandserve.
SpinachSaladWithAlmonds,FujiApple,AndFigs
Makes4servings Thissalad,resplendentwithdeliciousbitsofalmonds,figs,andapple,makesagreatfirstcourseforawintermeal.IfaFujiappleisunavailable,substituteaGala,Delicious,orothergoodeatingapple.
1⁄4cupoliveoil
2tablespoonswhitebalsamicvinegar 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 5cupsfreshbabyspinach 1cuptoastedsliveredalmonds 1⁄2cupslicedorchoppedfigs
1Fujiapple,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Blendwellandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethespinach,almonds,andfigs.Addtheapplealongwiththedressing.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
SpinachSaladWithOrange-DijonDressing
Makes4servings Therefreshingtasteoforangeaddssparkletothislovelysaladmadewithtenderbabyspinach.
2tablespoonsDijonmustard 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice
1teaspoonagavenectar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1tablespoonmincedgreenonions 5cupsfreshbabyspinach,tornintobite-sizepieces 1navelorange,peeledandsegmented 1⁄2smallredonion,slicedpaperthin
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessorcombinethemustard,oil,orangejuice,agavenectar,salt,pepper,parsley,andgreenonions.Blendwellandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethespinach,orange,andonion.Addthedressing,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.
VEGETABLESALADS
ChoppedSalad
Makes4servings Theclassicchoppedsaladhasalmostendlessvariations.Itisbasicallylettuceandadressingwithwhateveradditionalsaladingredientsyouenjoy—feelfreetoaddsomechoppedredbellpepper,artichokehearts,bakedtofu,orotheringredients,accordingtoyourpersonalpreference.Dependingonwhatingredientsyouadd,thissaladcanbeheartyenoughtoserveasamaindish.
¾cupoliveoil 1⁄4cupwhitewinevinegar
2teaspoonsDijonmustard 1garlicclove 1tablespoonmincedgreenonions 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoongroundblackpepper
1⁄2smallheadromainelettuce,chopped
1⁄2smallheadiceberglettuce,chopped
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
2ripetomatoes,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled,halvedlengthwise,andchopped 2celeryribs,choppedcelery 1mediumcarrot,chopped 1⁄2cuphalvedpittedkalamataolives
3smallredradishes,chopped 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1ripeHassavocado,pitted,peeled,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheoil,vinegar,mustard,garlic,greenonions,salt,andpepper.Blendwellandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheromaineandiceberglettuces.Addthechickpeas,tomatoes,cucumber,celery,carrot,olives,radishes,parsley,andavocado.Addenoughdressingtolightlycoat.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
CarrotAndOrangeSaladWithCashewsAndCilantro
Makes4servings I'vealwayslovedtheflavorcombinationofcarrotandorange,whetherinajuiceblend,cookedsidedish,ormuffin,sowhenIwantedtodevelopagreat-tastingcarrotsalad,Ireachedfortheoranges.Furthercomplementedbycrunchycashews,aromaticcilantro,andatouchoflime,theresultisadelightfulmergingofcolor,texture,andflavorandarefreshingandflavorfulwaytogetyourvitaminCandbeta-carotene.
1poundcarrots,shredded 2oranges,peeled,segmented,andchopped 1⁄2cupunsaltedroastedcashews
1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro
2tablespoonsfreshorangejuice 2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2teaspoonssugar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupoliveoil
1.Inalargebowl,combinethecarrots,oranges,cashews,andcilantroandsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheorangejuice,limejuice,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Whiskintheoiluntilblended.Pourthedressingoverthecarrotmixture,stirringtolightlycoat.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
DazzlingVegetableSalad
Makes4servings Colorfulvegetableswithavarietyofflavorandtexturalelementsadduptoonedazzling—anddelicious—salad.Ifwatercressisunavailable,coarselychoppedromaineworkswellinthissalad.
3cupswatercress,toughstemsremovedandcoarselychopped 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1cupfinelyshreddedredcabbage 1cupripegrapeorcherrytomatoes,halved 1mediumyellowbellpepper,cutintomatchsticks 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,rinsedanddrained
1⁄4cuphalvedpittedkalamataolives
1ripeHassavocado,pitted,peeled,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1⁄4cupoliveoil
11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
Pinchsugar
1.Inalargebowl,combinethewatercress,carrot,cabbage,tomatoes,bellpepper,chickpeas,olives,andavocadoandsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,lemonjuice,salt,blackpepper,andsugar.Blendwellandaddtothesalad.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
Cucumber-RadishSaladWithTarragonVinaigrette
Makes4servings Thepepperybiteofradishcombinesnicelywiththerefreshingtasteofcucumbers,unifiedbyalighttarragonvinaigrette.Thissaladneedstobeenjoyedwithinafewhours,otherwisethecucumberswilllosetheircrispness.
2mediumEnglishcucumbers,peeled,halved,seeded,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
6smallredradishes,cutinto1⁄8-inchslices
21⁄2tablespoonstarragonvinegar
1⁄2teaspoondriedtarragon
1⁄4teaspoonsugar
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupoliveoil
1.Inalargebowl,combinethecucumbersandtheradishesandsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,tarragon,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Whiskintheoiluntilwellblended,thenaddthedressingtothesalad.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
MangoAndSnowPeaSalad
Makes4servings Aspicypeanutdressingprovidesarichflavoraccenttothecrunchysnowpeasandjuicysweetmangosinthisgorgeoussalad.Addsomecookednoodlestotransformitintoamaindishmeal—ifyoudo,besuretomakeadoublebatchofthedressingsoyouhaveenoughtocoatthenoodles.
1⁄2teaspoonmincedgarlic
1⁄2teaspoongratedfreshginger
1⁄4cupcreamypeanutbutter
1tablespoonplus1teaspoonlightbrownsugar 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
3tablespoonsricevinegar 3tablespoonswater 1tablespoonsoysauce 2cupssnowpeas,trimmedandlightlyblanched 2ripemangos,peeled,pitted,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1largecarrot,shredded 1mediumcucumber,peeled,halvedlengthwise,andseeded 3cupsshreddedromainelettuce 1⁄2cupchoppedunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,ginger,peanutbutter,sugar,andcrushedredpepper.Stirinthevinegar,water,andsoysauce.Taste,adjustingseasonings,ifnecessary,andsetaside.
2.Cutthesnowpeasdiagonallyintoathinmatchsticksandplaceinalargebowl.Addthemangosandcarrot.Cutthecucumberinto1⁄4-inchslicesandaddtothebowl.
3.Pourthedressingontothesaladandtossgentlytocombine.Spoonthesaladontoabedofshreddedlettuce,sprinklewithpeanuts,andserve.
AutumnHarvestSalad
Makes4servings Thecolorsofautumnleavesandthevibrantproduceoftheseasonweretheinspirationforthisbeautifulsalad.Foradramaticpresentation,serveitonabedofshreddedredcabbageandromainelettuce,tossedwithalittleadditionaldressing.
1poundsweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1tablespoonpuremaplesyrup 1⁄2teaspoonDijonmustard
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsapplecidervinegar 1⁄3cupgrapeseedoil
1ripeBoscpear 1crispred-skinnedapple,suchasRedDelicious,Fuji,orGala 2celeryribs,chopped 1⁄2cuptoastedwalnutsorpecans
1⁄4cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
2greenonions,minced
1.Inalargesaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthesweetpotatoesuntiljusttender,about20minutes.Drainwell,placeinalargebowl,andsetaside.
2.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinethemaplesyrup,mustard,salt,andvinegar.Whiskintheoiluntilwellblended.Setaside.
3.Corethepearandappleandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice.Addthemtothebowlwiththedressing,andtosstocoat.Addthepearandapplemixturetothesweetpotatoes.Addthecelery,walnuts,cranberries,andgreenonions.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
IndonesianGreenBeanSaladWithCabbageAndCarrots
Makes4servings Thistastysalad,loadedwithflavorandcrunchappeal,wasinspiredbygadogado,anIndonesianvegetablesaladwitharichpeanutdressing.Equallygoodservedchilledoratroomtemperature,thissaladcanbemadeaheadandkeptintherefrigeratorforadayortwo,aplusforbusypeople.
2cupsgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2cupsfinelyshreddedcabbage 1⁄3cupgoldenraisins
1⁄4cupunsaltedroastedpeanuts
1garlicclove,minced 1mediumshallot,chopped 11⁄2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger
1⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter
2tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
¾cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk
1.Lightlysteamthegreenbeans,carrots,andcabbageforabout5minutes,thenplacetheminalargebowl.Addtheraisinsandpeanutsandsetasidetocool.
2.Inafoodprocessororblender,pureethegarlic,shallot,andginger.Addthepeanutbutter,soysauce,lemonjuice,sugar,salt,andcayenne,andprocessuntilblended.Addthecoconutmilkandblenduntilsmooth.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.
Giardiniera
Makes6servings IfindmostcommercialbrandsofthisclassicItalianvegetablesaladtobetoovinegaryandexpensive.Makingyourownismorecost-effective,andyoucanadjustthedressingtosuityourtaste.
1mediumcarrot,cutinto1⁄4-inchrounds
1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1cupsmallcauliflowerflorets 2celeryribs,finelychopped 1⁄2cupchoppedonion
2tablespoonssalt 1⁄4cupslicedpimiento-stuffedgreenolives
1garlicclove,minced 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
3tablespoonswhitewinevinegar 1⁄3cupoliveoil
1.Inalargebowl,combinethecarrot,bellpepper,cauliflower,celery,andonion.Stirinthesaltandaddenoughcoldwatertocover.Tightlycoverthebowlandrefrigeratefor4to6hours.
2.Drainandrinsethevegetablesandplacetheminalargebowl.Addtheolivesandsetaside. 3.Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,sugar,crushedredpepper,blackpepper,vinegar,andoil,and
mixwell.Pourthedressingoverthevegetablesandtossgentlytocombine.Coverandrefrigerateovernightbeforeserving.
ChilledCucumberSalad
Makes6servings Thinslicesofredonionaddalovelycolorcontrastandburstofflavortothisversatilecucumbersalad.Byusingadifferentherborswappingoutotheringredients,youcantransformthissimplesaladintoarangeofflavors.SeeVariationsbelowforsomedeliciousoptions.
2mediumEnglishcucumbers,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄2smallredonion,cutinto1⁄8-inchslices
3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4cupoliveoil
2tablespoonschoppedfreshdillweed 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
Pinchsugar
1.Inalargebowl,combinethecucumbersandonion.Setaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,whisktogetherthelemonjuice,oil,dillweed,salt,pepper,andsugar.Pourthe
dressingoverthesaladmixtureandtossgentlytocoat.Refrigeratefor1hour,untilchilledandserve.
•Insteadofdillweed,usefreshbasilandswaptheredonionforgarlic.
•Usecilantroinsteadofthedillweedandlimejuiceinplaceofthelemon.
•Replacetheredonionwith3or4mincedgreenonions.
•Usesherryvinegarinsteadofthelemonjuice.
•Insteadofoliveoil,useequalamountsofwalnutoilandcanolaorgrapeseedoil.
•Useparsleyinsteadofthedillweed,andsprinklewithtoastedchoppedwalnuts.
DaikonSalad
Makes4servings BlacksesameseedsprovideadramaticgarnishtothislightandlovelyAsian-stylesaladmadewithtwokindsofradish.Ifblacksesameseedsareunavailable,substitutetoastedwhitesesameseedsorsimplyomitthem.MirinisasweetJapanesecookingwinemadefromrice.Lookforitinnaturalfoodstores,Asianmarkets,orwell-stockedsupermarkets.
1mediumdaikonradish,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
3smallredradishes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄4cupricevinegar
1tablespoonsugar 2teaspoonsmirin(seeheadnote) 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1tablespoonblacksesameseeds,forgarnish
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethedaikonandredradishesandsetaside. 2.Inaseparatesmallbowl,combinethevinegar,sugar,mirin,oil,andsalt,andmixwell.Pourthe
dressingovertheradishes.Setasideforatleast15minutesbeforeserving. 3.Spoontheradishsaladinto4smallbowls,sprinklewithsesameseeds,andserve.
SesameCucumberSalad
Makes4to6servings Thelight,delicateflavorsofthisAsian-flavoredsaladofferasweetcomplimenttoasushimeal.
2mediumEnglishcucumbers,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 3tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonmirin 2teaspoonsricevinegar 1teaspoonsugar 2tablespoonstoastedsesameseeds
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethecucumbersandparsleyandsetaside. 2.Inaseparatesmallbowl,combinetheoil,soysauce,mirin,vinegar,andsugar,stirringtoblend.
Pourthedressingoverthecucumbers.Setasideforatleast10minutes. 3.Spoonthecucumbersaladintosmallbowls,sprinklewithsesameseeds,andserve.
EggplantAndBellPepperSalad
Makes4servings ThisrecipeisinspiredbyasaladIenjoyedinaMoroccanrestaurant.IliketouseJapaneseorAsianeggplantsherebecausetheyhavefewerseedsandamoredelicateflavorthantheWesternglobeeggplants.IfJapaneseeggplantsareunavailable,use1mediumglobeeggplantinstead.Thissaladtastesbestwhenallowedtomarinateforabit.
2mediumJapaneseeggplants,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2mediumredbellpeppers,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1⁄4cupoliveoil
2tablespoonswhitebalsamicvinegar 1garlicclove,minced 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
1smallheadromainelettuce,tornintobite-sizepieces 1⁄2cuptoastedwalnutpieces,forgarnish
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpan.Placetheeggplantsandbellpeppersinthepreparedpan,andbakeuntiltender,15to20minutes.Transfertheeggplantsandpepperstoalargebowlandsetasidetocoolfor10minutes.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,garlic,sugar,salt,andcrushedredpepper.Mixwellandpouroverthecooledvegetables.Coverandrefrigerateforatleast30minutes.
3.Spreadtheromaineonaservingplatter.Spoontheeggplantandpeppermixtureontotheromaineandtopwiththeremainingmarinade.Garnishwithwalnutsandserve.
CornAndRedBeanSalad
Makes4servings ThisheartyandcolorfulsaladisagreataccompanimentfortheSearedPortobelloFajitasortheBeer-MarinatedSeitanFajitas.Totransformthissaladintoatemptingone-dishmeal,combineitwithabout3cupsofcookedlong-grainbrownrice.
1(10-ounce)packagefrozencornkernels,cooked 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed
1celeryrib,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2greenonions,minced 2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantroorparsley 1⁄4cupoliveoil
2tablespoonswhitewinevinegar 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄4teaspoonsugar
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargebowl,combinethecorn,beans,celery,greenonions,andcilantro,andsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,cumin,sugar,salt,andpepper.Mixwellandpourthedressingoverthevegetables.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
CaponataSalad
Makes6servings Thisclassicsweet-tartSicilianeggplantsaladcanbeenjoyedonitsownoraspartofanantipastoplatter.Italsomakesadeliciousbruschettatoppingwhenservedatroomtemperature.
1⁄4cupoliveoil
1mediumeggplant,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1smallredonion,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 2cupschoppedfreshordrainedcannedplumtomatoes 2tablespoonscapers 3tablespoonsredwinevinegar 2teaspoonssugar 1tablespoonmincedfreshbasilor1teaspoondried 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheeggplant,onion,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoftened,about15minutes.Addthetomatoes,cover,andcook5minuteslonger.Stirinthecapers,vinegar,sugar,basil,andsaltandsimmer,uncovered,for5minutestoallowflavorstodevelop.
2.Removefromheatandallowtocoolslightly,thentransfertoalargebowlandrefrigerateuntilchilled,about2hours.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Servechilledoratroomtemperature.
YellowMungBeanSaladWithBroccoliAndMango
Makes4servings Diverseingredientscometogetherinthissaladofvividcolorsandflavors.Yellowmungbeans,alsocalledmoongdal,aremungbeansthathavebeenhulledandsplit.Theycookupquicklyanddon'trequiresoaking.LookforthematgourmetgrocersorIndianmarkets.
1⁄2cupyellowmungbeans,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained
3cupssmallbroccoliflorets,blanched 1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andchopped 1smallredbellpepper,chopped 1jalapeñoorotherhotgreenchile,seededandminced 2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 3tablespoonsgrapeseedoil Salt 1⁄4teaspoonsugar
1⁄3cupunsaltedroastedcashews,forgarnish
1.Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthemungbeansuntiljusttender,18to20minutes.Drainandrunundercoldwatertocool.Transferthebeanstoalargebowl.Addthebroccoli,mango,bellpepper,chile,andcilantro.Setaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheginger,lemonjuice,oil,salttotaste,andsugar.Stirtomixwell,thenpourthedressingoverthevegetablesandtosstocombine.Sprinklewithcashewsandserve.
GreenBeanAndPearSaladWithAlmonds
Makes4servings Acreamysesame-almonddressingisthecrowninggloryonthisluscioussaladmadewithtendercookedgreenbeans,juicypears,andcrunchyalmonds.
1⁄4cuptoastedsesameoil
3tablespoonsricevinegar 2tablespoonsalmondbutter 2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonagavenectar 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
8ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 1carrot,cutonthediagonalinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄4cupmincedredonion
2ripepears,coredandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1⁄2cuptoastedsliveredalmonds
1⁄4cupgoldenraisins
4to6cupsmixedsaladgreens
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheoil,vinegar,almondbutter,soysauce,agavenectar,ginger,andcayenne.Processtoblend.Setaside.
2.Inasaucepanofboilingwater,immersethegreenbeansandcarrotandcookuntilcrisp-tender,about5minutes.Drainandtransfertoalargebowl.Addtheonion,pears,almonds,andraisins.Addthedressingandtossgentlytocombine.Lineaservingplatterorindividualplateswiththesaladgreens,spoonthesaladmixtureontop,andserve.
Cranberry-CarrotSaladWithCitrus-WalnutVinaigrette
Makes4servings Isetouttocomeupwithalighteralternativetothetraditionalmayo-basedcarrot-raisinsalad.Whatbeganasanexperimentdevelopedintoasaladthatisnotonlylightanddeliciousbutalsovisuallystunning.
1poundcarrots,shredded 1cupsweeteneddriedcranberries 1⁄2cuptoastedwalnutpieces
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 3tablespoonstoastedwalnutoil 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargebowl,combinethecarrots,cranberries,andwalnuts.Setaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,whisktogetherthelemonjuice,walnutoil,sugar,salt,andpepper.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,tossgentlytocombineandserve.
Fennel-OrangeSaladWithBlackOlivesAndPineNuts
Makes4servings Thisrefreshingsaladisinspiredbyanoldfamilyfavoritethatmymotherusedtomake.Itgenerallyaccompaniedpastamealstoaidindigestion,ostensiblybecauseorangesarealkaline-forminginthesystemandfennelcontainsacompoundthathasbeenbelievedsinceancienttimestopromotegooddigestion.
1mediumfennelbulb,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2oranges,peeled,quartered,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄4cupkalamataolives,pittedandhalved
2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4largeor8smallBostonlettuceleaves 1⁄4cuptoastedpinenuts
1.Inalargebowl,combinethefennel,oranges,olives,andparsley.Setaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,whisktogethertheoil,lemonjuice,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Pourthedressingoverthesaladandtossgentlytocombine.
3.Arrangealayerofthelettuceleavesonaservingplatterorindividualplates.Spoonthesaladontopofthelettuce,sprinklewiththepinenuts,andserve.
YellowBeetSaladWithPearsAndPecans
Makes4servings Thisheartywintersaladshowcasesyellowbeets,onceonlyseenatfarmer'smarketsandspecialtygrocers,butnowavailableinmanysupermarkets.Ifyoucan'tfindyellowbeets,redbeetsmaybeusedinstead,takingcarethatjuicefromtheredbeetsdoesn'trunanddetractfromtheappearanceofthesalad.
3to4mediumyellowbeets 2tablespoonswhitebalsamicvinegar 3tablespoonsveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 3tablespoonsvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought 1tablespoonsoymilk 11⁄2tablespoonsmincedfreshdillweed
1tablespoonmincedshallot 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
2ripeBoscpears Juiceof1lemon 1smallheadredleaflettuce,tornintobite-sizepieces 1⁄2cuptoastedpecanpieces
1.Steamthebeetsuntiltender,thencoolandpeelthem.Cutthebeetsintomatchsticksandplacetheminashallowbowl.Addthevinegarandtosstocoat.Setaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,sourcream,soymilk,dillweed,shallot,salt,andpepper.Setaside.
3.Corethepearsandcuttheminto1⁄4-inchdice.Placethepearsinamediumbowl,addthelemonjuice,andtossgentlytocombine.Dividethelettuceamong4saladplatesandspoonthepearsandthebeetsontop.Drizzlethedressingoverthesalad,sprinklewithpecans,andserve.
EndiveAndOrangeSaladWithToastedPecans
Makes4servings Thislightandlovelysaladisanelegantwaytostartameal.Iffig-infusedbalsamicvinegarisunavailable,useawhitewineortarragonvinegarinstead.
2mediumheadsBelgianendive,leavesseparated 2naveloranges,peeled,halved,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄4cupchoppedtoastedpecans
2tablespoonsmincedredonion 3tablespoonsoliveoil 11⁄2tablespoonsfig-infusedbalsamicvinegar
1⁄4teaspoonsugar
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonfreshpomegranateseeds(optional)
1.Inalargebowl,combinetheendive,oranges,pecans,andonion.Setaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Stiruntilblended.
Pourthedressingoverthesaladandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewithpomegranateseeds,ifusing,andserve.
FreshTomatoSalad
Makes4servings Thissaladisacelebrationofthetomatoandshouldbereservedforthesummermonthswhenfreshripetomatoesareattheirpeak.
2garliccloves,crushed 1⁄4cupoliveoil
2tablespoonstarragonvinegar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
4largeripetomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
4to8Bostonlettuceleaves 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1tablespoontornfreshbasilleaves
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,oil,vinegar,salt,andpepper.Stiruntilblended.Setaside. 2.Arrangetheslicedtomatoesonalargeplatterorindividualplateslinedwiththelettuceleaves.
Sprinkleparsleyandbasiloverthetomatoesanddrizzlewithdressing.Letthesaladrestatroomtemperaturetoallowtheflavorstomingle,about10minutes,andthenserve.
TuscanBreadAndTomatoSalad
Makes4servings Thisheartysalad,calledpanzanella,hasmanyvariations,butgoodbread,oliveoil,andtomatoesareessential,soplantomakethisonlywhentomatoesareinseason.
1⁄2poundday-oldcrustyItalianbread,cutinto1⁄2-inchcubes
1garlicclove,minced 2tablespoonsredwinevinegar 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄2cupoliveoil
2or3largeripetomatoes,chopped 1⁄2mediumEnglishcucumber,peeledandcutinto
1⁄4-inchdice
1⁄2cupchoppedredonion
1⁄3cupbrine-curedblackolives,pittedandhalved
1tablespooncapers 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshbasilleaves
1⁄4cupchoppedfreshflat-leafparsley
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Arrangethebreadcubesonbakingsheetinsinglelayer.Bakeuntillightlytoasted,about10minutes,tossingonce.Setasidetocool.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,vinegar,sugar,salt,andpepper.Whiskintheoiluntilblended.Setaside.
3.Inalargebowl,combinethetomatoes,cucumber,onion,olives,capers,basil,andparsley,andthetoastedbreadcubes.Addthedressing,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.
SyrianBreadSalad
Makes4servings SimilartotheTuscanpanzanella,thisSyrianbreadsalad,calledfattoush,ismadewithpitabreadandavarietyofvegetables.Likepanzanella,goodtomatoesandoliveoilareessential.
3(6-inch)pitabreads,tornintobite-sizepieces 2largeripetomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1smallredonion,chopped 1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1⁄3cupchoppedgreenbellpepper
1⁄4cuppittedbrine-curedblackolives
1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley
2garliccloves,minced Juiceof1lemon 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
Pinchgroundcayenne 1⁄3cupoliveoil
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Arrangethepitapiecesonabakingsheetinasinglelayer.Bakeuntillightlytoasted,about10minutes,thentransfertoalargebowl.
2.Addthetomatoes,onion,cucumber,bellpepper,olives,andparsley.Setaside. 3.Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,lemonjuice,salt,cayenne,andoil.Mixwellandpourover
thesalad.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
EdamameAndSnowPeaSaladWithLime-GingerDressing
Makes4servings Afragrantdressingofsesameoil,ginger,andlimeanointsthisrefreshingsaladmadewithprotein-richedamame,crispsnowpeas,andotherflavorfulvegetables.
2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsgrapeseedoil 2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 3ouncessnowpeas,trimmedandblanched 11⁄2cupscookedfreshorfrozenshellededamame
1largecarrot,shredded 1mediumyellowbellpepper,cutintomatchsticks 3greenonions,minced 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethelimejuice,ginger,sugar,salt,grapeseedoil,andsesameoil.Mixwellandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethesnowpeas,edamame,carrot,bellpepper,greenonions,andparsley.Addthedressing,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.
POTATOSALADSANDSLAWS
RetroPotatoSaladRedux
Makes4to6servings Ifyou'relongingforaveganversionoftheclassicpotatosalad,liketherecipemostofusgrewupwith,thisrecipeistheoneforyou,completewithceleryandsweetpicklerelish.Veganmayonnaiseandasplashofsoymilkmakeitvegan.It'sahitwithchildrenofallages.
11⁄2poundssmallwhitepotatoes,unpeeled
2celeryribs,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄4cupsweetpicklerelish
3tablespoonsmincedgreenonions 1⁄2to¾cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
1tablespoonsoymilk 1tablespoontarragonvinegar 1teaspoonDijonmustard 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
Freshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargepotofsaltedboilingwater,cookthepotatoesuntiljusttender,about30minutes.Drainandsetasidetocool.Whencoolenoughtohandle,peelthepotatoesandcuttheminto1-inchdice.Transferthepotatoestoalargebowlandaddthecelery,picklerelish,andgreenonions.Setaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,soymilk,vinegar,mustard,salt,andpeppertotaste.Mixuntilwellblended.Pourthedressingontothepotatomixture,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.
French-StylePotatoSalad
Makes4to6servings TheslightlyanisescentoftarragonpermeatesthissaladmadetheFrenchway—withavinaigretteratherthanmayonnaisedressing.AfewthinlyslicedFrenchcornichonsareadeliciousaddition.Ifyoudon'tliketarragon,justomitit—you'llstillhaveadelicioussalad.Youcanalsoaddalittlefreshordrieddillweedinstead,ifyouenjoytheflavor.
11⁄2poundssmallwhitepotatoes,unpeeled
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1tablespoonmincedfreshchives 1teaspoonmincedfreshtarragonor1⁄2teaspoondried
1⁄3cupoliveoil
2tablespoonswhitewineortarragonvinegar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄8teaspoonsugar
1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiltenderbutstillfirm,about30minutes.Drainandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices.Transfertoalargebowlandaddtheparsley,chives,andtarragon.Setaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,salt,pepper,andsugar.Pourthedressingontothepotatomixtureandtossgentlytocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Chillfor1to2hoursbeforeserving.
Three-AlarmPotatoSalad
Makes4to6servings Thisisonehotpotatosalad,perfectforallthosespicyfoodloversinyourcrowd.Thecreamyrichnessoftheavocadooffersaflavorfulrespitefromtheheat.
2poundssmallwhitepotatoes,unpeeled 1smallredonion,minced 1⁄2mediumredbellpepper,chopped
2celeryribs,chopped 1or2smallfreshhotchiles,seededandminced 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley
1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
1⁄3cuphottomatosalsa
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1ripeHassavocado
1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiltenderbutstillfirm,about30minutes.Drainwellandletcool.Cutthepotatoesintobite-sizechunksandtransfertoalargebowl.Addtheonion,bellpepper,celery,chiles,andparsleyandsetaside.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,blendthemayonnaise,salsa,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste. 3.Pourthedressingoverthesaladandtossgentlytocombine.Chillfor1to2hours.Pit,peel,and
cuttheavocadointo1⁄2-inchdiceandaddtothesalad,stirringgentlytocombine,andserve.
RoastedPotatoSaladWithChickpeasAndSun-DriedTomatoes
Makes4to6servings Roastinggivesthepotatoesloadsofextraflavorinthisheartysaladthatisfillingenoughtoserveasamaindish,thankstotheadditionofprotein-richchickpeas.Sincethisrecipeusesmostlypantryingredients(exceptthepotatoesandparsley),itmakesagoodwintersalad.
11⁄2poundsYukonGoldpotatoes,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1mediumshallot,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄4cupoliveoil
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3tablespoonswhitewinevinegar 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
1⁄3cupchoppeddrainedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes
1⁄4cupgreenolives,pittedandhalved
1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Inalargebowl,combinethepotatoes,shallot,and1tablespoonoftheoil.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandtosstocoat.Transferthepotatoesandshallottoabakingsheetandroast,turningonce,untiltenderandgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Transfertoalargebowlandsetasidetocool.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremaining3tablespoonsoilwiththevinegarandsaltandpeppertotaste.Addthechickpeas,tomatoes,olives,andparsleytothecookedpotatoesandshallots.Drizzlewiththedressingandtossgentlytocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.
PotatoAndWhiteBeanSaladWithRoastedRedPepper
Makes4servings Capersandasprightlymustardvinaigretteaddsatangyflavortothisheartyandcolorfulpotatosalad.
11⁄2poundssmallwhitepotatoes,unpeeled
1mediumredbellpepper 1(15.5-ounce)cancannelliniorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 3greenonions,minced 1tablespooncapers 1⁄3cupoliveoil
3tablespoonswhitewinevinegar 1teaspoonDijonmustard 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiltender,about30minutes.Drainwellandsetasidetocool.
2.Roastthebellpepperoveranopenflameorunderthebroileruntilcharredandblackenedonallsides.Placethepepperinsideapaperfor10minutes.Peel,halve,andseedthepepper,scrapingoffanyblackbits.Cutintothin1-inchstripsandsetaside.
3.Whenthepotatoesarecool,cutinto1-inchchunks.Transfertoalargebowl.Addtheroastedpeppersalongwiththebeans,greenonions,andcapersandtossgentlytocombine.
4.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,mustard,salt,andblackpepperandstirtoblend.Addthedressingtothepotatosaladandmixgentlytocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.
German-StylePotatoSalad
Makes4to6servings Tempehbaconaddsitssmokyflavortothisheartysweet-and-sourpotatosaladinspiredbytheGermanclassic.
11⁄2poundswhitepotatoes,unpeeled
1⁄2cupoliveoil
4slicestempehbacon,homemade(seeTempehBacon)orstore-bought 1mediumbunchgreenonions,chopped 1tablespoonall-purposeflour 2tablespoonssugar 1⁄3cupwhitewinevinegar
1⁄4cupwater
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiljusttender,about30minutes.Drainwellandsetasidetocool.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehbaconandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about5minutestotal.Removefromskillet,andsetasidetocool.
3.Cutthecooledpotatoesinto1-inchchunksandplaceinalargebowl.Crumbleorchopthecookedtempehbaconandaddtothepotatoes.
4.Reheattheskilletovermediumheat.Addthegreenonionsandcookfor1minutetosoften.Stirintheflour,sugar,vinegar,water,salt,andpepper,andbringtoaboil,stirringuntilsmooth.Pourthehotdressingontothepotatoes.Stirgentlytocombineandserve.
PotatoSaladWithArtichokeHeartsAndGrapeTomatoes
Makes4to6servings Ilovepairingpotatoesandartichokesingratinsandotherhotdishes,soitisnosurprisethatthey'realsocompatibleinthissophisticatedsalad.Grapetomatoesaregenerallyflavorfulallyearround,orsubstitutecherrytomatoesordicedplumtomatoes.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea15-ouncecan(notmarinated).
11⁄2poundsYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1-inchdice
1(10-ounce)packagefrozenartichokehearts,cooked 2cupshalvedripegrapetomatoes 1⁄2cupfrozenpeas,thawed
3greenonions,minced 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄3cupoliveoil
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1garlicclove,minced 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiljusttenderbutstillfirm,about15minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargebowl.
2.Quartertheartichokesandaddthemtothepotatoes.Addthetomatoes,peas,greenonions,andparsleyandsetaside.
3.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,lemonjuice,garlic,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwell,pourthedressingoverpotatosalad,andtossgentlytocombine.Setasideatroomtemperaturetoallowflavorstoblend,about20minutes.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.
PotatoSaladWithSeitanStripsAndTarragon-MustardVinaigrette
Makes4to6servings Servethisheartysaladtothemeatandpotatoloversinyourcrowd.Ifyou'renotafanoftarragon,usewhitewinevinegarinsteadandomitthetarragon,usingparsleyoranotherherbthatyouenjoy.
11⁄2poundssmallredpotatoes,unpeeledandhalvedorquartered
1⁄2cupmincedredonion
2celeryribs,chopped 1⁄3cupplus1tablespoonoliveoil
6ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
1tablespoonDijonmustard 1garlicclove,minced 2tablespoonstarragonvinegar 1teaspoonmincedfreshtarragonor1⁄4teaspoondried
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiltender,about20minutes.Drainwellandplaceinalargebowl.Addtheonionandceleryandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrownedonallsides,about5minutes.Addtothepotatomixture.
3.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremaining1⁄3cupoilwiththemustard,garlic,vinegar,tarragon,salt,andpepper.Blendwell.Pourthedressingoverthepotatosalad,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.
Indonesian-StylePotatoSalad
Makes4to6servings InspiredbytheIndonesianvegetablesaladcalledgadogado,thisflavorfuldishismaderichandcreamybytheadditionofpeanutbutterandcoconutmilk.
11⁄2poundssmallwhitepotatoes,unpeeled
1cupfrozenpeas,thawed 1⁄2cupshreddedcarrot
4greenonions,chopped 1tablespoongrapeseedoil 1garlicclove,minced 1⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter
2teaspoonssugar 1⁄2teaspoonAsianchilipaste
2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonricevinegar ¾cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk 3tablespoonschoppedunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish
1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiltender,20to30minutes.Drainwellandsetasidetocool.
2.Whencoolenoughtohandle,cutthepotatoesinto1-inchchunksandtransfertoalargebowl.Addthepeas,carrot,andgreenonions,andsetaside.
3.Inasmallsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Stirinthepeanutbutter,sugar,chilipaste,soysauce,vinegar,andabouthalfofthecoconutmilk.Simmerovermediumheatfor5minutes,stirringfrequentlytomakeasmoothsauce.Addasmuchoftheremainingcoconutmilkasneededforacreamyconsistency.Pourthedressingoverthesaladandtosswelltocombine.Garnishwithpeanutsandserve.
SweetPotatoAndBroccoliSaladWithPomegranate-PeanutDressing
Makes4to6servings Thisgorgeoussaladisdefinitelynotyourmother'spotatosalad—butevenMomwouldhavetoagreethatitisonedeliciousandbeautifuldish.Ifpomegranateseedsareunavailable,addsweeteneddriedcranberriesinsteadtoaddthattouchofscarlet.
3sweetpotatoes,unpeeled 2cupslightlysteamedbroccoliflorets 2celeryribs,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2greenonions,minced 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1⁄4cupcreamypeanutbutter
1teaspoonmincedfreshginger 1⁄4cupgrapeseedoil
1⁄4cupfreshlemonjuice
1⁄2teaspoonsugar
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupcrushedunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish
2tablespoonsfreshpomegranateseedsor1⁄4cupsweeteneddriedcranberries,forgarnish
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthesweetpotatoesandenoughwatertocovertoboiloverhighheat.Reduceheattomediumandsimmeruntiltender,butstillfirm,about30minutes.Drainandcool,thenpeelthemandcutinto1⁄2-inchchunksandtransfertoalargebowl.Addthebroccoli,celery,greenonions,andparsley.Setaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethepeanutbutter,ginger,oil,lemonjuice,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Pourthedressingoverthesaladandtossgentlytocombine.Garnishwithpeanutsandpomegranateseedsandserve.
CreamyColeslaw
Makes4servings Thisclose-to-classiccoleslawusesvegansoyproductstomakethecreamydressing.
1smallheadgreencabbage,finelyshredded 1largecarrot,shredded ¾cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 1⁄4cupsoymilk
2tablespoonscidervinegar 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoondrymustard
1⁄4teaspoonceleryseeds
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
Freshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargebowl,combinethecabbageandcarrotandsetaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,soymilk,vinegar,sugar,mustard,celeryseeds,salt,
andpeppertotaste.Mixuntilsmoothandwellblended.Addthedressingtotheslawandmixwelltocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.
German-StyleKool-Sla
Makes8servings LikeGermanpotatosalad,German-stylecabbagesalad(koolsla)issweetandsourratherthancreamy.Thisrecipemakesalot,butiseasilyhalved.
1mediumheadgreencabbage,shredded 1smallyellowonion,minced 1⁄2mediumgreenbellpepper,minced
¾cupsugar ¾cupcidervinegar ¾cupgrapeseedoil 1teaspoonceleryseeds 1teaspoondrymustard 1teaspoonsalt
1.Inalargebowl,combinethecabbage,onion,andbellpepperandsetaside. 2.Inasmallsaucepancombinethesugar,vinegar,oil,celeryseeds,mustard,andsalt,andcookover
mediumheat,stirringuntilthesugardissolvesandthedressingishot.Pourthehotdressingoverthecabbagemixtureandtosstocombine.Coverandrefrigerateatleast30minutesbeforeserving.
RedCabbageSlawWithBlack-VinegarDressing
Makes6servings Chineseblackvinegarandblacksesameseedsteamupwithredcabbagetoproduceaboldandvibrantslawthattastesasgoodasitlooks.Szechuanpeppercornsarenotactuallyamemberofthepeppercornfamily,butratheradistinctivespicefromthepricklyashtree.Ifunavailable,youcanomitthemandstillhaveayummyslaw.Ifnapacabbageisunavailable,useregulargreencabbage.ChineseblackvinegarisacomplexvinegarsimilartobalsamicvinegarandisavailableinAsianmarketsandgourmetgrocers.Ifyoucan'tfindit,usebalsamicvinegarinsteadandtheslawwillstilltastegreat.
4cupsshreddedredcabbage 2cupsthinlyslicednapacabbage 1cupshreddeddaikonradish 1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice
2tablespoonsChineseblackvinegar(seeheadnote) 1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoongrapeseedoil 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoongroundSzechuanpeppercorns(seeheadnote)
1tablespoonblacksesameseeds,forgarnish
1.Inalargebowl,combinetheredcabbage,napa,anddaikonandsetaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheorangejuice,vinegar,soysauce,grapeseedoil,sesameoil,ginger,
sugar,andpeppercorns.Blendwell.Pourthedressingontotheslaw,stirringtocoat.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Coverandrefrigeratetoallowflavorstoblend,about2hours.Sprinklewithsesameseedsandserve.
AsianSlaw
Makes4servings SimilartotheRedCabbageSlawwithBlack-VinegarDressingbutmadewithlessexoticingredients,thisisaquickandeasyslawtowhipupasanaccompanimenttotheVietnamesePo'BoysorTeriyakiTofuWraps.Tosavetime,substitutebaggedshreddedcabbage(coleslawmix)forthenapaandcarrot.
8ouncesnapacabbage,cutcrosswiseinto1⁄4-inchstrips
1cupgratedcarrot 1cupgrateddaikonradish 2greenonions,minced 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 2tablespoonsricevinegar 1tablespoongrapeseedoil 2teaspoonstoastedsesameoil 1tablespoonsoysauce 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoondrymustard
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonschoppedunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish(optional)
1.Inalargebowl,combinethenapacabbage,carrot,daikon,greenonions,andparsley.Setaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,grapeseedoil,sesameoil,soysauce,ginger,sugar,mustard,
andsaltandpeppertotaste.Stiruntilwellblended.Pourthedressingoverthevegetablesandtossgentlytocoat.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Coverandrefrigeratetoallowflavorstoblend,about2hours.Sprinklewithpeanuts,ifusing,andserve.
CrunchySesameSlaw
Makes4servings Theoptionaladditionofchowmeinnoodlesaddsadeliciousandsurprisingcrunchtothistastyslaw.
1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)
2tablespoonsricevinegar 1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupsshreddedgreencabbage 1mediumcarrot,shredded 12snowpeas,trimmedandcutdiagonallyintothinmatchsticks 2greenonions,minced 2tablespoonstoastedsesameseeds,forgarnish 1cupcrispychowmeinnoodles(optional)
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethetahini,vinegar,soysauce,sesameoil,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirwelltoblendandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethecabbage,carrot,snowpeas,andgreenonions.Pourthedressingoverthevegetablesandtossgentlytocoat.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Sprinklewithtoastedsesameseedsandchowmeinnoodles,ifusing.Refrigerate,covered,untilreadytoserve.
RainbowSlaw
Makes6servings Avarietyofcolors,textures,andflavors,makesthisunusualslawprettytolookatandfuntoeat.IfAsianpearsareunavailable,substituteanappleoraripeBoscpear.
1⁄2smallheadgreencabbage,finelyshredded
1largecarrot,shredded 1cupshreddedfennelbulb 1Asianpear,halved,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄2cupdriedsweetenedcranberries
2tablespoonsmincedgreenonions 1cupveganvanillayogurt 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargebowl,combinethecabbage,carrot,fennel,pear,cranberries,andgreenonionsandsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheyogurt,lemonjuice,andsugarandblenduntilsmooth.Addthedressingtotheslaw,stirringwelltocoat.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andsetaside,covered,toallowflavorstoblend,about20minutes.Ifnotservingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.
BroccoliSlawWithAppleAndWalnuts
Makes4to6servings Shreddedbroccolistems,called"broccolislaw,"canbefoundinsupermarkets,andmakeanicechangefromtheusualcabbageslaw.Thisheartyslaw,madewithwalnutandapple,isadecidedlywinterdish.
1FujiorGalaapple,halved,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1(12-ounce)bagbroccolislaw 1⁄2cuptoastedwalnutpieces
1tablespoonsugar 1⁄4cupwhitebalsamicvinegar
1⁄4cupwalnutoil
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargebowl,combinetheapplesandlemonjuiceandtosstopreventdiscoloration.Addthebroccolislawandwalnutpiecesandsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesugar,vinegar,walnutoil,salt,andpepper.Mixwellandpourthedressingovertheslawmixture.Tosswelltocombineandserve.
TahiniBroccoliSlaw
Makes4to6servings Makeyourownbroccolislawbyshreddingthebroccolistalkswiththeshreddingdisconyourfoodprocessor.ThecreamytahinidressingcomplementsthebroccolinicelyforatastyslawloadedwithcalciumandvitaminC.
1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)
2tablespoonswhitemiso 1tablespoonricevinegar 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 2teaspoonssoysauce 1(12-ounce)bagbroccolislaw 2greenonions,minced 1⁄4cuptoastedsesameseeds
1.Inalargebowl,whisktogetherthetahini,miso,vinegar,oil,andsoysauce.Addthebroccolislaw,greenonions,andsesameseedsandtosstocoat.
2.Setasidefor20minutesbeforeserving.
SpicySouthwestern-StyleColeslaw
Makes4servings ShreddedredandgreencabbagesaretossedinaspicyvinaigretteforalightandflavorfulslawthatmakesagreataccompanimentforchilioraMexicancasserole.
2cupsshreddedgreencabbage 2cupsshreddedredcabbage 1mediumredbellpepper,cutintomatchsticks 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄4cupoliveoil
2tablespoonscidervinegar 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄4teaspoonchilipowder
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1.Inalargebowl,combinethegreenandredcabbage,bellpepper,andparsley.Setaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,sugar,salt,cumin,chilipowder,andcayenne.Blendwell.Pourthedressingoverthevegetablesandtosstocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Coverandrefrigeratetoallowflavorstoblend,about2hours,andserve.
BEAN,GRAIN,ANDPASTASALADS
TropicalBlackBeanSaladWithMango
Makes4to6servings Thiscolorfulandflavorfulsaladcanbetransformedintoaheartymain-dishsaladwiththeadditionof2or3cupsofcookedlong-grainbrownrice.
3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsed 1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutintoa1⁄2-inchdice
1⁄2cupchoppedredbellpepper
1⁄4cupmincedredonion
1⁄4cupmincedfreshcilantro
1jalapeño,seededandminced(optional) 3tablespoonsgrapeseedoil 2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2teaspoonsagavenectar 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1.Inalargebowl,combinethebeans,mango,bellpepper,onion,cilantro,andjalapeñoifusing,andsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,whisktogethertheoil,limejuice,agavenectar,salt,andcayenne.Pourthedressingontothesaladandmixwell.Refrigeratefor20minutesandserve.
WhiteBeanSaladWithFennelAndAvocado
Makes4to6servings Creamycannellinibeansarethestarofthissalad,combinedwithadazzlingarrayofcontrastingtexturesandcomplementaryflavors,includingfragrantfennel,piquantolives,andbutteryavocado.Add3cupsofcoldcookedbrownriceandturnthisintoaone-dishmeal.
3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canscannellinibeansorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 1smallfennelbulb,shredded 1cupripegrapetomatoes,halved 1⁄4cupmincedredonion
1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley
1⁄4cupkalamataolives,pittedandsliced
1⁄4cupoliveoil
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
1⁄4teaspoondriedmarjoram
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1ripeHassavocado
1.Inalargebowl,combinethebeans,fennel,tomatoes,onion,parsley,andolives.Setaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,lemonjuice,sugar,basil,marjoram,salt,andpepper.Setaside. 3.Pitandpeeltheavocadoandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice.Addtheavocadotothesaladanddrizzlewith
thedressing.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
GrainAndBeanSalads Whole grains and beans are the foundation of a healthful vegan diet, so it's no surprise they have become popular salad
ingredients as well. From rice in its many varieties, including basmati, jasmine, and the basic brown, to quinoa, bulgur, andcouscous,cookedcoldgrainsareanutritiouscomponenttoasatisfyingsalad.When paired with beans such as lentils, cannellini, kidney, pinto, and black, you have the makings of a satisfying dish thattranscends a simple salad and can become a meal in itself. Add cooked or raw vegetables, nuts, seeds, or fruit, and acomplementarydressing,thenserveoveryourfavoritesaladgreens.Quick,easy,nutritious,andgreattasting—whatmorecouldyouaskfor?Bestofall,whenyouusetheseingredientcomponentsin different combinations, you create an astonishingvariety of salads.Next timeyouhave a small amount of cooked leftovergrainsorbeansintherefrigerator,thinkaboutusingthemasabasisforasalad.
WarmLentilSaladWithWalnuts
Makes4servings Tinygreenlentils,orFrenchlentils,arethemostflavorfulvarietyoflentils.Inthissalad,theyarecomplementedbythecrunchoftoastedwalnutsanddressedinazestyDijonvinaigrette.Forextraflavor,drizzlewithasmallamountofwalnutoilwhenreadytoserveoromittheoliveoilandusehalfwalnutoilandhalfgrapeseedoilinthedressing.
1cupgreenlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 1mediumshallot,halved 1garlicclove,crushed 2tablespoonswhitewinevinegar 1tablespoonDijonmustard 1⁄4cupoliveoil
1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄2cupfinelychoppedredbellpepper
1⁄3cupchoppedtoastedwalnuts
1⁄4cupfinelychoppedredonion
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Bringamediumsaucepanofsaltedwatertoaboil.Addthelentilsandreturntoaboil,thenreducetheheattolow.Coverandcookuntillentilsaretender,about45minutes.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,mincetheshallotandgarlic.Addthevinegar,mustard,oil,oregano,salt,andblackpepperandprocessuntilwellblended.Setaside.
3.Whenthelentilsaretender,drainwellandtransfertoaservingbowl.Addthebellpepper,walnuts,onion,andparsley.Addenoughdressingtocoatandtossgentlytocombine.Servewarm.
LentilSaladWithChiles
Makes4servings Earthybrownlentilsmakeagreatsalad—aslongasyoudon'tovercookthem.Theheatlevelofthissaladdependsontheamountandtypeofchilesused—fromsuper-hottomildlyflavorful.
1cupbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 4ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 2celeryribs,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1or2hotormildchiles,seededandminced 1⁄3cupchoppedgreenonions
2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 4tablespoonsoliveoil 2tablespoonssherryorbalsamicvinegar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Bringamediumsaucepanofsaltedwatertoboiloverhighheat.Addthelentils,returntoaboil,thenreducetolow.Coverandcookuntilthelentilsaretender,about40minutes.
2.Drainthelentilswellandtransfertoalargebowl.Addthetomatoes,celery,chiles,greenonions,parsley,oil,andvinegar.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,tosswelltocombine,andserve.
SouthwesternThree-BeanSalad
Makes6to8servings Threekindsofbeanscombinedwithavarietyofvegetablesresultsinabeautifulsaladfilledwithgreatflavorsandtextures.Bestofall,thisrecipeyieldsgenerousportions,soit'sgreattofeedacrowd.
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed
1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1cupfrozencornkernels,thawed 2greenonions,minced 2tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshcilantro 2ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 1garlicclove,crushed 1teaspoonmincedcannedjalapeño 1⁄4teaspoonchilipowder
1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin
2tablespoonsapplecidervinegar 1⁄4cupoliveoil
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1ripeHassavocado(optional)
1.Inalargebowl,combineallthebeans,thebellpepper,corn,greenonions,andcilantro.Setaside. 2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetomatoes,garlic,jalapeño,chilipowder,cumin,
vinegar,oil,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Processuntilwellblended.Pourthedressingontothesalad.Tosstocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
3.Coverandsetasidefor30minutes.Pit,peel,andcuttheavocadointo1⁄2-inchdice,ifusing.Addtothesaladandserve.
BlackBeanAndCornSaladWithCilantroDressing
Makes4servings ThisattractivesaladcontainsfavoriteflavorsofMexicanandSouthwesterncuisine.Serveitonabedoflettuceorcoldcookedrice—orboth.
2cupsfrozencorn,thawed 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,rinsedanddrained 1⁄2cupchoppedredbellpepper
1⁄4cupmincedredonion
1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildgreenchiles,drained 2garliccloves,crushed 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro
1teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2tablespoonswater 1⁄4cupoliveoil
1.Inalargebowl,combinethecorn,beans,bellpepper,onion,andchiles.Setaside.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,mincethegarlic.Addthecilantro,cumin,salt,andblackpepperandpulsetoblend.Addthelimejuice,water,andoilandprocessuntilwellblended.Pourthedressingoverthesaladandtosstocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.
GrilledVegetableAntipastoSaladWithChickpeas
Makes4to6servings Thiscelebrationofsummerproducemakesanidealoutdoormeal.Whileyouhavethegrillon,makesomegrilledgarlicbreadtoservewithit.
1⁄2cupoliveoil
3tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar 1garlicclove,minced 1tablespoonchoppedfreshbasil 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1smalleggplant,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1mediumredonion,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1mediumfennelbulb,quartered 2largeportobellomushroomcaps,thicklysliced 2mediumzucchinioryellowsquash,trimmedandhalvedlengthwise 2mediumredbellpeppers,halvedlengthwiseandseeded 1(9-ounce)jarmarinatedartichokehearts,drainedandchopped 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
1cupripecherrytomatoes,halved 1⁄3cupGaetaorkalamataolives,pitted
3tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,garlic,basil,salt,andblackpepper.Mixwellandsetaside.Preheatthegrill.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheeggplant,onion,fennel,mushrooms,zucchini,andbellpeppers,anddrizzlewiththemarinade.Transferthevegetablestothehotgrill,brushingwithsomeofthemarinadeastheygrill.Grillfor4to5minutes,thenflipthevegetablesoverandgrillontheothersideuntiltender,about5minutesmore.Arrangethegrilledvegetablesonaplatterandsetaside.
3.Inamediumbowl,combinetheartichokehearts,chickpeas,tomatoes,olives,andparsley.Pouronasmuchoftheremainingmarinadeasneededtomoisten.Tosstocombineandthenspoonthechickpeamixtureontopofthegrilledvegetablesandserve.
ProvençalWhiteBeanSalad
Makes4servings Creamywhitebeansplaynicelyagainstthesteamedgreenbeansandothersaladingredients.Atangyvinaigrettebringsitalltogether.Thoughdeliciousonitsown,theadditionofcookedpastaorslicedpotatoesturnsthissaladintoaheartyone-dishmeal.
4ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansGreatNorthernorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 1⁄3cupmincedredonion
1cupripecherrytomatoes,halved 1⁄4cuppittedniçoiseolives
1⁄3cupoliveoil
3tablespoonstarragonvinegar 1teaspoonDijonmustard 2garliccloves,minced 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄4teaspoonsugar
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Steamthegreenbeansuntiljusttender,about7minutes,andtransferthemtoalargebowl.Addthewhitebeans,onion,tomatoes,andolivesandsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,mustard,garlic,parsley,sugar,salt,andpepper.Whiskuntilblendedandpouroverthesalad.Tossgentlyuntilwellmixed.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.
WhiteBeanAndBroccoliSaladWithParsley-WalnutPesto
Makes4to6servings ThissatisfyingsaladcombinescreamycannellinibeansandbutteryYukonGoldpotatoeswithfreshbroccoliandkalamataolives.Therichfull-bodiedflavorofthewalnutdressingunifiestheingredientsintoadelightfulwhole.
1poundYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1-inchchunks 3cupsbroccoliflorets 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cancannelliniorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed
1⁄2cupkalamataolives,pittedandhalved
1⁄2cupwalnutpieces
2garliccloves,finelyminced 1⁄2cupchoppedfreshparsley
1⁄4cupwalnutoil
1⁄4cupoliveoil
1⁄4cupwhitewinevinegar
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
1.Steamthepotatoesuntilalmosttender,about10minutes.Steamthebroccoliuntiljusttender,about5minutes.Drainthepotatoesandbroccoliandplacetheminalargebowl.Addthebeans,olives,and1⁄4cupofthewalnutsandsetaside.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheremaining1⁄4cupwalnutswiththegarlicandprocessuntilwellminced.Addtheparsley,walnutoil,oliveoil,vinegar,salt,sugar,andcrushedredpepperandprocessuntilblended.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.
Chickpea"Tuna"SaladInAvocados
Makes2to4servings Thissalad,reminiscentoftuna,looksandtastesgreat,especiallywhenmoundedontoavocadohalves.Choppedchickpeassupplythetextureandkelppowderprovidesthetasteofthesea.Serveoneortwoavocadohalvesperperson,dependingonwhetherthesaladisafirstcourseormaindish,foralightlunch.
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
2celeryribs,minced 1⁄4cupmincedredbellpepper
2greenonions,minced 1⁄3cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought,plusmoreifneeded
1tablespoonplus1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonDijonmustard 1teaspoonkelppowder Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2ripeHassavocados Lettuceleaves,toserve
1.Inafoodprocessor,pulsethechickpeasuntilchopped,thentransfertoalargebowl.Addthecelery,bellpepper,greenonions,mayonnaise,1tablespoonofthelemonjuice,mustard,kelppowder,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Mixwell,addingalittlemoremayonnaiseifthemixtureseemsdry.Coverandrefrigerateatleast30minutes.
2.Halveandpittheavocadosandbrushtheexposedfleshwiththeremaining1teaspoonlemonjuicetopreventdiscoloration.Dividethechickpeamixtureamongtheavocadohalves,pressinggentlywithaspoontomoundthesaladontotheavocados.Arrangethefilledavocadosonsaladplateslinedwiththelettuceleaves,andserve.
PuttanescaSeitanAndSpinachSalad
Makes4servings Youdon'tneedaplateofpastatoenjoythetantalizingflavorsofputtanesca—notablyolives,garlic,tomatoes,andcapers—whentheycanbesavoredinthisheartysalad.Ontheotherhand,tossingin2or3cupsofcookedpastaisn'tabadidea,anditeasilytransformsthissaladintoaheartyone-dishmeal.
4tablespoonsoliveoil 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄2-inchstrips
3garliccloves,minced 1⁄2cupkalamataolives,pittedandhalved
1⁄2cupgreenolives,pittedandhalved
2tablespoonscapers 3cupsfreshbabyspinach,cutintostrips 11⁄2cupsripecherrytomatoes,halved
2tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
2tablespoonstornfreshbasilleaves 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Transfertoalargebowlandsetasidetocool,about15minutes.
2.Whentheseitanhascooledtoroomtemperature,addthekalamataandgreenolives,capers,spinach,andtomatoes.Setaside.
3.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremaining3tablespoonsoilwiththevinegar,sugar,salt,andpepper.Whiskuntilblended,thenpourthedressingoverthesalad.Addthebasilandparsley,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.
CurriedWalnut"Chicken"Salad
Makes4servings Insteadofusingseitanasthevegan"chicken"inthisrecipe,trybakedmarinatedtofu,extra-firmtofu,orsimmeredtempeh.Servethissalad"luncheon-style,"scoopedontoalettuceleaforuseitasafillingforwrapsandwiches.
1tablespoonoliveoil 3cupschoppedseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought ¾cupchoppedtoastedwalnuts 2celeryribs,finelychopped 1⁄3cupshreddedcarrot
3tablespoonsmincedgreenonions 1⁄4cupgoldenraisins
1⁄3cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
1⁄3cupplainveganyogurt
2teaspoonshotormildcurrypowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrowned,about7minutes.Transfertoalargebowl.Addthewalnuts,celery,carrot,greenonions,andraisins.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,yogurt,currypowder,andsalt.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,addingmorecurrypowderifdesired.Addthedressingtothesalad,tosstocombine,andserve.
Chinese"Chicken"Salad
Makes4servings IlikeusinganAsian-flavoredbakedmarinatedtofuinthisrecipe,butseitanortempehcanbeusedinstead,ifyouprefer.Youcanomitthelettucefromthesaladandwrapthe"chicken"saladinsoftlettuceleavestoenjoyaslettuceroll-ups.
2cupsfinelyshreddedromainelettuceorcabbage 1⁄2cupshreddedcarrot
1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions
2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro 1garlicclove,crushed 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 3tablespoonscreamypeanutbutter 1tablespoonhotwater 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
12ouncesbakedmarinatedtofu(seeheadnote),choppedorshredded 1⁄3cupchoppedunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish
1.Inalargebowl,combinethelettuce,carrot,greenonions,andcilantro.Setaside.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,mincethegarlicandginger,thenaddthepeanutbutter,water,lemonjuice,oil,soysauce,andsugar.Blenduntilsmooth.Pourthedressingoverthelettucemixture,addthetofu,andtosswelltocoat.Garnishwithpeanutsandserve.
RiceSaladWithCashewsAndDriedPapaya
Makes4servings Thisheartywinterricesaladgetsatasteofthetropicsthankstocrunchycashewsandsweetbitsofdriedpapaya.
31⁄2cupscookedbrownrice
1⁄2cupchoppedroastedcashews
1⁄2cupthinlysliceddriedpapaya
4greenonions,chopped 3tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2teaspoonsagavenectar 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1⁄3cupgrapeseedoil
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargebowl,combinetherice,cashews,papaya,andgreenonions.Setaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinethelimejuice,agavenectar,andginger.Whiskintheoilandseason
withthesaltandpeppertotaste.Pourthedressingoverthericemixture,mixwell,andserve.
RoastedCauliflowerAndRiceSaladWithDijonVinaigrette
Makes4servings Thissaladissodeliciousitcanmakeacauliflower-loveroutofalmostanyone.Thesecretisroastingthecauliflower—atechniquethatbringsoutthebestinmanyvegetables,butperhapsmostremarkablysoincauliflower.
3cupssmallcauliflowerflorets 1⁄4cupplus1tablespoonoliveoil
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupwhitewinevinegar
2teaspoonsDijonmustard 1teaspoonsugar 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cannavybeansorotherwhitebeans,rinsedanddrained
3cupscookedbrownrice 1freshripetomato,chopped 1⁄2cupmincedredbellpepper
2celeryribs,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2tablespoonsgreenonions 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyordillweed
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Spreadthecaulifloweronalightlyoiledbakingpananddrizzlewiththe1tablespoonofoil.Seasonwithsaltandblackpepperandroastuntiltenderandlightlybrowned,turningonce,about15minutes.Setasidetocool.
2.Whilethecauliflowerisroasting,combinetheremaining1⁄4cupoil,vinegar,mustard,sugar,1⁄2teaspoonsalt,andblackpeppertotasteinasmallbowl.Mixwellandsetaside.
3.Inalargebowl,combinetherice,tomato,bellpepper,celery,greenonions,andparsley.Pouronthereserveddressing,addtheroastedcauliflower,andtossgentlytocombine.
WhiteAndWildRiceSaladWithWalnuts,Cranberries,AndFigs
Makes4servings Acombinationofwhiteandwildriceareusedhereforcontrast,butasinglerice(orothercookedgrain)wouldworkjustaswell.Thenexttimeyoumakerice,putsomeasideinthefreezerforasaladsuchasthisone.
2cupscooledcookedwildrice 3cupscooledcookedbasmatiorotherlong-grainwhiterice 1cupfrozenbabypeas,thawed 1⁄2cupchoppedtoastedwalnuts
1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
4freshripefigs,finelychopped 2greenonions,finelyminced 1⁄4cupcranberryjuice
1⁄4cupoliveoil
11⁄2tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar
1⁄2teaspoonsugar
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargebowlcombinethewildrice,basmatirice,peas,walnuts,cranberries,figs,andgreenonions.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethecranberryjuice,oliveoil,balsamicvinegar,andsugar,andpouroverthericemixture.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandtosswelltocombine.Setasidefor30minutesbeforeservingorcoverandrefrigerateuntilreadytoserve.Serveatroomtemperature.
BrownRiceSaladWithBlack-EyedPeas
Makes4servings ThisSouthern-stylesalad,madewithblack-eyedpeasandrice,isadeliciouslyeasywaytoservethetraditionalNewYear'sdishbelievedtobringgoodluck.Bestofall,thisdishcanbemadeaheadoftimeandtherecipedoubleseasilyifyou'reservingacrowd.
3cupscookedlong-grainbrownrice 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblack-eyedpeas,rinsedanddrained
1⁄2cupmincedredonion
2celeryribs,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄4cupchoppedtoastedpecans
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupoliveoil
3tablespoonscidervinegar 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1.Inalargeservingbowl,combinetherice,black-eyedpeas,onion,celery,pecans,andparsley.Setaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,thyme,salt,andcayenne.Mixwell,thenpourthedressingoverthesalad,tosstocombine,andserve.
EightTreasureBarleySalad
Makes4to6servings Barley,adeliciousbutunderappreciatedgrain,willgarnertheattentionitdeservesinthisdelightfulsaladloadedwithtastytreasures.
1cuppearlbarley 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cannavybeans,drainedandrinsed
1celeryrib,finelychopped 1mediumcarrot,shredded 3greenonions,minced 1⁄2cupchoppedpittedkalamataolives
1⁄2cupdriedcherriesorsweeteneddriedcranberries
1⁄2cuptoastedpecanspieces,coarselychopped
1⁄2cupmincedfreshparsley
1garlicclove,pressed 3tablespoonssherryvinegar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupgrapeseedoil
1.Inalargesaucepan,bring21⁄2cupssaltedwatertoboiloverhighheat.Addthebarleyandreturntoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthebarleyistender,about30minutes.Transfertoaservingbowl.
2.Addthebeans,celery,carrot,greenonions,olives,cherries,pecans,andparsley.Setaside. 3.Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,vinegar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Whiskintheoiluntil
wellblended.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,tosstocombine,andserve.
Pistachio-PearCouscousSalad
Makes4servings Cookingthecouscousinwhitegrapejuiceaddsadelightfulsweetnessthatcomplementsthepearsinthiselegantsalad.Itmakesalovelylightlunch.Foranattractivepresentation,linesaladplateswithsoftlettuceleavesandspoonthesaladontop.Ifyoudon'thavepistachiosorripepearshandy,swapthemforapplesandwalnuts.
2cupswhitegrapejuice 1cupwater 11⁄2cupscouscous
Salt 1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1⁄2cupchoppedredonion
2celeryribs,minced 2ripepears 3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄3cupoliveoil
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄2cupunsaltedshelledpistachios
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethegrapejuiceandwaterandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Stirinthecouscousandlightlysaltthewater.Cover,removefromheat,andsetasidefor10minutes.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethebellpepper,onion,andcelery.Peelandcorethepearsandcutthemintochunks.Coarselychoponeofthepearsandplaceitinthebowlwiththevegetables.Add1tablespoonofthelemonjuiceandtosstocombine.
3.Intheblenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheremaining1pear,theremaining2tablespoonslemonjuice,oliveoil,salttotaste,andblackpepperandprocessuntilsmooth.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,addthecookedcouscousandthepistachios,andtosstocombine.Servechilledoratroomtemperature.
GoldenCouscousSalad
Makes4servings Cookingthecouscouswithturmericgivesitagoldenglowthatcomplementstheothergolden-huedingredientsinthisbeautifulsalad.Choppedcilantroaddsavividcolorcontrast,nottomentiontrulydeliciousflavor.
1⁄4cupoliveoil
1mediumshallot,minced 1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander
1⁄2teaspoonturmeric
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1cupcouscous 2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 1mediumyellowbellpepper,chopped 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1⁄2cupchoppeddriedapricots
1⁄4cupgoldenraisins
1⁄4cupchoppedunsaltedroastedcashews
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantroleaves 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonsugar
1.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallot,coriander,turmeric,cayenne,andcouscousandstiruntilfragrant,about2minutes,beingcarefulnottoburn.Stirinthebrothandsalttotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenremovefromtheheat,cover,andletstandfor10minutes.
2.Transferthecookedcouscoustoalargebowl.Addthebellpepper,carrot,apricots,raisins,cashews,chickpeas,andcilantro.Tossgentlytocombineandsetaside.
3.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremaining3tablespoonsofoilwiththelemonjuiceandsugar,stirringtoblend.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.
ClassicTabbouleh
Makes4servings ThistraditionalLebanesesaladismadewithbulgur,tomato,andlotsofchoppedparsley.Somefreshmintmaybeadded,ifdesired.
2cupswater 1cupmedium-grindbulgur Salt 3ripeplumtomatoes,finelychopped 1⁄2cupmincedredonion
1⁄2cupchoppedcucumber
¾cupmincedfreshparsley 1⁄4cupoliveoil
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice Freshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoboiloverhighheat.Stirinthebulgurandlightlysaltthewater.Cover,removefromheat,andsetasideuntilthebulgursoftensandthewaterisabsorbed,about20minutes.Ifanywaterremains,drainitoff,pressingoutanyremainingmoisture.
2.Transferthecookedbulgurtoalargebowlandaddthetomatoes,onion,cucumber,andparsley.Addtheoliveoilandlemonjuice.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandtosswelltocombine.Coverandsetasideforatleast20minutesbeforeserving.
GardenVarietyCouscousTabbouleh
Makes4servings Couscousreplacesthetraditionalbulgurforalighterversionoftabbouleh,whichisespeciallywelcomeduringhotsummermonths.
2cupswater 1cupcouscous Salt 1ripetomato,chopped 1⁄3cupmincedgreenonions
1⁄2mediumredbellpepper,chopped
1⁄2mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled,seeded,andchopped
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
1⁄2cupchoppedfreshparsley
1⁄4cupoliveoil
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoboiloverhighheat.Stirinthecouscousandlightlysaltthewater.Cover,removefromheat,andsetasideuntilthewaterisabsorbed,about10minutes.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethetomato,greenonions,bellpepper,cucumber,chickpeas,andparsley.Setaside.
3.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoliveoil,lemonjuice,salttotaste,andcayenne.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,addthecookedcouscous,andtosswelltocombine.Coverandrefrigerateatleast30minutesbeforeserving.
QuinoaSaladWithBlackBeansAndTomatoes
Makes4servings Protein-richquinoa,thesupergrainoftheIncas,needstobewellrinsedbeforeusingtoremoveanyremnantsofsaponin,abitterwhitecoating.
3cupswater 11⁄2cupsquinoa,wellrinsed
Salt 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed
4ripeplumtomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1⁄3cupmincedredonion
1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley
1⁄4cupoliveoil
2tablespoonssherryvinegar 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoboiloverhighheat.Addthequinoa,saltthewater,andreturntoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthewaterisabsorbed,about20minutes.
2.Transferthecookedquinoatoalargebowl.Addtheblackbeans,tomatoes,onion,andparsley. 3.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoliveoil,vinegar,salttotaste,andpepper.Pourthedressingover
thesaladandtosswelltocombine.Coverandsetasidefor20minutesbeforeserving.
SouthwesternQuinoaSaladWithPintoBeansAndCorn
Makes4servings Quinoa,adeliciousnutty-tastinggrain,isconsideredacompleteproteinbecauseitcontainsalleightessentialaminoacids.
3cupswater 11⁄2cupsquinoa,wellrinsed
Salt 2cupsfrozencornkernels,thawed 11⁄2cupsor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed
2celeryribs,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1hotormildchile,seededandminced 2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro 1garlicclove,minced 3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2teaspoonsagavenectaror1teaspoonsugar 1⁄4cupoliveoil
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoboiloverhighheat.Addthequinoa,saltthewater,andreturntoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthewaterisabsorbed,about20minutes.
2.Transferthecookedquinoatoalargebowl,andaddthecorn,beans,celery,chile,andcilantroandsetaside.
3.Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,agavenectar,lemonjuice,oil,salttotaste,andpepper.Mixwellandpourontothesalad.Tosstocombineandserve.
MediterraneanQuinoaSalad
Makes4servings Quinoaprovidesawholesomebackdroptothetastyarrayofingredientsinthisrecipe.Thissaladisalsodeliciousmadewithbrownriceorpasta.
2cupswater 1cupquinoa,wellrinsed Salt 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
1cupripegrapeorcherrytomatoes,halved 2greenonions,minced 1⁄2mediumEnglishcucumber,peeledandchopped
1⁄4cuppittedbrine-curedblackolives
2tablespoonstoastedpinenuts 1⁄4cupsmallfreshbasilleaves
1mediumshallot,chopped 1garlicclove,chopped 1teaspoonDijonmustard 2tablespoonswhitewinevinegar 1⁄4cupoliveoil
Freshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoboiloverhighheat.Addthequinoa,saltthewater,andreturntoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilwaterisabsorbed,about20minutes.
2.Transferthecookedquinoatoalargebowl.Addthechickpeas,tomatoes,greenonions,cucumber,olives,pinenuts,andbasil.Setaside.
3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheshallot,garlic,mustard,vinegar,oil,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilwellblended.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.
PastaSaladWithGrilledSummerVegetables
Makes4servings Pastasaladsareperfectforsummer:themake-aheadconvenience,greatflavorandtexturecombinations,andtheabilitytoserveitatroomtemperatureforcasualdining.Thisdelicioussaladcombinesallthoseelementswithanothersummerlove:grilledvegetables.Addchickpeasordicedbakedtofuforaheartierdish.Ifagrillbasketisunavailable,grillthevegetableswholeorhalvedandcutthemintobite-sizepiecesaftertheyarecooked.
8ouncesradiatoreorothersmallpasta 1⁄2cupplus2tablespoonsoliveoil
3tablespoonscidervinegar 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄4teaspoondrymustard
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1cuphalvedripecherrytomatoes 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley
1smallzucchini,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1smallyellowsquash,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1mediumredbellpepper,seededandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1mediumredonion,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1cupwhitemushrooms,lightlyrinse,patteddry,andquartered
1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepasta,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargebowl.
2.Preheatthegrill.Inasmallbowl,combinethe1⁄2cupoil,vinegar,sugar,mustard,salt,andblackpepper.Pourenoughdressingontothepastatocoat.Addthetomatoesandparsleyandtosstocombine.Setaside.
3.Inalargebowl,combinethezucchini,yellowsquash,bellpepper,onion,andmushrooms.Addtheremaining2tablespoonsoilandseasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Tosstocoat.Transferthevegetablestoalightlyoiledgrillbasket.Placethebasketonthehotgrill,andcookuntilthevegetablesaregrilledontheoutsideandslightlytenderontheinside,12to15minutes.
4.Addthegrilledvegetablestothepastamixtureandtosstocombine.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.
WinterPastaSaladWithCreamyMustardVinaigrette
Makes4servings Theheartycharacterofthedressingandvegetablesmakesthisanidealchoiceforawintersaladandagoodadditiontoabuffettableorpotluck.Thedressingisalsoperfectforagreensalad,soyoumaywanttodoublethatpartoftherecipetouseagainlater.
8ouncesziti 21⁄2cupsbroccoliflorets
1smallredonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,grated 11⁄2cupsfrozenpeas,thawed
1⁄2cupsilkentofu,drained
3tablespoonsDijonmustard 2tablespoonscidervinegar 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheziti,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.About2minutesbeforethepastaisfinishedcooking,stirinthebroccoli.Drainandrinsethepastaandbroccoliundercoldwater.Transferthepastaandbroccolitoalargebowlandaddtheonion,carrots,andpeas.Setaside.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,mustard,vinegar,oil,salt,andpepperandblenduntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Pourthedressingoverthepastasaladandtossgentlytocombine.Servechilledoratroomtemperature.
TarragonPastaSaladWithRedAndGreenGrapes
Makes4servings Theslightlylicoriceflavoroftarragonpermeatesthisrefreshingsaladstuddedwithjuicysweetgrapesandcrunchytoastedalmondslivers.
8ouncespenne 11⁄2cupsredseedlessgrapes
1cupgreenseedlessgrapes 1⁄4cupchoppedredonion
1celeryrib,minced 1⁄4cupfreshlemonjuice
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄3cupoliveoil
1tablespoonmincedfreshtarragonor1teaspoondried 1⁄3cuptoastedsliveredalmonds
1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenne,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandrinseundercoldwater.Transferthepastatoalargebowlandaddtheredandgreengrapes,onion,andcelery.Setaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethelemonjuice,salt,andpepper.Whiskintheoliveoiluntilblended,thenpourdressingoverpasta.Addthetarragonandalmondsandtossgentlytocombine.Servechilledoratroomtemperature.
CaliforniaPastaSalad
Makes4servings ThreefavoriteCaliforniacrops—avocados,walnuts,andMeyerlemons—aretheinspirationforthistastysalad.IfthedelightfullyfragrantMeyerlemonsareunavailable,heaveasighandmoveforwardusingregularlemons—youmayneedtoaddapinchofsugarifthelemonsaretootart.
8ouncespenne 1⁄2mediumredbellpepper,cutintomatchsticks
1mediumcarrot,shredded 3greenonions,minced ¾cupkalamataolives,pittedandhalved ¾cupcoarselychoppedwalnuts 1⁄3cupoliveoil
3tablespoonsMeyerlemonjuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2ripeHassavocados 1⁄4cuptornfreshbasilleaves
1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenne,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargebowl.Addthebellpepper,carrot,greenonions,olives,andwalnuts,andtosstocombine.Setaside.
2.Inaseparatebowl,combinetheoil,lemonjuice,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Pit,peel,anddicetheavocadoandaddtothedressing,tossingtocoat.Addtheavocadomixturetothepastamixturealongwiththebasilleavesandtossgentlytocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserveimmediately.
FarfalleWithCrunchyCrucifersAndCreamyPoppySeedDressing
Makes4servings Thesweet-and-sourpoppyseeddressingaccentstheflavorofthecauliflowerandbroccoli,twopopularmembersofthecruciferfamily,knownfortheirmanyhealthbenefits.
8ouncesfarfalle 2cupsbroccoliflorets 2cupscauliflowerflorets 4ouncessilkentofu,drained 1tablespoonDijonmustard 1teaspoonpuremaplesyrup 1tablespooncidervinegar 2teaspoonspoppyseeds 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthefarfalle,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Duringthelast5minutesofcookingtime,addthebroccoliandcauliflower.Drainthepastaandvegetablesandrinseundercoldwater.Transfertoalargebowlandsetaside.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,mustard,maplesyrup,vinegar,poppyseeds,oil,salt,andpepper.Blenduntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Pourthedressingoverthepastasaladandtossgentlytocombine.Servechilledoratroomtemperature.
Last-MinuteItalian-StylePastaSalad
Makes4to6servings Whilethissaladisperfectlydeliciousmadesolelywithpantryingredients,feelfreetoaddanyfreshvegetablesyoumayhaveonhand,suchasgreenonions,redonions,cucumbers,orcarrots.
8ouncespenne,rotini,orothersmallpasta 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
1⁄2cuppittedkalamataolives
1⁄2cupmincedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes
1(6-ounce)jarmarinatedartichokehearts,drained 2jarredroastedredpeppers(orseeRoastedRedPepperHummus),chopped 1⁄2cupfrozenpeas,thawed
1tablespooncapers 2teaspoonsdriedchives 1⁄2cupoliveoil
1⁄4cupwhitewinevinegar
1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
1garlicclove,minced 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepasta,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargebowl.Addthechickpeas,olives,tomatoes,artichokehearts,roastedpeppers,peas,capers,andchives.Tossgentlyandsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,basil,garlic,sugar,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Pourthedressingontothepastasaladandtosstocombine.Servechilledoratroomtemperature.
MacaroniSalad
Makes4to6servings Veganmayonnaiseisusedtomakethiscreamyclassicmadewithelbowmacaroni,celery,andsweetpicklerelish.Thebellpepperandonionlendadditionalflavorandcolor,butyoucanomittheseingredientsifyoupreferamorebasicversionoraremakingitforchildren.
12ounceselbowmacaroni 2celeryribs,minced 1⁄4cupfinelymincedredbellpepper
3tablespoonssweetpicklerelish 2tablespoonsmincedredonion ¾cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 11⁄2teaspoonsDijonmustard
3tablespoonssoymilk 3tablespoonsapplecidervinegar 2teaspoonssugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
Paprika,forgarnish
1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthemacaroni,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about8minutes.Drain,rinsewithcoldwater,andtransfertoalargebowl.Addthecelery,bellpepper,picklerelish,andonion,andsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,mustard,soymilk,vinegar,sugar,andsaltandblendwell.Addthedressingtothemacaronimixtureandstirgentlytocombine.Sprinklewithpaprika,cover,andrefrigeratetochill,about2hours,beforeserving.
CreamyCurryPastaAndVegetableSalad
Makes4to6servings Curryisn'tusuallythefirstthingthatcomestomindwhenwethinkofpastasalads,butthiscombinationissoflavorful,youmayfindyourselfthinkingabout(andmaking)itmorethanonce.
8ouncesradiatoreorotherbite-sizepasta 2cupscauliflower,cutinto1-inchflorets 1smallredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1⁄2cupmincedredonion
1cupripegrapetomatoes,halved 1⁄2mediumEnglishcucumber,peeledandcutinto
1⁄4-inchdice
2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2teaspoonsMadrascurrypowder 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄3cupgrapeseedoil
Choppedunsaltedroastedcashews,forgarnish
1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepasta,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Abouthalfwaythroughthecookingtime,addthecauliflower.Drain,rinsewithcoldwater,andtransfertoalargebowl.Addthebellpepper,onion,tomatoes,cucumber,andcilantro.Setaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethelemonjuice,currypowder,sugar,salt,andcayenne.Stirintheoilandblendwell.Pourthedressingontothesaladandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklethesaladwithchoppedcashews.Servechilledoratroomtemperature.
RotiniRemoulade
Makes4servings Thispastasaladpairsspringyrotiniwithalivelyremoulade,amayonnaise-basedsauceofFrenchorigin,popularinNewOrleans.Similartotartarsauce,butinfinitelymoreflavorful,remouladesauceincludescapers,mustard,andchoppedpickles,andoftenahealthydashofhotsauce.Theresultisanintriguingandzestyvariationontheold-fashionedmacaronisalad.
8ouncesrotinipasta 1⁄4cupgratedredonion
1celeryrib,minced 1⁄4cupmincedgreenbellpepper
¾cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 1⁄4cupsoymilk
2tablespoonssweetpicklerelish 1tablespoonmincedcapers 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoontomatoketchup 1teaspoonCreolemustardorotherdarkcoarsemustard Tabascosauce,totaste Salt
1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktherotini,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drain,rinsewithcoldwater,andsetasideinalargebowl.Addtheonion,celery,andbellpepperandsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,soymilk,relish,capers,parsley,lemonjuice,ketchup,mustard,Tabasco,andsalttotaste.Blenduntilsmooth.Addthedressingtothepastamixtureandcombinewell.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Servechilledoratroomtemperature.
AsianNoodleSaladWithTempeh
Makes4servings Thissaladcombineschewynoodlesandtempehwithcrunchyvegetablesandacreamy,spicypeanutdressing.Itisheartyenoughtomakeasatisfyingsidedishforfourpeopleoraone-dishmealfortwo.
8ouncestempeh 2tablespoonsgrapeseedoil 3tablespoonssoysauce 8ounceslinguineorthinricenoodles 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1⁄2cupcreamypeanutbutter
2garliccloves,minced 1teaspoonAsianchilipaste 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoonsugar 2tablespoonsricewinevinegar 1⁄2cupwater
1mediumcarrot,shredded 1mediumredbellpepper,cutintomatchsticks 1⁄2cupfrozenbabypeas,thawed
1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandcoolslightly,thencutinto1⁄2-inchdice.Inalargeskillet,heatthegrapeseedoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilbrowned,about8minutes.Splashwith1tablespoonofthesoysauceandsetasidetocool.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguine,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.(Ifusingricenoodles,cookaccordingtopackagedirections.)Drain,rinseundercoldwater,andtransfertoalargebowl.Addthesesameoilandtosstocoatthenoodles.
3.Inasmallbowl,combinethepeanutbutter,garlic,chilipaste,ginger,sugar,vinegar,water,andtheremaining2tablespoonssoysauce,stirringwelltoblend.Addthedressingtothenoodlesalongwiththecarrot,bellpepper,peas,greenonions,andreservedtempeh.Tossgentlytocombine.Serveatroomtemperature.
SesameUdonSaladWithAdzukiBeansAndBabySpinach
Makes4servings Thenaturalaffinityofspinachandsesameareplayedoutnicelyagainstthebackdropofudon—thickandchewyJapanesewheatnoodles.TheyareavailableinnaturalfoodstoresandAsianmarkets,asaretheadzukibeans,asmallredprotein-richbeanthatcanbefounddriedorcanned.
8ouncesudonnoodles 1⁄4cupplus1teaspoontoastedsesameoil
3cupsfreshbabyspinach,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15-ounce)canadzukibeans,drainedandrinsed
1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions
2tablespoonricevinegar 1tablespoonsoysauce 1teaspoongratedfreshginger
1.Addthenoodlestoapotofboilingwater.Returnthewatertoagentleboil,thenreducetheheattoasimmer.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilthenoodlesaretenderbutnotmushy,6to8minutes.Drainandrinseundercoldwater.Transferthenoodlestoalargebowlandtosswiththe1teaspoonoftheoil.Addthespinach,beans,andgreenonionsandsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,soysauce,ginger,andremaining1⁄4cupoil.Stirtoblendwell.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.
ChilledGlassNoodlesWithSnowPeasAndBakedTofu
Makes4servings Glassnoodles,madefrommungbeanflour,arealsocalledcellophanenoodles,beanthreadnoodles,andharusame.Marinatedbakedtofuisavailableatwell-stockedsupermarketsandnaturalfoodstores.LookforonemarinatedwithThaiorAsianflavorsforbestresults.
4ouncesglassnoodles 1(8-ounce)packagemarinatedbakedtofu,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1ouncesnowpeas,trimmedanddiagonallycutinto1-inchpieces 1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled,seeded,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1mediumcarrot,grated 1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions
2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro 1⁄2cupunsaltedroastedpeanuts,crushedorchopped
2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonsgrapeseedoil 2tablespoonsricevinegar 1tablespoonsoysauce 1garlicclove,minced
1.Soakthenoodlesinaheatproofbowlofboilingwateruntilsoftened,8to10minutes.Drainwellandrinseundercoldwater.
2.Cutthenoodlesintothirdsandplacetheminalargebowl.Addthetofu,snowpeas,cucumber,carrot,greenonions,cilantro,andpeanuts.Setaside.
3.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoils,vinegar,soysauce,andgarlic,stirringtoblendwell.Addthedressingtothesaladandtossgentlytocombine.Refrigeratefor30minutesbeforeserving.
FRUITSALADS
Mango-AvocadoSaladWithMacadamiasAndPomegranateSeeds
Makes4servings Ithasoftenbeensaidthatwefirsteatwithoureyesandthenwithourmouths.Justtastethisbeautifulanddelicioussalad,andallyoursenseswillbeinforatreat!Substitutedriedcranberriesforcolorifpomegranateseedsareunavailable.
1firmripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2ripeHassavocados,pitted,peeled,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2teaspoonsagavenectar 1⁄4cupcrushedmacadamianuts
1tablespoonfreshpomegranateseeds 1tablespoonfreshmintorcilantroleaves
1.Inalargebowl,combinethemangoandavocados. 2.Addthelimejuiceandagavenectarandtossgentlytocoatthefruit.Sprinklewithmacadamias,
pomegranateseeds,andmintleaves.Serveimmediately.
BlazingSunsetSalad
Makes4to6servings Thefierycolorsofasummersunsetweretheinspirationforthisfruitsalad.Feelfreetomixandmatchtheingredientswithothersimilarlycoloredfruitssuchasnectarines,mango,cantaloupe,orapricots.
2tablespoonslemonjuice 2tablespoonsagavenectar 1GoldenDeliciousapple,unpeeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1orange,peeled,sectioned,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1banana,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1peachornectarine,halved,pitted,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1cuppittedfreshcherries
Inalargebowl,combinethelemonjuiceandagavenectar,stirringtoblend.Addtheapple,orange,banana,peach,andcherries.Stirgentlytocombineandserve.
FruitSaladInWinter
Makes4servings Walnutsandwalnutoiladdanuttyrichnesstothisflavorfulfruitsaladmadewithwinterfruits.Thinlyslicedstarfruitaddsatouchofwhimsy.
2tablespoonswalnutoil 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonagavenectar 1Fuji,Gala,orRedDeliciousapple,coredandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1largeripepear,coredandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1largeorange,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1cupseedlessredgrapes,halved 1smallstarfruit(carambola),cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethewalnutoil,lemonjuice,andagavenectar.Blendwellandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheapple,pear,orange,grapes,starfruit,andwalnuts.Drizzlewithdressing,tosstocoat,andserve.
SummerBerriesWithFreshMint
Makes4to6servings Thiscelebrationofsummerberriescanbeadapted,dependingonavailability.Ifoneormoreofthefruitsareunavailable,doubleupontheothers.Youcanservethefruitwithoutthesauce,butIthinkittrulyaddsatouchofelegancewhilealsounifyingtheflavors.
2tablespoonsfreshorangeorpineapplejuice 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1tablespoonagavenectar 2teaspoonsmincedfreshmint 2cupspittedfreshcherries 1cupfreshblueberries 1cupfreshstrawberries,hulledandhalved 1⁄2cupfreshblackberriesorraspberries
1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheorangejuice,limejuice,agavenectar,andmint.Setaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethecherries,blueberries,strawberries,andblackberries.Addthedressingandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
CurriedFruitSalad
Makes4to6servings ServethislovelysaladasarefreshingaccompanimenttoacurryorotherIndian-inspiredmeal.
¾cupveganvanillayogurt 1⁄4cupfinelychoppedmangochutney
1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1teaspoonmildcurrypowder 1FujiorGalaapple,coredandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2ripepeaches,halved,pitted,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
4ripeblackplums,halvedandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1cupredseedlessgrapes,halved 1⁄4cupunsweetenedtoastedshreddedcoconut
1⁄4cuptoastedsliveredalmonds
1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheyogurt,chutney,limejuice,andcurrypowderandstiruntilwellblended.Setaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheapple,peaches,plums,mango,grapes,coconut,andalmonds.Addthedressing,tossgentlytocoat,andserve.
"MixedGrill"FruitPlatter
Makes4to6servings Beforegrillingfruit,itisimportantthatyourgrillisscrupulouslyclean.
1⁄2cupwhitegrapejuice
1⁄4cupsugar
1pineapple,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄2-inchslices
2ripeblackorpurpleplums,halvedandstoned 2ripepeaches,halvedandpitted 2ripebananas,halvedlengthwise
1.Preheatthegrill.Inasmallsaucepan,heatthegrapejuiceandsugarovermediumheat,stirring,untilthesugardissolves.Removefromheatandsetasidetocool.
2.Transferthefruittothehotgrillandgrillfor2to4minutes,dependingonthefruit.Arrangethegrilledfruitonaservingplatteranddrizzlewiththesyrup.Serveatroomtemperature.
FruitSaladWithAHintOfHeat
Makes4servings Atouchofcayenneenlivensthisflavorfulcombinationoffruitmadeespeciallyappealingbythegarnishofpumpkinseeds,driedcranberries,andfreshmint.Ifyoudon'tliketheideaofaslightlyspicyfruitsalad,leaveoutthecayenne.
1⁄3cuppineapplejuice
2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1tablespoonagavenectar Groundcayenne 1navelorange,peeledandcutinto1-inchdice 1ripepear,coredandcutinto1-inchdice 1ripebanana,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
11⁄2cupsfreshorcannedpineapplechunks
2tablespoonssweeteneddriedcranberries 2tablespoonsshelledpumpkinseeds(pepitas) 1tablespoonchoppedfreshmint
1.Inalargebowl,combinethepineapplejuice,limejuice,agavenectar,andcayennetotaste,stirringtoblendwell.
2.Addtheorange,pear,banana,andpineapple.Tossgentlytocombine,sprinklewiththecranberries,pumpkinseeds,andmint,andserve.
OrangeAndFigSaladWithWalnutsAndDriedCherries
Makes4servings Inadditiontoservingthisfestivemélangeasasaladorside,itmakesagreatwinterdessert.Ifdriedcherriesareunavailable,substitutedriedcranberries.
3oranges,peeledandchopped 1⁄2cupcoarselychoppedfreshordriedfigs
1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
3tablespoonssweetenedflakedcoconut 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonsugar 2tablespoonssweeteneddriedcherries
Inabowl,combinetheoranges,figs,andwalnuts.Addthecoconut,lemonjuice,andsugar.Tossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewiththecherriesandserve.
Strawberry,Mango,AndPineappleSaladWithBanana-LimeDressing
Makes4servings Whenallorsomeofyourfruitispastitspeak,thesweet-tartdressingcanimprovetheoverallflavor.However,ifyourfruitisperfectlysweetandripe,youmaywanttoreservethedressingforanotherday.Thetangydressingshouldenhancetheflavorsandtexturesofthefruit,notmaskthem.
2cupsfreshorcanneddicedpineapple,juicereserved 1mango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2cupsthinlyslicedhulledfreshstrawberries 1ripebanana 1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice
2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1tablespoonsugar
1.Inalargebowl,combinethepineapple,mango,andstrawberries.Setaside. 2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,pureethebananawiththereservedpineapplejuice,orangejuice,
limejuice,andsugar.Pourthedressingoverthefruit,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.
CherryBerryWatermelonSalad
Makes4to6servings Thevividcolorsofthissaladareastonishinglybeautiful.Ifyourfruitisperfectlysweet,youmaywanttoforgomakingthesauceandjustservethefruitunadorned.
1⁄3cupfreshorangejuice
1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1teaspoonsugar 4cupsseedlesswatermeloncubesorballs 2cupspittedfreshcherries 1cupfreshblueberries
Inalargebowl,combinetheorangejuice,limejuice,vanilla,andsugar.Addthewatermelon,cherries,andblueberries.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.
SALADDRESSINGS
BasicBalsamicVinaigrette
Makesabout¾cup Therich,full-bodiedflavorofbalsamicvinegarhasmadeitafavoritefordressingmostanygreensalad.Tryittossedwithmixedbabygreens.
1tablespoonfinelychoppedshallots 1⁄2teaspoonDijonmustard
1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
2tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar 1⁄2cupoliveoil
Inasmallbowl,combinetheshallots,mustard,sugar,salt,andpepper.Stirinthevinegar.Add
theoil,whiskingconstantlyuntilblended.Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor3to4days.
DijonVinaigrette
Makesabout11⁄4cups
Thistangyvinaigretteisbestonacrispcrunchylettucesuchasromaine,perhapsinamixwithassertivegreenslikearugulaorchicory.
1⁄4cupwhitewinevinegar
2tablespoonsDijonmustard 1garlicclove 1mediumshallot 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasilormarjoram
1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
¾cupoliveoil
Inablenderorfoodprocessor,pureethevinegar,mustard,garlic,shallot,basil,parsley,salt,andpepper.Streamintheoilandblenduntilsmooth.Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor3to4days.
Oh-My-GoddessDressing
Makesabout1cup Avarietyofherbsprovidesthelovelygreencolortothisinterpretationofgreengoddessdressingandtahinilendsacreamytexture.UseittodresstheGreekGoddessSalad.
2garliccloves,crushed 2greenonions,chopped 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1tablespoonchoppedfreshbasilleaves 1tablespoonchoppedchives 1⁄4cupoliveoil
1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)
2tablespoonstarragonvinegar 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
Combinealltheingredientsinablenderorfoodprocessorandprocessuntilwellblended.Store
leftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor2to3days.
Tarragon-ChiveVinaigrette
Makesabout1cup Thislight,flavorfuldressingisidealfortossedgreensaladsmadewithsoftBibborbutterheadlettuces.It'salsogooddrizzledoversteamedorroastedasparagus.
3tablespoonstarragonvinegar 2tablespoonschoppedfreshtarragonor2teaspoonsdried 1tablespoonsnippedfreshchivesor1teaspoondried 1⁄4teaspoondrymustard
1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonblackpepper
1⁄2cupoliveoil
Inasmallbowl,whisktogetherthevinegar,tarragon,chives,mustard,sugar,salt,andpepper
untilblended.Whiskintheoiluntilsmooth.Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor2to3days.
Carrot-GingerDressing
Makesabout1cup Thefreshtasteofcarrotandgingerarethestarsofthisdressingthatisgreatdrizzledoveraspinachsaladorusedasaslawdressingwithshreddedcabbage.
2mediumcarrots,shredded 2tablespoonschoppedfreshginger 3tablespoonsricewinevinegar 3tablespoonsfreshorangejuice 1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoonmirin 2tablespoonsgrapeseedoil
Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethecarrots,ginger,andvinegarandblenduntilsmooth.Addtheorangejuice,soysauce,mirin,andoilandblenduntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andaddasplashmoreorangejuiceifathinnerdressingisdesired.Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor1to2days.
GreenOliveHerbDressing
Makes1⁄2cup
Thisboldlyflavoreddressingiswellsuitedtoapairingwithassertivegreenssuchasarugula.Itcanalsobeusedtodazzlebakedtofuorroastedcauliflower.
2tablespoonsgreenolivetapenade,homemade(seeBlackAndGreenOliveTapenade)orstore-bought 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4cupoliveoil
2tablespoonschoppedgreenonions 1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley 1teaspoonsnippedfreshchives 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
1⁄4teaspoondriedmarjoram
Pinchgroundcayenne
Inasmallbowl,whisktogetherthetapenade,lemonjuice,andoliveoiluntilwellblended.Stirinthegreenonions,parsley,chives,basil,marjoram,andcayenne.Mixuntilwellblended.Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor1to2days.
CreamyCucumberDressing
Makesabout2cups Drizzlethisrefreshingdressingoverasimplesaladofleaflettuceandslicedtomatoes.
1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled ¾cupplainveganyogurt 11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
Finelychop1⁄3ofthecucumberandsetaside.Coarselychoptheremainingcucumberandtransfertoablenderorfoodprocessor.Addtheyogurt,lemonjuice,salt,andcayenneandblenduntilsmooth.Transfertoabowlandstirintheparsleyandreservedchoppedcucumber.Thisdressingisbestifusedonthesamedayitismade.
CreamyArtichokeDressing
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Marinatedartichokeheartsmakethistart,tangydressingquickandeasytoprepare.ItremindsmealittleofaCaesardressing,soIliketotossitwithcrispromainelettuce.Italsomakesazestydressingforapastasaladorcanbeusedtoperkupsteamedvegetablessuchasgreenbeansorbroccoli.
1(6-ounce)jarmarinatedartichokehearts,undrained 2garliccloves,crushed 1⁄4cupoliveoil
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
Combinealltheingredientsinablenderorfoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmoothandcreamy.
Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepforupto2days.
Sesame-OrangeDressing
Makesabout1cup Tahinigivesthisdressingacreamytexturewhilesesameoilampsupthesesameflavor.It'sgreatdrizzledoverasaladtoaccompanyasushidinner.
1⁄2cupfreshorangejuice
1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)
2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonsricewinevinegar 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
Inasmallbowl,combinetheorangejuiceandtahiniandstiruntilwellblended.Addthesoy
sauce,oil,vinegar,andcayenne.Stiruntilsmooth.Thisdressingisbestifusedonthesamedayitismade.
LemonyWhiteMisoVinaigrette
Makesabout1⁄2cup
Thisrefreshingdressing,madewithmiso,soysauce,andsesameoil,hasadecidedlyAsianflavor.Inadditiontobeinggreatonsalads,itmakesagoodmarinadefortofu.
2tablespoonswhitemisopaste 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonwater 2teaspoonssoysauce 1teaspoonagavenectar 1⁄2teaspoonDijonmustard
1⁄4cupgrapeseedoil
1tablespoontoastedsesameoil
Inasmallbowl,combinethemisopaste,lemonjuice,water,soysauce,agavenectar,andmustard,stirringuntilblended.Stirinthegrapeseedoilandsesameoilandblenduntilsmooth.Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor2to3days.
CreamyAvocadoDressing
Makesabout1cup IfyouprefermoreofaSouthwesternflavor,uselimejuiceinsteadoflemonjuiceandreplacetheparsleywithcilantro.Thiscreamydressingisgreatoncrunchylettucessuchasromaineoriceberg.
2garliccloves,minced 1ripeHassavocado,pittedandpeeled 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley
11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice
2tablespoonswater 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄4cupoliveoil
Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,avocado,parsley,lemonjuice,water,salt,
andcayenneandblenduntilsmooth.Addtheoilandprocessuntilsmoothandcreamy.Thisdressingisbestifusedonthesamedayitismade.
CreamyTahiniDressing
Makesabout11⁄4cups
Inadditiontousingongreensalads,thisdressingisfornoodlesaladsorcanbedrizzledonsteamedchilledspinach.
1⁄2cuptahini(sesamepaste)
1⁄4cupwater
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley Salt Groundcayenne
Inasmallbowl,combinethetahiniandwater,stirringtoblend.Addthelemonjuice,soysauce,sesameoil,andparsleyandstiruntilwellcombined.Seasonwithsaltandcayennetotaste.Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor2to3days.
Lime-CilantroDressing
Makesabout1cup ServethisrefreshingdressingonasaladmadewithcrunchyromaineoriceberglettucetoaccompanyaspicyMexicanmeal.Italsomakesagoodsauceforsandwichwraps.
¾cupplainveganyogurt 1⁄4cupmincedfreshcilantro
1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
Combinealltheingredientsinasmallbowlandwhisktogetheruntilwellblended.Thisdressing
isbestifusedonthesamedayitismade.
CitrusVinaigrette
Makes1⁄2cup
ThislightandrefreshingdressingisespeciallygoodonsoftleafsaladssuchasBibb,butterhead,orredleaf.Itcanalsoaddsparkletochilledsteamedvegetablessuchasasparagusorbroccoli.
2teaspoonsagavenectar 1⁄2teaspoonDijonmustard
2tablespoonsfreshorangejuice 1⁄2tablespoonfreshlemonjuice
1⁄2tablespoonfreshlimejuice
Salt Groundcayenne 1⁄4cupoliveoil
Inasmallbowl,whisktogethertheagavenectar,mustard,orangejuice,lemonjuice,andlime
juice.Addsaltandcayennetotaste.Whiskintheoiluntilwellblended.Thisdressingisbestifusedonthesamedayitismade.
GingerSoyVinaigrette
Makesabout1⁄2cup
Alittleofthisdressinggoesalongway,sodrizzle—don'tpour—ontoyoursalad.Itcanalsobeusedasamarinadefortofuortempeh.
2teaspoonsmincedfreshginger 1largegarlicclove,crushed 1teaspoonsugar 3tablespoonssoysauce 3tablespoonsricewinevinegar 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil
Combinealltheingredientsinasmallbowl.Whiskuntilwellblended.Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor3to4days.
Sandwiches,Pizza,andMore
Simplyput,asandwichcanbedescribedasafillingsur-roundedbysomekindofbread.Althoughmanyclassicsandwichestraditionallycontainmeatorcheesefillings,virtuallyanyofthemcanbemadewithplant-basedingredients,suchastheTempehReuben,theCurriedTofu"EggSalad"Pitas,andthePortobelloPo'boys. Otherfavoritesinthesandwichfamilyareburgersandwraps,andthischapterincludesseveralmadewithtofu,tempeh,seitan,beans,nuts,andavarietyofvegetables. Ofcourse,youcanalwaysmakethereliablestandby,apeanutbutterandjellysandwich,perhapsgivingtheclassicPB&Jyourowncreativespinbyvaryingtheflavorofjellyorjam,usingadifferentnutbutter,suchasalmondorcashew,orbyslippinginaflavorfuladditionsuchasslicedbananasorsomedriedcranberries.FortheultimatePB&J,youcanmakeyourownnutbutter,jam,andevenbread. Breadchoicesexpandbeyondwhite,wheat,orrye,andmoveintotortillas,pita,lavash,andbaguettes.Portableandflavorful,sandwichescanbeenjoyedinabrown-baglunchoronapicnic,orservedathomeforlunchoracasualdinneraccompaniedbyasoup,salad,orothersides. Anothercasualmealtimefavoriteispizza,America'smostpopularimport.Giventheprominenceofacheesytoppingontoday'saveragepizza,it'sinterestingtonotethattheoriginalItalianpizzasweretoppedwithnocheeseatall,butwithtomatoes,oliveoil,garlic,andoregano—naturallyanddeliciouslyvegan.Inadditiontoamastercrustrecipe,thischapterincludesrecipesforpizzawithavarietyofcreativetoppingsaswellasotherdough-baseddelightssuchascalzones,stromboli,andempanadas. =fastSANDWICHESANDWRAPS
TempehReubenSandwiches
Makes2sandwiches Tempehandsauerkrauthaveanaturalaffinityforoneanother,asyou'lldiscoverwhenyoubiteintothissatisfyingReubensandwich.It'sperfectlydeliciouswithoutthevegancheese,butifyouwanttoincludeit,laysomeon.Garlickydeli-stylepicklesandcoleslawmakegoodaccompaniments.
8ouncestempeh 3tablespoonsveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 11⁄2tablespoonsketchup
1tablespoonsweetpicklerelish 1greenonion,minced 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2tablespoonsveganmargarine
4slicesryeorpumpernickelbread ¾cupsauerkraut,welldrained
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainthetempehandsetasidetocool.Patdryandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,ketchup,relish,andgreenonion.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,blendwell,andsetaside.
3.Inamediumskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,about10minutestotal.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside.
4.Wipeouttheskilletandsetaside.Spreadmargarineononesideofeachsliceofbread.Place2slicesofbread,margarinesidedown,intheskillet.Spreadthedressingontobothslicesofbreadandlayerwiththefriedtempehandthesauerkraut.
5.Topeachwiththeremaining2slicesofbread,margarinesideup.Transferthesandwichestotheskilletandcookuntillightlybrownedonbothsides,turningonce,about2minutesperside.
6.Removethesandwichesfromtheskillet,cutinhalf,andserveimmediately.
PortobelloPo'Boys
Makes4po'boys JuicychunksofportobellomushroomsreplacethetraditionaloystersinthisflavorfulinterpretationoftheSouthernclassic.LeavetheTabascobottleonthetableforanyonewhowantsanextrasplash.
3tablespoonsoliveoil 4portobellomushroomcaps,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1-inchpieces 1teaspoonCajunseasoning Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
4crustysandwichrolls,halvedhorizontally 4slicesripetomato 11⁄2cupsshreddedromainelettuce
Tabascosauce
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthemushroomsandcookuntilbrownedandsoftened,about8minutes.SeasonwiththeCajunseasoningandsaltandpeppertotaste.Setaside.
2.Spreadmayonnaiseontothecutsidesofeachoftherolls.Placeatomatosliceonthebottomofeachroll,topwithshreddedlettuce.Arrangethemushroompiecesontop,sprinklewithTabascototaste,topwiththeotherhalfoftheroll,andserve.
ShakeUpYourSandwichRoutine
Whetherwe'repackingaschoollunchforthekidsorbrownbaggingourownlunchforwork,manyofusgetintoasandwichrut.Afterall,howcanyouimproveonagoodPB&J?It'sfast,easy,andeconomical.Buteveryonelikesalittlevarietynowandthen,andwhenyoubegintothinkoutsidethelunchbox,thepossibilitiesforvariationbecomeendless.Muchinthewaytherightaccessoriescanmakeagreatoutfit,it'softenthelittletouchesthatmakeagreatsandwich.Herearesomewaystoshakeupyoursandwichroutine:1.Doabreadswap:Ifyounormallyensconceyourburgerinabun,tryitinawrap.Ifthathummusspreadisalwaysinapita,tryitontwoslabsofpumpernickel.2.Changeyourcondiments:Tryanewspicymustardoraddsomecurryorwasabitoyourveganmayo.Useachutneyorrelishinsteadofketchuponyourveggieburger.You'llbeamazedhowthesameoldsandwichsuddenlytastesbrand-new.3.Adda layer: If it's aPB&J, add a layer of fresh or dried fruit, choppednuts, or evenminced celery or shredded carrot.Yum'stheword.Foraburgerorother"meaty"sandwichlikeseitanortempeh,addalayerofgrilledorroastedveggiessuchasthinlyslicedzucchini,bellpepper,mushroom,oronion.4.Turnoveranew leaf: Still using iceberg on your sandwiches after all these years? Slide in a leaf of soft butter lettuce,crunchyromaine,orpepperyarugula.Worriedaboutwilting?Pack the lettuceseparately inazip-topbagand tuck it intoyoursandwichwhenit'stimetoeat.5.Ontheside:Evenasandwichdeservesgoodcompany.Bringalongasideofslaw,beansalad,potatosalad,orfruitsalad.Anddon'tforgetthepicklesandchips.
TastesLikeTunaSaladSandwiches
Makes4sandwiches Kelppowder,anutrient-richseavegetable,givesthissandwichfillingadelicatetasteofthesea.Lookforkelppowderatnaturalfoodstores.Ifunavailable,useapairofkitchenscissorstofinelysnipsomenori(about2teaspoons).Usewhateverbreadyoulikeforthese—toastedornot.TheBasicWhiteBreadorThree-GrainBreadwouldbegoodforthesesandwiches.
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
2celeryribs,minced 1⁄4cupmincedonion
1teaspooncapers,drainedandchopped ¾cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought,divided 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonDijonmustard 1teaspoonkelppowder Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 8slicesbread 4lettuceleaves 4slicesripetomato
1.Inamediumbowl,coarselymashthechickpeas.Addthecelery,onion,capers,1⁄2cupofthemayonnaise,lemonjuice,mustard,andkelppowder.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixuntilwellcombined.Coverandrefrigerateatleast30minutestoallowflavorstoblend.
2.Whenreadytoserve,spreadtheremaining1⁄4cupmayonnaiseonto1sideofeachofthebreadslices.Layerlettuceandtomatoon4ofthebreadslicesandevenlydividethechickpeamixtureamongthem.Topeachsandwichwiththeremainingsliceofbread,mayonnaisesidedown,cutinhalf,andserve.
SloppyBulgurSandwiches
Makes4sandwiches AmeatlesssloppyJoecanbemadewithcrumbledtempehortofu,lentils,groundseitan,orfrozenveggieburgercrumbles.Allworkwellwhensimmeredinthezestytomatosauceweknowandlove.Inthisversion,theuseofbulgur,atender,chewygrain,ensuresthatthesesloppysandwichesarenotyouraverageJoes.
1¾cupswater 1cupmedium-grindbulgur Salt 1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredonion,minced 1⁄2mediumredbellpepper,minced
1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1tablespoonsugar 1tablespoonyelloworspicybrownmustard 2teaspoonssoysauce 1teaspoonchilipowder Freshlygroundblackpepper 4sandwichrolls,halvedhorizontally
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoboiloverhighheat.Stirinthebulgurandlightlysaltthewater.Cover,removefromheat,andsetasideuntilthebulgursoftensandthewaterisabsorbed,about20minutes.
2.Meanwhile,inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepper,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about7minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,sugar,mustard,soysauce,chilipowder,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Simmerfor10minutes,stirringfrequently.
3.Spoonthebulgurmixtureontothebottomhalfofeachoftherolls,topwiththeotherhalf,andserve.
CurriedTofu"EggSalad"Pitas
Makes4sandwiches Alivelycurrydressingmakestofuterrificinthistofueggsalad—it'sagoodsandwichtoservesomeonewhothinkstofuisbland.They'resuretoeattheirwords.Ifpitabreadisn'tyourfavorite,useanybreadyoulike:toastedwheatbreadorevenabagelaregoodchoices.
1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandpatteddry 1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
1⁄4cupchoppedmangochutney,homemade(seeMangoChutney)orstore-bought
2teaspoonsDijonmustard 1tablespoonhotormildcurrypowder 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
¾cupshreddedcarrots 2celeryribs,minced 1⁄4cupmincedredonion
8smallBostonorothersoftlettuceleaves 4(7-inch)wholewheatpitabreads,halved
1.Crumblethetofuandplaceitinalargebowl.Addthemayonnaise,chutney,mustard,currypowder,salt,andcayenne,andstirwelluntilthoroughlymixed.
2.Addthecarrots,celery,andonionandstirtocombine.Refrigeratefor30minutestoallowtheflavorstoblend.
3.Tuckalettuceleafinsideeachpitapocket,spoonsometofumixtureontopofthelettuce,andserve.
GardenPatchSandwichesOnMultigrainBread
Makes4sandwiches Thiscouldbeconsideredavariationonthetofueggsalad,buttherealstarsofthissandwichfillingareallthefreshveggiesandthesurprisingcrunchofsunflowerseeds.Useyourfavoritelettuceandanyfreshripeslicingtomatoes.TheThree-GrainBreadisagoodchoiceforthesesandwiches.
1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandpatteddry 1mediumredbellpepper,finelychopped 1celeryrib,finelychopped 3greenonions,minced 1⁄4cupshelledsunflowerseeds
1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2teaspooncelerysalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
8sliceswholegrainbread 4(1⁄4-inch)slicesripetomato
4lettuceleaves
1.Crumblethetofuandplaceitinalargebowl.Addthebellpepper,celery,greenonions,andsunflowerseeds.Stirinthemayonnaise,salt,celerysalt,andpepperandmixuntilwellcombined.
2.Toastthebread,ifdesired.Spreadthemixtureevenlyonto4slicesofthebread.Topeachwithatomatoslice,lettuceleaf,andtheremainingbread.Cutthesandwichesdiagonallyinhalfandserve.
Creamy,CrunchyFruit-And-NutSandwiches
Makes4sandwiches Thissandwichisasurefirefavoritewithkids.Itwasbornoutofthedesireforanuttyandfruitysandwichbeyondtheconfinesofpeanutbutterandjelly.Ichosealmondbutterbecauseitsmellowflavorallowstheotheringredientstoshine,butfeelfreetousepeanutbutter,cashewbutter,oranothernutbutterofyourchoice.Youcanalsoexperimentwiththeotheringredients,perhapsswappingpecansforwalnutsandbananaslicesforthepear.TheThree-GrainBreadisagoodchoiceforthesesandwiches.
2⁄3cupalmondbutter
1⁄4cupagavenectarorpuremaplesyrup
1⁄4cupchoppedwalnutsorothernutsofchoice
1⁄4cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
8sliceswholegrainbread 2ripeBoscorAnjoupears,coredandthinlysliced
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethealmondbutter,agavenectar,walnuts,andcranberries,stirringuntilwellmixed.
2.Dividethemixtureamongthebreadslicesandspreadevenly.Top4slicesofthebreadwiththepearslices,spreadsideup.Placetheremainingslicesofbreadontopofthepearslices,spreadsidedown.Slicethesandwichesdiagonallyandserveatonce.
MarinatedMushroomWraps
Makes2wraps Thejuicyandflavorfulmushroomscombinedwiththebutteryavocadoandcrunchyvegetablescreateadeliciouscontrastoftexturesandflavorsallrolledintoonetastywrap—well,twowraps,actually,ifyoumaketheentirerecipe.Toaddcolor,flavor,andvariety,trymakingthesewrapswithspinachortomatotortillas.
3tablespoonssoysauce 3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 11⁄2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil
2portobellomushroomcaps,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
1ripeHassavocado,pittedandpeeled 2(10-inch)flourtortillas 2cupsfreshbabyspinachleaves 1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
1ripetomato,chopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inamediumbowl,combinethesoysauce,2tablespoonsofthelemonjuice,andtheoil.Addtheportobellostrips,tosstocombine,andmarinatefor1hourorovernight.Drainthemushroomsandsetaside.
2.Mashtheavocadowiththeremaining1tablespoonoflemonjuice. 3.Toassemblewraps,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandspreadwithsomeofthemashed
avocado.Topwithalayerofbabyspinachleaves.Inthelowerthirdofeachtortilla,arrangestripsofthesoakedmushroomsandsomeofthebellpepperstrips.Sprinklewiththetomatoandsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Rolluptightlyandcutinhalfdiagonally.Repeatwiththeremainingingredientsandserve.
PeanuttyTofuRoll-Ups
Makes4wraps Combiningtofuandpeanutbuttermaysoundunusual,butwhenmixedwithginger,lime,andgarlicitmakesatastyprotein-richspreadforthesewrapsandwichesfilledwithcrunchyvegetables.
8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedwellandpatteddry 2⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter
1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄2teaspoongratedfreshginger
1garlicclove,minced 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
4(10-inch)flourtortillasorlavashflatbread 2cupsshreddedromainelettuce 1largecarrot,grated 1⁄2mediumEnglishcucumber,peeledandcutinto
1⁄4-inchslices
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetofu,peanutbutter,andsoysauceandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthelimejuice,ginger,garlic,andcayenneandprocessuntilsmooth.Setasidefor30minutesatroomtemperaturetoallowflavorstoblend.
2.Toassemblewraps,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandspreadwithabout1⁄2cupofthetofumixture.Sprinklewithlettuce,carrot,andcucumber.Rolluptightlyandcutinhalfdiagonally.Repeatwiththeremainingingredientsandserve.
GardenSaladWraps
Makes4wraps Thesewrapsareanothergreatwaytocombinetofuandvegetables.Here,soysauce–coatedtofustripsgetallwrappedupwithazestyvegetablesalad,resultinginatastysandwich.Thevegetablescanbevariedifyouhaveothersonhandthatyou'dliketoadd.
6tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄2-inchstrips
1tablespoonsoysauce 1⁄4cupapplecidervinegar
1teaspoonyelloworspicybrownmustard 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
3cupsshreddedromainelettuce 3ripeRomatomatoes,finelychopped 1largecarrot,shredded 1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeledandchopped 1⁄3cupmincedredonion
1⁄4cupslicedpittedgreenolives
4(10-inch)flourtortillasorlavashflatbread
1.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenbrown,about10minutes.Sprinklewithsoysauceandsetasidetocool.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,mustard,salt,andpepperwiththeremaining4tablespoonsoil,stirringtoblendwell.Setaside.
3.Inalargebowl,combinethelettuce,tomatoes,carrot,cucumber,onion,andolives.Pouronthedressingandtosstocoat.
4.Toassemblewraps,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandspreadwithaboutone-quarterofthesalad.Placeafewstripsoftofuonthetortillaandrolluptightly.Sliceinhalfdiagonally.Repeatwithremainingingredientsandserve.
Tempeh-Walnut"Chicken"SaladWraps
Makes4wraps Thishearty,protein-richsandwichfillingisalsoterrificontoastedthicklyslicedbreadoronsesame-toppedbagels.
8ouncestempeh 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1celeryrib,chopped 1⁄4cupfinelychoppedgreenonions
1⁄4cupfinelychoppedredbellpepper
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought,divided 1tablespoonDijonmustard 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
4(10-inch)tortillasorlavashflatbread 1to2cupsshreddedromainelettuce
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Removetempehfrompanandsetasidetocool.
2.Patthetempehdry,chopitfinely,andplaceitinabowl.Addthewalnuts,celery,greenonions,bellpepper,andparsley.Stirin1⁄2cupofthemayonnaise,themustard,lemonjuice,salt,andblackpepper.Mixuntilthoroughlycombined.
3.Coverandrefrigerateatleast30minutestoallowflavorstoblend.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
4.Toassemblewraps,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandspreadwith1tablespoonoftheremainingmayonnaise.Topwithabout2⁄3cupofthetempehmixture.Topwithshreddedlettuceandrolluptightly.Cuteachtortillainhalfdiagonally.Repeatwithremainingingredients.
AvocadoAndTempehBaconWraps
Makes4wraps Thecreamyrichnessoftheavocadoisaperfectmatchforthesmokycrispnessoftempehbacon.Addlettuce,tomato,andveganmayoandit'sawrap!
2tablespoonsoliveoil 8ouncestempehbacon,homemade(seeTempehBacon)orstore-bought 4(10-inch)softflourtortillasorlavashflatbread 1⁄4cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
4largelettuceleaves 2ripeHassavocados,pitted,peeled,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1largeripetomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehbaconandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about8minutes.Removefromtheheatandsetaside.
2.Place1tortillaonaworksurface.Spreadwithsomeofthemayonnaiseandone-fourthofthelettuceandtomatoes.
3.Pit,peel,andthinlyslicetheavocadoandplacetheslicesontopofthetomato.Addthereservedtempehbaconandrolluptightly.Repeatwithremainingingredientsandserve.
Chickpea-TomatoWraps
Makes4wraps Thisisoneofthosetastybutsloppyfillingsthatwouldbeadisasterbetweentwoslicesofbreadbutisidealforawrapsandwich.
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canschickpeas,drainedandrinsed
1⁄2cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,drained*
1celeryrib,minced 1⁄4cupmincedredonion
3tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
1tablespoonspicybrownmustard Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4(10-inch)flourtortillasorlavashflatbread 4lettuceleaves
1.Mashthechickpeasinalargebowl.Cutthetomatoesinto1⁄4-inchpiecesandaddtothechickpeasalongwiththecelery,onion,andparsley.Addthemayonnaise,mustard,andsaltandpeppertotaste,stirringtomixwell.
2.Toassemblewraps,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandspreadabout1⁄2cupofthechickpeamixtureacrossthesurface.Topwithalettuceleaf.Rolluptightlyandcutinhalfdiagonally.Repeatwiththeremainingingredientsandserve.
*Tousedriedsun-driedtomatoes,placetheminaheatproofbowlandcoverwithboilingwater.Setaside10minutestoreconstitute.
TofuWaldorfSaladWraps
Makes4wraps Althoughitcontainsmanyofthesameingredients,thissweetandcrunchywrapbearslittleresemblancetothesaladthatinspiredit.Createdinthe1890satNewYork'sWaldorf-AstoriaHotel,theclassicWaldorfsaladconsistsofapples,celery,walnuts,andmayonnaiseservedonalettuceleaf.
1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcutin1⁄2-inchdice
2firmcrispapples,suchasGalaorFuji,coredandchopped 2celeryribs,minced 1⁄3mincedredonion
1⁄3cupchoppedwalnuts,toasted
2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
4(10-inch)flourtortillasorlavashflatbread 4lettuceleaves
1.Inalargebowl,combinethetofu,apples,celery,onion,walnuts,andparsley.Addthemayonnaise,lemonjuice,sugar,salt,andpepper,stirringwelltocombine.
2.Toassemblewraps,lay1tortillaonaworksurface.Spreadabout1⁄2cupofthetofumixtureacrossthetortillaandtopwithalettuceleaf.Rolluptightlyandcutinhalfdiagonally.Repeatwiththeremainingingredientsandserve.
TeriyakiTofuWraps
Makes4wraps Thesweetlypungentteriyakisaucepermeatesthetofuandimbuesitwithgreatflavor.Whenyouaddthebellpepperstrips,youcantossinsomegreenonionsorotherveggiesaswell,forkindofastir-frywrap.
3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonsugar 1garlicclove,minced 2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄2-inchstrips
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1largeredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
4(10-inch)flourtortillasorlavashflatbread,warmed
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,lemonjuice,sugar,garlic,sesameoil,andcayenneandsetaside.
2.Placethetofuinashallowbowl.Pourtheteriyakimarinadeoverthetofu,turninggentlytocoat. 3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Removethetofufromthemarinade,reservingthe
marinade.Placethetofuinthehotskilletalongwiththebellpepperandcookuntilthetofuisbrownedandthepeppersaretender,about10minutes.Pourthereservedmarinadeoverthetofuandpeppersandsimmer,stirringgentlytocoat.
4.Toassemblewraps,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandplacesomeofthetofuandpepperstripsacrossthelowerthird.Rolluptightly.Repeatwithremainingingredientsandserve.
Tofu-TahiniVeggieWraps
Makes4wraps Theflavorofthetofu-tahinispreadwillintensifyifrefrigeratedforatleastanhourbeforeserving.Ialsolovethisspreadonatoastedsesamebagelwithslicedripetomato.
8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandpatteddry 1⁄2cuptahini(sesamepaste)
3greenonions,minced 2celeryribs,minced 1⁄2cupmincedfreshparsley
2tablespoonscapers 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonDijonmustard 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
4(10-inch)flourtortillasorlavash 1mediumcarrot,shredded 4lettuceleaves
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetofu,tahini,greenonions,celery,parsley,capers,lemonjuice,mustard,salt,andcayenneandprocessuntilwellcombined.
2.Toassemblewraps,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandspreadabout1⁄2cupofthetofumixtureacrossthetortilla.Sprinklewithshreddedcarrotandtopwithalettuceleaf.Rolluptightlyandcutinhalfdiagonally.Repeatwiththeremainingingredientsandserve.
DeconstructedHummusPitas
Makes4pitas Thisideawasaresultofadesireforthetasteofhummusbutalsothedesirefortexture—thesolutionwastoleavethechickpeasmostlywhole,mashingthemjustenoughsotheydon'trolloutofthesandwich.
1garlicclove,crushed ¾cuptahini(sesamepaste) 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄4cupwater
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,rinsedanddrained
2mediumcarrots,grated(about1cup) 4(7-inch)pitabreads,preferablywholewheat,halved 1largeripetomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2cupsfreshbabyspinach
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,mincethegarlic.Addthetahini,lemonjuice,salt,cayenne,andwater.Processuntilsmooth.
2.Placethechickpeasinabowlandcrushslightlywithafork.Addthecarrotsandthereservedtahinisauceandtosstocombine.Setaside.
3.Spoon2or3tablespoonsofthechickpeamixtureintoeachpitahalf.Tuckatomatosliceandafewspinachleavesintoeachpocketandserve.
MuffalettaSandwiches
Makes4sandwiches ThemuffalettaisaNewOrleansclassicthatstarsapiquantolivesaladthatplaysnicelyagainstthecrustybread.Tome,thetraditionalinclusionofslicedhamandcheeseareincidentaltotheflavorfulfilling,butslicedveganhamandcheesecanbeaddedifdesired.
1cupchoppedpittedkalamataolives 1cupchoppedpimiento-stuffedgreenolives 1⁄2cupchoppedpepperoncini(pickledpeppers)
1⁄2cupjarredroastedredpeppers(orseeRoastedRedPepperHummus),chopped
2tablespoonscapers 3greenonions,minced 3plumtomatoes,chopped 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram
1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄4cupoliveoil
2tablespoonswhitewinevinegar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4individualkaiserrolls,boules,orothercrustysandwichrolls,halvedhorizontally
1.Inamediumbowl,combinethekalamataolives,greenolives,pepperoncini,redpeppers,capers,greenonions,tomatoes,parsley,marjoram,thyme,oil,vinegar,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Setaside.
2.Pulloutsomeoftheinsideofthesandwichrollstomakeroomforthefilling.Spoonthefillingmixtureintothebottomhalfoftherolls,packinglightly.Topwithremainingrollhalvesandserve.
FalafelSandwiches
Makes4sandwiches Falafelisthefast-foodburgerofMiddleEasterncuisines.Madewithchickpeasandfragrantlyspiced,thesesturdypattiesareespeciallydeliciousstuffedintopitasandservedwiththeTahini-LemonSauce.
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
3garliccloves,chopped 1smallyellowonion,chopped 3tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats
1teaspoongroundcumin ¾teaspoongroundcoriander ¾teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
Chickpeaflourorall-purposeflour,fordredging Oliveoil,forfrying 4loavespitabread,cutinhalf Shreddedromainelettuce,toserve 1ripetomato,chopped 1⁄2cupTahini-LemonSauce
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethechickpeas,garlic,onion,parsley,oats,cumin,coriander,salt,andpepperandprocesstocombine.Refrigeratefor20to30minutes.
2.Formthemixtureintosmallballs,about2inchesindiameter.Ifthemixtureisnotfirmenough,addupto1⁄4cupofflour,alittleatatime,untilthedesiredconsistencyisreached.Flattentheballsintopattiesanddredgetheminflour.
3.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Addthefalafelandcook,turningonce,untilgoldenbrown,about8minutestotal.
4.Stuffthefalafelpattiesintothepitapockets,alongwithlettuce,tomato,andtahinisauce.Serveimmediately.
VietnamesePo'Boys
Makes4po'boys TheseextremelyyummyandveryfillingsandwichesareinspiredbythetraditionalVietnamesebahnmisandwich,withanodtothepo'boyoftheAmericanSouth.Theyarebasicallyaheartyanddeliciousfillingonasubrollorbaguette.IliketoservethemwiththeAsianSlaw.
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1recipeSoy-TanDreamCutlets 2tablespoonssoysauce 2teaspoonsAsianchilisauce(suchasSriracha) 3tablespoonsveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice 4(7-inch)baguettes,splitlengthwise 1⁄2smallredonion,thinlysliced
1mediumcarrot,shredded 1⁄2mediumEnglishcucumber,cutinto
1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄2cupfreshcilantroleaves
1tablespoonmincedjalapeño(optional)
1.Inaskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthesoy-tancutletsandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,turningonce,about8minutestotal.
2.Abouthalfwaythrough,sprinklethecutletswiththesoysauceand1teaspoonofthechilisauce.Setasidetocooltoroomtemperature.
3.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremainingchilisaucewiththemayonnaiseandlimejuice,stirringtoblendwell.
4.Spreadthemayonnaisemixtureontotheinsideofthebaguettes.Layerwiththeonion,carrot,cucumber,cilantro,andjalapeño,ifusing.Thinlyslicethereservedsoy-tancutletsandarrangetheslicesontop.Serveimmediately.
BURGERS
TempehTantrumBurgers
Makes4burgers Ifcommerciallyproducedveganburgersaren'tyourthing,butyouwantsomethingsubstantialtoeatonabun,thesetempehburgersmaybewhatyou'relookingfor.Ithinkthey'reespeciallygoodslatheredwithabitofDijonmustard,butyoucanuseketchuporrelishifyouprefer.
8ouncestempeh,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
¾cupchoppedonion 2garliccloves,chopped ¾cupchoppedwalnuts 1⁄2cupold-fashionedorquick-cookingoats
1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
3tablespoonsoliveoil Dijonmustard 4wholegrainburgerrolls Slicedredonion,tomato,lettuce,andavocado
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandsetasidetocool.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheonionandgarlicandprocessuntilminced.Addthecooledtempeh,thewalnuts,oats,parsley,oregano,thyme,salt,andpepper.Processuntilwellblended.Shapethemixtureinto4equalpatties.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheburgersandcookuntilcookedthoroughlyandbrownedonbothsides,about7minutesperside.
4.Spreaddesiredamountofmustardontoeachhalfoftherollsandlayereachrollwithlettuce,tomato,redonion,andavocado,asdesired.Serveimmediately.
GrilledPortobelloBurgers
Makes4burgers Thisismyfavoritewaytoenjoyportobellomushrooms—hotandjuicyrightoffthegrill.Servedonatoastedroll,withfreshripetomatoslicesandasprightlyvinaigrette,theseburgersareidealforabackyardcookout.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar 1⁄4teaspoonsugar
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
4largeportobellomushroomcaps,lightlyrinsedandpatteddry 4slicesredonion 4kaiserrolls,halvedhorizontallyorotherburgerrolls 8largefreshbasilleaves 4slicesripetomato
1.Preheatthegrillorbroiler.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,sugar,salt,andpepper.Setaside.
2.Placethemushroomcapsandonionslicesonthehotgrillandcookuntilgrilledonbothsides,turningonce,about10minutestotal.
3.Brushthetopsofthemushroomsandonionwiththevinaigretteandkeepwarm.Placetherollscutsidedownonthegrillandlightlytoast,about1minute.
4.Layeranonionsliceandmushroomontothebottomhalfofeachroll.Topeachwithtwobasilleavesandatomatoslice.Drizzlewithanyremainingvinaigretteandcovereachburgerwiththerolltops.Serveimmediately.
Macadamia-CashewPatties
Makes4patties Theseexoticprotein-richnutpattiesareloadedwithflavorandcrunch.ServeonyourfavoriterollswithlettuceandachutneyorGinger-PapayaRelish.
¾cupchoppedmacadamianuts ¾cupchoppedcashews 1mediumcarrot,grated 1smallonion,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 1jalapeñoorothergreenchile,seededandminced ¾cupold-fashionedoats ¾cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs 2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro 1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying 4sandwichrolls Lettuceleavesandcondimentofchoice(seeheadnote)
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethemacadamianuts,cashews,carrot,onion,garlic,chile,oats,breadcrumbs,cilantro,coriander,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilwellmixed.Addthelimejuiceandprocessuntilwellblended.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Shapethemixtureinto4equalpatties.
2.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Addthepattiesandcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,turningonce,about10minutestotal.Serveonsandwichrollswithlettuceandcondimentsofchoice.
Pecan-LentilBurgers
Makes4to6burgers Thelentilsandpecanscombinedwiththeotheringredientsmakeasturdy,healthful,andflavorfulburger.Akeytofirmburgersismakingsureyourlentilsarenotwet.Usuallyafewminutesinaskilletovermediumheatdoesthetrick,althoughyoucanalsospreadthemonabakingsheetandbakethemforafewminutestodrythemout.
11⁄2cupscookedbrownlentils
1⁄2cupgroundpecans
1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats
1⁄4cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
1⁄4cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)
1⁄2cupmincedonion
1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley
1teaspoonDijonmustard 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundpepper
2tablespoonsoliveoil 4to6burgerrolls Lettuceleaves,slicedtomato,slicedredonion,andcondimentsofchoice
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethelentils,pecans,oats,breadcrumbs,flour,onion,parsley,mustard,salt,andpepper.Pulsetocombine,leavingsometexture.Shapethelentilmixtureinto4to6burgers.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheburgersandcookuntilgoldenbrown,about5minutesperside.
3.Servetheburgersontherollswithlettuce,tomatoslices,onion,andcondimentsofchoice.
BlackBeanBurgers
Makes4burgers Denseandmeatyblackbeanstransformeasilyintoheartytastyburgersthatcanbeenjoyedwiththeusualcondimentsortuckedintoapitaorwrapandtoppedwithyoursauceofchoice.
3tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedonion
1garlicclove,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed
1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
1⁄4cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)
1teaspoonsmokedpaprika 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4burgerrolls 4lettuceleaves 1ripetomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1.Inasmallskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.
2.Transfertheonionmixturetoafoodprocessor.Addthebeans,parsley,breadcrumbs,flour,paprika,thyme,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilwellcombined,leavingsometexture.Shapethemixtureinto4equalpattiesandrefrigeratefor20minutes.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Addtheburgersandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,turningonce,about5minutesperside.
4.Servetheburgersontherollswithlettuceandtomatoslices.
Some-Kinda-NutBurgers
Makes4burgers Nutloverswillgonutsovertheseheartyandprotein-richburgers.Mixandmatchyourfavoritenutsandnutbutteratwill.Inadditiontotheusualburgercondiments,theseburgersareterrifictoppedwithalittlechutneyorenjoyed"cutlet-style"asamaindishatdinner.
2tablespoonsplus1teaspoonoliveoil 1smallonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,grated 1cupunsaltedmixednuts 1⁄4cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten),plusmoreifneeded
1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats,plusmoreifneeded
2tablespoonscreamypeanutbutter 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
4burgerrolls 4lettuceleaves 1ripetomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1.Inamediumskillet,heat1teaspoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Stirinthecarrotandsetaside.
2.Inafoodprocessor,pulsethenutsuntilchopped.Addtheonion-carrotmixturealongwiththeflour,oats,peanutbutter,parsley,salt,andpepper.Processuntilwellblended.Shapethemixtureinto4equalpatties,about4inchesindiameter.Ifthemixtureistooloose,addalittlemoreflouroroats.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat,addtheburgersandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about5minutesperside.
4.Servetheburgersontherollswithlettuceandtomatoslices.
GoldenVeggieBurgers
Makes4burgers Here'sagreatwaytogetyourkidstoeatmoreveggies—puttheminburgers!Thesemellowyellowburgersfryuptoanicegoldenbrown.Theinclusionofwheatglutenflour(themainingredientinseitan)assuresachewyburgerthatholdsitsshape.Ifyoulikemonochrome,topthemwithslicedyellowtomatoesandadabofmustard,althoughIpreferthestunningcontrastofusingaredtomatoandketchup.Insteadoffryingtheburgers,youcanbakethemat375°Fonalightlyoiledbakingsheetuntilfirm,about12minutes.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,chopped 1⁄2smallyellowbellpepper,chopped
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
¾teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄4cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)
4burgerrolls Condimentsofchoice
1.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandpepperandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Setasidetocoolslightly.
2.Transferthecooledonionmixturetoafoodprocessor.Addthechickpeas,salt,andblackpepperandpulsetomix.Addtheflourandprocesstocombine.
3.Shapethemixtureinto4burgers,about4inchesindiameter.Ifthemixtureistooloose,addalittleextraflour.
4.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining2tablespoonsofoilovermediumheat.Addtheburgersandcookuntilfirmandbrownedonbothsides,turningonce,about5minutesperside.
5.Servetheburgersontherollswithcondimentsofchoice.
RedLentilPattiesInPita
Makes4pitas TheflavorsofIndiapermeatethesefragrantlittlepatties.Ifthemixtureistoowet,addsomebreadcrumbsorold-fashionedoats,ifyoulike—justcheckforseasonings.Iliketuckingthepattiesintopitapocketsanddousingthemwithmintandcoconutchutney.
1⁄2cupredlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedonion
1smallpotato,peeledandshredded 1⁄2cuproastedcashews
1⁄4cupchickpeaflourorwheatglutenflour
1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 2teaspoonshotormildcurrypowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
4(7-inch)pitabreads,warmedandhalved Shreddedromainelettuce FreshMintandCoconutChutneyoryourfavoritechutney
1.Bringasmallsaucepanofsaltedwatertoboiloverhighheat.Addthelentils,returntoaboil,thenreduceheattolow.Coverandcookuntiltender,about15minutes.Drainwell,thenreturntothesaucepanandcookoverlowheatfor1to2minutes,stirring,toevaporateanyremainingmoisture.Setaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandpotato,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Setaside.
3.Inafoodprocessor,processthecashewsuntilfinelyground.Addthecookedlentilsandtheonion-potatomixtureandpulsetocombine.Addtheflour,parsley,currypowder,salt,andcayenne.Processuntiljustmixed,leavingsometexture.Shapethemixtureinto8smallpatties.
4.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonofoilovermediumheat.Addthepattiesandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about5minutesperside.
5.Stuffapattyinsideeachpitahalf,alongwithsomeshreddedlettuceandaspoonfulofchutney.Serveimmediately.
WhiteBeanAndWalnutPatties
Makes4patties Insteadoffryingthesesturdyandtastypatties,youcanbakethemonalightlyoiledbakingsheetina375°Fovenuntilbrownedonbothsides,turningonce,about20minutestotal.Inadditiontoenjoyingtheminasandwichforlunch,they'realsogreattoppedwithasaucesuchasRoastedYellowTomatoandPepperCoulisorWatercressSauceandservedasadinnerentrée.
1⁄4cupdicedonion
1garlicclove,crushed ¾cupwalnutpieces ¾cupcannedorcookedwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed ¾cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten) 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1tablespoonsoysauce 1teaspoonDijonmustard,plusmoretoserve 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2teaspoongroundsage
1⁄2teaspoonsweetpaprika
1⁄4teaspoonturmeric
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
2tablespoonsoliveoil Breadorrollsofchoice Lettuceleavesandslicedtomatoes
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheonion,garlic,andwalnutsandprocessuntilfinelyground. 2.Cookthebeansinasmallskilletovermediumheat,stirring,for1to2minutestoevaporateany
moisture.Addthebeanstothefoodprocessoralongwiththeflour,parsley,soysauce,mustard,salt,sage,paprika,turmeric,andpepper.Processuntilwellblended.Shapethemixtureinto4equalpatties.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthepattiesandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about5minutesperside.
4.Serveonyourfavoritesandwichbreadwithmustard,lettuce,andslicedtomatoes.
CurriedChickpeaPatties
Makes4patties ChickpeasarecommonlyusedinIndiancooking,soit'snowonderthattheytastesogoodinthesepattiesspicedwithcurrypowder.Inadditiontothecurriedmayo,youcandressthesepattieswithyourfavoritechutneyforaddedflavor.
3tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallonion,chopped 11⁄2teaspoonshotormildcurrypowder
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1cupcookedchickpeas 1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)
1⁄3cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
1⁄4cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
Breadorrollsofchoice Lettuceleaves 1ripetomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Stirin1teaspoonofthecurrypowder,salt,andcayenneandremovefromtheheat.Setaside.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethechickpeas,parsley,wheatglutenflour,breadcrumbs,andthecookedonion.Processtocombine,leavingsometexture.
3.Formthechickpeamixtureinto4equalpattiesandsetaside. 4.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Addthepatties,cover,
andcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,turningonce,about5minutesperside. 5.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremaining1⁄2teaspoonofcurrypowderwiththemayonnaise,stirring
toblend.Spreadthecurriedmayonnaiseonthebread.Topwiththepatties,lettuce,andtomatoslices.Serveimmediately.
PintoBeanPattiesWithChile-Lime"Mayo"
Makes4patties Thezestyflavorofthesecrisplyfriedpattiesisenhancedbyalivelylime-spikeddressing.Inadditiontobeinggreatinasandwich,thesepattiescanbeenjoyedasatastydinnerentrée.
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,rinsedanddrained
1mediumshallot,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro 1teaspoonCreoleseasoning 1⁄4cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
¾cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice 1serranochile,seededandminced 2tablespoonsoliveoil Bread,flourtortillas,orsandwichrolls Shreddedlettuce 1tomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1.Blotthebeanswithpapertowelstoabsorbexcessmoisture.Inafoodprocessor,combinethebeans,shallot,garlic,cilantro,Creoleseasoning,flour,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilwellblended.
2.Shapethemixtureinto4equalpatties,addingmoreflourifneeded.Dredgethepattiesinthebreadcrumbs.Refrigeratefor20minutes.
3.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,limejuice,andserranochile.Seasonwiththesaltandpeppertotaste,mixwell,andrefrigerateuntilreadytoserve.
4.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthepattiesandcookuntilbrownedandcrispyonbothsides,about5minutesperside.
5.Spreadthechile-limemayoonthebreadandtopwiththepatties,lettuce,andtomato.Serveimmediately.
FAJITASANDBURRITOS
SearedPortobelloFajitas
Makes4fajitas Thisisaneasyandtastywaytoservetheinfinitelyversatileportobellomushroom.Itsmeatytexturemakesitanidealfajitafillingalongwithasupportingcastofonion,spinach,andsalsa.ServewithGreen-GreenGuacamole.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 3largeportobellomushroomcaps,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
1largeredonion,halvedandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1serranoorotherhotchile,seededandminced(optional) 3cupsfreshbabyspinach 1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4(10-inch)flourtortillas,warmed 1cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumhighheat.Addthemushrooms,onion,andchile,ifusing,andcookuntilsearedontheoutsideandslightlysoftened,stirringoccasionally,about5minutes.
2.Addthespinachandcookuntilwilted,1to2minutes.Seasonwiththecumin,oregano,andsaltandpeppertotaste.
3.Toassemblethefajitas,place1tortillaonaworksurface.Spreadwithone-quarterofthemushroommixture.Spoon1⁄4cupofthesalsaontopandrolluptightly.Repeatwithremainingingredients.Serveimmediately.
Beer-MarinatedSeitanFajitas
Makes4fajitas Arobustbeer-infusedmarinadegivesthesefajitasanaddedflavordimension.Forarefreshingvariation,addsomeshreddedlettucewhenyouassemblethefajitas.
1⁄2cupchoppedredonion
1garlicclove,minced 1⁄2cupbeer
2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice 1tablespoonchoppedfreshcilantro 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1ripeHassavocado 4(10-inch)flourtortillas,warmed 1⁄2cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought
1.Inashallowbowl,combinetheonion,garlic,beer,limejuice,cilantro,crushedredpepper,andsalt.Addtheseitanandmarinatefor4hoursorovernightintherefrigerator.
2.Removetheseitanfromthemarinade,reservingthemarinade.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about10minutes.Addthereservedmarinadeandsimmeruntilmostoftheliquidisevaporated.
3.Pit,peel,andcuttheavocadointo1⁄2-inchslices.Toassemblethefajitas,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandtopwithone-quarteroftheseitanstrips,salsa,andavocadoslices.Rolluptightlyandrepeatwiththeremainingingredients.Serveimmediately.
SeitanTacos
Makes4tacos Tacosareanall-timefavorite,especiallywithkidsandteens.Youwon'thavetocallanyonetothetabletwiceontaconight!Foranevenquickertacofilling,usefrozenveganburgercrumblesorthawed,finelychoppedveggieburgers.Thebestpartoftacosisbuildingthemyourself.ServewithMexicanhotsauce,lime-infusedvegansourcream,dicedfreshtomato,andslicedblackolives.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 12ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,finelychopped 2tablespoonssoysauce 11⁄2teaspoonschilipowder
1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄4teaspoongarlicpowder
12(6-inch)softcorntortillas 1ripeHassavocado Shreddedromainelettuce 1cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrowned,about10minutes.Sprinklewiththesoysauce,chilipowder,cumin,andgarlicpowder,stirringtocoat.Removefromheat.
2.Preheattheovento225°F.Inamediumskillet,warmthetortillasovermediumheatandstackthemonaheatproofplate.Coverwithfoilandplacethemintheoventokeepthemsoftandwarm.
3.Pitandpeeltheavocadoandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices.Arrangethetacofilling,avocado,andlettuceonaplatterandservealongwiththewarmedtortillas,salsa,andanyadditionaltoppings.
RefriedBeanAndSalsaQuesadillas
Makes4quesadillas Thiszesty,protein-richrecipeisespeciallysuitedforthosewhoprefernottousevegancheeseproductsbutstillwanttoenjoyquesadillas.Iliketoofferabowloffreshlymadeguacamole(seeGreen-GreenGuacamole)ontheside.
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil,plusmoreforfrying 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandmashed
1teaspoonchilipowder 4(10-inch)flourtortillas 1cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought 1⁄2cupmincedredonion(optional)
1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthemashedbeansandchilipowderandcook,stirring,untilhot,about5minutes.Setaside.
2.Toassemble,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandspoonabout1⁄4cupofthebeansacrossthebottomhalf.Topthebeanswiththesalsaandonion,ifusing.Foldtophalfofthetortillaoverthefillingandpressslightly.
3.Inlargeskilletheatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Placefoldedquesadillas,1or2atatime,intothehotskilletandheatuntilhot,turningonce,about1minuteperside.
4.Cutquesadillasinto3or4wedgesandarrangeonplates.Serveimmediately.
Spinach,Mushroom,AndBlackBeanQuesadillas
Makes4quesadillas Includingtenderfreshbabyspinachinthisflavorfulquesadillafillingisasimplewaytogetkidstoeattheirgreens.Andifyoustillcan'twinthemover,thatmeansmorequesadillasforyou.
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed
1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedredonion
2garliccloves,minced 2cupsslicedwhitemushrooms 4cupsfreshbabyspinach Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4(10-inch)flourtortillas Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying
1.Placetheblackbeansinamediumbowlandcoarselymashthem.Setaside. 2.Inasmallskillet,heattheoliveoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlicandcoverand
cookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthemushroomsandcook,uncovered,untilsoftened.Addthespinach,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andcook,stirring,untilthespinachiswilted,about3minutes.
3.Stirinthemashedblackbeansandcontinuecooking,stirring,untilliquidisabsorbed. 4.Toassemblequesadillas,place1tortillaatatimeonaworksurfaceandspoonaboutone-quarter
mixtureontothebottomhalfofthetortilla.Foldthetophalfofthetortillasoverthefillingandpresslightly.
5.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Placethefoldedquesadillas,1or2atatime,intothehotskilletandheatovermediumheatuntilhot,turningonce,about1minuteperside.
6.Cutthequesadillasinto3or4wedgeseachandarrangeonplates.Serveimmediately.
BlackBeanAndCornBurritos
Makes4burritos Theseburritosareeasyandquicktomake.Thegreatflavorisaresultofthesweetburstofcornkernelsplayingagainstthezestysalsaandearthybeans.Towarmtortillas,wraptheminfoilandplacethemina275°Fovenforafewminutes.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedonion
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed
1⁄2cupfreshorthawed,frozencornkernels
1⁄2cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought
4(10-inch)flourtortillas,warmed
1.Inasaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebeansandmashthemuntilbrokenup.
2.Addthecornandsalsa,stirringtocombine.Simmer,stirring,untilthebeanmixtureishotabout5minutes.
3.Toassembleburritos,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandspoonabout1⁄2cupofthefillingmixturedownthecenter.Rolluptightly,tuckinginthesides.Repeatwiththeremainingingredients.Serveseamsidedown.
RedBeanBurritos
Makes4burritos Theseeasyandtastyburritosmakeagreatweeknightmealwhenyou'reinahurrybutwantsomethingfilling.It'sahandywaytomakeamealwithasmallamountofleftoverriceandacanofkidneybeans.Theseburritoscanalsobemadewithpintobeansorblackbeans.ServewithGreen-GreenGuacamoleorthebasicguacamole.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed
1cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought,plusextraifdesired 4(10-inch)flourtortillas,warmed 1cuphotcookedrice 1ripeHassavocado,pitted,peeled,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepper,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebeansandsalsaandcook,stirringtocombine.Simmer,mashingthebeansasyoustirthem,untilhot.
2.Toassembleburritos,place1tortillasonaworksurfaceandspoonabout1⁄2cupofthebeanmixturedownthecenter.Topwiththerice,followedbyslicesofavocadoandextrasalsa,ifdesired.Rolluptightly,tuckinginthesides.Repeatwiththeremainingingredients.Serveseam-sidedown.
PIZZA,CALZONE,STROMBOLI,ANDTURNOVERS
BasicPizzaDough
Makesone12-inchpizza Thisisamasterrecipeforabasicpizzadough.Allthepizzasreferbacktothisrecipeandbeginwiththedoughalreadymadeandatrest.Variation:Forawholewheatcrust,replaceuptoonehalfoftheall-purposeflourwithwholewheatflour.
Oliveoil 1cupwarmwater 1(1⁄4ounce)packetactivedryyeast(2
1⁄4teaspoons)
11⁄4teaspoonssalt
Pinchsugar 21⁄2cupsall-purposeflour,plusmoreasneeded
1.Lightlyoilamediumbowlandsetaside.Inaseparatemediumbowl,combinethewarmwaterandyeast.Stiruntilyeastisdissolved.
2.Addthesalt,sugar,andflour,andmixjustlongenoughtoformasoftdough.Addsmalladditionalamountsofflourifthedoughistoosticky.Donotovermix.
3.Withwell-flouredhands,placethedoughintotheoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleankitchentowel.Letthedoughriseinawarmspotuntildoubledinbulk,about1hour.
VeganMargheritaPizza
Makes4servings PizzaMargheritaemploysthreeflavorfulItalianingredients:tomatoes,basil,andcheese,todepictthecolorsoftheItalianflag.Upuntilthelate1800swhenPizzaMargheritawascreated,pizzatoppingsdidnottraditionallyincludecheese,andeventothisday,pizzainItalyisnotthecheese-soddenpiethatyougenerallyfindintheUnitedStates.Inthisveganversion,seasonedtofustandsinforthecheese.
1recipeBasicPizzaDough 1cupfirmtofu,drained 1tablespoonnutritionalyeast 2ripeplumtomatoes,slicedpaperthin 11⁄2tablespoonsoliveoil
1⁄4cupveganbasilpesto,homemade(seeBasilPistou)orstore-bought,roomtemperature
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Flattentherisendoughslightly,coverwithplasticwraporacleantowel,andsetasidetorelaxfor10minutes.
2.Placetheovenrackonthelowestleveloftheoven.Preheattheovento450°F.Lightlyoilapizzapanorlargebakingsheet.
3.Turntherelaxeddoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurfaceandflattenwithyourhands,turningandflouringfrequently,workingitintoa12-inchround.Becarefulnottooverworkthemiddleorthecenterofthecrustwillbetoothin.Transferthedoughtothepreparedpizzapanorbakingsheet.
4.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetofuandnutritionalyeastandprocessuntilsmooth.Addsaltandpeppertotasteandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside.
5.Blotanyexcessliquidfromthetomatosliceswithpapertowels. 6.Spread1⁄2tablespoonoftheoliveoilontothepreparedpizzadough,usingyourfingertipsto
spreadevenly.Topwiththetofumixture,spreadingevenlytoabout1⁄2inchfromthedough'sedge. 7.Whisktheremaining1tablespoonofoilintothepestoandspreadevenlyoverthetofumixtureto
about1⁄2inchfromthedough'sedge.Arrangethetomatoslicesonthepizzaandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
8.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about12minutes.Cutthepizzainto8wedgesandservehot.
PortobelloAndBlackOlivePizza
Makes4servings Mushroomshavelongbeenanimportantpizzatoppinginmyhouse,andweespeciallyenjoythinslicesofmeatyportobellomushroomscomplementedbysaltybitsofgoodblackolives.
1recipeBasicPizzaDough 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2portobellomushroomcaps,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1tablespoonfinelychoppedfreshbasil 1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cuppittedslicedkalamataolives
1⁄2cuppizzasauceormarinarasauce(seeMarinaraSauce)
1.Flattentherisendoughslightly,coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowel,andsetasidetorelaxfor10minutes.
2.Placetheovenrackonthelowestleveloftheoven.Preheattheovento450°F.Lightlyoilapizzapanorlargebakingsheet.
3.Turntherelaxeddoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandflattenwithyourhands,turningandflouringfrequently,workingitintoa12-inchround.Becarefulnottooverworkthemiddleorthecenterofthecrustwillbetoothin.Transferthedoughtothepreparedpizzapanorbakingsheet.
4.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthemushroomsandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Removefromheatandaddthebasil,oregano,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirintheolivesandsetaside.
5.Spreadtheremaining1tablespoonoilontothepreparedpizzadough,usingyourfingertipstospreaditevenly.Topwiththepizzasauce,spreadingevenlytoabout1⁄2inchfromthedough'sedge.Spreadthevegetablemixtureevenlyoverthesauce,toabout1⁄2inchfromthedough'sedge.
6.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about12minutes.Cutthepizzainto8wedgesandservehot.
Ebap(EverythingButAnimalProducts)Pizza
Makes4servings Thisisan"anythinggoes"kindofpizzawhereyoucanaddasfeworasmanytoppingsasyoulike—aslongasthey'replantbased.Ifyou'remakingpizzaforacrowd,it'sfuntoofferavarietyoftoppingsandleteveryonecreatehisorherownsectionofthepies.Otherwise,youcancustomizeithoweveryoulike.
1recipeBasicPizzaDough 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupthinlyslicedredonion
1⁄4cupchoppedredbellpepper
1cupslicedwhitemushrooms 1⁄2cuppizzasauceormarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought
1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄4teaspoondriedbasil
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsslicedpittedkalamataolives Optionaltoppings:sautéedzucchini,slicedhotpeppers,artichokehearts,sun-driedtomatoes
1.Placetheovenrackonthelowestleveloftheoven.Preheattheovento450°F.Lightlyoilapizzapanorlargebakingsheet.
2.Oncethepizzadoughhasrisen,flattenthedoughslightly,coverwithplasticwraporacleantowel,andsetasidetorelaxfor10minutes.
3.Turnthedoughoutontoaflouredsurfaceanduseyourhandstoflattenit,turningandflouringfrequently,workingitintoa12-inchround.Becarefulnottooverworkthemiddleorthecenterofthecrustwillbetoothin.Transferthedoughtothepreparedpizzapanorbakingsheet.
4.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,andmushroomsandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Removefromheatandsetaside.
5.Spreadtheremaining1tablespoonofoilontothepreparedpizzadough,usingyourfingertipstospreaditevenly.Topwiththepizzasauce,spreadingevenlytoabout1⁄2inchfromthedough'sedge.Sprinklewiththeoreganoandbasil.
6.Spreadthevegetablemixtureevenlyoverthesaucetowithinabout1⁄2inchfromthedough'sedge.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Sprinklewiththeolivesandanydesiredtoppings.
7.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about12minutes.Cutthepizzainto8wedgesandservehot.
WhitePizzaWithPotato,Onion,AndYellowTomatoes
Makes4servings ToppingapizzawithcrisproastedYukonGoldpotatomakesthispizzaheartyandsatisfying.Becausethepotatoisthinlysliced,itreallydoesn'tfeellikecarboverload,andwhenusedinconcertwithslicedtomatoandonion,theflavorissublime.
1mediumYukonGoldpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1recipeBasicPizzaDough 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumVidaliaorothersweetonion,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
6to8freshbasilleaves 2ripeyellowtomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1.Placetheovenrackonthelowestleveloftheoven.Preheattheovento450°F.Arrangethepotatoslicesonalightlyoiledbakingsheetandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bakeuntilsoftandgoldenbrown,about10minutes.Setaside.Lightlyoilapizzapanorlargebakingsheet.
2.Oncethepizzadoughhasrisen,flattenthedoughslightly,coverwithplasticwraporacleantowel,andsetasidetorelaxfor10minutes.
3.Turntherelaxeddoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurfaceandflattenwithyourhands,turningandflouringfrequently,workingitintoa12-inchround.Becarefulnottooverworkthemiddleorthecenterofthecrustwillbetoothin.Transferthedoughtothepreparedpizzapanorbakingsheet.
4.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcookuntilsoftandcaramelized,stirringfrequently,about30minutes.Removefromheat,seasonwithoreganoandsaltandpeppertotaste,andsetaside.
5.Spreadtheremaining1tablespoonofoliveoilontothepreparedpizzadough,usingyourfingertipstospreaditevenly.Topwiththecaramelizedonion,spreadingevenlytoabout1⁄2inchfromthedough'sedge.Topwiththebasilleaves,thenarrangethepotatoandtomatoslicesontopoftheonionsandbasil.
6.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about12minutes.Cutthepizzainto8wedgesandservehot.
SpicySouthwestern-StylePizza
Makes4servings Ifyourfamilycan'tagreeonwhethertohavetacosorpizzafordinner,compromisebyservingthispizzatoppedwiththeflavorsoftheSouthwestandMexico.Thepizzadoughismoresubstantialthantortillas,andwhentoppedwithpintobeans,thisisoneheartymeal.Youcanaddasprinklingofshreddedvegancheese,ifyoulike.
1recipeBasicPizzaDough 1tablespoonoliveoil 1teaspoonchilipowder 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drained
1cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought 2tablespoonshotormildcannedmincedgreenchiles 2tablespoonsslicedpittedkalamataolives 2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro
1.Flattentherisendoughslightly,coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowel,andsetasidetorelaxfor10minutes.
2.Placetheovenrackonthelowestlevelofthemoven.Preheattheovento450°F.Lightlyoilapizzapanorlargebakingsheet.Turntherelaxeddoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurfaceandflattenwithyourhands,turningandflouringfrequently,workingitintoa12-inchround.Becarefulnottooverworkthemiddleorthecenterofthecrustwillbetoothin.Transferthedoughtothepreparedpizzapanorbakingsheet.
3.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Stirinthechilipowder,thenaddthebeans,stirringtocombineandwarmthebeans,about5minutes.
4.Removefromtheheatandmashthebeanswell,addingasmallamountofthesalsa,ifneeded,tomoistenthebeans.
5.Spreadthebeanmixtureevenlyontothepreparedpizzadoughtoabout1⁄2inchfromthedough'sedge.Spreadthesalsaevenlyoverthebeanmixtureandsprinklewiththechilesandolives.
6.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about12minutes.Afterremovingthepizzafromtheoven,sprinklewiththecilantro,cutinto8wedges,andservehot.
TapenadeAndTomatoPizza
Makes4servings Thepiquantflavoroftapenade,azestyoliveandcaper-basedspread,combinedwithadditionalolivesandcapers,makesthisasupremelyflavorfulpizza.Slicedtomatoesreplacethepizzasauce,makingthismorefoccacia-likethanyouraveragepizza,sinceitdoesn'thavetheusualpizzasauceandcheesetopping.
1recipeBasicPizzaDough 3ripeplumtomatoes,slicedpaperthin 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄4cupblackandgreenolivetapenade,homemade(seeBlackAndGreenOliveTapenade)orstore-bought
1⁄2cupslicedpittedblackorgreenolives
2teaspoonscapers,drainedandchoppediflarge
1.Flattentherisendoughslightly,coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowel,andsetasidetorelaxfor10minutes.
2.Placetheovenrackonthelowestleveloftheoven.Preheattheovento450°F.Lightlyoilapizzapanorlargebakingsheet.Turntherelaxeddoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandflattenwithyourhands,turningandflouringfrequently,workingitintoa12-inchround.Becarefulnottooverworkthemiddleorthecenterofthecrustwillbetoothin.Transferthedoughtothepreparedpizzapanorbakingsheet.
3.Blotanyexcessliquidfromthetomatoeswithpapertowels.Spread1tablespoonoftheoilontothepreparedpizzadough,usingyourfingertipstospreaditevenly.
4.Whisktheremaining1tablespoonofoilintothetapenadeandspreadthetapenadeontothepizzadough.Arrangethetomatoslicesonthepizzaandsprinklewiththeolivesandcapers.
5.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about12minutes.Cutinto8wedgesandservehot.
SpicyMushroomAndHotPepperCalzones
Makes4calzones Acalzoneisbasicallyapizzafoldedinonitselftomakealargesavoryturnover,althoughwithacalzone,it'seasiertoenjoyalltheflavorsineverybitebecausetheingredientsareenclosedandcookedtogether.Usuallythestuffingismadewiththesameingredientsthatyouwouldusetotopapizza.
1recipeBasicPizzaDough 1tablespoonoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 1poundwhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patted,dry,andchopped 1(12-ounce)jarcherrypeppers,drained,stemmed,andseeded*
8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Flattentherisendoughslightly,coverwithplasticwraporcleandishtowel,andsetasidetorelaxfor10minutes.
2.Preheattheovento400°F.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthemushroomsandcook,stirring,untilanyliquidevaporates,about5minutes.Chopthecherrypeppersandaddtothemushroomsalongwiththetofu,oregano,salt,andpepper.Cookstirringtoblendtheflavorsandevaporateanyremainingliquid,about5minutes.Removefromtheheatandsetasidetocool.
3.Turntherelaxeddoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceanddivideinto4equalpieces.Useyourhandstoflatteneachpieceinto6-inchcircles,turningandflouringasneeded.
4.Dividethefillingequallyamongthedoughcircles,leavinga1⁄2-inchborder.Foldeachdoughcircleoverthefillingtomeettheoppositeedgeofthedough.
5.Withdampenedfingers,presstheedgesofthedoughtogethertosealthefillinginside. 6.Transferthecalzonestothepreparedpizzapanorbakingsheetandbakeuntilgoldenbrown,about
20minutes.
*Ifcherrypeppersareunavailable,substituteanothertypeofmildorhotjarredchilepeppersorsautéoneortwochoppedfreshhotchileswithachoppedbellpepper.
RoastedVegetableStromboli
Makes4to6servings Likethecalzone,astromboliisavariantoftheclassicpizza—thistimethepizzadoughistoppedandthenrolledupbeforebaking.Makethedoughfirstandsetitasidetorisewhileyoumakethefilling.Toserve,thebakedstromboliiscutcrosswiseintoslices.Variations:Insteadofroastingthevegetables,youcanalsogrillthemwholeandthencutthemforthestromboli,orslicethemfirstandgrillthemonastovetopgrillpan.
1recipeBasicPizzaDough 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumredoryellowbellpepper,chopped 1mediumzucchini,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
3ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 1tablespoonmincedfreshbasil 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper(optional)
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cuppizzasauceormarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought
2tablespoonsveganParmesancheeseorParmasio
1.Makethedough.Preheattheovento450°F. 2.Inalightlyoiledshallowbakingpan,combinetheonion,bellpepper,zucchini,garlic,
mushrooms,tomatoes,basil,oregano,crushedredpepper,ifusing,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Drizzlewiththeoliveoil,stirringtocoatthevegetables.
3.Placethebakingpanintheovenandroastthevegetablesuntiltender,stirringoccasionally,20to30minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetasidetocool.Drainthevegetablesandblotthemdry.
4.Reducetheoventemperatureto375°F.Lightlyoilalargebakingsheetandsetaside. 5.Punchdownthedoughdownanddivideitinhalf.Turnoneofthedoughpiecesoutontoalightly
flouredsurfaceandflattenwithyourhands,turningandflouringfrequently,workingitintoa9x12-inchrectangle.
6.Addthepizzasaucetothevegetablemixture,stirringtocombine.SprinklewiththeParmesan,ifusing.
7.Spreadhalfofthecooledvegetablemixtureacrossthedoughleavinga1-inchborderonallsides. 8.Beginningatalongside,rollthestromboliintoacylinder,pinchingtheedgestosealinthefilling. 9.Transferthestrombolitothepreparedbakingsheet,seamsidedown.Repeatwiththeremaining
ingredients. 10.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about30minutes.Removefromtheovenandletstand10
minutes.Useaserratedknifetocutintothickslicesandserve.
SpicyTempehEmpanadas
Makes6empanadas FromtheSpanishfor"tobakeinpastry"thesesavoryturnoverstraditionallyhaveameatandvegetablefilling.Heretempehreplacesthemeat,butchoppedseitanorblackbeansmaybeusedinstead.It'salonglistofingredients,butallarefoundatthesupermarket.
8ouncestempeh 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
11⁄2teaspoonssalt
1⁄4teaspoonblackpepper
1⁄2cupketchup
1⁄2cupraisins
1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice
11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
1⁄2cupyelloworwhitecornmeal
1teaspoonsugar 1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄2cupveganmargarine
1⁄3cupplus2teaspoonssoymilk
2teaspoonsDijonmustard
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainwell,chop,andsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat,addonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.
3.Stirinthechoppedtempeh,oregano,cumin,crushedredpepper,the1⁄2teaspoonsalt,andblackpepper.Cook5minuteslonger,thenreducetheheattolowandstirintheketchup,raisins,andorangejuice.Simmeruntilflavorshaveblendedandliquidhasevaporated,about15minutes.Setasidetocool.
4.Preheattheovento400°F.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheflour,cornmeal,sugar,theremaining1teaspoonsalt,andbakingpowder.Pulsetoblend.Addthemargarine,soymilk,andmustard.
Processuntilasoftdoughforms. 5.Dividethedoughinto6equalpiecesandrollthemoutinto7-inchcirclesonalightlyfloured
worksurface. 6.Dividethefillingmixtureontoonehalfofeachdoughcircle.Foldtheotherhalfofthedoughover
thefillingandcrimptheedgestosealthefillinginside. 7.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,25to30minutes.Servehot.
QuickPinto-PotatoEmpanadas
Makes4empanadas Thisisagreatwaytouseupleftoverbakedpotatoes.(Ialwaystossanextrapotatoortwointheoventohaveonhandforjustsucharecipe.)Ifyoudon'thaveanycookedpotatoes,youcanquickly"bake"oneinthemicrowave,butbesuretopiercetheskinfirstsoitdoesn'tburst.Unlikethepreviousempanadarecipe,thisoneusesready-madepuffpastrysoitisgreatifyou'reshortontime.
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed
1smallbakedrussetpotato,peeledandcoarselychopped 1⁄2cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought
1⁄2teaspoonchilipowder
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1sheetfrozenpuffpastry,thawed
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Inamediumbowl,mashthebeansslightlywithafork.Addthepotato,salsa,chilipowder,salt,andpepper.Mashwellandsetaside.
2.Rolloutthepastryonalightlyflouredboardanddivideintoquarters. 3.Spoonthebeanmixtureontothefourpiecesofdough,dividingevenly.Foreachempanada,fold
oneendofthedoughoverthefillingtomeettheoppositeendofthedough.Useyourfingerstosealandcrimptheedgestoenclosethefilling.Useaforktopiercethetopofempanadasandplacethemonanungreasedbakingsheet.
4.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.
LentilWalnutPasties
Makes4to6pasties Theseheartypastrypackagestakealittleextratimetoprepare,butthedeliciousresultisworththeeffort.Tosavetime,assemblethemaheadandrefrigerateforupto1day,covered.Then,justpopthemintheoven.Servethesewithafruityrelishorchutney.
2cupsall-purposeflour 11⁄2teaspoonsbakingpowder
11⁄2teaspoonssalt
2⁄3cupveganmargarine,softened
1⁄3cupsoymilk
1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallpotato,peeledandshredded 1mediumcarrot,finelychopped 1⁄2cupmincedonion
2garliccloves,minced 1teaspoonsoysauce 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄2teaspoondriedsavory
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1cupcookedbrownlentils 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedwalnuts
1.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,and1teaspoonofthesalt.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Slowlystirinthesoymilk,addingjustenoughtoformadough.
2.Wrapthedoughinplasticwrapandrefrigeratefor20minutes.Preheattheovento375°F.Greaseabakingsheetandsetaside.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthepotato,carrot,onion,garlic,soysauce,thyme,savory,pepper,andremaining1⁄2teaspoonsalt.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoft,about10minutes.Stirinthecookedlentilsandthewalnutsandsetaside.
4.Rollthechilleddoughoutonalightlyflouredworksurfaceuntilabout1⁄8inchthickandusea4-inchroundcookiecutter(ortherimofa4-inchbowlorglass)tocutthedoughintofour4-inchcircles.
5.Placeabout¾cupofthefillinginthecenterofeachdoughcircle.Overlapthedoughandpinchtheedgestogethertoformahalfcircle.Rolluptheendstomakeasmoothedge.
6.Placethepastiesonthepreparedbakingsheet.Brushwithalittleoilandbakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Servehot.
MushroomTurnovers
Makes4turnovers SimilartoanempanadaandinspiredbytheCornishpasty,athyme-scentedmushroomfillingisthestarofthesesavoryturnovers.Foraddedbulk,youcanincludesomechoppedcookedpotatotothefilling.Theportabilityoftheseturnoversmakesthemideallunchboxfare,whileatthesametimetheycanlookratherelegantplatedontopofabrownsauce.Smallerversionswouldbetastyasanappetizer,too.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallonion,minced 1garlicclove,minced 3cupsslicedwhitemushrooms 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄2teaspoondriedsavory
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄2cupfrozenpeas,thawed
1⁄2cupvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought,orpureedtofu
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1sheetfrozenpuffpastry,thawed 1tablespoonsoymilk
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthemushrooms,thyme,savory,andcayenne.Coverandcookuntiljusttender,about5minutes.
2.Uncoverandcontinuetocookuntiltheliquidhasevaporated.Removefromtheheatandsetasidetocool.Stirinthepeasandsourcreamandseasontotastewithsaltandpepper.Setaside.
3.Rolloutthepastryanddivideintoquarters.Spoonthemushroommixtureintothecenterofeachpieceofpastry,dividingevenly.
4.Foldthepastryinhalfoverthefillingtoenclosethefilling.Useyourfingerstopresstheedgestogethertosealthefillinginside.
5.Brusheachturnoverwithsoymilkandpiercethetopwithafork.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,15to20minutes.Servewarm.
Indian-StylePizza
Makes2servings Uttappam,thesavorySouthernIndianpancake,sometimescalled"Indianpizza,"istheinspirationforthisdelightfultastetreat.Semolinaflour,calledsooji,isavailableinIndianmarketsandgourmetgrocers.Ifunavailable,usehalfregularall-purposeflourandhalfchickpeaflour.Thisrecipemakestwo"personalpan"-sizeuttappam.Iliketoservethemwithavegetablesambarandcoconutchutney.
1cupveganplainyogurt 1cupsemolinaflour 1tablespooncornstarch 1⁄3cupplus2tablespoonswater
1mediumcarrot,grated 1hotormildgreenchile,seededandfinelyminced 1⁄3cupmincedonion
1⁄4cupplus1tablespoonchoppedfreshcilantro
1⁄4cupfinelychoppedunsaltedcashews
¾teaspoongroundcoriander 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil
1.Placetheyogurtinamediumbowlandwarmitinthemicrowavefor30seconds.Stirintheflourandmixwelltocombine.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethecornstarchwiththe2tablespoonsofwater.Blendwell,thenstiritintotheflourmixture,addingtheremaining1⁄3cupofwatertoformathickbatter.
3.Stirinthecarrot,chile,onion,the1⁄4cupofcilantro,cashews,coriander,andsalt,blendingwell.Setasidefor20minutesatroomtemperature.Preheattheovento250°F.
4.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Pourhalfofthebatterintotheskillet.Coverandcookuntilthebottomislightlybrownedandthebatteriscookedthrough,about5minutes.Becarefulnottoburn.
5.Carefullyslidetheuttapamontoabakingsheetorheatproofplatterandkeepwarmwhileyoucookthesecondonewiththeremainingbatter.
6.Inverteachuttappamontodinnerplates,sprinklewiththeremaining1tablespooncilantro,andservehot.
Soups
Asteamingbowlofsoupisbothsoothingandrestorative.Becauseitisasimpleandinexpensivewaytogethealthyanddeliciousfoodonthetable,soupremainsafavorite,evenintoday'sconvenience-orientedsociety.Innovativeandversatile,soupscanbeenjoyedasafirstcourse,maindish,orevendessert. Soupsoftenhaveveryforgivingrecipes.Ifitturnsouttoothick,addmorewaterorbroth;iftoothin,cookuncoveredtoreduceliquid,addmoresolids,orpureesomeoftheexistingsolids.Toavoidoverseasoning,addtheherbsandspicesjudiciouslyandchecktheseasoningsneartheendofcookingtime. Thefoundationofmostsoupsisabrothorstock,andthischapterincludesseveraldifferentbroths:anall-purposeLightVegetableBroth,aswellasthericherRoastedVegetableBroth,RootVegetableBroth,andMushroomVegetableBroth,allofwhichcanbeusedtoadddepthtoheartiersoups.AlightAsianbroth,calledDashi,canbeusedtoenhancemisosoup,hotandsoursoup,andotherAsiansoups. Sinceflavorintensityandsaltinessofbrothsvarygreatly,mostofthesouprecipesinthisbooklist"salttotaste"ratherthanaprescribedamount.Besuretotasteyoursoupasitcooks,addingmoresaltandotherseasoningsasneeded.Tightlycovered,vegetablebrothkeepswellintherefrigeratorfor3to4daysorinthefreezerforuptothreemonths.Homemadebrothsareeasyandeconomicaltoprepareandfreezewell.Whenfreezing,it'sagoodideatoportionyourbrothsintosmallcontainerssothatyoucanuseonlywhatyouneed. Thesoupsinthischapterareorganizedbytype,beginningwithseveral"clearbroth"soups,manyofwhicharesuitableforfirstcoursesorlightlunches.Heartysoupsfeaturingbeans,grains,ornoodlesarealsoincluded.Thesecanmakesatisfyingmealsinthemselves.Roundingoutthechapterisaselectionofcreamysoupsthataremade,ofcourse,withoutdairy;the"creaminess"comesfrompureedvegetables,beans,andotherhealthfulingredients.Thechapterendswithseveralrefreshingchilledsoups,bothsavoryandsweet. =fastVEGETABLEBROTHS
LightVegetableBroth
Makesabout6cups Thisbasicbrothrecipecanbeconsidered"all-purpose"andcanbeusedinvirtuallyanyrecipeinthisbookcallingforvegetablebroth.Aswithallbrothrecipes,usetheingredientlistasaguide,addingmoreorlessofthevegetablesaccordingtotasteandavailability.
1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumonions,quartered 2mediumcarrots,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 2garliccloves,unpeeledandcrushed 8cupswater 2teaspoonssoysauce 1⁄3cupcoarselychoppedfreshparsley
1bayleaf 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoonblackpeppercorns
1.Inalargestockpot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonions,carrots,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Stirinthewater,soysauce,parsley,bayleaf,salt,andpeppercorns.Bringtoaboilandthenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for11⁄2hours.
2.Setasidetocool,thenstrainthroughafine-meshsieveintoalargebowlorpot,pressingagainstthesolidswiththebackofaspoontoreleasealltheliquid.Discardsolids.Coolbrothcompletely,thenportionintotightlycoveredcontainersandrefrigerateforupto4daysorfreezeforupto3months.
AboutVegetableBroths
Vegetablebrothcangiveextra flavor tosoupsalongwithaddednutrients. Ifyouarenot inclined topreparehomemadebroth,thereareanumberofcommercialproductsthatcanbeusedinstead.Vegetablebrothisavailableincansandasepticorshelf-stablecontainers.Differentbrandsproducebrothofvaryingstrengths,sotrytobeawareofhowtheflavorofaparticularbrothwillaffectyoursoup.Asageneralrulewhenusingcommercialbroth,Irecommendequalproportionsofwatertobrothtodilutethebrothabitandminimizethepotentialforoverpoweringflavor;forexample,use1⁄2cupofwaterforevery
1⁄2cupofbroth.Anotherviablealternativeistousepowderedvegetablebaseorvegetablebouilloncubesorpastetoenrichyoursoup.Perhapstheeasiestwaytobeginpreparingsoup(anddefinitelymosteconomical)istousewaterinsteadofbroth.Ifrequentlyusewater (oftenwith the additionof a little powderedvegetable soupbaseor a bouillon cubeor two) insteadof brothwhenmaking soups, especially hearty ones such as bean soups, since the ingredients impart loads of flavor on their own.Wheningredientsaresimmeredinwater,theliquidtransformsintoalightbroth—albeitlighterthanifyouhadstartedwithabroth,butinmanycases,itisquiteenough.Forthatreason,manyofthesouprecipeswillcallforbrothorwater.Thechoiceisyours.Justbesuretoadjustseasoningsappropriately—asoupmadewithwaterasopposedtobrothwillneedmoresalttobringouttheflavoroftheotheringredients.
RoastedVegetableBroth
Makesabout6cups Roastvegetablespriortoaddingthemtoyourbrothtogivethemadeeperflavor.Thebrothwill,inturn,bericher-tastingandmorefull-bodied.Youcanusethisbrothinanyrecipecallingforvegetablebrothwherearichvegetableflavorisdesired.
1largeonion,thicklysliced 2largecarrots,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 1largepotato,unpeeledandchopped 3garliccloves,unpeeledandcrushed 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 8cupswater 1⁄2cupcoarselychoppedfreshparsley
2bayleaves 1⁄2teaspoonblackpeppercorns
1tablespoonsoysauce
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Inalightlyoiled9x13-inchbakingpan,placetheonion,carrots,celery,potato,andgarlic.Drizzlewiththeoilandsprinklewithsaltandpeppertotaste.Roastthevegetablesuntiltheyareslightlybrowned,turningonce,about30minutestotal.Setasidefor10minutestocoolslightly.
2.Placetheroastedvegetablesinalargestockpot.Addthewater,parsley,bayleaves,peppercorns,soysauce,andsalttotaste.Bringtoaboilandthenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthebrothhasreducedslightlyandisadeepgoldencolor,about1hour.
3.Setasidetocool,thenstrainthroughafine-meshsieveintoalargebowlorpot,pressingagainstthesolidswiththebackofaspoontoreleasealltheliquid.Discardsolids.Coolbrothcompletely,thenportionintotightlycoveredcontainersandrefrigerateforupto4daysorfreezeforupto3months.
RootVegetableBroth
Makesabout6cups Thesweetnessoftherootvegetablescomethroughinthisbroththatworksespeciallywellwhenmakingheartybeansoups,suchastheThreeBeanSoup.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1largeonion,coarselychopped 2mediumcarrots,coarselychopped 2mediumparsnips,coarselychopped 1mediumturnip,coarselychopped 8cupswater 1mediumwhitepotato,unpeeledandquartered 3garliccloves,unpeeledandcrushed ¾cupcoarselychoppedfreshparsley 2bayleaves 1⁄2teaspoonblackpeppercorns
1teaspoonsalt
1.Inalargestockpot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,parsnips,andturnip.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about8minutes.Stirinthewater.Addthepotato,garlic,parsley,bayleaves,peppercorns,andsalt.Bringtoaboilandthenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for11⁄2hours.
2.Setasidetocool,thenstrainthroughafine-meshsieveintoalargebowlorpot,pressingagainstthesolidswiththebackofaspoontoreleasealltheliquid.Discardsolids.Coolbrothcompletely,thenportionintotightlycoveredcontainersandrefrigerateforupto4daysorfreezeforupto3months.
MushroomVegetableBroth
Makesabout6cups Whilethisbrothcancertainlyaddadditionallayersofmushroomflavortoamushroomsoup,Ialsoliketofreezeitinsmallamountsanduseittoenrichsauces,gravies,andgrains.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,unpeeledandquartered 1mediumcarrot,coarselychopped 1celeryribwithleaves,coarselychopped 8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcoarselychopped 5driedshiitakeorporcinimushrooms,soakedin2cupshotwater,drained,soakingliquidstrainedandreserved 3garliccloves,unpeeledandcrushed 1⁄2cupcoarselychoppedfreshparsley
2bayleaves 1⁄2teaspoonblackpeppercorns
1teaspoonsalt 5cupswater
1.Inalargestockpot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,celery,andwhitemushrooms.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.Stirinthesofteneddriedmushroomsandthereservedsoakingliquid,alongwiththegarlic,parsley,bayleaves,peppercorns,salt,andwater.Bringtoaboilandthenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for11⁄2hours.
2.Setasidetocool,thenstrainthroughafine-meshsieveintoalargebowlorpot,pressingagainstthesolidswiththebackofaspoontoreleasealltheliquid.Discardsolids.Coolbrothcompletely,thenportionintotightlycoveredcontainersandrefrigerateforupto4daysorfreezeforupto3months.
Dashi
Makes4cups DashiisadelicateJapanesesoupbroth.Basicvegetariandashi,calledkombudashi,ismadewithjusttwoingredients:kombu(driedkelp)andwater.LookforkombuinnaturalfoodstoresorAsianmarkets.Foralittleextraflavordimension,addadashofgreenonionandalittlesoysauce.
1six-inchpiecekombu(seeheadnote) 4cupswater 2greenonions,coarselychopped 2teaspoonssoysauce Pinchsalt
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethekombuandwaterandletsoakfor1hour.Addgreenonions,soysauce,andsalt.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for20minutes.
2.Setasidetocooltoroomtemperature,thenstrainthebrothintoanothersaucepanorbowl,discardingthekombuandgreenonions.Coolbrothcompletely,thenportionintotightlycoveredcontainersandrefrigerateforupto4daysorfreezeforupto3months.
CLEARBROTHSOUPS
GreensAndBeansSoup
Makes4servings Thisquickandeasysoupcontainsthenutrient-richgoodnessofdarkleafygreensandtheprotein-packedrichnessoftwokindsofbeans.Foraheartierdish,addcookedriceorpastatothesoupafewminutesbeforeservingtime.Youcanusejustonekindofgreenorbean,ifyouprefer,orsubstitutedifferentvarietiesfortheonesgivenhere.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 3largegarliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cancannellinibeans,drainedandrinsed
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed
5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupscoarselychoppedstemmedSwisschard 3cupscoarselychoppedstemmedkale
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandcook,uncovered,1minute.
2.Stirinthebeans,broth,crushedredpepper,andsaltandblackpeppertotasteandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattoasimmer,uncovered,andstirinthegreens.Continuetocookuntilthegreensaretender,15to20minutes.Servehot.
GoldenBeetSoupWithATwist
Makes6servings Thissoupoffersmorethanonetwistontheborschttheme—usinggoldenbeetsinsteadofredandaddingatwistoflemonjustbeforeserving.Ifyoupreferasmoothsoup,pureeitinablenderorfoodprocessorforamorecreamytexture.Thissoupcanbeservedhotorchilled.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 1mediumcarrot,finelychopped 4mediumgoldenbeets,peeledanddiced 1smallyellowbellpepper,chopped 1mediumYukonGoldpotato,diced 5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2teaspoonssugar 1teaspoondriedthyme Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonsmincedfreshdillweedor11⁄2teaspoonsdried,forgarnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrot.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthebeets,bellpepper,andpotatoandcook,uncovered,stirring,for1minute.Stirinthebroth,sugar,andthymeandseasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Cookuntilthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.
2.Servehotor,alternately,setasidetocool,thenrefrigerateuntilchilled.Justbeforeserving,stirinthelemonjuiceandgarnishwiththedill.
Chile-LimeTortillaSoup
Makes4servings Iliketouseseitaninthiszestysoup,butstripsoflightlybrowned,extra-firmtofuwillalsoworkwell.Foranextraembellishment,addsomecookedriceorcornkernelsnearservingtime.Foralessspicysoup,useonlyonechile.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 2serranochiles,seededandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1(4-ounce)canmildchoppedgreenchiles,drained Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro
3tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 3to4(6-inch)corntortillas,cutintostrips 1ripeHassavocado
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Inalargepot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandserranochiles,thenstirinthebroth,seitan,tomatoes,cannedchiles,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for20minutes.Stirinthecilantroandlimejuiceandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
2.Whilethesoupsimmers,spreadthetortillastripsonabakingsheetandbakeuntilcrisp,about8minutes.Pit,peel,anddicetheavocado.Ladlethesoupintobowlsandtopwiththetortillastripsanddicedavocadoandserve.
HeartyMinestroneSoup
Makes4to6servings ThisclassicItalianvegetablesouptastesbetterthedayafteritismadesoplantomakeitaheadoftime.Feelfreetovarythevegetablesasdesired.Forexample,youcansubstitutespinachforthecabbageorusewhitebeansorchickpeasinplaceofthekidneybeans.Insteadofbarley,smallcookedsouppastamakesagoodaddition,butforbestresults,thepastashouldbecookedseparatelyandaddedwhenreadytoserve.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,minced 1celeryrib,chopped 1mediumlargecarrot,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 2cupsshreddedcabbage 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoeswithliquid 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed
1⁄4cuppearlbarley
1⁄4cupsplitpeas,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained
6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,carrot,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthecabbage,tomatoes,beans,barley,andsplitpeas.Addthebroth,oregano,andbasil,andsaltandpeppertotaste.
2.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,partiallycovered,for1hourorlonger,untilthevegetablesaretender.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Addabitmorebrothiftheliquidreducestoomuch.Stirintheparsleyandserve.
BroccoliNoodleSoup
Makes4servings Thekeytothesuccessofthiswholesomesoupistonotovercookthebroccoliorthenoodles—thebroccolishouldbebrightgreenandjusttenderandthenoodlestenderbutfirm.Thisrecipecanbeapatternfornumerousvariations,usingasparagus,zucchini,oranothervegetableinplaceofthebroccoli,orasmallbite-sizepasta(orevenagrain)insteadoftheangelhairpasta.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
3garliccloves,minced 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupssmallbroccoliflorets 2ouncesangelhairpasta,brokenintothirds 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebrothandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.
2.Addthebroccoliandcookfor3minutes,thenbringtoaboilandaddthepasta.Cookuntilthepastaandbroccoliaretender,about5minutes.Reduceheattolow,stirintheparsley,andsimmeranotherminuteorsotoblendflavorsbeforeserving.
PotatoAndKaleSoup
Makes4servings Thisrichbrothysoupissatisfyingenoughtoserveasamaindishfortwoorthreewhenaccompaniedbywarmcrustybread.Foramoresubstantialsoup,sautéslicesofvegansausagelinksuntilbrownedandaddthemwhenreadytoserve.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2largerussetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
1bayleaf Salt 4cupschoppedstemmedkale 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canGreatNorthernbeans,drainedandrinsed
1.Inalargepot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebroth,potatoes,oregano,crushedredpepper,bayleaf,andsalttotaste,andbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for30minutes.
2.Stirinthekaleandthebeansandcookuntilthevegetablesaretender,15to20minuteslonger.Remove,discardthebayleaf,andserve.
ShiitakeMushroomSoupWithSake
Makes4servings ConsiderservingthisdelicatesoupasastartertoaJapanesemealofvegansushiordonburi.Youcanmakethissoupusingalightvegetablebroth,dashi,orevenwater.However,theMushroomVegetableBrothwillofferthedeepestmushroomflavorbase.Substitutemirininplaceofthesake,ifyouprefer.
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 2leeks,whitepartsonly,wellrinsedandchopped 2celeryribswithleaves,chopped 8ouncesfreshshiitakemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,stemmed,andsliced 3tablespoonssake 2tablespoonssoysauce 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheleeksandcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.
2.Stirinthemushrooms,sake,soysauce,andbrothandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthemushroomsaretender,about15minutes.Stirintheparsley,taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.
MushroomMedleySoup
Makes4to6servings Formorecontrastanddepthofflavor,includesomemorels,porcini,oroystermushrooms,ifavailable.Cookedrice,barley,ororzoaddedneartheendofcookingtimethickensthesoup.Formorecolor,texture,andflavor,add1⁄2cupoffrozenbabypeasabout10minutespriortoservingtime.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1largecarrot,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 8ouncesfreshshiitakemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,stemmedandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
8ouncescreminimushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andquartered 8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andquartered 6cupsvegetablebroth,mushroombroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBrothorMushroomVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,or
water 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley
1teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor1⁄2teaspoondried
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
Inalargepot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Stirinallthemushroomsandbroth,andbringtoboil.Reduceheattolow,addtheparsleyandthyme,andseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.Servehot.
GoldenHarvestSoup
Makes4to6servings Turmericisaddedtothepastawatertogiveitagoldenhuetocomplementtheyellowandorangevegetablesinthisvibrantlycoloredsoup.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 2mediumcarrots,chopped 1mediumsweetpotato,peeledandchopped 1mediumyellowbellpepper,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 4largeripeyellowtomatoes,chopped 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1bayleaf 1teaspoonfreshsavoryor1⁄2teaspoondried
Salt Groundcayenne 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
1⁄3cupditaliniorothersmallsouppasta
1⁄4teaspoonturmeric
1.Inalargepot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,sweetpotato,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,broth,bayleaf,savory,andsaltandcayennetotaste.Bringtoaboil,reduceheat,andsimmer,uncovered,30minutes.Addthechickpeasandsimmeranother15minutes.
2.Inamediumsaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheditaliniandturmeric,stirringoccasionally,untilpastaisaldente,about5minutes.Drainwellandstirintothesoup.Removeanddiscardbayleafbeforeserving.Ladlesoupintobowlsandserve.
VersatileVegetableSoup
Makes4to6servings Thisbasicvegetablesouprecipecanbeembellishedatwill,addingmoreorlessofaparticularingredientinfavorofanother,dependingonwhat'sonhandorinseason.Forexample,trychardorkaleinsteadofthecabbageorwhitebeansinsteadofthechickpeas,andsoon.
1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumcarrots,chopped 1largeonion,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 2cupschoppedcabbage 1⁄2mediumredbellpepper,chopped
4smallred-skinnedpotatoes,unpeeledandquartered 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupfreshorfrozengreenpeas,thawed
2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley
1.Inlargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthecarrots,onion,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthecabbage,bellpepper,potatoes,andbroth.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow.
2.Addthechickpeasandsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.About5minutesbeforeserving,stirinthepeas.Addtheparsley,taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.
SummerVegetableSoup
Makes4to6servings Gardenfreshvegetablessuchaszucchini,corn,spinach,andtomatoesstarinthisflavorfulsoup,butothersummerproducesuchasfennel,greenbeans,andchardaregoodchoicesaswell.Althoughitcallsforfreshbasil,feelfreetouseadifferentherbsuchaschervilortarragontochangeuptheflavor.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumleeks,whitepartsplusaninchofgreen,wellrinsedandchopped 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2garliccloves,minced 3smallnewpotatoes,unpeeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1mediumzucchini,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1mediumyellowsummersquash,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices
2freshripetomatoes,diced,or1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 11⁄2cupsfreshcornkernels
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 6cupslightvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2cupschoppedfreshspinach 1⁄4cupfreshbasilleaves,chopped
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheleeks,carrots,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotatoes,zucchini,yellowsquash,tomatoes,corn,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook5minuteslonger,thenstirinthebroth.Bringtoaboil,reduceheattolow,andsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.
2.Stirinthespinachandthebasil,thenladleintosoupbowls,andserve.
CaramelizedFrenchOnionSoup
Makes4servings CaramelizingtheonionsiswhatgivesFrenchonionsoupitsdepthofflavor.Floatingathicksliceoftoastedbreadinittosoakupthatflavoriswhatmakesitfuntoeat.Useamandolineortheslicingdisconyourfoodprocessortocuttheonionsasthinaspossible.
3tablespoonsoliveoil 4mediumVidaliaorothersweetonions,thinlysliced 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄4cupcalvadosorbrandy(optional)
1⁄2cupappleciderorapplejuice
5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1bayleaf Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4slicesFrenchbaguette VeganParmesanorParmasio(optional)
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionsandgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened.Uncoverandcontinuetocookuntiltheonionsareverysoftandbegintocaramelize.Stirinthecalvados,ifusing,thenaddthecider,broth,thyme,andbayleaf,andseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for45minutestoanhourtoallowtheflavorstomingle.
2.Preheatthebroiler.Whenreadytoserve,arrangethebreadslicesonabakingsheetandtopeachwithasmallamountofParmesan,ifusing.Placeunderthebroileruntiltoasted,about1minute.Removeanddiscardthebayleaf.Ladlethesoupinto4bowls,topwithatoastedbreadslice,andserve.
RoastedTomatoSoup
Makes4servings Thissoupisbestmadeinthesummerduringthatshortwindowoftimewhengreat-tastingtomatoesareplentiful.Roastingthetomatoesbringsouttheirnaturalsweetnessandprovidesadepthofflavorthatisunmatched.Thesoupisequallydeliciousservedwarmorchilled.
2poundsripetomatoes,coredandhalved 2largegarliccloves,crushed 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupchoppedredonion
2cupslightvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2cuplightlypackedfreshbasilleaves
1.Preheattheovento450°F.Inalargebowl,combinethetomatoes,garlic,2tablespoonsoftheoil,vinegar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Spreadthetomatomixtureintoa9x13-inchbakingpanandroastuntilthetomatoesbegintodarken,about30minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetaside.
2.Inalargesouppot,heattheremaining1tablespoonofoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilverysoft,about10minutes,stirringoccasionally.Addtheroastedtomatoesandbrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for10minutes.Removefromtheheat,addthebasil,andseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Reheatovermediumheat,ifnecessary.Toservethissoupchilled,refrigerateitforatleast1hourbeforeserving.
VeganMatzoBallSoup
Makes4servings Tofustandsinforeggstomakethematzoballsforthiscomfortingsoup.Therecipeformatzoballsfollowsthisrecipe.Ifyoudon'thavethetimeorinclinationtomakematzoballs,addsomecookednoodleswhenreadytoserveforanequallyrestorativepotofvegetablenoodlesoup.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallonion,finelychopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 3greenonions,chopped 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1teaspoonfreshordrieddillweed 1⁄2teaspoonsalt,ormoreifneeded
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
VeganMatzoBalls(recipefollows)
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegreenonionsandcook3minuteslonger.Stirinthebroth,parsley,dill,salt,andpepper.Youmayneedtoaddadditionalsalt,dependingonthesaltinessofyourbroth.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.
2.Whenreadytoserve,place3ofthematzoballsintoeachsoupbowlandladlethesoupontop.Serveimmediately.
VeganMatzoBalls
Makesabout12matzoballs Ilikemymatzoballsonthefirmside,soIpreferbakingthem.Forlighter,fluffiermatzoballs,boiltheminsteadbyaddingthemtothebrothandsimmering,covered,for30minutes,thenturnofftheheatandsetasidefor20minutes.
1cupmatzomeal 1⁄2teaspoononionpowder
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1cupcrumbleddrainedfirmtofu 1⁄3cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater
2tablespoonsfreshminceddillweed 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1⁄4cupoliveoil
1.Inamediumbowl,combinethematzomeal,onionpowder,salt,andpepper.Setaside.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetofu,broth,dill,parsley,andoilandpuree.Stirthetofumixtureintothematzomixtureandblendwell.Coverthebowlandrefrigeratefor1hourorovernight.
3.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Dividethematzomixtureinto12equalportions.Useyourhandstoformthemixtureintotightlypackedballsandarrangeontheoiledbakingsheet.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeforabout30minutes.Setasidetocool.Servewarm.
Vietnamese-StyleNoodleSoup
Makes4servings ThisflavorfulsoupisavariationoftheVietnamesenoodlesoupcalledpho,whichistraditionallymadewithbeef.Althoughsomeoftheingredientsmaysoundexotic,theyareallavailableinwell-stockedsupermarkets,naturalfoodstores,andAsianmarkets.AccompanywiththeSesame-CilantroScallionPancakes.
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumonion,coarselychopped 1serranoorotherhotgreenchile,seededandchopped 1tablespooncoarselychoppedfreshginger 3tablespoonssoysauce 2wholestaranise 5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2tablespoonsbarleymisopaste 2tablespoonshoisinsauce 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄2cuphotwater
4ouncesdriedricenoodles 6ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutintostrips 1⁄2cupfreshbeansprouts,forgarnish
3greenonions,chopped,forgarnish 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthechileandgingerandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Stirinthesoysauce,anise,andbroth.Simmer,uncovered,for45minutestoallowflavorstoblend.Strainthesoupandreturnittothepot,discardingthesolids.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethemiso,hoisin,limejuice,andwaterandaddtothesoup.Stirinthenoodlesandtheseitan.Cookuntilthenoodlesaresoft,about10minutes.
3.Ladlethesoupinto4bowls,garnishwithbeansprouts,greenonions,andcilantro,andserve.
MisoSoup
Makes4servings Misoisfermentedsoybeanpaste,witharichsaltyflavor,knownforitsrestorativequalities,especiallyinJapanwhereitiseatendaily,evenforbreakfast.Quickandeasytoprepare,traditionalmisosoupisusuallylittlemorethanmisopastedissolvedindashiorwaterwithabitofgreenonion,slicedmushrooms,ordicedtofu.Shreddeddaikonorcarrot,aswellaswakameorotherseavegetables,makesagoodadditionaswell.
5cupswater 2tablespoonssoysauce,ortotaste 4whitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄4cupchoppedgreenonions
3tablespoonsmellowwhitemisopaste 6ouncesextra-firmtofu,cutintosmalldice
1.Inalargesouppot,bringthewaterandsoysaucetoaboil.Addthemushroomsandgreenonions.Reducetheheattolowandsimmerfor5minutestosoftenthevegetables.
2.Place1⁄2cupofthehotsoupintoasmallbowlandaddthemisopaste,blendingwell.Stirtheblendedmisointothesoupandsimmerfor2minutes.Donotboil.Addthetofuandadjusttheseasonings,addingalittlemoremisopasteorsoysauceifneeded,andserve.
HotAndSourSoup
Makes4servings Theamazingvarietyoftextureandflavorelementsmayexplainwhythisdeliciousandinvigoratingsoupisaclassic.Freshshiitakesarepreferred,butdriedmaybeusedinapinch.Strawmushroomsmakeagoodaddition,asdoreconstitutedlilystems,availableatAsianmarkets.
1cupfreshshiitakemushroomcaps,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inch-thickstrips
1(6-ounce)canbambooshoots,drained,rinsed,andcutintomatchsticks 1(6-ounce)canwaterchestnuts,drained,rinsed,andcutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions
2garliccloves,minced 3tablespoonsricevinegar 3tablespoonssoysauce 1teaspoonmincedfreshginger 1teaspoonAsianchilipaste 6cupslightvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespooncornstarchblendedwith3tablespoonswater 6ouncesfirmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1tablespoontoastedsesameoil
1.Inalargesouppot,combinethemushrooms,bambooshoots,waterchestnuts,greenonions,garlic,vinegar,soysauce,ginger,andchilipaste.Stirinthebrothandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmerfor30minutes.
2.Returntoaboilandstirinthecornstarchmixture,stirringuntilthesoupthickensslightly.Addthetofu,thenturnofftheheatanddrizzlewiththesesameoil,andserve.
TomYum
Makes4servings ThisfragrantThaisoupisredolentoflemongrass,ginger,chilepaste,andcilantro.Atthefirstsignofacold,asteamingbowlofthisspicyandflavorfulsoupcanbeasoothingcomfort,ifnotasurefirecure.Iflemongrassisunavailable,substitutethezestofonelemon.
1mediumonion,quarteredandthinlysliced 1tablespoonmincedfreshlemongrass,whitepartonly 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1teaspoonAsianchilipaste 3tablespoonssoysauceorNothin'FishyNamPla 6cupslightvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
4greenonions,chopped 2smallripetomatoes,cutintowedges 1(14-ounce)canstrawmushrooms,drainedandrinsed 1⁄2cupfrozenbabypeas
3tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1.Inalargesouppot,combinetheonion,lemongrass,ginger,chilepaste,andsoysauce.Stirinthebrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmerfor20minutes.
2.Strainthebroththroughafine-meshsieveintoanotherpot,discardingthesolids.Tothestrainedbroth,addthetofu,greenonions,tomatoes,mushrooms,peas,cilantro,limejuice,andsugarandsimmer10minuteslonger.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.
HEARTYSOUPS
Ribollita
Makes4servings Literallymeaning"reboiled,"ribollitaisaTuscanvegetableandbeansoup,similartoaminestronebutmadethickandheartybytheadditionofItalianbread.Thiseconomical,stick-to-your-ribssouphaslongbeenafavoriteinmyfamily.
3tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 3cupsshreddedcabbage 2cupschoppedstemmedkale 1mediumrussetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansGreatNorthernorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4thickslicesItalianbread,toastedandcutinto1⁄2-inchcubes
1.Inalargesouppot,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addcabbage,kale,potato,tomatoes,beans,broth,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaresoft,about1hour.
2.Dividethebreadamong4soupbowls.Ladlethesoupoverthebread,drizzlewiththeremainingtablespoonoil,andserve.
TuscanTomatoAndBreadSoup
Makes4servings Likeribollita,thisTuscansoupisarichthickbreadsoup.Here,tomatoesstealtheshowwithoutcompetingwithothervegetables.Iffreshtomatoesaren'tattheirpeak,substitutecanneddicedtomatoes.
4cupscubedItalianbread 1⁄4cupoliveoil
4garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 2freshripetomatoes,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Tornfreshbasilleaves,forgarnish
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Spreadthebreadcubesonabakingsheetandbakeuntillightlytoasted,about20minutes,stirringonceabouthalfwaythrough.
2.Inalargesouppotovermediumheat,heat2tablespoonsoftheoil.Addthegarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about1minute.Stirinthecannedandfreshtomatoes,broth,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmerfor30minutes.
3.Dividethetoastedbreadamong4bowlsandladlethesoupoverthebread.Thebreadshouldabsorbmostoftheliquidinthesoup.Garnishwithbasilleaves,drizzlewiththeremaining2tablespoonsoil,andserve.
MoroccanVermicelliVegetableSoup
Makes4to6servings HarissaisazestyNorthAfricancondimentavailableatspecialtygrocers.Foraspiciersoup,swirlinasmallamountofharissasauceatservingtime,orpassabowlofharissaatthetableforeveryonetoaddaccordingtotaste.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallonion,chopped 1largecarrot,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 3smallzucchini,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 2tablespoonstomatopaste 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
2teaspoonssmokedpaprika 1teaspoongroundcumin 1teaspoonza'atarspice(optional) 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 4ouncesvermicelli 2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro,forgarnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthezucchini,tomatoes,tomatopaste,chickpeas,paprika,cumin,za'atar,andcayenne.Addthebrothandsalttotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.
2.Shortlybeforeserving,stirinthevermicelliandcookuntilthenoodlesaretender,about5minutes.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnishwithcilantro,andserve.
MulligatawnySoup
Makes4to6servings Mulligatawnyliterallymeans"pepperwater,"fromtheTamilwordsmolegoo(pepper)andtunes(water).OriginallyavegetarianIndiansauce,theBritishaddedmeatandvariousotheringredientstocreateasoup.Riceandlentilscombinewithvegetablesandspicestomakethisveganversionawarmingandsubstantialsoup.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 1celeryrib,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 1serranoorotherhotgreenchile,seededandminced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1tablespoonhotormildcurrypowder 5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2cupredlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupbrownbasmatirice
1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1GrannySmithapple,finelychopped 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,celery,bellpepper,garlic,andchile.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,stirringoccasionally,about10minutes.Stirinthegingerandcurrypowderandcook,uncovered,for1minute.Addthebrothandlentils,andbringtoaboil.Reduceheatandsimmer,uncovered,for30minutes.
2.Whenthesoupisdone,seasonwiththesaltandblackpeppertotaste.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Addthericeandcookovermediumheatuntiltender,about30minutes.
3.Addthecoconutmilk,apple,andlemonjuice.Toserve,ladlethesoupintobowlsandsprinklewithcilantro.
Southern-StyleBeans-And-RiceSoupWithCollards
Makes4to6servings Beans,grains,andgreensareanutritiouscombination,andwithsomanyvarietiesavailable,thecombinationsseemlimitless.Inthisrichandflavorfulsoup,twostrictlySoutherningredients—collardsandblack-eyedpeas—arepairedwithnutritiousandnuttybrownrice.Thecollardsarecookedseparatelybeforeaddingtothesouptoremovebitterness.Ifcollardsareunavailable,otherdarkgreenssuchaskalemaybeused.
6cupscoarselychoppedstemmedcollardgreens 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansblack-eyedpeas,drainedandrinsed 5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cuplong-grainbrownrice
Tabascosauce,forserving
1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthecollardsuntiltender,about20minutes.Drainandsetaside.
2.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirintheblack-eyedpeas,broth,cookedcollards,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow,addtherice,andsimmer,uncovered,untilthericeiscooked,about30minutes.ServewithTabascosauce.
ChickpeaAndFennelSoup
Makes4servings InSardiniatheymakeachickpeaandfennelsoupusingawildfennelthathasnobulb,justfronds.Thisversionusesbulb,fronds,andgroundfennelseedtomaximizethefennelflavor.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1mediumfennelbulbwithfronds,chopped 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canschickpeas,drainedandrinsed 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1teaspoongroundfennelseed 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cuporzoorothersouppasta
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,garlic,andthefennelbulb,reservingthefronds.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoftened,about5minutes.
2.Addthechickpeas,tomatoes,broth,fennelseed,andcrushedredpepper.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for30minutes.
3.Stirintheorzoand1⁄4cupofthereservedfennelfrondsandcontinuecookinguntiltheorzoistender,about10minutes.Ladleintobowls,garnishwiththereservedfennelfronds,andserve.
FarroAndWhiteBeanSoupWithItalianParsley
Makes6servings FarroisanancientgrainpopularinTuscany,whereIfirstenjoyedthissoupinarestaurantinthecharmingtownofLucca.Farroisnaturallyhighinfiberandcontainssignificantlymoreproteinthanwheat.Itisfrequentlyconfusedwithspeltoremmerwheat;thoughsimilar,ittakessignificantlylongertocook.
3tablespoonsoliveoil 2celeryribs,chopped 2mediumcarrots,chopped 3mediumshallots,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1cupfarro 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 2bayleaves 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canscannelliniorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 1⁄4cupchoppedflat-leafparsley
1.Inlargesouppot,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthecelery,carrots,shallots,andgarlic.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,for5minutes.
2.Addthefarrotothepotalongwiththebroth,tomatoes,bayleaves,salt,andpepper.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandcook,uncovered,untilthevegetablesandfarroaretender,about1hour.Addthebeansandparsleyandsimmer20minuteslonger,addingmorebrothifthesoupbecomestoothick.Removeanddiscardbayleavesbeforeserving.
3.Ladleintobowls,drizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonoil,andserve.
GumboZ'Herbes
Makes6servings Therearemanyvariationsofgumbo,theCreoleclassic,butgumboz'herbesisanaturaladditiontoavegancookbook;itisatraditionalmeatlesssoupmadewithatleastsevenkindsofgreens,suchascollards,kale,chicory,andspinach.Awidevarietyofgreensarenowreadilyavailableinbulk,souseasmanyasyouwish.Filépowder(groundsassafrasleaves)isusedtothickenandflavorthesoup;ifitisunavailable,simplyomitit—you'llstillhaveadeliciousgumbo.
1⁄4cupoliveoil
1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1⁄4cupall-purposeflour
1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1teaspoondriedmarjoram 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
7cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 4cupschoppedstemmedfreshspinach 4cupschoppedstemmedkale 2mediumbuncheswatercress,toughstemsremoved,chopped 1mediumbunchchicory Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed
1⁄2cupchoppedfreshparsley
1teaspoonTabascosauce,ortotaste 1⁄2teaspoongumbofilépowder(optional)
3cupshotcookedlong-grainwhiterice
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.
2.Stirintheflourandcook,stirringconstantly,untiltheflourdarkenstoabrownishcolor,about10minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,marjoram,cayenne,andbrothandbringtoaboil.Addthespinach,kale,watercress,andchicory.Reduceheattolow,seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste,andsimmer,stirringoccasionally,untilthevegetablesaretender,about20minutes.
3.Addthebeans,parsley,andTabascoandcook10minuteslonger.Stirinfilépowder,ifdesired,andremovefromheat.
4.Spoon1⁄2cupofriceintoeachshallowsoupbowl,ladlegumboovertherice,andserve.
Two-PotatoSoupWithRainbowChard
Makes6servings Inadditiontovibrantrainbowchard,Iuseunpeeledredpotatoes,sweetpotatoes,andredoniontoaddcolortothisheartysoup.Ifrainbowchardisunavailable,regularSwisschardoranydarkgreen,suchasspinachorkale,willdo.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumleek,whitepartonly,wellrinsedandchopped 2garliccloves,minced 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1poundredpotatoes,unpeeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1poundsweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1mediumbunchrainbowchard,toughstemsremovedandcoarselychopped
1.Inlargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,leek,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebroth,potatoes,andcrushedredpepperandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste,andsimmer,uncovered,for15minutes.
2.Stirinthechardandcookuntilthevegetablesaretender,about15minuteslongerandserve.
SweetPotatoAndPeanutSoupWithBabySpinach
Makes4servings Adelectablemergerofflavorsandtextures,thiscolorfulsoupcombinesbrightchunksofsweetpotatoandstrandsofvividgreenspinachinasilkybrothenrichedwithpeanutbutter.Despitetherich,complexflavor,thisdelicioussoupisextremelysimpletomake.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 11⁄2poundssweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto
1⁄2-inchdice
6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄8teaspoongroundnutmeg
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4cupsfreshbabyspinach
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthesweetpotatoesandbrothandcook,uncovered,untilthepotatoesaretender,about30minutes.
2.Ladleaboutacupofhotbrothintoasmallbowl.Addthepeanutbutterandstiruntilsmooth.Stirthepeanutbuttermixtureintothesoupalongwiththecayenne,nutmeg,andsaltandpeppertotaste.
3.About10minutesbeforereadytoserve,stirinthespinach,andserve.
MexicanFideoSoupWithPintoBeans
Makes4servings FideoistheMexicanwordforathinpastathatissoldincoils.Beforebuyingthenoodlescheckthepackageincasetheyaremadewitheggs.Regularvermicelliorangelhairpastacanbeusedinstead.
3tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 3garliccloves,chopped 8ouncesfideo,vermicelli,orangelhairpasta,brokeninto2-inchpieces 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,rinsedanddrained
1(4-ounce)canchoppedhotormildgreenchiles 1teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Stirinthegarlicandcook1minutelonger.Removetheonionmixturewithaslottedspoonandsetaside.
2.Inthesamepot,heattheremaining2tablespoonsofoilovermediumheat,addthenoodles,andcookuntilgolden,stirringfrequently,5to7minutes.Becarefulnottoburnthenoodles.
3.Stirinthetomatoes,beans,chiles,cumin,oregano,broth,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirintheonionmixtureandsimmeruntilthevegetablesandnoodlesaretender,10to15minutes.Ladleintosoupbowls,garnishwithcilantro,andserve.
BlackBeanSoupWithASplash
Makes4to6servings Sherrymakesagoodadditiontothiscreamysmoothblackbeansoup,butsincenoteveryoneatyourtablemayagree,servethesherryseparatelysotheycanaddtheirownsplashatwill.Forafunpresentation,servethesherryinacruetorshotglasses.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,finelychopped 1celeryrib,finelychopped 2mediumcarrots,finelychopped 1smallgreenbellpepper,finelychopped 2garliccloves,minced 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 41⁄2cupscookedor3(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsed
1teaspoondriedthyme 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish 1⁄3cupdrysherry
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,carrots,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntiltender,stirringoccasionally,about10minutes.Addthebroth,beans,thyme,salt,andcayenne.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthesouphasthickened,about45minutes.
2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Reheatifnecessary.
3.Ladlethesoupintobowlsandgarnishwithparsley.Serveaccompaniedbythesherry.
SpicyBlackBeanOrzoSoup
Makes4to6servings Orzo,thediminutiverice-shapedpasta,addsaninterestingtexturalnuancetothisheartysoup,whilesun-driedtomatoesprovideanaddedflavordimension.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 1tablespoonchilipowder 1teaspoondriedoregano 41⁄2cupscookedor3(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsed
1smalljalapeño,seededandfinelychopped(optional) 1⁄4cupmincedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes
4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1cupwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cuporzo
2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Stirinthechilipowder,oregano,beans,jalapeño,ifusing,tomatoes,broth,water,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmerfor30minutestoblendflavors.
2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Cookthesoup15minuteslongerovermediumheat.Taste,adjustingseasonings,andaddmorewaterifnecessary.
3.Whilethesoupissimmering,cooktheorzoinapotofboilingsaltedwater,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about5minutes.Draintheorzoanddivideitamongthesoupbowls.Ladlethesoupintothebowls,garnishwithcilantro,andserve.
BlackBeanAndCornSoup
Makes4servings Thissoupisafavoriteinmyhouse,thankstothewaythecornkernelsaddaburstofsweetness,especiallywithagenerousadditionofhotsauce.Onlyaportionofthesoupispureedtoaddflavorandcreaminesswhilestillleavinglotsoftextureandcolor.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumredoryellowbellpepper,chopped 1mediumcarrot,minced 4garliccloves,minced 1teaspoongroundcumin 1teaspoondriedoregano 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 41⁄2cupscookedor3(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,rinsedanddrained
6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2cupsfresh,frozen,orcannedcornkernels 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Tabascosauce,toserve
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,carrot,andgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Uncoverandstirinthecuminandoregano,tomatoes,beans,andbroth.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for30minutes,stirringoccasionally.
2.Pureeaboutone-thirdofthesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblender,orinablenderorfoodprocessor,thenreturntothepot.Addthecorn,andsimmeruncovered,for10minutestoheatthroughandblendflavors.
3.Justbeforeserving,stirinthelemonjuiceandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Ladleintobowlsandservewithhotsauceontheside.
ThreeBeanSoup
Makes4to6servings Thecolorsofthebeansplaynicelyagainstoneanother,makingthisasoupthatisbothsatisfyingandappealing.It'squicktoassemblewhenyouusecannedbeans,anditmakesaneconomicalandfillingmaindish.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 1cupchoppedcelery 2garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cannavyorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed
4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1tablespoonsoysauce 1teaspoondriedthyme 1bayleaf Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.Uncover,andstirinthetomatoes,allthebeans,andthebroth.Addthesoysauce,thyme,andbayleafandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.
2.Removethebayleafanddiscardbeforeserving.Addtheparsleyandserve.
SpicyPintoBeanSoup
Makes4servings FlavorsoftheSouthwestconvergeinthissatisfyingsoupflavoredwithasmokyheat,courtesyofthechipotlechile.It'sdeliciouswithafewcornchipsaddedtoeachbowlforabitofcrunch.
41⁄2cupscookedor3(15.5-ounce)canspintobeans,drainedandrinsed
1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1teaspoonchipotlechileinadobo 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1⁄4cupchoppedcelery
2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish
1.Inafoodprocessor,puree11⁄2cupsofthepintobeanswiththetomatoesandchipotle.Setaside. 2.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,andgarlic.Coverand
cookuntilsoft,stirringoccasionally,about10minutes.Stirinthecumin,oregano,broth,pureedbeanmixture,andtheremaining3cupsbeans.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
3.Bringtoaboilandreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,stirringoccasionally,untiltheflavorsareincorporatedandthesoupishot,about15minutes.Ladleintobowls,garnishwithcilantro,andserve.
SobaAndGreenLentilSoup
Makes4to6servings Greenlentils(alsocalledFrenchlentils)aretinyslate-greendiscsthatholdtheirshapebetterthanotherlentilsandcomplementtheheartyflavorofbuckwheatsobainthissatisfyingsoup.Otherlentilscanbesubstituted,butkeepinmindtheymaygetmushyifovercooked.Theadditionofafewcupsofdarkgreens,suchasspinachorchard,duringthelastfewminutesofcookingturnsthisintoagreatone-dishmeal.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,minced 1mediumcarrot,halvedlengthwiseandsliceddiagonally 2garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1cupgreen(French)lentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 1teaspoondriedthyme 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4ouncessobanoodles,brokenintothirds
1.Inalargesouppotovermediumheat,heattheoil.Addtheonion,carrot,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.Uncoverandstirinthetomatoes,lentils,thyme,andbrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattomedium,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andcoverandsimmeruntilthelentilsarejusttender,about45minutes.
2.Stirinthenoodlesandcookuntiltender,about10minuteslonger,andserve.
WhiteAndWildMushroomBarleySoup
Makes4to6servings Acombinationofbothwhiteandwildmushroomsgivesthisclassicsoupextradimension.Forevenmoremushroomflavor,usemushroombrothforatleastaportionoftheliquid.Aswithmostsoupsandstews,theamountofsaltyouneedtoadddependsonhowmuchbrothvs.waterisusedandthesaltinessofthebroth—itcouldmeanthedifferencebetweenusingjustone-halfteaspoonofsaltorclosertotwoteaspoons.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 2celeryribs,chopped 12ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andsliced 8ouncescremini,shiitake,orotherwildmushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1cuppearlbarley 7cupsvegetableormushroombroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBrothorMushroomVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1teaspoondrieddillweed Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Uncoverandstirinthemushrooms,barley,broth,dillweed,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthebarleyandvegetablesaretender,about40minutes.
2.Addtheparsley,taste,adjustseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.
GreenAndYellowSplitPeaSoup
Makes4to6servings Thisverycreamysoupisalovelyshadeofpalegreen,owingtothecombinedgreenandyellowsplitpeas.Youcanalsomakethesoupusingallgreenorallyellowsplitpeas,ifyouprefer.Iusewaterratherthanbrothtomakepeasoupsincethedistinctiveflavordoesn'treallyneedhelpfrombroth.Naturallyheartyandprotein-rich,thesoupdoesn'trequirefurtherembellishment,buttheoptionalvegankielbasa(Tofurkybrand)isatastyoption.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 1mediumpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchdice
8ouncesgreensplitpeas,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 8ouncesyellowsplitpeas,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 7cupswater 1bayleaf 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
8ouncesslicedvegankielbasa(optional)
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andceleryandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotato,greenandyellowsplitpeas,water,bayleaf,salt,andpepperandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,andsimmer,stirringoccasionally,untilthepeasareverysoftandthesoupisthick,about1hour.
2.Addvegankielbasa,ifusing,andsimmeranother15to20minutes,addingmorewaterifthesoupbecomestoothick.Removeanddiscardbayleafbeforeserving.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.
RiceAndPeaSoup
Makes4servings RiceandpeasareapopularcombinationinVeniceandthiscomfortingsoup,knownasrisiebisi,isagoodexampleofwhythisisso.Arboriorice(usedinrisotto)isthechoiceherebecauseitsinherentcreaminessaddsavelvetytexturetothissoup.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,minced 2garlicclovesminced 1cupArboriorice 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1(16-ounce)bagfrozenpetitegreenpeas 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshflat-leafparsley
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftenedabout5minutes.
2.Uncoverandaddtherice,broth,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow.Coverandsimmeruntilthericebeginstosoften,about30minutes.
3.Stirinthepeasandcook,uncovered,for15to20minuteslonger.Stirintheparsleyandserve.
LemonyLentilAndRiceSoup
Makes6servings Asmallamountoflemonjuiceaddsacleanrefreshingtastetothisheartysoup.Sincethisrecipecallsforwater,andboththelentilsandriceneedenoughsaltaddedtobringouttheirflavor,besuretoaddenoughsalt—atleast1teaspoon.Thissoupisverythick,soyoumayneedtoaddextraliquid,especiallyifmakingitaheadandreheatinglater.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1celeryrib,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice
11⁄4cupsbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained
¾cuplong-grainbrownrice 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 2cupstomatojuice 2bayleaves 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
6cupswater 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andcelery.Coverandcookuntiltender,about10minutes.
2.Addthelentils,rice,tomatoes,tomatojuice,bayleaves,cumin,water,salt,andpepper.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattomediumlow,andsimmer,uncovered,untillentilsandricearetender,about1hour.
3.Justbeforeserving,removeanddiscardthebayleaves,andstirinthelemonjuiceandparsley.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.
MoroccanLentilAndChickpeaSoup
Makes4servings Lemonandgingeraddrefreshingnotesandspicyharissa(afieryNorthAfricansaucemadewithchiles,garlic,andspices)addssomeheattothissatisfyingsoupinspiredbytheclassicMoroccansoup,harira.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,chopped 2garliccloves,chopped 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1⁄2teaspoonturmeric
1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1cupdriedbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1to2teaspoonsHarissaSauce
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilslightlysoftened,about5minutes.Stirintheginger,turmeric,andcumin.Addthetomatoes,lentils,chickpeas,andbroth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
2.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthelentilsandvegetablesaresoft,about1hour.
3.About10minutesbeforeserving,stirinthelemonjuiceandharissa.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.
CornAndPotatoChowder
Makes4to6servings Isthisacornchowderwithpotatoesorapotatochowderwithcorn?Onceyoutastethisrichandflavorfulsoup,you'llrealizethereisnowronganswer.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 3mediumYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledanddiced 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupsfresh,frozen,orcannedcornkernels 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 1tablespoonmincedgreenonionsorchives,forgarnish
1.Inlargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcelery.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoftened,about10minutes.
2.Addthepotatoes,broth,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthepotatoesbegintosoften,about30minutes.
3.Addthecornandsimmer15minuteslonger.Pureeabouthalfthesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilkandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
4.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnishwithgreenonions,andserve.
CurriedButternutAndRedLentilSoupWithChard
Makes4servings Thisbeautifulsouphasarichcomplexityofflavorthattasteslikeittookhourstomake.Serveitwithwarmroti,parantha,orotherIndianbread.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumbutternutsquash,peeledanddiced 1garlicclove,minced 1tablespoonmincedfreshginger 1tablespoonhotormildcurrypowder 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1cupredlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupschoppedstemmedSwisschard
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,squash,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.
2.Stirinthegingerandcurrypowder,thenaddthetomatoes,lentils,broth,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthelentilsandvegetablesaretender,stirringoccasionally,about45minutes.
3.About15minutesbeforeserving,stirinthechard.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.
TomatoOrzoSoup
Makes4servings Sincegreat-tastingfreshtomatoesareofteninshortsupply,thisrecipecallsforbothcannedandfreshtomatoestomaintainagoodbalanceofflavor.Soymilkaddscreaminessandorzoprovidestexture.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1celeryrib,minced 3garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 3cupschoppedfreshripetomatoes 2tablespoonstomatopaste 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Pinchsugar 2bayleaves Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 11⁄2cupscookedorzo
2tablespoonschoppedfreshbasil,forgarnish
1.Inlargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthecannedandfreshtomatoes,tomatopaste,broth,sugar,andbayleaves.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolow,cover,andsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about20minutes.
2.Removeanddiscardbayleaves.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilk,taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andheatthrough.
3.Spoonabout1⁄3cupoftheorzointothebottomofeachbowl,ladlethehotsoupontop,andservesprinkledwiththebasil.
LaksaComeHome
Makes4servings ThisspicysoupcombinesmanyelementsoftheheartySingaporesoupknownaslaksa;mosttraditionalversionscallforfreshlaksaleaves,candlenuts,andotherhard-to-finditems.Thisversionhasbeenadaptedforthehomekitchenwithreadilyavailableingredients.Ricenoodlesmaybeusedinsteadofthelinguine,ifyouprefer.
12ounceslinguine 1cupchoppedonion 5driedredchiles,softenedfor30minutesinhotwater 1lemongrassstalk,whitepartonly,crushed 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1⁄2teaspoonturmeric
2teaspoonsgroundcoriander 1tablespoonhotormildcurrypowder 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1teaspoonsalt Freshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2teaspoonssugar
8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄2-inchcubes
1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1tablespoonAsianchilepaste 1cupfreshbeansprouts,blanched 3greenonions,sliced 1cupcoarselychoppedpineapple(optional) 1mediumcucumber,peeled,seeded,andshredded 1mediumbunchcilantro,chopped Limewedges,forserving
1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguineuntilitisaldente,about8minutes.Drainandsetaside.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheonion,chiles,lemongrass,andginger,andprocesstoapaste.Addtheturmeric,coriander,currypowder,andcayenne,andprocessuntilblended.
3.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionmixtureandcook,stirringfor3minutes,stirringinasmallamountofthebrothtopreventburning.Addtheremainingbrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattomediumandaddthesalt,pepper,andsugar.Simmerfor20minutes,thenstrainanddiscardthesolids.
4.Returntheliquidtothepot.Stirinthetofuandheatuntilhotbutdonotboil.Addthecookedlinguine,coconutmilk,andchilipaste;coverandsimmerforanother10minutes.
5.Dividethebeansproutsandgreenonionsamong4bowlsandladlethesoupintothebowls.Garnishwiththepineapple(ifusing),cucumber,andcilantro.Servewithlimewedges.
CREAMYSOUPS
AsparagusEdamameBisque
Makes4servings Forthecreamiesttexture,pureethiselegantanddelicioussoupinahigh-speedblenderor,ifusingafoodprocessor,strainthroughafine-meshsievebeforeserving.Asanoptionalgarnish,reservesomecookededamameorasparagustips.
1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumleeks,whitepartsonly,wellrinsed,andchopped 2mediumshallots,chopped 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 11⁄2cupsfreshorfrozen,edamame,thawedandshelled
Salt 1poundasparagus,toughendstrimmedandcutinto1-inchlengths Groundcayenne Blacksesameseedsormincedparsley,forgarnish(optional)
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheleeksandshallots,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebroth,edamame,andsalttotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for15minutes.Addtheasparagusandcayennetotaste.Returntoaboil,thenreduceheattomedium,cover,andcookuntilthevegetablesaretender,about12minuteslonger.
2.Pureethesoupinahigh-speedblenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,addingmoreliquidiftoothick.Reheatoverlowheatuntilhot.
3.Ladlethesoupintobowls,andgarnishwithsesameseedsorparsley,ifusing.
GoldenPotatoSoup
Makes4to6servings Whiteandsweetpotatoesjoinforcestocreatealovelygolden-coloredsoupwithavelvetytextureanddeliciousmellowflavor.
1tablespoonoliveoil 3mediumshallots,chopped 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 3mediumrussetpotatoes,peeledanddiced 2mediumsweetpotatoes,peeledanddiced 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonmincedchives,forgarnish
1.Inlargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebrothandpotatoesandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthepotatoesaresoft,about20minutes.
2.Pureethepotatomixtureinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilkandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmerfor5minutestoheatthroughandblendflavors.
3.Ladlethesoupintobowls,sprinklewithchives,andserve.
Thai-InspiredCoconutSoup
Makes4servings Smooth,silky,andspicy,withallthecomplexityofflavoryou'dexpectfromaThai-inspiredsoup,butwithoutallthefuss—orexoticingredients.Thissoupismadewitheasy-to-findingredients.Usegingerinsteadofgalangal(apungentrhizomesimilartoginger)andlimejuiceinsteadofkaffirlimeleaves.ItmakesalusciousbeginningtoaThaimealsuchastheThai-phoonStir-Fry.
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2tablespoonsmincedfreshginger 2tablespoonssoysauceorNothin'FishyNamPla 1tablespoonlightbrownsugar 1teaspoonAsianchilipaste 21⁄2cupslightvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater
8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2(13.5-ounce)cansunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 3tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgingerandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthesoysauce,sugar,andchilepaste.Addthebrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattomediumandsimmerfor15minutes.
2.Strainthebrothanddiscardsolids.Returnthebrothtothepotovermediumheat.Addthetofuandstirinthecoconutmilkandlimejuice.Simmer5minuteslongertoallowflavorstoblend.
3.Ladleintobowls,sprinklewithcilantro,andserve.
CreamOfBroccoliSoup
Makes4to6servings Youdon'tneedcreamtohaveacreamysoup—pureedvegetablesandatouchofsoymilkmakealuxurioussoupthat,inthisinstance,isliterally"creamofbroccoli."Thechoppedblackolivegarnishaddsadramaticcolorcontrastandtastyflavor.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2mediumrussetorYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandfinelychoppedorshredded 1poundbroccoli,trimmedandcoarselychopped 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 1tablespoonchoppedpittedkalamataolives,forgarnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcoverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotatoesandbroccoliandstirinthebroth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about20minutes.
2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilk,andtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Reheatthesoupoverlowheatuntilhot.
3.Ladlesoupintobowls,garnishwithchoppedolives,andserve.
CarrotSoupWithGinger
Makes4to6servings Freshgingerandasplashoflemonaddvibrancytothesweetflavorofcarrotsinacreamyandcolorfulsouploadedwithbeta-caroteneandgreattaste.Foradifferentflavoraccent,useparsley,basil,dillweed,orotherfreshherbtoreplacethechivegarnish.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 11⁄2poundscarrots,coarselychopped
1mediumYukonGoldpotato,peeledandchopped 1tablespoonmincedfreshginger Salt 5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Groundcayenne 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonschoppedfreshchives
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthecarrots,potato,ginger,andsalttotaste.Coverandcookfor5minutes,stirringoccasionally.Addthebrothandcayennetotaste,andbringtoaboil.
2.Reducetheheattolowandsimmer,cov-ered,untilthevegetablesaresoft,30to40minutes. 3.Pureethesoupmixtureinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,in
batchesifnecessary,addingadditionalbrothtoobtainthedesiredconsistency. 4.Returnthesouptoapotandreheatuntilhot.Stirinthelemonandtaste,adjustingseasoningsif
necessary.Ladleintobowls,garnishwithchives,andserve.
CreamyTomatoSoup
Makes4servings Ifyourlastmemoryoftomatosoupwasthesodium-lacedcannedvariety,thenyou'reinforapleasantsurprisewiththisgreat-tastingversion,madewithfreshtomatoesandseasonedwithgroundfennelseedsandfreshbasil.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 5ripeplumtomatoes,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
1⁄4teaspoongroundfennelseeds
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Freshbasilleaves,forgarnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthefreshandcannedtomatoes,broth,driedbasil,groundfennelseed,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,covered,untilvegetablesaretender,about20minutes.
2.Useanimmersionblendertopureethesoupinthepotortransferinbatchestoablenderorfoodprocessorandpuree.Returnthesouptothepotandheatthesoupuntilhot,addingadditionalbroth,ifnecessaryfordesiredconsistency.
3.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnishwithbasilleaves,andserve.
ButternutSoupWithASwirlOfCranberry
Makes4to6servings SoupsmadewithwintersquashesareafixtureinmyhousefromNovemberthroughFebruary.WhenIservethisforaholidaymeal,Iliketoaddafestivegarnish,suchastheswirlofcranberryinthisrecipe.Thecolorcontrastandflavorcomplementareextraordinary.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄4teaspoongroundginger
1mediumrussetpotato,peeledandchopped 3poundsbutternutsquash,peeled,seeded,andcutinto1-inchpieces 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 1⁄2cupwholeberrycranberrysauce,homemade(TripleCranberryRelish,)orcanned
2tablespoonsfreshorangejuice
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrot,cover,andcook,stirringoccasionally,untilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirintheallspice,ginger,potato,squash,broth,andsalttotaste.Simmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesareverysoft,about30minutes.
2.Whilethesoupiscooking,pureethecranberrysauceandorangejuiceinablenderorfoodprocessor.Runthepureedcranberrysaucethroughastraineranddiscardsolids.Setaside.
3.Whenthesoupisdonecooking,pureeitinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Reheatthesoupandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Ladleintobowls,swirlatablespoonorsoofthereservedcranberrypureeintothecenterofeachbowl,andserve.
CreamOfFennelSoup
Makes4servings Thedelicate,slightlyaniseflavorofcookedfennelmakesthisanidealfirst-coursesoupforaspecialdinner.Thegreenpeasenhancethepalegreencolor,andthepotatoaddsthickness.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1largebulbfennelwithfronds,chopped 1largerussetorYukonGoldpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2cupfrozenpeas
1⁄2teaspoondriedtarragon
1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
1.Inlargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,fennel,andpotato.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesbegintosoften,about5minutes.Addthebrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.Stirinthepeasandtarragonandcook5minuteslonger.
2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.
3.Reheatthesoupovermediumheat.Stirinthelemonjuiceandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirinthesoymilkandheattoasimmer.
4.Ladlethesoupintobowls,sprinkleeachbowlwithasmallamountofmincedfennelfronds,andserve.
SquashSoupWithPecansAndGinger
Makes4servings Thesweetrichflavoranddeeporange-coloredfleshofthekabochasquashmakeitbyfarmyfavoriteofthewintersquashes.Thepecansandcrystallizedgingergarnishfurtherenhancesthenaturalsweetnessofthesquash.Ifkabochasquashisunavailable,substitutebuttercupsquash,whichissimilarinappearance,withitsdarkgreenskinandsquatroundshape.
1⁄3cuptoastedpecans
2tablespoonschoppedcrystallizedginger 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1kabochasquash,peeled,seeded,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup
2tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethepecansandcrystallizedgingerandpulseuntilcoarselychopped.Setaside.
2.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,andfreshginger.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthebrothandsquash,cover,andbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolowandsimmer,covered,stirringoccasionally,untilthesquashistender,about30minutes.
3.Stirinthemaplesyrup,soysauce,allspice,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Pureeinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.
4.Stirinthesoymilkandheatoverlowheatuntilhot.Ladlethesoupintobowlsandsprinklewiththepecanandgingermixture,andserve.
RootVegetableBisque
Makes4to6servings Youmayvarythetypeandquantityofthevegetablesaccordingtoyourpersonalpreference.Forexample,aturniporsmallrutabagamaybeusedtoreplacetheparsnips.Foramoreintenserootvegetableflavor,usetheRootVegetableBroth.
1tablespoonoliveoil 3largeshallots,chopped 2largecarrots,shredded 2mediumparsnips,shredded 1mediumpotato,peeledandchopped 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄4teaspoondriedmarjoram
4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley,garnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,carrots,parsnips,potato,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthethyme,marjoram,andbrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.
2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessorinbatchesifnecessary,thenreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilkandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Heatthesoupoverlowheatuntilhot.Ladleintobowls,sprinklewithparsley,andserve.
CurriedPumpkinSoup
Makes4to6servings Theflavorsofpumpkin,coconutmilk,andcurrymergeharmoniouslyinthiscreamysoup.Foraddedtextureandflavor,usebothoftheoptionalgarnishes,chutneyandcashews.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1tablespoonhotormildcurrypowder 1tablespoonsugar 1(16-ounce)canpumpkinpureeor2cupscookedfreshpumpkin 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish Mangochutney,forgarnish(optional) Choppedroastedcashews,forgarnish(optional)
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlicandcoverandcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.Stirintheginger,currypowder,andsugarandcookfor30secondsoverlowheat,stirringconstantly.Stirinthepumpkin,broth,andsalttotasteandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmer,uncovered,untiltheflavorsareblended,about15minutes.
2.Useanimmersionblendertopureethesoupinthepotortransferinbatchestoablenderorfoodprocessor,puree,thenreturntothepot,andseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Addcoconutmilkandheatuntilhot.
3.Ladleintosoupbowls,sprinklewithparsleyandaspoonfulofchutneysprinkledwithchoppedcashews,ifusing,andserve.
Spinach,Walnut,AndAppleSoup
Makes4servings Thislightandluscioussoupmakesarefreshingfirst-coursesoupforadinner.It'salsogreatpairedwithasandwichforlunch.Thecrispappleandcrunchywalnutgarnishprovidestexturalcontrast.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallonion,chopped 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2Fujiorotherflavorfulapples 1cupapplejuice 4cupsfreshspinach ¾cupgroundwalnuts 1teaspoonmincedfreshsageor1⁄2teaspoondried
1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupsoymilk 1⁄4cuptoastedwalnutpieces
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addabout1cupofthevegetablebroth,cover,andcookuntiltheonionisverysoft,about5minuteslonger.
2.Peel,core,andchoponeoftheapplesandaddittothepotwiththeonionandbroth.Addtheapplejuice,spinach,groundwalnuts,sage,allspice,theremaining2cupsbroth,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmerfor10minutes.
3.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilkandreheatovermediumheatuntilhot.
4.Choptheremainingapple.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnisheachbowlwithsomeofthechoppedapple,sprinklewiththewalnutpieces,andserve.
SpicyWhiteBeanAndTomatoSoup
Makes4to6servings Thesurprisingpeanutbutterhereaddsamellowrichnesstothisspicysoup.Ifyoudon'tliketheheat,usemildgreenchilesinsteadofhotones—thesoupwillstillbeimmenselyflavorful.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1(4-ounce)candicedhotgreenchiles,drained 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canswhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 2tablespoonscreamypeanutbutter 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice Mincedfreshparsleyorcilantro,forgarnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Addthetomatoes,chiles,andbeans.Simmer,covered,for15minutes.
2.Stirinpeanutbutter,broth,andsalttotaste,andsimmer,uncovered,15minuteslonger. 3.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatches
ifnecessaryandreturntothepot. 4.Stirinthelimejuiceandsimmerovermedium,stirring,untilhot.Ladleintobowls,garnishwith
parsley,andserve.
PeanuttyTwo-PotatoSoup
Makes4to6servings Sweetandwhitepotatoesblendharmoniouslywithpeanutbutterinthiscreamyandwholesomesoupthatiseasytoprepareandadelighttoeat.Iusuallygarnishitwithchoppedpeanutstomirrortheflavorofthepeanutbutterandaddabitofcrunch,butyoucanalsoaddchoppedfreshparsley,chives,orotherherbofyourchoosingforabitofcolorcontrast.Aneasywaytocrushpeanutsistoplacetheminazip-topbagonaflatsurfaceandrolloverthemfirmlyandrepeatedlywitharollingpinoracanturnedonitsside.Youcanchoppeanutsinafoodprocessor,butnottoomuchoryou'llendupwithpeanutbutter.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 1largesweetpotato,peeledandchopped 1largerussetpotato,peeledandchopped 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2cupplus2teaspoonscreamypeanutbutter
Salt Groundcayenne 3tablespoonschoppedorcrushedunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcelery,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotatoesandbrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.
2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Ladleabout1cupofthesoupintoasmallbowlandstirinthepeanutbutteruntilblended.Stirthepeanutbuttermixtureintothesoupandseasonwithsaltandcayennetotaste.Reheatthesoupovermediumheatuntilhot.
3.Ladlethesoupintobowls,sprinklewiththepeanuts,andserve.
ZucchiniAndButterBeanBisque
Makes4to6servings Freshbutterbeans,atypeoflimabean,areoneofthedelightsofsummerinthesouthernUnitedStates,whereyoucanfindtheminthepodoralreadyshelled.Terrificontheirownorinsuccotash,butterbeansalsopairwellwithzucchini,anothersummercrop.Ifbutterbeansareunavailable,uselimabeansinstead.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 2cupsfreshorfrozenbutterbeansorlimabeans 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 3mediumzucchini,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
2tablespoonsmincedjarredpimiento
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebutterbeansandthebroth.Coverandcookfor20minutes.Addthezucchini,marjoram,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,covered,untilthevegetablesaresoft,about20minutes.
2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilkandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Reheatoverlowheatuntilhot.Ladleintobowls,garnishwiththepimiento,andserve.
PumpkinSoupWithChipotlePuree
Makes4servings Smokyhotchipotlechilesenliventheflavorinthiscreamypumpkinsoupwhileaddingadramaticswathofcolor.Bestofall,everyonecanaddasmuchoraslittleastheylike,sincethechipotlepureegetsswirledintoeachbowlatservingtime.Note:leftovercannedchipotlescanbeportionedandfrozenforlateruse.
2to3teaspoonschipotlechilesinadobo 1tablespoonwater 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2celeryribs,chopped 1(16-ounce)canpumpkinpureeor2cupspureedcookedfreshpumpkin 1teaspoongroundcumin 1bayleaf 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt Freshlygroundblackpepper 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethechipotleandwaterandpuree.Setaside. 2.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcelery.Coverandcookuntil
soft,about10minutes.Stirinthepumpkin,cumin,bayleaf,broth,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for20minutes,stirringoccasionally.
3.Removethebayleafanddiscard.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilkandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Cookoverlowheatfor5minutes.
4.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnishwithaswirlofthechipotlepuree,andserve.
ChestnutBisqueWithFreshPear
Makes4to6servings Definitelynotaneverydaysoup,thiselegantflavorfulbisqueisawonderfulfirstcourseforaspecialautumnorwintermeal.Sincefreshchestnutscanbedifficulttofindandtime-consumingtoprepare,IstockuponfrozenorjarredchestnutswheneverIfindthemonsale.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2celeryribs,chopped 2ripeBoscpears 12ouncesfresh,frozen,orjarredcookedandpeeledchestnuts 4cupsroastedvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orothervegetablebroth 1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄4teaspoongroundginger
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1bayleaf Salt 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcelery.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoftened,about10minutes.
2.Peel,core,anddiceoneofthepearsandaddtothepotalongwiththechestnuts,broth,allspice,ginger,cayenne,bayleaf,andsalttotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,covered,for30minutes.
3.Removethebayleafanddiscard.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilkandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Reheatovermediumheatuntilhot.
4.Peel,core,andchoptheremainingpear.Whenthesoupishot,ladleitintobowls,garnishwithchoppedpear,andserve.
CreamOfArtichokeSoup
Makes4servings Almondbutteraddsasubtlenuttyundertonetothislusciousandlovelysoup.Frozenartichokeheartsareusedbecausetheyaresuperiorinflavortocannedanddon'thavetheexpenseorlaboroffreshones.However,iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutetwo15-ouncecans(notmarinated)andproceedwiththerecipeafterthefrozenartichokecookinginstructions.
1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumshallots,chopped 2(10-ounce)packagesfrozenartichokehearts,thawed 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice Salt 1⁄3cupalmondbutter
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 1tablespoonsnippedfreshchives,forgarnish 2tablespoonsslicedtoastedalmonds,forgarnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,cover,andcookuntilsoftened.Uncoverandstirintheartichokehearts,broth,lemonjuice,andsalttotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untiltheartichokesaretender,about20minutes.
2.Addthealmondbutterandcayennetotheartichokemixture.Pureeinahigh-speedblenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilkandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Simmerthesoupovermediumheatuntilhot,about5minutes.
3.Ladleintobowls,sprinklewithchivesandalmonds,andserve.
Watercress–WhiteBeanSoupWithToastedPineNuts
Makes4servings Thisisoneofthosesoupsthatlooksandtastesgreatwhetheritispureedornot.Iliketopureethesoupbecauseitgivesitamoreelegantappearanceandthevariousflavorsmergeintoone.Unpureed,thesoupoffersthedistinctflavorsandtextureofthevariousingredients.Whynottryitbothwaysanddecideforyourself?
1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumshallots,chopped 2mediumbuncheswatercress,thickstemsremovedandchopped 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canGreatNorthernorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed
4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 1⁄4cuptoastedpinenuts,forgarnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthewatercressandcookuntilwilted,about3minutes.Stirinthebeansandbrothandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for20minutes.
2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilk,andtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Reheatoverlowheatuntilhot.
3.Ladleintobowls,sprinklewithpinenuts,andserve.
CreamyMushroomSoup
Makes4servings Tomaximizethemushroomflavor,usemushroombrothforallorpartoftheliquidandincludesomewildmushroomsinwiththeregularwhiteones.
1tablespoonplus1teaspoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1⁄2cupchoppedcelery
1mediumrussetpotato,peeledandchopped 2garliccloves,minced 16ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andsliced 1⁄2teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor
1⁄8teaspoondried
3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 2teaspoonssoysauce 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Inalargepot,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,potato,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Addallbut1cupofthemushrooms,thyme,broth,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.
2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilk,andtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Heatthesoupoverlowheatuntilhot.
3.Inasmallskillet,heattheremaining1teaspoonofoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheremaining1cupofmushroomsandsautéuntilgoldenbrownandsoftened.Splashwiththesoysauce,tossingtocoat.Setaside.
4.Ladlethesoupintobowlsandspoonsomeofthecookedmushroomsintoeachbowl.Sprinklewithparsleyandserve.
CreamyPotato-ChardSoup
Makes4to6servings Swisschard,withitsdarkgreenleavesandpalegreenstalks,isalmosttooprettytopuree,butonceyoutastethisdelicioussoup,you'llbegladyoudid.YukonGoldsaddabutteryrichnesstothesoup,althoughanothervarietyofpotatomaybeusedsuccessfully.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 2garliccloves,chopped 2poundsYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2teaspoongroundfennelseed
1⁄8teaspoongroundnutmeg
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupschoppedSwisschard
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,andgarlic.Cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotatoesandstirinthebroth,fennelseed,nutmeg,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaresoft,about30minutes.Stirinthechardandcookuntiltender,about15minutes.
2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Reheatthesoupovermediumheat,stirring,untilhotandserve.
AlmondSoupWithCardamom
Makes4servings ThisunusualsoupmakesanelegantstarttoanIndianmeal.It'sveryrich,soplantoserveitinsmallbowls.CardamombelongstothegingerfamilyandisusedinIndiancooking.Becauseofitsaromaticbutstrongspicy-sweetflavor,itshouldbeusedjudiciouslysotheflavordoesn'toverpowerthesoup.Ifyou'renotafanofcardamom,youcanleaveitoutaltogetheroraddatouchofallspiceorgroundcorianderinstead.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumrussetpotato,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2teaspoongroundcardamom
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupalmondbutter
1⁄4cupslicedtoastedalmonds,forgarnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,potato,andbellpepper.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebroth,cardamom,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.
2.Addthealmondbutterandpureeinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Reheatovermediumheatuntilhot.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andaddmorebrothorsomesoymilkifneededfordesiredconsistency.
3.Ladlethesoupintobowls,sprinklewithtoastedslicedalmonds,andserve.
RoastedVegetableBisque
Makes6servings Roastingvegetablesbringsouttheirnaturalsweetness,resultinginanintenselyflavorfulsoup,andgivesfurtherdimensionifyouuseroastedvegetablebrothasyourliquidofchoice.
1largeonion,coarselychopped 2mediumcarrots,coarselychopped 1largerussetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1mediumzucchini,thinlysliced 1largeripetomato,quartered 2garliccloves,crushed 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2teaspoondriedsavory
1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Inalightlyoiled9x13-inchbakingpan,placetheonion,carrots,potato,zucchini,tomato,andgarlic.Drizzlewiththeoilandseasonwithsavory,thyme,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntilsoftened,about30minutes.Uncoverandbake,stirringonce,untilvegetablesarelightlybrowned,about30minutesmore.
2.Transfertheroastedvegetablestoalargesouppot,addthebroth,andbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for15minutes.
3.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Heatovermediumheatuntilhot.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
4.Ladleintobowls,sprinklewithparsley,andserve.COLDSOUPS
GardenGazpacho
Makes4servings Brimmingwithgarden-freshveggiesandalwaysrefreshing,thisisanidealsouptopreparewhensummerproduceisplentiful.
6ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumcucumber,peeled,seeded,andchopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 4greenonions,minced 1garlicclove,minced 1celeryrib,minced 3tablespoonssherryvinegar 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1teaspoonsugar Salt Tabascosauce 2cupsblendedvegetablejuice 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley
1⁄4cupslicedpittedkalamataolives
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combineallbut1⁄4cupeachofthetomatoes,onion,cucumber,andbellpepper.Addhalfofthegreenonionsandallofthegarlicandceleryandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthevinegar,oil,andsugarandseasonwithsaltandTabascototaste.Processuntilwellblended.
2.Transferthesouptoalargenonmetallicbowlandstirinthevegetablejuice.Coverandrefrigerateuntilchilled,atleast3hours.
3.Whenreadytoserve,addtheremainingtomatoes,onion,cucumber,bellpepper,andgreenonions.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnishwithparsleyandblackolives,andserve.
Three-TomatoGazpachoWithChipotleCrème
Makes4servings Fresh,canned,andsun-driedtomatoesprovidelayersoftomatoflavorinthisdeliciousinterpretationoftheSpanishclassic.Theadditionofchipotlecrèmeaddsheatandrichnesstothesoup.
1tablespoonoliveoil 11⁄2teaspoonschipotlechileinadobo
1⁄4cupvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought
1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1mediumcucumber,peeled,seeded,andchopped 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄4cupmincedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes
1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 3cupsblendedvegetablejuice 1poundripeplumtomatoes,chopped Salt 1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions,forgarnish
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheoil,chipotle,andsourcreamandprocessuntilsmooth.Setaside.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheonion,bellpepper,halfthecucumber,garlic,sun-driedtomatoes,andcrushedtomatoes.Processuntilsmooth.Transfertoalargebowlandstirinthevegetablejuice,freshtomatoes,remainingcucumber,andsalttotaste.Coverandrefrigerateuntilwellchilled,atleast3hours.
3.Whenchilled,taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Ladleintobowlsandswirlinaspoonfulofthechipotlecrèmeintoeachbowl.Garnishwithmincedgreenonionsandserve.
GazpachoWithDitaliniAndChileAioli
Makes4to6servings Theadditionofcookedpastatothefamous"saladsoup"makesthisgazpachoa"pastasalad"soup.Thechileaioliprovidesheatandamplifiestheflavorofthesoup.
Aioli 1smallhotchile,seeded 3garliccloves 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonredwinevinegar 1⁄2cupoliveoil
Gazpacho 4largeripetomatoes,peeled,seeded,andchopped 2largecucumbers,peeled,seeded,andchopped 1mediumyellowbellpepper,chopped 1⁄2cupmincedgreenonions
1tablespoonmincedgarlic 3cupstomatojuice Salt 1⁄2cupditaliniorothersouppasta
1tablespoonoliveoil
1.Maketheaioli:Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethechile,garlic,andsaltandpureeuntilsmooth.Addthevinegarandprocesstoblend.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoil,untilblended.Donotoverprocess.Transfertoabowlandsetasideatroomtemperatureuntilservingtime.
2.Makethegazpacho:Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinehalfthetomatoes,halfthecucumbers,halfthebellpepper,halfthegreenonions,andallofthegarlic.Processtoblend,thentransfertoalargenonmetallicbowlandstirinthetomatojuiceandremainingtomato,cucumber,bellpepper,andgreenonion.Seasonwithsalttotaste.Coverandrefrigerateuntilwellchilled,atleast2hours.
3.Whilethesoupischilling,cookthepastainapotofboilingsaltedwater,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,6to8minutes.Drainandrinsethepasta,thentossitwiththeoliveoilandsetaside.
4.Whenreadytoserve,addthepastatothesoupandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Ladleintobowlsandswirlaspoonfuloftheaioliintoeachbowl.Servewithadditionalaioliontheside.
BlackAndGoldGazpacho
Makes4servings Yellowbellpepperandyellowtomatoescreateagoldenbackgroundforblackbeansinthisunusualanddramatic-lookinggazpachovariation.
11⁄2poundsripeyellowtomatoes,chopped
1largecucumber,peeled,seeded,andchopped 1largeyellowbellpepper,seeded,andchopped 4greenonions,whitepartonly 2garliccloves,minced 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2tablespoonswhitewinevinegar Salt Groundcayenne 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1cuptoastedcroutons(optional)
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinehalfthetomatoeswiththecucumber,bellpepper,greenonions,andgarlic.Processuntilsmooth.Addtheoilandvinegar,seasonwithsaltandcayennetotaste,andprocessuntilblended.
2.Transferthesouptoalargenonmetallicbowlandstirintheblackbeansandremainingtomatoes.Coverthebowlandrefrigeratefor1to2hours.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
3.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnishwithparsleyandcroutons,ifusing,andserve.
SenegaleseSoup
Makes4servings Inadditiontoagarnishofchutney,thiscoldcurriedsoupmaybefurtherenhancedwithgarnishofchoppednutsorthinlyslicedapples.
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 3GrannySmithapples,peeled,cored,andchopped 2tablespoonshotormildcurrypowder 2teaspoonstomatopaste 3cupslightvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 4teaspoonsmangochutney,homemade(seeMangoChutney)orstore-bought,forgarnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Addtheapplesandcontinuetocook,uncovered,stirringoccasionally,untiltheapplesbegintosoften,about5minutes.Addthecurrypowderandcook,stirring,1minute.Stirinthetomatopaste,broth,andsalttotaste.Simmer,uncovered,for30minutes.
2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary.Pourthesoupintoalargecontainer,stirinthesoymilk,cover,andrefrigerateuntilchilled,about3hours.
3.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnisheachwithateaspoonfulofchutney,andserve.
SweetPotatoVichyssoise
Makes4servings Thisupdateontheclassicvichyssoiseusessweetpotatoesinsteadofwhitepotatoesforaluxuriouslyrichsoupwithalovelyblushofcolor.Ifyouprefertraditionalvichyssoise,simplysubstitutewhitepotatoesforthesweetpotatoes.Thistastesgreatheated,aswell.
1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumleeks,whitepartsonly,wellrinsedandchopped 3largesweetpotatoes,peeledandchopped 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt Pinchgroundcayenne 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk,ormoreasneeded Snippedfreshchives,forgarnish
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheleeksandcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Addthesweetpotatoes,broth,andsaltandcayennetotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthepotatoesaresoft,about30minutes.
2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary.Transfertoalargecontainerandstirinthesoymilk.Coverandrefrigerateuntilchilled,atleast3hours.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andaddingabitmoresoymilkifthesoupistoothick.
3.Ladleintobowls,sprinklewithchives,andserve.
ChilledAvocado-TomatoSoup
Makes4servings Tomatoesandavocadoshaveanaturalaffinityandthissimplechilledsoupmakesthemostofthatrelationship.Flavorfulripetomatoesareoftenatapremium,sobothcannedandfreshtomatoesareused.Ifyouhaveabumpercropoffreshtomatoes,omitthecannedandaddafewmorefreshonestothesoup.Tochangetheflavor,uselimejuiceandcilantroinplaceofthelemonjuiceandbasil.
2garliccloves,crushed Salt 2ripeHassavocados 2teaspoonslemonjuice 2poundsripeplumtomatoes,coarselychopped 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1cuptomatojuice Freshlygroundblackpepper 8freshbasilleaves,forgarnish
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethegarlicand1⁄2teaspoonofsaltandprocesstoapaste.Pitandpeeloneoftheavocadosandaddittothefoodprocessoralongwiththelemonjuice.Processuntilsmooth.Addthefreshandcannedtomatoes,tomatojuice,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilsmooth.
2.Transferthesouptoalargecontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilchilled,2to3hours. 3.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Pitandpeeltheremainingavocadoandcutitintoasmall
dice.Slicethebasilleavesintothinstrips.Ladlethesoupintobowls,addthedicedavocado,garnishwithbasil,andserve.
CucumberCashewSoup
Makes4servings Rawcashewsgroundtoapasteprovideacreamyrichnesstothisflavorfulsoup.Besurethecashewsaregroundtoapowderandthenblendeduntilsmoothorthesoupmayhaveagrittyconsistency.
¾cuprawunsaltedcashews 1garlicclove,crushed 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 2mediumEnglishcucumbers,peeledandchopped 2tablespoonschoppedgreenonions 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 2teaspoonsmincedfreshdillweedor1⁄2teaspoondried
1tablespoonsnippedfreshchives,forgarnish
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,grindthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthegarlicandsalt,blendinguntiltoformathickpaste.Add1⁄4cupofthesoymilkandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.Addthecucumbers,greenonions,lemonjuice,parsley,anddillweedandprocessuntilsmooth.Addtheremaining¾cupsoymilkandprocessuntilwellblended.
2.Transferthemixturetoalargecontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilwellchilledandflavorsareblended,2to3hours.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
3.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnishwithchives,andserve.
ChilledCarrotSoup
Makes4to6servings Ginger,coconutmilk,andlimejuicegivethisflavorfulsoupadecidedlyAsianaccent.
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1smallonion,chopped 1poundcarrots,shredded 3ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1teaspoonfreshlimejuice 1tablespoonmincedfreshbasilorcilantro
1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Stirinthecarrots,cover,andcook5minuteslonger.Addthetomatoes,ginger,sugar,salt,cayenne,andbroth.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaresoft,about30minutes.
2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary.Pourthesoupintoalargebowl,stirinthecoconutmilkandlimejuice,andrefrigerateuntilchilled,atleast3hours.
3.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andladleintobowls.Garnishwithbasilandserve.
ChilledBeetSoup
Makes4to6servings Beetscombinewithbalsamicvinegarandavarietyofvegetablesforabeguilingsoupthatisbeyondyourbasicborscht.
11⁄2poundsredbeets
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallredonion,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 1teaspoonsugar 3tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1mediumrussetpotato,peeledandchopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1cupapplejuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Vegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought,forgarnish Choppedfreshdillweed,forgarnish
1.Inalargesaucepanofboilingwater,cookthebeetsjustlongenoughtoloosentheskinssotheyremoveeasily,15to20minutes.Drainandallowtocool,thenslipofftheskinsanddiscard.Coarselychopthebeetsandsetaside.
2.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthegarlic,sugar,andvinegarandcook,uncovered,untilthevinegarevaporates,about1minute.Addthetomatoes,choppedbeets,potato,andcarrot.Stirinthebrothandapplejuice.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.Removefromheatandletcoolslightly.
3.Pureethesoupinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary.Transferthesouptoalargecontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilchilled,atleast3hours.
4.Ladleintobowls,garnishwiththesourcreamanddillweed,andserve.
WildCherrySoup
Makes4servings Thissweetdessertsoupmakesalovelyendingtoaspicymeal.Note:Ifcherryliqueurisunavailable,substituteframboise,kirsch,orforanonalcoholicversion,usecherryjuice,cherrynectar,orcherrypreserves.Frozencherriesmaybeusediffreshareunavailable.
11⁄2poundsripecherries,pitted
2cupswhitegrapejuiceorcranberryjuice 1⁄3cupsugar
1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1cupveganvanillaicecream,softened 2tablespoonscherryliqueur(seeheadnote)
1.Chop8ofthecherriesandsetaside.Placetheremainingcherriesinablenderorfoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthegrapejuice,sugar,lemonjuice,and1⁄2cupoftheicecreamandprocessuntilsmooth.Pourthesoupintoanonmetallicbowl.Coverandrefrigerateuntilchilled,about3hours.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremaining1⁄2cupicecreamandthecherryliqueur,stirringtoblendwell.Setaside.
3.Ladlethechilledsoupintobowls,garnishwithaspoonfuloftheicecreammixtureandchoppedcherries,andserve.
SummerFruitSoup
Makes4servings Analluringassortmentoffruitjoinsforcesinthiscreamysoupthattastesassweetandfreshassummertime.
2cupschoppedcantaloupeorhoneydewmelon 1cupchoppedfreshpineapple 1ripemangoor2peaches,peeled,pitted,andchopped 1ripebanana,chopped 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1cupfreshorangejuice 1cupappleorpineapplejuice 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
1⁄3cupveganplainyogurtorvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought
2tablespoonsagavenectar 1⁄2cuphulledslicedstrawberries,forgarnish
Freshmintsprigs,forgarnish
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecantaloupe,pineapple,mango,andbananaandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthelemonjuice,orangejuice,applejuice,andsoymilkandprocessuntilwellblended.Pourthesoupintoalargecontainer.Coverandrefrigerateuntilwellchilled,atleast3hours.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheyogurtandagavenectarinasmallbowlandblenduntilsmooth.Ladlethechilledsoupintobowls,garnishwithaspoonfuloftheyogurtmixture,afewstrawberryslices,andfreshmintsprigs,andserve.
JewelboxFruitSoup
Makes4servings Thebrightfruitnestledinalightandcreamyfruitbrothremindsmeofajewelboxfilledwithpreciousgems.
2cupswhitegrapejuice 2cupspearnectar 1ripebanana,chopped 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice Pinchsalt 1⁄2cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk(optional)
1cupblueberries 1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1cupdicedpineapple 1cupdicedstrawberries Freshmintleaves,forgarnish
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegrapejuice,pearnectar,banana,lemonjuice,andsalt.Processuntilsmooth,thenpourintoalargebowl.Stirinthecoconutmilk,ifusing.Coverandrefrigerateuntilwellchilled,for3hoursorovernight.
2.Ladlethechilledsoupintobowlsandspoon1⁄4cupeachoftheblueberries,mango,pineapple,andstrawberriesintoeachbowl.Garnishwithmintleavesandserve.
PastaandNoodles
Easytoprepare,infinitelyversatile,andalwaysdelicious,pastaisaconvenientandeconomicalwaytoenjoyasatisfyingandnutritiousone-dishveganmeal.Whenpreparedwithbeans,vegetables,ornuts,orservedwithasalad,apastamealcanprovideveganswithagoodbalanceofcarbohydrates,fiber,protein,vitamins,andminerals.Bestofall,manytraditionalItalianpastadishesarenaturallyvegan. Theseflavorfulrecipescallforparticularpastatypesandshapesforvariety,butfeelfreetomixandmatchaccordingtoavailabilityandyourpersonalpreferences.Insomecases,however,theshapeortexturehelpstopickupmoresaucewitheverybite,soit'susuallybesttouseasimilarshapetothepastacalledforintherecipe.Ialsorecommendthatyoutryanyavailableprotein-enrichedorwhole-grainpastas,astheseprovidebetternutritionthanthestandardbleached-flourvariety. =fast
CommonPastaNames Attemptingtolistallthepastashapeswouldbedaunting(estimatesrangebetween300and750).However,belowisalistofthe
mostcommonones,manyofwhichareusedinthischapter.Longstrandscappellini—literally"finehairs";verythinnoodlesfettuccine—literally"smallribbons";thin,flatnoodlesabout1⁄4inchwidelasagna—long,broadnoodleswithstraightorripplededgeslinguine—literally"littletongues";verynarrow,1⁄8-inch-wideribbonspappardelle—long,wideribbonswithripplededgesperciatelli—long,thin,hollownoodlesspaghetti—literally"littlestrings";longthin,roundstrandsspaghettini—thinspaghettitagliatelle—longthinnoodles,about1⁄4inchwidevermicelli—literally"littleworms";verythinspaghettiHollowshapescannelloni—literally"largereeds";largeroundtubesforstuffinglumache—literally"snails";largeshellsforstuffingmanicotti—literally"smallmuffs";verylargetubesforstuffingmostaccioli—literally"smallmustaches";2-inch-longridgedorsmoothtubespenne—literally"quillpens";diagonallycutsmoothtubesrigatoni—largegroovedtubesziti—literally"bridegrooms";thin2-inchtubesCurvedshapescampanelle —literally"bellflower;smallrolledpastacavatappi—literally"corkscrews";shortthinspiralsconchiglie—literally"conchshells";ridgedshell-shapedpastafarfalle—literally"butterflies";bow-tieshapedpastafusilli—literally"littlesprings";spiraledspaghettithatcanbelongorcutinto2-inchlengthsgemelli—literally"twins";shorttwistedstrandsorecchiette—literally"littleears";tinydisk-shapedpastaradiatore—literally"littleradiators";shortchunkypastawithripplededgesrotini—shortspiralsruote—literally"wagonwheels";smallwheel-shapedpastastrozzapreti—literally"prieststranglers":longhand-rolledpastaSmallshapes(souppasta)acinidipepe—literally"peppercorns";tiny,rice-shapedpastaanelli—literally"littlerings";tinyring-shapedpastaditalini—literally"littlethimbles";verysmallshorttubesorzo—literally"barley";smallrice-shapedpastastelline—literally"littlestars";tinystar-shapedpastatubetti—literally"littletubes";tiny,hollowtubestubettini—smallertubetti
PASTAANDNOODLES
Egg-FreePastaDough
Makesabout1pound Thisisanall-purposepastadoughthatcanbeusedtomaketheravioliandtortellinirecipeslaterinthischapter(PumpkinRavioliWithPeasAndCaramelizedShallots,Artichoke-WalnutRavioliWithSageAndWalnutSauce,andTortelliniWithOrange-ScentedTomatoCreamSauce),orotherhandmadepastashapessuchasfarfalleandpapardelle.Youcanalsocrankthisdoughthroughapastamakertomakeyourownlinguineandfettuccine.Theoliveoilgivesthedougharichtextureandflavor.
2cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonsalt 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2to¾cuphotwater
1.Inalargemixingbowl,combinetheflourandsalt.Makeawellinthecenterandaddtheoliveoil.Pourin1⁄2cupofthewaterand,stirringwithafork,graduallyincorporatetheflourintotheliquid.Addadditionalwaterifneededtomakeastiffdough.
2.Whenthedoughispliable,andnotsticky,kneaditonalightlyflouredworksurfaceuntilsmooth,2to3minutes.Ifthedoughissticky,sprinkleitwithasmallamountofflour.Shapethedoughintoadiskandwrapitinplasticwrapandletitrestunrefrigeratedfor15minutes.Thedoughisnowreadytorolloutandcutperrecipeinstructions.
FoodProcessorVariation
Tosavetime,youcanmakethisdoughinthefoodprocessorinsteadofbyhand.Placetheflourandsaltinthefoodprocessorandpulsetodistributeevenly.Withmachinerunning,addtheoilandthenthewaterinaslowsteadystreamuntilincorporated.Thedoughshouldformintoaball.Ifthedoughistoosticky,addmoreflouratablespoonatatimeandpulseuntildoughholdstogether.Removedoughfrommachine,kneadforabout5minutes,thencoverandrestunrefrigeratedfor15minutesbeforerollingout.
FreshPastaShapes TheEgg-FreePastaDough(seeleft)canbeusedtomakethetortelliniandraviolirecipes in thisbook.Itcanalsobeusedto
makeavarietyofotherfreshpastashapes,evenwithoutbenefitofanextrusionmachineorotherequipment.Someexamplesofhand-craftedfreshpastainclude:fusilli—Shapefusillibywindingcutpastastripsaroundaflouredthinwoodendowelorknittingneedle—justslidethemoffthestickandletthemdry.maltagliati—Evenifyouthinkyou'reallthumbs,youcanmakepasta:maltagliati,whichmeans"badlycut,"ismadebycuttingunevenandlopsidedtrianglesfromtherolled-outdough.farfalle—Knownasbutterfliesorbow-ties, farfallearesurprisinglysimple toshape:cutpasta into11⁄4x2
1⁄2-inch rectangles,thenpinchtogetherinmiddleandletdry.fazzoletti—Tomake theseelegantherb-pressedpastasquares("handkerchiefs"),simply lay leavesofsoftherbsbetween twoverythinstripsofrolled-outfreshpastadoughandthenrolloutagaintosandwichtheherbsbetweenthepastasheets.
MakingFreshPasta
Oneofmyearliestmemoriesishelpingmymothermakehomemadepasta,aweeklyritualinmyItalianhousehold.WhenMomcooked,sheneverreferredtoarecipeandsheusedhercuppedhandsorasmallglassinsteadofmeasuringspoonsorcups.Thepastaalways turnedoutperfectly.Mymother'spastadoughcontainedeggs,sowhenIwentvegan, itwas important tometodeveloparecipeforagoodegg-freefreshpastadough.Becausemost fresh pasta ismadewith eggs, vegans are usually limited to using the dried pasta varieties.However, certainregionsof Italy are famous for their delicious egg-freepastadough recipes, including theoneused tomakeorecchiette (littleears)inthePugliaregionandthesoftLiguriandoughenhancedwithwhitewinethatisusedtomakethinpastasquarescalled
fazzoletti("handkerchiefs").Aversatileegg-freepastadoughrecipeisprovidedlaterinthischapter(Egg-FreePastaDough).Itiseasyandcanbemadeinadvance.Justkeepthedoughtightlywrappedinplasticwrapintherefrigeratorovernightorfrozenforuptotwoweeks.Beforerollingitout,bringthedoughtoroomtemperature.Use this dough tomake your own ravioli, tortellini, and other stuffed pasta recipes in this book, aswell as other handcraftedpastassuchaspapardelle,trofie,trenette,andcrozetti.Ifyouhaveapastamachine,youcancrankoutyourownlinguineandfettuccineaswell.Alsointhischapterisarecipeforhomemadeorecchiette,althoughdriedorecchietteisgenerallyavailableinsupermarkets,ifyoudon'twanttotakethetimetomakeitfromscratch.Uncookedhomemadestuffedpastassuchastortelliniandraviolicanberefrigeratedovernightifnotusingrightawayorfrozenforuptotwoweeks.Tofreeze,arrangetheindividualpiecesinasinglelayeronbakingsheets(spacedsotheydonottouch)andplacetheminthefreezer.Oncefrozen,carefullyremovethepiecesfromthebakingsheetsandplacetheminfreezerbagsuntilneeded.To prevent the pasta pieces from sticking together, lightly dust themwith flour.When ready to use, do not thaw thefrozenpastashapes—theyarebestwhencookedfrozenandnotdefrosted.
Orecchiette
Makesabout1pound AspecialtyofthePugliaregionofItaly,orecchiette,or"littleears,"areasmalldisk-shapedpastatraditionallymadewithacombinationofsemolinaandall-purposeflour—andnoeggs.Whenfinishedshapingorecchiette,cookthemrightawayorair-drythemforupto24hours.Ifthecenterisstilldamp,leavethemout.Youwillknowtheyaredrywhentheyaretoohardtocutwithaknife.Driedorecchiettewillkeepatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforseveralmonths.Ifpreparingfresh,theywillcookinabout7minutes,whereasdriedmaytakeupto15minutestocook.
1cupsemolinaflour 11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
1cupwarmwater
1.Onalightlyflouredworksurface,combinebothfloursandshapeintoamound.Makeawellinthecenterandpourin1⁄2cupofthewater.Withafork,stirtheflourintothewatertoformapaste.Continueaddingtherestofthewaterasyoustirintheflour,tomakeasoftbutnotstickydough.
2.Onceadoughballhasbeenformed,kneaditfor5to7minutes.Dividethedoughintofourpieces,reservethree,andcoverthemwithacleandishtowelorplasticwrap.Taketheremainingpieceofdoughandrollitinto1⁄2-inchcylindricalshape,thencutinto1⁄8-inchdisks.
3.Oneatatime,placeadiskinthepalmofyourhand,andpressanindentationintothecenterofthediskwiththethumbofyourotherhand,movingyourthumbtothinoutcenterofdiskandstretchittoabout1inchwide.Placeoncleandishtowel.Repeatprocesswithremainingdisks,flouringyourthumbifitstickstothedough.Whenfinished,sprinkleflouroverthepastaandrepeatwithremainingthreepiecesofdough.
IntroducingParmasio
Believe it or not,Americans usewaymore cheese on their pasta and pizza than Italians do, so veganswho simply skip thecheeseonthesedishesareofteneatingamoreauthenticpreparation.ButifyouhaveatasteforParmesanonyourpasta,thenyoumaywanttoinvestigatethevariousveganParmesancheesealternativesonthemarket.Orsimplymakeyourown,usingtherecipebelow.
Parmasio
Makesabout1cup Icallthistopping"Parmasio"becauseitisbasicallygomasio,awonderfulJapanesesesameseedandsaltcondiment,withnutritionalyeastaddedforitssalty-cheesyflavor.UsethiswheneverveganParmesaniscalledforinrecipes.
1⁄2cupsesameseeds
1⁄2cupnutritionalyeast
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1.Inadryskillet,toastthesesameseedsovermediumheat,stirring,untilgoldenbrown,4to5minutes.Immediatelyremovefromthepantocoolsotheydon'tburn.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetoastedsesameseeds,nutritionalyeast,andsaltandpulseuntilfinelyground.Storeintherefrigeratorinadrycontainerwithatight-fittinglid.
MarinaraSauce
Makesabout31⁄2cups
Despiteitsseaworthyname,"mariner'sstyle"saucedoesnotcontainseafood.ThesimpletomatosaucewithfewingredientswassupposedlyfavoredbyItaliansailorswhohadlimitedingredientsathand.Thisbasicall-purposetomatosauceisn'tjustforspaghetti;it'sgreatonotherpastashapestoo.ItcanalsocanbeusedinanyrecipewhereanItaliantomatosauceisdesired,suchaspolenta(seeBasicPolenta),SpicyEggplantandTempeh-StuffedPastaShells,orlightlybreadedandsautéedseitanortofu.
1tablespoonoliveoil 3garliccloves,crushed 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1tablespoonmincedfreshbasilor1teaspoondried ¾teaspoonmincedfreshoreganoor1⁄2teaspoondried
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
Pinchsugar 2bayleaves
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthetomatoes,basil,oregano,salt,pepper,sugar,andbayleaves.
2.Reduceheattolowandsimmerfor15minutes,stirringoccasionally.Removeanddiscardthegarlicclovesandbayleavesbeforeserving.
Variation:Addanyofthefollowingtothisbasictomatosauce,aloneorincombination:2or3tablespoonsdryredwine,1⁄2teaspoon
groundfennelseeds,1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper,1cupsautéedslicedmushrooms.
PASTAWITHTOMATOES
SpaghettiAndT-Balls
Makes4servings Everyone'sfavoriteItalianpastadish,spaghettiandmeatballs,goesveganwiththesedeliciouslittle"T-Balls"madewithtempeh.
1poundtempeh 2or3garliccloves,finelyminced 3tablespoonsfinelymincedfreshparsley 3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonoliveoil,plusmoreforcooking ¾cupfreshbreadcrumbs 1⁄3cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)
3tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1poundspaghetti 3cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeleft)orstore-bought
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainwellandcutintochunks.
2.Placethecookedtempehinafoodprocessor,addthegarlicandparsley,andpulseuntilcoarselyground.Addthesoysauce,oliveoil,breadcrumbs,glutenflour,yeast,oregano,salt,andblackpepper,andpulsetocombine,leavingsometexture.Scrapethetempehmixtureintoabowlanduseyourhandstokneadthemixtureuntilwellblended,1to2minutes.Useyourhandstorollthemixtureintosmallballs,nolargerthan11⁄2inchesindiameter.Repeatwiththeremainingtempehmixture.
3.Inalightlyoiledlargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.AddtheT-balls,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntilbrowned,movingtheminthepanasneededforevenbrowning,15to20minutes.Alternatively,youcanarrangetheT-ballsonanoiledbakingsheetandbakeat350°Ffor25to30minutes,turningonceabouthalfwaythrough.
4.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthespaghettiovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.
5.Whilethespaghettiiscooking,heatthemarinarasauceinamediumsaucepanovermediumheatuntilhot.
6.Whenthepastaiscooked,drainwellanddivideamong4dinnerplatesorshallowpastabowls.TopeachservingwithafewoftheT-balls.SpoonthesauceovertheT-Ballsandspaghettiandservehot.CombineanyremainingT-ballsandsauceinaservingbowlandserve.
PastaArrabbiata
Makes4servings ThenameofthispopularRomanpastadishmeans"angry"or"enraged"becauseofthehotnatureofthesauce.Ifyoupreferthesaucemoreorless"enraged,"adjusttheamountofcrushedredpepperaccordingly.Gemelli("twins")isashorttwistedpastathatresemblestwostrandsofspaghettitwistedtogether.Ilikeitschewytextureandthewayitholdsthesauceinthisrecipe,althoughanotherbite-sizepastashapesuchaspenneorradiatoremaybeusedinstead.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 1teaspooncrushedredpepper 1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 3tablespoonstomatopaste 3tablespoonsdryredwine Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundgemelli,orotherbite-sizepastashape
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcrushedredpepperandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthetomatoes,tomatopaste,andwineandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,for10to15minutes,oruntilthetomatoeshavebrokendownandtheflavorsarewellcombined.Keepwarm,partiallycovered,overlowheatwhileyoucookthepasta.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepastaovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoashallowservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
LinguinePuttanesca
Makes4servings Thelustyrichnessofolivesandcaperscombineswithfragrantgarlic,herbs,andtomatoestomakeoneofthemostcaptivatingsaucesevercreatedforpasta.Itissaidthatthis"streetwalker-style"pastagotitsnamebecauseitwasaquickmealthattheladiesoftheeveningcouldeasilypreparefrompantryingredientsafterahardnight'swork.Youcanomitorcutbackonthecrushedredpepperforamildersauce.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper ¾cupkalamataorMoroccanolives,pittedandhalved 1⁄4cupManzanillaorothergreenolives,pittedandhalved
3tablespoonscapers 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1poundlinguine
1.Inalargeasaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcrushedredpepperandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Stirinthecrushedtomatoes,dicedtomatoes,oregano,andbasil.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Bringthesaucetoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmerfor15minutes,stirringoccasionally.Stirintheblackolives,greenolives,capers,andparsley,cover,andkeepwarm.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguineovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoashallowservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
RadiatoreWithAuroraSauce
Makes4servings "Aurora"isthenamegiventoatomatosaucethathasbeenlightenedwithcreamtoapinkblush.Here,tofucreamcheesebothlightensandenrichesthesauce,addingproteinandacreamytexture.Besuretousegood-qualityimportedItaliantomatoesforthebestflavor.Radiatore("littleradiators")aresmallsquarepastawithripplededgesthatlooklike,well,littleradiators.Theirshapeallowsthesaucetoadheretoitsnooksandcrannies,butanotherpastashapeofyourchoicemaybeusedinstead.
1tablespoonoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 3greenonions,minced 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram
1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄3cupvegancreamcheeseordrainedsofttofu
1poundradiatoreorothersmall,shapedpasta 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandgreenonionsandcookuntilfragrant,1minute.Stirinthetomatoes,basil,marjoram,salt,andpepper.Bringthesaucetoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmerfor15minutes,stirringoccasionally.
2.Infoodprocessor,blendthecreamcheeseuntilsmooth.Add2cupsofthetomatosauceandblenduntilsmooth.Scrapethetofu-tomatomixturebackintothesaucepanwiththetomatosauce,stirringtoblend.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Keepwarmoverlowheat.
3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepastaovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewithparsleyandserveimmediately.
SicilianPenneWithTomatoesAndEggplant
Makes4servings InSicily,pastadishesmadewitheggplantarecalled"alaNorma."ItisbelievedthisnamehonorstheBellinioperaofthesamename,thoughsomefoodwritersnotethattheword"norma"intheSiciliandialectmeans"normal."Thus,itcanbeinferredthatpastawitheggplantissimplypastainthe"normal"way,sinceeggplantfiguresprominentlyinSiciliancuisine.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1mediumeggplant,peeledandchopped 2tablespoonstomatopaste 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄2cupdryredwine
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundpenne 2tablespoonsmincedfreshbasil
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addtheeggplant,andcook,covered,7or8minuteslonger.Stirinthetomatopaste,thenaddthetomatoes,wine,andsaltandpeppertotaste;reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaresoftandthesaucethickens,about15minutes.Keepwarmoverlowheatwhileyoucookthepasta.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenneovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about8to10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoashallowservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewithbasilandserveimmediately.
PenneWithVodka-SpikedTomatoSauce
Makes4servings AnyonewhoenjoysBloodyMaryswilltellyoutomatoesandvodkamakeagreatpair.Thecombinationextendstoapopularpastasauceaswell.Here,whitebeansandsoymilkreplacethetraditionalheavycream,whilecayenneaddsjusttherightbite.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1⁄4cupvodka
1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1tablespoonmincedfreshmarjoramor1teaspoondried 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupcookedorcannedwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed
1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
1poundpenne
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about7minutes.Addthevodkaandsimmerforaminutetoletthealcoholburnoff.Stirinthetomatoes,marjoram,andsaltandsimmeroverlowheatfor10minutes.
2.Pureethebeansandsoymilkinablenderorfoodprocessoruntilsmooth.Add1cupofthetomatosauceandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.Addthebeanmixturetothetomatosauceinthesaucepan,andstirtoblend.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andkeepwarmoverlowheatwhileyoucookthepasta.
3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenneovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauce,tossgentlytocombine,andserveimmediately.
PerciatelliWithSlow-RoastedTomatoSauce
Makes4servings Theintenseflavorofthisversatilesaucecomesfromthecaramelizationofnaturalsugarsachievedbyroastingthetomatoes.Perciatelliarelonghollowpastastrandsaboutdoublethethicknessofspaghetti.Iftheyareunavailable,useyourfavoritepastashape.Inthisrecipe,Icombinefreshandcannedtomatoes,butyoucoulduseallfreshtomatoesiftheyareplentiful.Thisrecipecanbeeasilytweakedtosuityourowntastes;forexample,youcanaddmoregarlicifdesiredor,neartheendofcookingtime,addsomecrushedredpepperorpittedchoppedkalamataolives.
1⁄4cupplus2tablespoonsoliveoil
2poundsripeplumtomatoesorcherrytomatoes,halvedlengthwise 1(28-ounce)canwholeplumtomatoes,drainedandhalvedlengthwise 1smallredonion,chopped 2garliccloves,finelychopped 1teaspoondriedoregano 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupdryredwine
1poundperciatelli
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishwiththe2tablespoonsofoil.Arrangethefreshandcannedtomatoescutsideupinthedish.Sprinklewiththeonion,garlic,oregano,basil,salt,andpeppertotaste.Drizzlewiththeremaining1⁄4cupoil.Bakeuntilthetomatoesaresoftandjuststartingtobrown,about90minutes.Removefromovenandallowtocoolslightly.
2.Presstheroastedtomatomixturethroughafine-meshsieveorrunthroughafoodmillsetoveralargesaucepan.Discardthesolids.Addthewineandbringtoaboil,reduceheattolow,andsimmerfor15minutes.Removefromheatandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Keepwarmwhileyoucookthepasta.
3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheperciatelliovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about12minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
FettuccineWithChardAndRedLentilTomatoSauce
Makes4servings You'dexpecttofindredlentilsinanIndiandish,notpairedwithlinguineinanItaliantomatosauce,butjustonetastewillconvinceyouit'sagreatidea.Softlycookedlentilsblendeffortlesslyintothesauce,addingsubstanceandprotein.Thechardaddstextureandflavor,makingthisanutritiousone-dishmealthatisalsoextremelytasty.
1⁄2cupredlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained
1mediumbunchSwisschard,toughstemsremovedandcutinto1⁄2-inchpieces
2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,sliced 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundlinguine
1.Bringasmallsaucepanofsaltedwatertoboiloverhighheat.Addthelentils,returntoaboil,thenreduceheattolow.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about30minutes.Drainandsetaside.
2.Inalargesaucepanofboilingwater,cookthecharduntiljusttender,about3minutes.Drainandsetaside.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthecrushedredpepper,tomatoes,thecookedlentils,andthecookedchard.Reducetheheattolow,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andsimmerfor10minutestoincorporatetheflavors.
4.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguineovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
TagliatelleWithPorciniBologneseSauce
Makes4servings ThisrichBolognesesaucereliesonheartyporcinimushroomstoaddtextureandflavorinsteadofthetraditionalgroundmeat.Tagliatellearelongflatpastaribbonsandarevirtuallyinterchangeablewithfettuccine.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,minced 1mediumcarrot,minced 1celeryrib,minced 3garliccloves,minced 12ouncesfreshporcinimushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andchopped 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine
1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilkorsoycreamer
1poundtagliatelleorfettuccine 2tablespoonsmincedfreshflat-leafparsley,forgarnish
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Stirinthemushroomsandthewineandsimmerfor5minutes.Addthetomatoesandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmer,uncovered,for15minutes,thenreduceheattolowandstirinthesoymilk.Removefromheatandkeepwarmwhileyoucookthepasta.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepastaovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewithparsleyandserveimmediately.
ZitiWithAbruzzeseVegetableRagù
Makes4servings Thisrich,full-bodiedsauceistypicaloftheAbruzziregionofItaly,asistheuseofyellowbellpeppers.ToaddAbruzzeseauthenticitytothedish,use"guitar"macaroni(maccheroniallachitarra)insteadoftheziticalledforinthisrecipe.Maccheroniallachitarraisnamedfortheguitarstring–likecutteronwhichthesquare-shapedpastastrandsarecut.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,finelychopped 1mediumyellowbellpepper,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 2tablespoonstomatopaste 1⁄2cupdryredwine
1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundziti 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Uncoverandstirinthetomatopaste,wine,andoregano.Addthetomatoes,crushedredpepper,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Simmerfor20minutes,uncovered,stirringoccasionally.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthezitiovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewithparsleyandserveimmediately.
PASTAWITHPESTO
LinguineWithLigurianPesto
Makes4servings Pesto,thefamousbasilsauce,originatedinLiguria,whereitismoremellowthanmostofthepestomadeinAmerica.ThisisbecausetheLigurianbasilismuchmilderandmoretenderthatthelargebasilgrowninAmerica.TheLigurianoliveoilislighterandfruitierandthegarlicsmallerandmilder.Enjoythisaromaticfresh-tastingpastadishduringthehotsummermonthswhenfreshbasilisatitspeakandalightermealisespeciallywelcome.
3garliccloves 1⁄3cuppinenuts
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
21⁄2cupsfreshbasilleaves
1⁄2cupoliveoil(Ligurian,ifavailable)
1⁄4cupveganParmesanorParmasio(optional)
1poundlinguine
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,pinenuts,andsaltandprocessuntilgroundtoapaste.Addthebasilandprocessuntilwellblended.Withthemachinerunning,slowlystreamintheoil.TransfertoasmallbowlandstirintheParmesan,ifusing.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguineovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwell,reservingabout1⁄2cupofthepastawater.Transferthepastatoalargeservingbowl.Addthereservedpastawatertoabout1cupofthepesto,stirringtomakeasmoothsauce.Addthepestotothepastaandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
Orzo,WhiteBeans,AndTomatoesWithLemonySpinachPesto
Makes4servings Orzo,thetinyrice-shapedpasta,iswhatgivesthiscolorfulandsprightlydishamorerisotto-likequality.Ifyoupreferaheartierdish,usepenneoranotherlargepastavariety.
2cupsfreshbabyspinach 2garliccloves 1⁄3cuppinenuts
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
2teaspoonsfreshmincedmarjoramor1teaspoondried 1⁄4cupcoarselychoppedfreshparsley
Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupoliveoil
11⁄2cupsorzo
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cancannellinibeans,drainedandrinsedifcanned
Juiceof1lemon 11⁄2cupsripegrapetomatoes,halved
1.Microwavethespinachinamicrowave-safebowluntilwilted,about1minute.Setaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,pinenuts,andsaltandprocesstoapaste.Addthespinach,marjoram,parsley,andpeppertotasteandprocesstocombine.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoil.Transferthepestotoasmallbowlandsetaside.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheorzoovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about5minutes.Drainwellandreturntothepotoverlowheat.Addthewhitebeansandlemonjuiceandstirtoheatthebeans,about5minutes.Addthetomatoesandpestoandtossgentlytocombine.Transfertoaservingbowl.Serveimmediately.
FettuccineWithPuttanescaPesto
Makes4servings Myall-timefavoritepastasauceisputtanesca,thatincomparablefusionoftomatoes,olives,capers,andgarlic.But,Ialsolovepestoandwasuptomyeyeballsinfreshbasilfromthegarden.Theonlylogicalsolutionwastobringthetwotogethertocreateadelicious,flavorfulsaucethatpairsperfectlywithlongpastaribbonslikefettuccine.
3garliccloves 1⁄4cuppinenutsorsliveredalmonds
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
2cupsfreshbasilleaves(smalltenderleaves,ifavailable) 2ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 1⁄3cuppittedManzanillaorothergreenolives,chopped
1tablespooncapers Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupoliveoil
1poundfettuccine
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,pinenuts,andsaltandprocesstoapaste.Addthebasil,tomatoes,olives,capers,andpeppertotasteandprocessuntilwellblended.Withthemachinerunning,slowlystreamintheoil.Transfertoasmallbowlandsetaside.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthefettuccineovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwell,reserving1⁄3cupofthepastawater.Transferthepastatoalargeservingbowl.Addthereservedpastawatertothepesto,stirringtomakeasmoothsauce.Addthepestotothepastaandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
TricolorRotiniWithPestoBianco
Makes4servings Creamyandflavorful,thispestobianco,or"whitepesto,"ismadewithpinenuts,cashews,andartichokehearts.Itlightlycloaksthecolorfulshortspiralrotinipasta,althoughyoucansubstituteanotherpastashapeifyouprefer.Sprinklewithparsley,basil,greenpeas,orchoppedblackolivesforaddedcolorandflavor.Donotusemarinatedartichokeheartsbecausetheflavoristoostrong.Usefrozenartichokeheartsinsteadofcanned,butyou'llneedtocookthemfirstaccordingtopackagedirections.
2or3garliccloves 1⁄3cuppinenuts
1⁄3cupunsaltedrawcashews
1teaspoonsalt 1cupcoarselychoppedcannedartichokehearts,drainedandrinsed 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
1⁄4cupoliveoil
1poundtricolorrotini
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,pinenuts,cashews,andsaltandprocesstoapaste.Addtheartichokesandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthesoymilkandprocessuntilwellblended.Withthemachinerunning,slowlystreamintheoil.Transfertoasmallbowlandsetaside.Alternatively,youcanwarmthesauceinasaucepanoververylowheatbut,likemostpestos,tossingitwiththehotcookedpastaisusuallyenoughtowarmitup.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktherotiniovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainthepastaandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthepestoandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
PenneWithPeanutPesto
Makes4servings Asianflavorspermeatethisgarlicky-peanuttypesto.Iserveitwithpennejustforthefunofalliteration,butanAsianricenoodlewouldalsobeagreatmatch.
3garliccloves,minced 1⁄2cupunsaltedroastedpeanuts
1teaspoonsugar 1⁄4cupsoysauce
1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄2teaspoonAsianchilipaste
1⁄4cupcreamypeanutbutter
2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 1poundpenne 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish
2tablespoonschoppedgreenonions,forgarnish
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,peanuts,andsugarandprocesstoapaste.Addthesoysauce,limejuice,andchilipasteandprocessuntilwellblended.Addthepeanutbutterandsesameoilandprocessuntilsmooth.Transfertoasmallbowlandsetaside.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenneovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwell,reserving1⁄3cupofthepastawater.Transferthepastatoalargeservingbowl.Addthereservedpastawatertothepesto,stirringtomakeasmoothsauce.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Garnishwithcilantroandgreenonionsandserveimmediately.
RotiniAndAlmond-MintPestoWithOrangeZest
Makes4servings Almonds,mint,andorangeareatraditionalSicilianflavorcombinationinsavorydishes.Thefaintlysweettasteofmintandalmondareagreatcomplementtothebiteoftheorangezest.
2garliccloves 1⁄2cupsliveredalmonds
¾teaspoonsalt 2cupsfreshmintleaves 1⁄2cupoliveoil
2teaspoonsorangezest 1poundrotini
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,almonds,andsaltandprocessuntilfinelychopped.Addthemintandprocessuntilgroundtoapaste.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoil.Transfertoasmallbowlandstirintheorangezest.
2.Inlargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktherotiniovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwell,reservingabout1⁄2cupofthepastawater.Transferpastatoalargeservingbowl.Addthereservedpastawatertothepesto,stirringtomakeasmoothsauce.Addthepestotothepastaandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
CampanelleAndZucchiniWithSquashBlossomsAndSunflowerPesto
Makes4servings Thissummertimerecipehasanunderlying"flower"theme:thecampanellemeans"bellflowers,"fortheshapeofthepasta.Inthisrecipe,theyaretossedwithsunflowerpestoandzucchiniflowers.Zucchiniflowersorblossomsaredeliciousfriedinoliveoilandseasonedwithnothingmorethansaltandpepper.Theymakealovelyadditiontothispastadish.Lookforthematyourlocalsupermarketorfarmer'smarket(orinyourownvegetablegarden)duringthesummermonths,whenzucchiniisatitspeak.Ifzucchiniflowersareunavailable,youcanomitthemandthedishwillstillbedelicious.Campanellepastaissometimeshardtofind,sofeelfreetosubstituteanothervarietyofpasta.
2cupsfreshparsleyleaves 1⁄2cupshelledunsaltedsunflowerseeds
2garliccloves Salt Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupplus3tablespoonsoliveoil
1poundcampanelle 2smallzucchini,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
4zucchiniflowers,washedanddried
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheparsley,sunflowerseeds,garlic,1⁄2teaspoonsalt,andapinchofpepperandpulseuntilcoarselyground.Withthemachinerunning,streaminthe1⁄3cupofoiluntilwellblended.Setaside.
2.Inlargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthecampanelleovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.
3.Whilethepastaiscooking,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilinalargeskilletovermediumheat.Addthezucchini,cover,andcookuntiltender,about7minutes.Addsaltandpeppertotaste,cover,andkeepwarmoververylowheat.
4.Inasmallnonstickskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addthezucchiniflowersandcookuntilsoftened,turningonce,about5minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandkeepwarmoververylowheat.
5.Drainthecookedpastawellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthepestoandcookedzucchiniandtossgentlytocombine.Topwiththecookedzucchiniflowersandserveimmediatelywithplentyoffreshlygroundblackpepper.
GemelliWithGreenBeans,Potatoes,AndBasilPesto
Makes4servings Whentossedwithlinguine,thispestodish,madewithgreenbeansandpotatoes,iscalled"pestoGenovese"becauseitisapopularcombinationinGenoa,wherepestoisprevalent.Whilethedishiscertainlywonderfulwithlinguine,Iprefergemelliforitssize(about11⁄2incheslong)andchewytexture.Thenamegemellimeans"twins,"forthewaythepastalooksliketwotwistedstrandsofspaghetti.Ifyoudon'thavepinenuts,youcansubstitutewalnutpiecesorsliveredalmonds.
3garliccloves 1⁄3cuppinenuts
2cupsfreshbasilleaves Salt Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupoliveoil
8ouncesnewpotatoes,unpeeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
4ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 1poundgemelli
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlicandpinenutsandprocesstoapaste.Addthebasil,about1teaspoonofsalt,peppertotaste,andoil.Process,scrapingdownthesidesasnecessary,untilthepestoissmooth.Setaside.
2.Steamthepotatoesoverboilingwateruntiljusttender,10to12minutes,thentransfertoalargebowl.Whenthepotatoesarefinishedsteaming,steamthegreenbeansuntiltender,7to8minutes.
3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthegemelliovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwell,reserving1⁄3cupofthepastawater.Transferthepastatoalargeservingbowl.
4.Addthepestotothesteamedpotatoesandgreenbeans,alongwiththereservedpastawater.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Addthevegetable-pestomixturetothecookedpastaandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
RadiatoreWithWalnut-ParsleyPesto
Makes4servings WalnutsareacommoningredientinLiguriancooking,andtheyaddiron,magnesium,andotheressentialnutrientstothisflavorfulpesto.Spicyfoodloversmaywanttoaddtheoptionalcrushedredpeppertothepestoforalittleheat,butitisperfectlydeliciouswithoutit.
2garliccloves 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cuplightlytoastedwalnutpieces
1⁄2cupchoppedfreshparsley
1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper(optional)
1⁄3cupoliveoil
1poundradiatore 1tablespoonwalnutoil(optional)
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlicandsaltandprocessuntilgarlicisminced.Addthewalnuts,parsley,andcrushedredpepper,ifusing,andprocessuntilgroundtoapaste.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoilandprocessuntilwellblended.Setaside.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheradiatoreovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwell,reserving1⁄3cupofthepastawater.Transferthepastatoalargeservingbowl.Addthereservedpastawatertothepestoandblendtomakeasmoothsauce.Addthepestotothepastaandtossgentlytocombine.Drizzlewiththewalnutoil,ifusing,andserveimmediately.
PASTAWITHVEGETABLESANDMORE
PastaPrimavera
Makes4servings Thenamepastaprimaverameans"springtimepasta."Countlessversionsofthefamousdishexist,includingonemadewitholiveoilandothersmadewithcream.Whattheyhaveincommonisavarietyoffreshvegetablesand,tobetruetothename,thevegetablesshouldbethefirstofthespringtimecrop.Tricolorrotiniareusedtoplayupthecolorfulspringtheme.ThedishissaidtobeanAmericaninventioncreatedatNewYork'sLeCirquerestaurant,butthepairingofpastawithspringvegetablesisactuallyquitecommoninItaly.
1poundtricolorrotini 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredoryellowbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchstrips
2garliccloves,minced 1smallzucchini,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
8thinasparagusspears,toughendstrimmedandcutinto2-inchlengths 1smallbunchgreenonions,chopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshbasil 2tablespoonsmincedfreshflat-leafparsley
1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktherotiniovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat,addthebellpepperandgarlic,andcook4minutes,untilslightlysoftened.Addthezucchini,asparagus,andgreenonionsandcookuntiltender,about7minuteslonger.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandkeepwarm.
3.Drainthepastawellandtransferittoalargeservingbowl.Addthecookedvegetables,alongwiththebasil,andparsley.Tossgentlyandserveimmediately.
OrecchietteWithRapini
Makes4servings OrecchiettecomefromthePugliaregionofsoutheasternItaly,whereitistraditionallyservedwithbroccolirabe(rapini)orothergreenvegetablesuchasarugula.Adifferentpastashapecanbeused,ifdesired.
1⁄4cupoliveoil
3garliccloves,minced 9ouncesbroccolirabe(rapini),thickstemsremovedandchopped 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoondrywhitewine(optional) 1poundorecchiette,homemadeorstore-bought
1.Inamediumsaucepan,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30secondsAddtherapini,crushedredpepper,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Cook,stirringfrequently,untiltherapiniistender,about5minutes.Stirinthewine,ifusing,andkeepwarmoververylowheat.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheorecchietteovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilitistender.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addtheremaining2tablespoonsoilandtherapinimixtureandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Tossgentlytocombineandserveimmediately.
PenneWithCreamyAsparagusSauce
Makes4servings Asparagusloverswillenjoythisluxuriouspastadish—thecreamysaucecontainspureedasparagusandisalsothickwithpiecesofthelusciousgreenvegetable.
1poundasparagus,toughendstrimmedandcutinto2-inchpieces 1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedyellowonion
3garliccloves,minced 1⁄4cupdrywhitewineorvegetablebroth
1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1cupcookedorcannedGreatNorthernbeans,drainedandrinsed Plainunsweetenedsoymilk,asneeded 1poundpenne
1.Steamtheasparagusuntiljusttender,about5minutes.Rinseundercoldwaterandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandcookuntilsoftened,1minute.Stirinthewine,basil,salt,andcayenneandsimmer,uncovered,for2minutes.Addhalfofthesteamedasparagusalongwiththebeansandstirtocombine.
2.Transfertheasparagusandbeanmixturetoafoodprocessorandpureeuntilsmooth,addingalittlesoymilkiftoothick.Transferthesaucetoalargesaucepanandaddthereservedsteamedasparagus.Cook,stirring,overmediumheatuntilhot.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Keepthesaucewarmoververylowheat.
3.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenneovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
FusilliWithFennelAndSun-DriedTomatoes
Makes4servings Bothfennelandsun-driedtomatoesarepopularingredientsinCalabriancooking.Fusilliisaspiral-shapedspaghetti,oftensoldcutassmall2-inchpieces.InCalabria,homemadefusilliismadebywrappingthepastadougharoundknittingneedlestodry.Iffusilliisunavailable,useyourfavoritepastashape.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumfennelbulbs,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
3mediumshallots,minced 1largegarlicclove,minced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄2cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,drainedandfinelychopped
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonschoppedfreshbasil 1poundfusilli
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthefennel,shallots,andgarlic.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilsoftened,about7minutes.Stirinthedicedtomatoesandtheirjuice,crushedtomatoes,andsun-driedtomatoesandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andsimmer,uncovered,forabout25minutesoruntilthesaucethickens.Stirinthefreshbasilandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Keepwarmoververylowheat.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthefusilliovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
ZitiWithRedPepper–WalnutSauce
Makes4servings Finelygroundwalnutsaresprinkledoverthepastaandsauce,muchasyouwoulddowithgratedParmesancheese.Theprotein-richwalnutsaddarichflavornoteaswellasnutritionsincetheycontainironandmagnesium,aswellasvitaminsA,B,andE.Usingbottledroastedredpeppersmakesthisrecipeespeciallyquick,butfreshroastedmaybeusedaswell.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 3garliccloves 1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
2jarredroastedredpeppers(orseeRoastedRedPepperHummus),chopped 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 2tablespoonschoppedfreshflat-leafparsley 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1poundpenne 1⁄2cuplightlytoastedwalnutpieces,groundorfinelyminced
1.Inaskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Stirinthebasilandoregano.Removefromheatandsetaside.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,processthebellpeppersuntilsmooth.Addtheonionandgarlicmixtureandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthetomatoes,parsley,salt,andblackpepperandprocessuntilwellblended.Setaside.
3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenneovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewithwalnutsandserveimmediately.
Carbonara-StyleSpaghetti
Makes4servings Inspiredbythe"baconandeggs"Italianclassic,thisdeliciousveganversionismadewithheart-healthysoy.Tossin1⁄2cupofthawedgreenpeaswhenaddingtheparsleyforadditionalcolor,ifdesired.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 3mediumshallots,minced 4ouncestempehbacon,homemade(seeTempehBacon)orstore-bought,chopped 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 1⁄2cupsoftorsilkentofu,drained
1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupveganParmesanorParmasio
1poundspaghetti 3tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookuntiltender,about5minutes.Addthetempehbaconandcook,stirringfrequently,untillightlybrowned,about5minutes.Setaside.
2.Inablender,combinethesoymilk,tofu,nutritionalyeast,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Blenduntilsmooth.Setaside.
3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthespaghettiovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthetofumixture,1⁄4cupoftheParmesan,andallbut2tablespoonsofthetempehbaconmixture.Tossgentlytocombineandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,addingalittlemoresoymilkiftoodry.Topwithseveralgrindingsofpepper,theremainingtempehbacon,theremainingParmesan,andparsley.Serveimmediately.
PagliaEFienoWithPeas
Makes4servings Thenameofthisdishtranslatesto"strawandhay"—namedforthegreenandyellowcolorsofthenoodles.Sincefreshpeasarenotalwaysavailable,thisrecipecallsforfrozenbabypeas,whicharemuchsweeterandmoretenderthanthelargerfrozenones.
1⁄3cupplus1tablespoonoliveoil
2mediumshallots,finelyminced 1⁄4cupchoppedtempehbacon,homemade(seeTempehBacon)orstore-bought(optional)
11⁄2cupsslicedwhitemushrooms
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 21⁄2cupsfrozenbabypeas
8ouncesregularorwholewheatlinguine 8ouncesspinachlinguine VeganParmesanorParmasio
1.Inalargeskillet,heatthe1tablespoonofoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookuntiltender,about5minutes.Addthetempehbacon,ifusing,andcookuntilnicelybrowned.Stirinthemushroomsandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirinthepeasandtheremaining1⁄3cupoil.Coverandkeepwarmoververylowheat.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguineovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.
3.Addthesauce,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andsprinklewithParmesan.Tossgentlytocombineandserveimmediately.
Lemon-KissedLinguineWithGarlickyWhiteBeanSauce
Makes4servings Creamywhitecannellinibeans,orwhitekidneybeans,makethisasatisfyingandnutritiousdishwithalightsparkleoflemon.
3tablespoonsoliveoil 4garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cancannellinibeans,drainedandrinsed
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundlinguine 3tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Inlargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthebeans,lemonjuice,oregano,basil,andsaltandpeppertotasteandcookuntilheatedthrough,about5minutes.Keepwarmoverlowheat.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguineovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwell,reserving1⁄3cupofthepastawater.Transferpastatoalargeservingbowl.
3.Mixthereservedpastawaterintothebeanmixturetomakeasmoothsauce.Addthebeanmixturetothepastaalongwiththeparsleyandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
FarfalleWithWhiteBeansAndRoastedAsparagus
Makes4servings Thedelectableflavorofroastedasparagusisenhancedbythegarlickywhitebeansandchewypastaforatrulydeliciousone-dishmeal.
8ouncesthinasparagus,toughendstrimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 1⁄4cupoliveoil
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cancannellinibeans,drainedandrinsed
1poundfarfalleorothersmallpasta 10freshbasilleaves,cutintothinstrips
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Tosstheasparaguspieceswith1tablespoonoftheoilandspreadthemonalightlyoiledbakingsheet.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandroastuntiltheasparagusistender,about8minutes.Setaside.
2.Inlargeskillet,heattheremaining3tablespoonsofoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Stirinthebeansandcookuntilheatedthrough,about5minutes.Addtheasparagusandkeepwarmoververylowheat.
3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepastaovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainthepastaandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthebeanandasparagusmixture,basil,andlotsoffreshlygroundblackpepperandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
PenneWithChickpeasAndRosemary
Makes4servings Thisisaquickandeasydishmadewithpantryingredients.Ifyou'renotafanofthedistinctivelyfragrantrosemary,feelfreetouseadifferentherb,suchasbasilorparsley.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonschoppedfreshrosemaryleavesor1teaspoondried 1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundrotini
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandrosemaryandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Stirinthetomatoes,chickpeas,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirringoccasionally,for15minutestoallowtheflavorstoblend.Keepwarmoververylowheat.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktherotiniovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
FettuccineWithFreshFigsAndWalnuts
Makes4servings Mymotheralwaysservedhomemadepastaandtomatosaucesprinkledwithafig,walnut,andbreadcrumbtoppingaspartofmyfamily'straditionalChristmasEvesupper.Iprefertouseawhitesauceinstead,soitdoesn'tcompetewiththetastytopping.
1⁄4cupoliveoil
1⁄3cupdrybreadcrumbs
1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundfettuccine 3garliccloves,finelyminced 1cupchoppedfreshfigs ¾cupchoppedtoastedwalnutpieces 2cupsCreamyCashewSauce
1.Inamediumskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthebreadcrumbsandstiruntillightlybrowned,about5minutes.Transfertoasmallbowl,mixintheparsleyandsaltandpeppertotaste,andsetaside.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthefettuccineovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.
3.Whilethepastaiscooking,heattheremaining3tablespoonsoilinaskilletovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilsoftandfragrant,about1minute.Donotbrown.Stirinthefigsandwalnutsandkeepwarmoververylowheat.
4.Drainthepastawellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthecashewsauceandthefigmixtureandtossgentlytocombine.Topwiththebreadcrumbmixtureandsaltandpeppertotaste.Serveimmediately.
AngelHairPastaWithOliveOilAndGarlic
Makes4servings Agoodoliveoilwithlotsofgarlicandfreshgroundblackpepperareallyouneedforthisclassicdish,pastaaglio-olio,makingitaperfectchoiceforwhenyou'reinahurry.Useaquick-cookingpastasuchasangelhairorcappellini,sodinnercanbeonthetableinminutes.Itisimportantnottolettheoilgettoohot,sinceyoudon'twantthegarlictoturnbrownoritwilltastebitter.Thissimplerecipecanserveasthebasisforinfinitevariations,fromtheminimaladditionofmincedparsleyorcrushedredpeppertomoresubstantialoptionssuchascookedbeansorvegetables.
1⁄2cupoliveoil
4garliccloves,finelyminced Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundangelhairpasta
1.Putalargepotofsaltedwaterontoboilforthepasta.Inamediumskillet,heattheoiloverlowheat.Addthegarlicandabout1⁄2teaspoonofsaltandcook,stirringfrequently,untilthegarlicisfragrantandsoftened,about2minutes.Becarefulnotbrownthegarlic.Add1cupofthehotpastawaterandsimmerovermediumheatuntiltheliquidreducesabit.Keepwarmoververylowheat.
2.Addthepastatotheboilingsaltedwaterandcookovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,3to4minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauce,seasonwithsalttotaste,andseveralgrindingsoffreshblackpepper.Tossgentlytocombineandserveimmediately.
PenneWithWhiteBeans,RedChard,AndGrapeTomatoes
Makes4servings Infusedwiththeflavorofgarlicandbasil,thisfresh-tastingdishisalsoprettytolookat,thankstothetenderchardleavesandsweetgrapetomatoes.Creamywhitebeansaddproteinandsubstanceforasatisfyingone-dishmeal.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,finelychopped 1mediumbunchredchard,toughstemsremovedandcoarselychopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed
11⁄2cupsripegrapetomatoes,halvedlengthwise
1poundpenne 2tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshbasil,forgarnish
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthechardandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,untilwilted,about3minutes.Addthebeansandtomatoes,reduceheattolow,andsimmerfor10minutes,stirringoccasionally.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenneovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewithbasilandserveimmediately.
InspiredBySpaghettiWithWhiteClamSauce
Makes4servings SpaghettiwithwhiteclamsaucewasoneofmyhusbandJon'sfavoritemealsbeforegoingvegan.SinceIdidn'twanttobemarriedtoa"bivalve-mollusk-vegetarian,"Icameupwiththisveganalternativetoappeasehiscravingforthedish.Cannellinibeansandatouchofkelppowderareusedinplaceofclamsinthegarlickysauceandwhitemisopasteaddssaltiness.Kelppowderandmisoareavailableatnaturalfoodstores,butifunavailable,useascissorstofinelysnipa3-inchsquarepieceofnoriandsprinkleitonthefinisheddish.
1⁄4cupoliveoil
4or5garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cancannellinibeans,drainedandrinsed
1⁄4cupdrywhitewine
1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2teaspoonswhitemisopastedissolvedin1⁄4cuphotwater
1⁄2teaspoonkelppowder
1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
4tablespoonsmincedfreshflat-leafparsley 1poundspaghetti
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Stirinthebeans,wine,broth,basil,oregano,andsaltandblackpeppertotasteandsimmerforabout5minutes.Stirinthemisopaste,kelppowder,crushedredpepper,and2tablespoonsoftheparsleyandkeepwarmoververylowheat.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthespaghettiovermedium-highheat,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewiththeremaining2tablespoonsparsleyandserveimmediately.
ZitiWithCatalanVegetables
Makes4servings InspiredbytheCatalanvegetabledishescalivada,thisdishpairssturdyzitiwitharousingmedleyofgrilledvegetableslacedwithcapers,lemonjuice,andcrushedredpepper.
1mediumeggplant 1mediumredbellpepper 1mediumyellowpepper 1⁄4cupoliveoil
1mediumredonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1tablespooncapers 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundziti 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Preheatagrillorbroiler.Grilltheeggplantandbellpeppers,turningsothattheyareevenlycharred,10to15minutes.Placethecharredvegetablesinabowl,cover,andsetasidetocool.Whencoolenoughtohandle,removeanddiscardthecharredskinsfromthevegetables.Dicethevegetablesandsetthemaside.
2.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoil.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,7minutes.Addthegrilledeggplantandbellpeppers,alongwiththetomatoes,capers,lemonjuice,andremaining3tablespoonsoil.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Mixgentlytocombine.Simmeroverlowheatfor20minutestoblendtheflavors.
3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheziti,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Spoonthesauceoverthepasta,sprinklewithparsley,andserveimmediately.
AustrianNoodlesAndCabbage
Makes4servings ThepopularEasternEuropeanpairingofnoodlesandcabbageisknownaskrautfleckerlninAustria.Itmakesatastyandsatisfyingmealthatisespeciallygoodonacoldwinternight,servedwithasideofcinnamon-lacedapplesauceandbakedtempeh.Tosavethetimeofshreddingsavoycabbage,useabagofshreddedcabbage(soldforcoleslaw)instead.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 3cupsshreddedsavoycabbage Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 12ounceslinguine,brokenintothirds 2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1teaspoonsugar 1teaspooncarawayseeds
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftandgoldenbrown,about10minutes.Addthecabbageandsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,uncovered,stirringoccasionally,untilthecabbagebeginstobrownslightly,about10minutes.Cover,reduceheattolow,andcontinuecookinguntilcabbageissoft,about10minuteslonger.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguine,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthecabbagemixture,margarine,sugar,andcarawayseedsandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
PersianNoodlesAndLentils
Makes4servings SweetandsavorynoodledishesarefoundthroughouttheregionsoftheMediterranean.ThisMiddleEasterndishissometimescalledrishta,forthethinnoodlesthataretraditionallyusedtomakeit.Youcaneasilysubstitutevermicelliorotherthinpastainitsplace.Fragrantspicessuchascoriander,cumin,andallspice,combinedwithlentilsandtomatoes,aretossedwiththenoodlesforasatisfyingandflavorfulmeal.
¾cupbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2cupwalnutpieces
1⁄2cuppitteddates,halved
1teaspoongroundcoriander 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 8ouncesvermicelliorotherthinpasta,brokenintothirds Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelentilsuntiltender,about45minutes. 2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntil
soft,about10minutes.Stirinthewalnuts,dates,coriander,cumin,allspice,andcayenne.Cook,stirring,for2minutestobringouttheflavorsofthespices.Stirinthetomatoesandcook,stirring,untilhot,about5minutes.
3.Whenthelentilsarecooked,drainthemandreturntothepot.Stirinthetomatomixtureandkeepwarmoververylowheat.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepastaovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionallyuntilaldente,5to7minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthelentilmixtureandtossgentlytocombine.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Serveimmediately.
LASAGNAEIGHTWAYS
ClassicTofuLasagna
Makes6servings ThisrecipereliesontofuandveganParmesantocreateatraditional-stylelasagna.Servedwithacrispgreensalad,thisisagreatwaytofeedacrowd.
12ounceslasagnanoodles 1poundfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 1poundsofttofu,drainedandcrumbled 2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
3tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupveganParmesanorParmasio
4cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought
1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthenoodlesovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionallyuntiljustaldente,about7minutes.Preheattheovento350°F.Inalargebowl,combinethefirmandsofttofus.Addthenutritionalyeast,lemonjuice,salt,pepper,parsley,and1⁄4cupoftheParmesan.Mixuntilwellcombined.
2.Spoonalayerofthetomatosauceintothebottomof9x13-inchbakingdish.Topwithalayerofthecookednoodles.Spreadhalfofthetofumixtureevenlyoverthenoodles.Repeatwithanotherlayerofnoodlesfollowedbyalayerofsauce.Spreadtheremainingtofumixtureontopofthesauceandfinishwithafinallayerofnoodlesandsauce.Sprinklewiththeremaining1⁄4cupParmesan.Ifanysauceremains,saveitandserveithotinabowlalongsidethelasagna.
3.Coverwithfoilandbakefor45minutes.Removecoverandbake10minuteslonger.Letstandfor10minutesbeforeserving.
RedChardAndBabySpinachLasagna
Makes6servings Freshredchardandbabyspinachaddcolorandnutrientstothisfamilyfavoriterecipe.Plusit'sagreatwaytoservemoregreenstothosewhomightotherwisenotchoosetoeatthem.Ifredchardisunavailable,substituteanothervarietyofchardoruseallspinachifyouprefer.
12ounceslasagnanoodles 1tablespoonoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 8ouncesfreshredchard,toughstemsremovedandcoarselychopped 9ouncesfreshbabyspinach,coarselychopped 1poundfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 1poundsofttofu,drainedandcrumbled 2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonsmincedfreshflat-leafparsley 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
31⁄2cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought
1⁄4cupveganParmesanorParmasio
1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthenoodlesovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionallyuntiljustaldente,about7minutes.Preheattheovento350°F.
2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant.Addthechardandcook,stirringuntilwilted,about5minutes.Addthespinachandcontinuetocook,stirringuntilwilted,about5minutesmore.Coverandcookuntilsoft,about3minutes.Uncoverandsetasidetocool.Whencoolenoughtohandle,drainanyremainingmoisturefromthegreens,pressingagainstthemwithalargespoontosqueezeoutanyexcessliquid.Placethegreensinalargebowl.Addtofus,thenutritionalyeast,lemonjuice,parsley,salt,andpepper.Mixuntilwellcombined.
3.Spoonalayerofthetomatosauceintothebottomof9x13-inchbakingdish.Topwithalayerofthenoodles.Spreadhalfofthetofumixtureevenlyoverthenoodles.Repeatwithanotherlayerofnoodlesandalayerofsauce.Spreadtheremainingtofumixtureontopofthesauceandfinishwithafinallayerofnoodles,sauce,andtopwiththeParmesan.
4.Coverwithfoilandbakefor45minutes.Removecoverandbake10minuteslonger.Letstandfor10minutesbeforeserving.
RoastedVegetableLasagna
Makes6servings Thinlayersofroastedvegetableslendtheirrichflavorstothelasagna,meldingwiththetofufillingandnoodles.Iliketousezucchini,eggplant,andredbellpepperinthislasagnabecause,notonlyaretheythequintessentialItalianvegetables,butalsotheirflavorsareespeciallyenhancedwhenroasted.Foraddedflavor,roastsomechoppedonionorgarlicaswell.
1mediumzucchini,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1mediumeggplant,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1mediumredbellpepper,diced 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 8ounceslasagnanoodles 1poundfirmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcrumbled 1poundsofttofu,drained,patteddry,andcrumbled 2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 2tablespoonsmincedfreshflat-leafparsley 31⁄2cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought
1⁄4cupveganParmesanorParmasio
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Spreadthezucchini,eggplant,andbellpepperonalightlyoiled9x13-inchbakingpan.Drizzlewiththeoilandseasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Roastthevegetablesuntilsoftandlightlybrowned,about20minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetasidetocool.Lowertheoventemperatureto350°F.
2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthenoodlesovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionallyuntiljustaldente,about7minutes.Drainandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinethetofuwiththenutritionalyeast,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwell.
3.Toassemble,spreadalayeroftomatosauceinbottomofa9x13-inchbakingdish.Topthesaucewithalayerofnoodles.Topthenoodleswithhalfoftheroastedvegetables,thenspreadhalfthetofumixtureoverthevegetables.Repeatwithanotherlayerofnoodles,andtopwithmoresauce.Repeatlayeringprocesswithremainingvegetablesandtofumixture,endingwithalayerofnoodlesandsauce.SprinkleParmesanontop.
4.Coverandbakefor45minutes.Removecoverandbakeanother10minutes.Removefromovenandletstandfor10minutesbeforecutting.
Variation:Insteadofthezucchiniandeggplant,useslicedandroastedportobellomushroomsandbutternutsquashalongwiththebellpepper.
LasagnaWithRadicchioAndCreminiMushrooms
Makes6servings ThissophisticatedlasagnaismadewithwoodsycreminimushroomsandtheslightlybitterItalianchicoryknownasradicchio.Ifcreminimushroomsareunavailable,substituteanothertypeoffreshmushroom.Althoughitismadewitharedsaucehere,itisalsogoodwhenpairedwiththeVeganWhiteSauce.
1tablespoonoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 1smallheadradicchio,shredded 8ouncescreminimushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andthinlysliced Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 8ounceslasagnanoodles 1poundfirmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcrumbled 1poundsofttofu,drained,patteddry,andcrumbled 3tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 3cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought 1⁄2cupgroundwalnutpieces
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,radicchio,andmushrooms.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untiltender,about10minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsetaside.
2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthenoodlesovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionallyuntiljustaldente,about7minutes.Drainandsetaside.Preheatovento350°F.
3.Inalargebowl,combinethefirmandsofttofu.Addthenutritionalyeastandparsleyandmixuntilwellcombined.Mixintheradicchioandmushroommixtureandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
4.Spoonalayerofthetomatosauceintothebottomof9x13-inchbakingdish.Topwithalayerofthenoodles.Spreadhalfofthetofumixtureevenlyoverthenoodles.Repeatwithanotherlayerofnoodlesfollowedbyalayerofsauce.Spreadtheremainingtofumixtureontopandfinishwithafinallayerofnoodlesandsauce.Sprinklethetopwithgroundwalnuts.
5.Coverwithfoilandbakefor45minutes.Removecoverandbake10minuteslonger.Letstandfor10minutesbeforeserving.
LasagnaPrimavera
Makes6to8servings Intypical"primavera"style,thislasagnaincludeslotsofveggies.Thevegetablesyouusearenotcastinstone—feelfreetoswapanyofthesetforothersyoumayprefer,suchasescarole,mushrooms,peas,fennel,orasparagus.Ithinkthevegetableslookbestinthisdishwhencutintofairlysmallpieces,nomorethan1⁄4inchinsize.
8ounceslasagnanoodles 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 6ouncessilkentofu,drained 3cupsplainunsweetenedsoymilk 3tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 1⁄8teaspoongroundnutmeg
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2cupschoppedbroccoliflorets 2mediumcarrots,minced 1smallzucchini,halvedorquarteredlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 2poundsfirmtofu,drainedandpatteddry 2tablespoonsmincedfreshflat-leafparsley 1⁄2cupveganParmesanorParmasio
1⁄2cupgroundalmondsorpinenuts
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthenoodlesovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionallyuntiljustaldente,about7minutes.Drainandsetaside.
2.Inasmallskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Transfertheonionmixturetoablender.Addthesilkentofu,soymilk,nutritionalyeast,nutmeg,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Blenduntilsmoothandsetaside.
3.Steamthebroccoli,carrots,zucchini,andbellpepperuntiltender.Removefromheat.Crumblethefirmtofuintoalargebowl.Addtheparsleyand1⁄4cupoftheParmesanandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixuntilwellcombined.Stirinthesteamedvegetablesandmixwell,addingmoresaltandpepper,ifneeded.
4.Spoonalayerofthewhitesauceintothebottomoflightlyoiled9x13-inchbakingdish.Topwithalayerofthenoodles.Spreadhalfofthetofuandvegetablemixtureevenlyoverthenoodles.Repeatwithanotherlayerofnoodles,followedbyalayerofsauce.Spreadtheremainingtofumixtureontopandfinishwithafinallayerofnoodlesandsauce,endingwiththeremaining1⁄4cupParmesan.
5.Coverwithfoilandbakefor45minutes.Removecover,sprinklewithalmonds,andbake10minuteslonger.Letstandfor10minutesbeforeserving.
Tex-MexLasagna
Makes6to8servings ThezestyflavorsofTex-Mexcuisinearelayeredamongchewynoodlesforaheartyandsubstantiallasagnathatwillfeedahungrycrowd.IfyoulikeveganCheddarcheese,sprinklesomeontopofthelasagnawhenitisdonebakingandbakeanotherfewminutestomeltthecheese.OrtopwithsomeofMylie'sSecretQuesoDip.
12lasagnanoodles 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canspintobeans,drainedandrinsed 1teaspoondriedoregano 1teaspoonchilipowder 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1poundfirmtofu,drained 1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildgreenchiles,drained 1⁄2cupchoppedgreenonions
1⁄4cupslicedpittedblackolives
2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4cupstomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought
1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthenoodlesovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionallyuntiljustaldente,about7minutes.Drainandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethepintobeans,oregano,chilipowder,andcumin.Mashthebeanswellandincorporatethespices.Setaside.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinethetofu,chiles,greenonions,olives,cilantro,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwellandsetaside.
3.Spread1⁄2cupofthesalsainthebottomofa9x13-inchbakingdish.Arrange4ofthenoodlesontopofthesalsa.Spreadhalfofthebeanmixtureoverthenoodles,followedbyanother1⁄2cupofthesalsa.Topwith4noodlesfollowedbythetofumixture,spreadingevenly.Topwith1cupofthesalsa,followedbytheremainingbeanmixtureandtopwiththeremainingnoodles.Spreadtheremainingsalsaontop.
4.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhotandbubbly,45to50minutes.Uncoverandletstand10minutesbeforeserving.
BlackBeanAndPumpkinLasagna
Makes6to8servings Thiscombinationofingredientsmayseemunusualforlasagna,buttheresultisatastymergerofcolors,textures,andflavorsthatisespeciallyfuntoservearoundHalloween.
12lasagnanoodles 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed
1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 2teaspoonschilipowder Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundfirmtofu,welldrained 3tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro 1(16-ounce)canpumpkinpuree 3cupstomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought 1⁄2cupcoarselygroundpumpkinseeds(pepitas)
1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthenoodlesovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionallyuntiljustaldente,about7minutes.Drainandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened.Addthebellpepperandgarlicandcookuntilsoftened,5minuteslonger.Stirinthebeans,tomatoes,1teaspoonofthechilipowder,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Mixwellandsetaside.
3.Inalargebowl,combinethetofu,parsley,theremaining1teaspoonchilipowder,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Setaside.Inamediumbowl,combinethepumpkinwiththesalsaandstirtoblendwell.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
4.Spreadabout¾cupofthepumpkinmixtureinthebottomofa9x13-inchbakingdish.Topwith4ofthenoodles.Topwithhalfofthebeanmixture,followedbyhalfofthetofumixture.Topwithfourofthenoodles,followedbyalayerofthepumpkinmixture,thentheremainingbeanmixture,toppedwiththeremainingnoodles.Spreadtheremainingtofumixtureoverthenoodles,followedbytheremainingpumpkinmixture,spreadingittotheedgesofthepan.
5.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhotandbubbly,about50minutes.Uncover,sprinklewithpumpkinseeds,andletstand10minutesbeforeserving.
LasagnaPinwheels
Makes4servings Ifyoulovethetasteoflasagnabutdislikethestruggleofgettingitoutofthepan,thenthisprettyandelegant-lookingalternativewilldefinitelyappealtoyou.Thepinwheelslookabitlikeflowers,especiallywhenarrangedonapoolofsauceingroupsofthreeperperson.
12lasagnanoodles 4cupslightlypackedfreshspinach 1cupcookedorcannedwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 1poundfirmtofu,drainedandpatteddry 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄8teaspoongroundnutmeg
3cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthenoodlesovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untiljustaldente,about7minutes.
2.Placethespinachinamicrowavabledishwith1tablespoonofwater.Coverandmicrowavefor1minuteuntilwilted.Removefrombowl,squeezeoutanyremainingliquid.Transferthespinachtoafoodprocessorandpulsetochop.Addthebeans,tofu,salt,andpepperandprocessuntilwellcombined.Setaside.
3.Toassemblethepinwheels,laythenoodlesoutonaflatworksurface.Spreadabout3tablespoonsoftofu-spinachmixtureontothesurfaceofeachnoodleandrollup.Repeatwithremainingingredients.Spreadalayerofthetomatosauceinthebottomofashallowcasseroledish.Placetherollsuprightontopofthesauceandspoonsomeoftheremainingsauceontoeachpinwheel.Coverwithfoilandbakefor30minutes.Serveimmediately.
BAKEDANDBEYOND
PenneBakedWithEggplant-TomatoSauce
Makes6servings Thesizeoftheeggplantyouuse,aswellashowlargeorsmallyoudiceit,willdependonhowmuchyouwanttheeggplanttodominatethedish.Alongthesamelines,thedecisiontopeeltheeggplantornotisapersonalone—peelitifyouwanttheeggplantto"melt"intothedishorleavetheskinonifyoufindthecontrastintextureandcolorappealing.Forconvenience,thisdishcanbeassembledaheadoftimeandrefrigerated.Bringtoroomtemperaturebeforebaking.
12ouncespenne 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumeggplant,finelychopped 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄4cupdryredwine
1⁄4cupchoppedfreshflat-leafparsley
1teaspoonmincedfreshmarjoramor1⁄2teaspoondried
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupveganParmesanorParmasio
1⁄4cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenneovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addtheeggplant,cover,andcookuntilsoft,12to14minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,wine,parsley,marjoram,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmer,uncovered,untiltheliquidreduces,about15minutes.
3.Inalargebowl,combinethecookedpennewiththeeggplant-tomatomixtureandspoonitintoalightlyoiled3-quartcasserole.Inasmallbowl,combinetheParmesanwiththebreadcrumbsandsprinkleontop.
4.Coverwithfoilandbakefor30minutes.Uncoverandbakeuntillightlybrownedontop,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
CreamyCashewFettuccineWithMushroomsAndPeas
Makes6servings Fromtheshallotsandmushroomssautéedinsherrytotherichandcreamysauce,thisflavorfulpastadishisluxuriousenoughtoserveguests,yetit'seasyandeconomicaltomake.Bestofall,itcanbeassembledaheadoftimesothere'snoneedforamessykitchenwhencompanyarrives.
1tablespoonoliveoil 4mediumshallots,minced 12ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄4cupdrysherry
1cupfrozenbabypeas,thawed Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 12ouncesfettuccine,brokenintothirds 3cupsCreamyCashewSauce 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedroastedunsaltedcashews
1⁄4cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Addthemushroomsandcookuntilsoftened,about4minutes.Addthesherryandcook,stirring,for1minutetocookoffalcohol.Removefromtheheat,stirinthepeas,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andsetaside.Preheatovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthefettuccineovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandreturnittothepot.Addthemushroomandpeamixturealongwiththecashewsauce.Mixgentlytocombine,thentransfertothepreparedbakingdish.Sprinklethetopwithcashewsandbreadcrumbs.
3.Coverwithfoilandbakefor30minutes.Uncoverandbake10untillightlybrownedontop,about10minutesmore.Sprinklewithparsleyandserveimmediately.
BakedMacAndCheeze
Makes4to6servings Thisisthelatestentryinmyquestforaveganmacandcheeze,theultimatekid-friendlyrecipe,thatcomescloseinflavorandtexturetomymom'sdairy-filledversion.Tomakethisaone-dishmeal,addsomechoppedcookedspinachoranothervegetabletothepastamixturebeforebaking.
12ounceselbowmacaroni 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedonion
1⁄4cupall-purposeflour
¾cupnutritionalyeast 21⁄2cupsplainunsweetenedsoymilk
1tablespoonsoysauce 2teaspoonswhitemisopaste 1teaspoonyellowmustard 1teaspoonsweetpaprika 1⁄2teaspoonturmeric
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
3tablespoonscornstarch 1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthemacaroniovermedium-highheatuntilaldente,about8minutes.Drainandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila3-quartcasseroleandsetaside.
2.Inamediumsaucepan,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcook5minutes,oruntilsoft.Stirintheflourandthenutritionalyeastandcook,uncovered,stirring,for1minute.Reduceheattolow,andslowlywhiskinthesoymilk.Continuetocook,stirring,untilthemixturethickens.Stirinthesoysauce,miso,mustard,1⁄2teaspoonofthepaprika,turmeric,salt,andcayenne.
3.Inasmallbowl,combinethecornstarchwiththevegetablebroth,stirringtoblend.Stirthecornstarchmixtureintothesauceandcook,stirring,untilthesaucethickens.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
4.Combinethesauceandthecookedmacaroniinthepreparedcasseroledish.Topwiththebreadcrumbsandtheremaining1⁄2teaspoonofpaprikaanddrizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonofoil.Bakeuntilthemixtureishotandthecrumbsarebrowned,about30minutes.Serveimmediately.
MacAndChard
Makes4to6servings Ifyou'renotafanofnutritionalyeastorsoy,trythisyeast-free,soy-free(andcheese-free)versionofmacaroniandcheese,withthelovelyandhealthfuladditionofchoppedrainbowchard.(Ifunavailable,useanothervarietyofchardorsubstitutespinach.)Tomakethesaucesilkysmooth,itisbesttouseahigh-speedblendersuchasaVita-Mixtohelptrulygrindthecashewstoapowder;otherwisethesaucemaybeabitgrainy,buttastynonetheless.LiketheprecedingBakedMacandCheezerecipe,thisonealsomakesakid-friendlymeal.
12ounceselbowmacaroni 1mediumbunchrainbowchard,toughstemsremovedandchopped 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedyellowonion
1garlicclove,chopped 1mediumYukonGoldpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1⁄2teaspoonturmeric
¾teaspoonsweetpaprika 1⁄2cupunsaltedroastedcashews
1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonDijonmustard 1⁄2cupdrybreadcrumbs
1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthemacaroniovermedium-highheatuntilaldente,about8minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.
2.Steamthecharduntiltender,about5minutes.Setasidetocool.Whencoolenoughtohandle,squeezeanyremainingmoisturefromthechardandsetchardaside.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside.Preheattheovento350°F.
3.Inalargesaucepan,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,garlic,andpotato.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,cover,andcookuntilthevegetablesaresoftened,about10minutes.Add1cupofthebroth,theturmeric,and1⁄2teaspoonofthepaprikaandcontinuecooking,uncovered,untilthevegetablesareverysoft.Removefromtheheatandsetaside.
4.Grindthecashewsinahigh-speedblenderuntilgroundtoafinepowder.Addtheonionandpotatomixture,theremainingbroth,lemonjuice,mustard,andsaltandpeppertotasteandblenduntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
5.Combinethesaucewiththecookedmacaroniandsteamedchardandtransfertothepreparedcasserole.Sprinklewiththebreadcrumbsandremaining1⁄4teaspoonpaprikaanddrizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonofoil.Bakeuntilhotandgoldenbrownontop,about30minutes.Serve
immediately.
BakedPastaShellsAndBroccoli
Makes6servings BroccoliisbelievedtohaveoriginatedinRome,sopairingitwithpastaseemslikeanaturalfitinthishomeycasserole.BroccoliisatremendoussourceofcalciumandvitaminC—ahalfcupofbroccolicontainsabout40milligramsofcalciumandasmuchvitaminCasanorange.Ifyouhavetroublegettingyourkidstoeatbroccoli,thisdishmaydothetrick.
1mediumbunchbroccoli,trimmedandcutintosmallflorets 8ouncessmallshellpasta 3cupsMornay-StyleCheezeSauce(seeMornay-StyleCheezeSauce) Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
1teaspoonsweetpaprika
1.Steamthebroccoliuntiljusttender,about5minutes.Runundercoldwatertostopthecookingprocessandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside.
2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepastaovermedium-highheatuntilaldente,about8minutes.Drainwellandreturntothepot.Addthesteamedbroccoli,theMornaysauce,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixgentlytocombine,thenspoonthemixtureintothepreparedbakingdishandtopwiththebreadcrumbsandpaprika.
3.Coverwithfoilandbakefor30minutes.Uncoverandbakeuntilthetopislightlybrowned,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
WildWestPastaBake
Makes6servings Picantesauce,pintobeans,and"wagonwheel"pastateamupforazesty"wildwest"versionofmacaroniandcheese.Useamildpicantesaucetomakeitchild-friendly.
1tablespoonoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canspintobeans,drainedandrinsed 1tablespoonchilipowder 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
11⁄2cupsbottledpicantesauce
1(14.5-ounce)crushedtomatoes Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
1poundroulleorothersmallpasta 1⁄2cupcoarselychoppedroastedpumpkinseeds(pepitas)
1.Inlargeskillet,heattheoiloverlowheat,addthegarlic,andcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthebeans,chilipowder,andoregano.Stirinthepicantesauceandtomatoesandmixwell.Reduceheattolowandsimmerfor10minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinehalfofthebeanmixturewiththesoymilkandprocessuntilwellblended.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Preheatovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside.
2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepastaovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandreturntothepot.Addtheremainingbean-tomatomixtureandtransfertothepreparedbakingdish.Topwiththereservedpureedpintobeanmixtureandsprinklewiththepumpkinseeds.
3.Coverwithfoilandbakefor30minutes.Uncoverandcontinuebaking10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
CheezyTomatoMacaroni
Makes4to6servings BothfreshandcannedtomatoesareusedinthissimpleandtastycasserolemadewiththeveganMornay-StyleCheezeSauce.Liketheothermac-and-cheese-stylerecipesinthischapter,thisisagoodonetomakeforchildren.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedonion
2garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 8ounceselbowmacaroni 21⁄2cupsMornay-StyleCheezeSauce
1ripetomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2tablespoonsveganParmesanorParmasio
1.Inlargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,oregano,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for10minutes.Setaside.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside.
2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthemacaroniovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about8minutes.Drainwellandreturntothepot.AddthetomatomixtureandtheMornaysauceandmixwell.Transferthemixturetothepreparedbakingdish.Topwiththeslicedtomato,fanningtheslicesaroundtheperimeterofthecasserole.SprinklewithParmesan.
3.Coverwithfoilandbakefor30minutes.Uncoverandcontinuebakinguntiltopislightlybrowned,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
Pastitsio
Makes6servings TheclassicGreekpastadishiscalledpastitsiobecauseitisa"pastiche"ofseveralingredientsthatarecookedseparatelyandthencombinedtocreateonedish.Thisveganversionremainstruetothe"pastiche"idea,butitismadewithchickpeasandspinachinsteadofthetraditionalgroundmeat.
3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canschickpeas,drainedandrinsed 12ounceselbowmacaroni 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,chopped 1(10-ounce)packagefrozenchoppedspinach,thawed 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄2teaspoondriedmint
1⁄4cupdrywhitewine
2cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought 2tablespoonschoppedfreshflat-leafparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2cupsVeganWhiteSauce 1⁄2cupchoppedpinenuts
1.Inafoodprocessor,pulsethechickpeasuntilcoarselychoppedandsetaside.
2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthemacaroniovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about8minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthespinach,choppedchickpeas,oregano,cinnamon,mint,andwineandsimmer,uncovered,for3minutes.Stirinthetomatosauce,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookoverlowheatfor10minutestoblendflavors.
4.Spreadhalfofthecookedpastainthepreparedbakingdishandspreadthetomato-chickpeasauceontop.Spreadtheremainingpastaontopofthetomato-chickpeasauceandtopthepastawiththewhitesauce.Sprinklewithpinenuts.
5.Coverwithfoilandbakefor30minutes.Uncoverandbake10minuteslonger.Letstandatroomtemperaturefor10minutesbeforeserving.
PastaGratinWithProvençalVegetables
Makes4to6servings InspiredbythevegetablesforwhichthesouthernregionofFranceisknown,thislightanddeliciousgratinminglesbite-sizepennepastawithatantalizingsaucestuddedwithzucchini,bellpeppers,artichokes,andtomatoes.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 3mediumshallots,minced 2garliccloves,minced 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1mediumzucchini,chopped 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1tablespoonmincedfreshflat-leafparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 12ouncespenneorothersmallpasta 1cupcannedartichokehearts,drainedandrinsed 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandgarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Addthebellpepperandzucchiniandcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,thyme,parsley,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Finelychoptheartichokesandaddtotheskillet.Reduceheattolowandsimmer10minutestoblendtheflavors.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila2-quartgratindishorcasseroleandsetaside.
2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenne,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainandreturntothepot.Addthevegetablemixturetothepasta,mixwelltocombine,thentransfertotheprepareddish.
3.Topwiththebreadcrumbs,coverwithfoil,andbakeuntilhot,about30minutes.Uncoverandbake10minuteslongertobrownthecrumbs.Serveimmediately.
BuckwheatNoodlesWithCabbageAndPotatoes
Makes4to6servings Thisrobustdish,knownaspizzoccheri,ismadewithbuckwheatorwholewheatpasta,potatoes,andcabbage.ItcomesfromtheLombardyregionofnorthernItalyneartheSwissborder.Theadditionofcashewsaucegivesitextrarichness.Savoycabbageremainsgreenwhencookedandhasamoresubtlefragrancethanregulargreencabbage,allowingtheotheringredientstoreallyshinethrough.It'salsodeliciousmadewithSwisschard.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 2largeYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutin1⁄4-inchslices
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 8ouncessavoycabbage,shredded 2garliccloves,minced 4freshordriedsageleaves,choppedorcrumbled 8ouncesbuckwheatnoodlesorwholewheatfettuccine,brokenintothirds 2cupsCreamyCashewSauce 1⁄4cupveganParmesanorParmasio
1.Inlargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthepotatoesandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthepotatoesbegintosoften,about10minutes.Stirinthecabbage,garlic,sage,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilthecabbageandpotatoesaresoft,about10minutes.Setaside.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside.
2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepastaovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwell,reserving1⁄3cupofthepastawater.Returnthepastatothepot.Addthevegetablemixturetothepasta.Stirinthecashewsauceandthereservedpastawaterandsimmeroverlowheatforabout1minute,stirringgentlytoblendtheflavors.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
3.TransfertothepreparedbakingdishandsprinkledwithParmesan.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhot,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.
STUFFEDPASTAANDDUMPLINGS
Chard-StuffedManicottiWithCreamyCashewSauce
Makes4servings Thisisagreatdishtoservecompanybecauseitcanbeassembledinadvanceandithasanopulentsophisticatedqualitytoit,thankstotherichcashewsauceandthetastyfillingstuddedwithbitsofSwisschard.
12manicotti 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallonion,minced 1mediumbunchSwisschard,toughstemstrimmedandchopped 1poundfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cuprawcashews 3cupsplainunsweetenedsoymilk 1⁄8teaspoongroundnutmeg
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside. 2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthemanicottiovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,
untilaldente,about8minutes.Drainwellandrunundercoldwater.Setaside. 3.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcook
untilsoftenedabout5minutes.Addthechard,cover,andcookuntilthechardistender,stirringoccasionally,about10minutes.Removefromtheheatandaddthetofu,stirringtomixwell.Seasonwellwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsetaside.
4.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,grindthecashewstoapowder.Add11⁄2cupsofthesoymilk,thenutmeg,thecayenne,andsalttotaste.Blenduntilsmooth.Addtheremaining11⁄2cupssoymilkandblenduntilcreamy.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
5.Spreadalayerofthesauceonthebottomofthepreparedbakingdish.Packabout1⁄3cupofthechardstuffingintothemanicotti.Arrangethestuffedmanicottiinsinglelayerinthebakingdish.Spoontheremainingsauceoverthemanicotti.
6.Inasmallbowl,combinethebreadcrumbsandtheremaining2tablespoonsoilandsprinkleoverthemanicotti.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhotandbubbly,about30minutes.Serveimmediately.
SpinachManicottiWithWhiteWalnutSauce
Makes4servings I'vealwayslovedpairingspinachwithwalnuts,whetherinasalad,asauté,orapesto,soitdidn'ttakemelongtorealizehowgreattheywouldtastetogetherinamanicottidish.Herethespinachispartofthestuffing,whilethewalnutsarefinelygroundtobecomethebasisfortherich-tastingsauce.Iusuallyservethreestuffedmanicottiperperson,butyoucouldstretchitfurtherdependingonwhatelseyouareserving.
12manicotti 1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumshallots,chopped 2(10-ounce)packagesfrozenchoppedspinach,thawed 1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cuptoastedwalnutpieces 1cupsofttofu,drainedandcrumbled 1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast
2cupsplainunsweetenedsoymilk 1cupdrybreadcrumbs
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdish.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthemanicottiovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandrunundercoldwater.Setaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Squeezespinachtoremoveasmuchliquidaspossibleandaddtotheshallots.Seasonwithnutmegandsaltandpeppertotaste,andcook5minutes,stirringtoblendflavors.Addtheextra-firmtofuandstirtoblendwell.Setaside.
3.Inafoodprocessor,processthewalnutsuntilfinelyground.Addthesofttofu,nutritionalyeast,soymilk,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilsmooth.
4.Spreadalayerofthewalnutsauceonthebottomofthepreparedbakingdish.Fillthemanicottiwiththestuffing.Arrangethestuffedmanicottiinsinglelayerinthebakingdish.Spoontheremainingsauceontop.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhot,about30minutes.Uncover,sprinklewithbreadcrumbs,andbake10moreminutestolightlybrownthetop.Serveimmediately.
SpicyEggplantAndTempeh-StuffedPastaShells
Makes4servings Largepastashellsareeasiertofillthanmanicotti,andIthinktheylookadorablenestledondinnerplatesingroupsofthree.Forvariety,stufftheshellswithoneofthemanicottistuffingsinstead,suchasthespinachstuffinginthepreviousrecipe.
8ouncestempeh 1mediumeggplant 12largepastashells 1garlicclove,mashed 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Dryunseasonedbreadcrumbs 3cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought 1⁄4cupveganParmesanorParmasio
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandsetasidetocool.
2.Preheattheovento450°F.Piercetheeggplantwithaforkandbakeonalightlyoiledbakingsheetuntilsoft,about45minutes.
3.Whileeggplantisbaking,cookthepastashellsinapotofboilingsaltedwater,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about7minutes.Drainandrunundercoldwater.Setaside.
4.Removetheeggplantfromoven,halvelengthwise,anddrainoffanyliquid.Reducetheoventemperatureto350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpan.Inafoodprocessor,processthegarlicuntilfinelyground.Addthetempehandpulseuntilcoarselyground.Scrapetheeggplantpulpfromitsshellandaddtothefoodprocessorwiththetempehandgarlic.Addthecayenne,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andpulsetocombine.Ifthefillingisloose,addsomebreadcrumbs.
5.Spreadalayerofthetomatosauceonthebottomthepreparedbakingdish.Stuffthefillingintotheshellsuntilwellpacked.
6.Arrangeshellsontopofthesauceandpourtheremainingsauceoverandaroundshells.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhot,about30minutes.Uncover,sprinklewiththeParmesan,andbake10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
PumpkinRavioliWithPeasAndCaramelizedShallots
Makes4servings RaviolimadewithasavorypumpkinfillingisaclassicdishinLombardy.Accentedwithgoldenbrownshallotsandgreenpeas,thismakesalovelylateautumnmeal.Becausemakingravioliistime-consuming,Iprefertopreparetheminadvance,thenfreezethem.Tostore,placetheassembleduncookedraviolionalightlyflouredbakingsheetinasinglelayerandfreezeforonetotwohours.Whenfrozen,removefromthebakingsheetandstoreinatightlysealedfreezerbagforuptotwoweeks.
1cupcannedpumpkinpuree 1⁄2cupextra-firmtofu,welldrainedandcrumbled
1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley Pinchgroundnutmeg Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1recipeEgg-FreePastaDough 1⁄4cupoliveoil
2or3mediumshallots,halvedlongwiseandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1cupfrozenbabypeas,thawed
1.Useapapertoweltoblotexcessliquidfromthepumpkinandthetofu,thencombineinafoodprocessorwiththenutritionalyeast,parsley,nutmeg,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Setaside.
2.Tomaketheravioli,rolloutthepastadoughthinlyonalightlyflouredsurface.Cutthedoughinto2-inch-widestrips.Place1heapingteaspoonfulofstuffingonto1pastastrip,about1inchfromthetop.Placeanotherteaspoonfuloffillingonthepastastrip,aboutaninchbelowthefirstspoonfuloffilling.Repeatalongtheentirelengthofthedoughstrip.Lightlywettheedgesofthedoughwithwaterandplaceasecondstripofpastaontopoffirstone,coveringthefilling.Pressthetwolayersofdoughtogetherbetweentheportionsoffilling.Useaknifetotrimthesidesofthedoughtomakeitstraight,thencutacrossthedoughinbetweeneachmoundoffillingtomakesquareravioli.Besuretopressoutairpocketsaroundfillingbeforesealing.Usethetinesofaforktopressalongtheedgesofthedoughtosealtheravioli.Transfertheraviolitoaflouredplateandrepeatwithremainingdoughandsauce.Setaside.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcook,stirringoccasionally,untiltheshallotsareadeepgoldenbrownbutnotburned,about15minutes.Stirinthepeasandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Keepwarmoververylowheat.
4.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheravioliuntiltheyfloattothetop,about5minutes.Drainwellandtransfertothepanwiththeshallotsandpeas.Cookforaminuteortwotomingletheflavors,thentransfertoalargeservingbowl.Seasonwithlotsofpepperandserveimmediately.
Artichoke-WalnutRavioliWithSageAndWalnutSauce
Makes4servings Walnutsinthefillingandwalnutsinthesauceaddadoublehelpingofrichnuttyflavoraswellasprovidinganexcellentsourceofomega-3essentialfattyacidsandothernutrients,includingantioxidants.Ifthatweren'tenoughofareasontomakethesedelectabledoughpillows,thetranscendentfragranceofsagemakesitashoo-in.Becausethedoughneedstorest,makeitfirstbeforepreparingthefilling.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutecannedones(notmarinated).
1⁄3cupplus2tablespoonsoliveoil
3garliccloves,minced 1(10-ounce)packagefrozenspinach,thawedandsqueezeddry 1cupfrozenartichokehearts,thawedandchopped 1⁄3cupfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled
1cuptoastedwalnutpieces 1⁄4cuptightlypackedfreshparsley
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1recipeEgg-FreePastaDough 12freshsageleaves
1.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,spinach,andartichokehearts.Coverandcookuntilthegarlicissoftandtheliquidisabsorbed,about3minutes,stirringoccasionally.Transferthemixturetoafoodprocessor.Addthetofu,1⁄4cupofthewalnuts,theparsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilmincedandthoroughlymixed.Setasidetocool.
2.Tomaketheravioli,rolloutthedoughverythinly(about1⁄8inch)onalightlyflouredsurfaceandcutitinto2-inch-widestrips.Place1heapingteaspoonfulofstuffingontoapastastrip,about1inchfromthetop.Placeanotherteaspoonfuloffillingonthepastastrip,about1inchbelowthefirstspoonfuloffilling.Repeatalongtheentirelengthofthedoughstrip.Lightlywettheedgesofthedoughwithwaterandplaceasecondstripofpastaontopoffirstone,coveringthefilling.Pressthetwolayersofdoughtogetherbetweentheportionsoffilling.Useaknifetotrimthesidesofthedoughtomakeitstraight,thencutacrossthedoughinbetweeneachmoundoffillingtomakesquareravioli.Usethetinesofaforktopressalongtheedgesofthedoughtosealtheravioli.Transfertheraviolitoaflouredplateandrepeatwithremainingdoughandfilling.
3.Cooktheravioliinalargepotofboilingsaltedwateruntiltheyfloattothetop,about7minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1⁄3cupoilovermediumheat.Addthesageandtheremaining¾cupwalnutsandcookuntilthesagebecomescrispandthewalnutsbecomefragrant.Addthecookedravioliandcook,stirringgently,tocoatwiththesauceandheatthrough.Serveimmediately.
TortelliniWithOrange-ScentedTomatoCreamSauce
Makes4servings Tortellinicanbetrickytomake,butifyouhavesearchedinvaintofindvegantortelliniandsimplycravethelittlestuffeddoughrings,thengettingyourhandsintheflourmaybetheonlysolution.Youcanalsoservethemwithregularmarinarasauce,butaslongasyou'regoingthroughthetroubleofmakingthem,youmightaswellmakeaspecialsauce,too.
1tablespoonoliveoil 3garliccloves,finelyminced 1cupfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled ¾cupchoppedfreshparsley 1⁄4cupveganParmesanorParmasio
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1recipeEgg-FreePastaDough 21⁄2cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought
Zestof1orange 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
1⁄2cupsoycreamerorplainunsweetenedsoymilk
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilsoft,about1minute.Stirinthetofu,parsley,Parmesan,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Mixuntilwellblended.Setasidetocool.
2.Tomakethetortellini,rolloutthedoughthinly(about1⁄8inch)andcutinto21⁄2-inchsquares.Place1teaspoonofstuffingjustoffcenterandfoldonecornerofthepastasquareoverthestuffingtoformatriangle.Pressedgestogethertoseal,thenwraptriangle,centerpointdown,aroundyourindexfinger,pressingtheendstogethersotheystick.Folddownthepointofthetriangleandslideoffyourfinger.Setasideonalightlyflouredplateandcontinuewiththerestofthedoughandfilling.
3.Inalargesaucepan,combinethemarinarasauce,orangezest,andcrushedredpepper.Heatuntilhot,thenstirinthesoycreamerandkeepwarmoververylowheat.
4.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthetortelliniuntiltheyfloattothetop,about5minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
GnocchiWithRedWine–TomatoSauce
Makes4servings Madewithpotatoesandflour,gnocchiaretastylittledumplingsthattakesomeextratimetomake,butsincetheyfreezewell,youcanmakethemaheadofwhenyouneedthem.Freezegnocchibyarrangingtheminrowsonlightlyflouredbakingsheetsandplaceinthefreezerforseveralhoursorovernight.Oncefrozen,youcantransferthemtofreezerbags.Theywillkeepforseveralweeksinthefreezer.
2mediumrussetpotatoes 1tablespoonoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄3cupdryredwine
11⁄2teaspoonsdriedbasil
1teaspoondriedoregano 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley Salt Freshlygroundblackpepper 1cupall-purposeflour,plusmoreifneeded Freshbasil,forgarnish(optional)
1.Preheattheovento450°F.Placethepotatoesintheovenandbakeuntilsoftwhenpiercedwithafork,about1hour.
2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Donotburn.Stirinthetomatoes,wine,basil,oregano,1tablespoonoftheparsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Reducetheheattolowandsimmerfor20minutes.Keepwarmoverlowheat.
3.Tomakethegnocchi,combinetheflourand1teaspoonofsaltinalargebowl.Setaside.Whilethebakedpotatoesarestillhot,carefullycuttheminhalf,scrapetheinsidesintoaseparatelargebowl,andrunthemthroughapotatoricerorfoodmilltomakethemfluffy.Placethericedpotatoesinthecenteroftheflouralongwiththeremaining1tablespoonparsley.Seasonwellwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
4.Graduallymixtheflourintothepotatoestomakeadough,addingmoreflourasneeded.Kneadthedoughuntilsmooth,about4minutes.Donotoverworkthedough.Dividethedoughinto4pieces.Onalightlyflouredsurface,usingthepalmofyourhands,rolleachdoughsectionintoa1⁄2-inch-thickroll.Cuteachdoughrollinto¾-inchpieces.
5.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthegnocchiuntiltheyfloattothetop,about3minutes.Retrievethecookedgnocchiwithaslottedspoonandplaceincolandertodrainwell.Transfertoalargeservingbowlandaddthetomatosauce,tossinggentlytocombine.Garnishwithfreshbasil,ifusing,andserveimmediately.
PierogiWithFriedOnions
Makes6servings Pierogiarelikeravioliwithapotatofilling.Isometimesaddsomeshreddedcabbagewhenfryingtheonionsandcookuntilsoftandgoldenbrown.It'simportanttocoolthefillingbeforeassembly;otherwisethepierogiwillfallapart.Ifnotcookingrightaway,freezethepierogionbakingsheetsfor1hour,thendustthefrozenpierogiwithalittleflour,transfertofreezerbags,andkeepfrozenuntilneeded.
1poundrussetpotatoes,peeledandcutintochunks 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
2tablespoonsplus1teaspoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 1recipeEgg-FreePastaDough
1.Inalargepotofsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiltender,about20minutes.Drainandreturntothepot.Addthesaltandpepper,mashthepotatoes,andsetaside.Inaskillet,heatthe2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about7minutes.Stirthecookedonionintothemashedpotatoes.Mixwellandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Setasidetocoolcompletely.
2.Dividethedoughinto2equalportionsandrollout,onepieceatatime,onalightlyflouredsurfaceuntilverythin,about1⁄8inchthick.Cutthedoughinto3-inch-widestrips,andthencutacrossthestripstocreate3-inchsquares.Put1heapingteaspoonfuloffillingontoonehalfofeachdoughsquare.Moistentheedgeofeachsquarewithwaterandfoldintotriangles,foldingonecornerofthedoughoverthefillingtopressagainsttheoppositecorner.Usingyourfinger,pressalltheedgestogethertosealwell.Repeatwiththeremainingdoughandfilling.Ifthereisfillingleftover,reserveitforanotheruse.Pressthetinesofaforkalongtheedgeofthepierogitoseal.Setasideonalightlyflouredplate.
3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepierogiuntiltheyfloattothetop,about3minutes.Drainwell.Brownthepierogilightlyinalargeskilletwiththeremaining1teaspoonoil.Seasonwithsaltandplentyofpepper.Serveimmediately.
ASIANNOODLES
VegetableLoMeinWithTofu
Makes4servings SincelomeinistraditionallymadewithChinese-styleeggnoodles,Iuselinguinetomakeaveganversion.YoucouldalsouseShanghainoodles,ifyoucanfindthematanAsianmarket,whicharemadewithwheatandwaterandcontainnoegg.
12ounceslinguine 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 3tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonsdrysherry,(optional;ifnotusing,addanextratablespoonofsoysauceandapinchofsalt) 1tablespoonwater Pinchsugar 1tablespooncornstarch 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedanddiced 1mediumonion,halvedandthinlysliced 3cupssmallbroccoliflorets 1mediumcarrot,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1cupslicedfreshshiitakeorwhitemushrooms 2garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 2greenonions,chopped
1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguine,stirringoccasionally,untiltender,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoabowl.Add1teaspoonofthesesameoilandtosstocoat.Setaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,sherry,water,sugar,andtheremaining2teaspoonssesameoil.Addthecornstarchandstirtodissolve.Setaside.
3.Inalargeskilletorwok,heat1tablespoonofthecanolaovermedium-highheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenbrown,about10minutes.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside.
4.Reheattheremainingcanolaoilinthesameskillet.Addtheonion,broccoli,andcarrotandstir-fryuntiljusttender,about7minutes.Addthemushrooms,garlic,ginger,andgreenonionsandstir-fryfor2minutes.Stirinthesauceandthecookedlinguineandtosstomixwell.Cookuntilheatedthrough.Taste,adjustingseasoningsandaddingmoresoysauceifneeded.Serveimmediately.
AboutAsianNoodles
Longbefore the first Italian twirled strandsof spaghetti onto a fork, people throughoutAsiawere eating avarietyofnoodlesmadefromrice,wheat,mungbean,andotherflours.AlthoughAsiansdon'tcreatefancifulpastashapesasdotheItalians,theydoenjoyawidevarietyofthinandthicknoodles,includingricesticks,buckwheatsoba,udon,andsomen.AmongthedifferencesbetweenItalianpastaandAsiannoodlesisthefactthatAsiannoodlesarecookeduntilsoftratherthanaldente. In fact,manyAsiannoodles suchasbean threadnoodles and ricenoodlesdonot require cooking,but can, instead,besoakedinwateruntiltender.UnlikefortheirItaliancounterparts,thecookingwaterforAsiannoodlesisnotsalted.Oncecooked,thenoodlesaremerelyrinsedunderthetap.
NoodleshaveanancienthistoryinAsia,wheretheyaresaidtorepresentlongevityforthosewhoeatthem.PerhapsitisforthatreasonthatAsiannoodles,withtheexceptionofwontonsandotherdumplings,arelongstrands.HerearesomeofthemorecommontypesofAsiannoodles:beanthreadnoodles—alsoknownas"cellophanenoodles,""mungbeannoodles,"and"glassnoodles."UsedthroughoutAsia,theyaremadefrommungbeanstarchandarethin,colorless,andvirtuallyflavorless,buttheyabsorbsurroundingflavorswell.Usuallysolddried.ramen—instantnoodlespressedintoblocks.Usuallysoldwithseasoningpacketsandcombinedwithhotwatertomakeaquicknoodlesoup.ricesticks—alittlethinnerthanfettuccine,usuallyflatbutcanberound.Difficulttobreakorseparatewhenraw.CommoninChina,Thailand,Indonesia,andVietnam.Whitewhendry,theylightenincolorastheycookbecomingnearlytransparent.ricevermicelli—thinricenoodlesusedcoldinsaladsorhotinsoupsandstir-fries.Sometimesfriedinalargeclumpwheretheyexpandandturncrunchy.soba—anutritiousnoodlemadefrombuckwheatflourandadelicacyofJapan.Theycomeinlongstrands,likespaghetti,andareservedhotinbrothandcoldwithdippingsauce.Appealingflavorwithanuttybrowncolor.somen—thin, fine,andfragileJapanesewheatnoodlesmadewithasmallamountofoil in thedough.Frequentlyused incolddisheslikesaladsorservedcoldwithadippingsauce.udon—aJapanesewheatnoodlewithafirm,chewytexture.Usually thesamewidthand thickness(canberoundorsquare),available dried, fresh, and frozen. In Japan, udon is often served hot in broth in thewinter and chilledwith dipping sauce insummer.
SesameSobaNoodles
Makes4servings SobaarethinbuckwheatnoodlesthatarepopularinJapan,traditionallyservedinahotbrothorcoldwithadippingsauce.Stir-frysomedicedextra-firmtofuandaddittothenoodlesandvegetablestomakethedishmoresubstantialandsatisfying.
12ouncessobanoodles 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 3cupsshreddednapacabbageorbokchoy 1mediumyellowonion,halvedandthinlysliced 2mediumcarrots,thinlysliced 11⁄2cupssnowpeas,trimmed
2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 3tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonstoastedsesameseeds,forgarnish
1.Inalargepotofboilingwater,cookthesobauntiltender,stirringoccasionally,about5minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargebowl.Addthesesameoilandtosstocoat.Setaside.
2.Inalargeskilletorwok,heatthecanolaoilovermedium-highheat.Addthecabbage,onion,carrot,andsnowpeasandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegingerandsoysauceandstir-fry2minuteslonger.Addthecookedsobaandstir-frytocombineandheatthrough.Sprinklewithsesameseedsandserve.
PadThai
Makes4servings Nowyoucanmakeeveryone'sfavoriteThainoodledishinyourownkitchen.WhileIneverthinkhomemadepadthaitastesexactlylikethekindyoucanfindinThairestaurants,thisiscertainlycloseenoughtosatisfythoseThainoodlecravingswhenyouwanttomakedinnerathome.Tomakethisaone-dishmeal,addafewcupsoflightlysteamedbroccolifloretstothestir-fry.TamarindpasteisavailableatAsianmarketsoronline.Ifyoucan'tfindit,substitute1teaspoonmolassesorbrownsugarcombinedwith1teaspoonlimejuice.
12ouncesdriedricenoodles 1⁄3cupsoysauce
2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2tablespoonslightbrownsugar 1tablespoontamarindpaste(seeheadnote) 1tablespoontomatopaste 3tablespoonswater 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
3tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,pressed(seeTofu),andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1smallredonion,quarteredandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
4greenonions,minced 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄3cupcoarselychoppeddry-roastedunsaltedpeanuts
1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro
1cupbeansprouts,forgarnish 1lime,cutintowedges,forgarnish
1.Soakthenoodlesinalargebowlofhotwateruntilsoftened,5to15minutes,dependingonthethicknessofthenoodles.Drainwellandrinseundercoldwater.Transferthedrainednoodlestoalargebowlandsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,limejuice,sugar,tamarindpaste,tomatopaste,water,andcrushedredpepper.Stirtomixwellandsetaside.
3.Inalargeskilletorwok,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetofuandstir-fryuntilgoldenbrown,about5minutes.Transfertoaplatterandsetaside.
4.Inthesameskilletorwok,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandstir-fryfor1minute.Addthegreenonionsandgarlic,stir-fryfor30seconds,thenaddthecookedtofuandcookabout5minutes,tossingoccasionally,untilgoldenbrown.Addthecookednoodlesandtosstocombineandheatthrough.
5.Stirinthesauceandcook,tossingtocoat,addingasplashortwoofadditionalwater,ifneeded,
topreventsticking.Whenthenoodlesarehotandtender,moundthemonaservingplatterandsprinklewithpeanutsandcilantro.Garnishwithbeansproutsandlimewedgesonthesideoftheplatter.Servehot.
SpringtimeRiceNoodlesWithCoconutCrème
Makes4servings Withitscolorfulvegetablesandcreamysauce,thisdishislikeanAsianpastaprimavera.Anysizericenoodlescanbeused,fromthinricevermicellitoflatricesticknoodles.
12ouncesricenoodles 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1smallredbellpepper,finelychopped 2mediumshallots,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
1(13-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 3tablespoonssoysauce 2teaspoonslightbrownsugar 1cupcookedshellededamame 4greenonions,coarselychopped 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1cupfrozengreenpeas,thawed Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish
1.Soakthericenoodlesinalargebowlofhotwateruntilsoftened,5to15minutes,dependingonthethicknessofthenoodles.Drainwellandrinseundercoldwater,andsetaside.
2.Inamediumsaucepan,heat1tablespoonofoilovermediumheat.Addthebellpepperandshallotsandcookuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Addthegingerandcrushedredpepper.Stirinthecoconutmilk,soysauce,andsugar.Addthecookededamameandkeepwarmoverlowheat.
3.Inalargeskilletorwok,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumhighheat.Addthegreenonions,carrot,andpeasandcook2minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Addthecookednoodlesandsaucetotheskilletandtossgentlytocombineandheatthrough.Servesprinkledwithcilantro.
BokChoyAndGinger-SesameUdonNoodles
Makes4servings Foraflavorfulvariation,addsomeslicedshiitakemushroomswhenyouaddtheshallotsandginger.
1largeheadbokchoy,cutcrosswiseinto1⁄4-inchslices
12ouncesudonnoodles 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonstahini(sesamepaste) 3tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonswater 1tablespoonmirin 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1⁄2cupthinlyslicedshallots
1tablespoongratedfreshginger 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
1tablespoontoastedsesameseeds
1.Lightlysteamthebokchoyuntiljusttender,about3minutes.Setaside. 2.Cooktheudoninapotofboilingwateruntiltender,stirringoccasionally,6to7minutes.Drain,
rinseundercoldwater,andplaceinabowl.Tosswithsesameoilandsetaside. 3.Inasmallbowl,combinethetahini,soysauce,water,andmirin,stirringtoblendwell.Setaside. 4.Heat1tablespoonofthecanolaoilinskilletorwokovermedium-highheat.Addtheshallots,
ginger,andcrushedredpepperandstirfor1minute.Addthereservedbokchoy,noodles,andsauce.Cook,stirring,untilhot,5to7minutes.Serveatoncesprinkledwithsesameseeds.
SzechuanSesameNoodlesWithAsparagus
Makes4servings Insteadoflinguine,makethisdishwithfettuccine,spaghetti,oranAsiannoodleofyourchoice—virtuallyanynoodletastesgreatcoatedwiththissweetandspicysesamesauce.Chinesesesamepastehasamoreintenseflavorthantahinibecauseitismadefromtoastedgroundsesameseeds.Tahini,however,ismadefromtheuntoastedseeds.Chineseblackvinegarisanintenselyflavorfulvinegarmadefromglutinousrice.LookforChinesesesamepasteandblackvinegarinAsianmarkets.Foraflavorvariation,usecreamypeanutbutterinsteadofsesamepaste.
12ounceslinguineorothernoodles 12ouncesasparagus,toughendstrimmedandcutdiagonallyinto2-inchpieces 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1⁄4cupChinesesesamepaste(seeheadnote)
2teaspoonsAsianchilipaste 3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonChineseblackvinegar(seeheadnote) 1teaspoonlightbrownsugar,ormoretotaste 3tablespoonswater 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 3greenonions,chopped 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1tablespoontoastedsesameseeds,forgarnish
1.Cookthelinguineinapotofboilingsaltedwateruntilaldente,about10minutes.(Ifusinganothertypeofnoodle,cookaccordingtopackagedirections.)Duringthelastfewminutesofcookingtime,addtheasparagustolightlycook.Drainwell,rinse,andtransferthenoodlesandasparagustoalargebowl.Tosswiththesesameoilandsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesesamepaste,chilipaste,soysauce,vinegar,sugar,andwaterandmixuntilwellblended.Setaside.
3.Inalargeskilletorwok,heatthecanolaoilovermedium-highheat.Addthegreenonionsandgingerandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthereservednoodlesandasparagus.Stirinthereservedsauceandtossgentlytocombineuntilhot.Transfertoalargeservingbowlandsprinklewithsesameseeds.Serveimmediately.
ChineseNoodlesAndBroccoliWithSpicyBlackBeanSauce
Makes4servings Thisrecipeisfast,easy,anddelicious.KimHammond,whotestedthisrecipeforme,said,"Evenmysix-year-old(whousuallyhateseverythingexceptpeanutbutter)ateitandsaiditwasdelicious...that'shighpraise!"Youcanvarythisrecipebyaddingadditionalveggies:edamameorslicedcarrotsaregoodchoices.Chinesenoodlesareoftenmadewithegg,butsome(usuallycalledChinesewheatnoodles)arenot.Ifegg-freeChinesenoodlesareunavailable,uselinguineorspaghetti.LookforChineseblackbeansauceinAsianmarketsandwell-stockedsupermarkets.
12ouncesegg-freeChinesenoodlesorlinguine 3cupsbroccoliflorets 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumredonion,thinlysliced 1garlicclove,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 3tablespoonsblackbeansauce(seeheadnote) 3tablespoonssoysauce 1teaspoonAsianchilipaste 1⁄2cupwater
1tablespooncornstarchdissolvedin2tablespoonswater 1⁄4cupchoppedcashews,forgarnish
1.Cookthenoodlesinapotofboilingwateruntiltender.(DriedChinesenoodlestakeabout5minutestocook;linguinetakesabout10minutes.)Duringthelastfewminutesofcookingtime,addthebroccolifloretstolightlycook.Drainwell,rinsewithcoldwater,andtransferthenoodlesandbroccolitoalargebowl.Tosswiththesesameoilandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskilletorwok,heatthecanolaoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheonionandstir-fryuntilsoft,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandgingerandstir-fryuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Stirintheblackbeanpaste,soysauce,chilipaste,andwater.Simmer30secondstoblendflavors.Addthecornstarchmixtureandstirtothicken.Addthecookednoodlesandbroccoliandtosstocoatwithsauceandheatthrough.
3.Transfertoalargeservingbowlandsprinklewithcashews.Serveimmediately.
SpicySesameNoodlesWithGreenBeans
Makes4servings Sobanoodlesareagoodchoiceforthisdish,butricenoodlesorevenlinguineworkgreataswell.Youcanalsoaddextraveggiestothisversatilestir-fry,insteadoforinadditiontothegreenbeans.
2tablespoonstahini(sesamepaste) 1tablespoonsugar 3tablespoonsricewinevinegar 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
1⁄4cupsoysauce
2tablespoonswater 8ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 12ouncesnoodlesofchoice(seeheadnote) 2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumredbellpepper,thinlysliced 2garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1tablespoonsesameseeds,forgarnish
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethetahini,sugar,ricewinevinegar,andcrushedredpepperuntilwellblended.Stirinthesoysauceandwateruntilblended.Setaside.
2.Steamthegreenbeansuntiljusttender,about5minutes.Removeandrinseundercoldwater.Drainwellandsetaside.Cookthenoodlesaccordingtopackagedirections.Drainwell,rinse,tosswiththesesameoil,andsetaside.
3.Inalargeskilletorwok,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addthebellpepper,garlic,andgingerandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about1minute.Addthesteamedgreenbeans,cookednoodles,andsauceandtosstocombine;heatthrough.
4.Transfertoalargeservingbowlandsprinklewithsesameseeds.Serveimmediately.
DrunkenSpaghettiWithTofu
Makes4servings Thisspicynoodledishistraditionallymadewithflatricesticknoodles,butI'vebeenhookedonmakingitwithspaghettieversincemyfavoriteThairestaurantserveditasalunchspecialthatway.Ifyoucan'tfindvegetarianoystersauce,useanextratablespoonofsoysauceandanextrapinchofsugar.IfThaibasilisunavailable,substituteregularbasilorcilantro.Ineithercase,thedishwillstillturnoutwell,justnotquiteas"intoxicating,"althoughthestoryIheardastowhythesenoodlesarecalled"drunken"hastodowiththespicinessofthedish,sincehotchilesaresaidtobeahangoverremedy.
12ouncesspaghetti 3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonvegetarianoystersauce(optional) 1teaspoonlightbrownsugar 8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandpressed(seeTofu) 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumredonion,thinlysliced 1mediumredbellpepper,thinlysliced 1cupsnowpeas,trimmed 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
1cupfreshThaibasilleaves
1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthespaghettiovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about8minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargebowl.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,oystersauce,ifusing,andsugar.Mixwell,thenpourontothereservedspaghetti,tossingtocoat.Setaside.
2.Cutthetofuinto1⁄2-inchstrips.Inalargeskilletorwok,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgolden,about5minutes.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside.
3.Returntheskillettotheheatandaddtheremaining1tablespooncanolaoil.Addtheonion,bellpepper,snowpeas,garlic,andcrushedredpepper.Stir-fryuntilthevegetablesarejusttender,about5minutes.Addthecookedspaghettiandsaucemixture,thecookedtofu,andthebasilandstir-fryuntilhot,about4minutes.
SingaporeNoodlesWithTempeh
Makes4servings ThispopularIndonesiandishisalsoknownasbamigorengormeegoreng,acounterparttothericedishnasigoreng.Tofuorseitanmaybeusedinsteadoftempeh,ifyouprefer.
8ouncestempeh,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
8ouncesricevermicelli 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 4tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter
1⁄2cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk
1⁄2cupwater
1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonlightbrownsugar 1⁄2teaspoongroundcayenne
1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 3cupsshreddedcabbage 3garliccloves 1cupchoppedgreenonions 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1cupfrozenpeas,thawed Salt 1⁄4cupchoppedunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish
2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro,forgarnish
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandblotdry.Soakthericevermicelliinalargebowlofhotwateruntilsoftened,about5minutes.Drainwell,rinse,andtransfertoalargebowl.Tosswiththesesameoilandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonofthecanolaoilovermedium-highheat.Addcookedtempehandcookuntilbrownedonallsides,adding1tablespoonofthesoysaucetoaddcolorandflavor.Removethetempehfromtheskilletandsetaside.
3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethepeanutbutter,coconutmilk,water,lemonjuice,sugar,cayenne,andtheremaining3tablespoonssoysauce.Processuntilsmoothandsetaside.
4.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1tablespooncanolaoilovermedium-highheat.Addthebellpepper,cabbage,garlic,greenonions,andgingerandcook,stirringoccasionallyuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Reduceheattolow;stirinthepeas,thebrownedtempeh,andthesoftenednoodles.Stirinthesauce,addsalttotaste,andsimmeruntilhot.
5.Transfertoalargeservingbowl,garnishwithchoppedpeanutsandcilantro,andserve.
KoreanNoodleStir-Fry
Makes4servings SeitantakestheplaceofbeefinthisKoreannoodlestir-frycalledchapchae.ItistraditionallymadewithKoreanpotatostarchnoodlescalleddangmyun,whichcanbefoundinAsianmarkets.Ifunavailable,Chinesebeanthreadnoodleswillworkwell.Formoreheat,drizzlewithasmallamountofAsianchilioilwhenreadytoserve.
8ouncesdangmyun(seeheadnote)orbeanthreadnoodles 1⁄3cupsoysauce
2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 1tablespoonsugar 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
1mediumonion,halvedlengthwiseandthinlysliced 1mediumcarrot,cutintothinmatchsticks 6ouncesfreshshiitakemushrooms,stemmedandthinlysliced 3cupsfinelyslicedbokchoyorotherAsiancabbage 3greenonions,chopped 3garliccloves,finelyminced 1cupbeansprouts 2tablespoonssesameseeds,forgarnish
1.Soakthenoodlesinhotwaterfor15minutes.Drainandrinseundercoldwater.Setaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,sesameoil,sugar,salt,andcayenneandsetaside. 3.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheseitanandstir-fry
untilbrowned,about2minutes.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside. 4.Addtheremaining1tablespooncanolaoiltothesameskilletandheatovermedium-highheat.
Addtheonionandcarrotandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Addthemushrooms,bokchoy,greenonions,andgarlicandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about3minutes.
5.Addthebeansproutsandstir-fry30seconds,thenaddthecookednoodles,brownedseitan,andsoysaucemixtureandstirtocoat.Continuetocook,stirringoccasionally,untiltheingredientsarehotandwellcombined,3to5minutes.Transfertoalargeservingdish,sprinklewithsesameseeds,andserveimmediately.
NoodlesWithSpicyPeanutSauce
Makes4servings Alightlysteamedgreenvegetable,suchasbroccoli,greenbeans,orsnowpeas,wouldmakeagoodadditiontotossinwiththenoodlesforextracolorandcrunch,aswellasnutrition.
1poundflatricenoodlesorlinguine 3tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 2greenonions,minced 2garliccloves,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 2teaspoonssugar 1⁄2cupcreamypeanutbutter
3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonricevinegar 1⁄2teaspoonAsianchilipaste
1⁄3cuphotwater
1smallredonion,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1smallredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro 2tablespoonschoppedunsaltedroastedpeanuts
1.Ifusingricenoodles,soaktheminhotwateruntilsoftened,15to20minutes.Ifusinglinguine,cooktheminapotofboilingsaltedwateruntiltender,about10minutes.Drainwell,rinsewithcoldwater,tosswiththesesameoil,andsetaside.
2.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonofthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addthegreenonions,garlic,andgingerandcook,stirring,for1minute.Addthesugar,peanutbutter,soysauce,ricevinegar,chilipaste,andwater.Stiruntilthesugarisdissolvedandthemixtureissmooth.Removefromtheheat.Addadditionalhotwater,ifnecessary,toachievethedesiredconsistency.
3.Heattheremaining1tablespooncanolaoilovermediumheatinthesamepotinwhichyoucookedthenoodles.Addtheonionandbellpepperandcook,stirringuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthecookednoodlesandpeanutsauceandtosstocoat.Transfertoalargeservingbowl,sprinklewithcilantroandpeanuts,andserveimmediately.
IndianDoubleChickpeaNoodles
Makes4servings LookforcrispychickpeanoodlesinIndiangrocerystores.Calledsev,thesefriednoodlesaremadefromchickpeaflourusingaspecialnoodlepress.Cookedchickpeasareaddedtogivethisdishadoublehelpingofchickpeas.Note:ifsevareunavailable,thisdishtastesgreatmadewithcookedangelhairpasta.
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 2garliccloves,chopped 1serranoorotherhotgreenchile,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcoriander
1teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoonturmeric
1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
Freshlygroundblackpepper 3cupscrispychickpeanoodles,plusmoreforgarnish(seeheadnote) 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,chile,andgingerandcook,stirringuntilfragrant,about1minute.Stirincoriander,cumin,andturmeric.Addthetomatoes,chickpeas,andbroth.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmerfor5minutes,stirringoccasionally.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
2.Addthenoodles,gentlystirringtomixthemin.Cookjustlongenoughtoheatthenoodlesandbarelysoftenthem,about1minute.Transfertoalargeservingbowl,sprinklewithnoodlesandcilantro,andserveimmediately.
MainDishes
Thischapterwillgiveyouenoughmaindishideastofeedyouandyourfamilyandfriendsformonthswithoutanyrepeats.IncludedaresatisfyingrecipesforheartystewsandchilissuchasBrazilianBlackBeanStewandFour-AlarmChili,numerousgratinsandcasserolessuchasChardandNewPotatoGratinwithHerbesdeProvenceandThree-GreenTian,lightningquicksautésandstir-friessuchasSeitanPiccataandThai-PhoonStir-Fry,aswellasdishesthatarestuffed,baked,andgrilled,includingArtichokeandChickpeaLoaf,GrilledVegetableSkewerswithMopSauce,andWinterSquashwithForbiddenRiceStuffing. Thesesatisfyingrecipesfeatureavarietyofgrainsandbeans,aswellasdeliciousprotein-richmeatalternativessuchastofu,tempeh,andseitan.AsexplainedintheIntroduction(seeTofu),tofu,tempeh,andseitanarethreeofthemostnutritioussourcesofprotein.Theyarealsoamongthemostpopularbecausetheylendthemselvestoanumberofrecipes,includingonesthattraditionallyusemeat,thusmakingitpossibletoenjoyfamiliarfavoritedisheswithplant-basedingredients.Thistrioofingredientscanbesautéed,stir-fried,grilled,baked,andbraised.Seitancanevenbestuffedandmadeintoaroast.Allthreecanbechoppedorgroundandusedinchilis,soups,salads,andstews.Enjoyingmealspreparedwithtofu,tempeh,andseitan,alongwithbeans,wholegrains,andproduce,ensuresawell-balanceddietrichinproteinandothernutrients. Thischapterisorganizedbythemaindish'sprimaryproteinsource.Whilethereareothermaindishrecipesinotherchaptersinthisbookthatareorganizedbytype,suchastheSoupsorPastaandNoodleschapters,inthischapteryouwillfindrecipesorganizedbyingredient,suchasbeans,grains,tofu,tempeh,seitan,orvegetables.Thiscanbehelpfulif,forexample,youhavesometofuortempehintherefrigeratorandarelookingforaninterestingwaytoprepareitorifyou'venevertriedseitanandwanttoseethemanywaysitcanbeusedinrecipes. =fastBEANS
Three-BeanChili
Makes4servings Ilovethecolorcontrastofthered,black,andwhitebeansinthisrobustchili.Serveoverriceornoodlesandtopwithcornkernels,dicedavocado,oryourfavoritetopping.Accompanywithasaladtocompletethemeal.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildgreenchiles,drained 1cupwater 3tablespoonschilipowder 1cannedchipotlechileinadobo,minced 1teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram
1⁄2teaspoonsugar
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canGreatNorthernorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.
2.Addthetomatoes,greenchiles,water,chilipowder,chipotle,cumin,marjoram,andsugar.Stirintheblackbeans,GreatNorthernbeans,andkidneybeansandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,stirringoccasionally,for45minutes.
3.Uncover,andcookanadditional10minutestoallowflavorstodevelopandthechilitothicken.Serveimmediately.
Four-AlarmChili
Makes4servings Dependingonyourheattolerance,youcanmakethischilimoreorlessalarming.Ifyoulikeitreallyhot,usetwochilesandahotchilipowder;totoneitdown,omitthechiles,useamediumchilipowder,andaddthecayenneatyourowndiscretion.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1or2serranochiles,seededandminced 3garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1cupwater 3tablespoonschilipowder 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed
3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansdarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,chiles,andgarlicandcook,covered,untilsoftened,about10minutes.
2.Addtomatoes,water,chilipowder,marjoram,cayenne,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolow,addthepintobeansandkidneybeans,andsimmer,covered,stirringoccasionally,for30minutes.
3.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andsimmer,uncovered,about15minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
ChineseBlackBeanChili
Makes4servings GarlickyChineseblackbeansauceisasaltyintenseseasoningthataddsarichlayerofflavortothissatisfyingandunusualchili.LookforitinAsianmarketsorgourmetgrocers.Thischiliisgoodservedoverfreshlycookedlong-grainricetocomplementthisAsian-styledish.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 2mediumcarrots,finelychopped 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 2tablespoonschilipowder 1teaspoonsugar 1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1⁄2cupChineseblackbeansauce
¾cupwater 41⁄2cupscookedor3(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsed
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedgreenonion,forgarnish
1.Inalargepot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrot.Coverandcook,untilsoftened,about10minutes.
2.Stirintheginger,chilipowder,andsugar.Addthetomatoes,blackbeansauce,andwater.Stirintheblackbeansandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
3.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattomediumandsimmer,covered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.Simmer,uncovered,10to15minuteslonger.Serveimmediately,garnishedwiththegreenonion.
NewWorldChili
Makes4servings ThischiliincorporatesingredientsthatearlyexplorersdiscoveredintheNewWorldfrompintobeansandsquashtocorn,tomatoes,andlimabeans.Thechipotlechileaddsasmokyheat.Portionandfreezeremainingchipotleinadobosauceforfutureuse.Sprinklewithdicedavocadoandchoppedredonionforaflavorfulgarnish.
1smallbutternutsquash,peeled,halved,andseeded 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 3cupsmildtomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canspintobeans,drainedandrinsed 1cupfrozenlimabeans 1cupfreshorfrozencornkernels 1cannedchipotlechileinadobo,minced 1cupwater 3tablespoonschilipowder 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄2teaspoonsugar
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Cutthesquashinto1⁄4-inchdiceandsetaside.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandsquash,cover,andcook,untilsoftened,about10minutes.
2.Addthesalsa,pintobeans,limabeans,corn,andchipotlechile.Stirinthewater,chilipowder,allspice,sugar,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattomediumandsimmer,covered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.
3.Uncoverandsimmerabout10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
Jerk-SpicedRedBeanChili
Makes4servings Spicesfoundinjerkseasoningblendscombinewithbarbecuesaucetogiveaspicy-sweetflavortothisheartychili.Makeithotormildaccordingtoyourpreferencebyadjustingtheamountofcayenneandchoosingmildorhotgreenchiles.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,chopped 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansdarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildorhotgreenchiles,drained 1⁄2cupbarbecuesauce,homemade(seeBarbecueSauce)orstore-bought
1cupwater 1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoonchilipowder 1teaspoongroundcumin 1teaspoongroundallspice 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoongroundoregano
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargepot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandseitan.Coverandcook,untiltheonionissoftened,about10minutes.
2.Stirinthekidneybeans,crushedtomatoes,dicedtomatoes,andchiles.Stirinthebarbecuesauce,water,soysauce,chilipowder,cumin,allspice,sugar,oregano,cayenne,salt,andblackpepper.
3.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattomediumandsimmer,covered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.Uncoverandsimmerabout10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
RedBeanAndBulgurChili
Makes4servings Thischilicombinesdarkredkidneybeanswithbulgur,asturdygrainthatgivesthechiliadeliciousflavorandpleasingtexture.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 3tablespoonschilipowder 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 2cupstomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansdarkredkidneybeans,rinsedanddrained 1cupwater 1cupbulgur 1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildgreenchiles,drained 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepper,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.
2.Stirinthegarlic,chilipowder,andoregano,andcook,uncovered,untilfragrant,1minute.Addthetomatoes,salsa,beans,water,bulgur,chiles,andsalt.
3.Coverandsimmer,stirringoccasionally,untilthebulguristenderandthechiliisthickandflavorful,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.
RedBeanJambalaya
Makes4servings RedbeansareapopularCreoleingredient,soIthinktheyarethenaturalalternativetomeatinthisveganjambalaya,thequintessentialCreoledishthatcombinesricewithaspicytomato-basedstew.Foraheartyaddition,sautésomedicedseitanorslicedvegansausagelinks,andaddtothejambalayaduringthelastfewminutesofcooking.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 2celeryribs,chopped 1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1cuplong-grainrice 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansdarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1(4-ounce)canmildgreenchiles,drained 1teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram
1teaspoonsalt Freshlygroundblackpepper 21⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater
1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley,forgarnish Tabascosauce(optional)
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.
2.Stirintherice,beans,dicedtomatoes,crushedtomatoes,chiles,thyme,marjoram,salt,andblackpeppertotaste.Addthebroth,cover,andsimmeruntilthevegetablesaresoftandthericeistender,about45minutes.
3.SprinklewithparsleyandasplashofTabasco,ifusing,andserve.
JamaicanRedBeanStew
Makes4servings ThisheartystewwillfillyourhomewiththefragrantscentoftheflavorsofJamaica.Itisespeciallygoodservedoverriceorcouscous,sincetheluscioussauceinthestewwillbeabsorbedbythegrain.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 2largecarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2garliccloves,minced 1largesweetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansdarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1teaspoonhotormildcurrypowder 1teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄2cupwater
1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrots,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.
2.Addthegarlic,sweetpotato,andcrushedredpepper.Stirinthekidneybeans,tomatoes,currypowder,thyme,allspice,salt,andblackpepper.
3.Stirinthewater,cover,andsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.Stirinthecoconutmilkandsimmer,uncovered,for10minutestoblendflavorsandthickenthesauce.Ifathickersauceisdesired,pureesomeofthevegetableswithanimmersionblender.Serveimmediately.
BeansBourguignon
Makes4servings Thecommonkidneybeangetsstartreatmentinthisoh-so-Frenchstewtraditionallymadewithlotsofredwineandthickenedwithaveganbeurremanie,aFrenchtermmeaning"kneadedbutter."Inthisversionit'sveganmargarinethatgetskneadedwiththeflour.Thestewis,ofcourse,bestservedwithcrustyFrenchbreadanddryredwine,preferablyfromtheBurgundyregionofFrance,sinceBourguignonmeans"aspreparedinBurgundy."
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 2tablespoonsall-purposeflour 1tablespoonoliveoil 3mediumshallots,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
4mediumcarrots,cutdiagonallyinto1⁄4-inchslices
2garliccloves,minced 12ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andquartered 1teaspoondriedthyme 1bayleaf 1cupcannedcrushedtomatoes 1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater
1cupdryredwine 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansdarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethemargarineandflourandkneaduntilincorporated.Refrigerateuntilneeded.
2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,carrots,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthemushroomsandcook,uncovered,5minuteslonger.
3.Stirinthethyme,bayleaf,tomatoes,broth,and1⁄2cupofthewine.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilvegetablesarecooked,about30minutes.Addtheremainingwine,beans,andsaltandpeppertotaste.
4.Returntoaboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,forabout10minutes.Whilethestewissimmering,pinchoffpiecesofthebeurremanieandaddittothestew,stirringaftereachadditiontothicken.Removeanddiscardthebayleafbeforeserving.Serveimmediately.
ArgentineanBeanAndVegetableStew
Makes6servings MyformerneighborwasfromArgentina,whereshelearnedtomakeawonderfulstewthickwithavarietyofvegetablesandlacedwithbitsoforange.Heroriginalrecipeincludedbeef,whichI'vesubstitutedwithdarkredkidneybeanstoaddanothercolortoanalreadyvibrantstew.Thiswouldalsobegoodmadewithchunksofseitan.Serveitoverfreshlycookedquinoa,aprotein-richgrainfromSouthAmerica.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 4garliccloves,minced 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1mediumbutternutsquash,peeled,halved,andseeded 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildgreenchiles,drained 11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
2tablespoonssugar 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canskidneybeans,drainedandrinsedifcanned 1cupfreshorfrozencornkernels 1teaspoonsalt 1seedlessorange,peeledandchopped 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro,forgarnish
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,garlic,bellpepper,andsquash.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthevegetablesbegintosoften,about10minutes.
2.Addtomatoes,chiles,broth,sugar,crushedredpepper,oregano,andblackpepperandbringtoaboil.Reduceheatandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about20minutes.Addthekidneybeans,corn,andsalt.Simmer,uncovered,andtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
3.Addtheorangeandstirtoheatthrough.Serveimmediately,sprinkledwithparsley.
African-InspiredRedBeanStew
Makes4servings Peanutbutterisusedtothickenandenrichthisdelectablestewstuddedwithmahogany-coloredkidneybeans.Spoonitoverabedofrice,quinoa,orcouscous.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
3garliccloves,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
2largeYukonGoldorrussetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
3cupscookeddarkredkidneybeansor2(15.5-ounce)cans,drainedandrinsed 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1(4-ounce)candicedmildgreenchiles,drained 11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupcreamypeanutbutter
3cupsfreshbabyspinach 1⁄3cupchoppedunsaltedroastedpeanuts
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrots.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Stirinthegarlicandginger.Cook,uncovered,untilfragrant,about1minute.
2.Addthecumin,cayenne,potatoes,beans,tomatoes,chiles,and1cupofthebroth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandbringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmeruntilthevegetablesaresoft,about30minutes.
3.Inasmallbowl,combinethepeanutbutterandtheremaining1⁄2cupofbroth,stirringuntilblended,thenaddittothestew.Addthespinachandcook,stirring,untilwilted,about3minutes.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Sprinklewithpeanutsandserveimmediately.
BrazilianBlackBeanStew
Makes4servings ThistantalizingrecipewassharedwithmebymyfriendFrancisJanes,atalentedveganchefandformerownerofCaféAmbrosiainSeattle,Washington.Notonlyisthisgorgeousstewvisuallyappealing,butalsotheflavoristrulysublime.Serveitoverfreshlycookedquinoaorrice.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1largeredonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 2mediumsweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1smalljalapeño,seededandminced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsedifcanned 1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1firmripebanana,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupchoppedfreshcilantro
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.Stiringarlicandcook,uncovered,another2minutes.
2.Stirinthesweetpotatoes,bellpepper,tomatoes,jalapeño,andbroth.Bringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthesweetpotatoesaretenderbutstillfirm,about20minutes.
3.Stirinthebeansandsimmergently,uncovered,untilheatedthrough,about5minutes.Stirinthemango,banana,andsaltandcookuntilheatedthrough,about1minute.Stirinthecilantroandserveimmediately.
BlackBeansAndWildRice
Makes4servings Chewy,darkbrownwildricecombineswithblackbeansforawholesomeanddramaticallyappealingdishpunctuatedbybitsoftomatoandstrandsofspinach.Forastudyincontrast,serveoverwhitebasmatiriceandgarnishwithasprinklingofchoppedavocado.
¾cupwildrice 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsed 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1teaspoondriedmarjoram 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
3cupsfreshbabyspinach
1.Combinethewildriceinalargesaucepanwith3cupsofsaltedwater.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow,cover,andsimmerfor40minutesoruntiltender.Addthebeans,tomatoes,marjoram,salt,andpepper.
2.Coverandcookoverlowheat,stirringoccasionally,untiltheflavorsarewellcombined,about15minutes,addingasplashofwateriftoodry.
3.Stirinthespinachandcookuntilthespinachiswiltedandtheflavorshaveblended,about5minutes.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.
BlackBeansWithSerrano"Aioli"
Makes4servings Inthisrecipe,aspicy"aioli"addsacreamyheattoblackbeansandtomatoesthatisalsogoodwiththeadditionofcookedrice,quinoa,orothergrain.Ifyouprefernottoaddagraintothedish,youcanserveitonabedoffreshlycookedgraintohelpmellowtheheatfromtheaioli.Otherwise,ifyoupreferalessspicyversion,youcansimplycutbackontheamountofchileintheaioli.
1or2serranochiles,seededandcoarselychopped 1garlicclove,crushed 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
1⁄4teaspoonsugar
1⁄4cupoliveoil
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupsor2(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsed 2largeripetomatoes,choppedor1(14.5)ouncecandicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethechilesandgarlicandprocessuntilfinelyminced.Addthelemonjuice,mayonnaise,andsugar.Withthemachinerunning,slowlyaddtheoilinathinstreamuntilthemixtureisthinandsmooth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Scrapetheaioliintoasmallbowl.Coverandsetasideuntilneeded.Ifnotusingrightaway,refrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,theaioliwillkeepforupto2days.
2.Inalargesaucepan,combinethebeansandtomatoesandcookovermediumheatuntilhot,stirringoccasionally.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Transferthebeanandtomatomixturetoashallowbowl.Drizzlewiththeaioliandgarnishwiththecilantro.Serveimmediately.
TuscanWhiteBeansAndBroccoliRabe
Makes4servings PairthisheartyTuscandishwithgrilledfocacciaortoastedgarlicbread,ortossitwithsomecookedpastaandalittleadditionaloliveoil,forahealthfulyetscrumptiousmeal.
1mediumbunchbroccolirabe(rapini),toughstemsremoved 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canscannellinibeansorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 1teaspoonmincedfreshrosemary Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthebroccolirabeuntiltender,about5minutes.Drainandrunundercoldwater,thencoarselychop.Setaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookfor30seconds.Stirinthebeansandtherosemary,thenaddthecookedbroccolirabeandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
3.Cook,stirring,untiltheflavorsarewellblendedandthemixtureishot,about10minutes.Serveimmediately.
Three-BeanCassoulet
Makes4to6servings Sincecassoulet,theclassicstewfromthesouthofFrance,isallaboutwhitebeans,Iusethreedifferentkindsinthisrecipe.Thesizedifferenceandsubtletastevarianceaddinterest.Foraheartyaddition,cutveggiesausagelinksinto1⁄2-inchslices,sautéinalittleoil,andthenaddthemtothecassouletwiththebeans.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cansNavybeans,drainedandrinsed
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cansGreatNorthernbeans,drainedandrinsed
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canscannellinibeans,drainedandrinsed
1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1teaspoondriedsavory 1teaspoondriedthyme 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila3-quartcasseroleandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.
3.Transferthevegetablemixturetothepreparedcasserole.Stirinthebeans,tomatoes,broth,parsley,savory,thyme,salt,andpepper.Covertightlyandbakeuntilthevegetablesaretenderandtheflavorsareblended,about45minutes.
4.Removethecassouletfromtheoven,uncover,andtopwiththebreadcrumbs.Returntotheovenandbake,uncovered,10minuteslongertolightlybrownthecrumbs.Serveimmediately.
MapleBakedBeans
Makes4servings Sureyoucantaketheeasywayoutandheatacanofvegetarianbakedbeans.Butwhynotmakeyourownfromscratch?Thatwayyoucantweaktheluscioussaucetoyourliking.Ifyoubeginwithcannedbeansinsteadofdried,you'llhavethisdishintheoveninnotime.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 3garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄2cuppuremaplesyrup
2tablespoonsblackstrapmolasses 1tablespoonsoysauce 11⁄2teaspoonsdrymustard
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansGreatNorthernbeans,drainedandrinsed
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila2-quartcasseroleandsetaside. 2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic.Coverandcookuntil
softened,about5minutes. 3.Stirinthetomatoes,maplesyrup,molasses,soysauce,mustard,andcayenneandbringtoaboil.
Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilslightlyreduced,about10minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
4.Placethebeansinthepreparedcasserole.Addthesauce,stirringtocombineandcoatthebeans.Coverandbakeuntilhotandbubbly,about30minutes.Serveimmediately.
Chickpea,Tomato,AndEggplantStew
Makes4servings Thisstewiseasytobringtogether,sinceeverythinggoesintothesamepotnearlyatthesametimeandthensimmersuntildone.It'salsoquiteversatile:forexample,ifyoudon'tlikechickpeas,usewhitebeanssuchascannellinibeans;ifyou'renotafanofeggplant,youcanusezucchiniinstead(orusesomeofboth,ifyouwanttoaddextraveggies).Imakethisstewyear-round;inthewinter,Iusecannedtomatoesandveggiesfromthesupermarket.WhenImakethisinthesummer,Iusefreshtomatoesfromthegarden,whereIalsogetmyherbs,eggplant,andzucchini.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1largeonion,chopped 1mediumeggplant,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1largeYukonGoldpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1-inchdice 3garliccloves,minced 2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canschickpeas,drainedandrinsedifcanned 1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
1tablespoonsoysauce 1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,eggplant,andcarrots,cover,andcookuntilvegetablesbegintosoften,about5minutes.
2.Reduceheattolow.Addthepotato,bellpepper,andgarlicandcook,stirring,uncovered,for5minutes.Stirinthechickpeas,tomatoes,parsley,oregano,basil,soysauce,andbroth.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilvegetablesaretender,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.
ChickpeaAndVegetableCurry
Makes4servings ThisexoticallyspiceddishissimplywonderfulservedoverfreshlycookedricepairedwithyourfavoritechutneyandsomewarmChapati.
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,chopped 1largepotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2garliccloves,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1tablespoonhotormildcurrypowder 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander
1cupwater 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canschickpeas,drainedandrinsedifcanned 1cupfrozenpeas,thawed 1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildorhotgreenchiles,drained 1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1⁄2cupraisins
1teaspoonsugar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,potato,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.
2.Stirintheginger,currypowder,cumin,andcorianderandcook,uncovered,1minutelonger.Addthewaterandsimmer,covered,untilthevegetablesaresoft,about20minutes.
3.Addthechickpeas,peas,chiles,coconutmilk,raisins,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmer,uncovered,forabout20minuteslongertoallowflavorstointensifyandreducetheliquid.Ifathickersauceisdesired,pureeasmallamountofthesolidswithanimmersionblenderorblend1teaspoonofcornstarchin1tablespoonofwaterandaddtothesaucepan,stirringtothicken.Serveimmediately.
Coconut-PeanutChickpeasAndVegetables
Makes4servings Richcoconutmilkandpeanutbuttercombinebeautifullywithgarlicandcurrypowdertocreateaflavorfulbackdropforchickpeasandvegetables.Servethisdishoverbasmatiricetocatcheverydropoftheyummysauce.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1tablespoonhotormildcurrypowder 2tablespoonscreamypeanutbutter 1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canschickpeas,drainedandrinsed 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 3cupsfreshbabyspinach Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Crushedunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepper,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Addthegarlicandcurrypowder,stirringuntilfragrant,about30seconds.
2.Addthepeanutbutterandgraduallystirinthecoconutmilkuntilwellblended.Addthechickpeas,tomatoes,andspinach,stirringtowiltthespinach,about5minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
3.Simmeruntilhotandtheflavorsarewellblended,about7minutes.Serveimmediately,sprinkledwiththepeanuts.
TamarindChickpeaStew
Makes4servings Theuniquelydelicioustangoftamarindpermeatesthislusciousstewthickwithmeatychickpeas,vegetables,andfragrantspices.Tamarindisoneofthoseingredientsyoumaynotfindinyoursupermarket,butit'savailableinIndian,Asian,orMiddleEasternmarkets,gourmetgrocers,andonline.Theeasiestwaytobuyitisinajarlabeled"tamarindconcentrate"or"tamarindpaste."Forahomemadesubstitute,blend1tablespoonoflemonorlimejuicewith1teaspoonbrownsugarormolasses;additneartheendofcookingtime.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1largeonion,chopped 2mediumYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchdice
3cupscookedchickpeasor2(15.5-ounce)canschickpeas,drainedandrinsed 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1(4-ounce)canmildchoppedgreenchiles,drained 2tablespoonstamarindpaste 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup
1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2tablespoonschilipowder 1teaspoongroundcoriander 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupfrozenbabypeas,thawed
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotatoes,chickpeas,tomatoes,andchilesandsimmer,uncovered,for5minutes.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethetamarindpaste,maplesyrup,andbrothandblenduntilsmooth.Stirthetamarindmixtureintothevegetables,alongwiththechilipowder,coriander,cumin,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattomediumandsimmer,covered,untilthepotatoesaretender,about40minutes.
3.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andstirinthepeas.Simmer,uncovered,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
Pomegranate-InfusedLentilAndChickpeaStew
Makes4servings Pomegranatejuiceseemstobeeverywherethesedays,whichisagoodthingconsideringitsantioxidantpropertiesandotherhealthbenefits.Asifhavingagreat-tastingjuiceandbeautifulruby-redseedsweren'tenough,enterpomegranatemolasses,asweet-soursyrupusedtoflavormanyMiddleEasterndishes.Youcanfinditbottledinspecialtymarketsormakeyourownusingtherecipefollowingthisone.
¾cupbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedgreenonions
2teaspoonsmincedfreshginger ¾cuplong-grainbrownrice 1⁄2cupdriedapricots,quartered
1⁄4cupgoldenraisins
1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1teaspoonturmeric Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cuppomegranatemolasses,homemade(recipefollows)orstore-bought
3cupswater 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
1⁄4cupmincedfreshcilantroorparsley
1.Soakthelentilsinamediumbowlofhotwaterfor45minutes.Drainandsetaside.
2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegreenonions,ginger,soakedlentils,rice,apricots,raisins,allspice,cumin,cayenne,turmeric,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,for1minute.
3.Addthepomegranatemolassesandwaterandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow.Coverandsimmeruntilthelentilsandricearetender,about40minutes.
4.Stirinthechickpeasandcilantro.Simmer,uncovered,for15minutes,toheatthroughandallowtheflavorstoblend.Serveimmediately.
PomegranateMolasses
Makesabout¾cup 2cupspomegranatejuice 1⁄3cupsugar
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethepomegranatejuiceandsugarandcookovermedium-highheat.Cook,stirringuntilthesugardissolves.Reduceheattolowandsimmerovermedium-highheatuntilthesugarhasdissolved,about5minutes.
2.Reduceheatjustenoughtomaintainasimmerandcookuntilthejuicethickensandreducestolessthanacup.
3.Stirinthelemonjuiceandpourintoacontainerorjarwithatight-fittinglid.Letcool,uncovered,thenstoretightlycoveredintherefrigeratorwhereitwillkeepforseveraldays.
AutumnMedleyStew
Makes4to6servings Chickpeasandseitancombinewithaharvestofautumnvegetablesforasatisfyingstewthatisanespeciallywelcomemealwhentheweatherturnscold.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutin1-inchcubes Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1largeyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1largerussetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1mediumcarrot,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1mediumparsnip,cutinto1⁄4-inchdicechopped
1smallbutternutsquash,peeled,halved,seeded,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1smallheadsavoycabbage,chopped 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine
1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram
1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄2cupcrumbledangelhairpasta
1.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrownedonallsides,about5minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsetaside.
2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic.Coverandcookforuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotato,carrot,parsnip,andsquash.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.
3.Stirinthecabbage,tomatoes,chickpeas,broth,wine,marjoram,thyme,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.
4.Addthecookedseitanandthepastaandsimmeruntilthepastaistenderandtheflavorsareblended,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
Variation:Leaveoutthepastaandservewithsomewarmcrustybread.
Moroccan-SpicedChickpeaAndSweetPotatoStew
Makes4to6servings Dazzlingcolorsandexoticspicespunctuatethismouthwateringstewthickwithcolorfulvegetables,sweetpotatoes,andchickpeas.It'sdeliciouswhenservedovercouscousforaddedtextureandflavor.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1largeyellowonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1celeryrib,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice
2garliccloves,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoongroundcoriander 1teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoonturmeric
1⁄4teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg
1⁄2teaspoonsugar
2mediumsweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
8ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchlengths 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,celery,garlic,andginger.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.
2.Stirinthecoriander,cumin,turmeric,cinnamon,nutmeg,andsugar.Addthesweetpotatoes,greenbeans,chickpeas,andtomatoeswiththeirjuice.Stirinthebrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
3.Coverandsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretender,about40minutes.Stirintheparsleyandlemonjuiceandcook10minuteslonger.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserveimmediately.
EdamameDonburi
Makes4servings A"fastfood"ofJapan,donburiistypicallyabowlofsoftricetoppedwithmeat,vegetables,and/oreggsforacompletemealonthego.ThisveganversionincludestwofavoriteJapaneseingredients,edamameandtofu,fortheprotein-richtoppingandisseasonedwithginger,greenonions,soysauce,andsesame.Forextraauthenticity,addsomestripsofaburage(friedtofufoundinAsianmarkets)sautéedinabitofmirinandsoysauce.
1cupfreshorfrozenshellededamame 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 5shiitakemushroomcaps,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
1teaspoongratedfreshginger 3greenonions,minced 8ouncesfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 2tablespoonssoysauce 3cupshotcookedwhiteorbrownrice 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1tablespoontoastedsesameseeds,forgarnish
1.Inasmallsaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheedamameuntiltender,about10minutes.Drainandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthemushroomsandcook,uncovered,5minuteslonger.Stirinthegingerandgreenonions.Addthetofuandsoysauceandcookuntilheatedthrough,stirringtocombinewell,about5minutes.Stirinthecookededamameandcookuntilheatedthrough,about5minutes.
3.Dividethehotriceamong4bowls,topeachwiththeedamameandtofumixture,anddrizzleonthesesameoil.Sprinklewithsesameseedsandserveimmediately.
YellowDalWithSpinach
Makes4servings DalisaHindiwordforboththemanyvarietiesofbeans,peas,andlentils,andthedishmadefromthem.Thebabyspinachandchoppedtomatoaddlivelystreaksofgreenandredtothesavoryyellowpuree.
11⁄4cupsyellowsplitpeas,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained
31⁄2cupswater
1teaspoonsalt 3cupsfreshbabyspinach 2ripeplumtomatoes,finelychopped 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 2garliccloves,minced 1tablespoonfinelychoppedfreshginger 1serranoorotherhotgreenchile,seededandminced 1teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander
1⁄2teaspoonturmeric
2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice
1.Soakthesplitpeasinamediumbowlofhotwaterfor45minutes.Drainandtransfertoalargesaucepan.Addthewaterandbringtoaboil.Addthesalt,reduceheattomedium,andcookuntilsplitpeasaretenderandthickened,about40minutes.
2.Addthespinach,tomatoes,andcilantro,stirringtowiltthespinach.Keepwarmoververylowheat.
3.Inasmallskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,ginger,andchile.Heatuntilfragrant,about1minute.
4.Removefromtheheatandaddthecumin,coriander,turmeric,andlemonjuice,stirringtomixwell.Addthemixturetothedal,stirringtocombine.Serveimmediately.
ThreeLentilDal
Makes6servings Sincethedifferentvarietiesoflentilshavesubtlevariationsintasteandtexture,here'saninterestingblendofthreeinonedal.
1⁄2cupgreenlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained
1⁄2cupbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained
3cupswater Salt 1⁄2cupredlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 2garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1tablespoonhotormildcurrypowder 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes
1.Soakthegreenlentilsandbrownlentilsinseparatemediumbowlsofhotwaterfor45minutes.Drainthegreenlentilsandplacetheminalargesaucepanwiththewater.Bringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmerfor10minutes.
2.Drainthebrownlentilsandaddtothegreenlentilswithsalttotaste.Simmer,partiallycovered,for20minutes,stirringoccasionally.Addtheredlentilsandsimmer,uncovered,untilthesaucethickensandthebeansareverysoft,20to25minuteslonger.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftenedabout10minutes.Addthegarlicandgingerandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.
4.Addthecurrypowder,cumin,coriander,cayenne,andtomatoes,stirringconstantlyforabout1minute.Addthetomatomixturetothecookedlentilsandstirtomixwell.Cookanother10minutesuntiltheflavorsareblended.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.
BlackBeanAndBulgurLoaf
Makes4to6servings Besuretoremoveanymoisturefromthebulgurandbeansforafirmerloaf.Ifthemixtureseemstoosticky,tosssomeadditionaloatsintothemixbeforeshapingintoaloaf.ToptheloafwithabitofBasicBrownSauce
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 1cupmedium-grindbulgur 2cupswater Salt 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,drained,rinsed,andmashed 1⁄2cupquick-cookingoats
1⁄3cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)
2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 11⁄2teaspoonsdriedthyme
11⁄2teaspoonsdriedsavory
1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthebulgurandwaterandbringtoaboil.Saltthewater,reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilbulguristenderandwaterisabsorbed,15to20minutes.Ifanywaterremains,drainwellinafine-meshsieve,pressinganyexcessliquidfromthebulgur.
2.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.Transferthebulgurmixturetoalargebowl.Addthemashedbeanstothebulgur.Stirintheoats,flour,yeast,thyme,savory,oregano,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwelluntilthoroughlycombined.
3.Spoonthemixtureintothepreparedloafpan,pressingwithyourhandstomakeasmoothloaf.Bakeuntilfirm,about40minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetasidetocoolfor10minutesbeforeslicing.
ChickpeaAndVegetableLoaf
Makes4servings Ifyoushredthepotatoandcarrotinthefoodprocessor,itwillsavetimeandthere'snoneedtorinseoutthebowl,sinceyouneedittomaketheloafmixtureanyway.ServetoppedwithGoldenMushroomGravy
1smallwhitepotato,peeledandshredded 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1smallyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
¾cupwheatglutenflourorchickpeaflour,ormoreifneeded ¾cupquick-cookingoats 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley
1tablespoonsoysauce 1teaspoondriedsavory 1⁄2teaspoondriedsage
1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.Squeezetheexcessliquidfromtheshreddedpotatoandplaceitinafoodprocessor,alongwiththecarrot,onion,andgarlic.Addthechickpeasandpulsetoblendtheingredientswhileretainingsometexture.Addtheflour,oats,breadcrumbs,parsley,soysauce,savory,sage,salt,andblackpepper.Pulsejustuntilblended.
2.Scrapethemixtureontoalightlyflouredworksurface.Useyourhandstoformthemixtureintoaloaf,addingmoreflouroroatsifthemixtureistooloose.Placetheloafinthepreparedpan,smoothingthetop.Bakeuntilfirmandgolden,about1hour.Removefromovenandletstandfor10minutesbeforeslicing.
Millet-ToppedLentilShepherd'sPie
Makes4servings Milletisasuper-nutritiousandversatilegrainthatisastapleinmuchoftheworld.Richinproteinandmildinflavor,milletcanbeboiledandenjoyedplainasasidedishorusedinapilaforloaf.Iespeciallylikethewaymilletsmoothsoverthetopofthecasseroletomimictheclassicmashedpotatotoppingofashepherd'spie.
2cupswater Salt 1cupmillet 1tablespoonnutritionalyeast 1tablespoonveganmargarine 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 2mediumcarrots,chopped 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drainedandfinelychopped 1⁄2cupbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained
1cupchoppedwhitemushrooms 1cupfreshorfrozencornkernels 1cupfrozenpeas 1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1teaspoondriedthyme 1teaspoondriedmarjoram Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2teaspoonsweetorsmokedpaprika
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlya3-quartcasseroleandsetaside.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoboil.Saltthewater,addthemillet,cover,andreduceheattolow.Simmeruntilthemilletiscooked,about30minutes.Stirinthenutritionalyeastandmargarineandsetaside.
2.Inaseparatelargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,garlic,bellpepper,andcarrots.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Addthetomatoes,lentils,mushrooms,corn,peas,broth,thyme,marjoram,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Coverandsimmeruntilthelentilsaresoftandthemixturehasthickened,about40minutes,addingalittlewaterifthemixturebecomestoothick.
3.Placethelentilmixtureintothepreparedcasserole,spoonthecookedmilletontop,andspreaditevenlyoverthelentilmixture.Sprinklewithpaprika.Bakeuntilhot,about30minutes.Serveimmediately.
Piccata-StyleCashewChickpeaMedallions
Makes4servings Thiseasyrecipetransformsacupofchickpeasandahandfulofcashewsintoasophisticatedmaindish.Iliketoservetheselemonymedallionswithroastedasparagusandpotatoesoraricepilaf.
1largegarlicclove,crushed ¾cupunsaltedroastedcashews 1cupcookedorcannedchickpeas,drained,rinsed,andblotteddry ¾cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten) 2tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄2teaspoonsweetorsmokedpaprika
1⁄4teaspoonturmeric
Salt 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄4cupdrywhitewine
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1tablespooncapers 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley Freshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonveganmargarine
1.Preheattheovento275°F.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlicandcashewsandprocessuntilfinelyground.Addthechickpeasandpulseuntilchopped.Addtheflour,soysauce,paprika,turmeric,andsalttotasteandpulseuntilwellmixed.
2.Turnthemixtureoutontoaworksurfaceandmixwithyourhandsforaminuteortwotofullyincorporate.Dividethemixtureintoeightpiecesandshapeinto1⁄4-inch-thickmedallions.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthemedallions,cover,andcookuntilnicelybrowned,about5minutesperside.Transferthemedallionstoabakingsheetandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoumakethesauce.
4.Tothesameskillet,addthewine,lemonjuice,capers,andparsley.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmeruntiltheliquidisreducedbyathird.Swirlinthemargarine,stirringuntilmelted.Transferthemedallionstodinnerplatesanddrizzlewiththesauce.Serveimmediately.
BlackBeanAndWalnutCroquettes
Makes4servings Theearthlyflavorsofwalnutsandblackbeanscombinetomaketheseversatileanddeliciouscroquettes.Foralovelydinnerentrée,servethemtoppedwithHollandazeSauceorRoastedYellowTomatoandPepperCoulis.Foramorecasualmeal,tuckthemintosandwicheswithlettuce,tomato,andablendofcoarsebrownmustardandveganmayo.
¾cupwalnutpieces 3greenonions,chopped 3tablespoonsfreshparsley,coarselychopped 1cupcookedorcannedblackbeans,drained,rinsed,andpatteddry 1tablespoonsoysauce 1⁄2cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)
1teaspoondriedsavory Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
2tablespoonsoliveoil
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethewalnuts,greenonions,andparsleyandprocessuntilfinelyground.Addtheblackbeans,soysauce,flour,savory,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilsmoothandwellcombined.
2.Useyourhandstoshapethemixtureinto8smallpatties.Placethebreadcrumbsinashallowbowl.Dredgethecroquettesinthecrumbsuntilcoatedandarrangeonaplate.Refrigeratetofirmup,about20minutes.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthecroquettesandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about5minutesperside.Serveimmediately.
GRAINS
VegetableFriedRice
Makes4servings Forbestresults,usecoldcookedlong-grainricesoitremainsfluffyandseparatedwhenfriedwiththeveggies.Friedriceisadeliciousreasontoplanaheadandmakeextraricetostoreforlater.Riceactuallyfreezesquitewell,sokeepacontainerinthefreezer.Theoptionalturmericwillturnthericeaprettyyellowcolor.
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 1largecarrot,finelychopped 1mediumzucchini,finelychopped 2garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 3greenonions,minced 1⁄2teaspoonturmeric(optional)
31⁄2cupscoldcookedlong-grainrice
1cupfrozenpeas,thawed 3tablespoonssoysauce 2teaspoonsmirinordrywhitewine 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil
1.Inalargeskillet,heatthecanolaoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andzucchiniandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlic,ginger,andgreenonionsandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about3minutes.
2.Stirintheturmeric,ifusing.Addtherice,peas,soysauce,andmirinandstir-fryuntilhot,about5minutes.Drizzlewiththesesameoil,tosstocombine,andtaste,adjustingseasoningsandaddingmoresoysauceifnecessary.Serveimmediately.
CaribbeanRice,Squash,AndPeas
Makes4servings PigeonpeasaretraditionalinCaribbeancooking,butblack-eyedpeasareeasiertofind,especiallyifusingcanned.Foraspicyversion,addaseededandmincedhotchilewhenyouaddthesquashandgarlic.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,chopped 2cupspeeled,seeded,anddicedbutternutorotherwintersquash 3garliccloves,minced 1teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblack-eyedpeas,drainedandrinsed
1cuplong-grainrice 21⁄2cupshotwater
2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthesquash,garlic,thyme,andcumin.Coverandcookuntilthesquashissoftened,about10minutes.Stirinthepeas,rice,andwater.
2.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow.Coverandsimmeruntilthericeiscooked,about30minutes.Fluffwithaforkandsprinklewithcilantro.Serveimmediately.
WildRiceAndMilletCroquettes
Makes4to6servings Spikyblackwildriceandsoftwhitemilletmaybetheoddcoupleofgrains,butthecontrastsofcolorandtextureadduptogreat-tastingandappealingcroquettesthatmakeanattractivemaindish.TheylookespeciallyprettynestledonashallowpoolofRoastedYellowTomatoandPepperCoulis.Youcanmakethecroquettemixtureaheadofwhenyouneeditsoithastimetochill.
¾cupcookedmillet 1⁄2cupcookedwildrice
3tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄4cupmincedonion
1celeryrib,finelyminced 1⁄4cupfinelyshreddedcarrot
1⁄3cupall-purposeflour
1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley
2teaspoonsdrieddillweed Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Placethecookedmilletandwildriceinalargebowlandsetaside. 2.Inamediumskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,and
carrot.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthevegetablestothecookedgrains.Stirintheflour,parsley,dillweed,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixuntilwellcombined.Refrigerateuntilchilled,about20minutes.
3.Useyourhandstoshapethemixtureintosmallpattiesandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Addthecroquettesandcookuntilgoldenbrown,turningonce,about8minutestotal.Serveimmediately.
GreenTeaRiceWithLemonSnowPeasAndTofu
Makes4servings Thislightandlovelyricedishisflavoredwithgreenteaandlemonforasophisticatedtaste.Crunchysnowpeasandgoldenfriedtofucompletethemeal.
3cupswater 4greenteabags 11⁄2cupswhitesushirice
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄4-inchdice
3greenonions,minced 2cupssnowpeas,trimmedandcutdiagonallyinto1-inchpieces 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoongratedlemonzest Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboil.Addtheteabagsandremovefromtheheat.Letstandfor7minutesandremoveanddiscardtheteabags.Rinsethericeunderrunningwateruntilthewaterrunsclear,thenaddtothebrewedtea.Coverandcookovermediumheatuntiltender,about25minutes.Removefromheatandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenbrown,5minutes.Addthegreenonionsandsnowpeasandcookuntilsoftened,3minutes.Stirinthelemonjuiceandzest.
3.Inalargebowl,combinethecookedricewiththetofuandsnowpeamixture.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andserveimmediately.
BrownRiceAndLentilPilaf
Makes4to6servings Theheartycombinationoflentilsandbrownriceisspicedwithgroundcoriander.Theuseofcilantroasagarnishmirrorsthegroundcoriander,sincecorianderseedsandcilantroleavesarefromthesameplant.
¾cupbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 1tablespoonoliveoil 1largeyellowonion,minced 1mediumcarrot,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1cuplong-grainbrownrice 11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcoriander
1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
3cupswater Salt 3tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro Freshlygroundblackpepper
1.Bringasaucepanofsaltedwatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addthelentils,returntoaboil,thenreduceheattomediumandcookfor15minutes.Drainandsetaside.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andgarlic,cover,andcookuntiltender,10minutes.
2.Addthelentilstothevegetablemixture.Addtherice,coriander,andcumin.Stirinthewaterandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,saltthewater,andcook,covered,untilthelentilsandricearetender,about30minutes.Removefromheatandsetasidefor10minutes.
3.Transfertoalargebowl,fluffwithafork,andsprinklewiththecilantroandfreshlygroundblackpepper.Serveimmediately.
SavoryBeansAndRice
Makes4servings Thisheartydishincludestheherbsavoryamongitsingredients.Interestingly,theGermanwordforsavoryisbohnenkraut,whichmeans"beanherb,"makingthisdishdoubly"savory."
1tablespoonoliveoil 3greenonions,chopped 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1cupbrownbasmatirice 2cupswater 1tablespoonsoysauce Salt 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canGreatNorthernwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed
1tablespoonnutritionalyeast 1tablespoonmincedfreshsavoryor11⁄2teaspoonsdried
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegreenonionsandgingerandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Addtherice,water,soysauce,andsalttotaste.Coverandbringtoaboil.
2.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,covered,untilthericeistender,about30minutes.Stirinthebeans,nutritionalyeast,andsavory.Cook,uncovered,stirring,untilheatedthroughandtheliquidisabsorbed,about10minutes.Serveimmediately.
MexicanGreenRiceAndBeans
Makes4servings Thisgreenrice,orarrozverde,isheartyenoughtoserveasamaindishthankstotheadditionofdarkredkidneybeans,whichalsogiveitaprettycoloraccent.Foramildversion,omitthechilesandaddanextragreenbellpepper.
1largegreenbellpepper 2or3smallfreshjalapeñoorotherhotgreenchiles 21⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
1⁄2cupcoarselychoppedfreshparsley
1smallyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,chopped 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin
3tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1cuplong-grainwhiterice Salt 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed
2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro,garnish
1.Roastthebellpepperandchilesoveragasflameorunderabroileruntiltheskinblisters,turningonallsides.Placeinapaperbagfor5minutes.Useadamptoweltoruboffscorchedbitsofskin.Stem,seed,andchopthebellpepperandchilesandplacetheminafoodprocessor.Add1cupofthebroth,parsley,onion,garlic,pepper,sugar,oregano,andcuminandprocessuntilsmooth.Setaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthericeandstirconstantlyforafewminutestocoatthericewiththeoil.Addthepureedvegetablesandsimmer,stirringoccasionally,for5minutes.Addtheremaining11⁄2cupsbrothandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattomedium,addsalttotaste,cover,andcookuntiltheliquidisabsorbed,about30minutes.About10minutesbeforereadytoserve,stirinthekidneybeans.Garnishwithcilantroandserveimmediately.
ItalianRiceWithSeitanAndMushrooms
Makes4servings Seasonedwithfragrantbasilandfennelseed,andspicedwithcrushedredpepper,thistastydishislikeanItalianversionofdirtyrice.Insteadofseitan,youcanmakethiswithchoppedvegetariansausagelinks.Ifyouhavecoldcookedriceonhand,youcanuseittomakethisrecipeinjustafewminutes.
2cupswater 1cuplong-grainbrownorwhiterice 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,chopped 8ounceswhitemushrooms,chopped 1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄2teaspoongroundfennelseed
1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoboiloverhighheat.Addtherice,reducetheheattolow,cover,andcookuntiltender,about30minutes.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addtheseitanandcookuncovereduntilbrowned.Stirinthemushroomsandcookuntiltender,about5minuteslonger.Stirinthebasil,fennel,crushedredpepper,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.
3.Transferthecookedricetolargeservingbowl.Stirintheseitanmixtureandmixthoroughly.Addagenerousamountofblackpepperandserveimmediately.
CreoleRiceAndRedBeans
Makes4servings Aseconomicalasitisdeliciousandfilling,redbeansandriceisthequintessentialCreoledish,madewiththeonion,bellpepper,andceleryandflavoredwithchiles,garlic,thyme,andcumin.Ifyoupreferamilderversion,omitthehotchile.Ifyoulikeitspicier,serveitwithabottleofTabascoorotherhotsauceonthetable.Filépowderisgroundsassafrasleavesandisavailableinspecialtyfoodshopsorthegourmetsectionofwell-stockedsupermarkets.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumsweetyellowonion,finelychopped 1smallgreenbellpepper,finelychopped 1celeryrib,minced 2garliccloves,minced 1jalapeñoorserranochile,seededandminced 1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansdarkkidneybeans,drained 11⁄2cupslong-grainwhiterice
3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1teaspoonTabascosauce,ortotaste 1teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄4teaspoonfilépowder(seeheadnote;optional)
Salt Groundcayenne
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.
2.Stirinthejalapeño,tomatoes,beans,rice,broth,Tabascosauce,thyme,cumin,filépowder,salt,andcayenne.Coverandsimmeruntilthericeistenderandliquidisabsorbed,about30minutes.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.
SpanishRiceAndBeans
Makes4servings Spanishriceistypicallyasidedishmadewithwhitericeandtomatoes,butwhenyouusebrownriceandaddbeans,itbecomesasatisfyingandnutritiousmaindish.Pungentcapersandspicycrushedredpepperaddextraflavor.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1tablespooncapers,choppediflarge 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
11⁄2cupslong-grainbrownrice
3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed
1⁄4cupslicedpittedkalamataolives
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthetomatoesandtheirjuice,thecapers,andthecrushedredpepper.Stirtocombineandsimmerfor5minutestoblendtheflavors.
2.Addthericeandbrothandbringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow.Addsalttotaste.Coverandcookuntilthericeistenderandtheliquidisevaporated,30to40minutes.Removefromheatandstirinthebeans,olives,andparsley.Coverandsetasidefor10minutesbeforeserving.Serveimmediately.
BrownRiceWithArtichokes,Chickpeas,AndTomatoes
Makes4servings Thisisanextremelyversatiledishthatcanbeadaptedtousedifferentbeansandvegetables(orgrains,forthatmatter),dependingonyourmoodorwhat'sonhand.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 1cupfrozenartichokeshearts,thawedandchopped 1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
11⁄2cupslong-grainbrownrice
3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orhotwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupripegrapetomatoes,quartered 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about1minute.Addtheartichokes,basil,marjoram,andchickpeas.Stirinthericeandbroth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
2.Covertightlyandreduceheattolow.Simmeruntilthericeiscooked,about30minutes.Transfertoaservingbowl,addthetomatoesandparsley,taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andfluffwithafork.Serveimmediately.
CoconutJasmineRiceAndEdamame
Makes4servings Whenyoustartwithdelectableingredientslikefragrantjasminerice,creamycoconutmilk,andflavorfuledamame,yoususpectyoumaybeinforagreatmeal.Whenyouaddaflourishoffreshcilantroandcrunchycashews,there'snoroomfordoubt.
11⁄2cupsshelledfreshorfrozenedamame
11⁄2cupsjasminerice
2(13.5-ounce)cansunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1cupwater Salt 1⁄2cupmincedfreshcilantro
1⁄2cupchoppedroastedcashews
1.Bringalargesaucepanofsaltedwatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addtheedamameandcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Drainandsetaside.Inalargesaucepan,combinetherice,coconutmilk,andwaterandbringtoaboil,stirringoccasionally.Reduceheattolow,addsalttotaste,cover,andsimmeruntilthericeistender,about20minutes.
2.Stirinthecookededamame,cover,andremovefromheat.Setasidefor10minutes.Transfertoaservingbowlandstirinthecilantroandcashews.Serveimmediately.
ItalianTruck-StopArtichokeRisotto
Makes4servings Thisrecipeisinspiredbythebestrisottomyhusbandeverhad—atatruck-stopdinerinthemiddleofTuscany.Sincefreshartichokesareprohibitivelyexpensiveformostofustochopupforarecipe,thefrozenvarietyworksjustfine.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea15-ouncecan(notmarinated)andproceedwiththerecipeafterthefrozen-artichokecookinginstructions.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 11⁄2cupsfrozenartichokehearts,thawedandchopped
2garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupsArboriorice
1⁄2cupdrywhitewine
41⁄2cupshotvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshbasil
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheartichokeheartsandgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,for5minutes.Addthericeandstirtocoatwithoil.Addthewineandstirgentlyuntilliquidisabsorbed.
2.Addthebroth1cupatatime,stirringuntilliquidisabsorbedbeforeeachaddition.Addsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmeruntilthericeissoftandtheconsistencyiscreamy.Addthebasilandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.
RoastedWinterSquashRisotto
Makes4servings Studdedwithlovelyorangepiecesofwintersquashandredolentofsage,thiscreamyrisottomakesasoothingcold-weathermeal.Myfavoritesquashisthesweetandflavorfulkabochavariety.Ifunavailable,usebuttercuporbutternutsquash.
1smallwintersquash,peeled,halved,andseeded 2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced ¾teaspoongroundsage 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine
11⁄2cupsArboriorice
5cupshotvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Freshsageleaves,forgarnish(optional)
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpan.Cutthesquashinto1⁄2-inchdiceandarrangeinasinglelayerinthepreparedbakingpan.Roastuntiltender,about25minutes,turningonce.
2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcook1minute.Stirinthegroundsage,wine,andrice,stirringuntiltheliquidisabsorbed.
3.Addthebroth1cupatatime,stirringuntilliquidisabsorbedbeforeeachaddition.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandcontinuetosimmer,stirring,untilthericeissoftandcreamy.
4.Whentherisottoisnearlyready,stirin2cupsoftheroastedsquash.Spoontherisottointo4shallowbowlsandgarnisheachservingwithaspoonfuloftheremainingsquashandthesageleaves,ifusing.Serveimmediately.
BarleyRisottoWithAsparagusAndMushrooms
Makes4servings AlthoughArborioriceistraditionalinrisotto,barleycooksupthickandcreamy,resultinginadishthatisveryrisotto-likeinappearanceandtexture,withtheuniquewholesomeflavorofbarley.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2poundthinasparagus,toughendstrimmedandcutdiagonallyinto1-inchpieces
8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
3garliccloves,minced 1cuppearlbarley 1teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor1⁄4teaspoondried
1⁄2cupdrywhitewine
3cupshotvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,ormoreifneeded Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheasparagus,mushrooms,andgarlic.Coverandcookfor5minutes.Addthebarleyandstirtocoatwithoil.Addthethymeandwineandstirgentlyuntiltheliquidisabsorbed.
2.Addthebroth,1cupatatime,stirringuntilliquidisabsorbedbeforeeachaddition.Addsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmer,stirringfrequently,untilcreamy.Serveimmediately.
BarleyAndWinterVegetableStew
Makes4servings Thissubstantialandsatisfyingstewisjustthethingtotakethechilloffonacoldwinterevening.Aswithmostsoupsandstews,thisonetastesbetterthedayafteritismade,soplanaheadandmakeitinadvance.You'llberewardedthenextday,whenyoujusthavetoheatandserve.Ifyouusewateroraverylightbroth,you'llprobablywanttoaddanextrasplashofsoysaucetoboosttheflavor.
1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumcarrots,chopped 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 2garliccloves,minced ¾cuppearlbarley 3cupsshreddedcabbage 1mediumrussetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1cupslicedcreminiorwhitemushrooms 1tablespoonsoysauce 1teaspoondriedthyme 2teaspoonsdrieddillweed Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthecarrots,onion,andcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,1minute.Addthebarley,cabbage,potato,mushrooms,soysauce,thyme,dillweed,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirinthebrothandbringtoaboil.
2.Reduceheattolow,addthebeans,andsimmer,uncovered,untilthebarleyiscookedandthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,dependingonthesaltinessofyourbroth.Serveimmediately.
BarleyPilafWithCarrots,Walnuts,AndGoldenRaisins
Makes4servings Carrotsandgoldenraisinsaddcolorandwalnutsaddcrunchtothistastypilafmadewithheartyandwholesomebarley.Itmakesanicechangeofpacefromtheusualpilafsmadewithrice.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 1mediumcarrot,finelychopped 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1cuppearlbarley 1⁄3cupgoldenraisins
1tablespoonmincedfreshdillweedor1teaspoondried
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrot,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthewalnutsandcook,uncovered,5minuteslonger.
2.Addthebrothandbarleyandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthebarleyandvegetablesaretender,stirringoccasionallyabout30minutes.About5minutesbeforereadytoserve,stirintheraisinsanddillweed.Serveimmediately.
BasicPolenta
Makes4servings PolentaisaversatileandeconomicalItaliandishmadefromcornmeal.EnjoyitsprinkledwithParmasioanddrizzledwithalittlegoodoliveoilortryoneofthevariationsbelow.Afterthepolentaiscooked,itcanbespreadintoaloafpanandcooleduntilfirm,thenslicedandpan-fried.Unlikethefinelygroundcornmealusedtomakecornbread,thecornmealusedforpolentaismediumorcoarselyground.
3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 1cuppolentacornmeal 1tablespoonoliveoil Freshlygroundblackpepper
1.Bringthebrothtoaboilinalargesaucepan.Saltthewater,thenslowlystreaminthepolenta,whiskingconstantly.Reducetheheattolowandcontinuewhiskinguntilthepolentathickensandpullsawayfromthesidesofthesaucepan,about15minutes.Stirintheoliveoil.
2.Serveasis,seasonedwithsaltandpeppertotasteandwithyoursauceortoppingofchoice,orsmoothintoaloafpanandchillforatleast2hours,thensliceandfry.
Oncethepolentaiscooked,stirinanyofthefollowing: •sautéedshallots,redchardorspinach,andporcinimushrooms
•choppedcookedartichokehearts
•thawedfrozenpeas
•cannedchoppedmildorhotgreenchiles
•choppedsautéedTempehBacon
•freshorthawedfrozencornkernels
•finelymincedcannedchipotlechilesinadobo
•choppedfreshcilantroorparsley
PolentaWithSpicyTomatoRagù
Makes4servings CreamypolentatoppedwithaspicytomatosaucemadearegularappearanceonthemenuwhenIwasgrowingup.Today,itremainsmyfavoritewaytoenjoypolenta.Foraquickerversion,useprecookedpolenta,availableintheproducesectionofwell-stockedsupermarkets.Cutitintoslicesandsautéinaskilletinasmallamountofoliveoil,thentopwiththesauce.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,chopped 8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andchopped 3cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought 1teaspoongroundfennelseed 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano
1recipeBasicPolenta,warm
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthegarlicandmushroomsandcookuntilsoftened,uncovered,about3minutes.
2.Stirinthemarinarasauce,fennelseed,crushedredpepper,andoregano.Reducetheheattolowandsimmerfor10minutes.Spoonthewarmpolentainto4shallowbowls,topwithsauce,andserve.
FriedDouble-CornGrits
Makes4servings Grits,thepolentaoftheSouth,aremadefromgrounddriedcornkernelsfromwhichthehullofthecornhasbeenremoved.SincefriedfoodsarealsoaspecialtyofSoutherncooking,it'sanaturalfittofrythesetastygrits.Servewithblack-eyedpeasandtheSlow-SimmeredCollardGreens
4cupswater 1cupstone-groundgrits Salt 1cupfreshorfrozencornkernels,thawed 2or3greenonions,minced Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour
Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Stirinthegrits,saltthewater,andreducetheheattomedium.Simmer,stirringconstantly,untilthegritsarecookedandthickened,about20minutes.Stirinthecornandgreenonions.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
2.Pourthehotgritsintoalightlyoiledbakingdishorloafpanandsmooththetop.Setasidetocool,thencoverandrefrigeratetochillthoroughly,2hours.Whenthegritsarefirm,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices.Dredgethegritsslicesintheflour,shakingofftheexcess.
3.Inalargenonstickskillet,heatathinlayerofoil.Addthegritslicesandcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,about8minutestotal.Transfertoaplatelinedwithpapertowelstoabsorbanyexcessoil.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandserveimmediately.
CouscousPilaf
Makes4servings Fromthecrunchytoastedalmondsandchewysweetdriedapricotsandcranberries,thiscolorfulpilafisadelightforthesenses.Deliciouseitherhotorcold,itmakesagreatadditiontoapotluck.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1cupfrozenbabypeas,thawed 1⁄4cupchoppeddriedapricots
1⁄4cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
1cupcouscous 2cupswater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2cuptoastedsliveredalmonds
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthecarrotandcook,uncovered,3minuteslonger.Stirinthepeas,apricots,cranberries,couscous,andwater.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenremovefromtheheatandcoverwithalid.Setasidefor10minutes.
2.Transferpilaftoaservingbowl,stirintheparsleyandalmondsandserveimmediately.
Couscous-ChickpeaLoaf
Makes6servings Quick-cookingcouscouscombineswithchickpeas,tomatoes,andMediterraneanspicesinthiswholesomeandflavorfulloaf.
2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1cupcouscous Salt 1tablespoonoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄4cupmincedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes
1tablespoonchoppedcapers 1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
Freshlygroundblackpepper 8ouncesfirmtofu,drainedandpatteddry
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthebrothtoaboiloverhighheat.Addthecouscousandsalttotaste.Turnofftheheat,cover,andletsitfor10minutes.
2.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about30seconds.Addthechickpeas,tomatoes,sun-driedtomatoes,capers,basil,oregano,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirtomixwell,thenreduceheattolowandsimmeruntiltheliquidevaporates,about5minutes.Setaside.
3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,1cupofthechickpeamixture,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilsmoothandstirbackintothechickpeamixture.
4.Inalargebowl,combinethecookedcouscouswiththechickpeaandtofumixtureandtransfertothepreparedloafpan.Coverandbakefor25minutes.Uncoverandcontinuebakinguntilthetopislightlybrowned,about10minuteslonger.Allowtositatroomtemperaturefor15minutesandthensliceandserve.
QuinoaAndSummerSquashPilaf
Makes4servings Italwaysamazesmethatthistiny"super-grainoftheIncas"canbesodenselypackedwithnutrientsandis,infact,acompleteprotein.That'ssomethingtoponderwhileenjoyingthislightandlovelysummertimepilaf.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumredonion,minced 2mediumyellowsummersquashorzucchini,chopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2cupsquinoa,wellrinsed
3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1cupripegrapeorcherrytomatoes,quartered 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshbasil
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntiltender,10minutes.Addthesquashandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,uncovered,untilsoftened,5minutes.
2.Stirinthequinoa,thenaddthebrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,addsalttotaste,cover,andsimmeruntilthequinoahasabsorbedalltheliquid,20to30minutes.Whenreadytoserve,transfertoaservingbowlandstirinthetomatoesandbasil.Serveimmediately.
QuinoaAndChickpeaPilafWithOrangeAndPistachios
Makes4servings "Easy"and"elegant"arethekeywordsforthisflavorfulpilafenlivenedbythesweettangoforangeandthegentlecrunchofpistachios.Toturnitintoafabulousone-dishmeal,stirinsomethawedfrozenpeasoraddafewcupsofbabyspinachandcookuntilwilted.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumredonion,minced 11⁄2cupsquinoa,wellrinsed
3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 3cupsor2(15.5-ounce)canschickpeas,drainedandrinsed 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1tablespoonmincedfreshchives 1orange,peeled,segmented,andchopped 1⁄2cupshelledpistachios
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntiltender,10minutes.Stirinthequinoa,addthebroth,andbringtoaboil.
2.Reduceheattolow,addsalttotaste,cover,andsimmeruntilthequinoahasabsorbedalltheliquid,20to30minutes.Removefromheatandsetasidefor5minutes,thenstirinthechickpeas,cayenne,chives,orange,andpistachios.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.
QuinoaAndMixedVegetableSauté
Makes4servings Thiscolorfulgrainandvegetablemélangeisasversatileasthevegetablesinyourrefrigerator.Forexample,youcansubstitutegreenonionsfortheredonion,yellowsquashorcarrotsforthezucchini,orcilantroorbasilfortheparsley.It'sterrificonitsownorservedwiththeChipotle-PaintedBakedTofu.
3cupswater Salt 11⁄2cupsquinoa,wellrinsed
1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1mediumzucchini,chopped 2cupscookedshellededamame 2cupsfrozencornkernels,thawed 2ripeRomatomatoes,chopped Freshlygroundblackpepper 3tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Saltthewaterandaddthequinoa.Reducetheheattomediumandcook20to30minutes.Removefromtheheatandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepper,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthezucchiniandcook,uncovered,untilsoftened,about7minutes,stirringoccasionally.Stirintheedamame,corn,tomatoes,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Cook5minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilheatedthrough.
3.Addthecookedquinoaandparsleyandstirgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
KashaWithRoastedSweetPotatoesAndPeas
Makes4servings Whentheweatherturnscold,visionsofkashadanceinmyhead.Alsoknownasbuckwheatgroats,kashaisaheartygrainthatcombinesbeautifullywithnutritiousandcolorfulsweetpotatoesandpeasforawarmingwintermeal.
2largesweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1largeyellowonion,finelychopped 1cupcoarsekasha(buckwheatgroats) 2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1cupfrozenpeas
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Spreadthesweetpotatoesonalightlyoiledbakingpananddrizzlewith1tablespoonoftheoil.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandroastuntiltender,about25minutes,stirringonceabouthalfwaythrough.Setaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcook,stirringoccasionally,untilbrowned,about10minutes.Stirinthekasha.Addthebrothandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthekashaiscooked,about15minutes.
3.Addthepeasandroastedsweetpotatoesandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
HerbedMilletAndPecanLoaf
Makes4to6servings TherecipeforthisdelectableloafwassharedwithmebyFrancisJanes,formerchef-ownerofCaféAmbrosiainSeattle.Itissomoistandflavorful,itdoesn'treallyneedasauce,butifyou'dlikeone,considertheMushroomSauce.
1⁄2cupmillet
11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 1celeryrib,minced 4garliccloves,minced 1mediumcarrot,finelyshredded 2cupspecanpieces 6greenonions,minced 1cupfreshparsley,finelychopped 1⁄2cupfreshbasil,finelychopped
2tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inamediumsaucepan,bringthemilletandbrothtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andcookuntilwaterisabsorbed,35to40minutes.
2.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthecarrotandtransfertoalargebowl.Setaside.
3.Inafoodprocessor,combinethepecans,greenonions,parsley,andbasil.Pulseuntilthepecansarefinelyground.Addtothecelerymixtureandstirtocombine.Addthecookedmilletalongwiththesoysauceandpepper.Stirwelltomix.
4.Transferthemixturetothepreparedloafpanandsmooththetop.Bakeuntilfirm,about30minutes.Letstandatroomtemperaturefor15minutesbeforeslicing.
Millet,Chard,AndWhiteBeanCasserole
Makes4to6servings Thecreamywhitecolorandmildflavorofmilletandwhitebeanscreateaperfectbackdroptothevibrantredbellpepper,chard,andtomatoes.Thissatisfyingcomfort-foodcasserolecanbeassembledinadvanceofwhenyouneeditandthenpoppedintheoven.
2¾cupswater 1cupmillet Salt 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 3cupschoppedstemmedSwisschard Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canGreatNorthernbeans,drainedandrinsed
1cupripecherrytomatoes,quartered 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast(optional)
2tablespoonsmincedfreshdillweed 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄3cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addthemilletand1⁄2teaspoonofsaltandreturntoaboil.Reducetheheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntiltender,30to40minutes.Setaside.
2.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila2-quartcasseroleandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepper,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,7minutes.Addthegarlicandchardandseasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthechardiswilted,about5minutes.Stirthechardmixtureintothecookedmillet,alongwiththebeans,tomatoes,lemonjuice,yeast,dillweed,andparsley.
3.Transferthemixturetothepreparedcasseroleandsprinkleevenlywiththebreadcrumbs.Bake,uncovered,untilgoldenbrownontop,20to25minutes.Serveimmediately.
MilletAndAmaranthLoaf
Makes4servings Milletisanutritious,nonglutinousgrainwithamild,nutlikeflavor.Richinprotein,fiber,andB-complexvitamins,itisalsohighiniron,magnesium,andpotassium.Similarly,amaranthhasaslightlysweet,nuttyflavorandisfullofamazingnutritionalbenefits,beingextremelyhighinprotein,iron,calcium,andfiber.Bothmilletandamarantharegluten-free,makingthisisanespeciallygoodrecipetoservetothosewhoaregluten-sensitive.
3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater ¾cupmillet 1⁄4cupamaranth
Salt 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 2garliccloves,minced 1mediumzucchini,finelychopped 1⁄2cupfrozenpeas
1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley
1teaspoondriedthyme Freshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthebrothtoaboiloverhighheat.Addthemillet,amaranth,andsalttotaste.Cookuntilthegrainsaresoftandthewaterisabsorbed,about25minutes.
2.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about8minutes.Addthegarlic,zucchini,andpeasandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoftened.Addtheparsley,thyme,andsaltandpeppertotaste.
3.Stirinthecookedmilletandamaranth,thentransferthemixturetothepreparedloafpan.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownontop,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.
SavoryAmaranthPatties
Makes4patties Thenuttyflavorofamaranthcombineswithwalnutstomakethesehearty,protein-richpatties.ServethemwithChipotleMayonnaiseorTahini-LemonSauceorenjoytheminasandwichwithlettuce,tomato,andyourfavoritecondiment.Althoughamaranthisoftenthoughtofasagrain,itisactuallyasmallsuper-nutritiousseed.Asmallservingofamaranthprovidesnearly30percentofthedailyrequirementofprotein.Infact,amaranthcontainshigheressentialaminoacidsthananyothergrain,makingitoneofthebestsourcesofvegetableproteinontheplanet.
1cupwater 1⁄2cupamaranth
Salt 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedonion
1⁄2cupshreddedcarrot
1⁄2cupgroundwalnuts
1teaspoonsoysauce 2tablespoonswheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten) 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro Freshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inasmallsaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addtheamaranthandsalttotasteandreducetheheattolow.Coverandsimmeruntiltheamaranthiscooked,about15to20minutes.Setaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrot.Coverandcookuntilsoft,5minutes.Stirinthewalnutsandcook,uncovered,2minuteslonger.Transferthemixturetoalargebowl.Addthesoysauce,flour,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Addthecookedamaranthandstirtomixwell.
3.Formthemixtureinto4patties.Heattheremaining2tablespoonsoilinalargenonstickskillet.Addthepattiesandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,turningonce,about10minutestotal.Serveimmediately.
TOFUANDTEMPEH
Soy-GlazedTofu
Makes4servings Nowyoucanmakebakedmarinatedtofuathomeforafractionofthecostofthepackagedvariety.Thiseasyandversatiletofucanbeservedhotasamaindishorcooledtoroomtemperatureandrefrigeratedtouseinsaladsandsandwiches.Insteadofbakingitinslices,youcancutthetofuintostripsorcubes,ifyouprefer.
1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices,andpressed(seeTofu)
1⁄3cupsoysauce
1⁄4cuptoastedsesameoil
1⁄4cupricevinegar
2teaspoonssugar
1.Blotthetofudryandarrangeina9x13inchbakingdishandsetaside. 2.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethesoysauce,oil,vinegar,andsugarandbringtoaboil.Pourthe
hotmarinadeontothetofuandsetasidetomarinate30minutes,turningonce. 3.Preheattheovento350°F.Bakethetofufor30minutes,turningonceabouthalfwaythrough.Serve
immediatelyorallowtocooltoroomtemperature,thencoverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.
Cajun-StyleTofu
Makes4servings AcrispoutercoatingofCajunspicesandaspicyhottomatosaucedispelsanyrumorsthattofuhasnoflavor.Oneoftofu'sgreatestqualitiesisitsabilitytoabsorbtheflavorofitssurroundingingredients,soifyoulikeithotandspicy,thistofuisforyou.Usemoreorlessofthespiceblendaccordingtotaste.
1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandpatteddry Salt 1tablespoonplus1teaspoonCajunseasoning 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄4cupmincedgreenbellpepper
1tablespoonmincedcelery 2tablespoonsmincedgreenonion 2garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley
1.Cutthetofuinto1⁄2-inchthickslicesandsprinklebothsideswithsaltandthe1tablespoonCajunseasoning.Setaside.
2.Inasmallsaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthebellpepperandcelery.Coverandcookfor5minutes.Addthegreenonionandgarlicandcook,uncovered,1minutelonger.Stirinthetomatoes,soysauce,parsley,theremaining1teaspoonCajunspiceblend,andsalttotaste.Simmerfor10minutestoblendtheflavorsandsetaside.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermedium-highheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about10minutes.Addthesauceandsimmer5minutes.Serveimmediately.
CrispyTofuWithSizzlingCaperSauce
Makes4servings Thepiquantsparkleofthecapersauceistheperfectcomplementtothecrispslicesoftofu.Ricepilafandroastedasparagusmakegoodaccompaniments.
1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices,andpressed(seeTofu)
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupcornstarch
3tablespoonsoliveoil,plusmoreifneeded 1mediumshallot,minced 3tablespoonscapers 3tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 2tablespoonsveganmargarine Juiceof1lemon
1.Preheattheovento275°F.Patthetofudryandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Placethecornstarchinashallowbowl.Dredgethetofuinthecornstarch,coatingallsides.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetofu,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,about4minutesperside.Transferthefriedtofutoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.
3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotandcookuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Addthecapersandparsleyandcookfor30seconds,thenstirinthemargarine,lemonjuice,andsaltandpeppertotaste,stirringtomeltandincorporatethemargarine.Topthetofuwithcapersauceandserveimmediately.
Country-FriedTofuWithGoldenGravy
Makes4servings Therichgoldengravyismadewithpureedchickpeasforawholesomeandsatisfyingsaucetocloakthecrisplyfriedtofu.
1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices,andpressed(seeTofu)
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupcornstarch
3tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumsweetyellowonion,chopped 2tablespoonsall-purposeflour 1teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄8teaspoonturmeric
1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
1tablespoonsoysauce ¾cupcookedorcannedchickpeas,drainedandrinsed 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Blotthetofudryandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Placethecornstarchinashallowbowl.Dredgethetofuinthecornstarch,coatingallsides.Preheattheovento250°F.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetofu,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,about10minutes.Transferthefriedtofutoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.
3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Uncoverandreduceheattolow.Stirintheflour,thyme,andturmericandcookfor1minute,stirringconstantly.Slowlywhiskinthebroth,thenthesoymilkandsoysauce.Addthechickpeasandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Continuetocook,stirfrequently,for2minutes.Transfertoablenderandprocessuntilsmoothandcreamy.Returntothesaucepanandheatuntilhot,addingalittlemorebrothifthesauceistoothick.Spoonthesauceoverthetofuandsprinklewiththeparsley.Serveimmediately.
Orange-GlazedTofuAndAsparagus
Makes4servings Thisisanelegantandextremelytastywaytoservetofu.Iespeciallyenjoyitservedoverafragrantrice,suchasbasmatiorjasmine.Ifyouhavealittleextratimeanddon'tminddirtyinganotherpan,considerroastingtheasparagusseparatelyonanoiledbakingsheet(425°Ffor8to10minutes)—youcanactuallyroastitwhilethetofuismarinatingandthenaddittotheskilletjustlongenoughtoheatthrough.Althoughasparagusisperfectlyfinepreparedotherways,IroastiteverychanceIgetbecauseIthinktheflavorisincomparable.
2tablespoonsmirin 1tablespooncornstarch 1(16-ounce)packageextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
1⁄3cupfreshorangejuice
2tablespoonssoysauce 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄4teaspoonAsianchilipaste
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1garlicclove,minced 1⁄2teaspoonmincedfreshginger
8ouncesthinasparagus,toughendstrimmedandcutinto11⁄2-inchpieces
1.Inashallowbowl,combinethemirinandcornstarchandblendwell.Addthetofuandtossgentlytocoat.Setasidetomarinatefor30minutes.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheorangejuice,soysauce,sesameoil,sugar,andchilipaste.Setaside. 3.Inalargeskilletorwok,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandgingerandstir-
fryuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthemarinatedtofuandtheasparagusandstir-fryuntilthetofuisgoldenbrownandtheasparagusisjusttender,about5minutes.Stirinthesauceandcookforabout2minutesmore.Serveimmediately.
TofuPizzaiola
Makes4servings Althoughthetermpizzaiolaindicatesasaucemadewithtomatoes,garlic,andoreganoonly,I'veincludedsomeolivesandcapersforextraflavor.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1(16-ounce)packageextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices,andpressed(seeLightVegetableBroth)
Salt 4garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄4cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,cutinto
1⁄4-inchstrips
1⁄4cuppittedkalamataolives,halved
1tablespooncapers 1teaspoondriedoregano 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
Freshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Preheattheovento275°F.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,turningonce,about5minutesperside.Sprinklethetofuwithsalttotaste.Transferthefriedtofutoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.
2.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about1minute.Donotbrown.Stirinthedicedtomatoes,sun-driedtomatoes,olives,andcapers.Addtheoregano,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmeruntilthesauceishotandtheflavorsarewellcombined,about10minutes.Topthefriedtofusliceswiththesauceandsprinklewiththeparsley.Serveimmediately.
"Ka-Pow"Tofu
Makes4servings IordertofukapraoinmyfavoriteThairestaurant,knowingitwillcontainthewonderfullyfragrantThaibasilcalledkaprao.Ialsoknowitwillpackaspicypunch,soI'vecometocallit"ka-pow."Serveoverjasminerice.IfthesublimeThaibasilisunavailable,there'snoexactsubstitute,thoughyoucoulduseregularbasilorcilantroandstillhaveatastymeal.VegetarianoystersauceisavailableatAsianmarketsoronline.Ifyoucan'tfindit,leaveitoutandaddalittleextrasoysauce.
1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcutinto1-inchcubes Salt 2tablespoonscornstarch 3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonvegetarianoystersauce 2teaspoonsNothin'FishyNamPla(seeNothin'FishyNamPla)or1teaspoonricevinegar 1teaspoonlightbrownsugar 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumsweetyellowonion,halvedandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
3greenonions,chopped 1⁄2cupThaibasilleaves
1.Inamediumbowl,combinethetofu,salttotaste,andcornstarch.Tosstocoatandsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,oystersauce,nampla,sugar,andcrushedredpepper.Stirwelltocombineandsetaside.
3.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenbrown,about8minutes.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside.
4.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepperandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegreenonionsandcook1minutelonger.Stirinthefriedtofu,thesauce,andthebasilandstir-fryuntilhot,about3minutes.Serveimmediately.
Sicilian-StyleTofu
Makes4servings Thezestytomatosauceonthecrisplyfriedtofuisalsogreatoverpasta.Infact,ifyoucutthetofuintobite-sizepiecesbeforecooking,theentiredishcanbeservedoveryourfavoritenoodles.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices,andpressed(seeLightVegetableBroth)
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1smallyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄4cupdrywhitewine
1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
1⁄3cuppittedkalamataolives
11⁄2tablespoonscapers
2tablespoonschoppedfreshbasilor1teaspoondried(optional)
1.Preheattheovento250°F.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetofu,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,5minutespersides.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Transferthecookedtofutoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoupreparethesauce.
2.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntiltheonionissoftened,10minutes.Addthetomatoes,wine,andcrushedredpepper.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for15minutes.Stirintheolivesandcapers.Cookfor2minutesmore.
3.Arrangethetofuonaplatterorindividualplates.Spoonthesauceontop.Sprinklewithfreshbasil,ifusing.Serveimmediately.
Thai-PhoonStir-Fry
Makes4servings Icallthisspicy-sweettofuandvegetablestir-frya"Thai-phoon"becausethetastygarnishesarescatteredontopasifbyastrongwind.Serveoverfreshlycookedriceoryourfavoritenoodles.
1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandpatteddry 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 3mediumshallots,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄8-inchslices
2garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 8ounceswhitemushroomcaps,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1tablespooncreamypeanutbutter 2teaspoonslightbrownsugar 1teaspoonAsianchilipaste 3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonmirin 1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 6ounceschoppedfreshspinach 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil Freshlycookedriceornoodles,toserve 1⁄4cupunsweetenedshreddedcoconut
2tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshThaibasilorcilantro 2tablespoonscrushedunsaltedroastedpeanuts 2teaspoonsmincedcrystallizedginger(optional)
1.Cutthetofuinto1⁄2-inchdiceandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addthetofuandstir-fryuntilgoldenbrown,about7minutes.Removethetofufromtheskilletandsetaside.
2.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addshallots,garlic,ginger,andmushroomsandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about4minutes.
3.Stirinthepeanutbutter,sugar,chilipaste,soysauce,andmirin.Stirinthecoconutmilkandmixuntilwellblended.Addthefriedtofuandthespinachandbringtoasimmer.Reducetheheattomedium-lowandsimmer,stirringoccasionally,untilthespinachiswiltedandtheflavorsarewellblended,5to7minutes.Stirinthesesameoilandsimmerforanotherminute.Toserve,spoonthetofumixtureontoyourchoiceofriceornoodlesandtopwithcoconut,basil,peanuts,andcrystallizedginger,ifusing.Serveimmediately.
Chipotle-PaintedBakedTofu
Makes4servings Ifyoulikethesmokyheatofchipotlechiles,thenyou'lllovewhatitdoesfortofu.Alittlechipotlegoesalongway,butthere'snoneedtowastetherestwhenopeningacanforjustasmallamount.Simplymeasureoutwhatyouneedandthenfreezetherestinsmallmeasuredamountsforuseinfuturerecipes.
3tablespoonssoysauce 2cannedchipotlechilesinadobo 1tablespoonoliveoil 1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄2-inchthickslices,andpressed(seeLightVegetableBroth)
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethesoysauce,chipotles,andoilandprocessuntilblended.Scrapethechipotlemixtureintoasmallbowl.
3.Brushthechipotlemixtureontobothsidesofthetofuslicesandarrangetheminasinglelayerinthepreparedpan.Bakeuntilhot,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.
GrilledTofuWithTamarindGlaze
Makes4servings VeganchefTalRonnenisafirst-classsoy-meister.Here'smyversionofhisgrilledtamarindtofu.Serveoverfreshlycookedricesononeofthescrumptioussaucegoestowaste.
1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandpatteddry Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumshallots,minced 2garliccloves,minced 2ripetomatoes,coarselychopped 3tablespoonsketchup 1⁄4cupwater
2tablespoonsDijonmustard 1tablespoondarkbrownsugar 2tablespoonsagavenectar 2tablespoonstamarindconcentrate 1tablespoondarkmolasses 1⁄2teaspoongroundcayenne
1tablespoonsmokedpaprika 1tablespoonsoysauce
1.Cutthetofuinto1-inchslices,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andsetasideinashallowbakingpan.
2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandgarlicandsautéfor2minutes.Addalltheremainingingredients,exceptforthetofu.Reducetheheattolowandsimmerfor15minutes.Transferthemixturetoablenderorfoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.Returntothesaucepanandcook15minuteslonger,thensetasidetocool.Pourthesauceoverthetofuandrefrigerateforatleast2hours.Preheatagrillorbroiler.
3.Grillthemarinatedtofu,turningonce,toheatthroughandbrownnicelyonbothsides.Whilethetofuisgrilling,reheatthemarinadeinasaucepan.Removethetofufromthegrill,brusheachsidewiththetamarindsauce,andserveimmediately.
Variation:Insteadofgrilling,thetofucanbesautéedinaskilletorbakedinamoderateovenfor20to30minutes.
TofuStuffedWithWatercressAndTomatoes
Makes4servings Thislight,fresh-tastingwaytoservetofuislikestuffingyoursaladintoyourmaincourse.Justbecarefulwhenyoucutandstuffthefragiletofu,asitcanteareasily.
1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto¾-inchslices,andpressed(seeLightVegetableBroth) Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1smallbunchwatercress,toughstemsremovedandchopped 2ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 1⁄2cupmincedgreenonions
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 2tablespoonsmincedfreshbasil 1teaspoonmincedgarlic 4tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar Pinchsugar 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour
1⁄2cupwater
11⁄2cupsdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
1.Cutalongdeeppocketinsideofeachsliceoftofuandplacethetofuonabakingsheet.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethewatercress,tomatoes,greenonions,parsley,basil,garlic,2tablespoonsoftheoil,vinegar,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixuntilwellcombined,thencarefullystuffthemixtureintothetofupockets.
3.Placetheflourinashallowbowl.Pourthewaterintoaseparateshallowbowl.Placethebreadcrumbsonalargeplate.Dredgethetofuintheflour,thencarefullydipitinthewater,andthendredgeitinthebreadcrumbs,coatingthoroughly.
4.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Addthestuffedtofutotheskilletandcookuntilgoldenbrown,turningonce,4to5minutesperside.Serveimmediately.
TofuWithPistachio-PomegranateSauce
Makes4servings Thisisalovely,simplerecipe,butthebeautifulmahogany-redsaucestuddedwithpalegreenpistachioshassuchadelicious,complexflavorthatitturnseverydaytofuintogourmetfare.Thisrecipecanalsobemadewithseitanortempeh,ifyouprefer.
1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices,andpressed(seeLightVegetableBroth)
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cuppomegranatejuice
1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar 1tablespoonlightbrownsugar 3greenonions,minced 1⁄2cupunsaltedshelledpistachios,coarselychopped
1.Seasonthetofuwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetofuslices,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntillightlybrowned,about4minutesperside.Removefromskilletandsetaside.
3.Inthesameskillet,addthepomegranatejuice,vinegar,sugar,andgreenonionsandsimmerovermediumheat,for5minutes.Addhalfofthepistachiosandcookuntilsauceisslightlythickened,about5minutes.
4.Returnthefriedtofutotheskilletandcookuntilhot,about5minutes,spooningthesauceoverthetofuasitsimmers.Serveimmediately,sprinkledwiththeremainingpistachios.
SpiceIslandTofu
Makes4servings Tofugetsadoubledoseofflavorinthisrecipe—first,fromthecrispcoatingofherbsandspicesandsecond,fromthezestysaucethatincludesbitsofpineappleforatouchofthetropics.Serveonabedoffreshlycookedriceorcouscous.Seitanortempehmaybeusedinsteadofthetofu.
1⁄2cupcornstarch
1⁄2teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor1⁄4teaspoondried
1⁄2teaspoonmincedfreshmarjoramor1⁄4teaspoondried
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄4teaspoonsweetorsmokedpaprika
1⁄4teaspoonlightbrownsugar
1⁄8teaspoongroundallspice
1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄2-inchstrips
3tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
3greenonions,chopped 1garliccloves,minced 1jalapeño,seededandminced 2ripeplumtomatoes,seededandchopped 1cupchoppedfreshorcannedpineapple 2tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄4cupwater
2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Inashallowbowl,combinethecornstarch,thyme,marjoram,salt,cayenne,paprika,sugar,andallspice.Mixwell.Dredgethetofuinthespicemixture,coatingonallsides.Preheattheovento250°F.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthedredgedtofu,inbatchesifnecessaryandcookuntilgoldenbrown,about4minutesperside.Transferthefriedtofutoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.
3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addthebellpepper,greenonions,garlic,andjalapeño.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untiltender,about10minutes.Addthetomatoes,pineapple,soysauce,water,andlimejuiceandsimmeruntilthemixtureishotandtheflavorshavecombined,about5minutes.Spoonthevegetablemixtureover
thefriedtofu.Sprinklewithmincedparsleyandserveimmediately.
GingerTofuWithCitrus-HoisinSauce
Makes4servings Servethisluscioussweetandpungenttofuoverfreshlycookedrice.Addsomesteamedbroccolifloretswhenheatingthetofuinthesauceforacolorfulandnutritiousaccent.Foravariation,omitthelemonandlimejuicesanduseallorangejuiceinthesauce.
1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄2-inchcubes
2tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonsplus1teaspooncornstarch 1tablespoonplus1teaspooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 3greenonions,minced 1⁄3cuphoisinsauce
1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice
11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice
11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Placethetofuinashallowbowl.Addthesoysauceandtosstocoat,thensprinklewith2tablespoonsofcornstarchandtosstocoat.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonofthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenbrown,turningoccasionally,about10minutes.Removethetofufromthepanandsetaside.
3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1teaspooncanolaoilandthesesameoilovermediumheat.Addthegingerandgreenonionsandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Stirinthehoisinsauce,broth,andorangejuiceandbringtoasimmer.Cookuntiltheliquidisreducedslightlyandtheflavorshaveachancetomeld,about3minutes.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremaining1teaspooncornstarchwiththelimejuiceandlemonjuiceandaddtothesauce,stirringtothickenslightly.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
4.Returnthefriedtofutotheskilletandcookuntilcoatedwiththesauceandheatedthrough.Serveimmediately.
TofuWithLemongrassAndSnowPeas
Makes4servings Thevibrantgreensnowpeasarealovelycontrasttothetofu,whichseemsathomewiththedistinctiveSoutheastAsianflavoroflemongrass.Tomincethelemongrass,removethehardouterlayersofthestalkanddiscard,thenpeeloffthemediumlayersanddiscard.Theremainingsoftinnerpartiswhatyouminceforthisrecipe.
3tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumredonion,halvedandthinlysliced 2garliccloves,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonmirinorsake 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
8ouncessnowpeas,trimmed 1tablespoonmincedlemongrassorzestof1lemon 2tablespoonscoarselygroundunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish
1.Inalargeskilletorwok,heattheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheonion,garlic,andgingerandstir-fryfor2minutes.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenbrown,about7minutes.
2.Stirinthesoysauce,mirin,sugar,andcrushedredpepper.Addthesnowpeasandlemongrassandstir-fryuntilthesnowpeasarecrisp-tenderandtheflavorsarewellblended,about3minutes.Garnishwithpeanutsandserveimmediately.
Double-SesameTofuWithTahiniSauce
Makes4servings Sesameandtofuarebothrichincalciumandhighinprotein,makingthislusciousdishashealthfulasitisattractive.Foranevenbiggercalciumwallop,servewithsteamedbroccoli.
1⁄2cuptahini(sesamepaste)
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonswater 1⁄4cupwhitesesameseeds
1⁄4cupblacksesameseeds
1⁄2cupcornstarch
1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄2-inchstrips
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethetahini,lemonjuice,soysauce,andwater,stirringtoblendwell.Setaside.
2.Inashallowbowl,combinethewhiteandblacksesameseedsandcornstarch,stirringtoblend.Seasonthetofuwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Setaside.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Dredgethetofuinthesesameseedmixtureuntilwellcoated,thenaddtothehotskilletandcookuntilbrownedandcrispyallover,turningasneeded,3to4minutesperside.Becarefulnottoburntheseeds.Drizzlewithtahinisauceandserveimmediately.
TofuAndEdamameStew
Makes4servings Thehealthbenefitsofsoyarewellknown,andthiscomfortingstewservesituptwoways:chunksoftofu,sautéedtoagoldenbrownandedamame,thepopularfreshsoybean,availableinsupermarketsalreadyshelledandsoldfreshandfrozen.Withthelovelycoloroftheedamame,greenisthedominanthueofthismellowstew.Youcancontinuethethemebyaddingsomebabyspinachatthelastminute,orifyouprefertoaddcolors,youcanincludesomecarrotorredbellpepperwhenyousautétheonionandcelery.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1⁄2cupchoppedcelery
2garliccloves,minced 2mediumYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1cupshelledfreshorfrozenedamame 2cupspeeledanddicedzucchini 1⁄2cupfrozenbabypeas
1teaspoondriedsavory 1⁄2teaspooncrumbleddriedsage
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Stirinthepotatoes,edamame,zucchini,peas,savory,sage,andcayenne.Addthebrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretenderandtheflavorsareblended,about40minutes.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermedium-highheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenbrown,about7minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsetaside.About10minutesbeforethestewisfinishedcooking,addthefriedtofuandparsley.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserveimmediately.
Soy-TanDreamCutlets
Makes6servings Ilovetosautébothseitanandextra-firmtofubutsometimesthetextureisn'talwaysideal—thetofumaynotbefirmenoughortheseitanmaybetoochewy.Mydreamhaslongbeentocreateavegancutletwithatexturethatwas"justright."Thisisit.Thesecutletscanbeusedinvirtuallyanysautéorstir-fryrecipecallingforseitan,tempeh,orextra-firmtofu.TrythemintheVietnamesePo'Boysandwichesorserveasis,toppedwithyourfavoritesauce.
6ouncesfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 3tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄4teaspoonsweetpaprika
1⁄4teaspoononionpowder
1⁄4teaspoongarlicpowder
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
¾cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten) 2tablespoonsoliveoil
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetofu,soysauce,paprika,onionpowder,garlicpowder,pepper,andflour.Processuntilwellmixed.Transferthemixturetoaflatworksurfaceandshapeintoacylinder.Dividethemixtureinto6equalpiecesandflattenthemintoverythincutlets,nomorethan1⁄4-inchthick.(Todothis,placeeachcutletbetweentwopiecesofwaxedpaper,filmwrap,orparchmentpaperandrollflatwitharollingpin.)
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthecutlets,inbatchesifnecessary,cover,andcookuntilnicelybrownedonbothsides,5to6minutesperside.Thecutletsarenowreadytouseinrecipesorserveimmediately,toppedwithasauce.
MyKindaMeatLoaf
Makes4to6servings Thiswholesomeloafcombinestofu,oats,andwheatglutenflourwithwalnutsandtahiniforanutritiousprotein-packedvegan"meatloaf"thatisgreatwithoven-roastedpotatoesandvegetablesforanostalgiccomfort-foodmeal.ItlooksremarkablylikeameatloafandisespeciallygoodtoppedwiththeMushroomSauce.Insteadofbakinginaloafpan,itcanbeshapedintoaloafandbakedinanoiledbakingdish.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 2⁄3cupmincedonion
2garliccloves,minced 1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandpatteddry 3tablespoonsketchup 2tablespoonstahini(sesamepaste)orcreamypeanutbutter 2tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄2cupgroundwalnuts
¾cupold-fashionedoats ¾cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten) 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2teaspoonsweetpaprika
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetofu,ketchup,tahini,andsoysauceandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthereservedonionmixtureandalltheremainingingredients.Pulseuntilwellcombined,butwithsometextureremaining.
3.Scrapethemixtureintothepreparedpan.Pressthemixturefirmlyintothepan,smoothingthetop.Bakeuntilfirmandgoldenbrown,about1hour.Letstandfor10minutesbeforeslicing.
TempehAndVegetableStir-Fry
Makes4servings Broccoli,redbellpepper,andtempehareadynamicteam,notjustbecausethey'reimmenselynutritiousingredientsbutalsobecausetheylookandtastegreatwhencombinedinthisspicystir-fry.
8ouncestempeh Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2teaspoonscornstarch 3cupssmallbroccoliflorets 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 3tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonswater 1tablespoonmirin 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
2teaspoonstoastedsesameoil 1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices
8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄2-inchslices
2garliccloves,minced 3tablespoonsmincedgreenonions 1teaspoongratedfreshginger
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drain,patdry,andsetasidetocool.Cutthetempehinto1⁄2-inchcubesandplaceinashallowbowl.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste,sprinklewiththecornstarch,andtosstocoat.Setaside.
2.Lightlysteamthebroccoliuntilalmosttender,about5minutes.Runundercoldwatertostopthecookingprocessandretainthebrightgreencolor.Setaside.
3.Inalargeskilletorwok,heat1tablespoonofthecanolaoilovermedium-highheat.Addthetempehandstir-fryuntilgoldenbrown,about5minutes.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside.
4.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,water,mirin,crushedredpepper,andsesameoil.Setaside.
5.Reheatthesameskilletovermedium-highheat.Addtheremaining1tablespoonofcanolaoil.Addthebellpepperandmushroomsandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Addthegarlic,greenonions,andgingerandstir-fry1minute.Addthesteamedbroccoliandfriedtempehandstir-fryfor1minute.Stirinthesoysaucemixtureandstir-fryuntilthetempehandvegetablesarehotandwellcoatedwiththesauce.Serveimmediately.
TeriyakiTempeh
Makes4servings Tempehandteriyakiweremadeforeachother.Aftersimmeringthetempehtomellowitsflavor,itisplacedinthemarinadetoabsorbtheflavorsoftheteriyakimixture.Itisthencookedinthesameliquid,whichthickensandcoatsthetempehwithamahoganyglaze.Youcanaccompanyitwithyourfavoritestir-friedvegetablesorsimplyaddsomesteamedbroccoliorgreenbeanstothetempehtocoatthemwiththeteriyakisauce.Serveoverfreshlycookedrice.
1poundtempeh,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄4cupsoysauce
1⁄4cupfreshlemonjuice
1teaspoonmincedgarlic 2tablespoonsmincedgreenonions 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1tablespoonsugar 2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 1tablespooncornstarch 2tablespoonswater 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandplaceinalargeshallowdish.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,lemonjuice,garlic,greenonions,ginger,sugar,sesameoil,cornstarch,andwater.Blendwell,thenpourthemarinadeoverthecookedtempeh,turningtocoat.Marinatethetempehfor1hour.
2.Inlargeskillet,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Removethetempehfromthemarinade,reservingthemarinade.Addthetempehtothehotskilletandcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,about4minutesperside.Addthereservedmarinadeandsimmeruntiltheliquidthickens,about8minutes.Serveimmediately.
BarbecuedTempeh
Makes4servings Barbecuesauceseemstobethegreatequalizerwhenitcomestofinickyfamilymemberswhomightotherwisenotbetemptedtotrytempeh.Thisluscioussauceisalsoterrificpairedwithtofuorseitan.
1poundtempeh,cutinto2-inchbars 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,minced 1mediumredbellpepper,minced 3garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 3tablespoonsdarkmolasses 2tablespoonsapplecidervinegar 1tablespoonsoysauce 2teaspoonsspicybrownmustard 1tablespoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandsetaside.
2.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,molasses,vinegar,soysauce,mustard,sugar,salt,allspice,andcayenneandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for20minutes.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilgoldenbrown,turningonce,about10minutes.Addenoughofthesaucetogenerouslycoatthetempeh.Coverandsimmertoblendtheflavors,about15minutes.Serveimmediately.
Orange-BourbonTempeh
Makes4to6servings IadaptedthisrecipefromonesharedwithmebymyfriendandveganchefTalRonnen.Evenpeoplewhothinktheydon'tliketempehmaychangetheirmindswhentheytastethisdish.
2cupswater 1⁄2cupsoysauce
6thinslicesfreshginger 2garliccloves,sliced Zestof1⁄2anorange
1poundtempeh,cutintothinslices Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour
1⁄4cupcanolaorgrapeseedoil
1tablespoonlightbrownsugar 1⁄8teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄3cupfreshorangejuice
1⁄4cupbourbon
4or5orangeslices,halved 1tablespooncornstarchmixedwith2tablespoonswater
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethewater,soysauce,ginger,garlic,andorangezest.Placethetempehinthemarinadeandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmerfor30minutes.Removethetempehfromthemarinade,reservingthemarinade.Sprinklethetempehwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Placetheflourinashallowbowl.Dredgethecookedtempehintheflourandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempeh,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about4minutesperside.Graduallystirinthereservedmarinade.Addthesugar,allspice,orangejuice,andbourbon.Topthetempehwiththeorangeslices.Coverandsimmeruntilthesauceissyrupyandtheflavorsaremelded,about20minutes.
3.Useaslottedspoonorspatulatoremovethetempehfromthepanandtransferittoaservingplatter.Keepwarm.Addthecornstarchmixturetothesauceandcook,stirring,tothicken.Reducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,stirringconstantly,untilthesauceisthickened.Spoonthesauceoverthetempehandserveimmediately.
Pineapple-GlazedTempehAndSweetPotatoes
Makes4servings Thesturdytextureanddistinctiveflavoroftempehprovidetheperfectbackdropforthedazzlingarrayofboldingredientsinthisrecipe.
1poundtempeh 3tablespoonssoysauce 1teaspoongroundcoriander 1⁄2teaspoonturmeric
3tablespoonsoliveoil 3largeshallots,chopped 1or2mediumsweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1cuppineapplejuice 2teaspoonslightbrownsugar Juiceof1lime
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Transferittoashallowbowl.Add2tablespoonsofthesoysauce,coriander,andturmeric,tossingtocoat.Setaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about4minutesperside.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside.
3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandsweetpotatoes.Coverandcookuntilslightlysoftenedandlightlybrowned,about10minutes.Stirintheginger,pineapplejuice,theremaining1tablespoonsoysauce,andsugar,stirringtocombine.Reduceheattolow,addthecookedtempeh,cover,andcookuntilthepotatoesaresoft,about10minutes.Transferthetempehandsweetpotatoestoaservingdishandkeepwarm.Stirthelimejuiceintothesauceandsimmerfor1minutetoblendtheflavors.Drizzlethesauceoverthetempehandserveimmediately.
CreoleTempeh
Makes4to6servings FirmslicesoftempehstandupwelltothelivelyCreoleseasoning.ServeoverfreshlycookedriceandcelebrateMardiGras.
1poundtempeh,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄4cupsoysauce
3tablespoonsCreoleseasoning 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumsweetyellowonion,chopped 2celeryribs,chopped 1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 3garliccloves,chopped 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Placethetempehinalargesaucepanwithenoughwatertocover.Addthesoysauceand1tablespoonoftheCreoleseasoning.Coverandsimmerfor30minutes.Removethetempehfromtheliquidandsetaside,reservingtheliquid.
2.Inashallowbowl,combinetheflourwiththeremaining2tablespoonsCreoleseasoningandmixwell.Dredgethetempehintheflourmixture,coatingwell.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthedredgedtempehandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about4minutesperside.Removethetempehfromtheskilletandsetaside.
3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoftened,about10minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,thenaddthetempehbacktothepanalongwiththethyme,wine,and1cupofthereservedsimmeringliquid.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoasimmer,andcook,uncovered,forabout30minutestoreducetheliquidandblendtheflavors.Serveimmediately.
TempehWithLemonAndCapers
Makes4to6servings Tempehisusuallyatitsbestinrecipesthatrequirelongercookingtimesandboldflavorstohelpmellowitsdistinctiveflavor.Here,therelativelyshortcookingtimeisaugmentednotonlybytherequisitepre-recipesimmering(withtheadditionofsoysauce),butalsobythethinslices,allowingtheflavorsofthesaucetosoakinmorereadilyforadeliciousfinish.
1poundtempeh,cuthorizontallyinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄2cupsoysauce
1⁄2cupall-purposeflour
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumshallots,minced 2garliccloves,minced 2tablespoonscapers 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine
1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
2tablespoonsveganmargarine Juiceof1lemon 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Placethetempehinalargesaucepanwithenoughwatertocover.Addthesoysauceandsimmerfor30minutes.Removethetempehfromthepotandsetasidetocool.Inashallowbowl,combinetheflourandsaltandpeppertotaste.Dredgethetempehintheflourmixture,coatingbothsides.Setaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempeh,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about8minutestotal.Removethetempehfromtheskilletandsetaside.
3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookabout2minutes.Addthegarlic,thenstirinthecapers,wine,andbroth.Returnthetempehtotheskilletandsimmerfor6to8minutes.Stirinthemargarine,lemonjuice,andparsley,stirringtomeltthemargarine.Serveimmediately.
TempehWithMaple,Mustard,AndBalsamicGlaze
Makes4servings Theboldflavorsofbalsamicvinegar,mustard,andmaplesyrupcombineinarobustanddeliciousglazethatcomplementsthedistinctiveflavoroftempeh.Itmakesawonderfulcold-weathermealwhenpairedwithgarlickygreensandtheCornFritters.
1poundtempeh,cutinto2-inchbars 3tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar 3tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 11⁄2tablespoonsspicybrownmustard
1teaspoonTabascosauce 1tablespoonoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandpatdry. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,maplesyrup,mustard,andTabasco.Setaside. 3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilbrownedonboth
sides,turningonce,about4minutesperside.Addthegarlicandcook30secondslonger. 4.Stirinthebrothandsaltandpeppertotaste.Increasetheheattomedium-highandcook,
uncovered,forabout3minutes,oruntiltheliquidisnearlyevaporated. 5.Addthereservedmustardmixtureandcookfor1to2minutes,turningthetempehtocoatwiththe
sauceandglazenicely.Becarefulnottoburn.Serveimmediately.
TemptingTempehChili
Makes4to6servings Tempehprovidesanidealtextureforchiliandabsorbstheflavorsofthespicesasitsimmers.It'sespeciallygoodservedwithwarmcornbread.
1poundtempeh 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 3tablespoonschilipowder 1teaspoondriedoregano 1teaspoongroundcumin 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄2cupwater,plusmoreifneeded
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed
1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildgreenchiles,drained Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandallowtocool,thenfinelychopandsetaside.
2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoil.Addtheonion,bellpepper,andgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthetempehandcook,uncovered,untilgolden,about5minutes.Addthechilipowder,oregano,andcumin.Stirinthetomatoes,water,beans,andchiles.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Mixwelltocombine.
3.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolow,coverandsimmerfor45minutes,stirringoccasionally,addingalittlemorewaterifneeded.
4.Sprinklewithcilantroandserveimmediately.
TempehCacciatore
Makes4to6servings Despiteitsdecidedlynon-veganname,thisItalian"hunter-style"stewisdeliciouslyanimalfriendlywhenmadewithtempeh.Serveoverhotcookednoodles.
1poundtempeh,cutthinlysliced 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumredonion,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1mediumcarrot,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄4cupdrywhitewine
1teaspoondriedoregano 1teaspoondriedbasil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandpatdry. 2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntil
brownedonbothsides,8to10minutestotal.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside. 3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bell
pepper,carrot,andgarlic.Cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthetomatoes,wine,oregano,basil,andsaltandblackpeppertotasteandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,addthereservedtempeh,andsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaresoftandtheflavorsarewellcombined,about30minutes.Serveimmediately.
IndonesianTempehInCoconutGravy
Makes4to6servings TempehisatraditionalingredientinIndonesiawhereitisoftenpreparedwithcoconutmilk.Ifspicyfoodisn'tyourthing,thenomitthechilesforamildversionofthecreamyandflavorfulsauce.Besureyouusetheunsweetenedcoconutmilkandnotthesweetenedcoconutmilkthatisusedincocktails.Serveoverrice.
1poundtempeh,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 1or2smallserranoorotherfreshhotchiles,seededandminced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupunsaltedroastedpeanuts,groundorcrushed,forgarnish
2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro,forgarnish
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandpatdry. 2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntil
goldenbrownonbothsides,about10minutes.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside. 3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,garlic,
redandgreenbellpeppers,andchiles.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirintomatoesandcoconutmilk.Reduceheattolow,addthereservedtempeh,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsimmer,uncovered,untilthesauceisslightlyreduced,about30minutes.Sprinklewithpeanutsandcilantroandserveimmediately.
Ginger-PeanutTempeh
Makes4servings Theboldflavorofgingerstandsoutinthisfragranttempehstir-frystrewnwithcrunchypeanuts.Tocrushpeanuts,placetheminazip-topplasticbagonaflatworksurfaceandfirmlyrolloverthemafewtimeswitharollingpin.
1poundtempeh,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1garlicclove,minced 1smallbunchgreenonions,chopped 1tablespoongratedfreshginger 3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonsugar 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
1tablespooncornstarch ¾cupwater ¾cupcrushedunsaltedroastedpeanuts 3tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandpatdry.Inalargeskilletorwok,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntillightlybrowned,about8minutes.Addthebellpepperandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlic,greenonions,andgingerandstir-fryuntilfragrant,1minute.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,sugar,crushedredpepper,cornstarch,andwater.Mixwell,thenpourintotheskillet.Cook,stirring,for5minutes,untilslightlythickened.Stirinthepeanutsandcilantro.Serveimmediately.
TempehWithPotatoesAndCabbage
Makes4servings Thisstick-to-your-ribscold-weathercomfortfoodcanbemadewithsauerkrautinsteadoffreshcabbageifyouprefer.Theadditionoftheoptionalvegansourcreamwillmakeitreminiscentofgoulash.
1poundtempeh,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 11⁄2tablespoonssweetHungarianpaprika
2mediumrussetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
3cupsshreddedcabbage 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄4cupdrywhitewine
1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought(optional)
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandpatdry.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,about10minutes.Removetempehandsetaside.
3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrot,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Stirinthepaprika,potatoes,cabbage,tomatoes,wine,andbrothandbringtoaboil.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
4.Reducetheheattomedium,addthetempeh,andsimmer,uncovered,for30minutes,oruntilthevegetablesaretenderandtheflavorsareblended.Whiskinthesourcream,ifusing,andserveimmediately.
SouthernSuccotashStew
Makes4servings ThissavorySouthernstewisafrequentmenuitematmyhouseduringthewintermonths.Thesmokyflavorinthestewcomesfromliquidsmoke,whichisahickoryflavoringavailableatwell-stockedsupermarkets.Insteadof,orinadditionto,thetempeh,youcouldaddslicedTofurkybrandvegansausagelinksoracanofkidneybeans.
8ouncestempeh 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1largesweetyellowonion,finelychopped 2mediumrussetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2carrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1(16-ounce)packagefrozensuccotash 2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2tablespoonssoysauce 1teaspoondrymustard 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2teaspoonliquidsmoke
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drain,patdry,andcutinto1-inchdice.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about10minutes.Setaside.
3.Inalargesaucepan,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthepotatoes,carrots,tomatoes,succotash,broth,soysauce,mustard,sugar,thyme,allspice,andcayenne.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandaddthetempeh.Simmer,covered,untilthevegetablesaretender,stirringoccasionally,about45minutes.
4.About10minutesbeforethestewisfinishedcooking,stirintheliquidsmoke.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.
BakedJambalayaCasserole
Makes4servings Alltheflavorofjambalayawithoutapottowatch.Onceyouputittogether,justpopitintheovenandletitbake.Thisisagreatwaytomakejambalayaforcompany,sinceyoucanassembleitaheadoftimeandthenbakeandserveitinthesamedish.Ifyoulikevegansausagelinks,youcanusetheminsteadoforinadditiontothetempehorkidneybeans.
8ouncestempeh 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1⁄2cupwhiterice
11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed
1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley 11⁄2teaspoonsCajunseasoning
1teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandpatdry.Cutinto1⁄2-inchdice.Preheattheovento350°F.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about8minutes.Transferthetempehtoa9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside.
3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoftened,about7minutes.
4.Addthevegetablemixturetothebakingdishwiththetempeh.Stirinthetomatoeswiththeirliquid,therice,broth,kidneybeans,parsley,Cajunseasoning,thyme,salt,andblackpepper.Mixwell,thencovertightlyandbakeuntilthericeistender,about1hour.Serveimmediately.
TempehAndSweetPotatoShepherd'sPie
Makes4servings Thisissatisfyingcomfortfoodthatisidealfareforacasualcompanydinneronacoldautumnorwinterevening.Assembleitaheadoftimesothere'snomessyclean-upatdinnertime.Insteadofmakingthiswithtempeh,youcouldusechoppedseitanorveggieburgersorfrozenvegetarianburgercrumbles.
8ouncestempeh 3mediumsweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄4cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 2mediumcarrots,chopped 1cupfrozenpeas,thawed 1cupfrozencornkernels,thawed 11⁄2cupsMushroomSauce
1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandpatdry.Finelychopthetempehandsetitaside.
2.Steamthesweetpotatoesuntiltender,about20minutes.Preheattheovento350°F.Mashthesweetpotatoeswiththemargarine,soymilk,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Setaside.
3.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrots,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Transfertoa10-inchbakingpan.
4.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,8to10minutes.Addthetempehtothebakingpanwiththeonionandcarrots.Stirinthepeas,corn,andmushroomsauce.Addthethymeandsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirtocombine.
5.Spreadthemashedsweetpotatoesontop,usingaspatulatospreadevenlytotheedgesofthepan.Bakeuntilthepotatoesarelightlybrownedandthefillingishot,about40minutes.Serveimmediately.
SEITAN
BasicSimmeredSeitan
Makesabout2pounds Traditionalseitanmadeentirelyfromscratchisamessyandtime-consumingprocessthatinvolvesrepeatedrinsingofwholewheatflourtoseparatethestarchandbranfromthegluten.Byusingvitalwheatgluten,orglutenflour,thestarchandbranarealreadyremoved,whichprovidesawaytomakeadeliciousandeconomicalhomemadeseitaninafractionofthetimeandwithoutallthefuss.Thisrecipemakesabouttwopoundsofseitan—IliketomakeadoublebatchandrefrigerateorfreezehalfsoIhavesomeonhandwhenIneedit.
Seitan 1¾cupswheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten) 1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2teaspoononionpowder
1⁄4teaspoonsweetpaprika
1tablespoonoliveoil 3tablespoonssoysauce 12⁄3cupscoldwater
SimmeringLiquid 2quartswater 1⁄2cupsoysauce
2garliccloves,crushed
1.Maketheseitan:Inafoodprocessor,combinethewheatglutenflour,nutritionalyeast,salt,onionpowder,andpaprika.Pulsetoblend.Addtheoil,soysauce,andwaterandprocessforaminutetoformadough.Turnthemixtureoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandkneaduntilsmoothandelastic,about2minutes.
2.Makethesimmeringliquid:Inalargesaucepan,combinethewater,soysauce,andgarlic. 3.Dividetheseitandoughinto4equalpiecesandplaceinthesimmeringliquid.Bringjusttoaboil
overmedium-highheat,thenreduceheattomedium-low,cover,andsimmergently,turningoccasionally,for1hour.Turnofftheheatandallowtheseitantocoolintheliquid.Oncecool,theseitancanbeusedinrecipesorrefrigeratedintheliquidinatightlysealedcontainerforuptoaweekorfrozenforupto3months.
SeitanInRecipes
Seitanisapopularandversatilemeatalternativemadefromtheproteinpartofwheat:thegluten.Itisavailableinnaturalfoodstores,usuallyinrefrigeratedtubs.Itissimpletomakeathometotallyfromscratch(usingwholewheatflourthatmustundergoalengthykneadingandrinsingprocess)oralmostfromscratchwithwheatglutenflour,alsocalled"vitalwheatgluten,"aflourthatalreadyhasthebranandstarchremoved,sothereisnotediousrinsingrequired.TherecipeforBasicSimmeredSeitan,left,makesabouttwopounds.Almostalloftherecipescallingforseitaninthisbookcanbemadewiththisseitanaswellasstore-boughtseitan.Anyexceptionsarenotedinthatparticularrecipe.
StuffedBakedSeitanRoast
Makes6servings Thisstuffedandrolledseitanroasthasbecomemytraditionalmaindishforholidaymealsandotherspecialoccasions.TherecipebeginswiththeBasicSimmeredSeitan,butinsteadofsimmeringontopofthestove,theseitanisrolledout,stuffed,andbaked.ServewiththeBasicBrownSauceorMushroomSauce
1recipeBasicSimmeredSeitan,uncooked 1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,minced 1celeryrib,minced 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄2teaspoondriedsage
1⁄2cupwater,ormoreifneeded
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4cupsfreshbreadcubes 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley
1.Placetherawseitanonalightlyflouredworksurfaceandstretchitoutwithlightlyflouredhandsuntilitisflatandabout1⁄2inchthick.Placetheflattenedseitanbetweentwosheetsofplasticwraporparchmentpaper.Usearollingpintoflattenitasmuchasyoucan(itwillbeelasticandresistant).Topwithabakingsheetweigheddownwithagallonofwaterorcannedgoodsandletitrestwhileyoumakethestuffing.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoft,10minutes.Stirinthethyme,sage,water,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Removefromheatandsetaside.Placethebreadandparsleyinalargemixingbowl.Addtheonionmixtureandblendwell,addingalittlemorewaterifthestuffingistoodry.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.ifnecessary.Setaside.
3.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Rollouttheflattenedseitanwitharollingpinuntilitisabout1⁄4inchthick.Spreadthestuffingacrossthesurfaceoftheseitanandrollitupcarefullyandevenly.Placetheroastseamsidedowninthepreparedbakingpan.Rubalittleoilonthetopandsidesoftheroastandbake,coveredfor45minutes,thenuncoverandbakeuntilfirmandglossybrown,about15minuteslonger.
4.Removefromtheovenandsetasidefor10minutesbeforeslicing.Useaserratedknifetocutitinto1⁄2-inchslices.Note:Foreasiestslicing,maketheroastaheadandcoolcompletelybeforeslicing.Sliceallorpartoftheroastandthenreheatintheoven,tightlycovered,for15to20minutes,beforeserving.
SeitanPotRoast
Makes4servings ThisissimplecomfortfoodatitsfinestthatcanbeadjustedtoserveuptoeightpeoplesimplybyaddingafewadditionalvegetablesandusingtheentirerecipeofBasicSimmeredSeitan.
1recipeBasicSimmeredSeitan 2tablespoonsoliveoil 3to4mediumshallots,halvedlengthwise 3mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1poundYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto2-inchchunks 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄2teaspoondriedsavory
1⁄4teaspoongroundsage
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2teaspoonsweetpaprika
Horseradish,toserve
1.FollowthedirectionsformakingBasicSimmeredSeitan,butdividetheseitandoughinto2piecesinsteadof4beforesimmering.Aftertheseitanhascooledinitsbrothfor30minutes,removeitfromthesaucepanandsetaside.Reservethecookingliquid,discardinganysolids.Reserve1pieceoftheseitan(about1pound)forfutureusebyplacingitinabowlandcoveringitwithsomeofthereservedcookingliquid.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Ifnotusingwithin3days,cooltheseitancompletely,wraptightly,andfreeze.
2.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcarrots.Coverandcookfor5minutes.Addthepotatoes,thyme,savory,sage,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Add11⁄2cupsofreservedcookingliquidandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandcook,covered,for20minutes.
3.Rubthereservedseitanwiththeremaining1tablespoonoilandthepaprika.Placetheseitanontopofthesimmeringvegetables.Coverandcontinuecookinguntilthevegetablesaretender,about20minutesmore.Cuttheseitanintothinslicesandarrangeonalargeservingplattersurroundedbythecookedvegetables.Serveimmediately,withhorseradishontheside.
AlmostOne-DishThanksgivingDinner
Makes6servings Whyalmostonedish?BecauseIthoughtthatitmightbeoverthetoptoaddalayerofgreenbeancasseroletothisamazingrecipe—buteverythingelseisthere,including"whiteanddarkmeat"(tofuandseitan),stuffing,mashedpotatoes,andgravy.There'sevenagoldenbrowncrustthatfillsinnicelyforhotrolls.AddagreenvegetablesidedishandroundupthePilgrimsfordinner.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1cupfinelychoppedonion 2celeryribs,finelychopped 2cupsslicedwhitemushrooms 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄2teaspoondriedsavory
1⁄2teaspoongroundsage
Pinchgroundnutmeg Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4cupsfreshbreadcubes 21⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1⁄3cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,verythinlysliced 11⁄2cupsBasicBrownSauce
21⁄2cupsBasicMashedPotatoes
1sheetfrozenpuffpastry,thawed
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila10-inchsquarebakingdish.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthemushrooms,thyme,savory,sage,nutmeg,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,uncovered,untilthemushroomsaretender,about3minuteslonger.Setaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethebreadcubeswithasmuchofthebrothasneededtomoisten(about11⁄2cups).Addthecookedvegetablemixture,walnuts,andcranberries.Stirtomixwellandsetaside.
3.Inthesameskillet,bringtheremaining1cupbrothtoaboil,reduceheattomedium,addthetofu,andsimmer,uncovered,untilthebrothisabsorbed,about10minutes.Setaside.
4.Spreadhalfofthepreparedstuffinginthebottomofthepreparedbakingdish,followedbyhalfoftheseitan,halfofthetofu,andhalfofthebrownsauce.Repeatlayeringwiththeremainingstuffing,
seitan,tofu,andsauce.Spreadthemashedpotatoesevenlyovertop.Rolloutthesheetofpastryandplaceontopofthepotatoes.Pinchdowntheedgesofthepastrytosealinthefilling.Useasharpknifetomakeafewslitsinthetop.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.
SeitanMilaneseWithPankoAndLemon
Makes4servings Thissimpleandbasicseitanpreparationisoneofmyfavorites.Iprefertoservethelemonwedgesonthesideforpeopletosqueezeonatwill.Ifpankocrumbsareunavailable,regularbreadcrumbscanbeusedinstead.
2cupspanko 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cut1⁄4-inchslices
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1lemon,cutintowedges
1.Preheattheovento250°F.Inalargebowl,combinethepanko,parsley,salt,andpepper.Moistentheseitanwithalittlewateranddredgeitinthepankomixture.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheseitanandcook,turningonce,untilgoldenbrown,workinginbatches,ifnecessary.Transferthecookedseitantoabakingsheetandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktherest.Serveimmediately,withlemonwedges.
SeitanWithDriedPlums,Olives,AndCapers
Makes4servings ThissweetandsavorydishwiththeflavorsofMoroccowasinspiredbyapopularchickenrecipethatmadetheroundsintheearly1980s.Thisisafundishtoservetoguestsiftheirtastesleantotheexotic.It'sgreatservedoverrice,millet,orcouscousaccompaniedwithasaladorsautéedgreens.
3tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
Yellowcornmeal,fordredging Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine
1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
2tablespoonsredwinevinegar 2tablespoonssugar 1teaspoonchoppedfreshoreganoor1⁄2teaspoondried
1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
¾cuppitteddriedplums(prunes) 1⁄2cuppittedgreenolives
1⁄3cupdriedapricots,halved
1⁄4cupcapers
2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley
1.Preheattheovento250°F.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Dredgetheseitanslicesincornmealandaddtotheskillet,inbatchesifnecessary.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotasteandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,3to4minutesperside.Transferthecookedseitantoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.
2.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Stirinthewhitewine,broth,vinegar,sugar,oregano,andcrushedredpepper.Bringtoaboil,stirringtodissolvethesugar.Reduceheattolowandsimmeruntiltheliquidreducesslightly.Stirinthedriedplums,olives,apricots,andcapers,andcookuntilheatedthrough,about5minutes.Spoonthesauceoverthebrownedseitanandsprinklewiththeparsley.Serveimmediately.
Sesame-CrustedSeitan
Makes4servings Theflavoroftoastedsesameseedsexaltsthisseitandishtonewflavorheightsandmakesasauceunnecessary.Foranunusualpresentationandadeliciousmirrorofthesesameflavor,serveonabedofCrunchySesameSlaw
1⁄3cupsesameseeds
1⁄3cupall-purposeflour
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-boughtseitan,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2tablespoonsoliveoil
1.Placethesesameseedsinadryskilletovermediumheatandtoastuntillightgolden,stirringconstantly,3to4minutes.Setasidetocool,thengrindtheminafoodprocessororspicegrinder.
2.Placethegroundsesameseedsinashallowbowlandaddtheflour,salt,andpepper,andmixwell.Placethesoymilkinashallowbowl.Diptheseitaninthesoymilk,thendredgeitinthesesamemixture.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitan,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntilcrispandgoldenbrownonbothsides,about10minutes.Serveimmediately.
Pan-SearedSeitanWithArtichokesAndOlives
Makes4servings Pungentlyredolentofolives,capers,andartichokehearts,thisfull-flavoreddishisterrificoverfreshlycookedriceorpasta.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 11⁄2cupscannedorfrozen(cooked)artichokehearts,cutinto
1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄3cupoil-curedblackolives,pittedandhalved
1tablespooncapers 3tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupTofuFeta(optional)
1.Preheatovento250°F.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheseitanandbrownonbothsides,about5minutes.Transfertheseitantoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.
2.Insameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthetomatoes,artichokehearts,olives,capers,andparsley.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandcookuntilhot,about5minutes.Setaside.
3.Placetheseitanonaservingplatter,topwiththevegetablemixture,andsprinklewithtofufeta,ifusing.Serveimmediately.
SeitanWithAncho-ChipotleSauce
Makes4servings Ienjoyedadishsimilartothisatthehomeofmyfriend,ChefTalRonnen,whichhemadewithtempeh.Inspiredbythesmokyheatofthesauce,I'vereinterpretedhisdishanduseseitaninsteadoftempeh.Fire-roastedtomatoesaddcomplexitytothesauce.Ifunavailable,however,thesaucewillstillbegoodusingregularcrushedtomatoes.Foramildersauce,omitthechipotlechileandusetwoanchosinstead.
3tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)cancrushedfire-roastedtomatoes 1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
2driedanchochiles 1driedchipotlechile 1⁄2cupyellowcornmeal
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrots,cover,andcookfor7minutes.Addthegarlicandcook1minute.Stirinthetomatoes,broth,andtheanchoandchipotlechiles.Simmer,uncovered,for45minutes,thenpourthesauceintoablenderandblenduntilsmooth.Returntothesaucepanandkeepwarmoververylowheat.
2.Inashallowbowl,combinethecornmealwiththesaltandpepper.Dredgetheseitaninthecornmealmixture,coatingevenly.
3.Inalargeskillet,heatthe2remainingtablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about8minutestotal.Serveimmediatelywiththechilesauce.
SeitanPiccata
Makes4servings Thismayseemlikeaspecial-occasiondish,butit'ssoeasytopreparethatyoucouldmakeitanytime.Thelemonandcapersaddalivelyflavortotheseitan.Potatoesoraricepilafareequallygoodwiththisdish.Addyourfavoritegreenvegetableandyou'reallsettoenjoyagreatmeal.
1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour
3tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumshallot,minced 2garliccloves,minced 2tablespoonscapers 1⁄3cupwhitewine
1⁄3cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonsveganmargarine 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Preheattheovento275°F.Seasontheseitanwithsaltandpeppertotasteanddredgeintheflour. 2.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthedredgedseitanandcook
untillightlybrownedonbothsides,about10minutes.Transfertheseitantoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.
3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotandgarlic,cookfor2minutes,thenstirinthecapers,wine,andbroth.Simmerforaminuteortwotoreduceslightly,thenaddthelemonjuice,margarine,andparsley,stirringuntilthemargarineisblendedintothesauce.Pourthesauceoverthebrownedseitanandserveimmediately.
Three-SeedSeitan
Makes4servings Crisp,crunchy,andloadedwithflavor,theseseitannuggetswilldisappearasquicklyasyoumakethem.They'requiteflavorfulontheirown,butadippingsauceisalwaysfun,dependingonwhatelseyou'reserving.Ithinkthey'reespeciallygoodservedwithVeganAioliaccompaniedbyroastedsweetpotatosticks.Ifyoucan'tfindsmokedpaprika,useregularpaprikainstead.
1⁄4cupunsaltedshelledsunflowerseeds
1⁄4cupunsaltedshelledpumpkinseeds(pepitas)
1⁄4cupsesameseeds
¾cupall-purposeflour 1teaspoongroundcoriander 1teaspoonsmokedpaprika 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutintobite-sizepieces 2tablespoonsoliveoil
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethesunflowerseeds,pumpkinseeds,andsesameseedsandgrindtoapowder.Transfertoashallowbowl,addtheflour,coriander,paprika,salt,andpepper,andstirtocombine.
2.Moistentheseitanpieceswithwater,thendredgeintheseedmixturetocoatcompletely. 3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntillightlybrownedand
crispyonbothsides.Serveimmediately.
FajitasWithoutBorders
Makes4servings Thisisagreatdishtomakewithleftoverbakedsweetpotatoes,especiallyonabusynightwhenyou'retootiredtoevenrollafajita—justputeverythinginbowls!Ifyoudon'thaveleftoversweetpotatoesonhand,youcan"bake"somequicklyinamicrowaveoven.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredonion,chopped 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄2-inchstrips
2mediumbakedsweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
1⁄4cupcannedhotormildmincedgreenchiles
1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4(10-inch)softflourtortillas 2cupstomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought 1⁄4cupslicedpittedkalamataolives(optional)
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.Addtheseitanandcook,uncovered,for5minutes.
2.Addthesweetpotatoes,chiles,oregano,andsaltandpeppertotaste,stirringtomixwell.Continuetocookuntilthemixtureishotandtheflavorsarewellcombined,stirringoccasionally,about7minutes.
3.Warmthetortillasinadryskillet.Placeeachtortillainashallowbowl.Spoontheseitanandsweetpotatomixtureintothetortillas,thentopeachwithabout1⁄3cupofthesalsa.Sprinkleeachbowlwith1tablespoonoftheolives,ifusing.Serveimmediately,withanyremainingsalsaservedontheside.
Variation:Insteadofseitan,youcansubstitutetempeh,extra-firmtofu,oryourfavoritebeans.Insteadofsweetpotatoes,usebakedwhitepotatoesorputsomecookedriceonthebottomofthetortilla.Youcanalsoaddtoppingssuchasguacamole,shreddedlettuce,orvegansourcream.
SeitanWithGreenAppleRelish
Makes4servings Thebrisksweet-tartapplerelishmakesazesty,fresh-tastingcondimentforseitaninthisrecipeadaptedfromonesharedwithmebyveganchefTalRonnen.
2GrannySmithapples,coarselychopped 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedredonion
1⁄2jalapeñochile,seededandminced
11⁄2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger
3tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2teaspoonsagavenectar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1⁄4cupapplejuice
1.Inamediumbowl,combinetheapples,onion,chile,ginger,limejuice,agavenectar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Setaside.
2.Heattheoilinaskilletovermediumheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,turningonce,about4minutesperside.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Addtheapplejuiceandcookforaminuteuntilitreduces.Serveimmediatelywiththeapplerelish.
SeitanAndBroccoli-ShiitakeStir-Fry
Makes4servings Thewoodsyflavorandchewytextureoftheshiitakesareagoodmatchfortheseitaninthisflavorfulstir-fry.Abedoffreshlycookedriceisanaturalaccompaniment.
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
8ouncesshiitakemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,stemmed,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
3garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 3greenonions,minced 1mediumbunchbroccoli,cutinto1-inchflorets 1⁄2cupwater
3tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonsdrysherry 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil 1tablespoontoastedsesameseeds
1.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheseitanandcook,stirringoccasionallyuntillightlybrowned,about3minutes.Transfertheseitantoabowlandsetaside.
2.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonofoilovermedium-highheat.Addthemushroomsandcook,stirringfrequently,untilbrowned,about3minutes.Stirinthegarlic,ginger,andgreenonionsandcook30secondslonger.Addthemushroommixturetothecookedseitanandsetaside.
3.Addthebroccoliandwatertothesameskillet.Coverandcookuntilthebroccolibeginstoturnbrightgreen,about3minutes.Uncoverandcook,stirringfrequently,untiltheliquidevaporatesandthebroccoliiscrisp-tender,about3minuteslonger.
4.Returntheseitanandmushroommixturetotheskillet.Addthesoysauceandsherryandstir-fryuntiltheseitanandvegetablesarehot,about3minutes.Sprinklewiththesesameoilandsesameseedsandserveimmediately.
SeitanBrochettesWithPeachesAndHerbs
Makes4servings Thislovelysummerentréetakesfulladvantageoffreshherbs,ripepeaches—andthegrill.Ifyouhavearosemarybush,cutoffeightbranchestouseasskewersforaddedflavorandflairofpresentation,althoughyoumayneedtopiercetheingredientswithametalskewerfirstsincetherosemarybranchesmaybetoofragile.Ifusingwoodenskewers,besuretosoakthemfor30minutesbeforeusing.Andforthoseofyouoldenoughtoremembertheduowhosang"LoveIsStrange,"Ihopethisrecipetitlemadeyousmile.
1⁄3cupbalsamicvinegar
3tablespoonsdryredwine 3tablespoonslightbrownsugar 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshbasil
1⁄4cupchoppedfreshmarjoram
2tablespoonsmincedgarlic 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1-inchchunks 4shallots,halvedlengthwiseandblanched Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2ripepeaches,pittedandcutinto1-inchchunks
1.Combinethevinegar,wine,andsugarinasmallsaucepanandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattomediumandsimmer,stirring,untilreducedbyhalf,about15minutes.Removefromtheheat.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethebasil,marjoram,garlic,andoliveoil.Addtheseitan,shallots,andpeaches,andtosstocoat.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
3.Preheatthegrill.*Threadtheseitan,shallots,andpeachesontotheskewersandbrushwiththebalsamicmixture.
4.Placethebrochettesonthegrillandcookuntiltheseitanandpeachesaregrilled,about3minutesperside.Brushwiththeremainingbalsamicmixtureandserveimmediately.
*Insteadofgrilling,youcanputthesebrochettesunderthebroiler.Broil4to5inchesfromtheheatuntilhotandlightlybrownedaroundtheedges,about10minutes,turningoncehalfwaythrough.
GrilledSeitanAndVegetableKabobs
Makes4servings Summerhasn'tofficiallyarriveduntilImakekabobsonthegrill.Becausethekabobsareassembledaheadoftimetomarinate,thisisanespeciallygooddishtoserveguests.Whenservedonabedoffreshlycookedriceorothergrain,theymakealovelypresentation.Remember,ifyou'reusingwoodenskewers,soaktheminwateratleast30minutesbeforeusing.
1⁄3cupbalsamicvinegar
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonmincedfreshoreganoor1teaspoondried 1teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor1⁄2teaspoondried
2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1-inchcubes 8ouncessmallwhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsedandpatteddry 2smallzucchini,cutinto1-inchchunks 1mediumyellowbellpepper,cutinto1-inchsquares 12ripecherrytomatoes
1.Inamediumbowl,combinethevinegar,oil,oregano,thyme,garlic,salt,andblackpepper.Addtheseitan,mushrooms,zucchini,bellpepper,andtomatoes,turningtocoat.Marinateatroomtemperaturefor30minutes,turningoccasionally.Draintheseitanandvegetables,reservingthemarinade.
2.Preheatthegrill.*Threadtheseitan,mushrooms,andtomatoesontoskewers. 3.Placetheskewersonthehotgrillandcook,turningkabobsoncehalfwaythroughgrilling,about
10minutestotal.Drizzlewithasmallamountofthereservedmarinadeandserveimmediately.
*Insteadofgrilling,youcanputtheseskewersunderthebroiler.Broil4to5inchesfromtheheatuntilhotandlightlybrownedaroundtheedges,about10minutes,turningoncehalfwaythroughbroiling.
SeitanEnCroute
Makes4servings Servetheseclassylittlenumberstospecialguestsforaholidaymealortonon-veganrelativeswhoask:"Whatdoveganseat?"Onetasteisworthathousandwords.InspiredbytheclassicbeefWellington,hereseitanslicesandaflavorfulmushroomstuffingarewrappedinpastryasindividualparcelsandbakedtoagoldenbrown.Forthemosteffective(andshow-stopping)presentation,placeeachbakedpastry-wrappedseitanonadinnerplatenestledinamoundoffreshmashedpotatoesandsurroundedbyafewspoonfulsofMadeiraSauce.Criss-crossspearsofroastedasparagusandcarrotstripsinfrontofeachplatedpastry-wrappedseitanpackageandservehot.
1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumshallots,minced 8ounceswhitemushrooms,minced 1⁄4cupMadeira
1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄2teaspoondriedsavory
2cupsfinelychoppeddrybreadcubes Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1frozenpuffpastrysheet,thawed 8(1⁄4-inch-thick)seitanslices(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan),about3X4-inchovalsorrectangles,patteddry
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Addthemushroomsandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthemushroomsaresoftened,about5minutes.AddtheMadiera,parsley,thyme,andsavoryandcookuntiltheliquidisnearlyevaporated.Stirinthebreadcubesandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Setasidetocool.
2.Laythepuffpastrysheetonalargepieceofplasticfilmwraponaflatworksurface.Topwithanotherpieceofplasticwrapandusearollingpintorolloutthepastryslightlytosmoothout.Cutthepastryintoquarters.Place1sliceofseitaninthecenterofeachpieceofpastry.Dividethestuffingamongthem,spreadingittocovertheseitan.Topeachwiththeremainingseitanslices.Foldupthepastrytoenclosethefilling,crimpingtheedgeswithyourfingerstoseal.
3.Placethepastrypackages,seamsidedown,onalargeungreasedbakingsheetandrefrigeratefor30minutes.Preheattheovento400°F.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.
SeitanAndPotatoTorta
Makes6servings Iliketomakethisdelicioustortawhencompany'scoming.Iusuallybakeitpartwayjustbeforeguestsarriveandthenputitbackintotheovenforthefinal15minutes.Amandolineslicercanbeused—thethinnerthepotatoslices,thelesstimethiswilltaketobake.BreadcrumbscanbesprinkledwiththefinalsprinklingofveganParmesan,ifdesired.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 4cupschoppedfreshbabyspinachorstemmedchard 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,finelychopped 1teaspoonmincedfreshmarjoram 1⁄2teaspoongroundfennelseed
1⁄4to1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1ripetomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2poundsYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄2cupveganParmesanorParmasio
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila3-quartcasseroleor9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heatthe1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.Addthespinachandcook,uncovered,untilwilted,about3minutes.Stirintheseitan,marjoram,fennelseed,andcrushedredpepper,andcookuntilwellcombined.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Setaside.
3.Spreadthetomatoslicesinthebottomofthepreparedpan.Topwithalayerofslightlyoverlappingpotatoslices.Brushthepotatolayerwithsomeoftheremaining1tablespoonoilandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Spreadabouthalfoftheseitanandspinachmixtureoverthepotatoes.Topwithanotherlayerofpotatoes,followedbytheremainingseitanandspinachmixture.Topwithafinallayerofpotatoes,drizzlewiththeremainingoilandsaltandpeppertotaste.SprinklewiththeParmesan.Coverandbakeuntilthepotatoesaretender,45minutesto1hour.Uncoverandcontinuebakingtobrownthetop,10to15minutes.Serveimmediately.
SeitanNoodleCasserole
Makes4servings Thissatisfyingcasseroleisacinchtoputtogetherandmaybeassembledinadvanceforeasyclean-up.Youcanalsomakeitwithtofuortempehinsteadofseitanifyouprefer.Thesherryimpartsawonderfulflavor,butyoucanleaveitoutforachild-friendlyversion.
8ouncesfettuccine,brokenintothirds 1tablespoonoliveoil 8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,chopped 1cupfrozenbabypeas,thawed 1⁄4cupveganmargarine
1⁄4cupall-purposeflour
2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley ¾teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄4cupdrysherry
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupveganParmesanorParmasio
Sweetpaprika,forgarnish
1.Lightlyoila10-inchbakingdishandsetaside.Cookthenoodlesinasaucepanofboilingsaltedwateruntilaldente,about10minutes.Drainandsetaside.
2.Preheattheovento350°F.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthemushroomsandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirintheseitanandpeasandsetaside.
3.Inamediumsaucepan,meltthemargarineandstirintheflour.Slowlyaddthebroth,thenaddtheparsley,thyme,andsherryandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,untilthickened.
4.Transferthenoodles,sauce,andseitanmixturetothepreparedbakingpan,mixingtoevenlycoatthenoodleswithsauce.SprinklewiththeParmesanandpaprika.Coverandbakefor30minutes.Uncoverandbake,untilbrowned,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
RusticCottagePie
Makes4to6servings Coarselymashedskin-onpotatoesserveasthetastytoppingforthissavorybakeddish.Intheveganworld,acottagepieisvirtuallythesameasashepherd'spie,justmadewithdifferentkindsofmeat.
4YukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1-inchdice 2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄4cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 1mediumcarrot,finelychopped 1celeryrib,finelychopped 12ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,finelychopped 11⁄2cupsMushroomSauce
1cupfrozenpeas 1cupfrozencornkernels 1teaspoondriedsavory 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1.Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiltender,15to20minutes.Drainwellandreturntothepot.Addthemargarine,soymilk,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Coarselymashwithapotatomasherandsetaside.Preheattheovento350°F.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andcelery.Coverandcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Transferthevegetablestoa9x13-inchbakingpan.Stirintheseitan,mushroomsauce,peas,corn,savory,andthyme.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandspreadthemixtureevenlyinthebakingpan.
3.Topwiththemashedpotatoes,spreadingtotheedgesofthebakingpan.Bakeuntilthepotatoesarebrownedandthefillingisbubbly,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.
SeitanWithSpinachAndSun-DriedTomatoes
Makes4servings ThissatisfyingseitandishisimbuedwiththelustyflavorsoftheMediterranean,soIliketoserveitoverfreshlycookedpastatossedwithabitofgoodoliveoil.Youcansubstitutechardforthespinachoraddfreshbasilororegano.Giveitasqueezeoflemonwhenreadytoserve.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3garliccloves,minced 3cupsfreshbabyspinach 4oil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
1⁄2cuppittedkalamataolives,halved
1tablespooncapers 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitan,seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste,andcookuntilbrowned,about5minutesperside.
2.Addthegarlicandcookfor1minutetosoften.Addthespinachandcookuntilitiswilted,about3minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,olives,capers,andcrushedredpepper.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,untiltheflavorshaveblended,about5minutes.Serveimmediately.
SeitanAndScallopedPotatoesCasserole
Makes4servings Servethisheartycasseroletotheskeptical"meatandpotatoes"personinyourfamilyandwatchitdisappear.It'salsoagooddishtoservechildren.Ifyou'dliketoaddalittlecolortothedish(beyondthefinalsprinkleofparsley,add1cupofthawedfrozenpeastothemixturebeforebaking.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,minced 1⁄4cupmincedgreenbellpepper
3largeYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,chopped 11⁄2cupsBasicBrownSauce
1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
1tablespoonveganmargarine 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley,asgarnish
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila10-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside. 2.Inaskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepperandcookuntiltender,
about7minutes.Setaside. 3.Inthepreparedbakingpan,layerhalfofthepotatoesandsprinklewithsaltandblackpepperto
taste.Sprinkletheonionandbellpeppermixtureandthechoppedseitanontopofthepotatoes.Topwiththeremainingpotatoslicesandseasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.
4.Inamediumbowl,combinethebrownsauceandsoymilkuntilwellblended.Pouroverthepotatoes.Dotthetoplayerwithmargarineandcovertightlywithfoil.Bakefor1hour.Removethefoilandbakeforanadditional20minutesoruntilthetopisgoldenbrown.Serveimmediatelysprinkledwiththeparsley.
SeitanAndChickpeaStew
Makes6servings Thisisoneofthosefortifyingwinterstewsthattastesevenbetterthedayafteritismade.Makeitinadvanceofwhenyouneeditandyou'llberewardedwithahotandsatisfyingmeal.Servewithwarmcrustybreadandacrispgreensalad.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1-inchcubes Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1largeyellowonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1celeryrib,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1poundsmallnewpotatoes,unpeeledandquartered 3cupschoppedsavoycabbage 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
1⁄2cupdrywhitewine
1teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram
2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater
1.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrownedonallsides,about5minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,removefromthesaucepan,andsetaside.
2.Inthesamesaucepan,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,andcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotatoesandcabbage.Stirinthetomatoes,chickpeas,wine,thyme,marjoram,andbroth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for45minutes.
3.Addthereservedseitanandsimmerthestewtoblendflavors,about15moreminuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
VEGETABLES
Sesame-BakedVegetables
Makes4servings Acreamysesamesauceandflakycrustmakethesevegetablesdeceptivelyrich.Sesameseeds,sprinkledonboththefillingandthecrust,furtherenhancethesesameflavor.
4cupsbroccoliflorets 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 2mediumcarrots,minced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)
2to3tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄4cupsesameseeds
1sheetfrozenpuffpastry,thawed
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Steamthebroccoliuntiljusttender,about5minutes,thencoarselychopandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrots,cover,andcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Stirinthetomatoeswiththeirjuice,tahini,andsoysauceandcook,uncovered,stirringuntilwellmixed,about5minutes.Removefromtheheatandstirinthesteamedbroccoli.Taste,adjustingseasonings,addingalittlemoresoysauceifnecessary.
3.Spreadthemixtureevenlyintoa9-or10-inchsquarebakingpanandsprinklewithhalfthesesameseeds.Setaside.
4.Rolloutthepastryonaflatworksurfacesothatitwillfitontopofthebakingdish,thenplaceitontopofthefillingandcrimptheedges.Brushthecrustwithalittlewaterorsoymilkandsprinklewiththeremainingsesameseeds.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.
Ratatouille
Makes4to6servings ThisclassicProvencalevegetablestewistooheartytorelegatetotherealmofsidedish.Theadditionofwhitebeansmakesitamaindishthatisespeciallygoodservedwithwarmcrustybread.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1mediumeggplant,peeledandchopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1mediumyellowbellpepper,chopped 2mediumzucchini,chopped 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater
1teaspoondriedmarjoram 1teaspoondriedthyme 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandcook30seconds.Stirintheeggplant,redandyellowbellpeppers,zucchini,tomatoes,andbeans.Addthesaltandpepperandcook,uncovered,stirring,for5minutes.
2.Addthebroth,marjoram,andthyme.Cover,reduceheattolow,andsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretenderbutnotmushy,about30minutes.Stirintheparsleyandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.
VegetablePaella
Makes4servings IliketoservethisveganpaellawitharobustRiojaandroundoutthemealwithagreensaladandtoastedgarlicbread.Foramoresubstantialdish,addsomesautéedseitan,tempeh,orslicedvegansausagelinks.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1celeryrib,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
3garliccloves,chopped 8ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed
1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 21⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
Salt 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram
1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
1⁄2teaspoongroundfennelseed
1⁄4teaspoonsaffronorturmeric
¾cuplong-grainrice 2cupsoystermushrooms,lightlyrinsedandpatteddry 1(14-ounce)canartichokehearts,drainedandquartered
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthecarrots,celery,onion,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookfor10minutes.
2.Addthegreenbeans,kidneybeans,tomatoes,broth,salt,oregano,crushedredpepper,fennelseed,saffron,andrice.Coverandsimmerfor30minutes.
3.Stirinthemushroomsandartichokehearts.Taste,adjustingseasonings,addingmoresaltifnecessary.Coverandsimmer15minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
Three-GreenTian
Makes4to6servings Thewordtianrefersbothtotheearthenwaregratindishandthefoodcookedinthedish.Atianisalightergratin,fromthesouthofFrance,thatisoftenmadewitholiveoiloratomatocoulis.Ifallthreegreensarenotavailable,youcanusejustoneortwoofthegreenswithgoodresults.Crustybreadandacrispgreensaladmakegoodaccompaniments.
2mediumbakingpotatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
3mediumzucchini,cutinto1⁄4-inchslicesonthediagonal
¾cupoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 3cupspackedfreshspinachleaves,toughstemsremovedandcoarselychopped 2cupspackedstemmedandchoppedkale 2cupsstemmedandchoppedSwisschard 1cuplooselypackedfreshbasilleaves 5to6ripeplumtomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
¾cupfreshbreadcrumbs 3tablespoonsveganParmesanorParmasio
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Lightlyoiltwolargebakingsheetsandarrangethepotatoslicesononeofthem,overlappingasneeded.Arrangethezucchinislicesontheother,overlappingasneeded.Drizzlewith1or2tablespoonsoftheoilandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bakethezucchinislicesuntilsoftened,about10minutes,andthepotatoslicesuntilsoftened,about20minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthespinach,kale,andchardandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilthegreensarewilted,about7minutes.
3.Transferthegreensmixturetoablenderorfoodprocessorandprocesswiththebasiland3tablespoonsoftheremainingoiluntilsmooth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
4.Linethebottomofthepreparedpanwithahalfofthecookedpotatoslices,overlappingasneeded.Spoonaverythinlayerofthepureedgreensevenlyoverthepotatoes.Arrangealayerofhalfofthecookedzucchinislicesontop,overlappingasneeded,followedbymoreofthepureedgreens.Arrangealayeroftomatoslicesontop,followedbymoreofthegreens.Repeatusingtheremainingpotato,zucchini,andtomatoslicesandtheremainingpureedgreens,seasoningeachlayerwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
5.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntilthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.RemovefromtheovenandsprinklethetianwiththebreadcrumbsandParmesananddrizzlewiththeremainingoliveoil.Returntotheovenandbakeuncoveredfor10minutestobrownthetopping.Serve
immediately.
EggplantPaprikash
Makes4servings TheheartyHungarianpaprikashdishistraditionallymadewithchicken,sourcream,andbacondrippings.Inthisversion,paprikashgoesveganwithmeatychunksofeggplant,vegansourcream,andatouchofliquidsmoke.Ifeggplantisn'tyourthing,youcanusetempehorseitaninstead.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 3tablespoonssweetHungarianpaprika 2mediumeggplants,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought
1⁄2teaspoonliquidsmoke
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about8minutes.Addthegarlicandpaprika.Cook,stirring,for1minute.
2.Addtheeggplants,bellpepper,tomatoes,broth,andsalt.Coverandsimmeruntiltheeggplantistender,20to30minutes.
3.Stirinthesourcreamandliquidsmokeandcookuntilthesauceisblendedandheatedthrough,about1minute.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserveimmediately.
ChardAndNewPotatoGratinWithHerbesDeProvence
Makes4servings Gratinstendtoturnoutbestwhentheingredientsusedinthemareprecooked.Thistranslatestoshortercookingtimesandensuresthatvegetableswon'treleasetoomuchliquidintothegratin.Theskinofnewpotatoesistenderandnutritious,soleaveiton—justbesuretoscrubyourpotatoeswell.Amandolineworksbestforslicingthepotatoesverythin,butuseasharpknifeifyoudon'thaveone.
3tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 3garliccloves,minced 1mediumbunchSwisschard,toughstemsremovedandcoarselychopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2poundsnewpotatoes,unpeeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1teaspoonherbesdeProvence 2tablespoonsveganParmesanorParmasio
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-or10-inchsquarebakingpanorlargegratindish.Heat1tablespoonoftheoilinalargeskilletovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcooktosoften,about5minutes.AddtheSwisschardandcook,uncovered,turningituntilitiswilted.Seasonwithsaltandpepperandsetaside.
2.Layerhalfofthepotatoesinthebottomofthepreparedpan,overlappingasnecessary.SeasonwithsomeoftheherbesdeProvenceandsaltandpeppertotaste.Drizzlewith1tablespoonoftheoliveoil.Addthechardandonionmixtureinalayeracrossthepotatoes.SeasonwithsaltandherbesdeProvenceandtopwiththeremainingpotatoes.Drizzlewiththeremainingtablespoonoftheoilandseasonwithsaltandpepper.
3.Covertightlywithaluminumfoilandbakeuntilthevegetablesaretender,about1hour.SprinklewithveganParmesanandbake10minuteslonger.Servehotdirectlyfromthegratindish.
SesameSpinachNoodlePie
Makes4servings LinguineandspinacharebathedinacreamytahinisauceinthisAsianversionofmacandcheese.Ifyoudon'thavealargedeep-dishpieplate,ashallowbakingdishworksjustaswell.
¾cuptahini(sesamepaste) 3garliccloves,coarselychopped 3tablespoonsmellowwhitemisopaste 3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1cupwater 8ounceslinguine,brokenintothirds 9ouncesfreshbabyspinach 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonssesameseeds
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetahini,garlic,miso,lemonjuice,cayenne,andwaterandprocessuntilsmooth.Setaside.
2.Cookthelinguineinalargesaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Addthespinach,stirringuntilwilted,about1minute.Drainwell,thenreturntothepot.Addtheoilandthetahinisauceandtosstomixwell.
3.Transferthemixturetoa9-inchdeep-dishpieplateorroundbakingpan.Sprinklewithsesameseedsandbakeuntilhot,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.
BroccoliAndWhiteBeansWithPotatoesAndWalnuts
Makes4servings Sometimesit'sthesimplestdishesthatarethebestbecausetheylettheflavorsoftheingredientsshinethrough.Thatiscertainlythecasewiththisone,whichpairscreamyfingerlingpotatoesandwhitebeanswithtenderbroccoliandcrunchywalnutsforsatisfyingtexturalcontrast.Thelusciousflavorisheightenedbygarlic,lemonjuice,andatouchofheat.
11⁄2poundsfingerlingpotatoes
4cupsbroccoliflorets 3tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced ¾cupchoppedwalnutpieces 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
11⁄2cupsor1(15.5-ounce)canwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed
1teaspoondriedsavory Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice
1.Steamthepotatoesuntiltender,about20minutes.Setaside. 2.Steamthebroccoliuntilcrisp-tender,about7minutes.Setaside. 3.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,walnuts,and
crushedredpepper.Cookuntilthegarlicissoftened,about1minute. 4.Stirinthesteamedpotatoesandbroccoli.Addthebeansandsavoryandseasonwithsaltandblack
peppertotaste.Cookuntilheatedthrough,about5minutes.Sprinklewithlemonjuiceanddrizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonoliveoil.Serveimmediately.
EggplantWithPomegranateWalnutSauce
Makes4servings Thisrecipewasinspiredbyfesanjun,aMiddleEasterndishusuallymadewithchicken.Ifpomegranatemolassesisunavailable,makeyourownseerecipeforPomegranateMolasses.Serveoverbasmatirice.
1largeor2smalleggplants 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped ¾cupgroundwalnutpieces 1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1⁄3cuppomegranatemolasses
1tablespoonsugar 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4teaspoongroundcinnamon
1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Preheattheovento250°F.Peeltheeggplants,halvelengthwise,andcutcrosswiseinto1⁄2-inch-thickslices.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheeggplantslicesinasinglelayer,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntiltenderandbrownedonbothsides,about5minutesperside.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Transfertheeggplanttoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.
2.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Stirinthewalnutsandbroth.Stirinthepomegranatemolasses,sugar,lemonjuice,cinnamon,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow,andsimmer,uncovered,untilthesauceisslightlythickened,about20minutes.
3.Spoonthesauceovertheeggplantandsprinklewithparsley.Serveimmediately.
GardenVegetableStew
Makes4servings Thislightandcolorfulvegetablestewhasnorulesexceptthatthevegetablesaregarden-fresh,evenifnotfromyourowngarden,perhapsmadeafteratriptothefarmer'smarket.Mixandmatchveggiesaccordingtoyour"harvest."
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄2cupdrywhitewine
3mediumnewpotatoes,unpeeledandcutinto1-inchpieces 1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
2mediumzucchini,trimmed,halvedlengthwise,andcutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1mediumyellowsummersquash,trimmed,halvedlengthwise,andcutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1poundripeplumtomatoes,chopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2cupsfreshcornkernels 1cupfreshpeas 1⁄4cupfreshbasil
1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley
1tablespoonmincedfreshsavoryor1teaspoondried
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrot,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,7minutes.Addthewineandcook,uncovered,for5minutes.Stirinthepotatoes,bellpepper,andbrothandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattomediumandsimmerfor15minutes.
2.Addthezucchini,yellowsquash,andtomatoes.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste,cover,andsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretender,20to30minutes.Stirinthecorn,peas,basil,parsley,andsavory.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Simmertoblendflavors,about10minutesmore.Serveimmediately.
MediterraneanVegetableStew
Makes4servings Ifyouhavefreshherbs,byallmeansusetheminthisstewtoaddfresherflavor.Serveoverpastaorpolenta,orsimplyaccompanywithgoodcrustybread.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1mediumfennelbulb,quarteredandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1mediumzucchini,chopped 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought Salt Freshlygroundblackpepper 8ounceswhiteorporcinimushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andsliced 3cupsfreshbabyspinach 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cancannellinibeans,drainedandrinsed
1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,garlic,andbellpepper.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,7minutes.
2.Addthefennel,zucchini,tomatoes,andbroth.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste,cover,andsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.
3.Stirinthemushrooms,spinach,beans,basil,marjoram,andparsley.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Simmer10minutesmore.Serveimmediately.
PotatoAndArtichokeGratinWithSpinachAndPineNuts
Makes4servings Thissavorygratin,adornedwithchoppedpinenuts,makesasatisfyingmaindishwhenservedwithhotgrilledgarlicbreadandacrispsalad.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea15-ouncecan(notmarinated)andproceedwiththerecipeafterthefrozen-artichokecookinginstructions.
1(10-ounce)packagefrozenartichokehearts 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 5cupsfreshbabyspinach Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
2largerussetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 1⁄2cupcoarselygroundpinenuts
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila2-quartgratindishorcasserole.Ifusingfrozenartichokehearts,cooktheminasmallsaucepanofboilingsaltedwateruntiltender,about12minutes.Drainwell.Cuttheartichokeheartsintothinslicesandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,spinach,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilthespinachiswilted,stirringoccasionally,about2minutes.Stirinthebasil,thyme,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Setaside.
3.Layerhalfofthepotatoslicesinthepreparedgratindish.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Topwiththeslicedartichokes,followedbythespinachmixture.Topwithalayeroftheremainingpotatoes.
4.Inasmallbowl,combinethebrothandnutritionalyeastandstiruntilblended.Pouroverthegratin.Sprinklegroundpinenutsontopofthegratinanddrizzlewiththe1tablespoonremainingoil.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilthepotatoesaretender,about40minutes.Uncoverandbakeuntilthetopisgoldenbrown,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
Artichoke-WalnutTart
Makes4servings Theconvenienceofpackagedpuffpastryandfrozenartichokeheartsmakesthiselegantandflavorfultartsoeasytopreparethatyouwon'tneedtowaitforaspecialoccasiontoserveit.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea(drained)15-ouncecan(notmarinated)andproceedwiththerecipeafterthefrozen-artichokecookinginstructions.
1(10-ounce)packagefrozenartichokehearts 1frozenpuffpastrysheet,thawed 1⁄2cuptoastedwalnutpieces
8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 3greenonions,minced 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1tablespoonmincedfreshmarjoram,or1teaspoondried Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2ripeplumtomatoes,slicedpaperthin
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Cooktheartichokeheartsinasmallsaucepanofboilingsaltedwateruntiltender,about12minutes.Drainandsetaside.
2.Onalightlyflouredworksurface,rolloutthepastry,thenpressitintothebottomandupthesidesofa9-inchtartpanorpieplate.Trimandcrimptheedges.Partiallybakethecrustfor10minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetaside.
3.Coarselychop2oftheartichokeheartsandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheremainingartichokehearts,¾cupofthewalnuts,tofu,andgreenonionsandprocessuntilfinelychopped.Addthelemonjuice,parsley,marjoram,andsaltandpeppertotasteandprocessuntilwellblended.Spoonthemixtureintoabowlandaddtheremaining1⁄4cupwalnutsandreservedartichokes.Stirtoblend.
4.Spreadtheartichoke-walnutmixtureevenlyoverthepartiallybakedpastry.Arrangethetomatoslicesontop,overlappingslightly.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrownandthefillingishot,about25minutes.Cool10to15minutesbeforeserving.
MushroomGoulash
Makes4servings AlthoughtheheartyHungarianstewcalledgoulashistypicallymadewithbeef,chunksofjuicyportobellomushroomsfilltheroledeliciously,especiallybecausemushroomsareaprominentingredientinEasternEuropeancooking.Serveoverfreshlycookedwidenoodlessuchasfettuccine,whichhavebeenbrokenintothirds,oregg-freenoodles.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1largeyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1largerussetpotato,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
4largeportobellomushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1-inchchunks 1tablespoontomatopaste 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine
11⁄2tablespoonssweetHungarianpaprika
1teaspooncarawayseeds 11⁄2cupsfreshorcannedsauerkraut,drained
11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought
1.Inlargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,garlic,andpotato.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Addthemushroomsandcook,uncovered,3minuteslonger.Stirinthetomatopaste,wine,paprika,carawayseeds,andsauerkraut.Addthebrothandbringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandsimmeruntilthevegetablesaresoftandtheflavorisdeveloped,about30minutes.
2.Spoonabout1cupofliquidintoasmallbowl.Addthesourcream,stirringtoblend.Stirthesourcreammixturebackintothesaucepanandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.
GreenBeanAndMushroomStroganoff
Makes4servings Whileusingseitaninsteadofgreenbeanswouldcertainlymakethismoresimilartotheclassicdish,Ilikethetextureandflavorofthegreenbeansinthecreamysaucestuddedwithslicesofjuicymushrooms.Serveoverricepilafornoodles.
1poundgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchlengths 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1largeyellowonion,chopped 12ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1tablespoonsweetHungarianpaprika 2tablespoonsall-purposeflour 1tablespoontomatopaste 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine
2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought
1.Lightlysteamthegreenbeansuntiljusttender,5to7minutes.Setaside.
2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Addthemushroomsandcook,uncovered,untilmushroomsreleasetheirjuices,about3minutesmore.Stirinthepaprikaandtheflour,andcook,stirringfor1minute.Addthetomatopasteandwine,stirringuntilsmooth.
3.Addthesteamedgreenbeansandbrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretenderandthesaucethickensslightly,about20minutes.
4.Spoonabout1cupofthebrothintoasmallbowl.Addthesourcream,stirringtoblend.Stirthesourcreammixturebackintothesaucepan.Serveimmediately.
TamarindEggplantWithBellPeppersAndMango
Makes4servings Ifyouthinkeggplantisboring,thenyoujusthaven'tallowedittorealizeitsfullpotential.Liketofu,eggplantreadilyabsorbsitssurroundingflavors,sowhenmingledwithlivelyingredientssuchastamarind,chile,mango,andcilantro,theresultisanythingbutbland.Serveoverriceorquinoa.TamarindpastecanbefoundinAsianorIndianmarketsoronline.Ifunavailable,use1tablespoonlimejuiceblendedwith1teaspoonsugarormolasses,andaddneartheendofcookingtime.TheslenderAsianeggplantsareusedinthisdishbecausetheyaremoretenderandhavefewerseedsthanthelargeglobeeggplant,althoughalargeeggplantcanbesubstitutedifnecessary.
1⁄2cupoliveoil
1mediumyellowonion,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
3smallAsianeggplants,peeledandcutinto1-inchchunks 1mediumredpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1mediumyellowbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
3garliccloves,minced 1serranoorothersmallhotchile,seededandminced 2tablespoonstamarindpaste 1⁄2cupfreshorangejuice
2teaspoonslightbrownsugar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1⁄2cupfinelychoppedfreshcilantro
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addtheeggplants,redandyellowbellpeppers,garlic,andchile.Cook,covered,untilsoftened,10minutes.
2.Addthetamarindpaste,orangejuice,sugar,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaresoftandtheliquidthickensandreducesbyhalf,about20minutes.
3.Stirinthemangoandcilantroandserveimmediately.
Stir-FriedCurriedVegetables
Makes4servings Thespeedofastir-frycombineswiththeflavorsofIndiaforthiscurryinahurry.Stripsofseitanorextra-firmtofumaybeaddedforamoresubstantialdish.Serveoverfreshlycookedbrownbasmatirice.
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 2garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1mediumcarrot,sliceddiagonally 1mediumredpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
2cupsbroccoliflorets 2tablespoonswater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupslicedwhitemushrooms 1⁄2cupsnowpeas,trimmed
1ripetomato,chopped 11⁄2tablespoonshotormildcurrypasteorpowder
1cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk
1.Inalargeskilletorwok,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandgingerandcookuntilfragrant,30seconds.Addthecarrot,bellpepper,broccoli,water,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Coverandcookfor2minutes.Uncover,andstir-fry2minuteslonger.Addthemushrooms,snowpeas,andtomato.Stir-fryuntilthevegetableshavesoftened,about3to5minutes.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethecurrypastewiththecoconutmilk,stirringuntilsmooth.Pourthesauceoverthevegetablesandstir-fryuntilthevegetablesarecoatedwiththesauce,thensimmertothickenthesauce,about2minutesmore.Serveimmediately.
SpinachSoufflé
Makes4servings Ifyouthoughtyoursoufflédayswereoverwhenyouwentvegan,trythislightandflavorfulegg-freeversionmadewithtofu.Bakingpowderisusedtogetariseoutofitandwhileperhapsnotasfluffyasanegg-basedsoufflé,itstillprovidesadelicioussoufflé-likeexperience.
4tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 4cupsfreshbabyspinach Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundfirmtofu,drained 1cupall-purposeflour 1teaspoonbakingpowder ¾cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2tablespoonssoysauce
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila3quart-casseroleorroundbakingdishandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Stirinthespinachandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilthespinachiswilted,about3minutes.Setaside.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetofuandtheonionandspinachmixtureandprocessuntilblended.Addtheflour,bakingpowder,broth,soysauce,andremaining3tablespoonsoilandprocessuntilsmooth.
3.Scrapethemixtureintothepreparedcasseroleandbakeuntilfirm,about60minutes.Serveimmediately.
RoastedCauliflowerAndShallotsWithMillet
Makes4servings Theprocessofroastingheightenstheflavorofthecauliflowerandshallots,makingthemexceptionallysweetandflavorful.Whencombinedwithcreamymilletandgreenpeas,yougetauniquelydeliciousmedleyoftexturesandflavors.
1cupmillet 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1⁄2cupfrozenbabypeas
3cupssmallcauliflowerflorets 3mediumshallots,quartered 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inamediumsaucepan,bringthemilletandbrothtoaboil.Coverwithatight-fittinglidandcookuntilthebrothisabsorbed,about40minutes.Stirinthepeasandsetaside,covered,andkeepwarm.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.
2.Spreadthecauliflowerandshallotsinthepreparedbakingpananddrizzlewiththeoil.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandroastuntiltenderandlightlybrowned,turningonce,about20minutes.
3.Inalargeservingbowl,combinetheroastedcauliflowerandshallotswiththecookedmilletandpeas.Tossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
ArtichokeAndChickpeaLoaf
Makes6to8servings Thismellowyetflavorfulloafisequallydeliciousservedhot,cold,oratroomtemperature.Inadditiontoservingasanentréewithasauce(tryitwiththeHollandaze),itcanbeservedwithcrackersmuchlikeacountrypâté.Whilechickpeaflourispreferableforitsdistinctcolorandflavor,youcanuseanothertypeoffloursuchasspeltoroatflour,ifitisunavailable.Theresultingloafwillstillbedelicious,andonlyslightlylesscomplexinflavor.Note:ifservingitwholeasanappetizerpâté,youmightwanttodressitupabitbysprinklingthetopwithmincedparsleytoppedwithafewthinstripsofoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea15-ouncecan(notmarinated)andproceedwiththerecipeafterthefrozen-artichokecookinginstructions.
1largerussetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1(10-ounce)packagefrozenartichokehearts 1⁄4cupoliveoil
1largeyellowonion,chopped 11⁄2cupsor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
1⁄4cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
2tablespoonstahini 11⁄2tablespoonssoysauce
11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice
2⁄3cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)
2⁄3cupchickpeaflour
1⁄2cupnutritionalyeast
1teaspoondriedmarjoram 1teaspoondriedthyme 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄2cupchoppedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes
1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanorsquarebakingpan.Steamthepotatoandartichokehearts(ifusingfrozen)untiltender,about15minutes.Blotoffanyexcessmoistureandsetaside,reserving2oftheartichokehearts.Chopthereservedartichokeheartsandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Stirinthesteamedpotatoesandartichokehearts.
3.Spoonthepotatoandartichokemixtureintoafoodprocessor.Addthechickpeas,broth,tahini,soy
sauce,andlemonjuice,andblenduntilsmooth. 4.Inalargebowl,combinebothkindsofflour,thenutritionalyeast,marjoram,thyme,salt,and
pepperandstirtocombinewell. 5.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredients.Addthesun-driedtomatoes,parsley,andreserved
choppedartichokeheartsandmixuntilwellcombined.Scrapethemixtureintotheprepared.Bakeuntilfirmandgoldenbrown,about1hour.Letsitatroomtemperaturefor15minutesbeforeslicing.
GrilledVegetableSkewersWithMopSauce
Makes4servings Amopsauceisathinsauceusedforgrilledandbarbecuedfoods.Likemostmarinadesandbarbecuesauces,mopsaucescancontainavarietyofingredientsandrangefrommildtospicy.Ifusingwoodenskewers,soaktheminwaterforatleast1hourbeforeusetopreventburning.
1⁄2cupstrongblackcoffee
1⁄4cupsoysauce
1⁄2cupketchup
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1teaspoonhotsauce 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1largeredoryellowbellpepper,cutinto11⁄2-inchpieces
2smallzucchini,cutinto1-inchchunks 8ouncesfreshsmallwhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsedandpatteddry 6mediumshallots,halvedlengthwise 12ripecherrytomatoes
1.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethecoffee,soysauce,ketchup,oil,hotsauce,sugar,salt,andblackpepper.Simmerfor20minutes,thenkeepwarmoververylowheat.
2.Threadthebellpepper,zucchini,mushrooms,shallots,andcherrytomatoesontoskewersandarrangetheminashallowbakingdish.Pourabouthalfofthemopsauceovertheskeweredvegetablesandmarinateatroomtemperaturefor20minutes.Preheatthegrill.
3.Removetheskeweredvegetablesfromthepan,reservingthemarinade.Placetheskewersonthegrilldirectlyovertheheatsource.Grilluntilthevegetablesarebrownedandtender,turningoncehalfwaythrough,about10minutestotal.Transfertoaplatterandspoontheremainingsauceoverall.Serveimmediately.
BroiledVegetableSkewers
Placetheskeweredvegetablesonabroilerpanandplaceunderthebroiler,about4inchesfromtheheat.Broiluntiltenderandnicelybrowned,about8minutestotal,turningoncehalfwaythrough.
Pastry-WrappedPortobellos
Makes4servings Mushroomsareagoodsourceoffiber,Bvitamins,potassium,iron,zinc,andotherminerals.It'simportantthatthemushroomsandstuffingarecompletelycoolandblotteddrybeforewrappinginpastry,otherwisethepastrywillbecomesoggy.Thesepastry-wrappedmushroomsmakeanattractiveanddeliciousentréeservedwithMadeiraSauceorBasicBrownSauce.Ifyouwanttobulkupthestuffingabit,addsomechoppedseitantothestuffingmixture.
5largeportobellomushrooms,lightlyrinsedandpatteddry 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumbunchgreenonions,chopped 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedwalnuts
1tablespoonsoysauce 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1sheetfrozenpuffpastry,thawed
1.Stemthemushroomsandreserve.Carefullyscrapethegillsoutofthemushroomsandset4ofthemushroomcapsaside.Chopthefifthmushroomandthereservedstemsandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthechoppedmushrooms,greenonions,andwalnuts,andcook,stirringfor5minutes.Transfertoalargebowlandsetasidetocool.
3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonofoil.Addthereservedmushroomcapsandcookuntiltheysoftenslightly.Sprinklewithsoysauceandcookuntiltheliquidevaporates.Setasideonpapertowelstocoolanddrainanyliquid.
4.Addthebreadcrumbs,thyme,andsaltandpeppertotastetothecookedmushroommixture.Mixwell,thensetasideuntilcompletelycool.Preheattheovento425°F.
5.Unfoldthepuffpastrysheetonalightlyflouredworksurfaceandquarter.Rollouteachpieceofpastryslightlytomakea5-inchsquare.Centereachmushroomcaponapastrysquare,gillsideup.Pressone-fourthofthestuffingmixtureintoeachmushroomcap.Foldthepastryovereachmushroomtoenclose,overlappingslightly.Presstheedgestogethertoseal.Setthebundles,seamsidedown,onabakingsheet.Useasmallknifetocutafewsmallsteamventsinthetopsofthepastry.Bakeuntilthepastryisgoldenbrown,about12minutes.Serveimmediately.
Spinach,WhiteBean,AndPineNutStrudel
Makes4to6servings Tenderbabyspinachisdelicious,goodforyou,andeasytouse.Itcombineswellwithcreamywhitebeansandcrunchypinenutsinflakypastryforastrudelvaguelyreminiscentofspanakopita.Sincepinenutscanbeabitpricey,usewalnutsinsteadforamoreeconomicalalternative.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 3mediumshallots,minced 2garliccloves,minced 9ouncesfreshbabyspinach,chopped 11⁄2cupsor1(15.5-ounce)canwhitebeans,drained,rinsed,andmashed
1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
¾teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1sheetfrozenpuffpastry,thawed 1⁄2cupchoppedpinenuts
1.Inasaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,3minutes.Addthespinach,andcook,uncovered,stirringuntilthespinachiswiltedandanyliquidisevaporated,3to5minutesandtransfertoalargebowl.
2.Addthebeanstothespinachmixture.Addthelemonjuice,oregano,salt,andpepper,stirringtomixwell.Refrigeratetocoolcompletely.
3.Preheattheovento425°F.Coverabakingsheetwithparchmentpaperandsetaside.Rolloutthepuffpastryonaflatworksurfaceandsprinklewithabout1⁄3ofthepinenuts.Spreadthecooledspinachmixtureevenlyacrossthedoughandsprinklewithabout1⁄3moreofthepinenuts.Foldthesidesinandthenrollup.Placethestrudelonthepreparedbakingsheet,seamsidedown.Sprinklethetopwiththeremainingpinenuts,pressinggentlywithyourhandsotheysticktothepastry.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,20to25minutes.Serveimmediately.
RoastedVegetableStrudel
Makes4to6servings Roastingthevegetablesgivesthemadeeprichflavorthatcombineswithwhitebeansandthymetomakeatantalizingfillingfortheflakypastryinthisdeliciousstrudel.ServeitasalightandlovelydinnerentréeonitsownorwithadrizzleofHollandazeSauce
1mediumredonion,halvedandthinlysliced 1mediumredoryellowbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchstrips
12asparagusspears,toughendstrimmed 1smallzucchini,cutinto3-inch-longstrips 8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andchopped 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
3tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3ripeplumtomatoes,halvedlengthwiseandcutintostrips 2cupsfreshspinachleaves,stemmedandcoarselychopped 1teaspoondriedthyme 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canwhitebeans,drained,rinsed,andmashed
6sheetsfrozenphyllodough,thawed*
1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Inalargebowl,combinetheonion,bellpepper,asparagus,zucchini,mushrooms,carrots,andoliveoil,tossingtocoat.Sprinklethevegetableswithsaltandblackpeppertotaste,thentransfertoa9x13-inchbakingpanandroastuntiltender,about30minutes.
2.Transfertheroastedvegetablestoalargebowl.Addthetomatoes,spinachleaves,andthyme,andstirtomixwell.
3.Blotoffanymoisturefromthebeansandaddthemtothevegetables.Mixwellandsetasidetocool,drainingoffanyliquidthatmayremaininthevegetables.
4.Whenthevegetablesarecompletelycool,place1sheetofphyllodoughonaflatworksurface.Brushwithsomeofthemeltedmargarine.Topwithasecondpieceofphylloandbrushwithmeltedmargarine.Repeatwiththeremainingphyllosheetsandmeltedmargarine.Spoonthevegetablemixturelengthwisedownthecenterofthephyllo,spreadingittowithin1inchoftheedge.Foldintheshortedgesabout1inch,thentuckinthesidesandrollup.Placetheroll,seamsidedown,onalargebakingsheet.Brushthestrudelwiththeremainingmeltedmargarine.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Letstandfor5minutesbeforeslicing.
*Ifyoudon'thavetimetofusswithphyllopastry,youcanmakethisstrudelusingthawedfrozenpuffpastryinstead.
IndonesianVegetableStew
Makes4to6servings Tamarind,coconutmilk,andchilescombinewithherbsandspicestotransformeverydayvegetablesintoarichandexotic-tastingstew.
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1yellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1or2freshhotchiles,seededandminced 1tablespoongratedfreshginger 1largerussetpotato,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1mediumeggplant,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
8ouncesgreenbeans,cutinto1-inchpieces 2cupssmallcauliflowerflorets 11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 2tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄2teaspoongroundturmeric
1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1tablespoontamarindpaste 1tablespoonlightbrownsugar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 3tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro 2tablespoonsmincedscallions,forgarnish
1.Heattheoilinalargepotovermediumheat.Addtheonion,garlic,chile,andginger.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.
2.Addthepotato,eggplant,greenbeans,cauliflower,broth,tomatoes,soysauce,andturmeric.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaretender,stirringoccasionally,about45minutes.
3.Uncover,reduceheattolow,andaddthecoconutmilk,tamarindpaste,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Theamountofsaltneededdependsonthesaltinessofyourbroth.Simmeruncovered,untilthesaucethickens,stirringoccasionally,about10minutes.Stirinthelimejuice.Servehot,sprinkledwithcilantroandscallions,ifusing.
MoroccanVegetableStew
Makes4servings Despitethelonglistofingredients,thisrecipecomestogethereasily.Inordertogivethecomplexflavorstimetoblendtogether,thisisbestmadeadayaheadofwhenyouplantoserveit.Theflavorswillthenhaveachancetomeld,forwonderfulsweetandsavoryflavorlayers.
1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumyellowonions,chopped 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamonorallspice
1⁄2teaspoongroundginger
1⁄2teaspoonsweetorsmokedpaprika
1⁄2teaspoonsaffronorturmeric
1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 8ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 2cupspeeled,seeded,anddicedwintersquash 1largerussetorotherbakingpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater
11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed
¾cupfrozenpeas 1⁄2cuppitteddriedplums(prunes)
1teaspoonlemonzest Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cuppittedgreenolives
1tablespoonmincedfreshcilantroorparsley,forgarnish 1⁄2cuptoastedsliveredalmonds,forgarnish
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionsandcarrots,cover,andcookfor5minutes.Stirinthecumin,cinnamon,ginger,paprika,andsaffron.Cook,uncovered,stirring,for30seconds.Addthetomatoes,greenbeans,squash,potato,andbrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretender,about20minutes.
2.Addthechickpeas,peas,driedplums,andlemonzest.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirintheolivesandsimmer,uncovered,untiltheflavorsareblended,about10minutes.Sprinklewithcilantroandalmondsandserveimmediately.
STUFFEDVEGETABLES
BellPeppersStuffedWithWhiteBeans,Mushrooms,AndWalnuts
Makes4servings Themellowflavorofthestuffingcomplementsthenaturalsweetnessofthepeppers.Useallofonecolorbellpepperortwoofeach,asdesired.Ifyouusedillweedinsteadofparsley,thestuffingwillhaveadecidedlyEasternEuropeanflavorthatwouldbesupportedbytheadditionofsomecookedbarleyifyouhaveitonhand.
2largeor4smallredoryellowbellpeppers 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,minced 2garliccloves,minced 12ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andchopped 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canswhitebeans,drained,rinsed,andmashed 1cupfinelychoppedwalnuts 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyordillweed 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Cutthebellpeppersinhalflengthwiseandremovetheseedsandmembranes.Cookthepeppersinapotofboilingwatertosoftenslightly,3to4minutes.Drainandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandmushroomsandcook,uncovered,5minuteslonger.Addthebeans,walnuts,parsley,and1⁄4cupofthebreadcrumbstothemushroommixture.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotasteandmixwell.
3.Stuffthesoftenedpepperhalveswiththeenoughofthestuffingmixturetofillthepeppers(1⁄2to1cup,dependingonthesizeofthepepper)andarrangestuffingsideupinthepreparedbakingpan.Coverwithfoilandbakefor20minutes.Uncover,sprinklewiththeremainingbreadcrumbs,andcontinuebakinguntilthepeppersarehotandthecrumbsaregoldenbrown,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
QuinoaAndPintoBean–StuffedPeppers
Makes4servings Bellpepperscomeinallsortsofcolors,fromorangetoblack.IgenerallypreferredoryellowbecauseIthinktheyhavethesweetestflavorandtheyareusuallyasreadilyavailableasthecommongreenbellpepper,whichtendstobemoreonthebitterside.
21⁄2cupswater
1cupquinoa,wellrinsed Salt 4largeredoryellowbellpeppers 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedredonion
1garlicclove,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drained,rinsed,andmashed
3tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantroorparsley Freshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inamediumsaucepan,bring2cupsofthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Stirinthequinoa,saltthewater,reducetheheattolow,cover,andsimmerfor25minutes.Removefromheatandsetaside.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.
2.Sliceoffthetopsofthepeppersandremovetheseedsandmembranes.Chopthepeppertopsandreserve.Cookthepeppersinapotofboilingwateruntilslightlysoftened,3to4minutes.Drainandsetaside,cutsidedown.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandreservedpeppertops.Coverandcookuntiltender,about5minutes.Stirinthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthecookedquinoa,beans,cilantro,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Mixwell.
4.Fillthepepperswiththequinoamixture,packingwell(1⁄2to1cupofstuffingeach,dependingonthesizeofthepepper),andplaceuprightinthepreparedbakingpan.Addtheremaining1⁄2cupwatertothebakingpan,covertightlywithfoil,andbakeuntilthepeppersaretenderandthestuffingishot,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.
Millet-StuffedBellPeppersWithWatercressAndOrange
Makes4servings Milletmakesagreatstuffingbecauseitcompressesnicelyintothepeppers.Inthisstuffing,themildyetflavorfulgrainisaugmentedbythepepperybiteofwatercressandthesweetnessoforange.
3cupswater 1cupmillet Salt 4mediumredoryellowbellpeppers 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumredonion,minced 2cupscoarselychoppedstemmedwatercress 1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander
Freshlygroundblackpepper 1sweetseedlessorange,peeledandchopped 1cupfreshorangejuice
1.Inalargesaucepan,bring2cupsofwatertoaboiloverhighheat.Stirinthemilletandsaltthewater.Cover,reduceheattolow,andsimmeruntiltender,about35minutes.Setaside.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.
2.Cutthebellpeppersinhalflengthwiseandremovetheseedsandmembranes.Cookthepeppersinapotofboilingwaterfor3to4minutestosoftenslightly.Drainandsetaside.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthewatercressandcookuntilwilted,about3minutes.Stirinthecorianderandseasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Setaside.
4.Addthecookedmilletandtheorangepiecestothewatercressmixtureandstirtocombinewell.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
5.Tightlypackthepepperswiththestuffing(about1⁄2to1cupeach,dependingonthesizeofthepepper)andplacetheminthepreparedbakingpan.Pourtheorangejuiceintothebottomofthebakingdishandcoverwithfoil.Bakeuntilthepeppersaretender,about30minutes.Serveimmediately.
CabbageRollsStuffedWithBulgurAndChickpeas
Makes4to6servings Stuffedcabbagerollsaregreatcoldweatherfareandcanbeassembledinadvancetoheatandserveforaone-dishmealonabusyweeknight.Allowtwoorthreerollsperperson,dependingonwhatelseyou'reserving.
1largeheadgreencabbage,cored 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 1cupmedium-grindbulgur 2cupswater Salt 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drained,rinsed,andmashed
2tablespoonsmincedfreshdillweedor1tablespoondried Freshlygroundblackpepper 2cupstomatojuice
1.Carefullyremove12largeleavesfromthecabbage,reservingtheremainingcabbageforanotheruse.Steamthecabbageleavesuntilsoftened,8to10minutes.Setasidetocool.
2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcook,covered,untilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthebulgur,water,and1⁄2teaspoonofsalt.Bringtoaboil.Cover,reduceheattolow,andsimmeruntilthebulgurhasabsorbedthewater,about15minutes.Transfertoalargebowl.Addthebeanstothebulgurmixturealongwiththedillweedandsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwell.
3.Placethecabbageleaves,oneatime,onaflatworksurface,ribsidedown.Placeabout1⁄3cupofthestuffingmixtureatthestemendofeachleaf.Beginningatthestemend,rolluptheleafaroundthestuffing,tuckinginthesidesoftheleafasyourollitup.Repeattheprocesswiththeremainingleavesandstuffing.
4.Pour1cupofthetomatojuiceintoalargedeepskilletwithalid.Arrangethestuffedcabbagerollsinthepot,seamsidedown.Pourtheremaining1cuptomatojuiceoverthecabbagerolls.Coverandcookoverlowheatuntiltender,20to30minutes.Serveimmediately.
Sweet-And-SourKashaCabbageRolls
Makes4to6servings Theseheartycabbagerolls,bathedinatangysweetandsoursauce,arestuffedwithtastymixtureofwalnuts,raisins,andkasha,alsoknownasbuckwheatgroats.Variation:usericeinplaceofthekasha,increasingthecookingtimetoabout30minutesoruntilthericeistender.
1largeheadgreencabbage,cored 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 1mediumcarrot,grated 1cupkasha(buckwheatgroats) 2cupswater Salt 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1⁄3cupgoldenraisins
1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley
Freshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2cupstomatojuice
1⁄4cuplightbrownsugar
2tablespoonscidervinegar
1.Carefullyremove12largeleavesfromthecabbage,reservingtheremainingcabbageforanotheruse.Steamthecabbageleavesuntilsoftened,8to10minutes.Setasidetocool.
2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcook,covered,untilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthecarrot,kasha,water,and1⁄2teaspoonofsalt.Bringtoaboil.Cover,reduceheattolow,andsimmeruntilthekashahasabsorbedthewater,about15minutes.Stirinthewalnuts,raisins,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwell,cover,andsetasidefor10minutes.
3.Placethecabbageleaves,oneatime,onaflatworksurface,ribsidedown.Placeabout1⁄3cupofthestuffingmixtureatthestemendofeachleaf.Beginningatthestemend,rolluptheleafaroundthestuffing,tuckinginthesidesoftheleafasyourollitup.Repeattheprocesswithremainingleavesandstuffing.
4.Inamediumbowl,combinethetomatojuice,sugar,andvinegarandstirtoblend.Pourhalfofthejuicemixtureintoalargedeepskilletwithalid.Arrangethefilledcabbagerollsinthepot,seamsidedown.Pourtheremainingjuicemixtureoverthecabbagerolls.Coverandcookoverlowheatuntiltender,20to30minutes.Serveimmediately.
StuffedEggplantRolls
Makes4servings Insteadoftheusualstuffedeggplantdishes,thisoneinvolvesrollingupindividualslicesofeggplantthathavebeenspreadwithazestymixtureofraisins,garlic,pinenuts,andsun-driedtomatoes.Therolledbundlesarethentoppedwitharichmarinarasauceandbakeduntiltender.
1largeor2mediumeggplants Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 2greenonions,chopped 1⁄4cupgroundpinenuts
2tablespoonsfinelychoppedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes 3tablespoonsgoldenraisins 3tablespoonsveganParmesanorParmasio 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 2cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilalargebakingsheetanda9x13-inchbakingpanandsetside.Cuttheeggplantslengthwiseinto1⁄4-inch-thickslicesandarrangethemonthepreparedbakingsheet.Bakeuntilpartiallysoftened,about15minutes.Removefromtheoven,sprinklewithsaltandpeppertotaste,andsetasidetocool.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,greenonions,andpinenutsandcook,stirringfor1minute.Stirinthetomatoes,raisins,Parmesan,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwell.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
3.Spreadabout2tablespoonsofthestuffingmixtureontoeachofthesoftenedeggplantslicesandrolluptheeggplant.Arrangetheeggplantbundles,seamsidedown,inthepreparedbakingpan.Topwiththemarinarasauce,covertightlywithfoil,andbakeuntiltenderandhot,about30minutes.Serveimmediately.
Orzo-And-Spinach–StuffedEggplant
Makes4servings TocomplementthisGreek-inspireddish,topwithasprinklingofTofuFetaandservewithaGreekGoddessSalad
2mediumeggplants,halvedlengthwise 1⁄2cuporzo
2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupsfreshbabyspinach 1⁄2cuptoastedpinenuts
1.Useasmallsharpknifetocuta1⁄4-inch-thickperimeterinsideeacheggplanthalf,thenscoopouttheflesh,leavingtheshellintact.Chopthefleshandsetaside.Steamtheeggplantshellsuntilsoftened,about7minutes.Setasidetocool.
2.Inapotofsaltedboilingwater,cooktheorzountiljusttender,about5minutes.Drainandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,choppedeggplant,oregano,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntiltheeggplantistender,about10minutes.Stirinthespinachandcoverandcookuntilthespinachiswilted,about5minutes.Removefromtheheatandstirinthecookedorzoandthepinenuts.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
4.Dividethestuffingmixtureamongtheeggplantshellsandtransfertothepreparedbakingpan,stuffingsideup.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhotandtender,about30minutes.Serveimmediately.
Couscous-StuffedEggplant
Makes4servings Thecouscousstuffingisembellishedwithsweetgoldenraisins,crunchywalnuts,andredbellpepper,makingitascolorfulasitisdelicious.
2mediumeggplants,halvedlengthwise 2cupswater 1cupcouscous 2cupswater 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1⁄2cupgoldenraisins
1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro,forgarnish
1.Useasmallsharpknifetocuta1⁄4-inch-thickperimeterinsideeacheggplanthalf,thenscoopouttheflesh,leavingtheshellintact.Choptheeggplantfleshandsetaside.Steamtheeggplantshellsuntilsoftened,7to8minutes.Setasidetocool.
2.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboil.Addthecouscous,cover,andremovefromheat.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookfor5minutes.Stirinthebellpepperandchoppedeggplantandseasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntiltheeggplantistender,about10minutes.Removefromtheheatandstirinthecookedcouscous,walnuts,raisins,coriander,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Mixwell,thentaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
4.Dividethestuffingamongtheeggplantshellsandtransferthemtothepreparedbakingpan,stuffingsideup.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhot,about30minutes.Sprinklewithparsleyandserveimmediately.
Potato-And-Artichoke–StuffedPortobelloMushrooms
Makes4servings Whenyouusethelargemeatyportobellomushrooms,stuffedmushroomcapssuddenlybecomeaheartymaindish,andnutritiousaswell,thankstoasavorystuffingofpotatoesandartichokes.Theboldflavorofartichokes(anditsnaturalaffinitytomushrooms)makesasauceunnecessary,althoughadrizzleofHollandazeorBasicBrownSaucecanmakeagoodthingevenbetter.
1poundYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1tablespoonveganmargarine 2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2cupscannedorcookedfrozenartichokehearts
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedonion
3garliccloves,minced 1teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor1⁄2teaspoondried
4largeportobellomushroomcaps,lightlyrinsedandpatteddry 1⁄4teaspoonsweetpaprika
1.Steamthepotatoesuntiltender,about15minutes.Transferthesteamedpotatoestoalargebowl.Addthemargarine,nutritionalyeast,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mashwell.Finelychopthecookedorcannedartichokeheartsandaddthemtothepotatoes.Stirtocombineandsetaside.
2.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandcook,uncovered,1minutelonger.Addthethymeandsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookfor5minutestoblendtheflavors.Stirtheonionmixtureintothepotatomixtureandmixuntilwellblended.
3.Usetheedgeofateaspoontoscrapeoutanddiscardthebrowngillsfromtheundersidesofthemushroomcaps.Carefullyspoonthestuffingmixtureintothemushroomcaps,packingthemtightlyandsmoothingthetops.
4.Transferthestuffedmushroomstothepreparedbakingpananddrizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonoil.Sprinklewithpaprika,covertightlywithfoil,andbakeuntilthemushroomshavesoftenedandthestuffingishot,about20minutes.Uncoverandcookuntilthestuffingislightlybrowned,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
Peruvian-InspiredStuffedPotatoes
Makes4servings Ifyou'retiredofthesameoldbakedpotatoes,thisstuffingmadewithblackolivesandraisinsissuretowakeupyourtastebuds.Theadditionofprotein-richtofuelevatesthesetastyspudstomain-dishstatus.
4largebakingpotatoes,unpeeled 2tablespoonsplus1teaspoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,minced 2garliccloves,minced 8ouncessofttofu,drainedandmashed 1⁄3cupraisins
1⁄3cupbrine-curedblackolives,pittedandchopped
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Plainunsweetenedsoymilk,asneeded
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Piercethepotatoeswithaforkandbakeuntilsoft,about1hour.Whencoolenoughtohandle,cutthepotatoesinhalflengthwiseand,leavingtheshellsintact,scoopoutthefleshandtransfertoalargebowl.Mashwellandsetaside.Reducetheoventemperatureto375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.
2.Inlargeskillet,heatthe2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcoverandcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Addthegarlicandcook,uncovered,1minutelonger.Stirinthetofu,raisins,olives,parsley,andoregano.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandcookfor5minutestoblendflavors.Addthemixturetothemashedpotatoesandmixwelltocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Ifthestuffingseemstoodry,addalittlesoymilktomoisten.
3.Fillthepotatoshellsevenlywiththestuffingandarrangeinthepreparedpan.Drizzleeachpotatowiththeremaining1teaspoonoil.Bakeuntilthetopsbrownlightlyandthepotatoesareheatedthrough,15to20minutes.Serveimmediately.
PotatoesStuffedWithFennelAndPeas
Makes4servings Theadditionoftarragonamplifiesthefaintlylicoriceflavorofthefennelintheselovelystuffedpotatoesstuddedwithshadesofgreenfromthefennel,peas,greenonions,andherbs.
4largebakingpotatoes,unpeeled 2tablespoonsoliveoil,plusmoretodrizzleontop 1smallyellowonion,chopped 1mediumfennelbulb,minced 4greenonions,minced 1⁄2cupfrozenbabypeas
1teaspoonmincedfreshtarragonor1⁄2teaspoondried
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley Unsweetenedsoymilk,asneeded
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Piercethepotatoeswithaforkandbakeuntilsoft,about1hour.Whencoolenoughtohandle,cutthepotatoesinhalflengthwiseand,leavingtheshellsintact,scoopoutthefleshandtransfertoalargebowl.Mashwellandsetaside.Reducetheoventemperatureto375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpan.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandfennel.Coverandcookuntiltender,stirringoccasionally,about10minutes.Stirinthegreenonions,peas,tarragon,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookfor2minutestoblendtheflavors.
3.Addthefennelmixturetothemashedpotatoesandaddtheparsley;mixwelltocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Ifthefillingseemstoodry,addalittlesoymilktomoisten.
4.Fillthepotatoshellsevenlywiththefillingandarrangeinthepreparedbakingpan.Drizzleeachpotatowithalittleoliveoil.Bakeuntilthetopsbrownlightlyandpotatoesareheatedthrough,about15minutes.Serveimmediately.
GreatStuffedPumpkin
Makes6servings Oneofmyrecipetesters,KimHammond,createdthisrecipeforapumpkincookingcontestatherchurchlastyear.Shesaiditwasfuntoshowthekidsawholecookedpumpkinratherthanjustoutofacan.Bestofall,shewonthecontest.Trythisprize-winningrecipetoletyourkitchenfillwiththearomaofbakedpumpkin.Ifyou'renotafanofrosemary,substitutethyme,sage,oracombinationoffreshordriedherbs.
2smallpiepumpkins 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumyellowonions,minced 3celeryribs,minced 3mediumcarrots,minced 1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater
1teaspoonsalt 3cupscookedbrownrice 2teaspoonsfreshrosemaryor1teaspoondried 2teaspoonsfreshmincedsageor1teaspoondried 1teaspoonfreshmincedthymeor1⁄2teaspoondried
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄2cupunsaltedroastedpumpkinseeds(pepitas)*
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Cutthetopsoffthepumpkinsandscoopoutseedsandmembranesanddiscard.(Ifyouwanttoroasttheseeds,seenotebelow.)
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonions,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addtheceleryandcarrots.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthebrothandsaltandsimmerfor10minutes.Addthecookedrice,rosemary,sage,thyme,pepper,andpumpkinseeds.
3.Dividethericemixturebetweenthetwohollowed-outpumpkins.Placethepumpkinsinthepreparedpanandcovertightlywithfoil.Bakeuntilthepumpkinsaresoft,butnotcollapsing,about11⁄2hours.Serveimmediately.
*Ifroastedpumpkinseedsareunavailable,youcanmakeyourownusingtheseedsfromthepumpkins.Removeanypulpadheringtotheseedsandrinsetheseedsinacolander.Patdry.Spreadtheseedsevenlyinasinglelayeronalightlyoiledbakingsheet.Bakeat350°Funtillightlybrown,about10minutes.
ButtercupSquashStuffedWithPistachio-ApricotRice
Makes4servings Buttercupsquashismygo-tosquashforstuffing.Notonlyisthedeeporangefleshcharacteristicallysweet,butitalsohasanicelargecavity,idealforstuffingandisslightlysquat,providingareasonablyflatbottomandtopforstandingupinthebakingdish.Ifbuttercupsquashisunavailable,substituteanothersweetwintersquash.Tomakecuttingthesquasheasier,microwaveitforafewminutestoslightlysoftenthehardouterskin.Note:Ifyourdriedapricotsaredifficulttomince,soaktheminhotwaterfor10minutestosoftenthem.
1largebuttercupsquash,halvedcrosswiseandseeded 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1largeyellowonion,chopped 1cupbrownbasmatirice Salt 2cupswater 1⁄2cupdriedapricots,minced
1⁄2cupchoppedunsaltedshelledpistachios
3tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro 1teaspoongroundcoriander Freshlygroundblackpepper
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Placethesquashhalves,cutsidedown,inthepreparedbakingpan.Add1⁄4inchofwater,covertightly,andbakeuntilalmosttender,about30minutes.
2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntiltender,about5minutes.Addtherice,salttotaste,andwaterandbringtoaboil.Cover,reduceheattolow,andsimmeruntilthericeiscooked,about30minutes.Removefromtheheatandsetaside.
3.Removethesquashhalvesfromtheovenandcarefullyturnthemover,cutsideup. 4.Fluffthericewithaforkandaddtheapricots,pistachios,cilantro,andcoriander.Seasonwithsalt
andpeppertotaste.Dividethestuffingbetweenthesquashhalves,packingtightly.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhot,20to30minutes.Serveimmediately.
Fruit-StuddedMillet-StuffedAcornSquash
Makes4servings Asweetandsavorymilletstuffingdottedwiththecolorsofautumnturnsacornsquashintoatastymaincourse.
4smallacornsquash Salt 2tablespoonsoliveoil 5greenonions,minced 1mediumcarrot,grated 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1cupmillet 2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1(8-ounce)cancrushedpineapple,welldrained 2tablespoonsgoldenraisins 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram
Freshlygroundblackpepper
1.Cutasmallsliceoffthebottomofeachsquashsotheystandupright.Cutthetopoffeachsquash,reservingthetopstouseaslids.Scoopoutanddiscardtheseedsandpulp.Seasonthesquashcavitieswithsaltandsetaside.
2.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila10-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegreenonions,carrot,andgingerandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Addthemillet,thebroth,andabout1⁄2teaspoonofsalt.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthemilletistender,about30minutes.
3.Addthepineapple,raisins,marjoram,andsaltandpeppertotastetothecookedmillet,stirringtomixwell.Spoonthemilletmixtureintothesquashcavities,packingtightly.Setthetopsbackonthesquashesandarrangetheminthepreparedpan.Pourabout1⁄2inchofhotwaterintothepan.Covertightlywithfoil.Bakeuntilthesquashesaretenderbutnotcollapsing,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.
BlackBean,Rice,AndMango-StuffedSquash
Makes4servings Thevividcolorcontrastsanddelectableflavorssetthisstuffedsquashapart.Ifyoucanfindthesuper-sweetbrilliantlyorange-fleshedkabochasquash,pleasebuyit—it'sthebest-tastingsquashontheplanet.Ifyoucan'tfindasquashwithalargecavity,usetwosmallersquashes.
1largesweetwintersquash,halvedandseeded Salt 1tablespoonoliveoil 6greenonions,minced 1tablespoongratedfreshginger 1smallhotormildchile,seededandminced 2cupscookedbrownrice 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed
2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 2teaspoonssugar 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley
Freshlygroundblackpepper 1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andchopped
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Seasonthesquashhalveswithsaltandplacetheminthepreparedpan,cutsidedown.Add1⁄4inchofwatertothepanandcovertightly.Bakeuntilslightlysoftened,about20minutes.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegreenonions,ginger,andchileandcookuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Transfertoalargebowl.Addthecookedrice,beans,lemonjuice,sugar,andparsleyandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixthoroughlytocombinewell,thentaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
3.Turntheroastedsquashhalvesover,cutsideup,andfillthecavitieswiththestuffing,packingtightly.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilthestuffingishotandthesquashistender,35to45minutes.Serveimmediately.
Sesame-StuffedSpaghettiSquash
Makes4servings Spaghettisquashisjustplainfun—what'snottolikeaboutasquashthatcombsouttolooklikespaghetti?Itcanbeadieter'sdreamwhenbathedinmarinarasauce,butit'salsoterrificcloakedinatantalizingsesamesauceandreturnedtoitsshellforaquickbake.Blacksesameseedsprovideacontrastinggarnish,butregularsesameseedscanbeusedinsteadifblackonesareunavailable.
1largespaghettisquash 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1⁄2cupchoppedonion
1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1⁄2cupfrozenpeas,thawed
3tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro 1⁄3cuptahini(sesamepaste)
3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1⁄2cupwater
2tablespoonsblacksesameseeds,forgarnish
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Piercethesquashwithaforkandplaceitonungreasedbakingsheet.Bakeuntiljusttender,about45minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetasidetocool.Lowertheoventemperatureto350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.
2.Whenthesquashiscoolenoughtohandle,cutitinhalflengthwiseandremoveanddiscardtheseeds.Useaforktoscoopoutthe"spaghetti"strandsandreservealongwiththeshells.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntiltender,about5minutes.Stirintheginger,carrot,andpeasandcook,uncovered,1minutelonger.Addthereservedsquashpulpandcilantroandsetaside.Inasmallbowl,combinethetahini,soysauce,sesameoil,andwater,stirringuntilwellblended.Addmorewaterifnecessarytomakeasmoothandcreamysauce.Stirasmuchofthesauceintothestuffingmixtureasneededtomoisten.Tossgentlytocombine.
4.Spoonthemixtureintothesquashshellsandarrangetheminthepreparedpan.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntilhot,about20minutes.Drizzlewithanyremainingsauceandgarnishwithblacksesameseeds.Serveimmediately.
ThreeSistersStuffedSquash
Makes4servings Thisisagreatwaytoassembleareunionofthe"threesisters"ofIroquoislore:squash,corn,andbeans.Notsurprisingly,theflavorsofthesethreecomplementaryingredientsmergedeliciouslyinthisautumnalmaindish.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 2garliccloves,minced 1hotormildchile,seededandminced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drained,rinsed,andmashed
1cupfreshorfrozencornkernels 2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantroorparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1largebuttercuporotherwintersquash,halvedandseeded 1cuphotwater
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandchileandcook,uncovered,untilfragrant,about1minute.
2.Addthebeans,corn,cilantro,andsaltandpeppertotastetotheskillet.Mixwell,thenspoonthestuffingmixtureintothesquashcavities,packingtightly.
3.Placethestuffedsquashhalvesinthepreparedpan.Pourthewaterintothebottomofthebakingdishandcovertightlywithfoil.Bakeuntilthesquashistender,about11⁄2hours.Serveimmediately.
WinterSquashWithForbiddenRiceStuffing
Makes4servings Thesophisticatedappealofblackforbiddenriceaddsmorethandramatothisdish—italsohasawonderfulnuttyflavorvaguelyreminiscentofpopcorn.LookforitinnaturalfoodstoresandAsianmarkets.
1largekabochasquashorotherlargewintersquash,halvedandseeded Salt 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 6greenonions,minced 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2cupsliveredalmonds
2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 2cupscookedblackforbiddenrice 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro
Freshlygroundblackpepper 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Seasonthesquashhalveswithsaltandplacetheminthepreparedpan,cutsidedown.Add1⁄4inchofwatertothepanandcovertightlywithfoil.Bakeuntilslightlysoftened,about20minutes.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat;addthegreenonions,garlic,almonds,andginger,andcookuntilthealmondsareslightlytoasted,about5minutes.Transfertoalargebowl.Addtherice,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixthoroughlytocombinewell,thentaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
3.Turntheroastedsquashhalvesover,cutsideup,andfillthesquashcavitieswiththestuffing,packingtightly.Coverandbakeuntilthestuffingishotandthesquashistender,about45minutes.Drizzlewithtoastedsesameoilbeforeserving.Serveimmediately.
Walnut-And-Cranberry–StuffedSweetPotatoes
Makes4servings Ithinkit'stimethatsweetpotatoesregainsomerespectattheThanksgivingdinnertable.Bakedandstuffedwithadelectablewalnutandcranberrystuffing,thesebeautieswillmakeyouforgetaboutthatmarshmallow-toppedglopthatdominatedholidayspast.
4largesweetpotatoes,unpeeled 1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedredonion
1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
1tablespoonveganmargarine 1tablespoonpuremaplesyrup Salt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
2teaspoonswalnutoil(optional)
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Piercethepotatoeswithaforkandbakeuntilsoft,about1hour.Whencoolenoughtohandle,cutthepotatoesinhalflengthwiseand,leavingtheshellsand1⁄4-inch-wideperimeterofthefleshintact,scoopoutthemiddleofthepotatoesandplacetheminabowl.Mashwellandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthewalnuts,cranberries,andmargarine.Addthemixturetothemashedsweetpotatoes.Addthemaplesyrupandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwelltocombine.
3.Fillthepotatoshellswiththefillingandarrangeonabakingsheet.Bakeuntilthepotatoesareheatedthrough,about15minutes.Drizzleeachpotatowithalittlewalnutoil,ifusing.Serveimmediately.
SicilianStuffedTomatoes
Makes4servings Siciliancuisine,withitssweetandsavoryflavorcombinations,variesgreatlyfromthatofthemainland.TheselusciousstuffedtomatoesaretypicallySicilian,rightdowntotheuseofcouscous,raisins,andorangezest.
2cupswater 1cupcouscous Salt 3greenonions,minced 1⁄3cupgoldenraisins
1teaspoonfinelygratedorangezest 4largeripetomatoes 1⁄3cuptoastedpinenuts
1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley
Freshlygroundblackpepper 2teaspoonsoliveoil
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Stirinthecouscousandsalttotasteandremovefromtheheat.Stirinthegreenonions,raisins,andorangezest.Coverandsetasidefor5minutes.
2.Cuta1⁄2-inch-thicksliceoffthetopofeachofthetomatoes.Scoopoutthepulp,keepingthetomatoshellsintact.Chopthepulpandplaceitinalargebowl.Addthecouscousmixturealongwiththepinenuts,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwell.
3.Fillthetomatoeswiththemixtureandplacetheminthepreparedpan.Drizzlethetomatoeswiththeoil,coverwithfoil,andbakeuntilhot,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.
Spaghetti-StuffedTomatoes
Makes4servings Ifanyspaghettiisremainingafteryou'vestuffedthetomatoes,reheatitwhenreadytoserveandarrangeitonplatestoserveasnestsforthebakedtomatoes.Tosavetime,youcouldusejarredmarinarasauceinsteadofmakingyourowntomatosauce.Thisisafundishtoservechildrenbecausetheygettoeattheirspaghettioutoftheirownlittletomatobowl.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 1(15.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 2tablespoonsoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,minced 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
6ouncesspaghetti 4largeripetomatoes 1⁄2cupcoarselygroundwalnuts
1.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,1minute.Stirinthecrushedtomatoes,sun-driedtomatoes,parsley,basil,oregano,salt,andpepper.Simmer,stirringoccasionally,toblendflavors,15to20minutes.
2.Whilethesauceissimmering,cookthespaghettiinapotofboilingsaltedwater,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.
3.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside. 4.Inalargebowl,combinethecookedpastawiththetomatosauceandmixwell. 5.Slicethetopsoffthetomatoesandgentlyremovetheseeds.Carefullystuffthetomatoeswiththe
pastamixture,thensprinklewiththewalnutsanddrizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonoil.Arrangethestuffedtomatoesinthepreparedpanandcoverwithfoil.Bakeuntilthefillingishotandthetomatoesaretender,butnotcollapsing,15to20minutes.Uncoverandbake5to10minuteslongertotoastthewalnuts.Serveimmediately.
Quinoa-StuffedZucchini
Makes4servings Muchinthewayrestaurantshavetheir"soupoftheday,"ourvegetablegarden'sprolificzucchiniyieldinspiredmetoprepare"zucchinioftheday"—takingonthechallengetoprepareitadifferentwayeachday.Thisquinoa-stuffedzucchini—aka"zuc-quinoa"—isonesuchmeal.
2cupswater 1cupquinoa,wellrinsed 4mediumzucchini,halvedlengthwise,endstrimmed 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,minced 1garlicclove,minced Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupchoppedpittedblackolives
1⁄3cupmincedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupdrybreadcrumbs
1.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addthequinoa,saltthewater,andreturntoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntiltender,about20minutes.
2.Scoopoutthezucchiniflesh,leavingshellsintact.Chopthefleshandsetaside.Steamthezucchinishellsuntilslightlysoftened,about5minutes.Setasidetocool.
3.Inalargeskillet,heatthe1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheatandaddtheonion,garlic,choppedzucchini,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaretender,about10minutes.
4.Preheattheovento350°F.Inalargebowl,combinethecookedquinoawiththeonionandzucchinimixture.Addtheolives,tomatoes,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwelltocombine.
5.Stuffthezucchinishellswiththequinoamixture,thensprinklewiththebreadcrumbsandarrangeinthepreparedpan.Add1⁄4inchofwatertobottomofthepan.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntilthefillingishotandthezucchiniaretenderbutnotcollapsing,20to30minutes.Uncoverandbake10minuteslongertolightlybrownthetopping.Serveimmediately.
Pesto-And-Ditalini–StuffedZucchini
Makes4servings Theonlythingmygardenhasmoreofthanzucchiniisbasil,soitseemedlikeagoodfittocombinethetwointhesamerecipe.Ifditalini(smallpastatubes)isunavailable,useanytinysouppasta;suchasrice-shapedorzo,pastina,oracinidipepe.
6ouncesditalini 4mediumzucchini,halvedlengthwise,endstrimmed 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,minced 1garlicclove,minced Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupPestoPresto
2tablespoonsmincedfreshflat-leafparsley 1⁄2cupdrybreadcrumbs
1.Cookthepastainapotofboilingsaltedwater,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about7minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.
2.Scoopoutthezucchiniflesh,leavingtheshellsintact.Chopthefleshandsetaside.Steamthezucchinishellsoveruntilslightlysoftened,about5minutes.Setasidetocool.
3.Preheattheovento350°F.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheatandaddtheonion,garlic,choppedzucchini,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaretender,about10minutes.
4.Inalargebowl,combinethecookedditaliniwiththeonionandzucchinimixture.Addthepesto,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwelltocombine.
5.Stuffthezucchinishellswiththemixture,thensprinklewiththebreadcrumbs.Arrangeinthepreparedpan.Add1⁄4inchofwatertothebottomofthedish.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntilthefillingishotandthezucchiniaretenderbutnotcollapsing,20to30minutes.Uncoverandbake10minuteslongertolightlybrownthetopping.Serveimmediately.
VegetableSideDishes
Theterm"sidedish"generallyimpliesthatthevegetabledishplaysasecond-classroletothemaindish,orthemeatinanon-veganmeal.Thefactis,whenvegetablesaregiventherespecttheydeserveandarepreparedwithcare,theycanbethebest-tastingandoftenthemostnutritiousfoodsonthedinnertable.Often,differenttypesofvegetablesarecombinedwithgrains,beans,orotheringredientstocreate"one-dish"meals—nosidedishesrequired.Thatsaid,thereare,ofcourse,timeswhenveganentréessuchastempehorseitancutletsneedsomecompanyatmealtime.AndsoIhaveassembledaselectionofmanyofmyfavoritevegetable"side"dishes. Whilesomeoftherecipesinthischapteraresubstantialenoughtoclaimmain-dishstatus,thereareothersthattakequitewelltobeingonthesidelines.Betteryet,makeafewsidedishesandletthemsharethespotlight.Ifyou'relookingfor"maindish"vegetabledishes,youcanfindtheminthe"MainDishes"chapter.Theprimarydifferencebetweenvegetablesidedishesandmaindishesisportionsize,certainly,butthereisalsoadifferentheartinessandbalanceofingredients.Forexample,mostofusprobablywouldn'tfeelsatisfiedgettingupfromthedinnertableifwewereservedonlyaportionofLemonBraisedFennel,whereasweprobablywouldifwehadjustenjoyedsomeVegetablePaella. Sincemanyveganmealsaregrain-andbean-centered,Igenerallyconsiderthoseingredientsaspartofmaindishesratherthansides(althoughyoucancertainlyusethemassides,too,ifyouwish).However,youwillfindmostofthebeanandgrainrecipes,includingpilafs,gratins,risottos,andnumerousstuffedvegetables,includedinthe"MainDishes"chapter. Therecipesinthischapterareorganizedinalphabeticalorderbytheprimaryvegetablesoyoucanquicklyfindyourfavorites,butIalsonotewhendifferentvegetablescanbeusedinsimilarpreparations. =fast
BasicVegetableFritters
Makes4to6servings Useyourchoiceofgratedrawvegetablesorchoppedcookedvegetables.Ifraw,besuretosqueezeoutexcessliquid.Herbsandspicescanbeaddedtogivethefrittersadifferentflavorprofile.Theamountofsoymilkwilldependonthemoistnessofyourvegetables.
2cupsraw,grated,orcookedmashedvegetables 1⁄4cupgratedonionormincedgreenonions
1cupall-purposeflourordrybreadcrumbs 1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
Unsweetenedsoymilk,asneeded Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying
1.Preheattheovento250°F.Inalargebowl,combinethevegetableswiththeonion.Addtheflour,bakingpowder,salt,andpepper.Mixwell.Addalittlesoymilk,ifneeded.
2.Inalargenonstickskilletorgriddle,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Dropthefritterbatterbytheheapingtablespoonfulontothehotskillet.Cook,turningonce,untilbrownedonbothsides,about12minutes.Transferthecookedfritterstoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoufrytherest.Serveimmediately.
AllAboutFritters
"Fritter"isabroadtermthatcanbeusedtodescribebothsweetandsavoryfriedcakes.Fritterscanbeeitheracombinationofchoppedorgratedingredientsinathickbatter,suchascornorzucchinifritters,orlargepiecesoffooddippedinbatter,suchasapple fritters. Sometimes fritters go by other names, as in the case of potato cakes or potato pancakes. Italian batter-dippedvegetables are called "fritto misto" and Japanese batter-fried vegetables are known as "tempura." Korean-style vegetablepancakesarecalled"pa-jun."Bothrawandcookedvegetablescanbeusedtomakefritters.Whilelargepiecesofbatter-dippedvegetablesareusuallydeepfriedinalargeamountofoil,theflatterpancake-likefritterscanbefriedinaskilletinathinlayerofoil.Frittersarefuntomakeandagreatwaytostretchasmallamountofvegetables—potatopancakesandcornfritters,forexample,areoftenmadewithleftovers.Vegetablesforfritterscanbeusedaloneorincombination.Theycanberaw/gratedorcooked/mincedormashed.Amongthevegetables thatmakegoodfrittersarecorn,potatoes,sweetpotatoes,zucchini,yellowsummersquash,wintersquash,carrots,spinach,eggplant,mushrooms,cauliflower,andartichokehearts.Avarietyofvegetablefritterscanbefoundinthischapter,usingbothcookedandrawvegetables:CornFritters;IndianEggplantFritters;PotatoPancakeswithGreenOnions;SweetPotatoPancakes;andZucchiniWalnutFritters.Youcanexperimentwithyourowncombinationsusingthebasicfritterrecipeabove.Priortocooking,thetextureshouldbelikeathickpancakebatter.Simplysubstituteyourfavoriteingredients,andyou'llbefryingfrittersinnotime.
MediterraneanArtichokeSauté
Makes4servings Freshartichokescanbeexpensive,butfrozenartichokeheartscanbequiteflavorful,especiallywhencombinedwitharetinueofMediterraneaningredients.ThisdishmakesalovelyaccompanimenttoamealofsautéedSeitanMilaneseandroastedpotatoes.Itcanalsobetransformedintoazestypastasaucewiththeadditionof2cupsdicedfreshorcannedtomatoes.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea15-ouncecan(notmarinated)andproceedwiththerecipeafterthefrozen-artichokecookinginstructions.
1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumshallots,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1mediumredbellpepper,cutintomatchsticks 1(10-ounce)bagfrozenartichokehearts,thawedandquartered 2tablespoonsdrywhitewine 2tablespoonswater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3ripeplumtomatoes,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1⁄4cupkalamataolives,pittedandhalved
1tablespooncapers 2tablespoonstornfreshbasilleaves
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,cover,andcookfor3minutes.Stirinthegarlicandcook,uncovered,for1minute.Addtheredbellpepperandtheartichokehearts.Addthewhitewineandwaterandseasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Coverandsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretender,about10minutes.
2.Stirinthetomatoes,olives,andcapersandcook,uncovered,untilthevegetablesarehotandtheliquidisabsorbed,about5minutes.Addthebasilandtosstocombine.Servehot.
Ted'sArtichokeAndGreenBeanBake
Makes6servings RecipetesterRobinDempsey'sfather,TedFaulkner,wasacreativecookwhowaswritingacookbookwhenhediedin1998.Robinhadplannedtoonedaycompleteherdad'srecipecollectionandpublishitinhishonor.WhenhurricaneKatrinadestroyedRobin'shome,italsotookmostofherfather'srecipesandherhopeofgettingthemintoprint.I'mhappytoincludeaveganizedadaptationofoneofTed'ssurviving(anddelicious)recipeshere.
1poundfreshgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedonion
1⁄2cupfinelychoppedcelery
1⁄2cupfinelychoppedredbellpepper
4garliccloves,minced 8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andthinlysliced 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
3tablespoonsall-purposeflour 2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought Salt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1(15-ounce)canartichokehearts,drainedandthinlysliced 1⁄2cupveganParmesanorParmasio
1⁄3cupdrybreadcrumbs
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila2-quartcasserole.Steamthegreenbeansuntiltender,about8minutes.Transfertoalargebowlandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,andbellpepper.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlic,mushrooms,basil,andoreganoandcontinuetocook,uncovered,foranother3minutes.
3.Stirintheflourandcook1moreminute.Addthevegetablebrothandcook,stirring,untilthickened.Reduceheattolowandsimmeranadditional5minutes.Stirinthesalttotasteandblackpepperandsetaside.
4.Addtheartichokeheartstothesteamedgreenbeans.Addthemushroommixtureandallbut1tablespoonoftheParmesanandstirtocombine.Spreadthemixtureevenlyinthepreparedcasserole.
5.Sprinklewiththebreadcrumbsandtheremaining1tablespoonofParmesan.Bakeuntilheatedthrough,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.
AsparagusDijon
Makes4servings Sincethisdishisterrificservedeitherhotorchilled,itmakesagoodadditiontoabuffettableormake-aheadmeal.TheboldDijonvinaigretteisalsoagreatdressingforcauliflowerorbroccoli.
1tablespoonDijonmustard 1tablespoonmincedshallots 1tablespoonsherryvinegar 1tablespoonsoysauce 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundasparagus,toughendstrimmed
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethemustard,shallots,vinegar,andsoysauce.Whiskintheoilandsetaside.
2.Steamtheasparagusuntiljusttender,about5minutes.Ifservinghot,transfertoaservingplatter,drizzlewiththevinaigrette,andserveatonce.
3.Ifservingchilled,runtheasparagusundercoldwatertostopthecookingprocessandretainthecolor.Drainonpapertowels,thencoverandrefrigerateuntilchilled,about1hour.Arrangetheasparagusonaservingplatter,drizzlewiththedressing,andserve.
Orange-DressedAsparagus
Makes4servings Asparagusandorangehaveanaturalaffinityandthisdeliciousmake-aheadsidedishisagreatwaytoshowcasetheirflavors.Whilethecomponentscanbemadeinadvance,don'tdresstheasparagusuntilservingtimeorthecitruswilldullthebrightgreenspears.Thisrecipecanbeservedeitherhotorchilled.
1mediumshallot,minced 2teaspoonsorangezest 1⁄3cupfreshorangejuice
1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice Pinchsugar 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundasparagus,toughendstrimmed
1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheshallot,orangezest,orangejuice,lemonjuice,sugar,andoil.Addsaltandpeppertotasteandmixwell.Setasidetoallowflavorstoblend,for5to10minutes.
2.Steamtheasparagusuntiljusttender,4to5minutes.Ifservinghot,arrangeonaservingplatteranddrizzlethedressingovertheasparagus.Serveatonce.
3.Ifservingchilled,runtheasparagusundercoldwatertostopthecookingprocessandretainthecolor.Drainonpapertowels,thencoverandrefrigerateuntilchilled,about1hour.Toserve,arrangetheasparagusonaservingplatteranddrizzlewiththedressing.
Stir-FriedSesameAsparagus
Makes4servings Thetoastednuttyflavorofsesamecombineswithgingerandsoysauceinthissimpleandfragrantstir-fry.Inadditiontobeingadelicioussidedish,itcanalsotransitiontoaone-dishmealwiththeadditionoftofuandbyservingitoverriceortossingitwithnoodles.
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1poundasparagus,toughendstrimmedandcutdiagonallyinto1-inchpieces 1garlicclove,minced 1teaspoonmincedfreshginger 2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1tablespoonsesameseeds
1.Inalargeskillet,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addtheasparagusandstir-fryfor2minutes.Addthegarlicandgingerandstir-fryfor1minutelonger.
2.Addthesoysauceandsesameoil.Coverandcookuntiltheasparagusistender,about3minutes.Addthesesameseeds,stirringtocoat.Serveimmediately.
RoastedLemonAsparagusWithPineNuts
Makes4servings Roastingproducestheabsolutebest-tastingasparagusonearth,bringingoutitsnaturalflavorandatthesametime,addingabitofcrispnesstothetips.Thelemonandpinenutscontributebalancedtartnessandrichness,makingagreatdishevenbetter.
1poundthinasparagus,toughendstrimmed 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1garlicclove,minced 1⁄4cuppinenuts
1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheet. 2.Arrangetheasparagusinasinglelayeronthepreparedbakingsheet.Drizzlewiththeoiland
seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Sprinklewithgarlicandpinenutsandroastuntiltheasparagusistender,about10minutes.Transfertoaservingplatterandsprinklewithlemonjuice.Serveimmediately.
BeetsWithGreensAndSliveredApricots
Makes4servings Beetsservedwiththeirgreensarelovelytobeholdandpackedwithnutrients.Roastingbeetsintensifiestheirsweet,richflavor,whichisamplifiedbytheapricotsauce.ThetendergreenscookupquicklyandtastesimilartoSwisschard.
1mediumbunchbeetswithgreens 1⁄3cupfreshlemonjuice
2tablespoonslightbrownsugar 1⁄2cupdriedapricots
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Removethegreensfromthebeetsandwashthemwell,thencutthemcrosswiseinto1⁄2-inch-widestrips.Setaside.Scrubthebeetswell.
2.Wrapthebeetstightlyinaluminumfoilandbakeuntiltender,about1hour. 3.Whilethebeetsareroasting,placetheapricotsinasmallheatproofbowlandcoverwithboiling
watertosoften,about10minutes.Drainandcutintothinsliversandsetaside. 4.Whenthebeetsareroasted,unwrapthemandsetthemasidetocool.Whencoolenoughtohandle,
peelthebeetsandcuttheminto1⁄4-inch-thickslicesandsetaside. 5.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethelemonjuice,sugar,andslicedapricotsandbringtoaboil.
Reduceheattolowandsimmerfor5minutes.Setaside. 6.Placethereservedgreensinaskilletwith2tablespoonsofwater.Coverandbringtoaboil,then
reducetheheattomediumandcookuntilthegreensarewiltedandtheliquidisevaporated,about2minutes.Stirtheapricot-lemonmixtureintothegreensandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Addthebeetslicesandcookuntiltheyareheatedthrough,about3minutes.Serveimmediately.
Sherry-BraisedBabyBokChoy
Makes4servings TenderbabybokchoyisimbuedwiththemellowrichnessofsherryinthisdelicioussidedishthatmatcheswellwiththeSoy-GlazedTofuortheGinger-PeanutTempeh.Inadditiontohavingwonderfulflavor,babybokchoylooksgreatonaplatewhenservedwholeorhalvedlengthwiseasitisinthisrecipe.Note:Ifthebokchoyareexceptionallysmall,leavethemwhole,ifdesired,andpreparefourheadsinsteadoftwo.
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 2garliccloves,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 2mediumheadsbabybokchoy,trimmedandhalvedlengthwise 1⁄4cupdrysherry
2tablespoonstamarisoysauce 1⁄3cupwater
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandgingerandcookuntilsoftened,about30seconds.
2.Arrangethebokchoyhalvesintheskilletinasinglelayer.Addthesherry,soysauce,andwater.Coverandsimmeruntilthebokchoyistender,15to20minutes,turningonceabouthalfwaythrough,andaddingabitmorewaterifneededsothevegetablesdonotburn.Serveimmediately.
BroccoliSautéWithTofuFeta
Makes4servings ThislivelyvegetablesautéfeaturesMediterraneanflavorsincludingazestyveganfeta.Sincethetofufetaneedssometimetomarinate,makeitfirstsoitcansitwhileyoupreparethevegetables.
4cupsbroccoliflorets 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredbellpepper,coarselychopped 2garliccloves,thinlysliced 2greenonions,minced 2tablespoonscapers 2tablespoonscoarselychoppedfreshflat-leafparsley 2teaspoonsfinelychoppedfreshmarjoramor1teaspoondried 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper TofuFeta(recipefollows)
1.Steamthebroccoliuntilbrightgreen,about5minutes.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthebroccoliandcook,stirring,untiljusttender,about5minutes.Addthebellpepper,garlic,andgreenonion,andcook,stirring,untiljusttender,about3minutes.
2.Addthecapers,parsley,marjoram,lemonjuice,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,toheatthrough.
3.Transfertoashallowservingbowlandsprinklewiththetofufeta.Serveimmediately.
TofuFeta
8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandpatteddry 1⁄3cupoliveoil
1⁄3cupfreshlemonjuice
¾teaspoonsalt
Cutthetofuinto1⁄2-inchdiceandplaceinashallowbowl.Addtheoil,lemonjuice,andsalt,andtosstocombine.Setasidefor20minutestomarinate,turningonceabouthalfwaythrough.
BroccoliWithBlackBeansAndWalnuts
Makes4servings Onemightthinkit'senoughthatthissidedishiscolorfulandloadedwithflavor.Butitdoesn'tstopthere—it'salsorichinvitaminC,calcium,iron,andotherimportantnutrients.Protein-packedwithblackbeansandwalnuts,thisisheartyenoughtoenjoyasamaindishfortwowhenservedoverriceorquinoa.Toamplifythewalnutflavor,drizzlealittlewalnutoilontopwhenreadytoserve.
4cupssmallbroccoliflorets 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 2greenonions,chopped 1cupcookedorcannedblackbeans,drainedandrinsed 1⁄3cupchoppedwalnuts
2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Lightlysteamthebroccoliuntilbrightgreen,about5minutes. 2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthebroccoliandcook,stirring,untiljust
tender,5to7minutes. 3.Stirinthegarlicandgreenonionsandcook1to2minuteslonger.Addtheblackbeans,walnuts,
parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,foranotherminuteortwooruntilhot.Serveimmediately.
BroccoliWithAlmonds
Makes4servings Simmeringbroccoliwithmushrooms,garlic,andwineaddssophisticationandflavortothiscalcium-richcrucifer.Foraquickerversion,simplysteamthebroccoliuntiljusttenderandthensautéforafewminuteswiththealmondsinoliveoilormargarine.
1poundbroccoli,cutintosmallflorets 2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 1cupthinlyslicedwhitemushrooms 1⁄4cupdrywhitewine
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupsliveredtoastedalmonds
1.Steamthebroccoliuntiljusttender,about5minutes.Runundercoldwaterandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandmushroomsandcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Addthewineandcook1minutelonger.Addthesteamedbroccoliandparsleyandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookuntiltheliquidisevaporatedandthebroccoliishot,about3minutes.
3.Transfertoaservingbowl,drizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonoilandthealmonds,andtosstocoat.Serveimmediately.
SpicySautéedBroccoliRabe
Makes4servings PopularinItaly,thisbittergreenvegetable,alsoknownasrapini,isnowcommonintheUnitedStates.Ifbroccolirabeisunavailable,usespinach,chard,orescarole.
1mediumbunchbroccolirabe(rapini),toughstemsremoved 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthebroccolirabeuntiljusttender,about5minutes.Drainandrunundercoldwater,thencoarselychop.Setaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookfor30seconds.Stirintherabeandthecrushedredpepper.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotasteandcook,stirring,untilheatedthrough,about3minutes.Serveimmediately.
RoastedBrusselsSprouts
Makes4servings IusedtolikeBrusselssprouts,untilIstartedroastingthem—nowIlovethem!Asplashoflemonaddssparkle.
1poundBrusselssprouts,halvedlengthwise 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside. 2.SteamtheBrusselssproutsuntiljusttender,about5minutes,thenspreadtheminasinglelayeron
thepreparedbakingsheet.Drizzlewithoilandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste. 3.RoasttheBrusselssproutsuntilslightlybrowned,about8minutes.Transfertoaservingbowl,
addthelemonjuice,andtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.
BrusselsSproutsWithShallotsAndDillweed
Makes4servings Thekeytogreat-tastingBrusselssproutsistonotovercookorundercookthem.Ilikecoaxingalittleextraflavoroutofthembysautéingtheminoliveoilwithshallots.Freshdillweedaddsacomplementaryflavor,buttryotherherbs,ifyoulike.
1poundBrusselssprouts,trimmedandhalvedlengthwise 2tablespoonsoliveoil 3or4smallshallots,quarteredlengthwise Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2teaspoonschoppedfreshdillweedor1teaspoondried
1.SteamtheBrusselssproutsuntiljusttender,about7minutes.Setaside. 2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookuntilsoftened,5
minutes. 3.AddtheBrusselssproutsandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookuntiltheshallotsand
Brusselssproutsbecomelightlybrowned,about5minutes.Addthedillweedandstirtocombine.Serveimmediately.
BraisedCabbageAndApples
Makes6servings Whileyoucancertainlyuseeitherredorgreencabbageandapples,Ilikethecolorvariationofusingboth.Ifyoucan'tfindverysmallheadsofcabbage,youcanusehalfaheadofeachkindorsimplypickyourfavoriteanduseeithergreenorred.Tohelpyoudecide:onepoundofcabbageequalsabout4cupsshredded,whichresultsinabout2cupscooked.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallheadredcabbage,shredded 1smallheadsavoycabbage,shredded 1GrannySmithapple 1redcookingapple,suchasRomeorGala 2tablespoonssugar 1cupwater 1⁄4cupcidervinegar
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshreddedredandsavoycabbage,cover,andcookuntilslightlywilted,5minutes.
2.Coretheapplesandcuttheminto1⁄4-inchdice.Addtheapplestothecabbage,alongwiththesugar,water,vinegar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthecabbageandapplesaretender,stirringfrequently,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.
Lemon-GlazedBabyCarrotsWithCranberries
Makes4servings Thosebabycarrotssoldinthesupermarketmaybecuteasthedickens,butsometimesthey'relackinginflavor.Thissweet-tartglazehelpstheflavorasdothecranberries,whichalsomakethedishespeciallypretty.
1poundbabycarrots 1⁄2cupwater,plusmoreifneeded
1teaspoonsugar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonveganmargarine 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
1.Inalargeskillet,combinethecarrots,water,andsugarandcookovermediumheat.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthecarrotsarejusttender,10to15minutes.Ifthewaterevaporatesbeforethecarrotsaredone,addalittlemorewatersothecarrotsdon'tburn.
2.Whenthecarrotsaretender,addthemargarine,lemonjuice,andcranberries.Cook,uncovered,stirringfrequently,untiltheliquidisabsorbedandthecarrotsareglazed.Serveimmediately.
MarsalaCarrots
Makes4servings Thissophisticateddishisgreatanytimeyouwanttodressupyourcarrotsinsomethingdifferentanddelicious.It'salsogoodtokeepinmindwhenyoufindyourselfwithabunchofcarrotsthatarelessthanflavorfulandneedalittlehelp.
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1poundcarrots,cutdiagonallyinto1⁄4-inchslices
1tablespoonsugar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupMarsala
1⁄4cupwater
1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Inalargeskillet,meltthemargarineovermediumheat.Addthecarrotsandtosswelltocoatevenlywiththemargarine.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,for5minutes.
2.Sprinklethesugaroverthecarrotsandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,tossingtocoat.AddtheMarsalaandwater.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthecarrotsaretender,about15minutes.
3.Uncoverandcookovermedium-highheatuntiltheliquidisreducedintoasyrupysauce,stirringtopreventburning.
4.Transfertoaservingbowlandsprinklewithparsley.Serveimmediately.
CarrotsAndParsnipsWithDicedApple
Makes4servings Thishomeymélangefeaturesparsnips,awonderfullyflavorfulvegetablethatresemblespalecarrots,butwithamorestarchy,potatoliketexture.Sinceparsnipscooksomewhatfasterthancarrots,IslicethemabitthickersoIcancookthematthesametime.Theadditionofappleandatouchofmaplesyrupmakesthisakid-friendlyrecipe.
1poundcarrots,cutdiagonallyinto1⁄4-inchslices
1poundparsnips,cutdiagonallyinto1⁄2-inchslices
1tablespoonoliveoil 1GrannySmithapple,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1teaspoonpuremaplesyrup 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄8teaspoongroundnutmeg
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Steamthecarrotsandparsnipsuntiljusttender,about5minutes.Setaside. 2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheapple,maplesyrup,lemonjuice,and
nutmeg.Coverandcookuntiltheappleissoftened,about4minutes. 3.Addthesteamedcarrotsandparsnipsandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirgentlytomix
wellandheatthrough.Serveimmediately.
CardamomCarrotsWithOrange
Makes4servings Theflavorcombinationofcarrotsandcardamomwasinspiredbyalovelycardamom-lacedcarrotpuddingIhadfordessertatanIndianrestaurant.Cardamomisoneofthosespicesyoueitherloveorhate.Sinceit'ssoexpensive,it'sagoodideatomakesureyouloveitbeforeinvestinginawholejar.Lookforamarketthatsellsbulkspicessoyoucanbuyasmallamount.
1poundcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1tablespoonfinelygratedorangezest 1⁄2teaspoongroundcardamom
Salt Groundcayenne
1.Steamthecarrotsuntiltender,about7minutes.Setaside. 2.Inalargeskillet,meltthemargarineovermediumheat.Addthecarrots,orangezest,and
cardamomandseasonwithsaltandcayennetotaste.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilflavorsareblended,about2minutes.Serveimmediately.
Tzimmes
Makes4to6servings CarrotsarethestarofthistraditionalJewishdishthathasnumerousvariations.Thisoneincludessweetpotatoesandpineappleandisbakedintheoven.Ifyouprefertocookitontopofthestove,simplycombinealltheingredientsinalargesaucepan,cover,andcookuntiltender.
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1poundcarrots,shredded 1mediumsweetpotato,peeledandshredded 2tablespoonssugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice
1cupfinelychoppeddrainedcannedorfreshpineapple 1⁄2cupgoldenraisins
¾teaspoongroundcinnamon
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoiloverlowheat.Addthecarrots,sweetpotato,sugar,andsalt.
Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,for10minutes. 3.Spoonthemixtureintothepreparedpan.Stirintheorangejuice,pineapple,raisins,andcinnamon
andmixwell.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntiltender,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.
SpicyIndianCauliflower
Makes4servings EversincemyfirsttasteinanIndianrestaurant,I'vefoundthisdishcompletelyaddictive,soIhadtostartmakingitathome.Ifyoulovespicyfood,butaren'tsureifyoulikecauliflower,givethisdishatry.
1mediumheadcauliflower,cutintosmallflowerets 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1⁄2cupshreddedonion
1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoonmincedgarlic 1⁄2cuppureedtomatoes
1tablespoongroundcoriander 2teaspoonsgroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoongroundcayenne
1teaspoonsugar 1teaspoonsalt 1tablespoonchoppedfreshcilantro
1.Steamthecaulifloweruntiljusttender,about5minutes.Setaside. 2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,ginger,andgarlicandcook,
stirringuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Donotburn. 3.Stirinthetomatoes,coriander,cumin,cayenne,sugar,andsalt. 4.Addthesteamedcauliflowerandcook,stirringuntilthecaulifloweriscoatedwiththespice
mixture.Addasmallamountofwaterifthemixtureistoodry.Reducetheheattolow,cover,andcookuntilthecaulifloweristender,about5minutes.Garnishwithcilantroandserveimmediately.
RoastedCauliflowerWithLemonAndCapers
Makes4servings Thebestflavorcomesfromcookingthecauliflowerlongenoughsothatitistenderandsweetinsideandcrispandbrownedoutside.Thelemonandcapersareaflavorbonus,thoughit'sactuallyquitegoodunadorned,aswell.
1mediumheadcauliflower 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonscapers
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Removethecoreandleavesfromthecauliflower,thenusealargeserratedknifetocuttheheadlengthwiseinto1⁄2-inchslices.
2.Arrangetheslicedcauliflowerinasinglelayeronthepreparedbakingsheet.Drizzlewitholiveoilandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
3.Roastthecaulifloweruntilitistenderandslightlybrowned,turningonce,about15minutes.Duringthelast5minutesofcookingtime,sprinklewithlemonjuiceandcapers.Serveimmediately.
CreamyCauliflower
Makes4servings Ifyou'recountingyourcarbs,thiscauliflowercasseroleisagreatalternativetomashedpotatoes.(Onecupofboiledcauliflowercontainsabout2.5gramsofcarbohydrates,whilethesameamountofboiledpotatoisaround15grams.)Smokedpaprikaaddsatouchofextraflavorandcolor,butyoucansubstituteregularpaprikaifyouwish.Foraspicyvariation,add1teaspoonofpureedcannedchipotlechileinadobotothecauliflowermixturebeforebaking.
1mediumheadcauliflower,cutintoflorets 1⁄4cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
2tablespoonsveganmargarine ¾teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄8teaspoongroundnutmeg
2tablespoonsmincedfreshchivesorgreenonions 1⁄4teaspoonsmokedpaprika
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila2-quartcasseroleandsetaside.
2.Steamthecaulifloweruntiltender,12to15minutes.Rinsethecauliflowerundercoldwateranddrainwell.
3.Transferthesteamedcauliflowertoafoodprocessor.Addthesoymilkandmargarineandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthesalt,cayenne,nutmeg,andchivesandpureeuntilblended.
4.Transferthemixturetothepreparedcasseroleandsprinklewithpaprika.Bakeuntilhot,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.
BraisedCeleryWithBlackOlives
Makes4servings CeleryisliketheCinderellaofthevegetablekingdom,alwaysworkinginthebackground,butneverthestaroftheshow.Thiswine-braiseddish,complementedbybrinyblackolives,isaneasyandelegantwaytogivecelerytheroyaltreatment.Forextraflavor,sprinklewithamincedfreshherbsuchastarragon,basil,orparsleywhenyouaddtheolives.
1poundcelery 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄3cupdrywhitewine
1⁄3cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cuppittedkalamataolives,halved
1.Trimandremovethestringsfromtheceleryribs.Cuteachceleryribintouniformpieces,about1⁄2inchwideby2incheslong.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheceleryandcook,turningonce,untilgoldenbrown,about5minutes.
3.Addthewineandbrothandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookonlowuntiltheceleryistenderbutnotmushy,10to12minutes.Spoontheceleryintoaservingbowlandsprinklewitholives.Serveimmediately.
RainbowChardWithGojiBerriesAndPistachios
Makes4servings InspiredbytheSiciliantraditionofaddingraisinsandnutstosautéedgreens,Itookthecombinationtoanotherlevelbyfocusingoncolor.Inthisrecipe,thebrillianthuesofrainbowchardareamplifiedbytheadditionofpistachiosandgojiberries,whichalsoprovideinterestingflavorandtexturalcounterpoints.Super-richinantioxidants,gojiberriesaresolddriedandlooklikeredraisins,buthaveatangysweet-and-sourflavor.Availableinnaturalfoodstores,gojiberriesareexpensive,souseoneofthevariationsbelowifyoufindthemcostprohibitive.Ifrainbowchardisunavailable,useregularSwisschardoranotherleafygreen.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallredonion,minced 2garliccloves,minced 1mediumbunchrainbowchard,toughstemsremovedandfinelychopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupgojiberries
*
1⁄3cupunsaltedshelledpistachios*
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandcook,stirring,tosoften.for30seconds.
2.Addthechardandcook,stirringuntilwilted,3to4minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandcook,uncovered,stirringoccasionally,untiltender,about5to7minutes.
3.Addthegojiberriesandpistachiosandtosstocombine.Serveimmediately.
*Insteadofgojiberries,tryraisins,driedcranberries,orbitsofanotherdriedfruit.Youcanalsoreplacethepistachioswithalmonds,walnuts,orcashews.
Slow-SimmeredCollardGreens
Makes4servings TogivethisgreatSoutherninstitutionalittlezing,addtheoptionalchipotlechile.Itlendsspicysmokinesstothegreensandtheircookingliquid,knownas"potliquor,"whichisgreatsoppedupwithcornbread.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1largesweetyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1largebunchcollardgreens,toughstemsremovedandcoarselychopped 1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1cannedchipotlechileinadobo,minced(optional) Salt
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Addthegarlicandcook1minutelonger.Reduceheattolow.
2.Stirinthecollards,broth,andchipotle,ifusing.Seasonwithsalttotaste.Coverandcookuntiltender,about30minutes,stirringoccasionally.Serveimmediately.
CornFritters
Makes4servings Cornfrittersmakeafunandversatilesidedishthatcanalsobeenjoyedasasnack.Servewithadrizzleofmaplesyrupfortheultimateinkid-friendlyvegetabledishes.Thisbasicdown-homeversionismyfavorite,burstingwiththeflavorofcorn,butyoucanaddvariousherbsandspicestochangeitifyoulike.ForaSoutheastAsianvariation,addsomemincedhotchileandcilantroandservewithasqueezeoflimejuice.
1⁄2cupall-purposeflour
1⁄2cupyellowcornmeal
1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
Pinchsugar 1⁄2cupplainsoymilk
2cupsfreshorthawedfrozencornkernels Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying
1.Preheattheovento250°F.Inalargemixingbowl,combinetheflour,cornmeal,bakingpowder,salt,andsugar.Stirinthesoymilk,thenaddthecornkernelsandstirtocombine.
2.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Dropthebatterbythetablespoonfulintotheskilletandfryuntilgoldenbrown,turningonce,2to3minutesperside.Transfercookedfritterstoaheat-proofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktherest.Serveimmediately.
SpicyCoconutCreamedCorn
Makes4servings MyinspirationforthisflavorfulsidedishwasabowlofcoconutandcornsoupIhadinaThairestaurant.Thisisdefinitelynotyourmother'screamedcorn.Foracreamiertexture,useanimmersionblendertopureeaportionofthecornbeforeserving.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredbellpepper,minced 2garliccloves,minced 3greenonions,minced 3cupsfreshorthawedfrozencornkernels 1cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk 2tablespoonscannedmincedhotormildgreenchiles 2teaspoonssoysauce Groundcayenne Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthebellpepper,garlic,andgreenonionsandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.
2.Stirinthecorn,coconutmilk,chiles,soysauce,andapinchofcayenne.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Bringtoasimmer,thenreduceheattolowandcook,stirringoccasionally,untiltheliquidreducesandthickens,about10minutes.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.
Ginger-TamariBraisedEggplant
Makes4servings ThelongslenderChineseeggplanthaspalepurpleskinandismildinflavor.Itisideallysuitedtoabsorbingthelusciousflavorsofthebraisingliquid.Ifunavailable,anykindofAsianeggplantcanbeused.
2garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 2tablespoonstamarisoysauce 1tablespoondrysherry 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 2mediumAsianeggplants,unpeeledandcutinto1-inchthickslices 1⁄4cupwater
2greenonions,minced
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,ginger,tamari,sherry,sesameoil,andsugar.Mixwellandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addtheeggplantslicesandcookuntilslightlysoftened,turningonce,about8minutes.
3.Pourtheginger-tamarisauceovertheeggplant.Addthewater,cover,andsimmeruntiltheeggplantistender,about10minutes.Removethelidandcookuntilliquidisreducedbyhalf,about5minutes.
4.Transfertheeggplanttoaservingplatterandgarnishwiththegreenonions.Serveimmediately.
IndianEggplantFritters
Makes4servings Eggplantisaversatilevegetablethatisfeaturedinawidevarietyofcuisines,includingItalian,Indian,MiddleEastern,Japanese,andThai.Ithasanamazingabilitytotakeontheflavorssurroundingit,andthesefritterscanbeseasoneddifferentlytocomplementtherestofyourmeal.Forexample,omitthecorianderandcuminandaddbasilandoreganoforaMediterraneanflavor.Andleaveoutthechileifyoudon'tliketheheat.Servewithplainveganyogurt.
1smalleggplant,peeledandcutintoa1⁄2-inchdice
1⁄2cupwater
1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonsmincedgreenonions 1garlicclove,minced 1serranoorotherfreshhotgreenchile,seededandminced(optional) 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour
11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcoriander
¾teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying
1.Preheattheovento250°F.Inalargesaucepan,combinetheeggplant,water,andlemonjuice.Coverandbringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow,andcookuntiltheeggplantisverysoft,about10minutes.
2.Draintheeggplant,pressingoutanyexcessliquid,thenplaceinasmallbowl.Addthegreenonions,garlic,andchile,ifusing,andmixwell.
3.Inaseparatesmallbowl,combinetheflour,coriander,cumin,bakingpowder,andsalt.Addtheflourmixturetotheeggplantmixtureandtosstocombine.
4.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheeggplantmixture,atablespoonfulatatime,addingasmanyfrittersasyoucanwithoutcrowding.Frythefritters,turningasneeded,untilgoldenbrownallover,2to3minutesperside.
5.Transferthecookedfritterstoaheat-proofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktherest.Serveimmediately.
EscaroleWithGarlicAndCapers
Makes4servings SinceescarolemaderegularappearancesatthedinnertablewhenIwasachild,I'velonghadanappreciationforthisflavorful,slightlybittergreen.Itcanbeaddedtoasaladorsautéedfromtherawstate,butIthinkittastesbestwhenboiledforafewminutestosoftenandthensautéedinoliveoiltoaddflavor.Besuretheescaroleiswellwashedbecauseittendstoretainbitsofdirt.
1mediumheadescarole,leavesseparated 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 1tablespooncapers Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheescaroleleavesuntiltender,for5minutes.Drainandrunundercoldwater.Coarselychopandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookfor30seconds.Stirinthecapers,thenaddthechoppedescaroleandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,untiltheflavorsarewellblendedandthemixtureishot,about5minutes.Serveimmediately.
FennelWithOlivesAndSun-DriedTomatoes
Makes4servings Fennelcanbeenjoyedrawinsaladsorcookedinsoups,stews,oronthegrill.Ialsolikeitthisway—sautéeduntilcrisp-tenderwitholivesandsun-driedtomatoesboldlypunctuatingthesubtletasteofthefennel.Fragrantbasilplaysupthefennel'sfaintlylicoriceflavor.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredonion,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2smallfennelbulbs,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupkalamataolives,pittedandhalved
1⁄4cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄4cupfreshbasilleaves,shredded
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntiltender,about7minutes.Addthefennelandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilthefennelistender,about10minutes.
2.Addtheolivesandtomatoesandcook,uncovered,for2or3minutes,stirring,toblendflavors.Stirinthebasilandserveimmediately.
LemonBraisedFennel
Makes4servings Agentlelemonybraiseisusedtocookthemild-tastingfennelbulbs.Ifyouwanttobringoutthelicoriceflavor,garnishwithchoppedtarragoninsteadofparsley.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumshallots,minced 2smallfennelbulbs,quarteredlengthwise 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonswater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyortarragon,forgarnish
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandfennelandcookfor5minutes.
2.Stirinthelemonjuice,water,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntiltender,stirringoccasionally,15to18minutes.Sprinklewithparsleyandserveimmediately.
GreenBeansNiçoise
Makes4servings Thisrecipeisinspiredbytheclassicsaladeniçoise,thedifferencesbeingthatitisservedhotratherthancoldandwithoutthelettuce,potatoes,and,ofcourse,thetuna.Tomakethismélangemoreliketheclassic,simplyadddicedcookedpotatoestothegreenbeanmixtureandallowtocometoroomtemperature,thenserveoverlettucethathasbeentossedinalightvinaigrette.
1poundgreenbeans,trimmed 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 3or4ripeplumtomatoes,cutintoa1⁄2-inchdice
1⁄3cupniçoiseorotherblackolives,pittedandhalved
1tablespooncapers 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Steamthegreenbeansuntiljusttender,about7minutes.Runthebeansundercoldwaterandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookfor30seconds.Addthesteamedgreenbeans,tomatoes,olives,capers,andparsley.Cookfor5minutestoheatthroughandblendtheflavors.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Serveimmediately.
GreenBeansAndGrapeTomatoes
Makes4servings Thisrecipeisanotherresultofusingwhat'sfreshandavailablefrommyvegetablegarden—inthiscase,bumpercropsofbothgreenbeansandgrapetomatoes.Thoughtheyreallyneednoembellishment,thegroundfennelseedandfreshbasiladdlivelyflavornotes.
1poundgreenbeans,trimmed 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumshallots,minced 2garliccloves,minced 1cupripegrapetomatoes,halvedlengthwise 1⁄2teaspoongroundfennelseed
2tablespoonstornfreshbasilleaves Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Steamthegreenbeansuntiljusttender,about7minutes.Rinseundercoldwaterandsetaside. 2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandgarlic,cover,andcookfor1
minute.Addthesteamedgreenbeansandcook,stirringoccasionally,for2minutes.Addthetomatoes,fennelseed,basil,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookuntiltheheatedthrough,about2minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
GreenBeanCasseroleRedux
Makes4to6servings Ifeverarecipeneededanextrememakeover,thatgloppy1950scasseroleisit.Basedonthecanned-soupcasseroleusingfrozen(orworse,canned)greenbeans,thisversionusesfreshbeansandmushrooms.Theonlyholdoutfromtheoriginalisthefriedonionrings,butyoucanomitthemandusesliveredalmondsinstead.Note:It'simportanttouseunsweetenedsoymilk(orotherdairy-freemilk)inthisandothersavoryrecipes,sincemanybrandscontainaddedsweeteners,whichwillaffecttheflavorofthefinisheddish.
1poundgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,finelychopped 11⁄2cupschoppedwhitemushrooms
2garliccloves,minced 2cupsplainunsweetenedsoymilk 1⁄2teaspoondriedsavoryorthyme(optional)
1⁄2teaspooncelerysalt
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1tablespooncornstarchblendedwith2tablespoonswater 1(8-ounce)canfriedonionrings
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Steamthegreenbeansuntiljusttender,about7minutes.Setaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthemushroomsandgarlicandcook,uncovered,untilsoftened,3to4minutes.Continuetocookuntilanyliquidevaporates.Stirinthesoymilk,savory,ifusing,celerysalt,salt,andpepperandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,stirinthecornstarchmixture,andcontinuestirringuntilthickened.Removefromtheheatandsetaside.
3.Inthepreparedpan,combinethegreenbeansandthesaucemixtureuntilwellblended.Stirinhalfofthefriedonions.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhot,about20minutes.Uncover,topwiththeremainingfriedonions,andbake15minuteslonger,untilhotandbubbly.Serveimmediately.
GreenBeanBakeWithCrispyLeeks
Makes4to6servings Thissophisticateddishisanothertakeontheinfamousgreenbeancasserolewithcrispyleeksstandinginforthefriedonionrings.Leeksarenotoriouslysandy,sobesuretowashverywellunderrunningwater.Thesecrisp-friedstrandsofleeksmakeawelcomeadditiontoavarietyofdishes,fromroastedvegetablestomashedpotatoes,tosautéedseitan.
GreenBeanBake 1poundfreshgreenbeans,trimmedandhalved 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumshallots,finelychopped 2garliccloves,minced 12ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
¾teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄2teaspoondriedsage
1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg
3tablespoonsall-purposeflour 1⁄4cupdrysherry
1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1cupsoycreamerorplainunsweetenedsoymilk CrispyLeeks 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1leek,wellrinsed,trimmed,andhalvedlengthwise 1⁄2cupcanolaorgrapeseedoil
1.Makethegreenbeanbake:Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthegreenbeansfor7minutes.Drainandsetaside.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila10-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoliveoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandgarlicandcookfor2minutes.Addthemushrooms,salt,pepper,thyme,sage,andnutmegandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthemushroomsreleasetheirliquid,about5minutes.Stirintheflourandcook3moreminutes.Addthesherryandstiruntilsmooth.
3.Stirinthevegetablebrothandsimmeranadditional5minutes.Reducetheheattolowandstirinthesoycreamer.Cookuntilthemixturethickens,stirringoccasionally,about5minutes.
4.Removefromtheheatandstirinthecookedgreenbeans.Transferthemixturetothepreparedbakingpan.
5.Maketheleek:Combinetheflour,salt,andpepperinashallowbowl.Setaside.Cutleekinhalflengthwiseintolong,thinstrips.Setaside.
6.Inalargeskillet,heatthecanolaoiluntilhotbutnotsmoking.Dredgetheleekstripsintheflourmixture,thenaddtothehotoil.Frytheleekuntilcrispandgolden,1to2minutes.Removefromtheoilanddrainonpapertowelsandkeepwarm.
7.Coverthegreenbeanswithfoilandbakeuntilbubbly,about20minutes.Removefromtheoven,uncover,andtopwiththefriedleeks.Returntotheovenandbake10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
KaleAndSweetPotatoes
Makes4servings Thisisagreatautumnorwinterdish—soheartyandflavorful.Forasatisfyingone-dishmeal,addsautéedslicedseitanorcookedredorwhitekidneybeans.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredonion,minced 1poundkale,thickstemsremovedandchopped 1poundsweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened.Addthekale,sweetpotatoes,andbroth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
2.Coverandbringtoaboil,thenreduceheattomediumandcook,partiallycovered,stirringoccasionally,untilthevegetablesaretenderandtheliquidhasevaporated,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.
ThaiKaleWithCoconutMilk
Makes4servings Shallotsandcoconutmilkturnthiseverydaygreenintoanexotictreat.Foraspicyversion,addcrushedredpeppertotaste.
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 2or3mediumshallots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
Crushedredpepper(optional) 1mediumbunchkale,thickstemsremovedandcoarselychopped 1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1teaspoonlightbrownsugar Salt
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,3minutes.Stirincrushedredpeppertotaste,ifusing.Addthekale,stirringtocoat.
2.Pourinthecoconutmilkandsugarandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,stirringoccasionally,untiltender,about8minutes.Seasonwithsalttotaste.Cookfor5moreminutestoblendflavors.Serveimmediately.
MadeiraMushroomSauté
Makes4servings DriedporciniaddanextralayerofflavortothewhitemushroomssautéedwithMadeira,althoughyoucouldusevirtuallyanycombinationofyourfavoritefreshanddriedmushroomswithgoodresults.Iliketoservethesefragrantmushroomsoversautéedseitanslices,buttheyarealsogoodovercookedrice,quinoa,orothergrains.
1ouncedriedporcinimushrooms 1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumshallots,minced 1poundwhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andquartered 1⁄2cupMadeira
1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Soaktheporcinimushroomsinhotwaterfor1hour.Drainandcutinto1⁄4-inchstrips.Setaside. 2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookuntilsoftened,about2
minutes.Addthewhitemushroomsandcookuntilslightlysoftened,about2minutes. 3.AddtheMadeira,tomatoes,thyme,andrehydratedporcinimushrooms.Seasonwithsaltand
peppertotaste.Cookuntilthemushroomshavesoftenedandthemixturehasthickenedslightly,about5minutes.Sprinklewithparsleyandserveimmediately.
ShiitakeSnowPeaStir-Fry
Makes4servings Thiscolorfulanddeliciousvegetablestir-frymakesagreataccompanimenttoSoyGlazedTofu.
2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1teaspoonsugar 1teaspooncornstarch 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1garlicclove,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 6shiitakemushroomcaps,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
1redbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
8ouncessnowpeas,trimmed 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
1tablespoontoastedsesameseeds,garnish
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,sesameoil,sugar,andcornstarchandsetaside. 2.Inlargeskillet,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,ginger,mushrooms,bell
pepper,snowpeas,andcrushedredpepperandstir-fry2to3minutes. 3.Addthesauceandcookuntilhot,2to3minuteslonger.Garnishwithsesameseedsandserve.
SpicySautéedPeaVines
Makes4servings Itastedmyfirstpeavines(thetendergreensfromsnowpeaplants)ataChineserestaurantinWashington,D.C.,andhavebeenmakingthemathomeeversince.YoucanfindfreshpeavinesatAsianmarkets.Ifunavailable,trythissimplesautéwithspinach,watercress,orchard.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,chopped 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
1poundpeavines(seeheadnote) Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcrushedredpepperandcookuntilfragrant,1minute.
2.Addthepeavines,tossingtocoatwiththeoil.Coverandcookuntilwilted,stirringoccasionally,about5minutes.Reduceheattolow,seasonwithsaltandblackpepper,cover,andcookuntiltender,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
BasicMashedPotatoes
Makes4to6servings Mashedpotatoesareoneoftheall-timegreatestcomfortfoods.Forbestresults,useapotatomashertomashthepotatoes—nevertrytomashpotatoesinafoodprocessororyouwillhaveaglueymass.Foramorerusticversion,leavetheskinsonthepotatoes—justbesuretoscrubthemextrawell.Mashedpotatoescanbequiteversatile:thesimpleadditionofdifferentspicesorherbscantransformtheflavordramatically.Forexample,addaspoonfulofpestoorasmallamountofwasabiandyougettwocompletelydifferentflavorexperiences.Leftovermashedpotatoescanbeusedtomakepotatopancakes,croquettes,breadormuffinsortotopashepherd'spie.
2poundsYukonGoldpotatoes 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
4tablespoonsveganmargarine Salt
1.Peelthepotatoes,ifdesired,andcutthemintouniformchunks. 2.2.Transferthepotatoestoalargepotwithenoughsaltedwatertocover.Bringtoaboil,then
reduceheattomedium-low,cover,andsimmeruntiltheyaresoftwhenpierced,20to25minutes. 3.Inasmallsaucepan,heatthesoymilkandmargarineovermediumheatuntilhotandthemargarine
ismelted. 4.Drainthepotatoeswell,thenreturntothepot.Mashwithapotatomasherorricer. 5.Stirinthehotsoymilkmixture.Seasonwithsalttotaste.Serveimmediately.
MashedPotatoesAndGreens
Makes4to6servings ReminiscentoftheIrishpotatoandkaledishknownascolcannon,thisversionhasadecidedlynon-Irishtwistwiththeaddedsplashofhealthfulflaxseedoilandumeboshivinegar.Umeboshivinegaristhetart,saltyliquiddrainedfrompickledumeboshiplums,atraditionalJapanesefoodandisavailableinnaturalfoodstoresandAsianmarkets.Ifunavailable,usebrownricevinegarinstead.
2poundsYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1-inchchunks 4cupsfinelyshredded,stemmedkaleorSwisschard 1tablespoonflaxseedoil 1teaspoonumeboshivinegar(seeheadnote) 1⁄2cupwarmplainunsweetenedsoymilk
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1smallbunchgreenonions,greenpartonly,finelyminced 1teaspoonsalt Freshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiltender,about20minutes. 2.Inalargesaucepanofboilingwater,cookthekaleuntiltender,3to4minutes.Drainwelland
transfertolargebowl.Addtheoilandvinegarandtosstocombine. 3.Drainthepotatoesandmashwellwiththewarmsoymilkandmargarine.Blendinthecooked
kale,greenonions,salt,andpeppertotaste.Serveimmediately.
Rosemary-ScentedMashedPotatoesWithLimas
Makes4to6servings Thelimabeansremainsomewhatchunkyinthissimplerusticrecipe.Ifyoupreferasmootherversion,pureethecookedlimasinafoodprocessorandthenincorporatethemintothemashedpotatoes.Thisrecipecanalsobemadewithchickpeasorfavabeans.
1cupfrozenlimabeans 2poundsYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1-inchchunks 1teaspoonmincedfreshrosemary 3tablespoonsveganmargarine Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelimabeansuntiltender,about10minutes.Drainandtransfertoamediumbowl.Useapotatomasherorricertocoarselymashthebeansandsetaside.
2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesandrosemaryuntilpotatoesaretender,about20minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargemixingbowl.
3.Addthemargarineanduseapotatomasherorricertomashthepotatoes.Addthemashedlimabeansandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Continuemashingthepotatoandlimabeanmixtureuntilthedesiredconsistencyisreached.Serveimmediately.
FennelAndGarlicMashedPotatoes
Makes4servingsto6 Garlicandfenneltransformeverydaymashedpotatoesintosuper-lusciousspuds.Fragrantgroundfennelseedamplifiesthemildlicoriceflavorofthefennelbulb.ThesepotatoespairnicelywiththeTempehwithLemonandCapersorthePan-SearedSeitanwithArtichokeandOlives.
2poundsYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1-inchchunks 4garliccloves,peeled 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1fennelbulb,finelychopped,frondsreserved 1teaspoongroundfennelseed Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk
1.Inalargesaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,addthepotatoesandgarlic.Cookuntiltender,about20minutes.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthefennelbulbandcookuntilsoftened,stirringoccasionally.Addthefennelseedandsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Stirinthemargarineandsoymilkandkeepwarmoverlowheat.
3.Drainthepotatoesandgarlicandreturntothesaucepan. 4.Mashthepotatoeswithapotatomasherorricer,thenstirinthefennelmixtureandmixwellto
incorporatealltheingredients.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserveimmediately.
SpicedOven-RoastedPotatoSticks
Makes4servings ThehealthyalternativetoFrenchfriesgetsevenhealthierbyusingacombinationofsweetandwhitepotatoes.InadditiontocontributinglotsofvitaminA,thesweetpotatoesprovidealovelyflavorandcolorcontrast.TheoptionalsprinklingofOldBaySeasoningaddsextraflavor.Forvariety,youcansubstitutedifferentherbsorspicesfortheOldBay,suchasCajunseasoning,asprinklingofherbesdeProvence,orjerkspices.
¾poundrussetpotatoes,peeledorwellscrubbed ¾poundsweetpotatoes,peeled 1teaspoonOldBaySeasoning(optional) Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsoliveoil
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside. 2.Cutthewhiteandsweetpotatoesinhalflengthwise,thencuteachhalfinto1⁄2-inchslices.Cuteach
sliceinhalflengthwiseandplacetheminabowl.SprinklewiththeOldBaySeasoning,ifusing,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Drizzlewitholiveoilandtosstocoat.
3.Arrangethepotatoesonthepreparedbakingsheetinasinglelayer.Bakefor20minutes,turnonce,andbakeuntilcrispandbrown,about15minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.
RosemaryFingerlingPotatoesWithCaramelizedShallots
Makes4servings Servingthesesweet,butteryfingerlingpotatoes(namedfortheirfingerlikeshape)andshallotscanmakeanymealspecial,especiallywhenseasonedwithfragrantrosemaryandatouchofsugar.
11⁄2poundfingerlingpotatoes,unpeeled
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 5smallshallots,halvedlengthwise 1teaspoonsugar Sweetpaprika Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1teaspoonchoppedfreshrosemary
1.Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntilalmosttender,about12minute.Drain,patdry,andsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,meltthemargarineovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,sprinklewiththesugar,andcookuntilsoftenedandslightlycaramelized,about7minutes.Addthepotatoesandseasonwithpaprikaandsaltandpeppertotaste.Sprinklewiththerosemaryandcontinuecookinguntilthepotatoesarecoatedandtender,5to7minutes.Serveimmediately.
RoastedBabyPotatoesWithSpinach,Olives,AndGrapeTomatoes
Makes4servings Thisrecipehaseverythingyouwantinasidedish—easeofpreparation,depthofflavor,and,ifyou'relikeme,potatoes!Oncethepotatoesareroasted,thespinach,olives,andtomatoesarestirredinandputbackintheovenjustlongenoughtoheatthefinalingredients.Thereareanumberofwaystotransformthisdishwithasimplechangeofseasonings.Forexample,omitthesavoryandadddriedbasilororeganoforanItalianflavor,perhapsaddingafewshakesofcrushedredpepperandsomemincedgarlicaswell.Youcanalsoaddsomechoppedfreshherbsattheendtomirrorthedriedherbsortocomplementthem.
11⁄2poundsbabyredpotatoes,unpeeled,halvedorquartered,dependingonsize
3tablespoonsoliveoil 11⁄2teaspoonsdriedsavory
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2cupsfreshbabyspinach 1cupripegrapetomatoes,halvedlengthwise 1⁄3cupblackolives,pittedandhalved
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.
2.Arrangethepotatoesinasinglelayerinthepreparedpan.Drizzlewiththeoliveoilandseasonwiththesavoryandsaltandpeppertotaste.Roastuntiltenderandgoldenbrown,about30minutes.
3.About5minutesbeforethepotatoesarereadytoserve,removefromtheovenandaddthespinach,tomatoes,andolives.Tossgentlytocombineandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Returnthepantotheoventowiltthespinachandheatthetomatoes,about5to7minutes.Serveimmediately.
PotatoAndRootVegetablePaillasson
Makes4to6servings ThisdishisnamedfortheFrenchwordforawovenstrawdoormatbecauseofthe"strawmat"appearanceofthevegetableswhencooked.Ultimately,it'sjustafancywaytomakehashbrownpotatoes.Youcanadddifferentherbsorspicestochangeuptheflavor,ifyoulike.
2mediumrussetpotatoes,peeledandshredded(about2cupswhenshredded) 2mediumcarrots,shredded(about1cupwhenshredded) 2mediumparsnips,shredded(about1cupwhenshredded 2mediumshallots,minced 2greenonions,minced 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄4cupoliveoil
1.Squeezeoutasmuchliquidaspossiblefromthepotatoesandtransferthemtoalargebowl.Addthecarrots,parsnips,shallots,greenonions,salt,andpepper.Tosstocombine.
2.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Spreadthevegetablemixtureintheskillet.Pressthevegetablesflatwithaspatula.Coverandcookuntilgoldenbrownonthebottom,about15minutes.Useaspatulatoloosentheedgesandgivethepanashaketohelploosenitfromthebottomofthepan.Useaspatulatohelpslidethepaillassonoutofthepanandontoalargeplate.
3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Invertthepaillassonontoanotherplateandthenslideitbackintoskillet,brownedsideup.Cook,uncovered,untilthebottomisgoldenbrown,12to15minutes.Toserve,slideontoacuttingboardandcutintowedges.Serveimmediately.
PotatoPancakesWithGreenOnions
Makes4servings Greenonionsandparsleyaddflecksofgreentothesecrispfriedpotatopancakes.RecipetesterEdieFidlerservedthesetoherGermanmother,whothoughtthesewerejustasgoodasherown.Servethemhotwithcinnamon-lacedapplesauceorvegansourcream.Ashreddedsmallyellowonioncanbeusedtoreplacethegreenonions,ifyouprefer.
11⁄2poundsrussetpotatoes
1mediumbunchgreenonions,minced 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄4cupall-purposeflour
1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder
1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying
1.Peelandgratethepotatoes,placetheminacolander,andsetitoveralargebowl.Useyourhandstosqueezetheliquidfromthepotatoes.Pourofftheliquidanddiscard.Transferthesqueezedpotatoestothebowl.Addthegreenonions,parsley,flour,bakingpowder,salt,andpepperandmixwell.
2.Preheattheovento275°F.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Pressaheapingtablespoonofthepotatomixtureflat,thengentlyplaceinthehotoil.Repeatthisprocesstomake3or4morepotatopancakesandaddthemtothepan.Donotcrowd.Fryuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,turningonce,7to8minutestotal.Removethecookedpancakestopapertowelstodrain,thentransfertoaheat-proofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktherest.Serveimmediately.
SweetPotatoPancakes
Makes4servings Anicechangefromregularpotatopancakes,thesearemadewithsweetpotatoesandatouchofcreamypeanutbutterforflavorandtohelpholdthemtogether—it'salsoagreatsellingpointforfinickychildren.Variationsincludeusingalmondbutterinsteadofpeanutbutterorcilantroinsteadofparsley.Ifyouwanttoaddatouchofheat,addsomemincedhotchileorafewshakesofcayenne.
11⁄2poundssweetpotatoes,peeledandshredded
1smallyellowonion,shredded 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1tablespooncreamypeanutbutter 1⁄4cupall-purposeflour
1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder
11⁄2teaspoonssalt
1⁄2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying
1.Inalargebowl,combinethesweetpotatoes,onion,parsley,peanutbutter,flour,bakingpowder,salt,andpepperandmixwell.
2.Preheattheovento275°F.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Pressaheapingtablespoonofthepotatomixtureflatbetweenyourhands,thengentlyplaceitinthehotoil.Make3or4morepancakesinthesamewayandaddtothepan.Donotcrowd.Frythepancakesuntiltheedgesbecomegoldenbrownandcrisp,turningonce,about4minutesperside.Removethecookedpancakestopapertowelstodrain,thentransfertoaheat-proofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktherest.Serveimmediately.
Rum-SpikedSweetPotatoesWithPomegranatePecans
Makes4servings Thesesweetpotatoes,fragrantwithrumandcrunchypecans,willstealtheshowatyournextThanksgivingdinner.Ifyoucan'tfindbottledpomegranatemolasses(availableatIndianandMiddleEasternmarketsorgourmetgrocers),makeyourownPomegranateMolasses.
2poundssweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices
Salt 1⁄2cupcoarselychoppedpecans
2tablespoonspomegranatemolasses,homemade(seePomegranateMolasses)orstore-bought 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2tablespoonsdarkrum 1tablespoonsugar Freshlygroundblackpepper
1.Placethesweetpotatoesinasaucepanwithwatertocoverandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,saltthewater,cover,andsimmeruntiljusttender,8to10minutes.Drainandsetaside.
2.Toastthepecansinadryskilletovermedium-highheatfor3minutes,stirringfrequentlysotheydon'tburn.Stirinthepomegranatemolassesandcookuntilthepecansarecoatedandbegintocaramelized,about3minutes.
3.Removefromtheheatandsetasideonwaxedpaperorothernonsticksurface,keepingthemseparatedsotheydon'thardentogether.
4.Heattheoilinalargeskilletovermediumheat.Addthereservedsweetpotatoesandcookuntiltheedgesbegintocrisp,about5minutes.Stirintherumandsugarandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookuntilthepotatoesarecoated.Toserve,transferthesweetpotatoestoaservingbowlandtopwiththereservedpecans.Serveimmediately.
SpicedSweetPotatoesWithDriedCherries
Makes4servings Vibrantlycoloredandexceptionallyflavorful,thesepotatoesareasspicyastheyaresweet.Driedcherriesaddanunexpectednuance,butiftheyareunavailable,sweeteneddriedcranberriesfillinquitewell.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallredonion,minced 11⁄2poundssweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto
1⁄2-inchdice
1⁄4cupwater
1tablespoonpuremaplesyruporagavenectar 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonchilipowder
1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
Salt 1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcherries
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookfor5minutes.Addthesweetpotatoes,cover,andcook,stirringoccasionally,for10minutes.
2.Addthewater,maplesyrup,lemonjuice,chilipowder,allspice,cayenne,andsalttotaste.Cook,stirringfrequently,untilthepotatoesaretender,about10minuteslonger.About2minutesbeforereadytoserve,stirinthecherries.Serveimmediately.
SweetPotatoAndAppleGratin
Makes4to6servings Thistastyautumndishcombinesthenaturalsweetnessofapplesandsweetpotatoeswithfragrant"applepie"spices,givingitagoodbalanceofsavoryandsweetflavors.It'salsoverykid-friendlyandmakesaterrificadditiontoaThanksgivingdinnermenu.
1cupwater 3tablespoonsveganmargarine 2poundssweetpotatoes,peeledandshredded 1largeGrannySmithapple,peeled,cored,andshredded 11⁄2tablespoonslightbrownsugar
1teaspoongroundallspice 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
2tablespoonscoarselygroundpecansorothernuts
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilalargegratindishor10-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.
2.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Add2tablespoonsofthemargarine,stirringtomelt.Addthesweetpotatoes,apple,sugar,allspice,cinnamon,salt,andpepper.Mixthoroughly,thenspoonthemixtureintothepreparedgratindish.
3.Dotwiththeremaining1tablespoonmargarine.Bakeuntilfirmandcrisparoundtheedges,50to60minutes.Duringthelast10minuteofbaking,sprinklewiththepecans.Serveimmediately.
Thyme-ScentedSweetPotatoesWithBlackOlivesAndGarlic
Makes4servings Ifthoseawfulcandiedsweetpotatoesinacanhaveleftyouavoidingsweetpotatoesateveryturn,youneedtotrythemfreshandpreparedinasavoryratherthansweetway.Thisrecipe,redolentofgarlicandthymeandstuddedwithblackolives,shouldchangeyourmindaboutsweetpotatoesonceandforall.
11⁄2poundssweetpotatoes
2tablespoonsoliveoil,plusmoreifdesired 3garliccloves,crushed 1teaspoondriedthyme Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cuppittedoil-curedblackolives
1.Peelthesweetpotatoes,cutinhalflengthwise,thencutinto1⁄4-inchslices.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheslicedsweetpotatoesandgarlic.Sprinklewiththethymeandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookfor1minute,stirringtocoat.Reducetheheattolow,cover,andcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthepotatoesaretender,about20minutes.
3.Afewminutesbeforeitisdonecooking,addtheolivesandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Drizzlewithalittleadditionaloliveoil,ifdesired.Serveimmediately.
RoastedRatatouilleGratin
Makes4to6servings RatatouilleisaclassicvegetablemélangefromProvenceusuallymadeupofeggplant,bellpeppers,tomatoes,onions,andherbs,althoughtheingredientsandproportionsvaryfromcooktocook.Traditionallysimmeredontopofthestove,thisoven-bakedvariationisadeliciouschange,andyoucancookandserveitinthesamebakingdish.Ratatouillecanalsobeservedatroomtemperatureandspoonedontotoastedbreadasanappetizer.Oraddwhitebeanstothisgratinandserveitoverriceoranothergrain,foraheartymaindish.
1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumeggplant,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1mediumzucchini,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 3garliccloves,crushedandcoarselychopped 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 11⁄2teaspoonsdriedthyme
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄4cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs
2tablespoonsveganParmesanorParmasio(optional)
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoilalargegratindishor9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheonion,eggplant,bellpepper,zucchini,tomatoes,andgarlic.Drizzle
with2tablespoonsoftheoilandseasonwiththeparsley,1teaspoonofthethyme,salt,andblackpepper.Tosstocombine.
3.Spreadthevegetablemixtureinthepreparedgratindish.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntilthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.
4.Uncoverandsprinklewiththebreadcrumbs,remaining1⁄2teaspoonthyme,andParmesan,ifusing.Drizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonofoil.Bake,uncovereduntilcrumbsarelightlybrowned,about15minuteslonger.Servehotdirectlyfromthegratindish.
CaramelizedRootVegetables
Makes4servings Asweetandsourflavorbalanceofsherryvinegarandsugarcreatesalusciousflavorharmonywithbraisedrootvegetables.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 4mediumshallots,halvedorquartered 3largecarrots,cutinto1-inchchunks 3largeparsnips,cutinto1-inchchunks 2smallturnips,cutinto1-inchdice 1⁄2cuplightbrownsugar
1⁄4cupwater
1⁄4cupsherryvinegar
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandshallotsandcookfor1minutetosoften.Addthecarrots,parsnips,andturnipsandcook,stirring,untillightlybrownandsoftened,about5minutes.
2.Stirinthesugarand2tablespoonsofthewaterandcook,stirringuntilthesugardissolves,about5minutes.
3.Stirintheremaining2tablespoonswaterandthevinegarandsimmerfor2to3minutestoblendtheflavors.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookonlowuntilthevegetablesaresoft,about25minutes,stirringoccasionally.Serveimmediately.
WinterSaladSauté
Makes4servings Thisisafunwaytoturnthetableonthecrispgreensalad.Thebesttimetoservethisisduringwinter'sdeepfreeze,whenyouwantwarmfoodtohelptakethechilloff.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredonion,halvedandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2mediumEnglishcucumbers,peeled,halvedlengthwise,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
5leavesredleaflettuce,cutinto1⁄2-inchstrips
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 6ripecherrytomatoes,halvedlengthwise 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcookuntiltender,5minutes.Addthecucumberandcookuntilslightlysoftened,2minutes.
2.Addthelettuceandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook1minute.Addthetomatoesandparsleyandcook1minutelonger.Serveimmediately.
SesameSpinach
Makes4servings ThisrecipeisinspiredbytheJapanesesaladcalledgomai,madewithchilledspinachandatahinidressing.Insteadofasalad,it'spresentedhereasahotsidedish.
1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1garlicclove,minced 1⁄4cuptoastedsesameoil
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 9ouncesfreshbabyspinach 1tablespoonblacksesameseeds,forgarnish
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetahini,lemonjuice,garlic,oil,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Blenduntilsmoothandsetaside.
2.Placethespinachinalargepotwith2tablespoonsofwaterovermediumheat.Coverandcookuntilthespinachiswiltedandthewaterisevaporated,stirringoccasionally,3to4minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
3.Transferthespinachtoabowlanddrizzlewiththetahinisauce.Sprinklewithsesameseedsandserveimmediately.
Indian-SpicedSpinach(Saag)
Makes4servings Sincefreshspinachcanbeexpensive,Iprefertosaveitforrecipeswhereitsflavoristhestar.That'swhyIusefrozenspinachwhenImakesaag,sincethefragrantIndianspicesaredeliciouslydominant,andthespinachflavorisinthebackground.Thatsaid,youcancertainlyusefreshspinachtomakethis,ifyouprefer.
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1smallyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoongroundcumin 1teaspoongroundcoriander 1teaspoongarammasala 1ripetomato,chopped 1(10-ounce)packagefrozenchoppedspinach,thawed 1⁄4cupwater
Salt
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthegarlicandgingerandcookuntilfragrant,30seconds.Stirinthecumin,coriander,andgarammasala.
2.Addthetomato,spinach,andwater.Seasonwithsalttotaste.Simmer,uncovered,untilthespinachiscookedandtheflavorsareblended,about15minutes.
3.Transferthespinachmixturetoablenderorfoodprocessorandpuree.Returnthepureedspinachtothesaucepanandheatuntilhot.Serveimmediately.
BabySpinachWithLemonAndGarlic
Makes4servings Besuretoaddthelemonjuicejustasyou'rereadytoservesoitdoesn'thavetimetodiscolorthespinach.Foraddedrichness,swirlinatablespoonofveganmargarinejustbeforeyouaddthelemonjuice.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 9ouncesfreshbabyspinach Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice
1.Inaskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandspinachandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,untilthespinachiswilted,about5minutes.
2.Sprinklewithlemonjuiceandserveimmediately.
SpaghettiSquashWithTomatoesAndBasil
Makes4servings Spaghettisquashisadarlingofthecarb-countingsetbecauseitcontainsafractionofthecarbohydratesfoundinactualspaghetti.Butit'salsojustplainfuntomakeandeat.Whileyoucertainlycouldjustserveitstraightfromitsshell,Iliketosautéitinabitofoliveoilandgarlicforaddedflavor.Freshgrapetomatoesandbasiladdcolorandtexture.
1largespaghettisquash 2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupsripegrapetomatoes,halvedlengthwise
1⁄4cupshreddedfreshbasilleaves
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargepotofboilingwater,cookthesquashuntilitissoftwhenpiercedwithafork,30to40minutes.
2.Halvethesquashlengthwise,scoopouttheseeds,anddiscard.Useaforktoscrapeoutthestrandsofsquashandtransferthemtoabowl.Discardtheshell.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,30seconds.Addthecookedsquash,tomatoes,basil,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,untilhot,about5minutes.Serveimmediately.
Orange-And-Maple–BakedAcornSquash
Makes4servings Thisisaneasyandprettywaytoprepareacornsquash.Theorangejuiceandmaplesyrupgiveitasweetflavorboost.
1mediumacornsquash 1⁄2cupfreshorangejuice
3tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside. 2.Cutthesquashcrosswiseintohalf-inchringsandremoveseeds.Arrangethesquashringsinthe
preparedbakingpanandsprinklewithorangejuice,maplesyrup,cinnamon,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntiltender,about45minutes.Serveimmediately
Bourbon-BakedSquash
Makes4servings Justasmallamountofbourbonisusedtoenrichtheflavorofthesquash,butifyouprefernottoimbibe,useapplejuiceorotherfruitjuiceinstead.
2smallacornorotherroundwintersquashes,halvedlengthwiseandseeded 4teaspoonsveganmargarine 4teaspoonssugar 4teaspoonsbourbon 1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpan.Arrangethesquashhalvesinthepreparedpan,cutsideup.
2.Intoeachsquashcavityplace1teaspooneachofthemargarine,sugar,andbourbon.Sprinkleeachwithallspiceandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntiltender,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.
YellowSquashWithCorn,Edamame,AndDill
Makes4servings Protein-richedamame,orgreensoybeans,arewidelyavailableinsupermarkets,bothfreshandfrozen,aswellasinandoutofthepod.Thisgreat-tastingandnutritiousingredientismorethanjustatrendyappetizer,asthisrecipeshows.Ittakesedamameandtreatsitlikedown-homelimabeansinthisvariationonsuccotash.
1cupshelledfreshorfrozenedamame 1mediumyellowsummersquash,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1cupfreshorfrozencornkernels 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedfreshdillweed
1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
Salt
1.Inamediumsaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheedamameuntiltender,about10minutes.Drainandsetaside.
2.Steamthesquashandcornuntiljusttender,3to4minutes.Setaside. 3.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Stirinthedillweed,lemonjuice,andcayenne.
Addthecookededamame,squash,andcorn.Seasonwithsalttotaste.Tosstocombineandsimmeruntilhot,about3minutes.Serveimmediately.
RoastedRosemaryYellowSquashAndChayote
Makes4servings Myprolificsummercropofsquashkeepsmebusythinkingofnewwaystoservethem.Roastingbringsouttheirnaturalsweetnessandpungentrosemarymakesaninterestingchangefromtheparsleyorbasilmoreoftenassociatedwiththesevegetables.
2mediumchayote,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2smallyellowsummersquash,halvedlengthwise,seeded,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2garliccloves,minced 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonchoppedfreshrosemaryor1⁄2teaspoondriedrosemary,crushed
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupripecherryorgrapetomatoes,halvedlengthwise
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Arrangethechayoteandyellowsquashina9x13-inchbakingpan.Addthegarlic,oil,androsemary,andseasontowithsaltandpeppertotaste.Tosstocoat.
2.Roastuntilthevegetablesaretender,about20minutes,stirringonce.Addthetomatoesandroast15minutesmore.Serveimmediately.
ZucchiniSautéWithSun-DriedTomatoes,Olives,AndPeppers
Makes4servings Fast,easy,andloadedwithMediterraneanflavors,thissautéisagreatwaytoenjoyzucchini.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 4smallzucchini,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2garliccloves,minced Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,cutinto
1⁄4-inchstrips
1⁄4cupkalamataolives,pittedandhalved
2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthezucchini,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,turningonce,about7minutes.
2.Addthegarlicandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook1minutelonger. 3.Stirinthesun-driedtomatoes,olives,parsley,andlemonjuiceandcookuntilhot,about2minutes
longer.Serveimmediately.
ZucchiniWalnutFritters
Makes4to6servings Tendersweetzucchiniuniteswithcrunchywalnutsandthepotatohelpsbringitalltogetherinthesecrispyfritters.Forextraflavor,youcanadduptoateaspoonofyourfavoritemincedfreshherbtothemixture,butIpreferlettingthezucchiniandwalnutsshineontheirown.
1mediumzucchini,finelyshredded 1smallpotato,peeledandfinelyshredded 1⁄4cupmincedgreenonion
¾cupfinelygroundwalnuts 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄2cupall-purposeflour,plusmoreifneeded
Oliveoil,forfrying
1.Preheattheovento250°F.Inalargebowl,combinethezucchini,potato,greenonion,walnuts,parsley,bakingpowder,salt,andpepper.Stirintheflour,addingmoreifneededtomakeathickbatter.
2.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Scoopalargetablespoonfulofthefritterbatterintothehotoil.Addasmanyfrittersasyoucanwithoutcrowding.Flattenthefritterswithaspatula.Fryuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,6to8minutestotal.Removethecookedfritterstoaheat-proofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktherest.Serveimmediately.
RoastedZucchiniAndTomatoes
Makes4servings Thisisanadaptationofmymother'szucchinirecipethatI'veenjoyedsincechildhood.Insteadofcombiningtheingredientsontopofthestove,Icookthemintheoven,givingthedishanaddeddimensionofflavorthatonlycomesfromroasting.
4smallzucchini,halvedlengthwise 1⁄2smallyellowonion,chopped
2garliccloves,minced 4ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 1tablespoonoliveoil 1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpan.Cutthezucchiniinto1⁄4-inchslicesandplaceinthepreparedpan.Addtheonion,garlic,tomatoes,oil,basil,oregano,andsaltandpeppertotaste,tossingtocoat.
2.Roast,uncovered,untiltender,stirringonceabouthalfwaythrough,30to40minutes. 3.Transfertoaservingbowl,tosswiththeparsley,andserveimmediately.
Cornmeal-CrustedFriedGreenTomatoes
Makes4servings ForadeliciousSouthern-styletreat,servethesespicysucculenttomatoeswiththeRemouladeSauce.Greentomatoesaretraditionalandfavoredfortheirfirmtexture,althoughunderriperedtomatoescouldbesubstitutediftheyarefirmenoughtoholdtheirshapewhencooked.Cajunseasoningcanbefoundinthespicesectionofanysupermarketandusuallycontainsamixtureofpaprika,groundcayenne,onionpower,andgarlicpowder,andsometimesthyme,oregano,orceleryseed,amongotherspices.
1⁄2cupyellowcornmeal
1⁄2teaspoonCajunseasoning
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
3or4firmgreentomatoes,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices
Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying
1.Inashallowbowl,combinethecornmeal,Cajunseasoning,salt,andpepper.Dredgethetomatoslicesinthecornmealmixture,turningtocoatbothsides.
2.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Addthetomatoslicesandcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,turningonce,about8minutestotal.Serveimmediately.
Panko-FriedGreenTomatoesWithPeanutSauce
Makes4servings ThisclassicfromtheAmericanSouthgetsanAsianmakeoverwithapankocrumbcoatingandacreamypeanutsauce.Ifyoucan'tfindpanko,substituteregularunseasonedbreadcrumbs.
¾cuppanko 3or4firmgreentomatoes,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices
3tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3tablespoonscreamypeanutbutter 2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonfreshlemonorlimejuice 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1.Preheattheovento250°F.Placethepankoinashallowbowl.Dipthetomatoslicesinthepanko,turningtocoatonallsides.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetomatoslicesinonelayer,workinginbatchesifnecessary.Seasoneachtomatoslicewithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,turningonce,untilcrisponbothsides,about8minutestotal.Transfertoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.
3.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethepeanutbutter,soysauce,lemonjuice,sugar,andcayenne,stirringtodissolvethesugarandwarmthesauce.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Addatablespoonortwoofwater,ifneeded,fordesiredconsistency.
4.Drizzlethesauceoverthetomatoslicesandserveimmediately.
CurryRoastedVegetables
Makes4to6servings Toturnthesefragrantveggiesintoamain-dishmeal,addacanofchickpeaswhenyouaddthegreenbeansandserveoverfreshlycookedbasmatirice.
2largecarrots,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices
2mediumparsnips,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1mediumrussetpotato,peeledandcutinto1-inchchunks 1mediumredonion,chopped 1⁄4cupoliveoil
11⁄2tablespoonshotormildcurrypowder
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
8ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinethecarrots,parsnips,potato,andonion.Addtheoil,currypowder,salt,
andpepper.Tosstocoatthevegetables. 3.Spreadthevegetablesinthepreparedbakingpanandroastuntilthevegetablesaretenderand
browned,about45minutes. 4.Whilethevegetablesareroasting,steamthegreenbeansuntiltender,about7minutes.Duringthe
last10minutesofroastingtime,addthegreenbeanstotheroastingvegetablesandstirtocombine.Serveimmediately.
VersatileRoastedVegetables
Makes6servings Thevegetablesinthisrecipeweremadetobeslow-roasted—theybecomesweetandcaramelizedandamazinglyflavorful.Here'stheversatilepart:Youcanaddgarlicorchunksofsweetpotatoorcarrot.Omitcertainvegetablesoradddifferentseasonings.Increasethetomatoes,andservethisoverpastaasachunkysauceoraddsautéedseitanneartheendandserveoverrice.
1mediumeggplant,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1mediumzucchini,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchstrips
1largeredonion,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
3ripeplumtomatoes,cutinto1-inchdice 1⁄3cupoliveoil
1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram
1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonshreddedfreshbasilleaves,forgarnish 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheeggplant,zucchini,bellpepper,onion,andtomatoes.Addtheoil,
marjoram,driedbasil,thyme,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Tossthevegetablestocoat.Transferthevegetablestothepreparedpan,spreadingthevegetablesinasinglelayer.
3.Roastthevegetablesuntiltenderandjustbeginningtobrown,about1hour,stirringoccasionally.Transfertoalargeservingbowlandsprinklewithfreshbasilandparsley.Serveimmediately.
BalsamicBraisedVegetables
Makes4to6servings Therichbraisingliquidpermeatesthevegetablesastheycook,givingthemadeeplyflavorfulintensity.Totransformthisintoamaindish,adddicedsteamedtempehtobraisewiththevegetablesandserveoveryourfavoritecookedgrain.Youcanvarythevegetablesusedbytheseason—tryitwithwinterrootvegetablessuchascarrots,parsnips,andturnips.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄4cupdicedcelery
3garliccloves,chopped 1⁄3cupbalsamicvinegar
2tablespoonspuremaplesyruporagavenectar 1tablespoonlightbrownsugar 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
¾cupwater 1mediumredonion,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1largecarrot,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1smalleggplant,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1mediumzucchini,diced 12smallwhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,wholeorhalveddependingonsize Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthecelery,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandcook1minutelonger.Addthebalsamicvinegar,maplesyrup,sugar,parsley,oregano,thyme,salt,blackpepper,andwaterandsimmerforabout10minutesoruntilsaucereducesslightly.Setaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,bellpepper,eggplant,zucchini,andmushrooms.Coverandcooktosoftenslightly,about8minutes.
3.Addthebalsamicbraisingliquid.Cover,reduceheattomedium-low,andsimmeruntilthevegetablesarejusttender,stirringoccasionally,about25minutes.Uncoverandcook12to15minuteslongertoreducetheliquid.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.
GrilledVegetableSkewersWithCharmoulaSauce
Makes4servings CharmoulasauceisafragrantlyherbalMoroccansaucetraditionallyusedtoflavorfishdishes.Inthisrecipeitispairedwithawidevarietyofvegetables,butIalsoliketouseitforgrilledtofuorportobellomushrooms.Ifusingwoodenskewers,soaktheminwaterforatleast30minutesbeforeusetopreventburning.
¾cupcoarselychoppedfreshparsley ¾cupcoarselychoppedfreshcilantro 3garliccloves,crushed 1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander
1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄2teaspoonsweetpaprika
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄3cupoliveoil
1mediumredbellpepper,cutlengthwiseinto11⁄2-inchsquares
1smalleggplant,cutinto1-inchchunks 1mediumzucchini,cutinto1-inchchunks 12whitemushrooms,lightlyrinsedandpatteddry 12ripecherrytomatoes
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheparsley,cilantro,andgarlicandprocessuntilfinelyminced.Addthecoriander,cumin,paprika,salt,cayenne,lemonjuice,andoil.Processuntilsmooth.Transfertoasmallbowl.
2.Preheatthegrill.Threadthebellpepper,eggplant,zucchini,mushrooms,andtomatoesontoskewersandarrangetheminashallowbakingdish.Pourabouthalfofthecharmoulasauceovertheskeweredvegetablesandmarinateatroomtemperaturefor20minutes.
3.Placetheskeweredvegetablesonthehotgrilldirectlyovertheheatsource.Grilluntilthevegetablesarebrownedandtender,turningoncehalfwaythroughthegrilling,about10minutestotal.Transfertoaplatterandspoontheremainingsauceoverall.Serveimmediately.
BroiledVegetableSkewers
Arrangetheskeweredvegetablesonabroilerpanandplaceunderthebroiler,about4inchesfromtheheat.Broiluntilcookedontheinsideandbrownedontheoutside,about8minutestotal,turningoncehalfwaythrough.
ChimichurriGrilledVegetables
Makes4servings ChimichurriisagarlickyherbsauceofArgentinathattraditionallyaccompaniesgrilledmeats,butitmakesagreatsauceforgrilledvegetablesaswell.Iliketoservetheseflavorfulveggiesonabedoffreshlycookedquinoaorcoconutriceandblackbeans.
2mediumshallots,quartered 3garliccloves,crushed 1⁄3cupfreshparsleyleaves
1⁄4cupfreshbasilleaves
2teaspoonsfreshthyme 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2cupoliveoil
1mediumredonion,halvedlengthwise,thenquartered 1mediumsweetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1largeredoryellowbellpepper,cutinto11⁄2-inchpieces
2smallzucchini,cutdiagonallyinto1⁄2-inchthickslices
2ripeplantains,halvedlengthwise,thencutinhalfhorizontally
1.Preheatthegrill.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheshallotsandgarlicandprocessuntilminced.Addtheparsley,basil,thyme,salt,andpepperandpulseuntilfinelyminced.Addthelemonjuiceandoliveoilandprocessuntilwellblended.Transfertoasmallbowl.
2.Brushthevegetableswiththechimichurrisauceandplacethemonthegrill. 3.Turnthevegetablesinthesameorderyouputthemonthegrill.Brushthevegetableswithmoreof
thechimichurrisauceandcontinuetogrilluntilthevegetablesaretender,about10to15minutesforeverythingbuttheplantains,whichshouldbedoneinabout7minutes.Servehot,drizzledwiththeremainingsauce.
RoastedChimichurriVegetables
Tosstheonionandsweetpotatosliceswitholiveoilandplacethemina9x13-inchbakingdish.Roastina400°Fovenfor30minutes.Addtheremainingvegetablesandthechimichurrisauceandtosstocombine.Returntotheovenandroastanother30minutesoruntilallthevegetablesaretender,turningonceabouthalfwaythrough,sothevegetablesbrownnicelyallover.
Breads
Simplythinkingaboutthefragranceandtasteofhomemadebreadevokesasenseofcomfortandwell-being.Yetthisancientandbasic"staffoflife"ismoreoftenpurchasedatastorethanbakedathome.This,despitethefactthat,althoughbreadcanbeoneofthemosteconomicalfoodstomakefromscratch,acrustyloafof"artisan"breadatthemarketcanoftensetyoubackmorethanafewdollars.Still,mostpeopleoptforbuyingratherthanbaking,mostlyforconvenience. Forvegans,makingbreadcanbemoreofanecessity.Purchasingready-madebreadcaninvolvealotoflabelreadingbecausedairy,eggs,andotheranimalproductsareoftenpresent. Whilemostbreadssharethefoundationingredientsofflourandwater,anastoundingvarietycanbecreatedfromthosehumbleingredients.Inthischapter,youwillfindsometastyrepresentatives,fromyeastbreadstoquickbreads,crackerstomuffins,andflatbreadstobiscuits. Yeastbreadscanbetime-consumingtopreparebecauseofthenecessarykneadingandrisingsteps,buttheycanalsobethemostsatisfying.Perhapsequaltothegreatflavorandaromaofhome-bakedbreadissimplythesatisfactionofmakingitfromscratchyourself. Iftimeisn'tonyourside,quickbreadsmaysatisfyyoururgetobakeinafractionofthetime.Whethersweetorsavory,muffins,biscuits,andsconescanmakewonderfuladditionstomealsanytimeofday—orbetweenmealswithahotcupofteaorcoffee. Roundingoutthechapterisaselectionofflatbreadsandcrackersthataresurprisinglysimpletomake. Ifyouliketobake,thenyoushouldenjoythevarietyofveganbakedgoodsinthischapter.Andifyou'venevertriedbaking,theserecipesareeasytofollowandmayjustgetyouhooked. Note:Mostoftherecipescallforall-purposeflour.Ifyou'dlikeamorewhole-grainbread,youcansubstitutespeltflourforallorpartoftheall-purposeflour,sinceitisprovidesthemostsimilarloavesintexturewhilestillbeingawholegrain.Youcanalsousewhole-wheatflourforpartoftheflour,whichwillresultindenserloaves.Thereare,ofcourse,numerousotherfloursthatyoumightwanttoexperimentwith,suchasthosemadefromoat,rice,corn,soy,andmore,eachaddingitsownuniquetasteandtexturetobakedgoods. Note:Theovenrackpositionusedintherecipesshouldbethemiddlepositionunlessotherwisespecified.YEASTBREADS
BasicWhiteBread
Makes1loaf Thisdeliciousandunpretentiousbreadconjuresupchildhoodmemoriesoftheloavesmymotherusedtobake.Reconnectwithyourfamilytraditionsorstartnewones.Trythebreadwithorganicpeanutbutterandgood(ifnothomemade)jamforafabulousPB&J—orwithanytoppingyoulike.
11⁄2cupswarmwater
1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)
2tablespoonsoliveoil 2teaspoonssugar 11⁄2teaspoonssalt
4cupsall-purposeflourorbreadflour
1.Inalargebowl,combine1⁄2cupofthewaterwiththeyeastandstiruntildissolved.Addtheremaining1cupwater,oliveoil,sugar,salt,and2cupsoftheflour.Mixwell.
2.Stirinenoughoftheremainingflourtomakeasoftdough.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurfaceandkneaduntilsmoothandelastic,about5minutes.
3.Placeinalightlyoiledbowl,turningtocoatthetop.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about30minutes.Testdoughbypokingitwithyourfinger.It'sreadyiftheindentationfromyourfingerremains.
4.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.Punchthedoughdownandturnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurface.Shapethedoughintoaloafandplaceitinthepreparedpan.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplacefor30minutes.
5.Preheattheovento400°F.Uncoverthedoughanduseasharpknifetomake3diagonalslashesacrossthetopoftheloaf.Bakefor15minutes,thenreducetheheatto350°Fandbakeuntilgoldenbrown,about30minutes.Coolonawirerackfor30minutesbeforeslicing.
BreadStorageTips
Itisbesttousehomebakedbreadshortlyafteritismade,sinceitdoesn'tstayfreshformorethanadayorso.Oncebreadiscompletelycoolafterbaking,youcanwraptheloafwellinplasticwrap.Ifusingwithinadayortwo,breadcanbestoredatroomtemperature.Beyondthatitwillgostalequickly,or, ifhumid,itmaydevelopmold.Refrigerationwill causebread to dryout quickly, but in hotweather, refrigeration is preferable to keeping it atroomtemperaturefortoolong.Ifnotusingthebreadrightaway,itcanbestoredinthefreezer.Breadsfreezewellandthisisthebestchoiceforstoragelongerthanafewdays.Tofreezebread,firstwrapitinplasticwrapandthendouble-wrapitinfoil.Frozenbreadwillkeepwellforamonthtosixweeksinthefreezer.Thawfrozenbreadatroomtemperaturebeforeusing.
WholeWheatRaisinBread
Makes1loaf Thiswholesomedenseloafgetsitssubtlesweetnessfrommolassesand,ofcourse,theraisinsandatouchofcinnamon.Itmakesexcellenttoast—tryittoastedwithasmearofveganmargarine.Speltflourisalsoagoodchoiceforthisrecipesinceithasanuttyflavorsimilartowholewheat.
3tablespoonsdarkmolasses 1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)
11⁄2cupwarmplainsoymilk
2cupswholewheatflour 2cupsall-purposeflour 11⁄4teaspoonssalt
1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1cupregularorgoldenraisins
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethemolassesandyeast.Add1⁄4cupofthesoymilkandstiruntilyeastisdissolved.Setitasidefor5minutes.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethewheatflour,all-purposeflour,salt,cinnamon,andraisins.Addtheyeastmixtureandtheremaining11⁄4cupssoymilk,stirringtoformasoftdough.
3.Kneadthedoughfor5minutes,thenplaceitinalightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about1hour.Testdoughbypokingitwithyourfinger.It'sreadyiftheindentationfromyourfingerremains.
4.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetitaside.Punchthedoughdownandturnitoutontoalightlyflouredsurface.Shapethedoughintoaloafandplaceitinthepreparedpan.Coverwithplasticwraporacleanteatowelandletriseinawarmplacefor1hour.
5.Preheattheovento350°F.Uncoverthedoughandbakefor45minutes,oruntilthetopisgoldenbrown.Duringthelast20minutesofbakingtime,coverlooselywithfoil.
6.Removetheloaffromtheovenandsetasidetocoolfor5minutes,thenturnoutontoawireracktocoolfor30minutesbeforeslicing.
Three-GrainBread
Makes1loaf Thesturdinessofwheatcombineswithmellowoatflourandsubtlysweetcornmealforawholesomeandflavorfulbread.WhenrecipetesterEdieFidlertestedthisfirm-texturedbread,shecommentedthatithadasimilartexturetotheGermanryebreadsheenjoyedwhilegrowingup.Thismakesagreatsandwichbread,butIalsoenjoyitwarmfromtheovenwithsomeveganmargarineandpeachjam.
11⁄4cupshotwater
2tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 2tablespoonsoliveoil 11⁄4teaspoonssalt
1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)
11⁄2cupswholewheatflour
11⁄2cupsoatflour
1cupyellowcornmeal
1.Inalargebowl,combinethewater,maplesyrup,oil,andsalt.Letcooluntilwarm(nothot)andaddtheyeast.Stirtocombine,thensetasidefor10minutes.
2.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinethewholewheatflour,oatflour,andcornmealandstiruntilwellcombined.Addabouthalftheflourmixturetotheliquidmixture,stirringtoblend.
3.Workintheremainingflourmixtureuntilcombined,turnoutthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurface.Kneadthedoughuntilitissmoothandelastic,about8minutes.
4.Placethedoughintoalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about1hour.Testdoughbypokingitwithyourfinger.It'sreadyiftheindentationfromyourfingerremains.
5.Lightlyoilalargebakingsheetandsetaside.Punchthedoughdownandturnitoutontoalightlyflouredsurface.Shapethedoughintoaroundorlongloafandplaceitonthepreparedbakingsheet.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowel,setasideinawarmplace,andletriseagainforabout1hour.
6.Preheatovento375°F.Uncoverthedoughanduseasharpknifetocut3diagonalslashesinthetopoftheloaf,about1⁄4inchdeep.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,40to45minutes.Thebreadisdoneifitsoundshollowwhentappedonthebottom.Coolonawirerackfor30minutesbeforeslicing.
Oatmeal-WalnutBread
Makes1loaf Combineoats,maplesyrup,andtheaddedcrunchofwalnuts,andyouhaveacozycomfortingloafthatmakesasatisfyingbreadforbreakfastoranytime.Ifyoudon'tlikenutsinyourbread,justleaveoutthewalnuts.WhenTamiNoyestestedthisrecipe,shereported:"Aftermakingthesameoatmealbreadrecipefornearly20yearsdespitetryingothers,thisoneistakingitsplace.Welovedthisbread.Thecrustwasperfectandthecrumbwasjusttherighttexture."
11⁄4cupsboilingwater
1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 11⁄4teaspoonssalt
1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup
1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)
31⁄4cupsall-purposeflourorbreadflour
1⁄2cupfinelychoppedwalnuts
1.Inalargebowl,combinetheboilingwater,oats,margarine,salt,andmaplesyrup.Stirtocombine,thensetasidetocooltolukewarm.Addtheyeast,thenstirintheflourandwalnutsandkneaduntilsmooth,about5minutes.
2.Placethedoughinalightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporcleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubled,about1hour.Testdoughbypokingitwithyourfinger.It'sreadyiftheindentationfromyourfingerremains.
3.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpan.Punchthedoughdown,thenshapeitintoaloaf,andplaceitinthepreparedpan.Coverthepanwithplasticwraporcleandishtowelandletriseagainfor45minutes.
4.Preheattheovento375°F.Uncoverandbakethebreaduntilgoldenbrown,35to40minutes.Coverlooselywithfoilifitbeginstobrowntooquickly.Aftercoolinginthepanfor5minutes,removetheloaffromthepanandcoolitonawirerackfor30minutesbeforeslicing.
PestoPotatoBread
Makes2loaves Thisindulgentbreadcontainstwoofmyfavoritefoods:fragrantbasilpestoandmashedpotatoes.Enjoyingtheminaloafoffresh-bakedbreadispurejoy.Moistandflavorful,thisbreadneedsnoembellishment,althoughabriefdipingoodoliveoiladdstothedecadence.
1cupplainsoymilk 1cupleftovermashedpotatoes 3tablespoonspesto,homemade(seePestos)orstore-bought 1tablespoonoliveoil 11⁄2teaspoonssalt
1teaspoonsugar 1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)
1⁄4cupwarmwater
4cupsall-purposeflourorbreadflour,ormoreifneeded
1.Inalargesaucepan,heatthesoymilkuntilhotbutnotboiling.Stirinthepotatoes,pesto,oil,salt,andsugar,stirringuntilwellmixed.Transfertoalargebowlandsetasidetocooltoroomtemperature.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheyeastandthewater,stirringtodissolvetheyeast.Letthemixturestandfor10minutes,thenstiritintothepotatomixture.Addabouthalftheflour,stirringtocombine.Workintheremainingflourtoformasoftdough,thentransfertoalightlyflouredsurface.Addupto1⁄2cupofadditionalflour,ifneeded.
3.Kneadthedoughuntilitissmoothandelastic,about8minutes,usingadditionalflourasneededtokeepthedoughfromsticking.
4.Placethedoughinalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about1hour.Testdoughbypokingitwithyourfinger.It'sreadyiftheindentationfromyourfingerremains.
5.Lightlyoilalargebakingsheetandsetitaside.Punchdownthedoughandturnitoutontolightlyflouredsurface.Kneadthedoughfor5minutes.Dividethedoughinhalf,shapeinto2roundloaves,andplacethemonthepreparedbakingsheet.Covertheloaveswithplasticwraporcleandishtowel.Setasideinawarmplaceandletriseagainfor45minutes.
6.Preheattheovento375°F.Uncoverdoughanduseasharpknifetocut2or3diagonalslashesinthetopofeachloaf.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about35minutes.Thebreadisdoneifitsoundshollowwhentappedonthebottom.Coolonawirerackfor30minutesbeforeslicing.
GreatGarlicBread
Makes2loaves IadaptedthisrecipefromonesharedwithmebyrecipetesterToniDalhmeier.Withgreatgarlickyflavorbakedinside,it'sanidealbreadforcrostiniandbruschetta.Justsliceit,toastit,andaddyourfavoritetopping(seeBruschettaAndCrostiniToppings).Asavariation,youcanadd1teaspoonofItalianseasoningtothedoughor1⁄2teaspooneachofdriedbasilandoregano.
4garliccloves 1packetactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)
1tablespoonsugar ¾cupwarmwater 2⁄3cupwarmplainsoymilk
1⁄4cupsilkentofu,drained
1tablespoonoliveoil,plusmoreforbrushing 11⁄4teaspoonssalt
1⁄2teaspoongarlicsalt
1cupwholewheatflour 3cupsall-purposeflourorbreadflour
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Roastgarlicinasmallungreasedbakingdishuntilgoldenandveryaromatic,about15minutes.Squeezethegarlicoutofitsskinsandmashtoapaste.Setaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheyeast,sugar,andwarmwaterandsetitaside. 3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethesoymilk,tofu,the1tablespoonofoil,salt,andgarlic
saltandblenduntilsmooth. 4.Inalargebowl,combinethewholewheatflourand21⁄2cupsall-purposeflour.Addthesoymilk
mixtureandtheyeastmixturetothefloursandstirtocombine.Kneadthedoughfor10minutes,sprinklinginasmuchoftheremaining1⁄2cupall-purposeflouruntilthedoughissmooth.Thedoughwillbesoftandsticky.Brushwiththeremainingoil,coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowel,andletriseinwarmplaceuntildoubled,about1hour.
5.Preheatovento425°F.Lightlyoilalargebakingsheet. 6.Dividethedoughinhalfandshapeinto2longnarrowloaves.Arrangetheloavesontheprepared
pan.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandlettheloavesriseagainfor15minutes.Uncoveranduseasharpknifetocut2or3diagonalslashesinthetopofeachloaf.
7.Bakefor20to25minutes,untilgoldenbrown.Thebreadsaredoneiftheysoundhollowwhentappedonthebottom.Foraddedgarlicflavor,whenthebreadcomesoutoftheoven,brushthetopoftheloaveslightlywithoilandsprinklewithalittlegarlicsalt.Coolfor30minutesonawirerackbeforeslicing.
SunflowerArtisanBread
Makes1loaf Therusticfree-formshape(asopposedtotheuniformityofaloafpan)isahallmarkofanartisanbread.Themostdifficultthingaboutthisheartybreadisnoteatingitfreshfromtheoveninonesitting.
11⁄4cupsplainsoymilk
3tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1teaspoonsalt 1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)
3cupsall-purposeflourorbreadflour 1⁄2cupsunflowerseeds
1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethesoymilk,maplesyrup,oil,andsaltandheatoverlowheatuntillukewarm.Removefromtheheat,stirintheyeast,andsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflourandsunflowerseeds.Addtheyeastmixtureandmixwelltocombine.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandkneadfor5minutes.
3.Placethedoughinalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletrisefor1hour.Testdoughbypokingitwithyourfinger.It'sreadyiftheindentationfromyourfingerremains.
4.Lightlyoilabakingsheet.Punchthedoughdown,thenshapeitintoaloaf.Placethedoughonthepreparedbakingsheet.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseagainfor1hour.
5.Preheattheovento375°F.Uncoverandbakethebreaduntilgoldenbrown,about40minutes.Duringthelast20minutesofbakingtime,coverthebreadlooselywithfoil.Turntheloafoutontoawireracktocoolfor30minutesbeforeslicing.
RusticLoafWithCuredBlackOlivesAndRosemary
Makes1loaf Asifthearomaofbakingbreadweren'tenough,thisonehastheaddedfragranceofrosemaryandolivestokeepyourmouthwateringuntilit'stimetodigin.
11⁄4cupsplainsoymilk
1tablespoondarkmolasses 1tablespoonoliveoil 11⁄2teaspoonssalt
1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)
11⁄2cupsall-purposeflourorbreadflour
2cupswholewheatflour 2teaspoonschoppedfreshrosemaryor1teaspoondried 1⁄2cupoil-curedblackolives,pittedandchopped
1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethesoymilk,molasses,oil,andsaltandheatoverlowheatuntillukewarm.Stirintheyeastandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheall-purposeflourand1⁄2cupofthewheatflourandmixuntilwellcombined.Addtheyeastmixtureandmixwell.
3.Addtheremaining11⁄2cupsofthewholewheatflourandtherosemaryandkneadthedoughfor3minutes.Addtheolivesandkneadjustlongenoughtoincorporatethemintothedough.
4.Placethedoughinalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningtocoatthedough.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubled,about1hour.Testdoughbypokingitwithyourfinger.It'sreadyiftheindentationfromyourfingerremains.
5.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetitaside.Punchthedoughdownandturnitoutontoalightlyflouredsurface.Shapethedoughintoaloafandplaceitonthepreparedbakingsheet.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowel.Setasideinawarmplaceandletriseagainfor1hour.
6.Preheatovento375°F.Uncoveranduseasharpknifetocut2or3diagonalslashesinthetopoftheloaf.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about40minutes.Turntheloafoutontoawireracktocoolfor30minutesbeforeslicing.
QUICKBREADS
QuickHerbBread
Makes1loaf Herbbreadsareusuallyassociatedwithyeastbreads,soit'sapleasantsurprisetomakearichflavorfulbreadthatrequiresnokneadingorraisingtime.Foramorewholesomeloaf,usespeltflourinsteadofwhiteflour.Youcanchangetheherbsinthisbreadtosuityourtasteortocomplementyourmeal—oneideaistosubstituteceleryseedanddrieddillweedforthebasil,thyme,andmarjoram.
3cupsall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil
1⁄4teaspoondriedthyme
1⁄4teaspoondriedmarjoram
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
11⁄4cupsplainsoymilk
2tablespoonsoliveoil
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,basil,thyme,marjoram,salt,andpepper,
stirringtoblend.Pourinthesoymilkandoilandcombineswiftlyuntilwellblended. 3.Transferthedoughtothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedinthe
centercomesoutclean,about40minutes.Cool20minutesonwirerackbeforeslicing.
IrishSodaBreadWithGoldenRaisins
Makes1loaf ThisyummyroundloafisrequiredeatingonSt.Patrick'sDayinmyhouse.Traditionallymadewithbuttermilk,thisveganversioncombinessoymilkandvinegartocreatetheacidicenvironmentnecessaryforthebakingsodatoworkitsleaveningmagic.
11⁄2cupswarmplainsoymilk
1tablespooncidervinegar 3¾cupsall-purposeflour 2tablespoonssugar 11⁄2teaspoonssalt
2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1cupgoldenraisins
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoymilkandvinegarandsetaside. 3.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,salt,bakingpowder,andbakingsoda.Mixuntilblended.
Mixintheraisinsandthesoymilkmixturetomakeasoftdough. 4.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandkneadfor1minute,thenshapeintoa
roundloaf.Placetheloafonthepreparedbakingsheetandflattentheloafwithyourhandssothatitisabout2to3incheshigh.Useasharpknifetocutanx-shapedslashintothetopoftheloaf.
5.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about40to45minutes.Coolonawirerackfor20minutesbeforeslicing.
VersatileQuickBreadsAndMuffins
Oneofthegreatthingsaboutquickbreadsandmuffins,besidestheirobviousdeliciousness,isthatthebatterfromeachrecipecanbeusedinterchangeably.Asageneralruleofthumb,onequickbreadloafrecipecanmaketwomini-loaves(greatforgift-giving)oradozenmuffins,andviceversa.Simplyadjustthebakingtimeaccordingly:moretimefor(denser)breads,lesstimeformuffins.
Cornbread
Makes1loaf Cornbreadisoneofthemostflavorfulandversatilequickbreads.Itcanbeenjoyedanytimeofday,withorwithoutembellishment,andservedaloneorasamealtimeaccompaniment.Iespeciallyliketopairitwithapotofspicychili.Thisisabasiccornbreadrecipeforcornbreadpurists.Ithasahigherratioofcornmealthanflourforadeepercornflavorandnoneoftheadd-insoftherecipethatfollows—justgoodold-fashionedcornbread.(IfyoulikesweetcornbreadtrytheCornMuffins.)
11⁄2cupswarmplainsoymilk
1tablespooncidervinegar 11⁄2cupsyellowcornmeal
¾cupall-purposeflour 2tablespoonssugar 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4cupoliveoil
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilan8-inchsquarebakingpanandplaceitintheovenwhileyoupreparethebatter.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoymilkandvinegarandsetaside. 3.Inalargebowl,combinethecornmeal,flour,sugar,bakingpowder,andsalt.Stirinthesoymilk
mixtureandtheoilandmixwellwithafewquickstrokes. 4.Removethehotpanfromtheovenandscrapethebatterintothehotpan. 5.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about30minutes.
Coolfor10minutes.Servewarm.
Fired-UpJalapeñoCornbread
Makes1loaf Unlikethesimpleandbasiccornbreadrecipe,thisoneisdressedtothenines.Deliciousbitsofsweetandhottantalizeyourtastebudsasyoueatthiscornbreadstuddedwithcornkernelsandbitsofjalapeño,andsweetenedwithatouchofmaplesyrup.Ifyou'drathernotgetall"fired-up,"simplyeliminatethechiles.
1cupall-purposeflour 1cupyellowcornmeal 2teaspoonbakingpowder 1teaspoonsalt 1cupplainsoymilk 3tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 1cupfreshorthawedfrozencornkernels 1⁄4cupoliveoil
1⁄4cupcannedjalapeño,chopped
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilan8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,cornmeal,bakingpowder,andsaltandsetaside. 3.Inaseparatebowl,combinethesoymilk,maplesyrup,cornkernels,oil,andchiles. 4.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredientsandmixwellwithafewquickstrokes. 5.Transferthebattertothepreparedpanandbakeuntilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedinthe
centercomesoutclean,about30minutes.Cool10minutes.Servewarm.
PumpkinBreadWithCranberries
Makes1loaf Thislovelyloafhasamildlyspicedpumpkinflavorwithsweet-tartburstsofcranberry.Hulledpumpkinseedsorchoppedpecansmakeagoodadditiontothisgorgeousbreadthat'salmosttooprettytoeat.Itmakesagreathostessgiftaroundtheholidays—justwrapittightlyinplasticwrapafterit'scompletelycooledandtieitwithaprettyribbon.
2cupsall-purposeflour 11⁄2teaspoonsbakingpowder
1⁄2teaspoonbakingsoda
¾teaspoonsalt 1cupcannedsolid-packpumpkin 1cuplightbrownsugar 1⁄3cupcanolaoil
1⁄3cupplus2tablespoonssoymilk
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1teaspooncinnamon 1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄4teaspoonpowderedginger
1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg
2⁄3cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsalt.Setaside. 3.Inaseparatebowl,combinethepumpkin,sugar,oil,soymilk,vanilla,cinnamon,allspice,ginger,
andnutmeg. 4.Mixthewetingredientsintothedryingredients.Foldinthecranberriesandmixuntiljust
combined. 5.Transferthebattertothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesout
clean,about1hour.Coolonawirerackbeforeslicing.
ChocolateChipBananaBread
Makes1loaf Testersagreethatthisisthebestbananabreadtheyhaveevereaten.Usemoreorfewerchocolatechipsaccordingtoyourpersonalpreference.Iadaptedthisrecipefromonesharedwithmebymyfriend,AnnSwissdorf,whousesleftoverstomakeagreatFrenchtoast,althoughit'shardtoimagineleftovers.
1cupall-purposeflour ¾cupwholewheatflour 1⁄2cupsugar
2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonbakingsoda
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
3ripebananas 1⁄3cupapplejuice
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 3tablespoonscanolaoil 1⁄2to¾cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips
1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.
2.Inalargemixingbowl,combinebothkindsofflour,thesugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsaltandsetaside.
3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethebananas,applejuice,vanilla,andoilandprocessuntilwellblended.
4.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredients,thenfoldinthechocolatechipsandwalnuts,stirringgentlyuntiltheflourisjustmoistened.Donotovermix.
5.Transferthebattertothepreparedloafpan.Bakeuntilfirmandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about50minutes.Coolonawirerackforabout20minutesbeforeslicing.
Lemon-DrenchedBanana-MacadamiaBread
Makes1loaf Thesweet-tartlemonysyrupaddssparkletothisbananabreadand,alongwiththemacadamias,helpstosetitapartfromtherestofthepack.WhenrecipetesterRobinDempseyservedthisbreadtoherhusband,hecalledit"aflavorexplosion."Foramoretraditionalbananabread,omitthelemonsyrupandswapoutthemacadamiasforwalnutsorpecans.
2ripebananas 1⁄3cupcanolaoil
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2cupsall-purposeflour ¾cupsugar 1⁄2cupcoarselychoppedmacadamianuts
11⁄2teaspoonsbakingpowder
1⁄2teaspoonbakingsoda
Zestandjuiceof2lemons 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,pureethebananas.Addtheoilandvanillaextractandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside.
3.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,1⁄2cupofthesugar,macadamianuts,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,lemonzest,andsalt.Foldinthebananamixture,stirringuntiljustmixed.
4.Scrapethebatterintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownontopandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,35to40minutes.Letcoolinthepanonawirerack.
5.Whilethebreadiscooling,combinethelemonjuiceandtheremaining1⁄4cupsugarinasmallsaucepanandsimmeroverlowheat,stirring,untilthesugarisdissolved.Setasidetocool.
6.Useametalskewerortoothpicktopokeseveralholesinthetopoftheloaf.Pourthesyrupoverthetopoftheloafandletitstandfor10minutesbeforeremovingfromthepanandslicing.
Ginger-MolassesBreadWithBlueberries
Makes1loaf Thismoist,darkbreadisaflavorfulmergingoftheseasonswithblueberriesshowingupinwintertimegingerbread.Thesecret,ofcourse,isusingdriedorfrozenblueberries,bothofwhichareavailableyear-round.
1cupwarmsoymilk 1tablespooncidervinegar 2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupyellowcornmeal
1⁄3cupsugar
1tablespoongroundginger 11⁄2teaspoonsbakingsoda
1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupdarkmolasses
1⁄2cupfresh,frozen,orsweeteneddriedblueberries
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethewarmsoymilkandvinegarandsetaside. 3.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,cornmeal,sugar,ginger,bakingsoda,bakingpowder,andsalt.
Mixwell. 4.Addthemolassesandthesoymilkmixturetotheflourmixtureandstiruntilthebatterisjust
mixed.Foldintheblueberriesandtransferthebattertothepreparedpan. 5.Bakeuntilfirmandatoothpickinsertedinthemiddlecomesoutclean,about1hour.Letcool
slightlybeforeremovingfromthepan,thencontinuetocoolonawirerackfor20minutesbeforeslicing.
Orange-Date-WalnutBread
Makes1loaf Slightlysweet,withtastybitsofdates,orangezest,andwalnuts,thislight,moistloafistheepitomeofteabreads—andit'sgreatwithcoffee,too.Tryothernuts,ifyoulike,suchasalmondsorpecans.
1cupfreshorangejuice 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup
1tablespoonfinelychoppedorangezest 1⁄2cupchoppeddates
2tablespoonscanolaoil 2cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.
2.Inasmallsaucepan,combinetheorangejuiceandmaplesyrupandbringtoaboil.Removefromtheheat,addtheorangezest,dates,andoil,andsetaside.
3.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsalt. 4.Addtheorangejuicemixturetotheflourmixture,stirringuntiljustcombined.Foldinthewalnuts,
thentransferthebattertothepreparedpan. 5.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about40minutes.
Coolinthepanfor10minutes,thenturnoutontoawirerackandcoolcompletelybeforeslicing.
Apple"Waldorf"Bread
Makes1loaf KeyplayersinaWaldorfsalad—apples,walnuts,andraisins—arethestarsofthisflavorfulquickbread.Forabreakfasttreat,tryittoastedandspreadwithapplebutter.
2cupsall-purposeflour 1cupsugar 1tablespoonbakingpowder 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
2⁄3cupapplejuiceorsoymilk
1⁄4cupcanolaoil
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1largecrispapple,peeled,cored,andshredded 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1⁄2cupraisins
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,cinnamon,allspice,andsalt.Setaside. 3.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinetheapplejuice,oil,andvanilla.Addtheapple,walnuts,and
raisins,stirringtocombine. 4.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredients,stirringuntiljustblended. 5.Scrapethebatterintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedintothe
centercomesoutclean,55to60minutes.Coolfor15minutesbeforeremovingfromthepanandcoolfor30minutesonawirerackbeforeslicing.
SunflowerZucchiniBread
Makes1loaf Nothingsayssummerlikezucchiniandsunflowers,whichiswhyIdecidedtoincludesunflowerseedsinthiszucchinibreadrecipe.
1⁄2cupcanolaoil
1cupsugar 2cupsgratedzucchini,squeezeddry 1⁄4cupplainorvanillasoymilk
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2cupsall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupsunflowerseeds
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheoil,sugar,zucchini,soymilk,andvanilla. 3.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,cinnamon,andsalt.Stirthewet
mixtureintothedrymixtureuntilwellblended.Quicklyfoldinthesunflowerseeds,mixingwell. 4.Transferthebattertothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilthecenterspringsbackwhenlightlypressed
andatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,50to55minutes.Duringthelast10minutesofbakingtime,covertheloaflooselywithfoiltopreventthetopfromgettingtoodark.Coolonawirerackfor30minutes.
CarrotBreadWithCranberriesAndWalnuts
Makes1loaf Asmoistbutnotassweetasacarrotcake,thisprettybreadisstuddedwithbitsofcarrotalongwithcranberriesandwalnuts.Servewarm,spreadwithalittlevegancreamcheese.Ifyoucan'tbeartowaitanhourforthisbreadtobake,transferthebatterintoagreasedmuffinpanandbakefor20to25minutes.
2cupsall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄2teaspoongroundginger
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1cuplightbrownsugar ¾cupplainorvanillasoymilk 1⁄3cupcanolaoil
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 11⁄4cupsfinelyshreddedcarrots
1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,mixtheflour,bakingpowder,cinnamon,allspice,ginger,andsalt.Setaside. 3.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinethesugar,soymilk,oil,andvanilla.Addthecarrots,
cranberries,andwalnutsandmixuntilwellcombined. 4.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredients,stirringuntiljustblended.Scrapethebatterintothe
preparedpan. 5.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedintothecentercomesoutclean,about1hour.
Coolatleast15minutesbeforeremovingfromthepan.Coolonawirerackfor30minutesbeforeslicing.
BISCUITS,MUFFINS,ANDSCONES
BakingPowderBiscuits
Makesabout12biscuits Biscuitsareeasytoputtogetherandtheybakequickly.Fortenderbiscuits,avoidovermixing.Inadditiontobeingawonderfuldinnercompanion(especiallydinnersinvolvinggravies),theseandotherbiscuitsmakeaterrificaccompanimenttosoups.Theyalsomakegoodbreakfastorbrunchoptions,whetherslatheredwithveganmargarineortoppedwithgravy.
2cupsall-purposeflour 1tablespoonbakingpowder ¾teaspoonsalt 1⁄3cupveganmargarine
¾cupplainsoymilk
1.Preheattheovento450°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Mixwell.Useapastryblenderor
forktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthesoymilk,stirringjustlongenoughtoformasoftdough.
3.Turnthedoughoutontoaflouredworksurfaceandkneadgentlyuntilthedoughjustholdstogether.
4.Shapethedoughintoa1⁄2-inch-thickcircle,about8inchesindiameter.Useafloured2-inchbiscuitcutterortherimofasmalldrinkingglasstocutthebiscuitsintorounds.
5.Arrangethebiscuitsonthepreparedbakingsheet,spacedaboutaninchapart.Reshapeanyleftoverdough,cutintobiscuits,andplaceonthebakingsheet.
6.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,8to10minutes.Servehot.
DropBiscuits
Makesabout12biscuits Visually,thesebiscuitsdefine"rustic"—buttheytastegreat,haveawonderfultexture,andcouldn'tbeeasiertomake.
1¾cupsall-purposeflour 3teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄3cupveganmargarine
¾cupplainsoymilk
1.Preheattheovento450°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Useapastryblenderorforktocutin
themargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthesoymilk,stirringjustlongenoughtoformasoftdough.
3.Dropthedoughbythetablespoonfulontothepreparedbakingsheetandbakeuntilgoldenbrown,8to10minutes.Servehot.
Moroccan-SpicedSweetPotatoBiscuits
Makesabout18biscuits Servethesecolorful,fragrantlyspicedbiscuitswithaMoroccanstewtomirrortheexoticflavors,orservethemwithmoreeverydayfaretoenliventhemeal.Thesebiscuitsareeasytoputtogetherandtheybakequickly.Fortenderbiscuits,avoidovermixing.
2cupsall-purposeflour 1tablespoonbakingpowder 2teaspoonssugar 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander
1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1cupmashedsweetpotatoes 1⁄2cupplus1tablespoonplainsoymilk
1⁄4cupcanolaoil
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,sugar,salt,allspice,coriander,cumin,andcayenne.Inamediumbowl,combinethesweetpotatoes,soymilk,andoilandblendwell.
3.Addthesweetpotatomixturetotheflourmixtureandmixlightlywithaforkuntiljustcombinedandthemixtureformsasoftdough.
4.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurface.Rollthedoughoutuntilitisabout1⁄2inchthickandcutintoroundswithafloured2-inchbiscuitcutterortherimofasmalldrinkingglass.Arrangethebiscuitsonthepreparedbakingsheet.Reshapeanyleftoverdough,cutintobiscuits,andplaceonthebakingsheet.
5.Bakeuntilthebiscuitsaregoldenbrownontop,16to18minutes.Servehot.
CornMuffins
Makes12muffins Cornmuffinsareterrificanytime,butIespeciallyliketoservethemwhenI'mmakingchiliforacrowdbecausethey'reeasiertohandlethancornbread.Thisrecipeproducesmuffinsonthesweetside.Ifyouprefermoresavorymuffins,reducetheamountofsugar.Ifyoulikethemsweeter,addabitmoresugar.
11⁄2cupsyellowcornmeal
1⁄2cupall-purposeflour
2tablespoonssugar 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
11⁄3cupsplainsoymilk
3tablespoonscanolaoil
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila12-cupmuffintinorlineitwithpaperorfoillinersandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethecornmeal,flour,sugar,bakingpowder,andsalt.Inamediumbowl,combinethesoymilkandoil.
3.Pourthewetingredientsintothedryingredientsandmixuntiljustmoistened. 4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandfirmtothetouchora
toothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,20to25minutes.Servewarm.
Chive-FleckedSpudMuffins
Makes12muffins Morethanjustacarb-lover'sdream,theserichandflavorfulmuffinsarealsoagreatexcusetocookupextramashedpotatoes,whichareneededtomakethemuffins.
Note:ifyoudon'thavemashedpotatoesonhand,youcanquicklycookpotatoesinthemicrowave.Whencoolenoughtohandle,cutthepotatoesinhalfandspoonthemoutoftheskinsintoabowl.Mashwithalittlesoymilkandoliveoilormargarineandseasonwithsaltandpepper.
1¾cupsall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1cupleftovermashedpotatoes(seeheadnote) 1⁄2cupplainsoymilk
1⁄4cupcanolaorgrapeseedoil
2tablespoonsplus1teaspoonmincedfreshchives
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila12-cupmuffintinorlineitwithpaperlinersandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinethe
mashedpotatoes,soymilk,oil,andchives,stirringuntilblended. 3.Pourthewetingredientsintothedryingredientsandmixuntiljustmoistened. 4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin.Bakefor22to25minutes,untilgoldenbrownanda
toothpickinsertedintothecenterofamuffincomesoutclean.Letthemuffinscoolabout5minutes.Servewarm.
PB&JMuffins
Makes12muffins AsweetsurpriseofjamawaitsinsidethesetastypeanutbuttermuffinsforanintriguinginterpretationoftheclassicPB&J.
2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄4cupsugar
1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter
3tablespoonsveganmargarine 1cupsoymilk 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄4cupseedlessraspberryjamoryourfavoriteflavor
1⁄4cupfinelycrushedunsaltedroastedpeanuts
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila12-cupmuffintinorlineitwithpaperlinersandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,cinnamon,andsalt.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthepeanutbutterandmargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthesoymilk,maplesyrup,andvanillaandstiruntiljustmixed.Donotovermix.
3.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin(thebatterwillbethick).Useasmallspoontomakea"well"inthecenterofeachmuffinandspoon1teaspoonofjamintothecenterofeachmuffin.Sprinklealightdustingofthecrushedpeanutsontopofeachmuffin.
4.Bakefor25minutes,untilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedintothecenterofamuffincomesoutclean.Letcoolfor5minutes.Servewarm.
Orange–ChocolateChipMuffins
Makes12muffins Therecipeforthesepretty,streusel-toppedmuffinswasadaptedfromonesharedwithmebyfellowcookbookauthorNavaAtlas.ThesedelectablemuffinsareatastywaytogetyourvitaminC.
Streusel 1⁄4cupall-purposeflour
1⁄4cupsugar
11⁄2tablespoonsunsweetenedcocoapowder
1teaspooncinnamon 2tablespoonscanolaoil 1tablespoonfreshorangejuice Muffins 2cupsall-purposeflour 11⁄2teaspoonsbakingpowder
1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2cupfreshorangejuice
1⁄2cuporangejuiceconcentrate
1⁄2cupvanillaveganyogurt
1tablespooncanolaoil 1cupsemisweetveganchocolatechips
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila12-cupmuffintinorlineitwithpaperorfoillinersandsetaside.
2.Makethestreusel:Inasmallmixingbowl,combinetheflour,sugar,cocoa,andcinnamon.Pourintheoilandorangejuice,thenstirtogetheruntilthedryingredientsaremoistened.Setaside.
3.Makethemuffins:Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,andbakingsodaandstirtogether.Setaside.
4.Inamediumbowl,combinetheorangejuice,orangejuiceconcentrate,yogurt,andoilandstiruntilblended.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredients.Stirtogetheruntilthoroughlycombined,thenstirinthechocolatechips.
5.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin.Sprinklethestreuselmixtureevenlyoverthemuffins. 6.Bakefor25minutes,untilgoldenbrown,andatoothpickinsertedintothecenterofamuffincomes
outclean.Letcoolfor5minutes.Servewarm.
Cran-AppleMuffins
Makes12muffins Fruity,moist,anddelicious,thesemuffinsaregreatforbreakfastorasasnack.Thecranberrieslooklikelittleredjewels,makingthemespeciallyappealing.Ifyou'retryingtogetyourkidstoeathealthiertreats,muffinslikethesemakeagreatalternativetocupcakesandothersweets.
2cupsall-purposeflour 1tablespoonbakingpowder 11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupsugar
1⁄4cupsoymilk
1⁄4cupapplesauce
2tablespoonscanolaoil 1largeGrannySmithorothertartapple,peeled,cored,shredded ¾cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila12-cupmuffintinorlineitwithpaperorfoillinersandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,cinnamon,andsalt. 3.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinethesugar,soymilk,applesauce,andoilandblenduntilsmooth.
Stirintheappleandcranberries.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredientsandstiruntiljustblended.
4.Transferthebattertothepreparedmuffinpan. 5.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandfirmtothetouchoruntilatoothpickinsertedintothecenterofa
muffincomesoutclean,about25minutes.Letcoolfor5minutes.Servewarm.
Apricot-WalnutScones
Makes8scones Sconesarelittlemorethanfancybiscuits,butunliketheirunassumingcousins,sconesareusuallyslightlysweetandcontainsomesortoftreasure,suchasfruitornuts.Whereasbiscuitsareusuallyservedaspartofameal,sconesaregenerallyreservedasatreatuntothemselves,servedwithteaorcoffee.
2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupsugar
2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupveganmargarine,softened
1⁄3cupchoppeddriedapricots
1⁄3cupchoppedwalnuts
1⁄3cupsoymilk
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,allspice,andsalt.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Mixintheapricots,walnuts,andsoymilk,stirringuntiljustblended.Donotovermix.
3.Transferthedoughtoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandpatthedoughintoa1-inch-thickcircle.Cutthedoughinto8wedgesandplacethemonthepreparedbakingsheet.
4.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.
Cherry-HazelnutScones
Makes8scones Iespeciallylovetheflavorofthedriedsweetenedcherriesandcrunchyhazelnutsinthesescones,butfeelfreetosubstituteyourfavoritedriedfruitandnutcombination,suchasraisinsandwalnutsorcranberriesandpecans.
2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupsugar
2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2teaspoongroundnutmeg
1⁄2cupveganmargarine
1⁄3cupplainorvanillasoymilk
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄3cupsweeteneddriedcherries
1⁄3cupcoarselychoppedhazelnuts
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,salt,andnutmeg.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthesoymilk,vanilla,cherries,andhazelnuts.Stiruntiljustblended.Donotovermix.
3.Transferthedoughtoalightlyflouredworksurface.Pressthedoughintoa1-inch-thickcircle.Cutthedoughinto8wedgesandplacethemonthepreparedbakingsheet.
4.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.
ChocolateChipScones
Makes8scones Therearesomepeoplewhobelieveeverythingisbetterwithchocolate,thesesconesincluded.Seeifyouagree.
2cupsall-purposeflour ¾cupsugar 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupveganmargarine
1⁄3cupplainorvanillasoymilk
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄2cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsalt.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthesoymilk,vanilla,andchocolatechipsandstiruntiljustblended.Donotovermix.
3.Transferthedoughtoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandshapethedoughintoa1-inch-thickcircle.Cutthedoughinto8wedgesandplacethemonthepreparedbakingsheet.
4.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.
Blueberry-AlmondScones
Makes8scones Ifusingfreshorfrozenblueberries,begentlewhenmixingthedoughsothefruitdoesn'tgetallmashedup,resultinginpurple(albeittasty)scones.
2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupsugar
1tablespoonbakingpowder 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundginger
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupveganmargarine
1⁄3cupplainorvanillasoymilk
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄2cupfrozen,fresh,ordriedsweetenedblueberries
1⁄2cupsliveredalmonds
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,cinnamon,ginger,andsalt.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthesoymilk,vanilla,blueberries,andalmonds,andmixuntiljustblended.Donotovermix.
3.Transferthedoughtoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandshapethedoughinto1-inch-thickcircle.Cutthedoughinto8wedgesandplacethemonthepreparedbakingsheet.
4.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.
RosemaryScones
Makes8scones Thesesconesaremadewithfragrantrosemary,althoughyoucouldsubstituteanyherbyouprefer.Unlikesweetscones,thesesavorysconesaremeanttobeenjoyedastherichbiscuitstheyare—asamealtimeaccompaniment.
2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄3cupsugar
2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄3cupoliveoil
1⁄3cupplainsoymilk
1tablespoonfinelychoppedfreshrosemary
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,andsalt.Inamediumbowl,combinethe
oil,soymilk,androsemary.Pourthewetingredientsintothedryingredients,stirringuntiljustblended.Donotovermix.
3.Transferthedoughtoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandpressthedoughintoa1-inch-thickcircle.Cutthedoughinto8wedgesandplacethemonthepreparedbakingsheet.
4.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.FLATBREADS
PestoFocaccia
Makes4to6servings Focacciaisbasicallypizzadoughbakedwithasimpletopping,oftenjustoliveoilandsalt,orinthiscase,pesto.Unlikepizza,whichisamealinitself,focacciaisgenerallyservedasanaccompaniment(likebread)orasasnack.
1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)
1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1¾cupswarmwater 3cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonsalt 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄4cupbasilpesto,homemade(seePestos)orstore-bought,roomtemperature
1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheyeastandsugar.Add1⁄4cupofthewaterandstirtodissolve.Setasidefor5minutes.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflourandsalt,stirringtoblend.Pourintheyeastmixture,2tablespoonsoftheoil,andasmuchoftheremainingwaterasneededtoformasoftdough.
3.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurfaceandkneaduntilsmoothandelastic,about3minutes.
4.Placethedoughinalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about1hour.
5.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoilapizzapanorbakingsheetandsetitaside.Punchthedoughdown.Stretchoutthedoughintoa12-inchcircleandplaceitonthepreparedpan.Spreadtheremaining1tablespoonofoilontopofthedough.Useyourthumbtomakeindentationsacrossthesurfaceofthedough,thenplaceitonthelowerrackoftheovenandbakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Assoonasyoutakethefocacciaoutoftheoven,spreadthepestolightlyacrossthetopsurface.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.
CaramelizedOnionAndWalnutFocaccia
Makes4servings Therichtoppingofmeltinglysweetonionsandcrunchywalnutsmakesthisafocacciathatdeservestobethecenterofattention.It'sasophisticatedsnacktoservetoguestswithaglassofcrispwhitewine.
Dough 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)
11⁄4cupswarmwater
3cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonsalt 2tablespoonsoliveoil Topping 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumVidaliaorothersweetyellowonions,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2teaspoonsdriedthyme Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupchoppedwalnuts
1.Makethedough:Inasmallbowl,combinethesugarandyeastwith1⁄4cupofthewater,stirringtodissolve.Letstandfor5minutes.
2.Inalargebowl,combine21⁄2cupsoftheflourandthesalt.Stirintheyeastmixture,oil,andasmuchoftheremainingwaterasneededuntiladoughisformed.
3.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandkneaduntilsmoothandelastic,about3minutes,addingasmuchoftheremainingflourasneededtomakeasmoothdough.
4.Placethedoughinalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about1hour.
5.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Punchthedoughdown.Stretchoutthedoughintoa12-inchcircleandplaceonthepreparedbakingsheetandsetaside.
6.Makethetopping:Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonions,cover,andcook,stirringfrequently,untilmostofthemoisturehasevaporatedandtheonionsaresoft,about20minutes.Stirinthethymeandcook,uncovered,stirring,untiltheonionsarebrowned,15to20minuteslonger.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsetaside.
7.Preheattheovento400°F.Spreadtheonionmixtureevenlyontothedoughandsprinklewiththewalnuts.Useyourthumbtomakeindentationsacrossthesurfaceofthedough,pressingtheonionsandwalnutsintothedough.
8.8.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.
FocacciaWithSun-DriedTomatoesAndBlackOlives
Makes4to6servings Intenselyrichsun-driedtomatoesandtangyblackolivesgivethisfocacciahighmarksforgreatflavorandappearance.Cutintosmallwedges,itmakesagreatadditiontoapartybuffet.
1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)
1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1¾cupswarmwater 3cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonsalt 2tablespoonsplus2teaspoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,cutinto
1⁄4-inchstrips
1⁄4cupblackolives,pittedandchopped
1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheyeastandthesugar.Add1⁄4cupofthewaterandstirtodissolve.Setitasidefor5minutes.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflourandsalt,stirringtoblend.Pourintheyeastmixture,2tablespoonsoftheoil,andasmuchoftheremainingwaterasneededtoformasoftdough.
3.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandkneaduntilsmoothandelastic,about3minutes.
4.Placethedoughinalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowel,andletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about1hour.
5.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoilapizzapanorbakingsheetandsetaside.Punchthedoughdown.Stretchoutthedoughintoa12-inchcircleandplaceitonthepreparedpan.
6.Spreadtheremaining2teaspoonsofoilontopofthedoughandsprinklewiththetomatoesandolives.Useyourthumbtomakeindentationsacrossthesurfaceofthedough,pressingthetomatoesandolivesintothedough.
7.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.
FoccaciaWithShallots,Figs,AndBasil
Makes4to6servings Withflavorfultoppingslikeshallots,figs,andbasil,thisfocacciaisadefiniteshow-stopper.Insteadofshapingitintoacircle,youcanmakeitinarectangleandbakeitonabakingsheet.Thefocacciacanthenbecutintosquaresinsteadofwedges.Thechoiceisyours.
1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)
1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1¾cupswarmwater 3cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonsalt 3tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumshallots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄2cupchoppedfigs
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsshreddedbasilleaves
1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheyeastandsugar.Add1⁄4cupofthewaterandstirtodissolve.Setasidefor5minutes.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflourandsalt,stirringtoblend.Pourintheyeastmixture,2tablespoonsoftheoil,andasmuchoftheremainingwaterasneededtoformasoftdough.
3.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandkneaduntilsmoothandelastic,about3minutes.
4.Placethedoughinalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about1hour.
5.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoilapizzapanorbakingsheetandsetaside.Punchthedoughdown.Stretchoutthedoughtofitthepanandplaceitonthepreparedpan.
6.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonofoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about7minutes.Spreadtheshallotmixtureontopofthedough.Sprinklewiththefigsandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Useyourthumbtomakeindentationsacrossthesurfaceofthedough,pressingtheshallotsandfigsintothedough.
7.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Duringthelast5minutesofbaking,removefromtheovenandtopwiththebasil,thenreturntotheoventofinishbaking.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.
GrilledPorciniAndTomato-DustedGarlicFocaccia
Makes4servings Thisflavorfulfocaccia,redolentofgarlic,porcinimushrooms,andsun-driedtomatoes,isagreatmealtimeaccompaniment.Becausefocacciaissodelicious,it'shardtoeatjustonepiece,soIliketoserveitwithalightmealsuchasavegetablestewormain-dishsalad.Insteadofgrilling,youcanbakethisfocacciaina400°Fovenfor20minutes.
3sun-driedtomatoes(notoil-packed) 3slicesdriedporcinimushroom 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)
1¾cupswarmwater 3cupsall-purposeflour 3garliccloves,finelyminced 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoongarlicpowder
Oliveoil
1.Inaspicegrinderorhigh-speedblender,grindthetomatoesandmushroomstoapowder.Setaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesugarandyeastwith1⁄4cupofthewater,stirringtodissolve.Letstandfor5minutes.
3.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,thegarlic,1⁄2teaspoonofthepowderedtomatoandmushrooms,thesalt,andthegarlicpowder.Stirintheyeastmixtureandasmuchoftheremainingwaterasneededtoformasoftdough.
4.Onalightlyflouredworksurface,kneadthedoughuntilitissmoothandelastic,about3minutes. 5.Placethedoughinalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplastic
wraporcleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about1hour. 6.Preheatthegrill.Punchdownthedoughandstretchitoutintoa12-inchcircle.Brushthedough
withoilonbothsides.Sprinklethetopwiththeremainingmushroomandtomatopowder,usingyourfingerstorubitintothedough.
7.Placethedoughonahotgrill,seasonedsideup,andcookuntilthebottomisnicelybrowned,about10minutes.Turnthedoughoverandcooktheothersidefor5minutes.Brushthetopwithmoreoilandserve.
Chapati
Makes4servings ChapatiareunleavenedIndianflatbreadmadewithwholewheatflourandtoastedonagriddle.ItmakesawonderfuladditiontoanIndianmealsuchastheChickpeaandVegetableCurryortheYellowDalwithSpinach.Delicious,tender,andsoftwhenfreshlymade,chapatiarebestifeatensoonaftertheyaremade,astheycanbecomeabittoughifreheated.
1cupwholewheatflour 1cupall-purposeflour 1teaspoonsalt 1tablespooncanolaoil ¾cupwarmwater 3tablespoonsveganmargarine,melted
1.Inalargebowl,combinebothflours,salt,oil,andwatertoformasoftdough. 2.Kneadthedoughuntilsmooth,3to5minutes,thencovertightlywithplasticwrap.Letthedough
restfor30minutes. 3.Preheatovento200°F.Dividethedoughinto8equalpieces.Rollouteachpieceofdoughona
lightlyflouredworksurfaceintoacirclesabout1⁄8inchthick. 4.Heatalightlyoiledgriddleorskilletovermediumheat.Addthechapati,oneatatime,andcook,
turningonce,untilgoldenbrownonbothsides,about2minutesperside. 5.Transferthecookedchapatitoaheat-proofplatterandbrushwiththemeltedmargarine.Cover
looselywithfoilandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktheremainingchapatis.
Za'Atar-SpicedFlatbread
Makes4flatbreads ThisflatbreadmakesagoodaccompanimenttoPomegranate-InfusedLentilandChickpeaSteworDouble-SesameTofuwithTahiniSauce.Za'atarisaMiddleEasternspiceblendmadeupofherbs,sumac(aberry),sesameseeds,andsalt.Theflavorissomethinglikeamixtureofmarjoram,thyme,andoregano.LookforitinMiddleEasternmarketsoronline.
2cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonsalt ¾cupwater Oliveoil,asneeded 2tablespoonsza'atarspiceblend(seeheadnote)
1.Inalargebowl,combinetheflourandsaltandstirinasmuchofthewaterasneededuntilthedoughholdstogether.Kneaduntilsmooth,about5minutes.Coverwithplasticwrapandsetasidefor15minutes.
2.Preheattheovento250°F.Dividethedoughinto4equalpieces.Lightlyflouryourhandsandshapeeachdoughpieceintoballs.Flattentheballsonalightlyflouredworksurface,thenrolloutintocirclesabout1⁄4inchthick.
3.Brushthetopsurfaceofthedoughcircleswitholiveoil,thensprinklewiththeza'atarspices,usingyourfingerstorubinthespicessotheyadheretothedough.
4.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Placeadoughcircleintheskilletandcook,turningonce,untilbrownspotsappear,about3minutesperside.
5.Removethecookedbreadtoaheat-proofplatter,coverwithfoil,andkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktherest.Repeatwiththeremainingdoughandserveatonce.
Coriander-SunflowerSeedFlatbread
Makes4flatbreads OneofthethingsIlikemostabouthomemadeflatbread—inadditiontothegreattaste—isitsversatility:youcanaltertheseasoningstocomplementyourmeal.Forexample,thisversionspicedwithcoriandermightbeservedwithaMoroccantagineorotherstewthatalsocontainsthesamespice.IfIweremakingacurry,Imightinsteadaddsomecurrypowdertothebreadtomirrorthosespices.
2cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonsalt ¾cupwater Oliveoil,asneeded 11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcoriander
1⁄2cupunsaltedsunflowerseeds
1.Inalargebowl,combinetheflourandsaltandstirinasmuchofthewaterasneededuntilthedoughholdstogether.Kneaduntilsmooth,about5minutes.Coverwithplasticwrapandsetasidefor15minutes.
2.Preheattheovento250°F.Dividethedoughinto4equalpieces.Lightlyflouryourhandsandshapethepiecesintoballs.Flattenthemonalightlyflouredworksurface,thenrolloutintocirclesabout1⁄4inchthick.
3.Brushthetopsurfaceofthedoughcircleswitholiveoil,thensprinklethemwithcorianderandsunflowerseeds,usingyourfingerstorubinthespiceandseedssotheyadheretothedough.
4.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Placeoneofthedoughcirclesintheskilletandcook,turningonce,untilbrownspotsbegintoappear,about3minutesperside.
5.Removethecookedbreadtoaheat-proofplatter,coverwithfoil,andkeepwarmwhileyoucooktheremainingflatbreads.Repeatwiththeremainingdoughandserveatonce.
Lemon-PepperFlatbread
Makes4flatbreads Pungentlemon-peppergivesthissesameflatbreadaddedpunch,buttheflavorismellowenoughtocomplementavarietyofdishes.
2cupsall-purposeflour 11⁄4teaspoonssalt
¾cupwater Toastedsesameoil,asneeded 1⁄4cupsesameseeds
11⁄2teaspoonslemon-pepperseasoning
1.Inalargebowl,combinetheflourandsaltandstirinasmuchofthewaterasneededuntilthedoughholdstogether.Kneaduntilsmooth,about5minutes.Coverwithplasticwrapandsetasidefor20minutes.
2.Dividethedoughinto4equalpieces.Lightlyflouryourhandsandshapethepiecesintoballs.Flattenthemonalightlyflouredworksurface,thenrolloutintocirclesabout1⁄4inchthick.
3.Preheattheovento250°F.Brushthetopsurfaceofthedoughcircleswiththeoil,thensprinklethemwiththesesameseedsandlemon-pepperseasoning,usingyourfingerstorubintheseedsandseasoningsotheyadheretothedough.
4.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Placeoneofthedoughcirclesintheskilletandcook,turningonce,untilbrownspotsbegintoappear,about3minutesperside.
5.Removethecookedbreadtoaheat-proofplatter,coverwithfoil,andkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktheremainingflatbreads.Repeatwiththeremainingdoughandserveatonce.
CRACKERS
SesameCrackers
Makesabout2dozencrackers Homemadecrackersareeasytomakeandfuntoserve,especiallytoguests,wheretheycanbearealconversation-starter.Howmanypeopledoyouknowwhomaketheirowncrackers?
1cupall-purposeflour 2tablespoonsyellowcornmeal 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 2tablespoonssesameseeds 3tablespoonsplainsoymilk
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetorlineitwithparchmentpaperandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,cornmeal,sugar,bakingpowder,andsalt.Cutthemargarine
intothedryingredientswithapastryblenderorforkuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthesesameseedsandsoymilkandstiruntiladoughforms.
3.Turnoutthedoughontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandrolloutto1⁄8-inchthickness. 4.Useafloured2-inchbiscuitcutterortherimofasmalldrinkingglasstocutthedoughintorounds.
Rolloutandcutthescrapstomakeadditionalcrackers. 5.Arrangethecrackersabout1⁄2inchapartonthepreparedbakingsheet.Bakeuntiltheedgesare
lightlybrowned,about12minutes. 6.Ifyoudidn'tuseparchmentpaper,loosenthecrackersfromthebakingsheetwithametalspatula
assoonastheycomeoutoftheoventokeepthemfromcrumbling.Coolonwireracksfor5minutes.Ifnotusingrightaway,letcrackerscoolcompletelyonwireracksbeforestoringinadryplaceinatightlyclosedcontainerwheretheywillkeepfor2to3days.
WholeWheatSesameCrackers
Makesabout3dozencrackers Thewholewheatflourgivesextraflavorandfibertothesetastycrackers.Ifyoudon'twanttotakethetimetocutthedoughintocrackershapes,youcansimplyscoretherolled-outdoughwithasharpknifeandbreakthemintosquaresafterbaking.
11⁄4cupswholewheatflour
1⁄2cupall-purposeflour
1⁄4cupplus2tablespoonssesameseeds
1teaspoonsalt 1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄3cupveganmargarine
1⁄3cupwater
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetorlinewithparchmentpaperandsetaside.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinebothoftheflours,1⁄4cupofthesesameseeds,salt,andpepper,pulsingtoblend.Addthemargarineandpulsetoblend.
3.Withthemachinerunning,slowlyaddjustenoughofthewatertoformadough. 4.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandrolloutuntilverythin(1⁄4inchorless). 5.Sprinklewiththeremaining2tablespoonssesameseeds,rollinggentlywiththerollingpinto
presstheseedsintothedough. 6.Useaflouredcookiecutterorpastrywheeltocutthedoughintodesiredcrackershapes.Arrange
thecrackersonthepreparedbakingsheetandbakeuntilcrispandgoldenbrown,12to15minutes. 7.Ifyoudidn'tuseparchmentpaper,loosenthecrackersfromthebakingsheetwithametalspatula
assoonastheycomeoutoftheoventokeepthemfromcrumbling.Coolonwireracksfor5minutes.Ifnotusingrightaway,letcrackerscoolcompletelyonwireracksbeforestoringinadryplaceinatightlyclosedcontainer,wheretheywillkeepfor2to3days.
Fennel-ScentedFlaxCrackers
Makesabout2dozencrackers Sincefragrantfennelseedsarenotonlyinthecrackerdoughbutalsosprinkledontop,thesecrackershaveawonderfulflavor.Theflaxseedisanutritionalbonus.Iliketocutthesecrackersintolongrectanglesandservethemwithasaladcontainingrawfennel,toaccentuateandcomplementtheflavorevenmore.
1⁄2cupgroundflaxseed
¾cupall-purposeflour 1tablespoonfennelseeds 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoononionpowder
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄2cupplus1tablespoonwater
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetorlinewithparchmentpaperandsetaside.
2.Inabowl,combinethegroundflaxseed,flour,abouthalfofthefennelseeds,salt,onionpowder,andcayenne.Stirinthewaterandmixuntiladoughisformed.Coverwithplasticwrapandsetasidetorestfor30minutes.
3.Uncoverandkneadafewtimestomakeasmoothdough,thenturnoutontoaflouredboardandrollouttoabout1⁄8-inchthickness.
4.Sprinkleontheremainingfennelseedsandremainingsaltandpressintothedoughwiththerollingpin.
5.Useacookiecutterorpastrywheeltocutthedoughintocracker-sizeshapes.Arrangethecrackersonthepreparedbakingsheetandbakeuntilcrispandgolden,12to15minutes.
6.Ifyoudidn'tuseparchmentpaper,loosenthecrackersfromthebakingsheetwithametalspatulaassoonastheycomeoutoftheoventokeepthemfromcrumbling.Coolonwireracksfor5minutes.Ifnotusingrightaway,letcrackerscoolcompletelyonwireracksbeforestoringinadryplaceinatightlyclosedcontainer,wheretheywillkeepfor2to3days.
WalnutOatCrackers
Makesabout3dozencrackers Flavorfulrolledoatsandcrunchywalnutsensurethattheseheartyyetdelicatecrackerswillmakeagreatsnackallontheirown.Pecansmaybeusedinsteadofwalnuts,ifyouprefer.Foranuttierflavor,toastthenutsbeforeusing.
1¾cupsold-fashionedoats 2⁄3cupchoppedwalnutpieces
1⁄4cupall-purposeflour
1teaspoonbakingpowder ¾teaspoonsalt Pinchfreshlygroundblackpepper Pinchsugar 1⁄4cupcoldveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces
1⁄4cupplainsoymilk
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetorlineitwithasheetofparchmentpaperandsetitaside.
2.Placetheoatsandwalnutsinafoodprocessorandprocessuntilfinelyground.Addtheflour,bakingpowder,salt,pepper,andsugar;pulsetocombine.Addthemargarineandpulseuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Withthemachinerunning,addenoughofthesoymilkuntiladoughforms.
3.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurface,rolloutdoughto1⁄8inchthick. 4.Useacookiecutterorpastrywheeltocutinto2-inchcircles,squares,orothershape. 5.Arrangethecrackersonthepreparedbakingsheetabout1⁄2inchapartandbakeuntillightly
brownedonthebottom,12to15minutes. 6.Ifyoudidn'tuseparchmentpaper,loosenthecrackersfromthebakingsheetwithametalspatula
assoonastheycomeoutoftheoventokeepthemfromcrumbling.Coolonwireracksfor5minutes.Ifnotusingrightaway,letcrackerscoolcompletelyonwireracksbeforestoringinadryplaceinatightlyclosedcontainer,wheretheywillkeepfor2to3days.
Desserts
Itisfairtosaythatvirtuallyalltraditionalcakesandcookies,andevenpies,containeithereggs,butter,ormilk—sometimesallthree.Therefore,whereyoumightbeabletoorderaveganmealatamainstreamrestaurant,chancesareyoumighthavetoskipdessert.Oratleastwaituntilyougethometoenjoyahomemadevegantreat. Whilesomepeopleconsiderdessertsmadewithouteggsordairyproductsunthinkable,therecipesinthischapterwillprovethemwrong.It'seasierthanyoumightthinktomakeveganversionsofmanydesserts—allittakesisswitchingtheanimalproductswithplant-basedones.It'salsopossibletomakedessertsthatsimplyhighlightnaturallyveganingredientslikefruit,nuts,flours,sweeteners,andspices.Frompuddingsandpiestocheesecakesandcookies,vegandessertsarenotonlypossible,butthey'realsodeliciousandeasytomake. Likeinsavoryrecipes,soymilkandothernon-dairymilkseffortlesslyfillinfordairymilkandveganmargarinedoesanadmirablejobreplacingbutterindessertrecipes.Thereareanumberofwaystoreplaceeggsindesserts,dependingonwhethertheeggsareusedforleavening,moisture,orboth.Eggalternativesincludeacommercialreplacementpowderorgroundflaxseeds,bothofwhichareblendedwithwater.Applesauceorpureedbananaortofublendedwithalittlebakingpowder(seeVeganBaking)alsodoesthejobwell.(Yougetadditionalnutrientswiththeseingredients,too.) Foraveganbutterreplacement,asofthiswritingyoucan'tdobetterthanEarthBalancebrandveganmargarine.EarthBalancemakesgreattastingnonhydrogenatedveganmargarines,shortening,andbutteryspreadsthatareinterchangeablewithbutterincookingandbaking.ThevarietyIlikebestforbakingistheEarthBalanceveganbutterysticks. Beyondtheobviouseggs,butter,milk,andhoney,beawarethatotheringredientsusedinbakingcancontainanimalproducts,suchassemisweetchocolatechips.Fortunately,thereareanumberofwonderfulveganchocolatechipsavailable.MyfavoritebrandisTropicalSource,butthereareothers.Evensomemainstreamchocolatecompanies,suchasGhirardelli,makedairy-freesemisweetchocolatechips. Sugarisaproblematicingredientformanyvegansbecausecanesugarissometimesfilteredthroughaprocessthatusescharredanimalbones.Forthisreason,someveganschoosetoeschewcanesugarinfavorofbeetsugar,whichisnotfilteredwithanimalbones,thoughitismuchmoreexpensive.Ifyouareconcernedaboutthefilteringprocessofyourcanesugar,it'sbesttocheckwiththeindividualcompanytofindoutwhatfilteringmethodstheyuse.Asofthiswriting,twocompaniesthatproducecanesugarwithoutusingbonecharareFloridaCrystalsandAmalgamatedSugarCompany.Somevegansavoidsugarforhealthreasons,sinceitisvirtuallydevoidofnutritionalvalue.Fortunately,thereisawiderangeofvegan-friendlygranulatedsweetenersavailablethatcanbeusedinplaceofwhitetablesugaraswellasanumberofliquidsweetenersthatcanbeusedinsteadofhoneyindesserts.(SeeseeSweetenersforalist.) Asmentionedinthebreadchapter,ifyouaresensitivetogluten,thereareanumberoffloursavailablethatmaybesubstitutedfortheall-purposeorwholewheatflourinrecipes.Andofcourse,thosewhoavoidsoycanuseanyoftheotherdairy-freemilksinrecipescallingforsoymilk. Vegandessertsarealsoagreatwaytobridgethegapwithanynon-vegansinyourfamily.Whiletheymightnotjumpatthechancetosampleabowloftofustew,Ihaveyettoseeanyoneturndownasecondpieceofmyvegancheesecake(whichalsocontainstofu).Infact,ithasbeenmyexperiencethatmakingachocolateandtofudessertisagreatwaytointroducetofutoanyoneforthefirsttime.Thesedessertswillappealtopeoplewatchingtheircholesterolintakeaswellasthoseallergictodairyproductsoreggs. FromwholesomeandcomfortingBlueberry-PeachCrispandMaple-WalnutOatmealCookiestosophisticatedChocolateNo-BakeSilkPieandPomegranateCheezcakewithGlazedWalnuts,thiscollectionoflusciousdessertsaresuretosatisfyeventhesweetesttoothinthehouse. =fast
BakingBasics 1. Read the recipe: Baking and dessert recipes often include special instructions such as bringing ingredients to room
temperatureorcoolingcertainingredientsbeforeproceeding.It'simportanttoknowwhattoexpectbeforedivingintoarecipe.2.Miseenplace:Ifgatheringyouringredientsaheadoftimeisagoodideawhencooking,it'simperativewhenyoubake.Besure to have all your ingredients ready andmeasured out before proceedingwith a recipe.You don'twant to be up to yourelbowsincookiedoughwhenyourealizeyou'reoutofvanillaextract.3.Measureandpreheat:Bakingismoreofaprecisesciencethancooking.Assuchitrequiresaccuratemeasurementsandproperbakingtemperatures.Besuretolevelingredientsinyourmeasuringspoonsandcupsandpreheattheovenbeforebaking.Speakingofovens,ifyou'reunsureabouttheaccuracyofyouroventemperature,considergettinganoventhermometertoverifyit.Unlessotherwisespecified,allbakingshouldbedoneontherackinthecenterpositionoftheovenforevenbaking.4. Baking equipment: In addition to the usual mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, knifes, whisks, cutting boards,saucepans, and strainers, a kitchen equipped for baking should have aminimum of the following: 2 baking sheets, an 8-inchsquarebakingpan,two9-inchroundcakepans,a9-inchpieplate,a12-cupmuffintin,a9-inchspringformpan,a9-inchloafpan,awirecoolingrack,a9x13-inchbakingpan,arollingpin,andassortedrubberandmetalspatulas.5."Grease" is theword:When recipe instructions say to "grease" abaking sheetorpan,youcanuseveganmargarine tolightlycoatthepan.Thiscanbepreferableinrecipeswherethesomewhat"buttery"flavorofmargarinewillbecomplementary.Ifyouprefer,youcanlightlyoilapanwithvegetableoilorspraythesurfacewithnonstickcookingspray.Inthecaseofbakingsheets,youalsohavetheoptionofusingparchmentpaperorasiliconebakingmatinsteadofoil,margarine,orcookingspray.In
thecaseofcertaincookierecipesthatcallforan"ungreased"bakingsheet,youcanstilllinethebakingsheetswithparchmentpaperor a siliconemat for easycleanup.Sowhena recipe tellsyou to "grease"or "lightlyoil" apan,youcandecidewhichmethodisrightforyou.6. Doneness test: Cakes and cupcakes (as well as quick breads and muffins) can be tested for doneness by inserting atoothpickinthecenter,whichshouldcomeoutcleanorwithjustafewcrumbsonit.7.Storing:Everyonelovesfreshbakedgoodsandinmanyhomestheydisappearasquicklyastheyaremade.However,whenitcomestostorage,notalldessertsarecreatedequal.Naturally,youwillwanttokeeprefrigeratedanythingthatisservechilled,such as cheesecakes and puddings. Cookies can generally be cooled completely on wire racks and then stored at roomtemperatureinanairtightcontainer.8.Packing: Homemade cookiesmake great gifts. Arrange them in cookie tins or other airtight containers. For best results,selectsturdycookiessuchaschocolatechiporspicecookies,ratherthansomethingmessy,suchaspineapplesquares,orfragile,suchastuiles.Ifpackingcookiesinlayersorrows,separatethemwithwaxedpaper.
COOKIES,BROWNIES,ANDLITTLEBITES
ChocolateChipCookies
Makesabout2dozencookies Theclassicchocolatechipcookieishardtoresist.Thisonehasnoaddedembellishments—justthetraditionaldropcookiechockfullofitseponymousbitsofchocolateand,ofcourse,madewithveganingredients.
1⁄2cupveganmargarine,softened
¾cuplightbrownsugar 2tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1cupsemisweetveganchocolatechips
1.Preheattheovento350°F. 2.Inalargebowl,creamtogetherthemargarineandsugaruntillightandfluffy.Stirinthemaple
syrupandvanillaandmixuntilsmooth. 3.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingsoda,bakingpowder,andsalt.Addthedry
ingredientstothewetingredients,stirringwelltocombine.Foldinthechocolatechips. 4.Dropthedoughbythetablespoonfulontoungreasedbakingsheets.Bakeuntilslightlybrowned
aroundtheedges,about15minutes.Coolforafewminutesbeforetransferringtoawireracktocoolcompletely,about20minutes.Whencompletelycool,storeinanairtightcontainer.
SweetThings
Theuseofsweetenersissuchapersonalissuetomanypeopleforvariousreasons.Intherecipesinthisbookthatrequireadrysweetener, I use the term"sugar"unless a specific flavoror texture is required, then Iwill specify, for example, "light brownsugar"or"confectioners'sugar."Ifyouchoosenottousewhitetablesugar,alistofalternativedrysweetenersisontheright.Honey isnotvegan, so it isnotused in thisbook.Liquidvegan sweeteners includeagavenectar,maple syrup,molasses, andbrownricesyrup.Mostof the recipes in thisbookrequiringa liquidsweetenercall foragavenectarormaplesyrup.A listofliquidsweetenersisalsoontheoppositepage.Note:Dryandliquidsweetenersarenotinterchangeableinrecipes.
Sweeteners
Liquidsweetenersagavenectar—anaturallysweet,goldensyrup,itisthenectaroftheagaveplantandanidealsubstituteforhoney.maplesyrup—theboiledsapofmapletrees,maplesyrupisagoodsubstituteforhoney,althoughithasadistinctmapleflavor.Buy"puremaplesyrup,"notpancakesyrup,whichismostlycoloredcornsyrup.molasses—this dark, thick liquid remains after the sugar-making process and is rich in iron and calcium.The bold assertiveflavoranddarkcolorofmolassesmakesitbestfordessertswherethosequalitiesareaplus,suchasspicecookies.brownricesyrup—amild-tasting,naturalliquidsweetenermadefromrice,itcanbeusedinplaceofhoney,althoughitisabitlesssweetandhasadeepwholesomeflavor.DrySweetenerscanesugar—alsoknownas"whitegranulatedsugar,"itislessexpensivethanbeetsugarandthereforemorewidelyavailable.Technicallyvegan,butifthematterofthefiltrationmethodisanissueforyou,therearesomebrandsavailablethatdonotfilter
withbonechar.Ifunsureaboutaparticularbrand,contactthecompany.unbleached or natural cane sugar—made from dehydrated sugarcane juice that is milled into granulated powder. It isinterchangeablewithgranulatedwhitesugar,althoughitisslightlydarkerincolorandhasaslightmolassesflavor,soonlyuseitinrecipeswherethisisawelcomeaddition.beetsugar—accountsforabouthalfofthewhitegranulatedsugarproducedintheUnitedStates.Virtuallythesameintasteandappearance as white cane sugar with the only difference being that beet sugar is never filtered through bone char. Moreexpensivethanwhitecanesugar,itisavailableinnaturalfoodstoresandwell-stockedsupermarkets.brownsugar—caneorbeetsugarthatcontainssomemolasses.Usedincookingforitsdistinctiveflavor.Unrefinedcanesugarproducts such as Sucanat (sugar cane natural) also contain the distinctive molasses color and flavor and can be usedinterchangeablewithbrownsugar,butonlyifyoufinelygrinditfirstinaspicegrinderorhigh-speedblendersoitwilldissolveinthesameway.confectioners'sugar—alsocalled"powderedsugar"or"10xsugar," it is finelygroundwhitesugarcombinedwithcornstarchandismainlyusedindessertrecipestomakefrostingsandcandies.Thereareveganbrandsavailable(madewithsugarthatisnot filtered through bone char). If you prefer to make your own, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ofcornstarchinahigh-speedblenderandprocessforaminuteortwountilfinelyground.
PeanutButterCookies
Makesabout3dozencookies Peanutbutterloverswillenjoytherichpureflavorofpeanutsinthesecookies.Forvariety,youcansubstituteanothernutbutter,suchasalmondorcashewbutter,oradd1⁄2cupofsemisweetchocolatechipstothebatter.
¾cupcreamypeanutbutter 1⁄2cupveganmargarine
1⁄2cupsugar
3tablespoonswater 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 21⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1.Inalargebowl,combinethepeanutbutter,margarine,sugar,water,andvanillaandmixuntilwellblended.Addtheflour,bakingpowder,andsaltandstirwelltoformasmoothdough.Coverandchilluntilfirm,about1hour.
2.Preheattheovento350°F.Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoa1⁄4inchthickness.Cutintoshapeswithcookiecuttersortherimofasmalldrinkingglass.Useametalspatulatotransferthecookiestoanungreasedbakingsheet.
3.Bakeuntillightlybrownedattheedges,8to10minutes.Coolthecookiesslightlybeforetransferringtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
Maple-WalnutOatmealCookies
Makesabout2dozencookies Theseold-fashionedfavoritesareloadedwiththewholesomegoodnessofold-fashionedoats,walnuts,andmaplesyrup.Driedcranberrieswouldmakeagoodadditionfortheircolor,flavor,andnutrients.
11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄8teaspoonsalt
1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg
11⁄2cupsold-fashionedoats
1cupchoppedwalnuts 1⁄2cupveganmargarine,melted
1⁄2cuppuremaplesyrup
1⁄4cupsugar
2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Inalargebowl,sifttogethertheflour,bakingpowder,salt,cinnamon,andnutmeg.Stirintheoatsandwalnuts.
2.Inamediumbowl,combinethemargarine,maplesyrup,sugar,andvanillaandmixwell.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredients,stirringtomixwell.
3.Dropthecookiedoughbythetablespoonfulontoanungreasedbakingsheetandpressdownslightlywithafork.Bakeuntilbrowned,10to12minutes.Coolthecookiesslightlybeforetransferringtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
Chocolate-CranberryOatmealCookies
Makesabout2dozencookies Here'sacookiedesignedtopleaseeveryoneinthehouse.Atastyoatmealcookiestuddedwithchocolatechipsandsweetenedcranberriescoversmostbasesofacookie-lovinghousehold.
1⁄2cupveganmargarine
1cupsugar 1⁄4cupapplejuice
1cupall-purposeflour 1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1cupold-fashionedoats 1⁄2cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips
1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Inalargebowl,creamtogetherthemargarineandthesugaruntillightandfluffy.Blendinthejuice.
2.Addtheflour,bakingpowder,salt,andvanilla,blendingwell.Stirintheoats,chocolatechips,andcranberriesandmixwell.
3.Dropthedoughfromateaspoonontoanungreasedbakingsheet.Bakeuntilnicelybrowned,about15minutes.Coolthecookiesslightlybeforetransferringtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
AlmondShortbreadCookies
Makesabout2dozencookies Thesemellowcookiespackalotofdelicatealmondflavorandare,tome,thequintessentialteacookie.Ifyouwantthemalittlesweeter,siftwithconfectioners'sugarafterthecookieshavecooledforseveralminutes.
1cupsliveredalmonds ¾cupveganmargarine 1⁄2cupsugar
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Grindthealmondsinafoodprocessor.Addthemargarine,sugar,vanilla,andsaltandprocessuntilwellblended.Addtheflour,1⁄2cupatatime,pulsingtocombineaftereachaddition.
2.Pressthemixtureintoadoughball.Pinchoffpiecesabout1inchindiameterandrollintoballs.Flattentheballsandarrangethemonanungreasedbakingsheet,about1inchapart.Bakeuntilgolden,about12minutes.Coolthecookiesslightlybeforetransferringtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
SesameCookies
Makes3dozencookies Iliketoservethesethinnot-too-sweetcookiestoaccompanyadishofveganicecreamafteraspicyAsianmeal.
¾cupveganmargarine,softened 1⁄2cupsugar
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
2cupsall-purposeflour ¾cupsesameseeds,lightlytoasted Confectioners'sugar
1.Inalargebowl,creamtogetherthemargarineandsugaruntillightandfluffy.Blendinthevanilla,maplesyrup,andsalt.Stirintheflourandsesameseedsandmixwell.
2.Rollthedoughintoacylinderabout2inchesindiameter.Wrapitinplasticwrapandrefrigeratefor1hourorlonger.Preheattheovento325°F.
3.Slicethecookiedoughinto1⁄8-inch-thickroundsandarrangeonanungreasedbakingsheetabout2inchesapart.Bakeuntillightbrown,about12minutes.Coolslightlyandrollthewarmcookiesinconfectioners'sugar.Whencompletelycool,storeinanairtightcontainer.
VanillaWalnutCookies
Makesabout2dozencookies Iliketodecoratethesecookiesbypressingawalnuthalfintothecenterofeachcookiebeforebaking.
1⁄2cupveganmargarine
¾cupsugar 11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
2tablespoonswater 2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupgroundtoastedwalnuts
2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1.Inalargebowl,beattogetherthemargarine,sugar,andwateruntilwellblended.Addtheflour,walnuts,bakingpowder,andsaltandstirwelltoformasmoothdough.Preheattheovento350°F.
2.Pinchoffsmallpiecesofdoughandrollthembetweenyourhandsintoballs.Placethedoughballsontoanungreasedbakingsheetandpressdowntoflattentoabout1⁄4inchthick.
3.Bakeuntillightlybrownedattheedges,about15minutes.Coolfor10minutesonthebakingsheetbeforeremovingtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
PineNutCookies
Makesabout3dozencookies Thesecrunchycookiesarelightandnot-too-sweet—perfectwithteaorcoffeeortoservealongsideadishofveganicecreamfordessert.
¾cuppinenuts 1cupveganmargarine,softened ¾cupsugar 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonbakingpowder
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Finelygrind1⁄2cupofthepinenutsandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,creamtogetherthemargarineandsugaruntillightandfluffy.Beatinthevanillaandsetaside.
3.Inamediumbowl,stirtogethertheflour,salt,andbakingpowder.Addtheflourmixturetothesugar-margarinemixture.Addthegroundpinenutstothedough,mixingwell.
4.Dropthedough,1teaspoonfulatatime,2inchesapart,ontoanungreasedbakingsheet,pressingafewoftheremaining1⁄4cuppinenutsintothetopofeachcookie.
5.Bakeuntilalightgoldenbrown,12to15minutes.Coolonthebakingsheetfor5minutesbeforecarefullytransferringtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
ChaiSpiceCookies
Makesabout2dozencookies ThefragrantspicesusedtomaketheIndianspicedteaknownaschaiarealsointhesearomaticspicecookies.Ifyouenjoytheflavorofchai,thenthiscookieisyourcupoftea.
2cupsall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon 11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcardamom
1teaspoongroundginger 1teaspoongroundcloves 1teaspoongroundfennelseed 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
¾cupveganmargarine ¾cupsugar 2tablespoonsplainorvanillasoymilk 2tablespoonsagavenectar 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
1.Preheattheovento350°F. 2.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,cinnamon,cardamom,ginger,cloves,fennel
seed,andsalt.Mixtocombinewell. 3.Inalargebowl,beattogetherthemargarine,sugar,soymilk,agavenectar,andvanillauntilwell
blended.Addtheflourmixture,stirringwelltoformasmooth,stiffdough. 4.Pinchoffsmallpiecesofdoughandrollthembetweenyourhandsintoballs.Placethedoughballs
ontoanungreasedbakingsheetanduseametalspatulaoraforktoflattenthecookiestoabout1⁄4inchthick.
5.Bakeuntillightlybrownedattheedges,about15minutes.Coolonthebakingsheetfor5minutesbeforeremovingtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
MolassesSpiceCookies
Makesabout3dozencookies Theseflavorfulcookiesarewonderfulwithacupofhotteaorcoffeeonarainyafternoon.
1⁄4cupveganmargarine
¾cupsugar 1⁄2cupdarkmolasses
2tablespoonswater,plusmoreifneeded 3cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonbakingsoda 2teaspoonsgroundginger 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1.Inalargebowl,creamtogetherthemargarinewiththesugaruntillightandfluffy.Mixinthemolassesandwater.Setaside.
2.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,bakingsoda,ginger,cinnamon,allspice,andsalt.Graduallyaddthedryingredientstothewetingredients,addingasmallamountofadditionalwaterifneededtoformastiffdough.
3.Onalightlyflouredworksurface,rollthedoughintoalogabout2inchesindiameter.Wrapinplasticwrapandchillthedoughfor1hourorlonger.
4.Preheattheovento350°F.Cutthedoughintothinslicesabout1⁄4inchthickandarrangeonanungreasedbakingsheet.Bakeuntiltheedgesarebrowned,about8minutes.Coolfor5minutesonthebakingsheetbeforeremovingtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
Orange-ScentedCoconutCookies
Makesabout3dozencookies Thesegluten-freecookiescombinetherichtasteofpecansandcoconutwiththenaturalsweetnessofdatesandmaplesyrup,accentedbyfreshorangejuiceandwarmingspices.ThisrecipewassharedwithmebyChristineWaltermyeroftheNaturalKitchenCookingSchool.
1cupchoppedtoastedpecans 1cupshreddedunsweetenedcoconut 1cupbrownriceflour 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄8teaspoongroundnutmeg
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupdates,pittedandchopped
2tablespoonssweeteneddriedcranberries 2teaspoonsfreshorangezest 1⁄2cupfreshorangejuice
1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup
1⁄4cupcoconutoil
1cuporangemarmalade
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinethepecans,coconut,riceflour,cinnamon,nutmeg,andsalt.Setaside.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethedates,cranberries,orangezest,orangejuice,maplesyrup,andcoconutoil.Blenduntilsmooth.
3.Mixthewetintothedryingredientsuntilwellblendedtoformastiffdough. 4.Withwethands,shapethedoughintosmallballsandplacethemonthepreparedbakingsheet.
Flattenthecookiesandmakeanindentationinthecenterwithyourthumb.Fillcentersofcookieswithasmallspoonfulofmarmalade.
5.Bakethecookiesuntilgoldenbrown,about10minutes.Coolfor5minutesonthebakingsheet,thenremovethecookiestoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
PeachyThumbprintCookies
Makesabout2dozencookies I'mpartialtothelusciousflavorofpeachinthesecookies,butyoucanusewhateverjamorfruitspreadyouwish—strawberryandblueberryaregreat.Infact,ifyouhaveafewdifferentflavorsopenintherefrigerator,youcouldusesomeofeach.
11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsveganmargarine,softened 1⁄4cupapplesauce
1⁄2teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1⁄2cupconfectioners'sugar,plusadditionalfordustingcookies
1⁄2cuppeachfruitspreadorjam
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,cinnamon,allspice,andsalt.
2.Inamediumbowl,whisktogetherthemargarine,applesauce,andvanilla,thenaddthesugarandmixwell.
3.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredientsandmixtoformasmoothstiffdough. 4.Withlightlyflouredhands,rollthedoughinto11⁄2-inchballsandplacethemonanungreased
bakingsheetabout2inchesapart. 5.Pressyourthumbintothecenterofeachdoughballtomakeanindentationandfillitwith1⁄2
teaspoonofthepeachfruitspread.Bakeuntilgolden,12to15minutes. 6.Removefromovenandcoolonthebakingsheetfor10minutes,thenremovetoawirerackand
dustwithconfectioners'sugar.Whencompletelycool,storeinanairtightcontainer.
HulaCookies
Makesabout3dozencookies RecipetesterMelissaLingsharedthisrecipewithme.Thoughyoucoulduseanyflavorjamorjelly,makingthemwithpineapple,mango,orpassionfruitgivesthecookiesatropicalfeel,especially,Melissasays,ifyoueatthemwhileswayingyourhips.
21⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder
1cupveganmargarine 1cupsugar 11⁄2teaspoonseggreplacerbeateninto2tablespoonswater(seeVeganBaking)
2teaspoonspurevanillaextract Tropicalfruitjamorjelly,suchasmango,passionfruit,orpineapple
1.Preheattheovento300°F.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflourandbakingpowderandmixwell.Setaside.
2.Inalargebowl,beattogetherthemargarineandsugarwithanelectricmixeruntillightandfluffy.Addtheeggreplacerandvanillaandbeatonmediumuntilsmooth.Addthedryingredientstothewetingredientsandbeatonlowuntilthoroughlycombined.Thedoughshouldbefirm.
3.Scoopthedough,1tablespoonatatime,androllintoballs.Placethedoughballsonungreasedbakingsheets,about1inchapart.
4.Useathumborthebackendofa1⁄4teaspoonmeasuringspoontomakeanindentationinthecenterofeachdoughball.Place1⁄4teaspoonofjamineachindentation.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,22to24minutes.Coolonthebakingsheetfor5minutesbeforeremovingtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
DoubleChocolateBrownies
Makes12brownies Thesechocolatyconfectionsareabrownielover'sdream—adensefudgytextureandrichintenselychocolateflavor.Iknowonechocoholicwhoactuallytoppedoneofthesebeautieswithascoopofchocolateveganicecream.
11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
¾cupunsweetenedcocoapowder 1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
11⁄4cupssugar
1⁄2cupveganmargarine
1⁄4cupwater
2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 2⁄3cupvegansemi-sweetchocolatechips
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilan8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,cocoa,bakingpowder,andsalt.Setaside.
2.Inamediumbowl,creamtogetherthesugarandmargarineuntillightandfluffy.Stirinthewaterandvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredients,stirringtoblend.Foldinthechocolatechips.
3.Scrapethebatterintothepreparedbakingpanandbakeuntilthecenterissetandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about40minutes.Letthebrowniescool30minutesbeforeserving.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
ChocolateCoconutBrownies
Makes12brownies Myhusband,Jon,lovescoconutalmostasmuchashelovesbrownies.Nowhecanenjoythembothatthesametime.Ifyou'renotafanofcoconut,simplyuseanotherdairy-freemilkinsteadofthecoconutmilkandomitthecoconutextractandshreddedcoconut.
1cupall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupunsweetenedcocoapowder
1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1cupsugar 1⁄2cupcanolaoil
¾cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1teaspooncoconutextract 1⁄2cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips
1⁄2cupsweetenedshreddedcoconut
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasean8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,cocoa,bakingpowder,andsalt.Setaside.
2.Inamediumbowl,mixtogetherthesugarandoiluntilblended.Stirinthecoconutmilkandtheextractsandblenduntilsmooth.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredients,stirringtoblend.Foldinthechocolatechipsandcoconut.
3.Scrapethebatterintothepreparedbakingpanandbakeuntilthecenterissetandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,35to40minutes.Letthebrowniescool30minutesbeforeserving.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
Ginger-SpiceBrownies
Makes12brownies Warmspicescombinewithchocolateandwalnutsforaluxuriouslydifferentbatchofbrownies.Forasophisticateddessert,servethesemoist,spicy,andnot-too-sweetbrownieswithpoachedfruit,likepears,orascoopofvanillaveganicecream.
1¾cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1tablespoongroundginger 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
3tablespoonsunsweetenedcocoapowder 1⁄2cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips
1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1⁄4cupcanolaoil
1⁄2cupdarkmolasses
1⁄2cupwater
1⁄3cupsugar
2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasean8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,salt,groundginger,cinnamon,allspice,andcocoa.Stirinthechocolatechipsandwalnutsandsetaside.
2.Inmediumbowl,combinetheoil,molasses,water,sugar,andfreshgingerandmixwell.Pourthewetingredientsintothedryingredientsandmixwell.
3.Scrapethedoughintothepreparedbakingpan.Thedoughwillbesticky,sowetyourhandstopressitevenlyintothepan.Bakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,30to35minutes.Coolonawirerack30minutesbeforecutting.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
PineappleSquares
Makes9squares Thesemoist,fruitysquarestastejustasIrememberthemfrommychildhood.Theywereoneofseveralpickupdessertsthatmymothermadeduringholidays.AllIneededtodotoveganizemymother'soriginalrecipewastoswapoutthebutterformargarineanduseanondairymilk.
2cupscannedcrushedpineapple,drained 1⁄2cupplus2tablespoonssugar
2tablespoonscornstarch 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄3cupveganmargarine
11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄3cupplainorvanillasoymilk
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄2cupflakedsweetenedcoconut
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasean8-inchsquarebakingpan.Inalargesaucepan,combinethepineapple,2tablespoonsofthesugar,cornstarch,andlemonjuice.Cookovermediumheat,stirringuntilslightlythickened,about2minutes.Setaside.
2.Inalargebowl,creamtogetherthemargarineandtheremaining1⁄2cupofsugaruntillightandfluffy.Addtheflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Stirinthesoymilkandvanillaandmixuntilcrumbly.
3.Pressabouttwo-thirdsofthedoughmixtureintothepreparedbakingpan.Mixthecoconutintotheremainingdoughmixtureandsetaside.
4.Spreadthepineapplemixtureevenlyoverthebottomcrustinthebakingdish.Sprinkletheremainingdoughmixtureevenlyontopofthefillingandpressgently.
5.Bakeuntilthetopisgoldenbrown,about30minutes.Cool30minutesbeforecutting.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
BetterPecanBars
Makes12bars Thereasonsthesepecanbarsare"better"isbecausetheyusenobutter—andalsobecauseoftheswirlofchocolatethatmakesthemevenmorescrumptious.
1cupall-purposeflour 1cuplightbrownsugar,divided 1⁄2cupplus
1⁄4cupveganmargarine,softened
1cuppecanpieces 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup
1⁄3cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilan8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheflour,1⁄2cupofthesugar,and1⁄2cupofthemargarine.Processtomixwell.
2.Transferthemixturetothepreparedbakingpanandpressitfirmlyintothebottom.Bakefor12minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetaside.
3.Inasaucepan,combinetheremaining1⁄2cupofsugarandtheremaining1⁄4cupmargarine.Cookovermediumheat,stirringconstantly,untilmixtureboils.Addthepecansandmaplesyrupandboilforabout30seconds,stirringconstantly.Pourthemixtureevenlyoverthecrust.
4.Bakeuntilthecaramellayerisbubblyandthecrustislightlybrowned,about7minutes.Removefromovenandsprinklewithchocolatechips.Allowchipstomeltslightlythendragaforkthroughthemtoswirlintothetop.Coolslightly,thenrefrigeratetosetthetoppingbeforecuttingintobars.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
Chocolate-AlmondBars
Makes12bars Theserichanddeliciousbarcookiesareeasytomakeandguaranteedtosatisfythesweettoothinyourhouse.Peanutbutterandpeanutsmaybeusedtoreplacethealmondsandalmondbutter,ifyouprefer.
2⁄3cupveganmargarine,melted
1⁄2cupalmondbutter
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1cupsugar 2cupsall-purposeflour 1cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips ¾cupsliveredalmonds
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlygreasean8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinethemargarine,almondbutter,vanilla,andsalt.Addthesugarandstiruntilwellblended.Addtheflourandstiruntilwellblended.
2.Foldinthechocolatechipsandhalfofthealmonds.Pressthedoughintothepreparedpan.Sprinkletheremainingalmondsoverthetopandpressthemintothedough.
3.Bakeuntilbrowned,25to30minutes.Coolcompletelybeforecuttingintobars.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
AgaveBaklava
Makes36pieces Veganswholovebaklavacanrejoice—theycannowenjoytheirfavoritephyllotreatthankstothisveganversionthatreplacesthebutterandhoneywithmargarineandagavenectar.Frozenphyllodoughneedstothawintherefrigerator(notatroomtemperature)foratleast6hours.Ifyouthawitatroomtemperature,thephyllosheetswillsticktogether.Cuttingthephyllodoughintohalfsheetsmakesiteasiertoworkwith.
2cupsfinelygroundwalnuts 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1cupsugar 1(16-ounce)packagephyllodough 1cupveganmargarine,melted 1⁄2cupwater
1⁄2cupagavenectar
2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Inamediumbowl,combinethenuts,cinnamon,and1⁄4cupofthesugarandtosstocombine.Setaside.
2.Unrollthephyllodoughontoaworksurfaceandcutthedoughinhalfsothesheetsfitinthebakingpan.Covertheunusedphyllowithadampclothtokeepitfromdryingout.Takehalfthephyllosheetsandplace1phyllosheetatatimeintothepreparedpan,brushingwithmeltedmargarinebeforeaddingthenext.
3.Sprinklethenutmixtureoverthephyllo.Repeatlayeringprocesswiththeremainingphyllosheetsandmeltedmargarine.Brushthetopsheetwithmargarine.
4.Cutthepastryinto2-inchdiamondswithasharpknife.Todothis,firstmake3evenlyspacedcutsthroughthelengthofthedough,cuttingthroughthelayerstothebottomofthedish,resultingin4longrows.Thenmake9diagonalcutsthroughtheshorterwidthofthedough.Youshouldendupwith36piecesofbaklava.
5.Bakeuntilcrispandgoldenbrown,about45minutes. 6.Whilethebaklavaisbaking,combinetheremaining¾cupsugarandwaterinasmallsaucepan
overmediumheatandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolowandstirintheagavenectar,lemonjuice,andvanilla.Simmeruntilsyrupy,about20minutes.
7.Removethebaklavafromtheovenandspoonthesyrupoverit.Letcoolcompletely,about1hour,beforeserving.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
PeanutButterAndChocolateBuckeyes
Makesabout2dozenpieces Namedfortheirresemblancetothenutofthebuckeyetree(abrownorbwithabeigedot),thesetastycandiesareeasytomakeandastapleforpeanutbutterandchocolateloverseverywhere.
1⁄4cupveganmargarine,roomtemperature
11⁄4cupsconfectioners'sugar
1cupcreamypeanutbutter 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 8ouncesvegansemisweetchocolatechips
1.Lightlygreaseabakingsheetandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinethemargarine,sugar,peanutbutter,andvanillaandcreamtogetheruntilwellmixed.
2.Useyourhandstorollthedoughintosmallballs.Insertatoothpickintothetopofeachballandplacethemonthebakingsheet.Puttheminthefreezertofirmup.
3.Meltthechocolatechipsinadoubleboilerormicrowave.*Removethepeanutbutterballsfromthefreezeranddipthemintothemeltedchocolate,leavingthetopcircleofeachballuncoated.
4.Placethecoatedballsbackonthebakingsheetandrefrigeratejustlongenoughsotheybegintofirmup.Removethetoothpicksandsmooththetopstocovertheholesleftbythetoothpicks.Returntotherefrigeratortocontinuefirmingup,about1hour.Storeinanairtightcontainer.
*Themicrowaveprovidesaquickandeasywaytomeltchocolate.Simplyplacethechocolateinamicrowave-safebowlandputitinthemicrowavefor15seconds.Removethebowlfromthemicrowaveandstirthechocolate.Repeatuntilitismelted.
Chocolate–PeanutButterFudge
Makesabout36pieces Thisdecadentfudgetasteslikehomemadepeanutbuttercups,butwithoutallthework.Thehardestpartiswaitingforittofirmupsoyoucandevourit.
1cuppeanutbutter,crunchyorsmooth 1cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips 31⁄2cupsconfectioners'sugar
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1.Linean8-inchsquarebakingpanwithenoughwaxedpaperorfoilsothattheendshangovertheedgeofthepan.(Thiswillhelpyougetthefudgeoutofthepanlater.)Setaside.Placethepeanutbutterinafoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.
2.Meltthechocolatechipsinadoubleboilerormicrowave.Inalargebowl,combinetheconfectioners'sugar,vanilla,peanutbutter,andmeltedchocolateandblenduntilsmooth.
3.Scrapethemixtureintothepreparedpan.Smooththetopofthefudgeandrefrigerateuntilfirmandchilled,atleast2hours.
4.Oncechilled,gripthewaxedpaperedges,liftthefudgefromthepan,andtransferittoacuttingboard.Removeanddiscardthewaxedpaper.Cutthefudgeinto36piecesandserve.Coverandrefrigerateanyleftovers.
ChocolateSmooshFudge
Makesabout16pieces Thissuper-easychocolateconfectionremindsmeoffudgeonsteroids.ItwasadaptedfromarecipesharedwithmebyLauraYanne,whogaveititsnamebecauseitgetssmooshedintothepan.Ifyouprefernottoaddthesplashofbrandyorrum,usecranberryjuiceinstead—theaddedliquidprovidesasmootherconsistency,livelierflavor,andfudgiertexture.Foravariation,trymakingitwithdifferentnutsordriedfruit:almondsorpecansinsteadofwalnutsandraisinsordriedcherriesinsteadofcranberries.
1(12-ounce)bagvegansemisweetchocolatechips ¾cupshreddedsweetenedcoconut ¾cupchoppedwalnuts 1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
2tablespoonsbrandy,rum,orcranberryjuice
1.Linean8-inchsquarebakingpanwithenoughwaxedpaperorfoilsothattheendshangovertheedgeofthepan.(Thiswillhelpyougetthefudgeoutofthepanlater.)Setaside.Inamediumsaucepan,slowlymeltthechocolatechipsoverlowheat.Stirinthecoconut,walnuts,andcranberries.Stirinthebrandy,blendinguntilsmooth.
2.Scrapethemixtureintothepreparedpan.Press(smoosh)themixtureevenlyinthepanandrefrigerateuntilfirmandchilled,atleast2hours.
3.Oncechilled,gripthewaxedpaper,liftthefudgefromthepan,andtransferittoacuttingboard.Removeanddiscardthewaxedpaper.Cutitinto2-inchpiecesandserve.Coverandrefrigerateanyleftovers.
Chocolate-AvocadoFudge
Makesabout36pieces Makingfudgewithanavocadomaysoundunusual,buttheavocado'screamy,butterytextureandmellowflavorareanassettothisrichandflavorfulfudge.Mostfunofall,noonewillguessthe"secret"ingredient—orthatitisdairy-free.
11⁄2cupsvegansemisweetchocolatechips
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄4cupunsweetenedcocoapowder
1ripeHassavocado,pittedandpeeled 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 3cupsconfectioners'sugar 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1.Linean8-inchsquarebakingpanwithenoughwaxedpaperorfoilsothattheendshangovertheedgeofthepan.(Thiswillhelpyougetthefudgeoutofthepanlater.)Inamediumsaucepan,combinethechocolatechipsandmargarineandmeltoverlowheat.Stirinthecocoaandsetaside.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,pureetheavocado.Addthemeltedchocolatemixtureandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthevanillaandabouthalfofthesugarandprocessuntilincorporated.Addtheremainingsugar,alittleatatime,toformastiffdough.
3.Foldinthewalnuts,thensmooththemixtureevenlyinthepreparedpan.Refrigerateuntilfirm,atleast3hours.
4.Oncechilled,gripthewaxedpaper,liftthefudgefromthepan,andtransferittoacuttingboard.Removeanddiscardthewaxedpaper.Cutthefudgeintosmallpieces,arrange,andserve.Coverandrefrigerateanyleftovers.
Chocolate-BananaFudge
Makesabout36pieces Ifyoulikebananasdippedinchocolate,you'lllovethisfudge.Likemostfudge,it'seasytomakeandextremelyrichandithasthataddedflavorlayerofbananatomakeitspecial.
1ripebanana ¾cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips 4cupsconfectioners'sugar 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1.Linean8-inchsquarebakingpanwithenoughwaxedpaperoraluminumfoilsothattheendshangovertheedgeofthepan.(Thiswillhelpyougetthefudgeoutofthepanlater.)Setaside.Placethebananainafoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.
2.Meltthechocolatechipsinadoubleboilerormicrowave,thenaddtothepureedbananaalongwiththesugarandvanillaandprocessuntilsmooth.
3.Scrapethemixtureintothepreparedpan.Smooththetopandrefrigerateuntilfirm,atleast2hours.
4.Oncechilled,gripthewaxedpaper,liftthefudgefromthepan,andtransferittoacuttingboard.Removeanddiscardthewaxedpaper.Cutthefudgeintosmallpiecesandserve.Coverandrefrigerateanyleftovers.
Chocolate-MacadamiaCheezcakeTruffles
Makesabout20truffles Tinyorbsdensewithchocolate,dustedincocoa,nuts,orotherfinery,andoftenseatedingoldfoilcups,trufflesarelikethesophisticatedandprosperouscousinsoffudge.Theseparticulartrufflesprovidetheaddedpleasureofcheesecake.
2cupsvegansemisweetchocolatechips 1(8-ounce)containervegancreamcheese 2cupsconfectioners'sugar 2tablespoonspurevanillaextract 1cupgroundmacadamianuts
1.Meltthechocolatechipsinadoubleboilerormicrowave. 2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecreamcheese,sugar,andvanillaandprocessuntilwellmixed.
Addthemeltedchocolatechipsandblenduntilwellmixed.Transferthemixturetoabowlandrefrigerateuntilchilled,atleast2hours.
3.Rollthechilledthemixtureinto1-inchballsandplacethemonanungreasedbakingsheet. 4.Placethegroundmacadamianutsinashallowbowlandrollthechilledballsinthem,turningto
coat.Transferthetrufflestoaservingplatter,refrigeratefor30minutes,andserve.Coverandrefrigerateanyleftovers.
Chocolate–AlmondButterTruffles
Makesabout24truffles Themellowbutteryflavorofalmondsmergeswithrichchocolateforasublimetreat.Servewithcoffeeafteraspecialmealortomakeaneverydaymealspecial.
1cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips 1⁄2cupalmondbutter
2tablespoonsplainorvanillasoymilk 1tablespoonpurevanillaextract 1cupconfectioners'sugar 2tablespoonsunsweetenedcocoapowder 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedtoastedalmonds
1.Meltthechocolateinadoubleboilerormicrowave.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethealmondbutter,soymilk,andvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.Addthesugar,cocoa,andthemeltedchocolateandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.
3.Transferthemixturetoabowlandrefrigerateuntilchilled,atleast45minutes. 4.Rollthechilledmixtureinto1-inchballsandplacethemonanungreasedbakingsheet. 5.Placethegroundalmondsinashallowbowlandrolltheballsinthem,turningtocoat.Placethe
trufflesonaservingplatter,refrigeratefor30minutes,andserve.
Chocolate-CoveredPeanutButter–GranolaBalls
Makesabout3dozenpieces Ifyourtrailmixdecideditwantedtobecometruffles,thiswouldbetheresult.Thesechewyandtastylittleballspackastoundingflavorandtextureintoatinypackage.Makeabatchasanutritiousafter-schooltreatforthekids.
1⁄2cupgranola,homemade(seeGranola)orstore-bought
1⁄4cupsugar
1⁄2cupgoldenraisins
1⁄2cupunsaltedshelledsunflowerseeds
1⁄4cupsesameseeds
11⁄2cupscreamypeanutbutter
2cupsvegansemisweetchocolatechips
1.Inafoodprocessor,pulsetogetherthegranola,sugar,raisins,sunflowerseeds,andsesameseeds.Blendinthepeanutbutteralittleatatimetoformasmoothdough.Refrigerateuntilchilled,forseveralhoursorovernight.
2.Formthemixtureinto1-inchballsandsetaside.Meltthechocolateinadoubleboilerormicrowave.
3.Diptheballsintothemeltedchocolateandarrangeonanungreasedbakingsheet.Refrigerateuntilfirm,about30minutes,andserve.
Apricot-WalnutBalls
Makesabout2dozenpieces Here'sagreatno-cooktreatyoucanmakequickly.Thesefruity-nuttyconfectionslooklikelittlesnowballs.Ifyou'remakingatrayoftrufflesandotherpickupsweets,thesecoconut-cladtreatsofferadeliciousrespitefromchocolate—forthosewhorequireone.
¾cupdriedapricots 2cupstoastedwalnutpieces 1⁄3cupconfectioners'sugar
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1cupfinelyshreddedsweetenedcoconut
1.Placetheapricotsinaheatproofbowlandcoverwithboilingwater.Letstandfor10minutes,thendrainwellandplaceinafoodprocessor.Addthewalnuts,sugar,andvanillaandpulsetochop,thenprocesstoblendthoroughly.
2.Useyourhandstoshapethemixtureinto1-inchballs.Placethecoconutinashallowbowl.Rolltheballsinthecoconut,arrangeonaplatter,andserve.
Variation:Mixandmatchdriedfruitandnutcombinations.Someideasincludedriedmangowithcashews,driedpearwithpecans,ormixeddriedfruitwithmixednuts.
VeganWhiteChocolate
Makesabout1cup I'vealwaysadoredwhitechocolate,whichisn'tvegan(it'sreallynotchocolateeither,butthat'sanotherstory).WhenIfirstwentvegan,commercialveganwhitechocolatewasunavailable,soIhadtodevelopmyownrecipeforthosewhitechocolatecravings.Food-gradecoconutbutterandsoymilkpowderareavailableatnaturalfoodstoresandonline.
1⁄2cupfood-gradecocoabutter
1⁄2cupconfectioners'sugar
2tablespoonssoymilkpowder 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
1.Lightlyoilasmallbakingsheetandsetaside.Inamediumbowl,combinethesugarandsoymilkpowder.Setaside.
2.Meltthecocoabutterinthetopofadoubleboilerovermediumheat.Onceitismelted,stirinthesugarandsoymilkmixtureandcook,stirringconstantly,untilthedryingredientsaredissolvedandthemixtureissmoothandwellblended.Turnofftheheat.Mixinthevanilla,stirringuntilblended.
3.Scrapethemixtureontothepreparedbakingsheetandsetasideorrefrigeratetocoolcompletely,about1hour.Breakintopieces,thentransfertoatightlysealedcontainerandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepfor1to2weeks.
Variation:Stir1⁄2cupoftoastedsliveredalmondsintothewarmmixtureforadeliciousveganalmondbark.
CAKESANDCHEEZCAKES
VeganChocolateMousseCake
Makes6to8servings Chocolateloverstakenote:therichandflavorfulchocolatecakecomescompletewithachocolatemoussefillingandachocolateganacheicing.Ifyoutrulywanttogildthelily,youcantopeachslicewithadollopofVeganWhippedCreamorCashewCrème.
Mousse 1(12-ounce)packagefirmsilkentofu,drained 1⁄2cupsugar
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips,melted Cake 11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
1cuplightbrownsugar 1⁄4cupunsweetenedcocoapowder
1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄3cupcanolaoil
1tablespoonapplecidervinegar 11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
1cupcoldwater 2cupsVeganChocolateGanache,slightlycooled
1.Makethemousse:Inafoodprocessor,processthetofuuntilsmooth.Addthesugarandvanillaandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthechocolateandprocessuntilblended.Transferthemixturetoamediumbowl,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.
2.Makethecake:Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9-inchroundcakepanandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,cocoa,bakingsoda,andsaltandmixuntilblended.Stirintheoil,vinegar,vanilla,andwaterandmixwell.
3.Scrapethebatterintothepreparedpanandbakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,30to35minutes.Setasidetocoolfor10to15minutesbeforeinvertingitontoawireracktocoolcompletelybeforeassembling.
4.Useaserratedknifetocutthecakeinhalfhorizontally,creating2layers.Frostthetopofonelayerwiththemousse.Topwiththeremainingcakelayer.Pourtheganacheoverthecakeandrefrigeratefor30minutes,tocoolbeforeslicing.
Chocolate-RumCoffeeCake
Makes8to10servings Sure,youcanenjoythiscakewithacupofcoffee,butthe"coffee"inthetitlereferstothefactthatbrewedcoffee,alongwithrumandchocolate,ispartofthetriumvirateofflavor-makersinthisrichandpotentcake.Alightdustingofconfectioners'sugarisallthatisneededontop,althoughadollopofVeganWhippedCreamspikedwithabitofrumcouldn'thurt.
1⁄2cupunsweetenedcocoapowder,plusmorefordustingpan
1cupveganmargarine ¾cupstrongblackcoffee 1⁄2cupdarkrum
11⁄4cupssugar
21⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
1tablespoonbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9x13-inchbakingpanora3-quartBundtpananddustitlightlywithcocoa.
2.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethemargarine,coffee,andrumovermediumheat,stirringtomeltthemargarine.Addthesugarandstiruntildissolved,thenremovefromtheheatandsetasidetocool,about15minutes.
3.Inalargebowl,sifttogethertheflour,1⁄2cupcocoa,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsalt.Setaside.
4.Whenthemargarinemixtureiscool,stirinthevanilla.Stirthewetingredientsintothedryingredients,mixinguntiljustcombined.
5.Pourthebatterintothepreparedpanandbakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about45minutes.IfusingaBundtpan,coolinthepanforabout15minutesbeforeinvertingitontoawireracktocoolcompletelybeforedustingwithconfectioners'sugarorslicing.
MagicalMysteryChocolateCake
Makes8to10servings Thisfascinating,denselyfudgy"pudding"cakeisoneofthemostpopularnaturallyvegancakesaround.Thoughitisknownbyvariousnamesincluding"wackycake,""three-holecake,"and"crazycake,"IcallmyversionMagicalMysteryCakebecauseoftheinherentmysteryofamoistchocolatecakemadewithnoeggsordairy.Servedustedwithconfectioners'sugar(afteritiscompletelycool)orserveslightlywarmwithascoopofveganvanillaicecream.
2cupsall-purposeflour 1cupsugar ¾cupunsweetenedcocoapowder 1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
¾cupplainorvanillasoymilk 1⁄4cupcanolaorotherneutraloil
2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 1cupsugar 21⁄4cupshotwater
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpan.Setaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,1⁄4cupofthecocoa,bakingpowder,andsalt.Mixtocombineandsetaside.
3.Inamediumbowl,combinethesoymilk,oil,andvanilla.Pourtheliquidingredientsintothedryingredientsandmixuntilblended.Spreadthebatterintothepreparedbakingpan.
4.Inaseparatemediumbowl,combinethesugar,theremaining1⁄2cupofcocoa,andthewater.Stirtoblend,thenpourthemixtureoverthetopofthecake(donotmix).Bakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about45minutes.
5.Coolinthepanonawireracktocoolcompletelyfor60minutesbeforeslicing.
SpicyChocolateCakeWithDarkChocolateGlaze
Makes8servings Cinnamonandatouchofcayennegivethisrichandchocolateconfectionauniquedepthofflavor.Ifyoueliminatethecayenneandthecinnamon,youwillhavearichbutmorestraightforwardsingle-layerchocolatecake.
Cake 1¾cupsall-purposeflour 1cupsugar 1⁄4cupunsweetenedcocoapowder
1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder
11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄3cupcanolaoil
1tablespoonapplecidervinegar 11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
1cupcoldwater Glaze 2(1-ounce)squaresunsweetenedveganchocolate 1⁄4cupplainorvanillasoymilk
1⁄2cupsugar
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄2teaspoonpurevanillaextract
Pinchgroundcayenne
1.Makethecake:Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9-inchroundcakepanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,cocoa,bakingsoda,bakingpowder,cinnamon,and
cayenne. 3.Inamediumbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,vanilla,andwater.Stirthewetingredientsintothe
dryingredients,mixinguntiljustcombined. 4.Pourthebatterintothepreparedpanandbakeuntilatoothpickinsertedintothecentercomesout
clean,about30minutes.Coolthecakeinthepanfor10to15minutes,theninvertitontoawirerackandletthecakecoolcompletelywhileyoumaketheglaze.
5.Maketheglaze:Inadoubleboiler,combinethechocolateandsoymilkandcook,stirringconstantly,untilthechocolateismelted.Stirinthesugarandcook,stirringconstantly,for5minutes.Removefromtheheatandstirinthemargarine,vanilla,andcayenne.Drizzletheglazeoverthecooledcake.Refrigeratethecaketolettheglazesetbeforeserving.
VeganPoundCake
Makes8servings Theoldrulewas"apoundeach"offlour,sugar,butter,andeggs—butrulesweremadetobebroken.Thisversatilecakecanbeenjoyedplainorembellishedinanumberofways.TryitwithascoopofveganicecreamandadrizzleofchocolatesyruporberrycoulisortopitwithslicedfreshfruitandVeganWhippedCreamorCashewCrème.
2cupsall-purposeflour 11⁄4cupssugar
1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1cupdrainedsofttofu 1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk
1⁄4cupcanolaorotherneutraloil
2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasean8-inchloafpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,mixtheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,andsalt.Setaside. 3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,soymilk,oil,andvanilla.Blenduntilsmooth,
thenpourthewetingredientsintothedryingredientsandstirtogetheruntiljustcombined.Donotovermix.
4.Scrapethebatterintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilthecakeisgoldenandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about40minutes.
5.Letthecakecoolinthepanfor10minutesbeforeremovingfromthepantoawireracktocoolcompletelybeforeslicing.
Banana-WalnutCake
Makes8servings Thiscakecanbeenjoyedasisorfrostedwiththetofu"CreamCheese"Frosting.Myfavoritewaytoserveit,however,isdrizzledwiththewarmBlueberrySauce.
2cupsall-purposeflour 21⁄2teaspoonsbakingpowder
1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
3ripebananas 1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk
1⁄4cupcanolaorotherneutraloil
¾cupsugar 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasean8-inchsquarecakepanandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,sifttogethertheflour,bakingpowder,allspice,cinnamon,andsaltandsetaside. 3.Inafoodprocessororblender,combinethebananas,soymilk,oil,sugar,andvanillaandblend
untilsmooth.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredientsandstiruntiljustmoistened.Donotovermix.Foldinthewalnuts.
4.Scrapethebatterintothepreparedpanandbakeuntilatoothpickinsertedintothecentercomesoutclean,35to40minutes.Allowtocoolinpanfor10to15minutesbeforeinvertingitontoawireracktocoolcompletelybeforeslicing.
CrazyForCarrotCake
Makes8servings Carrotcakeisapersonalfavoriteandanyonewhohastastedmineagreesthatit'sthebestcarrotcakethey'veeverhad,veganornot.It'sarichandflavorfulcakewithoutbeingcloyinglysweet,moistwithsweetbitsofcarrotandcloakedinalusciousandcreamyfrosting.Andwhatadecadentwaytogetyourbeta-carotenefortheday.Forabitofcrunch,add1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts.Foranevenricher"carrot"color,substitutecarrotjuiceforallorpartofthesoymilk.
2cupsall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1teaspoonsalt 1cupsugar 1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk
1⁄2cupcanolaorotherneutraloil
1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup
2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 2cupsfinelyshreddedcarrots 1⁄2cupgoldenraisins
1recipe"CreamCheese"Frosting
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside. 2.Inamediumbowl,mixtheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,cinnamon,allspice,andsalt. 3.Inalargebowl,combinethesugar,soymilk,oil,maplesyrup,andvanilla,thenaddthewet
ingredientstothedryingredients.Stirinthecarrotsandraisinsuntiljustmixed. 4.Scrapethebatterintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilatoothpickcomesoutclean,about45minutes. 5.Letthecakecoolinpanfor15minutes,theninvertontoawireracktocoolcompletely.When
completelycool,frostthecakewith"CreamCheese"Frosting.
"SourCream"CoffeeCake
Makes8to10servings IadaptedthisrecipefromonesharedwithmebymyfriendLoriKettler.AtubeorBundtpanwillgiveitthatclassic"coffeecake"look,butyoucanalsobakeitina9x13-inchbakingpanifthat'swhatyou'vegot.
¾cupchoppedwalnuts 11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon
2cupssugar 3cupsall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 11⁄2teaspoonsbakingsoda
Pinchsalt 1(12-ounce)packagefirmsilkentofu,drained 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2cupcanolaorotherneutraloil
11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
¾cupveganmargarine
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greaseatubepanandsetitaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinethewalnuts,cinnamon,and¾cupofthesugarandsetaside. 3.Inamediumbowl,sifttogethertheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsaltandsetaside. 4.Inafoodprocessororblender,combinethetofu,lemonjuice,canolaoil,andvanilla,andblend
untilsmooth. 5.Inlargebowl,combinethemargarinewiththeremaining11⁄4cupssugarandbeatwithanelectric
mixeronhighuntillightandfluffy.Addtheflourmixtureandthetofumixtureandbeatonlowspeeduntilblended.Increasethespeedtomedium,andbeatfor3moreminutes.
6.Spreadhalfofthebatterinthepreparedpanandsprinklewithhalfofthewalnutmixture.Spreadtheremainingbatterevenlyovertopandsprinklewithremainingwalnutmixture.Bakeuntilfirmandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,approximately60minutes.Ifusingatubepan,letthecakecoolinthepanfor10minutes,beforeinvertingthepanontoawireracktoallowthecaketocoolcompletely.Ifusinga9x13pan,letthecakecoolcompletelyinthepan.
Orange-CoconutCake
Makes8to10servings Thisisanupdatedandveganizedversionofambrosiacake,whichmymotheroccasionallymadedecadesago.Inadditiontodecoratingwithshreddedcoconut,theoriginalversionwasfestoonedwithcannedmandarinorangesegments,whichIneverlikedandusedtopickoff.Needlesstosay,Ihaveomittedthemfromthisversion.
Cake 3cupsall-purposeflour 11⁄2cupssugar
1tablespoonbakingsoda 1cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk ¾cupcanolaorotherneutraloil 1cupfreshorangejuice 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 1teaspooncoconutextract Frosting 8ouncesvegancreamcheese,softened 1⁄3cupveganmargarine,softened
1⁄4cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk
2cupsconfectioners'sugar 2tablespoonsorangezest 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1teaspooncoconutororangeextract 1cupsweetenedshreddedcoconut
1.Makethecake:Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9x13-inchpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,sifttogethertheflour,sugar,andbakingsoda. 3.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinethecoconutmilk,oil,orangejuice,lemonjuice,vanilla,and
coconutextractandwhiskwelltocombine.Quicklywhiskthewetingredientsintothedryingredientstocombine.
4.Pourthebatterintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about45minutes.Letthecakecoolcompletelyinthepanonawirerack,about1hour.
5.Makethefrosting:Inamediumbowl,combinethecreamcheese,margarine,andcoconutmilkandcreamtogetherwithanelectricmixer.Add1cupofthesugarandbeatwellonlowspeedtocombine.
6.Addthecoconutextract,orangezest,vanilla,andremaining1cupsugarandcontinuetobeatuntilthemixtureislightandfluffy.
7.Spreadthefrostingonthecooledcakeandsprinklewithshreddedcoconut.
SpiceCakeWithMangoAndLime
Makes8servings Thismoistandflavorfulcakestuddedwithsucculentpiecesofjuicymangoisgreatonitsown,butaswathofvegan"CreamCheese"Frostingmakesitevenbetter.Formoremangoflavor,substitutemangopuree(availableinspecialtyfoodstores)fortheapplesauce.
11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
¾cupsugar 1⁄4cupyellowcornmeal
1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder
1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄2teaspoongroundginger
1cupapplesauce 1⁄3cupcanolaorotherneutraloil
2teaspoonsgratedlimezest 2tablespoonswater 1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andchopped
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchroundcakepanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,cornmeal,bakingsoda,salt,bakingpowder,cinnamon,
allspice,andgingerandsetaside. 3.Inamediumbowl,combinetheapplesauce,oil,limezest,andwater,stirringtoblend.Foldinthe
mango.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredientsandmixtocombine. 4.Pourthebatterintothepreparedbakingpan.Bakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomes
outclean,45to50minutes.Letthecakecoolinthepanfor10minutestheninvertontoawireracktocoolcompletelybeforeslicing.
AppleLover'sCake
Makes8servings Thiscakehasseveraldimensionsofgreatappleflavor,includingfreshanddriedapple,applesauce,andevenalittleapplejuiceintheglaze.
2cupsall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupsugar
1⁄3cupapplesauce
1GrannySmithapple,peeled,cored,andshredded 1⁄3cupdriedapples,finelychopped
2tablespoonscanolaorotherneutraloil 1⁄2cupconfectioners'sugar
2teaspoonsapplejuice
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasean8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,andsalt. 3.Inamediumbowl,combinethesugar,applesauce,freshapple,driedapples,andoil.Addthewet
ingredientstothedryingredientsandstirjustuntilmoistened. 4.Spreadthebatterintothepreparedpanandbakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesout
clean,about45minutes. 5.Removefromtheovenandletcoolinthepanfor15minutes,theninvertontoawireracktocool
completely. 6.Inasmallbowl,combinetheconfectioners'sugarandapplejuiceandblenduntilsmooth,then
drizzleoverthecake.
GiantPeanutButter–ChocolateChipCookieCake
Makes8servings Isthisacakethatthinksit'sacookieoracookiemasqueradingasacake?Whatreallymattersisthatittastesfantastic—whetheryousliceitlikeacakeorbreakoffapieceatatimelikeacookie.
¾cupcreamypeanutbutter 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup
1⁄2cuplightbrownsugar
¾cupplainorvanillasoymilk 2cupsall-purposeflour 1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
¾cupsemisweetveganchocolatechips
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchroundcakepanandsetaside. 2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethepeanutbutter,maplesyrup,sugar,andsoymilkandprocessuntil
blended.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Addtheflourmixturetothepeanutbuttermixtureandpulsetocombine.
3.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandsprinklewithchocolatechips.Useyourhandstofoldthechipsintothedough,thentransferthedoughtothepreparedpan,pressingitevenlyintothepan.
4.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandslightlybrownedalongtheedges,about40minutes.Letitcoolinthepanfor10minutesbeforeremovingtoawireracktocoolcompletely,about45minutes.
Not-So-PlainVanillaCheezcake
Makes6servings Non-veganscan'tbelievethere'snodairyinthistemptingcheesecake.Whileitisdeliciousunadorned,it'sevenbettertoppedwithblueberries,strawberries,orotherlusciousfruit.Iffreshberriesareoutofseason,topwithalayerofblueberryorstrawberryfruitspread.Forbestresults,beforespreadingonthecheesecake,placethefruitspreadinasmallbowlandstiruntilsmooth.
11⁄2cupsvegangrahamcrackercrumbs
1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted
2(8-ounce)containersvegancreamcheese,roomtemperature 1(12-ounce)packagefirmsilkentofu,drainedandpatteddry 1cupsugar 1tablespooncornstarch 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
1.Bringalltheingredientstoroomtemperature.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasethebottomandsidesofa9-inchspringformpan.Placecrumbsinbottomofthepan,addthemargarine,andmixwithaforkuntilblended.Pressthecrumbmixtureintobottomandsidesofpanandsetaside.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecreamcheeseandtofuandblenduntilsmooth.Addthesugar,cornstarch,andvanillaandblenduntilverycreamy.
3.Pourthefillingintothepreparedcrustandbakefor45minutes.Turnoffovenandleavethecheesecakeinsideforanother10minutes.Whendone,edgesshouldbegoldenandstartingtopullawayfromsidesofpanandcentershouldbesoftset.
4.Removecakefromtheovenandcoolatroomtemperaturefor1hour,thenrefrigerateatleast4hoursbeforeserving.Keeprefrigerated.
TripleCoconutCheezcake
Makes6servings Idevelopedthisrecipeformycoconut-lovinghusband,Jon,whonevermetacoconutdesserthedidn'tlike.Withcoconutinthecrust,inthefilling,andsprinkledontop,thischeesecakeisamongthetoprequesteddessertsinourhouse.Tofutti"BetterThanCreamCheese"ismyfavoritebrandofvegancreamcheeseandit'savailableatnaturalfoodstoresandsomesupermarkets.
11⁄2cupsveganvanillacookiecrumbs
1cuptoastedsweetenedshreddedcoconut 1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted
3(8-ounce)containersvegancreamcheese 1cupsugar 1⁄4cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk
1tablespooncornstarch 11⁄2teaspoonscoconutextract
1⁄2teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1.Bringalltheingredientstoroomtemperature.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasethebottomandsidesofa9-inchspringformpan.Placethecrumbsand1⁄4cupofthecoconutinthebottomofthepan,addthemargarine,andmixwithaforktoblend.Presscrumbmixtureintobottomandsidesofpanandsetaside.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecreamcheese,sugar,coconutmilk,cornstarch,coconutextract,andvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.
3.Pourthefillingintothepreparedcrustandbakefor45minutes.Turnoffovenandleavethecheesecakeinsideforanother10minutes.Whendone,edgesshouldbegoldenandstartingtopullawayfromsidesofpanandcentershouldbesoftset.
4.Removecakefromtheovenandcoolatroomtemperaturefor1hour,thenrefrigerateatleast4hoursbeforeserving.Whenreadytoserve,sprinklethetopwiththeremainingtoastedcoconut.Keeprefrigerated.
ToastingCoconut
Totoastcoconut,preheat theovento350°F.Place1⁄2cupshreddedcoconut inasmallbakingpanandbakeuntil lightgoldenbrown,stirringoccasionally,6to8minutes.
ChocolateSwirlTofuCheezcake
Makes8servings Asifachocolatecheesecakeweren'tenough,thisonealsohasswirlsofpeanutbutterandbananaforarichlydecadentandveryprettydessert.Agarnisharoundtheouteredgeofthetopwithchocolatecurlsorgroundpeanutswouldn'tbeunreasonable.
11⁄2cupsveganchocolatecookiecrumbs
1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted
3(8-ounce)containersvegancreamcheese 1cupsugar 1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1ripebanana 1⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter
1⁄2cupsemisweetveganchocolatechips
1.Bringalltheingredientstoroomtemperature.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasethebottomandsidesofa9-inchspringformpan.Placethecrumbsinthebottomofthepan,addthemargarine,andmixwithaforktoblend.Presscrumbmixtureintobottomandsidesofpanandsetaside.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecreamcheese,sugar,soymilk,andvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.Addthebananaandpeanutbutterandprocessuntilsmooth.Pourthefillingintothepreparedcrust.
3.Meltthechocolateinadoubleboilerormicrowave.Withacircularmotion,pourthemeltedchocolateintothefillingandusingathinmetalspatulaorknife,swirlthefillingaroundtocreateapattern.Bakefor45minutes.Turnofftheovenandleavethecakeinsideforanother10minutes.Whendone,edgesshouldbegoldenandstartingtopullawayfromsidesofpanandcentershouldbesoftset.Removethecakefromtheovenandcoolatroomtemperaturefor1hour,thenrefrigerateforatleast4hoursbeforeserving.Keeprefrigerated.
PumpkinCheezcakeWithCranberryDrizzle
Makes8servings Denseandrichwithspicedpumpkinflavor,thisdessertisanaturalforyourThanksgivingtable.Thegorgeousorangecolor,offsetbythevividdrizzleofcranberry,makesabeautifulpresentation—andit'sbigenoughtoserveacrowd.
Crust 11⁄2cupsvegangrahamcrackercrumbs
1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted
Filling 2(8-ounce)containersvegancreamcheese 1(15-ounce)cansolidpackpumpkin 1cuplightbrownsugar 1tablespooncornstarch 2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon ¾teaspoongroundallspice 1⁄2teaspoongroundnutmeg
Topping 1⁄3cupcranberrysauce,homemade(seeTripleCranberryRelish)orstore-bought
1tablespoonpuremaplesyrup 1teaspoonmeltedveganmargarine
1.Makethecrust:Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9-inchspringformpan.Placethecrumbsinthebottomofthepan,addthemeltedmargarine,andmixwithaforktoblend.Pressthecrumbmixtureintobottomandsidesofpanandsetaside.
2.Makethefilling:Inafoodprocessor,combinethecreamcheeseandpumpkinandprocessuntilblended.Addthesugar,cornstarch,cinnamon,allspice,andnutmegandprocessuntilwellblended.
3.Pourthefillingintothepreparedcrust.Bakefor45minutes.Turnofftheovenandleavecheesecakeintheovenforanother10minutes.Whendone,edgesshouldbegoldenandstartingtopullawayfromsidesofpanandcentershouldbesoftset.Removethecakefromtheovenandcoolatroomtemperaturefor1hour.Refrigerateforatleast4hours.
4.Makethetopping:Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethecranberrysauce,maplesyrup,andmargarineandblenduntilsmooth.Pourthemixtureintoasqueezebottleorsmallpitcheranddrizzletheoverthetopofthecheesecake.Keeprefrigerated.
PomegranateCheezcakeWithGlazedPecans
Makes8servings Thisistheonetoservegueststocompleteaspecialmeal.Theexotic,sweet-tartflavorofpomegranateisadelightfulsurpriseinthissophisticateddessert.Glazedpecansmakeitevenmoreelegant.
11⁄4cupsveganvanillacookiecrumbs
1⁄4cupgroundwalnuts
1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted
3(8-ounce)containersvegancreamcheese,atroomtemperature 1cupsugar 2tablespoonsPomegranateMolasses 2tablespoonspomegranatejuice 1tablespooncornstarch 1cupglazedpecans(seeAgave-GlazedPecans)
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9-inchspringformpan.Placethecrumbsandthegroundwalnutsinthebottomofthepan,addthemargarine,andmixwithaforktoblend.Presscrumbmixtureintobottomandsidesofpanandsetaside.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecreamcheese,sugar,pomegranatemolasses,pomegranatejuice,andcornstarchandblenduntilsmooth.
3.Pourthefillingintothepreparedcrustandbakefor45minutes.Turnoffovenandleavethecheesecakeintheovenforanother10minutes.Whendone,edgesshouldbegoldenandstartingtopullawayfromsidesofpanandcentershouldbesoftset.Removefromtheovenandcoolatroomtemperaturefor1hour.
4.Arrangeglazedpecanhalvesonthetopouteredgeofthecheesecake.Refrigerateatleast4hoursbeforeserving.Keeprefrigerated.
Lemon-LimeTeasecake
Makes8servings Thislovely"cheesecake"-styledessertwasdevelopedbymyfriendFrancisJanes,chefandformerownerofAmbrosia,aveganrestaurantinSeattle.Deliciousinitsownright,thisdessertisidealtoservepeoplewithfoodsensitivities—inadditiontobeingfreeofeggsanddairy,thecakecontainsnowheatorsoy.ChooseMeyerlemonswheninseason(usuallyJanuarythroughMarch),astheyaremilderandlesstartthanthemorecommonEurekaandLisbonvarieties.Ifyoupreferanall-lemonversion,substituteadditionallemonjuiceforthelimejuice.
Crust ¾cupold-fashionedoats 1⁄2cupbrownriceflour
1⁄2cupgroundwalnuts
1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
3tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 1⁄4cupcanolaorotherneutraloil
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract Filling 1cupmillet 4cupswater 1⁄2cuprawcashews
3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 3tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1⁄2cupagavenectar
2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 1teaspoonlemonextract 1⁄2cuptoastedslicedalmonds,forgarnish
1.Makethecrust:Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9-inchspringformpanandsetaside.
2.Inlargebowl,combineoats,flour,walnuts,cinnamon,andsaltandmixwell. 3.Inasmallbowl,combinethemaplesyrup,oil,andvanillaandmixwell.Addthewetingredients
tothedryingredientsandmixtoblend. 4.Pressthecrustfirmlyintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntillightlybrowned,about10minutes.Cool30
minutesbeforefilling. 5.Makethefilling:Inalargesaucepan,bringthemilletandwatertoboiloverhighheat.Cover,
lowerheat,andsimmeruntilthewaterisabsorbedandthemilletissoft,about50minutes. 6.Inahigh-speedblender,combinethecashews,lemonjuice,limejuice,agavenectar,vanilla,and
lemonextract.Processuntilcompletelysmooth,about3minutes. 7.Addthecookedmilletttothecashewmixture.Blendforanother3minutes,untilcreamy.Pourinto
thecooledcrust. 8.Coolthefillingandcrustatroomtemperaturefor30minutes,thenrefrigerate.Chillforatleast4
hoursbeforeserving.Keeprefrigerated. 9.Garnishwithslicedalmondssprinkledaroundtheperimeterandserve.
No-BakeAvocadoCheezcake
Makes8servings Thisistheonetomakewhenit'stoohottoturnontheovenbutyouwantthatsweet,creamysatisfactionthatonlycomesfromacheesecake.Theavocadoaddsitsbutteryrichnessandcoolgreencolortothefilling.Whenyouuselimejuiceinsteadoflemon,thetasteisreminiscentofKeylimepie.
11⁄2cupsvegangrahamcrackercrumbs
1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted
2(8-ounce)containersvegancreamcheese,roomtemperature 1ripeHassavocado,pittedandpeeled ¾cupsugar 1tablespoonfreshlemonorlimejuice 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1.Greasea9-inchspringformpan.Placethecrumbsinthebottomofthepan,addthemargarine,andmixwithaforktoblend.Pressthecrumbmixtureintobottomandsidesofpanandsetaside.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecreamcheese,avocado,sugar,lemonjuice,andvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.
3.Pourtheavocadomixtureintothepreparedcrustandrefrigeratefor4hoursuntilset.Keeprefrigerated.
Three-FlavorIceCreamCake
Makes8servings Thisversatiledessertmakesagreatimpactwithaminimumofeffort.Twoflavorsofveganicecreamarelayeredinachocolatecrustandtoppedwithstrawberryjam.Freshstrawberriesandtoastedalmondsareusedforgarnish,butreally,thesky'sthelimitintermsofbothwhatflavor(s)ofveganicecreamyouuseandwhatkindoftoppingyougarnishitwith.Note:Anyofthehomemadeveganicecreamsinthisbook,suchasCherryVanillaNiceCreamorChocolateNiceCreamcanbeusedinsteadofcommercialproducts.
11⁄2cupsveganchocolatecookiecrumbs
1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted
1quartveganvanillaicecream,softened 1pintveganchocolateicecream,softened 1(8-ounce)jarstrawberryjam 1cuptoastedslicedalmonds,forgarnish Freshstrawberries,forgarnish
1.Greasethebottomandsidesofa9-inchspringformpanandsetaside.Placethecrumbsinthebottomofthepan,addthemargarine,andmixwithaforktoblend.Pressthecrumbmixtureintothebottomofthepreparedpanandsetaside.
2.Pressthevanillaicecreamintothepreparedcrust,smoothingthetopwitharubberspatula.Freezefor2hourstofirmup.
3.Spreadthechocolateicecreamontopofthevanilla,smoothingthetopwithaspatula.Freezefor2morehourstofirmup.
4.Whenreadytoserve,removethecakefromthefreezertoallowtheicecreamtosoftenslightly.Placethefruitspreadinasmallbowlandstiruntilsmooth.Removethesidesofthespringformpan.Spreadthefruittoppingontopofcake.Sprinklewithalmondsandgarnishwithfreshstrawberries.Storeanyleftovercakeinthefreezer.
HotBananaIceCreamCake
Makes8servings BananasFosterisafavoritedessertofmyhusband,Jon,soIenjoyexperimentingwithnewvariations.Iespeciallylikemakingthis"icecreamcake"versionforcompanysinceitismadeaheadoftimeandpresliced,sothere'snofumblingwithanicecreamscoopwhileyou'resautéingthebananas.
11⁄4cupsbrokenveganvanillacookies
¾cuppecanpieces 1⁄4cupplus3tablespoonsveganmargarine
1quartveganvanillaicecream,softened 1⁄4cuplightbrownsugar
3to4firmbananas,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄4cupdarkrumor1⁄4cuppineapplejuice
1.Greasethebottomandsidesofa9-inchspringformpanandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecookiesand1⁄4cupofthepecansandpulseuntilfinelyground.Meltthe1⁄4cupofthemargarineandaddtothecrumbmixture.Pulsetocombineandmoistenthecrumbs.Pressthecrumbmixtureintothebottomofthepreparedpanandsetaside.
2.Presstheicecreamintothepreparedcrust,smoothingthetopwitharubberspatula.Freezefor3hourstofirmup.
3.Removethecakefromthefreezer,removethesidesofthespringformpan,andcutthecakeinto8slices.Fastenthesidesbackontothepanandreturnthecaketothefreezeruntilreadytoserve.
4.Removethesidesofthespringformpanandplacethefrozencakesliceson8dessertplatesandsetaside.Inamediumskillet,combinetheremaining3tablespoonsmargarine,remaining1⁄2cuppecans,andsugarandcookovermediumheat.Cook,stirring,untilthesugardissolves,about1minute.Addthebananaslicesandcookuntilslightlybrownedandsoftenedbutnotmushy,about1minute.Carefullyaddtherum.Continuetocookthesauceuntilthealcoholmostlyevaporates,1to2minutes.
5.Spoonthebananasandsauceovereachofthecakeslicesandserveimmediately.
WhiteCupcakesWithVariations
Makes12cupcakes Thismostversatileofcupcakerecipescanbepreparedasisandtoppedwith"Buttercream"Frostingforawhite-on-whiteapproachordressedupwithoneofthevariationsontheoppositepage.
¾cupplainorvanillasoymilk 11⁄2teaspoonsapplecidervinegar
11⁄4cupsall-purposeflour
1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄4teaspoonbakingsoda
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
¾cupsugar 1⁄4cupcanolaorotherneutraloil
11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Linea12-cupmuffintinwithpaperorfoilcupcakeliners.Setaside.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoymilkandvinegarandsetaside.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsalt.Mixtocombine.
3.Inalargebowl,combinethesugar,oil,andvanilla.Stirinthesoymilkmixture.Addthedryingredientstothewetingredientsandstiruntilsmooth.
4.Pourthebatterevenlyintothepreparedtin,abouttwo-thirdsfull,andbakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecenterofacupcakecomesoutclean,about20minutes.Coolcompletelybeforefrosting.
Coconut
Usecoconutextractinsteadofvanilla.Substituteunsweetenedcoconutmilkforthesoymilk.Usethecoconutfrostingvariationofthe"Buttercream"Frosting.Lemon
Uselemonextractinsteadofvanilla.Add2teaspoonsofveryfinelygratedlemonzesttothebatter.Usethelemonfrostingvariationofthe"Buttercream"Frosting.Spice
Add1teaspoongroundcinnamonand1⁄4teaspooneachofallspice,nutmeg,andclovesorgingertothebatter.Add1⁄2cupchoppednuts,
ifdesired.Usethespicefrostingvariationofthe"Buttercream"Frosting.
MoreVariationsOnACupcake Acupcakeistoacakewhatamuffinistoaquickbread.No,it'snottheriddleofthesphinx—itjustmeansthatinthesameway
youcanusevirtuallyanyquickbreadrecipetomakemuffins,youcanusemostany8-or9-inchsinglelayercakerecipetomakecupcakes.Thatopensupawholeworldofcupcakevariations,fromtheSpicyChocolateCakewithorwithoutthe"spice"totheBanana-WalnutCakeortheCrazyforCarrotCake.Ifyouwanttomakecupcakesusingacakerecipewithmorevolume,go
ahead—youcanuse the remainingbatter tomakeextracupcakesorpour the leftoverbatter intosmallgreased ramekinsandmakelittleindividualcakes.YoucanalsoexperimentwithvariationsoftheWhiteCupcakerecipehere.I'veprovidedlemon,coconut,andspicevariations,butthere'snoneedtostopthere.Checkouttheextractshelfofthespicesectionofyoursupermarketforflavorideas.Youcanalsomix andmatch frostings—how about chocolate cupcakeswith orange frosting? Spice cupcakeswith chocolate frosting?Coconutcupcakeswithlemonfrosting?Youcan further embellishyour cupcakemasterpiecesby festooning the topof the frostingwith tastybitsof toastedcoconut,choppednuts,crushedcandies,crushedcookies,chocolatecurls,orcandysprinkles.
PIES,TARTS,CRISPS,ANDCOBBLERS
Mom'sApplePieWithCranberries
Makes8servings I'vealwaysthoughtthattherewasnowaytoimproveonmymom'sapplepiefilling—andthenIaddedsomesweeteneddriedcranberries.Nexttime,Imayalsoaddsomechoppedwalnuts.
Crust 21⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsugar 1cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces 1⁄3cupicewater,plusmoreifneeded
Filling 6GrannySmithorothertartapples ¾cupsweeteneddriedcranberries 1⁄2cupsugar
1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1tablespooncornstarch 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1tablespoonveganmargarine
1.Makethecrust:Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,salt,andsugar.Useapastryblendertocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthewateralittleatatimeandblenduntildoughjuststartstoholdtogether,addingalittlemorewaterifneeded.Dividethedoughintotworounddisksandwraptheminplasticwrap.Refrigeratefor30minutes.
2.Rolloutonepieceofthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoabout10inchesindiameter.Fitthedoughintoa9-inchpieplateandtrimandflutetheedges.Rollouttheremainingdoughforthetopcrustandsetaside.Preheattheovento400°F.
3.Makethefilling:Peel,core,andcuttheapplesinto1⁄4-inchslicesandplacetheminalargebowl.Addthecranberries,sugar,lemonjuice,cornstarch,andcinnamon,andstirtomixwell.
4.Spoonthefillingintothebottomcrustanddotwithbitsofthemargarine.Placethetopcrustoverthefruitandcrimptheedges.Pierceseveralholesinthetopcrustwiththetinesofafork.
5.Bakefor10minutes,thenreduceheatto350°Fandbakeuntilgoldenbrown,about45minutes.Coolonawirerackbeforeservingatroomtemperature,about45minutes.
PumpkinPieWithAHintOfRum
Makes8servings Asplashofrumheightenstheflavorofthespicesinthisautumnfavoritebutcanbeomittedifyouprefer.
Crust 11⁄4cupsall-purposeflour
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄2cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces
3tablespoonsicewater,plusmoreifneeded Filling 1(16-ounce)cansolidpackpumpkin 1(12-ounce)packageextra-firmsilkentofu,drainedandpatteddry 1cupsugar Preparedeggreplacementmixturefor2eggs(seeVeganBaking) 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup
1tablespoondarkrum 1tablespooncornstarch 2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄2teaspoongroundginger
1⁄2teaspoongroundnutmeg
1.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,salt,andsugar.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthewateralittleatatimeandblenduntildoughjuststartstoholdtogether.Flattenthedoughintoarounddiskandwrapitinplasticwrap.Refrigeratefor30minuteswhileyoupreparethefilling.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethepumpkinandtofuuntilwellblended.Addthesugar,eggreplacer,maplesyrup,rum,cornstarch,cinnamon,allspice,ginger,andnutmeg,mixinguntilsmoothandwellcombined.
3.Preheattheovento400°F.Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoabout10inchesindiameter.Fitthedoughintoa9-inchpieplateandtrimandflutetheedges.
4.Pourthefillingintothecrust.Bakefor15minutes,thenreducetheoventemperatureto350°Fandbakeforanother30to45minutes,oruntilthefillingisset.Letcooltoroomtemperatureonawirerack,thenchillintherefrigeratorfor4hoursorlonger.
PieCrustOptions
Mostofthepierecipesprovideinstructionformakingpiecrustdoughinabowl,butthereareotheroptions:
Foodprocessorpiecrust:Tomakeyourpiecrustdough in the foodprocessor,combine the flour, salt, andsugar ina foodprocessorandpulsetomix.Addthemargarineandprocessuntilcrumbly,thenaddthewaterandprocesstoformasoftdough,takingcarenottooverprocess.Ready-madepiecrust:Whenyou'repressed for time,youcansubstitutea ready-madeveganpie shell insteadofmaking itfromscratch.Crumbpie crust:A third choice is to use a crumb crust for your piemadewith your choice of ground cookies or grahamcrackersoracombinationofnuts,oats,andotheringredients.Thereareseveralcrumbcrustrecipesprovidedinthecheesecakerecipesection.
SweetPotatoPie
Makes8servings ThisSouthernclassicisagreatreasontobakesomeextrasweetpotatoes.Itmakesanicechangefromtheusualpumpkinpie.
Crust 11⁄4cupsall-purposeflour
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄2cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces
3tablespoonsicewater,ormoreifneeded Filling 2cupsmashedsweetpotatoes 1(12-ounce)packageextra-firmsilkentofu,drainedandpatteddry 1cuplightbrownsugar Preparedeggreplacementmixturefor2eggs(seeVeganBaking) 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup
1tablespooncornstarch 2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄2teaspoongroundginger
1⁄2teaspoongroundnutmeg
1.Makethecrust:Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,salt,andsugar.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthewateralittleatatimeandblenduntildoughjuststartstoholdtogether.
2.Flattenthedoughintoadiskandwrapinplasticwrap.Refrigeratefor30minuteswhileyoupreparethefilling.
3.Preheattheovento400°F. 4.Makethefilling:Inafoodprocessor,combinethesweetpotatoesandtofuuntilwellblended.Add
thesugar,eggreplacer,maplesyrup,cornstarch,cinnamon,allspice,ginger,andnutmeg,mixinguntilsmoothandwellcombined.
5.Rolloutdoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoabout10inchesindiameter.Fitthedoughintoa9-inchpieplateandtrimandcrimptheedges.
6.Pourthefillingintothecrustandbakefor15minutes.Thenturnreducetheoventemperatureto350°Fandbakeforanother35to45minutes,oruntilthefillingisset.
PecanPie
Makes8servings Thissuper-rich,nuttypieneedsnoembellishment,butaddingascoopofvanillaishardtoresist.
Crust 11⁄4cupsall-purposeflour
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄2cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces
3tablespoonsicewater,plusmoreifneeded Filling 3tablespoonscornstarch 1cupwater 11⁄4cupspuremaplesyrup
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2cupsunsaltedpecanhalves,toasted
1.Makethecrust:Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,salt,andsugar.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthewateralittleatatimeandblenduntildoughjuststartstoholdtogether.
2.Flattenthedoughintoadiskandwrapinplasticwrap.Refrigeratefor30minuteswhileyoupreparethefilling.Preheattheovento400°F.
3.Makethefilling:Inasmallbowl,combinethecornstarchandthe1⁄4cupwaterandsetaside.Inamediumsaucepan,combinetheremaining¾cupwaterandmaplesyrupandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Boilfor5minutes,thenaddthesaltandthecornstarchmixture,whiskingvigorously.Keepstirringandcookoverhighheatuntilthemixturethickensandbecomesclear.Removefromtheheatandstirinthemargarineandvanilla.
4.Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoabout10inchesindiameter.Fitthedoughintoa9-inchpieplate.Trimthedoughandflutetheedges.Prickholesinbottomofdoughwithafork.Bakeuntilgolden,about10minutes,thenremovefromtheovenandsetaside.Reducetheoventemperatureto350°F.
5.Oncethemargarineismelted,pourthefillingintotheprebakedcrust.Arrangehalfthepecansinthefilling,pressingthemintothemixtureandarrangingtheremaininghalfonthetopofthepie.Bakefor30minutes.Coolonarackforabout1hour,thenrefrigerateuntilchilled.
PeachCrumbPie
Makes8servings EventhoughfreshlocalpeachesareabundantinAugust,thehottestmonthoftheyear,Ican'tresistheatinguptheoventobakeapeachpie.
11⁄4cupsall-purposeflour
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄2cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces
3tablespoonscoldwater,plusmoreifneeded 5ripepeaches,peeled,pitted,andsliced 1teaspoonveganmargarine 2tablespoonssugar 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
Topping ¾cupold-fashionedoats 1⁄3cupveganmargarine,softened
2tablespoonssugar 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1.Makethecrust:Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,salt,andsugar.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthewateralittleatatimeandblenduntilthedoughjuststartstoholdtogether.
2.Flattenthedoughintoadiskandwrapinplasticwrap.Refrigeratefor30minuteswhileyoupreparethefilling.
3.Preheattheovento425°F.Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoabout10inchesindiameter.Fitthedoughina9-inchpieplateandtrimandcrimptheedges.
4.Arrangethepeachslicesinthecrust.Dotwiththemargarineandsprinklewithsugarandcinnamon.Setaside.
5.Makethetopping:Inamediumbowl,combinetheoats,margarine,sugar,cinnamon,andsalt.Mixwellandsprinkleontopofthefruit.
6.Bakeuntilthefruitisbubblyandthecrustisgoldenbrown,about40minutes.Removefromovenandcoolslightly,15to20minutes.Servewarm.
ChocolateNo-BakeSilkPie
Makes8servings Thisgorgeousandsophisticateddessertisachocolatelover'sdream:thecreamytextureofthefillingandlusciousflavorisincomparable.Itisguaranteedtowinravereviewsfromfamilyanddinnerguests.Evenbetter,itiseasiertomakethanitlooksandrequiresnobaking.
11⁄4cupsveganchocolatecookiecrumbs
1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted
1(12-ounce)bagvegansemisweetchocolatechips ¾cupunsaltedrawcashews 1⁄2cupwater
1⁄2cupagavenectar
1(12-ounce)packagefirmsilkentofu,drainedandpatteddry 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract Chocolatecurls,veganwhippedcream,orchoppedtoastednuts,forgarnish(optional)
1.Lightlyoilthebottomandsidesofa9-inchpieplateorspringformpanandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecookiecrumbswiththemeltedmargarineandpulseuntilthecrumbsaremoistened.Pressthecrumbmixtureintothebottomofthepreparedpan.Refrigerateuntilneeded.
2.Meltthechocolatechipsinadoubleboilerormicrowave.Setaside. 3.Inahigh-speedblender,grindthecashewstoapowder.Addthewaterandblenduntilsmooth.
Addtheagavenectar,tofu,andvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.Addthemeltedchocolatechipsandblenduntilcreamy.
4.Pourthefillingintothepreparedcrustandrefrigerateforatleast3hourstofirmup.Whenreadytoserve,topwithyourgarnishofchoice,ifusing.
WhiteChocolateHazelnutPie
Makes8servings Thiselegantpiemakesawonderfulfinishtoaspecialmeal.Whitechocolateisn'treallychocolateandthekindyoufindinsupermarketsisn'tvegan.Althoughyoucanfindveganwhitechocolateforsale,mostlyonline,itcanbeexpensive.UsetheVeganWhiteChocolaterecipeearlierinthischapter.IfyouprefernottouseFrangelico,leaveitoutandsubstitute1teaspoonofhazelnutextract.
11⁄2cupsveganvanillaorchocolatecookiecrumbs
1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted
1cupveganwhitechocolatechipsorpieces,homemade(seeVeganWhiteChocolate)orstore-bought 1⁄2cupunsaltedrawcashews
1⁄4cupwater
2tablespoonsFrangelico(hazelnutliqueur) 6ouncesextra-firmsilkentofu,drained 1⁄4cupagavenectar
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄2cupcrushedtoastedhazelnuts,forgarnish
1⁄2cupfreshberries,forgarnish
1.Greasean8-inchpieplateorspringformpanandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecookiecrumbsandmargarineandpulseuntilthecrumbsaremoistened.Pressthecrumbmixtureintothebottomandsidesofthepreparedpan.Refrigerateuntilneeded.
2.Meltthewhitechocolateinadoubleboileroverlowheat,stirringconstantly.Setaside. 3.Inahigh-speedblender,grindthecashewstoapowder.AddthewaterandFrangelicoandblend
untilsmooth.Addthetofu,agavenectar,andvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.Addthemeltedwhitechocolateandprocessuntilcreamy.
4.Spreadthemixtureintothepreparedpan.Coverandrefrigerate3hours,untilwellchilled.Toserve,garnishwithcrushedhazelnutsandfreshberries.
ChocolateMintEspressoPie
Makes6to8servings Ifyou'reoftheopinionthatchocolate,mint,andespressoshouldconstitutethreeofthebasicfoodgroups,thenthislusciouspie,developedbyrecipetesterLisaDahlmeier,isforyou.GarnishwithVeganWhippedCreamorchocolatecurls,ifdesired.
2cupsveganchocolatecookiesormint-flavoredchocolatesandwichcookies 1⁄4cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces
1(12-ounce)packagevegansemisweetchocolatechips 1(12.3-ounce)packagefirmsilkentofu,drainedandcrumbled 2tablespoonspuremaplesyruporagavenectar 2tablespoonsplainorvanillasoymilk 2tablespoonscrèmedementhe 4teaspoonsinstantespressopowder
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilan8-inchpieplateandsetaside. 2.Ifusingsandwichcookies,carefullytakethemapart,reservingthecreamfillinginaseparate
bowl.Finelygrindthecookiesinafoodprocessor.Addtheveganmargarineandpulseuntilwellincorporated.
3.Pressthecrumbmixtureintothebottomofthepreparedpan.Bakefor5minutes.Ifusingsandwichcookies,whilethecrustisstillhot,spreadthereservedcreamfillingovertopofthecrust.Setasidetocool,for5minutes.
4.Meltthechocolatechipsinadoubleboilerormicrowave.Setaside. 5.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,maplesyrup,soymilk,crèmedementhe,and
espressopowder.Processuntilsmooth. 6.Blendthemeltedchocolateintothetofumixtureuntilcompletelyincorporated.Spreadthefilling
intothepreparedcrust.Refrigerateforatleast3hourstosetbeforeserving. Variation:Forextramintflavor,usechocolatemintcookiestomakeyourcrumbs.Formintflavorwithoutcrèmedementhe,substitute1teaspoonofpeppermintextractandincreasethesoymilkto4tablespoons.Ifyoudon'tliketheflavorofmint,omitthecrèmedementheandadd2teaspoonsofvanillaextractinsteadandincreasethesoymilkto4tablespoons.
StrawberryCloudPie
Makes8servings Sweetenedsilkentofuprovidesthecloudlikefillingonwhichtheredripestrawberriesrecline.
Crust 11⁄4cupsall-purposeflour
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1⁄2cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces
3tablespoonsicewater Filling 1(12-ounce)packagefirmsilkentofu,drainedandpressed ¾cupsugar 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2cupsslicedfreshstrawberries 1⁄2cupstrawberrypreserves
1tablespooncornstarchdissolvedin2tablespoonswater
1.Makethecrust:Inafoodprocessor,combinetheflour,salt,andsugarandpulsetocombine.Addthemargarineandprocessuntilcrumbly.Withthemachinerunning,streaminthewaterandprocesstoformasoftdough.Donotovermix.Flattenthedoughintoadiskandwrapinplasticwrap.Refrigeratefor30minutes.Preheattheovento400°F.
2.Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoabout10inchesindiameter.Fitthedoughintoa9-inchpieplate.Trimandflutetheedges.Prickholesinthebottomofthedoughwithafork.Bakefor10minutes,thenremovefromtheovenandsetaside.Reducetheoventemperatureto350°F.
3.Makethefilling:Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,sugar,andvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.Pourintothepreparedcrust.
4.Bakefor30minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetasidetocoolfor30minutes. 5.Arrangetheslicedstrawberriesontopofthepieinadecorativepatterntocovertheentire
surface.Setaside. 6.Pureethepreservesinablenderorfoodprocessorandtransfertoasmallsaucepanovermedium
heat.Stirinthecornstarchmixtureandcontinuestirringuntilthemixturehasthickened. 7.Spoonthestrawberryglazeoverthepie.Refrigeratethepieatleast1hourbeforeservingtochill
thefillingandsettheglaze.
No-BakeFreshFruitPie
Makes8servings Thistastypie,madewithheart-healthytofuandfreshfruit,lookstooprettytobesogoodforyou.Varythetypeoffruitontop(berriesaregood)accordingtowhatyoulikeandwhat'sinseason.Theamountoffruityouneedwilldependonhowthinyousliceit.Theideaistoarrangeslicedfruitdecorativelyontopofthepie.Smallberries,suchasblueberriesorraspberries,canbeusedwhole—fortheseyouwillneedabout2cups.Thekindoffruitspreadyouuseshouldcomplementthefruit.
11⁄2cupsveganoatmealcookiecrumbs
1⁄4cupveganmargarine
1poundfirmtofu,welldrainedandpressed(seeTofu) ¾cupsugar 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1ripepeach,pittedandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2ripeplums,pittedandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄4cuppeachpreserves
1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice
1.Greasea9-inchpieplateandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecrumbsandthemeltedmargarineandprocessuntilthecrumbsaremoistened.Pressthecrumbmixtureintothepreparedpieplate.Refrigerateuntilneeded.
2.Inthefoodprocessor,combinethetofu,sugar,andvanillaandprocessuntilsmooth.Spreadthetofumixtureintothechilledcrustandrefrigeratefor1hour.
3.Arrangethefruitdecorativelyontopofthetofumixture.Setaside. 4.Inasmallheatproofbowl,combinethepreservesandlemonjuiceandmicrowaveuntilmelted,
about5seconds.Stiranddrizzleoverthefruit.Refrigeratethepieforatleast1hourbeforeservingtochillthefillingandsettheglaze.
Cashew–BananaCreamPie
Makes8servings Iliketogarnishthisyummypiewithtoastedcoconutforaddedflavororwithroastedcashewstoexaltthenutsinthefilling,butyoucouldalsogarnishwithberriesforasplashofcolororchocolatecurls—justbecause.
11⁄2cupsveganvanillacookiecrumbs
1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted
1⁄2cupunsaltedrawcashews
1(13-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 2⁄3cupsugar
3ripebananas 1tablespoonagarflakes 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1teaspooncoconutextract(optional) VeganWhippedCream,homemadeorstore-bought,andtoastedcoconut,forgarnish
1.Lightlyoilthebottomandsidesofan8-inchspringformpanorpieplateandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecookiecrumbsandmargarineandpulseuntilthecrumbsaremoistened.Pressthecrumbmixtureintothebottomandsidesofthepreparedpan.Refrigerateuntilneeded.
2.Inahigh-speedblender,grindthecashewstoapowder.Addthecoconutmilk,sugar,andoneofthebananasandblenduntilsmooth.Scrapethemixtureintoasaucepan,addtheagarflakes,andsetasidefor10minutestosoftentheagar.Bringjusttoaboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmer,stirringconstantlytodissolvetheagar,about3minutes.Removefromtheheatandstirinthelemonjuice,vanilla,andcoconutextract,ifusing.Setaside.
3.Cuttheremaining2bananasinto1⁄4-inchslicesandarrangeevenlyinthebottomofthepreparedpan.Spreadthecashew-bananamixtureintothepan,thenrefrigerateuntilwellchilled.Whenreadytoserve,garnishwithwhippedcreamandtoastedcoconut.Storeleftoverscoveredintherefrigerator.
PeanutButter–IceCreamPie
Makes8servings Itishardtofindadessertthatiseasiertomakethatisalsoasabsolutelyscrumptiousandpicture-perfectpretty.IliketomakeitinaspringformpanbecauseIthinkitmakesanicerpresentation,butyoucanusea9-inchpieplateifyouprefer.
11⁄2cupsveganchocolatecookiecrumbs
1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted
1quartveganvanillaicecream,softened 2cupscreamypeanutbutter Veganchocolatecurls,forgarnish
1.Lightlyoilthebottomandsidesofa9-inchspringformpanandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecookiecrumbsandmargarineandprocessuntilthecrumbsaremoistened.Pressthecrumbmixtureintothepreparedpanandpressintobottomandsidesofpan.Refrigerateuntilneeded.
2.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheicecreamandpeanutbutter,mixinguntilwellblended.Spreadthemixtureevenlyintothepreparedcrust.
3.Freezefor3hoursorovernight.Bringthepietoroomtemperaturefor5minutesandcarefullyremovethesidesofthespringformpan.Sprinklechocolatecurlsovertopofthepieandserve.
BananaMangoPie
Makes6servings Thistastypieisnotonlydeliciousandhealthfulbutit'salsoagreatwaytouseabunchofripebananas.
11⁄2cupsveganvanillacookiecrumbs
1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted
1cupmangojuice 1tablespoonagarflakes 1⁄4cupagavenectar
4ripebananas,peeledandcutintochunks 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1freshripemango,peeled,pitted,andthinlysliced
1.Greasethebottomandsidesofan8-inchpieplate.Placethecookiecrumbsandthemeltedmargarineinthebottomofthepieplateandstirwithaforktocombineuntiluntilthecrumbsaremoistened.Pressintothebottomandsidesofthepreparedpieplate.Refrigerateuntilneeded.
2.Combinethejuiceandagarflakesinasmallsaucepan.Letitsitfor10minutestosoften.Addtheagavenectarandbringthemixturejusttoaboil.Reducetheheattoasimmerandstiruntildissolved,about3minutes.
3.Placethebananasinafoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmooth.Addtheagarmixtureandlemonjuiceandprocessuntilsmoothandwellblended.Usearubberspatulatoscrapethefillingintothepreparedcrust.Refrigeratefor2hoursorlongertochillandsetup.
4.Justbeforeserving,arrangethemangoslicesinacircleontopofthepie.
Ginger-PearTartWithCranberriesAndWalnuts
Makes8servings Similartosingle-crustpies,tartsaremadeinaspecialtartpanwitharemovablebottomthatmakesthemprettytoserveandeasytocut.Ifyoudon'thaveatartpan,youcanmakethisinapieplateanditwillstillbedelicious.I'vealsomadetartsinaspringformpan,pressingthedoughevenlywithmyfingersupthesidestoachievethedesiredresult.
Crust 11⁄4cupsall-purposeflour
1teaspoonsugar 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces
3tablespoonsicewater Filling 5ripeBartlettpears,peeled,cored,andhalvedlengthwise 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoongratedfreshginger
3tablespoonssugar 1tablespooncornstarch Topping ¾cupall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupsugar
1⁄2teaspoongroundginger
1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄8teaspoonsalt
1⁄4cupveganmargarine
1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
1⁄2cupchoppedwalnutpieces
1tablespoonmincedcrystallizedginger
1.Makethecrust:Inafoodprocessor,combinetheflour,sugar,andsaltandpulsetocombine.Addthemargarineandprocessuntilcrumbly.Withthemachinerunning,streaminthewateruntilthedoughjuststartstoholdtogether,addingmorewaterifneeded.Donotovermix.Flattenthedoughintoadiskandwrapinplasticwrap.Refrigeratefor30minutes.
2.Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoabout10inchesindiameter.Fitthedoughintoa9-inchtartpanorpieplateandflutetheedges.Setaside.Preheattheovento400°F.
3.Makethefilling:Cutthepearsinto1⁄4-inchslicesandplaceinalargebowl.Addthelemonjuice,ginger,sugar,andcornstarchandtosstocombine.Setasideabout12ofthepearslicestotopthetart.
4.Spreadtheremainingpearmixtureinthepreparedcrust,arrangingthereservedpearslicesconcentricallyontop.Setaside.
5.Makethetopping:Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,sugar,ginger,cinnamon,allspice,andsalt.Cutinthemargarinewithapastryblenderuntilcrumbly.Stirinthecranberries,walnuts,andcrystallizedginger.
6.Sprinklethetoppingoverthepearsandbakeuntiltender,about45minutes.Coolonawirerackbeforeserving.
AppleTartWithWalnutCrust
Makes8servings Themellowflavorandcrunchytextureofthewalnutcrustisaperfectmatchforthesweet-tartapplesinthistantalizingtart.
Crust 1cupwalnutpieces 1⁄2cuppitteddates
1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats
3tablespoonsveganmargarine 2tablespoonssugar Filling 5GrannySmithapples,peeled,cored,andhalvedlengthwise 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 3tablespoonssugar 1tablespooncornstarch Topping ¾cupall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupsugar
11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon
1⁄8teaspoonsalt
1⁄4cupveganmargarine
1.Makethecrust:Inafoodprocessor,combinethewalnuts,dates,andoatsandpulseuntilfinelychopped.Addthemargarineandsugarandprocessuntilwellmixed.
2.Greasea9-inchtartpanorpieplate.Pressthecrustmixturefirmlyontothebottomandsidesofthepreparedpan.Setaside.Preheattheovento400°F.
3.Makethefilling:Cuttheapplesinto1⁄4-inchslicesandplaceinalargebowl.Addthelemonjuice,sugar,andcornstarchandtosstocombine.Setasideabout12oftheappleslicestotopthetart.
4.Spreadtheremainingapplemixtureinthepreparedcrust,arrangingthereservedappleslicesconcentricallyontop.
5.Makethetopping:Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,sugar,cinnamon,andsalt.Cutinthemargarinewithapastryblenderuntilcrumbly.
6.Sprinklethetoppingovertheapplesandbakeuntiltender,about45minutes.Coolonawirerackbeforeserving.
Two-BerryCobbler
Makes8servings Necessitywastheinspirationforthisrecipe.Knowingwehadfreshblueberriesinthehouse,myhusbandrequestedacobbler.Onlyproblemwas,thereweren'tenoughblueberries.Itookachanceandbulkedupthefillingwithsomewhole-berrycranberrysauce.Thisversionisnowrequestedinitsownright.
3cupsblueberries ¾cupsugar 1tablespooncornstarch 1⁄4cupwater
1cupcannedwhole-berrycranberrysauce 11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄3cupveganmargarine,melted
1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Inasaucepan,combinetheblueberries,1⁄2cupofthesugar,cornstarch,water,andcinnamon,stirringtoblend.Bringtoaboiloverhighheat,thenreduceheattolow,andstirgentlyuntilslightlythickened,about5minutes.
2.Removethesaucepanfromtheheatandstirinthecranberrysauceuntilwellmixed.Spoonthefruitmixtureintothebottomofa9-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.
3.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,salt,andremaining1⁄4cupsugar.Blendinthemargarineandsoymilkuntilasoftdoughforms.Dropthedoughbylargespoonfulsontopofthefruitmixture.Bakeuntilthefruitisbubblyandthetopofthecrustisgoldenbrown,about40minutes.Servewarm.
Variation:Ifthere'snoshortageofberriesinyourhouse,omitthecranberrysauceandincreasetheblueberriesto4cups.Youcanalsomixandmatchberriesinthisrecipe,using2cupsblueberriesand2cupsslicedstrawberries,forexample.Frozenberriescanalsobesubstitutedforallorpartofthefilling.Insteadofacobbler,youcanbakethefillinginapiecrustaswell.
AppleAndPearCobbler
Makes6servings Twofavoritefallfruits,applesandpears,combineinthishomeycobbler,anidealdessertforacrispautumnday.Wonderfulonitsown,itisheavenlyservedwarmwithascoopofveganvanillaicecream.
3GrannySmithapples,peeled,cored,andshredded 2ripepears,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2cupplus2tablespoonssugar
2tablespoonscornstarch 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1cupall-purposeflour 11⁄2teaspoonsbakingpowder
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonscanolaorotherneutraloil 1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Greasea9-inchsquarebakingpan.Spreadtheapplesandpearsinthepreparedpan.Sprinklewiththelemonjuiceandtosstocoat.Stirin1⁄2cupofthesugar,cornstarch,cinnamon,andallspice,stirringtomix.
2.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,theremaining2tablespoonssugar,thebakingpowder,andthesalt.Addtheoilandmixwithaforkuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Mixinthesoymilk.Spreadthetoppingoverthefruit.Bakeuntilgolden,about30minutes.Servewarm.
Blueberry-PeachCrisp
Makes8servings Sincepeachesandblueberriesarebothdeliciousandusuallyinseasonatthesametime,theymakeidealcompanionsinfruitpies,cobblers,orcrispslikethisone.
4freshripepeaches,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2cupsfreshblueberries 1tablespooncornstarch ¾cupsugar 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour
1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats
3tablespoonsveganmargarine
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinethepeaches,blueberries,cornstarch,1⁄4cupofthesugar,lemonjuice,and1⁄2teaspoonofthecinnamon.Mixgentlyandspoonintothepreparedbakingpan.Setaside.
2.Insmallbowl,combinetheflour,oats,margarine,theremaining1⁄2cupsugar,andtheremaining1⁄2teaspooncinnamon.Useapastryblenderorforktomixuntilcrumbly.
3.Sprinklethetoppingoverthefruitmixtureandbakeuntilthetopisbrownedandbubblyinthecenter,30to40minutes.Servewarm.
QuickAppleCrisp
Makes6servings Whenyouwanttheflavorofapplepiewithoutthebotherofacrust,thisquickcrispisthewaytogo.Enlistsomehelptopeeltheapplesanditcanbeintheoveninminutes.
5GrannySmithapples,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄2cuppuremaplesyrup
1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour
1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats
1⁄2cupfinelychoppedwalnutsorpecans
2⁄3cuplightbrownsugar
1⁄2cupveganmargarine,softened
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchsquarebakingpan.Placetheapplesinthepreparedpan.Drizzlethemaplesyrupandlemonjuiceovertheapplesandsprinklewith1⁄2teaspoonofthecinnamon.Setaside.
2.Inamediumbowl,mixtheflour,oats,walnuts,sugar,andtheremaining1⁄2teaspooncinnamon.Useapastryblendertocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Spreadthetoppingovertheapplesandbakeuntilbubblyandlightlybrownedontop,about45minutes.Servewarm.
Banana-PecanStrudel
Makes6servings InspiredbytheclassicNewOrleansdessertBananasFoster,thisdesserttastesasimpressiveasitlooks(especiallywhennestledwithascoopofveganvanillaorpecanicecream),butitcouldn'tbeeasiertomakethankstousingstore-boughtpuffpastry.ItisaboontovegansthatPepperidgeFarmpuffpastrysheets,foundinsupermarketseverywhere,arevegan.
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄2cuplightbrownsugar
¾cupchoppedunsaltedpecans 3ripebananas,sliced 2tablespoonsrumor1teaspoonrumextract(optional) 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1sheetfrozenpuffpastry,thawed Sugar,forrollinganddustingpastry
1.Inalargeskillet,meltthemargarineovermediumheat.Addthebrownsugarandstirtoblend.Addthepecansandbananasandcookfor1minute,stirringtocoat.Addtherum,ifusing,andthecinnamonandstirtocombine.Removefromheatandsetasidetocool.
2.Rolloutthepuffpastryonalightlysugaredworksurfacetoeliminatethecreasesinthepastry. 3.Spreadthecooledbananamixturedownthelengthofthepastry.Foldthesidesofthepastryover
thebananamixtureandtuckintheends,sealingtheedgeswithyourfingers. 4.Placethestrudelonanungreasedbakingsheetandcutafewdiagonalslashesontopofthepastry
withasharpknifetoallowsteamtoescape.Sprinklealittlesugaronthetopofthestrudelandrefrigeratefor15minutes.Preheattheovento400°F.
5.Bakethestrudeluntilgoldenbrown,35to40minutes.Coolfor10minutes.Useaseratedbreadknifetocutintoslicesandserve.
PearCrumble
Makes6servings Thisisaneasyflavorfuldessertthatcanworkinbothacasualormoreformalsetting.Foraddedimpact,addsomechoppedpecanstothetoppingandserveitwarmwithascoopofveganvanillaicecream.
5ripeBartlettpears,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄2cupsugar
2tablespoonscornstarch 1teaspoongroundallspice 1⁄2teaspoongroundginger
1cupall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats
1cupsugar 1⁄2cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Placethepearslicesina9-inchsquarebakingpanandsprinklewiththesugar,thecornstarch,1⁄2teaspoonoftheallspice,andtheginger.
2.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,oats,sugar,andremaining1⁄2teaspoonofallspice.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.
3.Spreadthetoppingoverthepearsandbakeuntilbrownedandbubbly,about40minutes.Servewarm.
PUDDINGSANDPARFAITS
BakedChocolatePudding
Makes6servings Theselittlepuddingsarenicebecauseyoujustpopthemintheoven—nostandingoverthestoveandstirring.Plus,theygetbakedintheirownservingdishes,sothey'reeasyandattractivetoserve.AdollopofVeganWhippedCreamorCashewCrèmeisalwayswelcome.
1cupsugar 1tablespooncanolaorotherneutraloil 11⁄2cupsplainorvanillasoymilk
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1cupall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupunsweetenedcocoapowder
2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Grease6individualoven-safedessertramekinsandsetaside.
2.Inamediumbowl,mixthesugarandoiluntilwellblended.Stirinthesoymilkandvanillaandsetaside.
3.Inaseparatemediumbowl,combinetheflour,cocoa,bakingpowder,andsalt.Mixthedryingredientsintothewetingredientsuntiljustblended.
4.Spoonthepuddingintothepreparedramekinsandbakeuntilset,about25minutes.Letstandatleast10minutesbeforeserving.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.
CashewChocolatePudding
Makes4servings OfalltheveganchocolatepuddingsI'vetastedandmade,thisoneismyfavorite,notonlybecauseit'seasytomakebutalsobecauseithasarichdepthofflavor.Spoonitintoyourprettiestcleardessertglasses(martiniglassesareespeciallyniceforthis)andgarnishwithchocolatecurlsorperhaps,someVeganWhippedCreamandafewperfectlyripeberries.Thekeytogettingasilkysmoothpuddingisgrindingthecashewstoapowderinahigh-speedblendersuchasaVita-Mix.Otherwise,youcangrindthecashewsalittleatatimeinaspicegrinder.
1cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips 1⁄2cupunsaltedrawcashews
1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk
¾cupfirmsilkentofu,drained 1⁄3cupagavenectarorpuremaplesyrup
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1.Meltthechocolatechipsinadoubleboilerormicrowave.Setaside. 2.Inahigh-speedblender,grindthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthesoymilkandblenduntil
smooth.Addthetofu,agavenectar,andvanillaandcontinuetoblenduntilsmoothandcreamy. 3.Scrapethemeltedchocolateintotheblender.Processuntilcompletelyincorporatedwiththe
cashewmixture. 4.Dividethepuddingamong4smalldessertbowlsorglassesandrefrigerate2hours,untilfirmand
chilled.
Chocolate-BananaPudding
Makes6servings Thiscreamypuddingistheresultofthehappymergeroftwogreatflavors:bananasandchocolate.Thechocolateflavorisdominantbutnicelyaccentedbythemellowsweetnessofthebanana.Choppedpeanutsaddawonderfulcrunchandextradimensionofflavor.
8ouncevegansemisweetchocolatechips 2ripebananas 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄2cupchoppedunsaltedroastedpeanuts
1.Meltthechocolateinadoubleboilerormicrowave.Setaside.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,pureethebananas.Addthemaplesyrupandvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.Addthemeltedchocolateandblenduntilsmooth.
3.Dividethepuddingevenlyamong6dessertbowls.Refrigerate2hours,untilwellchilled.Garnishwithchoppedpeanuts.
SunsetFruitPudding
Makes4servings Thiscreamyfruitpuddinggetsitsnamebecauseitsdazzlingcolorremindsmeofaparticularlydramaticskyatsunset.Freshanddelicious,itcouldn'tbeeasiertomake.Ifyou'refeelingespeciallyambitious,pureeeachfruitseparately,thendivideamongfourdessertglassesandswirlgentlywithaknifetoresemblethestreaksinasky.Enjoyunadornedorgarnishwithtoastedcrushednuts,chocolatecurls,toastedcoconut,orriperedstrawberries.
1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andchopped 8freshripestrawberries,hulled 2ripebananas
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethemango,strawberries,andbananasandprocessuntilsmooth. 2.Dividethefruitmixtureevenlyamong4dessertdishesandrefrigerateuntilreadytoserve.
Maple-BakedRicePuddingWithDriedCranberries
Makes6servings Thissimpleanddeliciousrecipeforthecomfortfoodclassicusesleftovercookedrice,soplanaheadnexttimeyouputonapotofrice.Then,justcombinealltheingredients,popintheoven,andletthecomfortingfragrancewaftthroughthehouse.
21⁄2cupscookedrice
11⁄2cupsplainorvanillasoymilk
1⁄3cuppuremaplesyrup
3tablespoonssugar 11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
Pinchsalt 1⁄3cupgoldenraisinsorsweeteneddriedcranberries
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchsquarebakingpan.Combinealltheingredientsinthepreparedpan,stirringuntilwellblended.
2.Bakeuntilhot,about45minutes.Servewarmorcold.
Coconut-PistachioRicePudding
Makes6servings Thislusciousricepuddingwasinspiredbytwoofmyfavoritericedesserts:thesweetstickyriceofThailandandIndiankheer,whichisoftenmadewithpistachiosandcardamom.Choppedfreshmangomakesagoodaddition,whetherstirredrightintothepuddingorspoonedontopasagarnish–oralittleofboth.
1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk
1⁄2cupsugar
21⁄2cupscookedjasmineorbasmatirice
11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
1teaspoongroundcardamomorallspice 1⁄8teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupunsaltedshelledpistachionuts,coarselychopped
1⁄2cupsweetenedshreddedcoconut
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethecoconutmilk,soymilk,andsugarandbringalmosttoboil,stirringtodissolvethesugar.
2.Addtherice,vanilla,cardamom,andsaltandsimmerovermedium-lowheatfor20minutes,oruntildesiredconsistencyisreached,stirringoccasionally.
3.Stirinthepistachiosandcoconutandletcool.Coverandrefrigerateuntilwellchilled,2hours.
ForbiddenBlackRicePudding
Makes8servings Chineseblackrice,alsoknownas"forbiddenrice,"canbefoundinwell-stockedmarketsandgourmetgrocers.Ithasanuttytaste,faintlyreminiscentofpopcorn.Itsdeeppurplecolorwhencookedlendsadramatictouch.
1cupforbiddenblackrice 3cupswater 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupsugar
1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringtherice,water,andsalttoaboiloverhighheat.Reduceheattolowandcoverandsimmeruntiltender,about45minutes.
2.Stirinthesugarandallbut1⁄2cupofthecoconutmilkandreturntoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,stirringoccasionally,untilthick,about30minutes.
3.Removefromheatandsetasidetocooltoroomtemperature,stirringoccasionally.Dividethericepuddingevenlyamong8dessertbowls,drizzletheremainingcoconutmilkoverthetop,andserve.
ParadisePudding
Makes4servings Thisdeliciouspuddingcanonlybedescribedasambrosialcomfortfood.IadapteditfromarecipesharedwithmebyPeterKumar,atalentedchefandrestaurateurfromVirginiaBeach,Virginia.Lookforsuji(semolinaorcreamofwheat)inIndianmarketsandspecialtygrocers.
1tablespoonveganmargarine 1⁄4cupunsaltedroastedcashews
1⁄4cupgoldenraisins
1cupsuji(semolinaorcreamofwheat) 1⁄2cupsugar
11⁄2cupspineapple,mango,orwhitegrapejuice
1⁄4cuppineapplechunks
1⁄4teaspoongroundcardamom
1.Inamediumskillet,heatthemargarineoverlowheat.Addthecashews,raisins,andsujiandtoastuntilfragrant,stirringfrequently,about5minutes.
2.Stirinthesugarandpineapplejuiceandcontinuetocook,stirringconstantly.Addthepineapplechunksandcardamomandcontinuetocookafewminuteslonger,untilitresemblesathickpudding.
3.Toserve,dividethepuddingevenlyamong4smalldessertdishes.Servewarmoratroomtemperatureorrefrigerateuntilchilled,about2hours.
Variation:Foradifferentpresentation,doubletherecipeandtransferthecookedpuddingtoa9-inchspringformpan.Smooththetopandrefrigerateuntilchilled.Cutintowedgesandservewithamangopuree.
BananaOrzoPudding
Makes6servings Thisyummypuddingmadewithorzo,thetinyrice-shapedpasta,makesaninterestingchangefromricepudding.Foraddedbananaflavor,justbeforeserving,thinlysliceanadditionalbananaandstiritintothepuddingorusetogarnishthetopofthedessertswhenspoonedintoindividualdessertdishes.
2ripebananas 1cupplainorvanillasoymilk 1⁄2cupsugar
11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
Pinchsalt 21⁄2cupscookedorzo
1⁄2cuptoastedslicedalmonds
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethebananas,soymilk,sugar,vanilla,cinnamon,andsaltandblenduntilsmooth.
2.Transferthemixturetoamediumsaucepanandbringalmosttoboilovermedium-highheat,stirringtodissolvethesugar.Addthecookedorzoandsimmeroverlowheatfor20minutes,oruntildesiredconsistencyisreached,stirringoccasionally.Setasidetocool.
3.Transferthepuddingtoabowl,cover,andrefrigerateuntilchilled.Garnishwithalmonds.Servewarmorcold.
Avocado-RaspberryParfaits
Makes4servings Thesecolorfulparfaitsarecreamyanddelicious.They'realsosuper-easytomakeandquitefestivelooking.Nondairywhippingcream,suchasRich'sbrand,isavailableinwell-stockedsupermarkets.Ifunavailable,useaready-madeveganwhippedcream,availableatnaturalfoodstoresormakeyourownVeganWhippedCream.
2ripeHassavocados,pitted,peeled,andchopped 1⁄2cupplus1teaspoonsugar
3tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1⁄2teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1cupfreshraspberries,plus4forgarnish 1cupveganwhippingcream ¾cupvegangranola,homemade(seeGranola)orstore-bought Freshmintsprigsforgarnish
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheavocados,1⁄2cupofthesugar,limejuice,andvanillaandprocessuntilsmooth.Setaside.
2.Finelychopthe1cupofraspberriesandplacetheminasmallbowl.Sprinklewiththeremaining1teaspoonsugarandsetaside.
3.Inalargebowl,beatthewhippingcreamwithanelectricmixeronhighspeeduntilsoftpeaksform.Setaside.
4.Toassemble,spoonalayerofthegranolaintoeachof4parfaitorwineglasses.Addalayeroftheavocadomixture,followedbyalayerofthewhippedtopping.Topeachwithalayeroftheraspberries.Topwithasmallspoonfulofwhippedtoppingandgarnishwiththereservedraspberriesandmint.Serveimmediately.
StrawberryParfaitsWithCashewCrème
Makes4servings Thislusciousdesserttasteslikestrawberryshortcakewithoutthecake.Iliketomakethisdessertinearlysummerwhenfreshripestrawberriesareattheirpeak.Ifyoucanfindfourperfectsmallstrawberries,savethemtogarnishthetopsoftheparfaits.Sincethisprettydessertislightyetsatisfying,itmakesanidealfinishtoabigmeal.
1⁄2cupunsaltedrawcashews
4tablespoonssugar 1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk
¾cupfirmsilkentofu,drained 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2cupsslicedstrawberries 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice Freshmintleaves,forgarnish
1.Inablender,grindthecashewsand3tablespoonsofthesugartoafinepowder.Addthesoymilkandblenduntilsmooth.Addthetofuandvanillaandcontinuetoblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.Scrapethecashewmixtureintoamediumbowl,cover,andrefrigeratefor30minutes.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethestrawberries,lemonjuice,andremaining1tablespoonsugar.Stirgentlytocombineandsetasideatroomtemperaturefor20minutes.
3.Spoonalternatinglayersofthestrawberriesandcashewcrèmeintoparfaitglassesorwineglasses,endingwithadollopofthecashewcrème.Garnishwithmintleavesandserve.
VeganTiramisù
Makes6servings Tiramisù,theItalian"pickmeup"dessert,haslongbeenoneofmyhusband'sfavorites,soitwasaprioritytoveganizeit.Fordecadence,addalayerofveganwhippedcreamandchocolatecurls.
1cupfirmtofu,drainedandpresseddry 1(8-ounce)containervegancreamcheese 1⁄2cupveganvanillaicecream,softened
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄3cupplus1tablespoonsuperfinesugar
1⁄2cupcoffee,cooledtoroomtemperature
3tablespoonscoffeeliqueur 1veganpoundcake,homemade(seeVeganPoundCake)orstore-bought,orotherwhiteoryellowcake,cutinto1⁄2-inch-thickslices
1tablespoonunsweetenedcocoapowder
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetofu,creamcheese,icecream,vanilla,and1⁄3cupofthesugar.Processuntilsmoothandwellblended.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethecoffee,theremaining1tablespoonsugar,andthecoffeeliqueur. 3.Arrangeasinglelayerofcakeslicesinan8-inchsquarebakingpanandbrushwithhalfofthe
coffeemixture.Sprinklewithhalfofthecocoa.Spreadhalfthetofumixtureoverthecake.Arrangeanotherlayerofcakeslicesontopofthetofumixture.Brushwiththeremainingcoffeemixtureandspreadevenlywiththeremainingtofumixture.Sprinklewiththeremainingcocoa.Chill1hourbeforeserving.
IndianPudding
Makes6servings Indianpudding,especiallypopularduringcolonialtimes,isasturdyandwholesomedessertmadewithcornmealandsweetenedwithmolasses.Itisanespeciallysatisfying"comfort"dessert,servedwarmonafrostyevening.Itcanalsobeservedatroomtemperatureorevenchilled.Freshberrieswouldmakealovelygarnish.Thispuddingcanalsobebakedinindividualramekins,althoughthebakingtimeshouldbereducedbyabouthalf.
31⁄2cupsplainorvanillasoymilk
1⁄2cupsugar
1⁄2cupdarkmolasses
1⁄2cupyellowcornmeal
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄4teaspoongroundginger
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea2-quartgratindishor9-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.
2.Inalargesaucepan,combinethesoymilk,sugar,andmolassesovermediumheatandcook,stirring,untilblended.Slowlyaddthecornmeal,whiskingtoincorporate.Cook,stirringuntilthickened,5to7minutes.Stirinthesalt,allspice,cinnamon,andgingerandremovefromtheheat.
3.Pourthemixtureintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilthecenterisset,about1hour.
SweetVermicelliPudding
Makes4to6servings InspiredbythenorthernIndianpuddingknownasseviankheer,thissweetnoodlepuddingistraditionallymadewithseviannoodles—extremelythinstrandssimilartothethinnestItalianvermicelli.SeviannoodlescanbefoundinIndianmarkets,whereyoucanalsofindrosewater.Sinceseviancanbedifficulttofind,thinvermicellinoodlesorangelhairpastacanbeusedinsteadandvanillaextractmaybeusedtoreplacerosewaterifitisunavailable.
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 6ouncesseviannoodles,vermicellinoodles,orangelhairpasta 1⁄2cuptoastedsliveredalmonds
1⁄2cupunsaltedshelledpistachionuts
2cupsplainorvanillasoymilk 1cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1⁄4cupsugar
1⁄4cupgoldenraisins
1⁄2teaspoongroundcardamom
11⁄2teaspoonsrosewaterorpurevanillaextract
1.Inalargeskillet,heatthemargarineovermediumheat.Breakthenoodlesinto2-inchpiecesandaddthemtotheskilletalongwith1⁄4cupeachofthealmondsandpistachios.Cook,stirring,untilthenoodlesturngolden.Donotbrown.
2.Stirinthesoymilkandcoconutmilkandbringtosimmer.Addthesugar,raisins,andcardamomandsimmerfor10minutes.
3.Stirintherosewater,thentransfertoaservingdishandsprinklewiththeremainingalmondsandpistachios.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.
ChocolateAndWalnutFarfalle
Makes4servings ThiscomfortingandunusualcombinationisinspiredbyEasternEuropeandessertsthatpairnoodles,walnuts,andsugar.Iusedfarfalleinsteadofothernoodlesfortheirwhimsical(butterfly)shapeandaddedsomechocolateforgoodmeasure.Theresultisadenseandheartydessertthatitbestenjoyedonitsownasasnackorservedafteralightmeal.Totoastwalnuts,placethemonabakingsheetandbakeinapreheated350°Fovenfor15to20minutes,turningoccasionallyuntiltoasted.
1⁄2cupchoppedtoastedwalnuts
1⁄4cupvegansemisweetchocolatepieces
8ouncesfarfalle 3tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄4cupsugar
1.Inafoodprocessororblender,grindthewalnutsandchocolatepiecesuntilcrumbly.Donotoverprocess.Setaside.
2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthefarfalle,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about8minutes.Drainwellandreturntothepot.
3.Addthemargarineandsugarandtosstocombineandmeltthemargarine. 4.Transferthenoodlemixturetoaservingbowl.Addthenutandchocolatemixtureandtossto
combine.Servewarm.
FreshCherry-VanillaBreadPudding
Makes6servings Whenfreshcherriesareinseason,Ican'tseemtogetenoughofthem.Ifyouhaveacherrypitter—aneatlittlegadgetthatalsopitsolives—thisrecipecomestogetherquickly.
4cupscubedwhitebread 2cupspittedandhalvedcherries 2cupsplainorvanillasoymilk 8ouncessoftsilkentofu,drained 2⁄3cupsugar
2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 1⁄2cupflakedsweetenedcoconut
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9-inchsquarebakingpan.Spreadthebreadcubesinthepreparedbakingpan.Sprinkleevenlywiththecherriesandsetaside.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethesoymilk,tofu,sugar,andvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.
3.Pourtheliquidmixtureoverthebreadandcherries,pressingthebreadtosaturatewiththeliquid.Sprinklethecoconutontop,pressingintothemixture.Bakeuntilfirm,about45minutes.Allowtocool15minutesandserve.Orrefrigerate,2hours,toservechilled.
Blueberry-BananaBreadPudding
Substituteblueberriesforthecherriesandbananasforthetofu.Omitthecoconutandadd1⁄2teaspoonofcinnamon.ServeasisordrizzledwiththeLemonCashewCrème.Pineapple-CoconutBreadPudding
Usefreshorcannedchoppedpineappleinsteadofthecherries.Useunsweetenedcoconutmilkinsteadofthesoymilk.
Pumpkin-CranberryBreadPudding
Makes6servings Thisisacozy,comfortingdesserttohaveinthehouseduringtheholidayseason.It'salsodeliciousforbreakfastoramiddaysnack.Foradouble-pumpkinpunch,useleftoverslicedpumpkinbread(seePumpkinBreadWithCranberries)inplaceofthewholegrainorwhitebread.
4cupscubedwholegrainorwhitebread 1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
1⁄2cupshelledpumpkinseeds(pepitas)
1(16-ounce)cansolid-packpumpkin ¾cuplightbrownsugar 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon
1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
2cupsplainorvanillasoymilk
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9x13-inchbakingpan.Presshalfthebreadcubes,halfthecranberries,andhalfthepumpkinseedsintothebottomofthepreparedbakingpan.Setaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethepumpkin,sugar,vanilla,cinnamon,allspice,nutmeg,andsalt.Slowlywhiskinthesoymilkuntilsmoothandwellcombined.
3.Pourhalfofthepumpkinmixtureoverthebreadandcranberriesinthepan,pushingthebreadpiecesdownbeneaththepumpkinmixturetomoistenthem.Topwiththeremainingbread,cranberries,andpumpkinseeds,followedbytheremainingpumpkinmixture.
4.Bakeuntilfirm,about45minutes.Setasidefor15minutesandserve,orrefrigeratefor2hourstoservechilled.
ChocolateBreadPuddingWithRumSauce
Makes6servings Whileyoucouldbakethispuddinginasquarebakingpanandscoopitintobowls,Ithinkit'smoreinterestingtomakeitinaspringformpanandsliceitlikeacheesecake.
1⁄3cupunsweetenedcocoapowder
1⁄4cupapplesauce
2cupsplainorvanillasoymilk 2⁄3cupsugar
1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
Pinchsalt 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 4cupswhitebread,tornintosmallpieces 1⁄2cupsemisweetveganchocolatechips
1⁄2cupveganmargarine,softened
1⁄2cupconfectioners'sugar
21⁄2tablespoonsdarkrum
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasean8-inchspringformpanandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinethecocoaandapplesauce,stirringtoblend.Stirinthesoymilk,sugar,cinnamon,salt,and1teaspoonofthevanilla.Mixinthebreadandchocolatechips.
2.Scrapethemixtureintothepreparedpan,pressingwithyourhandstospreadevenly.Bakeuntilset,about45minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetasidetocoolonawirerack.
3.Inalargebowl,combinethemargarineandsugarandbeatwithanelectricmixeronhighspeeduntilincorporated,about2minutes.Addtherumandremaining1teaspoonofvanillaandbeatonhighspeedfor3minutes.
4.Removethesidesofthespringformpan,cutthepuddingintowedgesandtransfertodessertplates.Spoonthesauceoverthepuddingandserve.
FRUITDESSERTS
Granola-StuffedBakedApples
Makes4servings Sweetandcrunchygranolamakesayummystuffingforthesebakedapples.Theyremindmeofaninside-outapplepie.Bestofall,theysmellgoodwhilebakingandlookprettyservedinshallowdessertbowls.
1⁄2cupvegangranola,homemade(seeGranola)orstore-bought
2tablespoonscreamypeanutbutteroralmondbutter 1tablespoonveganmargarine 1tablespoonpuremaplesyrup 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
4GrannySmithorotherfirmbakingapples 1cupapplejuice
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Inamediumbowl,combinethegranola,peanutbutter,margarine,maplesyrup,andcinnamonandmixwell.
2.Coretheapplesandstuffthegranolamixtureintothecentersoftheapples,packingtightly. 3.Placetheapplesuprightinthepreparedpan.Pourtheapplejuiceovertheapplesandbakeuntil
tender,about1hour.Servewarm.
PecanAndDate-StuffedRoastedPears
Makes4servings Roastingbringsouttheflavorofthepears,givingthemamoreintenselydelicioustastethanyougetfrompoaching.Thepecananddatestuffingaddssweetnessandcrunch,makingthisasophisticatedautumndessert.Foraspecialpresentation,arrangetwostuffedpearhalvesonadessertplateandnestleascoopofveganvanillaicecreaminbetween.DrizzleonalittleChocolateSauceorraspberrycoulis(seeCaramelizedFigsInTuiles)ifdesired.
4firmripepears,cored 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedpecans
4dates,pittedandchopped 1tablespoonveganmargarine 1tablespoonpuremaplesyrup 1⁄4teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄8teaspoongroundginger
1⁄2cuppear,whitegrape,orapplejuice
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greaseashallowbakingdishandsetaside.Halvethepearslengthwiseanduseamelonballertoscoopoutthecores.Rubtheexposedpartofthepearswiththelemonjuicetoavoiddiscoloration.
2.Inamediumbowl,combinethepecans,dates,margarine,maplesyrup,cinnamon,andgingerandmixwell.
3.Stuffthemixtureintothecentersofthepearhalvesandarrangetheminthepreparedbakingpan.Pourthejuiceoverthepears.Bakeuntiltender,30to40minutes.Servewarm.
Variation:Useapplesinsteadofpears.
BananaFrittersWithCaramelSauce
Makes4to6servings Ifyoudon'twanttotakethetimetomakethecaramelsauce,theseyummyfrittersarealsodeliciousdustedwithconfectioners'sugar.
3ripebananas,mashed 2tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 2tablespoonssugar 1⁄3cupplainorvanillasoymilk
2⁄3cupall-purposeflour
1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1tablespoonveganmargarine,melted Canolaorotherneutraloil,forfrying CaramelSauce,homemadeorstore-bought
1.Inalargebowl,combinethebananas,maplesyrup,sugar,andsoymilk.Stirintheflour,cinnamon,salt,andbakingpowder,thenmixinthemargarineuntilwellblended.
2.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Whentheoilishot,carefullyplacespoonfulsofthebananamixtureintotheskillet.Donotcrowd.Fryuntilgoldenbrownononeside,thenturnandfrytheotherside,about6to8minutestotal.Drainthecookedfrittersonpapertowels.
3.Arrangethefrittersondessertplatesanddrizzlewithcaramelsauce.Servewarm. Variation:Useanotherfruittoreplacethebananas:try3applesorripepears,peeled,cored,andshredded;or2ripemangoes,peeled,pitted,andfinelychopped.
BakedBananasWithATwistOfLime
Makes4servings FlavorsofSoutheastAsiamergeinthiseasyandflavorfuldessert.It'sdeliciousonit'sownbutabsolutelyetherealservedwithGinger-CoconutNiceCreamoranybrandofveganvanillaicecream.Achannelzesterisatoolwithasmallsharpbladedesignedtocutlongstripsofpeelfromcitrusfruit.
2or3limes 3tablespoonslightbrownsugar 1⁄3cupwater
4ripebananas 2tablespoonsveganmargarine 2tablespoonscrushedunsaltedroastedcashewsorpeanuts 2tablespoonsshreddedsweetenedcoconut
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Useachannelzestertoremove4longstripsofpeelfromthelimes.Twistthestripsandsetasidetouseasgarnish.Juiceandzestthelimestoyield2tablespoonsofjuiceand1teaspoonoffinezest.Setaside.
2.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethesugarandwaterandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmerfor30seconds,stirringtodissolvethesugar.Removefromtheheatandaddthereservedlimejuiceandzest.Setaside.
3.Cutthebananasinhalflengthwiseandarrangeinashallowbakingdish(anovalgratindishworkswell).Pouronthesugarsyrupanddotwithbitsofthemargarine.Sprinklewithcashewsandcoconutandbakefor20minutes,bastingoccasionally.Servegarnishedwiththereservedlimetwists.
BlushingPoachedPears
Makes4servings Ifindthat"poaching"thepearsintheoveninsteadofonthestovetopiseasierandthepearsseemmoreflavorful,too.I'veaddedablushtotheclassicpeardessertpoirebelle-Hélène,becauseasdeliciousasitis,Ithinkthetraditionalversionistoomuted.Thetouchofcolortothepears,accentedbyfreshmintsprigs,livensthingsup.
11⁄2cupscranberryjuice
1cupsugar 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 4ripeBoscorD'Anjoupears 4scoopsveganvanillaicecream ChocolateSauce,homemadeorstore-bought Mintsprigs,forgarnish
1.Lightlygreasea9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Preheattheovento400°F.Inalargesaucepan,combinethecranberryjuiceandsugarovermediumheat.Cook,stirring,untilthesugardissolves,thenbringtoaboilovermedium-highheat.Continuetoboilfor8minutes,thenremovefromtheheatandstirinthevanilla.
2.Peelthepearsandcuttheminhalflengthwise.Scoopoutthecoreswithamelonballerandarrangeinthepreparedpan.Pourthecranberrysyrupoverthepears,turningtocoat.Bakeuntiljusttender,butnotfallingapart,about30minutes.
3.Removefromtheovenandcooltoroomtemperature,thenrefrigerateuntilchilled.Whenreadytoserve,arrange2ofthepearhalvesoneachof4chilleddessertplates,spooninganyremainingsyrupoverthepears.Nestleascoopoficecreamoneachplate.Drizzleeachwiththechocolatesauceandgarnishwithamintsprig.
GrilledOrangeAndStrawberrySkewers
Makes4servings Thiseasyandelegantdessertisgreatonitsown,butyoucanuptheantebyservingtheskeweredfruitwithveganvanillaicecreamanddrizzlingwithchocolatesauce.Ifusingwoodenskewers,remembertosoakthemfor30minutesbeforeusing.
2largenaveloranges,peeledandcutinto1-inchchunks 8largeripestrawberries,hulled 1⁄2cupGrandMarnierorotherorange-flavoredliqueur
1.Skewertheorangechunksandstrawberrieson8skewers,placing2or3orangechunksoneachskewer,followedby1strawberry,andfinishingwith2or3piecesoforange.
2.PlacetheskeweredfruitinashallowdishandpourtheGrandMarnieroverthefruit,turningtocoat.Setasidefor1hour.Preheatthegrill.
3.Grillthefruitskewers,brushingwiththemarinade,about3minutesperside.Servetheskewershot,drizzledwiththeremainingmarinade.
Rum-SautéedPineappleAndBananasWithToastedCoconutAndPecans
Makes4servings Fromtheyummy,multifacetedtastesofthetropicsinthisdessert,noonewouldeverknowthatitcouldbemadeatthelastminute.Onceyoucutupthepineapple,orifyouusefreshprecutchunks,youcouldhavethisdessertonthetableinabout15minutes.Serveoverveganicecreamorpoundcake—orboth.
1⁄4cupveganmargarine
1⁄2cupsugar
1⁄2pineapple,peeled,cored,andcutinto1-inchchunks
2ripebananas,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄4cupdarkrum
2tablespoonstoastedcoconut 2tablespoonsunsaltedtoastedpecans,coarselychopped
1.Inalargeskillet,heatthemargarineandsugarovermediumheat.Cook,stirring,untilthesugardissolves,about2minutes.Addthepineappleandbananasandcookfor1to2minutes.Carefullyaddtherumandsimmeruntilthealcoholcooksoff,about2minutes.
2.Spooninto4dessertdishesandsprinklewithcoconutandpecans.
Nellie'sPeachyMelba
Makes4servings TheoriginalpeachMelbadessertwascreatedbyAugusteEscoffierinhonorofoperasingerNellieMelba.Thisversionstraysfromtheoriginalmainlyinitsuseofveganicecream.
2cupswater 3ripepeaches 11⁄2cupssugar
2tablespoonsplus1teaspoonlemonjuice 1cupfreshraspberries 4scoopsveganvanillaicecream 1tablespoonslicedtoastedalmonds
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheatandaddthepeaches.After30seconds,reducetheheattomedium,scoopoutthepeacheswithaslottedspoon,andplacetheminabowlofcoldwater.Tothesimmeringwater,stirin1cupofthesugarand2tablespoonsofthelemonjuice,stirringtodissolvethesugar.Reducetheheattolowandkeepthewateratasimmerwhileyouremovetheskinsfromthepeaches.
2.Removetheskinsfromthecooledpeachesandreturnthepeachestothesimmeringwaterfor8minutes.Drainthepeaches,thenpitandslicethem.Setaside.
3.Inasmallsaucepan,combinetheraspberriesandtheremaining1⁄2cupofsugarandheatovermediumheat.Crushtheberrieswiththebackofaspoontoreleasetheliquid,stirringtodissolvethesugar.Presstheberriesthroughafinesieveintoabowltoremovetheseeds.Discardtheseeds.Addtheremaining1teaspoonoflemonjuiceandsetaside.
4.Scooptheveganicecreamintocleardessertbowlsandtopwiththeslicedpeaches.Drizzlewiththeraspberrysauce,sprinklewithalmonds,andserve.
FreshFruit"Sushi"
Makes4servings Norawfishinthissushi—onlyslicesoflusciousfruitontopofmoundsofsweetrice.AsmuchasIenjoynourishingmyguestswiththefoodIcook,Ialsoloveentertainingthem.Thiswhimsicaldessertdoesbothandisespeciallyfunifyouuseactualsushiservingpieces,fromchopstickstodippingbowls.
11⁄2cupsfirmchilledricepudding,homemade(seeCoconut-PistachioRicePudding)orstore-bought
1ripepeach,halved,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2ripeplums,halved,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
Mintleaves,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips
StrawberrySauce,homemadeorstore-bought ChocolateSauce,homemadeorstore-bought
1.Useyourhandstoshapethericepuddingintosmall"sushi-shaped"ovalsandsetaside. 2.Placeathinsliceoffruitontopofeachofthericeovalsandarrangethemonasushiplatteror
individualsushiplates. 3.Layastripofmintleafacrossthemiddleofthetopofeachpieceandservewithsmalldipping
bowlsofstrawberrysauceandchocolatesauce.
AsianFlavorsFruitBowl
Makes4to6servings ServethisflavorfulfruitmélangeafteranAsianmeal.Ifyou'refortunateenoughtofindfreshlychees,byallmeansusetheminthissalad.Otherwise,thecannedvarietywillhavetodo.(Useacupofsugarsyrupwithfreshlychees.)
1(8-ounce)canlychees,packedinsyrup Juiceof1lime 1teaspoonlimezest 2teaspoonssugar 1⁄4cupwater
1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1Asianpear,coredandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2bananas,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1kiwifruit,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1tablespooncrushedunsaltedroastedpeanuts
1.Drainthelycheesyrupintoasmallsaucepanandplacethelycheesinalargebowlandsetaside. 2.Addthelimejuiceandzesttothelycheesyrup,alongwiththesugarandwaterandheatoverlow
heatuntilthesugardissolves.Bringtoaboilandremovefromheat.Setasidetocool. 3.Tothebowlcontainingthelycheesaddthemango,pear,bananas,andkiwifruit.Drizzlewiththe
reservedsyrup,sprinklewithpeanuts,andserve.
SweetPolentaWithGrilledPineappleAndStrawberrySauce
Makes4servings Thepolentamaybemadeafewdaysaheadandrefrigerateduntilneeded.Then,simplycutitintoservingportionsandfinishonthegrillorintheovenorontopofthestove.
Polenta 3cupswater ¾teaspoonsalt 1cupmediumyellowcornmeal 1⁄4cupsugar
3tablespoonsveganmargarine 1tablespooncanolaorotherneutraloil Topping 1⁄4cupsugar
2cupshulledstrawberries 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1pineapple,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1.Makethepolenta:Bringthewatertoaboilinalargesaucepan.Reducetheheattomedium,addthesalt,andslowlystirinthecornmeal.Reducetheheattolow,stirinthesugarandmargarine,andcontinuetocook,stirringfrequently,untilthick,about15minutes.
2.Spoonthepolentaintoagreasedshallowbakingdishandrefrigerateuntilfirm,atleast30minutes.Preheattheovento375°F.
3.Cutthepolentaintoserving-sizepiecesandarrangethemonagreasedbakingsheet.Brushthetopswiththeoilandbakeuntilhotandgoldenbrown,about20minutes.
4.Makethetopping:Inafoodprocessor,combinethesugar,1cupofthestrawberries,andlemonjuice,andblendwell.Transfertoasmallservingbowlandsetaside.
5.Preheatthegrill.Cuttheremainingstrawberriesintothinslicesandsetaside.Grillthepineappleslicesonbothsidesuntilgrillmarksappear.
6.Arrangeaservingofthepolentaoneachplate,placethegrilledpineappleontop,drizzlewiththestrawberrysauce,andscatterthestrawberryslicesoverall.
PineappleCouscousTimbalesWithBlueberrySauce
Makes6servings Thisshowydessertisactuallyquitesimpletomakeandveryhealthful.Timbalesaremadebypackingvariousdishesintodrumorthimble-shapedmolds.Thefoodinsideisunmolded,plated,andsurroundedbyasauce.Ifyoudon'thavetimbalemolds,youcanmakethisrecipeusingminispringformpansorminitartpans.
2cupspineapplejuice 1cupcouscous 1⁄2cupcrushedpineapple,drained
1tablespoonlightbrownsugar 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
BlueberrySauce,homemadeorstore-bought
1.Lightlyoil6timbalemoldsandsetaside.Inamediumsaucepan,bringthepineapplejuicetoaboiloverhighheat.Addthecouscous,pineapple,sugar,andcinnamon.Reducetheheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthejuiceisabsorbed,about5minutes.
2.Pressthecouscousmixtureintothepreparedmoldsandrefrigerateforatleast1hour. 3.Unmoldthetimbalesandplaceeachonadessertplate,surroundwithapooloftheblueberry
sauce,andserve.
Lime-MaceratedMangos
Makes4to6servings Maceratingslicedfruitwithsugarampsuptheirnaturalsweetnessandconcentratestheirflavorswhiledrawingouttheirjuicestoproducealuscioussyrup.
3ripemangos 1⁄3cupsugar
2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine
Freshmintsprigs
1.Peel,pit,andcutthemangosinto1⁄2-inchdice.Layerthedicedmangoinalargebowl,sprinklingeachlayerwithabout1tablespoonofthesugar.Coverwithplasticwrapandrefrigerate2hours.
2.Pourinthelimejuiceandwine,mixinggentlytocombinewiththemango.Coverandrefrigeratefor4hours.
3.About30minutesbeforeservingtime,bringthefruittoroomtemperature.Toserve,spoonthemangoandtheliquidintoservingglassesandgarnishwithmint.
Variation:Use3cupsofslicedstrawberriesinsteadofthemangos.Replacethelimejuicewithlemonjuice.
VeganDessertCrêpes
Makes10crêpes Crêpesaretheversatilebasisofmanysophisticateddesserts.Youcanservethemfilledwithsautéedfruitorveganicecreamandtopthemwithcaramelsauce,chocolatesauce,orafruitsauce.Theycanalsobeenjoyedforbreakfast,wrappedaroundsomeClosetoCottageCheeseandtoppedwithslicedfruit.
11⁄3cupsplainorvanillasoymilk
1cupall-purposeflour 1⁄3cupfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled
3tablespoonsveganmargarine,melted 2tablespoonssugar 11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder
1⁄8teaspoonsalt
Canolaorotherneutraloil,forcooking
1.Inablender,combinealltheingredients(excepttheoilforcooking)andblenduntilsmooth. 2.Heatanonstickmediumskilletorcrêpepanovermedium-highheat.Coatthepanwithasmall
amountofoil.Pourabout3tablespoonsofthebatterintothecenteroftheskilletandtiltthepantospreadthebatteroutthinly.Cookuntilgoldenonbothsides,flippingonce.Transfertoaplatterandrepeatwiththeremainingbatter,oilingthepanasneeded.
3.Thecrêpescannowbeusedintherecipesbelowortoppedwithyourfavoritedessertsauceorsautéedfruit.Thesetastebestifusedonthesamedaythattheyaremade.
Suzette-InspiredIceCreamCrêpes
Makes4servings Theicecreamcrêpescanbefilledandfrozenafewdaysinadvance.
11⁄2pintsveganvanillaicecream,softened
4VeganDessertCrêpes 2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄4confectioners'sugar
1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice
1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4cupGrandMarnierorotherorange-flavoredliqueur
1.Usealargeknifetocutonepintoficecreamintoquartersvertically(youcandothiswhiletheicecreamisstillinthecontainer).Peelawaythecontaineranddiscardit.Arrangeonewholequarterand1⁄4cupoftheremaining1⁄2pintoficecreamendtoendonapieceofplasticwrap,encloseitinthewrap,anduseyourhandstoshapeitintoalog.Repeatwiththeremainingicecreamtomakefourlogs.Rolleachoftheicecreamlogsinsideeachofthecrêpes.Oncethecrêpesarefilled,freezethemforabout30minutestofirmup.
2.Inasmallskillet,heatthemargarineovermediumheat.Addthesugar.Stirintheorangejuice,lemonjuice,andGrandMarnier.Simmer,cookingoffmostofthealcohol,about2minutes.
3.Toserve,placethefilledcrêpesondessertplatesandspoonsomeoftheorangesauceovereachcrêpe.
IceCreamCrêpesWithStrawberries
Maketheicecreamcrêpesasabove.Forthetopping:Place2cupsthinlyslicedhulledstrawberriesinabowlandsprinklewith2tablespoonssuperfinesugar.Coverandsetasideatroomtemperatureforaboutanhour.Sprinklewith1teaspoonfreshlemonjuiceandstirgentlytocombine.Whenreadytoserve,placeeachofthefilledcrêpesonadessertplateandspoonsomeofthestrawberriesandtheirsyrupovertop.GarnishwithadollopofVeganWhippedCreamandchocolatecurls.
CaramelizedFigsInTuiles
Makes4servings IadaptedthiselegantfinishtoanautumnorwintermealfromarecipesharedwithmebymyfriendCoreyPortalatin-Berrien,anexceptionalveganbaker.Tuiles(Frenchfor"tiles")arefancywaferlikecookiesthatadddramatoanydessert.
8figs 4cupswater 3tablespoonssugar Tuiles 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup
2tablespoonsdarkmolasses 1⁄3cupveganmargarine
1⁄2cupsugar
1tablespoonbrandy 1teaspoonvanillaextract 11⁄4cupsall-purposeflour
1⁄2teaspoongroundginger
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
RaspberryCoulis 1cupraspberries 2tablespoonssugar 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice Veganvanillaicecream 1⁄4cuptoastedsliveredalmonds,forgarnish
1.Addthefigstoamediumsaucepanandcoverwithwater.Cookovermediumheatuntilthefigsaresoft,about10minutes.Setasidetocoolslightly.Preheatthebroiler.Lightlyoilabakingsheet.
2.Stemthepoachedfigsandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices.Placetheslicedfigsonthepreparedbakingsheetandsprinklethesugaroverthefigs.Broiluntilthesugarhasbeguntocaramelize,2to3minutes.
3.Makethetuiles:Preheattheovento350°F.Generouslygreaseabakingsheetandsetaside.Alternatively,youcouldarrangeparchmentpaperorSilpatonabakingsheet.Inalargesaucepan,bringthemaplesyrupandmolassestoaboilovermediumheat.Addthemargarineandsugarandstiruntildissolved.Removefromtheheatandstirinthebrandyandvanilla.
4.Inamediumbowl,combinethedryingredients,mixingwell.Slowlyaddtothemolassesmixture,stirringconstantly.Thefinalconsistencyshouldbeathickbatter.Dropabout3tablespoonfulsofthebatter3inchesapartontothepreparedbakingsheet.Useametalspoontospreadthebatterinto4thin,circularwafers.Bakefor12minutesoruntillightlybrowned.
5.Letcoolforabout15seconds,then,whilestillhot,loosenthecookieswithametalspatulaanddrapeeachwaferoverarollingpintocreateacurvednest.Letthewaferharden,about10minutes.Storeremainingbatterintherefrigeratorinatightlycoveredcontainerwhereitwillkeepforseveraldays.
6.Maketheraspberrycoulis:Inablender,pureetheraspberries,sugar,andlimejuice.Pressthroughafinesievetoremovetheseeds.Discardtheseedsandsetcoulisaside.
7.Arrangeatuileinthemiddleofeachof4dessertplates.Layerthecaramelizedfigsoverthecenterofeachwafer,overlapping.Placeasmallscoopoftheicecreamintothecenterofeachwafer.Drizzletheraspberrycoulisontopandgarnishwithalmonds.Serveimmediately.
CherryClafoutis
Makes8servings ClafoutisisatraditionalFrenchdessertfromtheLimousinregion.Itistraditionallymadewithcherriesbakedinanalmostpancakelikebatter.Forthisveganversion,keepthecherries,butskipthedairyandeggsusedintheclassic.Ifyoudon'twanttousecherries,youcansubstituteblueberries,plums,oranotherfavorite(soft)fruit.Note:frozencherriescanbeusediffreshareunavailable.
21⁄2cupspittedcherries
1cupveganvanillayogurt ¾cupplainorvanillasoymilk 1⁄2cupsugar
2tablespoonspuremaplesyruporagavenectar 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract Pinchsalt 1cupall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 2tablespoonsconfectioners'sugar
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Greasea10-inchquichedishorpieplate.Spreadthecherriesinthebottomoftheprepareddishandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheyogurt,soymilk,sugar,maplesyrup,vanilla,andsaltandmixuntilsmooth.Beatintheflourandbakingpowderuntilcombined.Donotovermix.
3.Pourthebatteroverthecherriesandbakeuntilset,40to45minutes.Coolonawirerackfor20minutes.Justbeforeserving,sprinklewiththeconfectioners'sugar.Servewarm.
PearGratinWithCranberriesAndPecans
Makes4to6servings Thisisaverylightdessert,sinceit'slittlemorethansweetenedandspicedfruitwithnutssprinkledontop.Ifyouserveitfromanactualgratindish,itcanlookveryelegant.Thisgratintastesbestservedwarmindessertbowlstoppedwithascoopofveganvanillaicecream.Insteadofpears,youcanmakethisgratinwithotherfruits,suchasripepeaches,mangos,orplums.Applesareagoodchoice,althoughtheymaytakeabitlongertosoften,soallowabout10minutesextrabakingtime.
4freshripepears,peeledandcored 1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
1⁄2cupsugar
1⁄2teaspoongroundginger
1tablespooncornstarch 1⁄4cupplainorvanillasoymilk
2⁄3cupcoarselychoppedpecans
1⁄4cupveganmargarine
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlygreasea2-quartgratindishor9x13-inchbakingpan.Cutthepearsinto1⁄4-inchslicesandspreadthemintheprepareddish.Addthecranberries,sugar,ginger,andcornstarchandtosstocombine.Drizzlewiththesoymilk.Sprinklepecansontopanddotwiththemargarine.
2.Bakeuntilthefruitbubblesinthecenter,about20minutes.Servewarm.
StrawberryKanten
Makes6servings KantenistheJapanesewordforagarordessertsmadewithagar.Agar,atypeofdriedseavegetable,isaveganalternativetogelatin,whichismadewithanimalproducts.Agarhasnoflavorandiseasytouse.Oneofthebestthingsaboutagar(asidefromthefactthatitisvegan)isthatitsetsatroomtemperature,unlikegelatin,whichmustbechilledtoset.Inaddition,agarhasagreatergellingabilitythangelatin,soyouneedless.Thesedirectionsareforagarflakes(themostpopularform),butifyouhavepowderedorbaragar,refertopackageinstructions.Typically,theproportionsare1tablespoonofagarto1cupofliquid.Lookforagarinnaturalfoodstores.
2tablespoonsagarflakes 2cupswhitegrapejuice 1cuphulledstrawberriesplusmoreforgarnish 1tablespoonagavenectar VeganWhippedCream,homemadeorstore-bought,forgarnish
1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinetheagarflakesand1cupofthejuiceandletsoakfor10minutes. 2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,pureethestrawberrieswiththeagavenectarandtheremaining
grapejuice.Setaside. 3.Bringtheagarandjuicemixturetoaboiloverhighheat,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,
stirringfrequently,untiltheagarisdissolved,about5minutes. 4.Coolthejuicemixtureslightly,about15minutes,thenpourintotheblenderwiththepureed
berries.Blendbrieflytocombine. 5.Pourintoaglassbakingdishorindividualglassdessertdishesandallowtocoolinthe
refrigeratoruntilthekantensetsup,about30minutes.Ifkantenwasmadeinabakingdish,cutitintosquares.Garnishwiththeadditionalberriesandwhippedcreamandserve.
SuspendedPeachKanten
Makes4servings Ifyoudon'tplanonunmoldingthisshimmeringcreation,atleastprepareitinaclearglassbowltoshowoffthesuspendedpeachestogoodeffect.
2cupswhitegrapejuice 2tablespoonsagarflakes 1tablespoonagavenectar 2ripepeaches,halved,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethegrapejuiceandagarandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,stirringoccasionally,untiltheagarisdissolved,about5minutes.Stirintheagavenectarandsetaside.
2.Arrangethepeachslicesinagelatinmoldorclearglassbowl.Pourthejuicemixtureoverthepeachesandchill,uncovered,untilfirm,1to2hours.
NICECREAMS,SORBETS,ANDGRANITAS
CherryVanillaNiceCream
Makesabout11⁄2pints
Althoughtherearenumerousvarietiesofwonderfulveganicecreamsavailableinsupermarketsandnaturalfoodstores,sometimesit'sfuntomakeityourself.Icallmyhomemadedairy-freeicecream"NiceCream."Allyouneedisanicecreammakerandyourfavoriteingredients.Forthecreamiestresults,usethethickest,richestnondairymilkorcreamyoucanfind.Igenerallyusethenut-basedMimicCremebranddairy-freecream.Ithinkhomemadeveganicecreamtastesbestshortlyafteritismade,soIprefertomakeitinsmallbatches.Arrowrootpowderisusedtohelpthickentheicecreambecauseitthickensatlowertemperaturesthanotherthickenersandalsohelpspreventicecrystalsfromformingintheicecream.
2tablespoonsarrowrootpowder 3cupsthickdairy-freemilkorcream(seeBasesForVeganIceCream) 1⁄2cupsugar
2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 1cupchoppedpittedcherries
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethearrowrootwith1⁄2cupofthemilkandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside. 2.Inamediumsaucepan,combinetheremaining21⁄2cupsmilkwiththesugarandheattoasimmer,
stirringtodissolvethesugar.Whenthemixturecomesjusttoaboil,removefromtheheatandaddthearrowrootmixture,stirringconstantlyforaminutetothickenslightly.Stirinthevanillaandletthemixturecooltoroomtemperature,thenrefrigerateituntilchilled,1to2hours.
3.Oncethemixtureischilled,freezeitinanicecreammakeraccordingtomanufacturer'sdirections,addingthecherriesneartheendofthechurningprocess.
4.Whenthemixtureisfinishedchurninginthemachine,itwillbesoftbutreadytoeat.Forafirmertexture,transfertoafreezer-safecontainerandfreezenomorethan1or2hoursforbestflavorandtexture.
PlainVanilla
Omitthecherries.Strawberry
Substitute1cupslicedstrawberriesforthecherries.Vanilla–ChocolateChip
Omitthecherriesandadd1cupofvegansemisweetchocolatechipsneartheendofthechurningprocess.CherryVanilla–ChocolateChip
Keepthecherriesandadd1cupofvegansemisweetchocolatechipsneartheendofthechurningprocess.
BasesForVeganIceCream
Vegan ice creamcanbemadeusing a number of different bases that replace thedairy cream. InmyNiceCream recipes Isimplycallfor"thickdairy-freemilkorcream"toallowyoutochooseabaseyouprefer.Herearesomeoptions.1. MimicCreme—a thick nut-based nondairy cream product available sweetened or unsweetened and sold in asepticcontainers.(Note:Ifusingthesweetenedvariety,youcaneliminatethesugarfromtheNiceCreamrecipes).2.Cashewcream:Makeyourowncashewcream:Grind2cupsunsaltedcashewstoapowderinahighspeedblender,add2cupswater,andblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.3.Unsweetenedcoconutmilk:Ifmakingcoconuticecream,thisisideal,butyoucanuseit incombinationwithothermilksandingredientsaswelltoaddrichness(see#5).4.Thicksoymilkorsoycreamer:Certainbrandsofsoymilkarethickerthanothersandsoy"creamer"isthickerstill.Silkbrandsellsasoycreamerthatiswidelyavailableinsupermarkets.5.Acombination:Tomake1quartofNiceCreamyouwillneedanywherefrom21⁄2to3cupsofabase"cream"(plusaddedsweetener andother ingredients, dependingon the flavor). It's perfectly fine to create your ownbaseusing a combinationofingredients.Forexample:Ifyouhavesoymilkorotherdairy-freemilkthatisonthethinside,combineitwithsomefinelygroundcashews,orsomesoycreamer,orboth,inanyproportiontoequaltheamountyouneed.6.Inapinch:Ifallyouhaveisaregularsoyorothernondairymilk,youcanuseit.Theresultswon'tbeasrichandcreamy,butyouwillstillhaveaflavorfulfrozendessert.
ChocolateNiceCream
Makesabout11⁄2pints
11⁄2tablespoonsarrowrootpowder
3cupsthickdairy-freemilkorcream(seeBasesForVeganIceCream) 1⁄4cupunsweetenedcocoapowder
¾cupsugar 1⁄2cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips
11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethearrowrootwith1⁄2cupofthemilkandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside.
2.Inamediumsaucepan,combinetheremaining21⁄2cupsdairy-freemilkwiththecocoapowderandsugarandheattoasimmer,stirringtodissolve.Whenthemixturecomesjusttoaboil,removefromtheheatandaddthearrowrootmixture,stirringconstantlyforaminutetothickenslightly.Stirinthechocolatechipsandletthemsitinthehotliquidforafewminutesbeforewhiskingtocombinethoroughly.Stirinthevanillaandletthemixturecooltoroomtemperature,thenrefrigerateituntilchilledcompletely,1to2hours.
3.Oncethemixtureischilled,freezeitinanicecreammakeraccordingtothemanufacturer'sdirections.Whenthemixtureisfinishedchurninginthemachine,itwillbesoft,butreadytoeat.Forafirmertexture,transfertoafreezer-safecontainerandfreezenomorethan1or2hoursforbestflavorandtexture.
MintChocolateChip
Add1⁄2cupchocolatechipsand1⁄2cupmincedfreshmintleavesneartheendofthechurningprocess.
Double-Chocolate
Add¾cupvegansemisweetchocolatechipsneartheendofthechurningprocess.PeanutButter–Chocolate
Add1⁄2cupcreamypeanutbutter,aspoonfulatatimewhilethefreezerisstillchurning,toaddstreaksofpeanutbutterthroughout.
Chocolate–RumRaisin
Soak1cupofraisinsin1⁄2cupofhotrum.Allowtocool.Stirthesoakedraisinsintotheicecreamneartheendofthechurningprocess.
CoffeeNiceCream
Makesabout11⁄2pints
Ifyoulikeadeepcoffee-flavoredicecream,usestrongbrewedespressoinsteadofcoffee.Toserve,garnishwithadustingofinstantespressopowderorservewithashotofhotespressotoaddatthetable.It'salsoquiteyummy(andpotent)servedwithasplashofScotch.
2tablespoonsarrowrootpowder 21⁄2cupsthickdairy-freemilkorcream(seeBasesForVeganIceCream)
¾cupverystrongcoffee 1⁄2cupsugar
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethearrowrootwith1⁄4cupofthemilkandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside. 2.Inamediumsaucepan,combinetheremaining21⁄4cupsmilk,coffee,andsugarandheattoa
simmer,stirringtodissolvethesugar.Whenthemixturecomesjusttoaboil,removefromtheheatandaddthearrowrootmixture,stirringconstantlyforaminutetothickenslightly.Stirinthevanillaandletthemixturecooltoroomtemperature,thenrefrigerateituntilchilled,1to2hours.
3.Oncethemixtureischilled,freezeitinanicecreammakeraccordingtothemanufacturer'sdirections.Whenthemixtureisfinishedchurninginthemachine,itwillbesoft,butreadytoeat.Forafirmertexture,transfertoafreezer-safecontainerandfreezenomorethan1or2hoursforbestflavorandtexture.
Ginger-CoconutNiceCream
Makesabout11⁄2pints
Ifyoucan'tfindgingerjuiceorbottledpureedginger,youcanusegratedfreshginger,butyou'llneedtostrainthemixturebeforefreezingtoremovethefibrousbits.ThisdessertisabsolutelyamazingservedafteranAsianmealsuchasaThaistir-fry.
2tablespoonsarrowrootpowder 2(13.5-ounce)cansunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1⁄2cupsugar
2teaspoonsgingerjuiceorpureedbottledginger 2tablespoonsmincedcrystallizedginger 1⁄3cuptoastedsweetenedflakedcoconut,forgarnish
1.Inasmallbowl,combinethearrowrootwith1⁄4cupofthecoconutmilk,blendinguntilsmooth.Setaside.
2.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethesugar,theremainingcoconutmilk,andthegingerjuiceandbringjusttoaboil.Removefromtheheatandaddthearrowrootmixture,stirringtothicken.Letthemixturecooltoroomtemperature,thenrefrigerateuntilchilled,1to2hours.
3.Whenthemixtureischilled,freezeitinanicecreammakeraccordingtothemanufacturer'sdirections,addingthecrystallizedgingerneartheendofthechurningprocess.Whenthemixtureisfinishedchurninginthemachine,itwillbesoft,butreadytoeat.Forafirmertexture,transfertoafreezer-safecontainerandfreezenomorethan1or2hoursforbestflavorandtexture.Servegarnishedwithtoastedcoconut.
StrawberrySorbet
Makesabout1pint Lighterthanicecreamandnaturallyvegan,sorbetmakesarefreshingfinishtoaheavymeal.Thissorbetisbestmadewithripestrawberries.
1⁄2cupsugar
1⁄2cupwater
2cupshulledstrawberries 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice
1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethesugarandwater.Cook,stirring,overlowheatuntilsugarisdissolved,about3minutes.Increasetheheattohighandbringtoaboil,thenremovefromtheheat.Transfertoaheatproofbowlandrefrigerateuntilchilledabout2hours.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethestrawberriesandlemonjuiceandblenduntilsmooth.Addthecooledsugarsyruptothestrawberrymixtureandprocessuntilsmooth.
3.Freezethemixtureinanicecreammakeraccordingtothemanufacturer'sinstructions.Whenthemixtureisfinishedchurninginthemachine,itwillbesoft,butreadytoeat.Forafirmersorbet,transfertoafreezer-safecontainerandfreezenomorethan1to2hoursforbestflavorandtexture.
PeachSorbet
Insteadofthestrawberries,use21⁄2cupspeeledandchoppedripepeaches.
MangoSorbet
Insteadofthestrawberries,use21⁄2cupspeeledandchoppedripemango;uselimejuiceinsteadoflemonjuice.
CranberrySorbet
Makesabout11⁄2pints
Thissweet-tartsorbetcanbeenjoyedanytime,butI'vefoundittobeawelcomeandrefreshingadditionafterThanksgivingdinner,wheneveryoneistoofullforpieandwantstowaitanhourorsobeforeindulgingindessert.Thisgivesyoualittlesomethingtoservebeforeeveryonedisperses.
¾cupsugar 1cupcranberryjuice 11⁄2cupsfreshcranberries
2tablespoonsfreshorangejuice 2teaspoonsorangezest
1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethesugar,cranberryjuice,andcranberriesandbringtoaboil.Cook,stirring,overlowheatuntilthecranberriespopandsugarisdissolved,about5minutes.Removefromtheheatandstrainintoabowl.Stirintheorangejuiceandorangezest.Refrigerateuntilchilled,about1hour.
2.Freezethemixtureinanicecreammakeraccordingtothemanufacturer'sinstructions.Whenthemixtureisfinishedchurninginthemachine,itwillbesoft,butreadytoeat.Forafirmersorbet,transfertoafreezer-safecontainerandfreezenomorethan1to2hoursforbestflavorandtexture.
MochaSorbet
Makesabout11⁄2pints
Coffeeandchocolatereprisetheirpopularduet—thistimeinacoolsorbet,anidealwaytoenjoy"coffeeanddessert"afterabigmealonahotsummerevening.Agood-qualitycocoapowderiscrucialtothesuccessofthissorbet.
1cupsugar 2cupsbrewedcoffee 1cupwater ¾cupunsweetenedcocoapowder 1⁄8teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1.Inalargesaucepan,heatthesugarovermediumheatuntilitbeginstomelt.Continuetocook,stirringoften,untilcompletelymeltedandcaramelized.
2.Stirinthecoffeeandwaterandcookovermedium-lowheatuntilthesugariscompletelydissolved,stirringoften.Addthecocoaandsaltandstiruntildissolved.
3.Transfertoabowlandsetasidetocool,stirringoccasionally,about15minutes.Stirinthevanillaandrefrigerateuntilchilled,about2hours.
4.Oncethemixtureischilled,freezeitinanicecreammakeraccordingtothemanufacturer'sinstructions.Whenthemixtureisfinishedchurninginthemachine,itwillbesoftbutreadytoeat.Forfirmersorbet,transfertoafreezer-safecontainerandfreezefornomorethan1or2hoursforbestflavorandtexture.
OrangeGranita
Makesabout3cups Agranitaisfunandeasytomakeandidealforthosewhodon'townanicecreammakerbecauseyoudon'tneedone.Justfreezethemixtureinashallowbakingpanandstirperiodicallywithafork.CitrusgranitasareespeciallypopularinItaly.
1⁄2cupsugar
1⁄2cupwater
2cupsorangejuice 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice
1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethesugarandwaterandbringtoaboil.Cook,stirring,untilthesugardissolves.Removefromheatandsetasidetocool,about15minutes.Stirintheorangejuiceandlemonjuice,thenpourthemixtureintoashallowbakingpan.
2.Coverandfreezeuntilfirm,stirringaboutonceperhour,about3hours. 3.Whenfirm,removethemixturefromthefreezerandscrapeitwiththetinesofaforkuntilfluffy.
Spoonthegranitaintoacontainer,cover,andfreezeuntilservingtime.Thetasteandtextureofthegranitaisbestifeatenwithinafewhoursafteritismade.
Lemon-LimeGranita
Instep1,use2cupssugarand2cupswaterandadd1⁄4cupfreshlemonjuiceand3tablespoonsfreshlimejuiceinsteadoftheorangejuice.Add1teaspooneachfinelygratedlemonandlimezest,thenproceedwiththerecipe.CoffeeGranita
Instep1,substitute2cupsofcooledcoffeefortheorangejuice.Omitthelemonjuiceandproceedwiththerecipe.GreenTeaGranita
Instep1,use2⁄3cupsugarand2⁄3cupwater.Add2¾cupscooledstronglybrewedgreenteainsteadoftheorangejuice.Increasethe
freshlemonjuiceto2teaspoonsandproceedwiththerecipe.DESSERTSAUCESANDFROSTINGS
ChocolateSauce
Makesabout1cup Thismakesabasicrichchocolatesaucethatisthinenoughtodrizzlewithaspoonorfromaplasticsqueezebottle.Useittoaddyoursignatureflourishtoplateddessertsforafancypresentation.
1⁄2cuppureagavenectarormaplesyrup
1⁄2cupunsweetenedcocoapowder
3tablespoonsplainorvanillasoymilk 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1.Inasmallsaucepan,combinetheagavenectarandcocoa,stirringuntilwellcombined.Bringtoasimmeroverlowheat,cookingforabout1minute,stirringconstantlysothecocoadoesnotburn.
2.Removefromheatandstirinthesoymilkandvanilla,stirringuntilwellblended.Thesauceisnowreadytospoonordrizzleondesserts.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.
FudgyChocolateSauce
Makesabout1cup Trythisdecadentsaucespoonedovercakeoradishofveganicecream—servethesaucewarmforahotfudgesundae.
1⁄2cupsugar
1⁄4cupunsweetenedcocoapowder
1tablespoonplus1teaspooncornstarch 1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk
2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
1.Insmallsaucepan,combinethesugar,cocoa,andcornstarch,stirringuntilblended.Stirinthesoymilkandcookoverlowheat,stirringconstantly,untilitcomestoaboil.Continuecookingandstirringuntilthickenedandsmooth.
2.Removefromheatandstirinthevanilla.Servewarm.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.
CaramelSauce
Makesabout1cup Deliciousservedwarmorchilled,thisversatilesaucecanbespoonedoverpoundcakeorspicecake.It'salsogoodwithbananafrittersorasadippingsauceforfreshfruit.
1⁄2cupsugar
3tablespoonswater 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract ¾cupplainorvanillasoymilk
1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethesugarandwaterandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolowandsimmeruntilitturnsanambercolor,about8minutes.Donotburn.
2.Removefromtheheatandstirinthevanillaandsoymilk.Simmeroverlowheatuntilitthickensslightly,stirringconstantly.Servewarmorchilled.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.
Orange-CaramelSauce
Uselemonjuiceinsteadofvanillaextract,use1⁄4cuporangejuiceand1⁄2cupsoymilkinsteadof¾cupsoymilk;add1tablespoon
GrandMarnierorCointreauneartheend.
WarmWalnutSauce
Makesabout2cups Don'tletitswholesomeingredientsfoolyou—thisluxurioussauceaddsscrumptiousdecadencewhereveritsettles,whetheroozingoverascoopofveganicecreamordrippingdownthesidesofathicksliceofpoundcake.I'veevenhadthisnut-studdedsauceshowupontopofbreadpuddingandbrownies.
1⁄3cupveganmargarine
11⁄2cupschoppedwalnutpieces
1⁄2cuppuremaplesyrup
1.Inalargeskillet,meltthemargarineovermediumheat.Addthewalnutsandcook,stirringconstantly,untillightlytoasted.
2.Removefromtheheatandstirinthemaplesyrup,stirringuntilthenutsarewellcoated.Keepwarmuntilreadytoserve.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.
BlueberrySauce
Makesabout2cups Ifyoupreferasmoothsauce,pourtheblueberrymixtureintoablenderorfoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.Ifyouhaveleftoversauce,useitonpancakesorwafflesorveganvanillaicecream.
2cupsfreshorfrozenblueberries 1⁄3cupsugar
1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
2teaspoonscornstarch 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinetheblueberries,sugar,cinnamon,andsalt.Mixwell,crushingsomeoftheblueberrieswiththebackofaspoontoreleasethejuice.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethecornstarch,lemonjuice,andvanillauntilblended.Setaside. 3.Bringtheblueberrymixturetoaboiloverhighheat,thenreducetheheattolow,stirinthe
cornstarchmixture,andsimmer,stirring,for3minutes.Removefromheattocoolslightlybeforeserving.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.
Pineapple-ApricotSauce
Makesabout2cups EnjoythiscolorfulfruitysauceoveraVeganPoundCakeoronthePineappleCouscousTimbales.It'salsogreatasadippingsauceforfreshfruit.
1cupdriedapricots 1cupwater 1cupunsweetenedpineapplejuice
1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinetheapricotsandwater.Coverandbringtoaboiloverhighheat,thenreduceheattolowandsimmerfor20minutes.Removefromtheburnerandsetasidetocool,about15minutes.
2.Transferthesoakedapricotstoablenderorfoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthepineapplejuiceandprocessagain.
3.Ifservingwarm,pourthesaucebackintothesaucepanandheatuntilwarm.Ifservingchilled,pourthesauceintoabowlandrefrigerateuntilchilled,1hour.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.
SummerFruitSauce
Makesabout2cups Thisvibrantsaucewithblueberriesandbitsoffreshpeachesmakesadazzlingdessertwhenspoonedoverveganicecream,poundcake,orboth.Varythefruitaccordingtopersonalpreferenceandavailability.
1tablespooncornstarch 1cupfreshorangejuice 1⁄4cupagavenectar
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1teaspoonfinelygratedorangezest 2ripepeaches,halved,pitted,andfinelychopped 1⁄2cupfreshblueberries
1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinecornstarchandorangejuice.Addtheagavenectarandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattomediumandcook,stirringconstantly,untilthickened,about5minutes.
2.Removefromtheheatandstirinthemargarineandorangezest.Stirinthepeachesandblueberries.Serveatroomtemperatureorchilled.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto2days.
WinterFruitSauce
Makesabout2cups Usealreadymixeddriedfruitormixandmatchyourfavoritecombinationtocreatealuscioussaucethatcanbeenjoyedoverspicecake,veganicecream,orbakedsweetenedpolentasticks.
1cupwater 1cupdriedmixedfruit 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄4cupapplejuice
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethewater,driedfruit,lemonjuice,andcinnamon.Coverandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Reduceheattomediumandsimmerfor20minutes.
2.Removefromtheheatandsetasidetocool,15minutes,thentransfertoablenderorfoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmooth.Addtheapplejuiceandprocessuntilblended.Returnthesaucetothesaucepanandheatonlowuntilwarm.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.
GrandMarnierSauce
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Thisluxurioussaucetastesgoodenoughtodrink—buttrytoresistandsaveitforyourdessert.It'sidealtospoonoverwarmedcrêpesoroveryourfavoritecakeandveganicecreamcombofortheultimateinclassydesserts.
1cupfreshorangejuice 1⁄3cupconfectioners'sugar
1teaspoonfinelygratedorangezest 1⁄2cupveganmargarine,cutintopieces
1⁄4cupGrandMarnierorotherorange-flavoredliqueur
1.Inasmallsaucepan,heattheorangejuice,sugar,andorangezestoverlowheat,stirring,for5minutes.
2.Increasetheheatandbringtoaboil.Whiskinthemargarinepieces,oneortwoatatime.Whenthoroughlyblended,removefromheatandstirintheGrandMarnierandserveimmediately.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.
Strawberry-MangoSauce
Makesabout21⁄2cups
Mangoandstrawberriesareamagicalcombination—togethertheycreateavibrantlybeautifulsaucethatisnaturallysweetandcanbeusedovercakeandicecreamdessertsorasadippingsauceforfreshorgrilledfruit.
1⁄2cupthinlyslicedhulledstrawberries
1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andchopped 1⁄4cupwhitegrapejuice
1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethestrawberriesandmangoandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthegrapejuiceandlemonjuiceandprocessuntilblended.
2.Serveatroomtemperatureorchilled.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.
FreshStrawberryTopping
Makesabout2cups Thistoppingisperfectinitssimplicity,andperfectlyambrosialwhenmadewithjuicyripestrawberries.Itaddsvibrantcolorandflavortomanydesserts,fromveganicecreamsandpuddings,tofruit,brownies,andcakes.Ithinkit'sespeciallywonderfulspoonedoverascoopStrawberryNiceCream(seeCherryVanillaNiceCream)thathasbeennestledagainstasliceofpoundcake(seeVeganPoundCake).
2cupsthinlyslicedhulledstrawberries 1tablespoonsugar
1.Inamediumbowl,combinethestrawberriesandsugar,stirringgentlytocombine. 2.Setasideatroomtemperaturefor30minutestoallowjuicestoform.Thissaucetastesbestif
servedonthedaythatitismade.
VeganWhippedCream
Makes11⁄2cups
Thereareavarietyofwaystomakeveganwhippedcream.Thisisoneofthem.Anotherisbuyingitready-madeatanaturalfoodstore.Usethisasyouwouldanywhippedcream,onvirtuallyanykindofdessert.Note:ifyoupreferawhippedtoppingmadewithoutsoy,usetheCashewCrèmerecipethatfollows,usingriceoralmondmilkinsteadofsoymilk.
1cupfirmsilkentofu,drainedandpatteddry 1⁄2cupagavenectarorpuremaplesyrup
1tablespooncanolaorotherneutraloil 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract Pinchsalt
Placeallingredientsinablenderandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.Chillbeforeusing.Storeleftoverscoveredintherefrigeratorfor1to2days.
CashewCrème
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Thisismyfavoriteofallthealternativestodairy-basedwhippedcreambecauseIthinkithasthemostflavor.Useitinanyofthewaysyouwouldusewhippedcream—asatoppingforfruit,pie,cake,andsoon.
1cupunsaltedrawcashews 1⁄4cupplainorvanillasoymilk
1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract
Inahigh-speedblender,processthecashewsuntilfinelyground.Addthesoymilk,maplesyrup,andvanillaandprocessuntilsmoothandcreamy.Transfertoabowl,cover,andrefrigerateuntilchilled.Storeleftoverscoveredintherefrigeratorfor1to2days.
Lemon-CashewCrème
Makesabout2cups Thislemonycreamytoppingisgreatoverfreshfruitorcake—especiallybananaorspicecake.Ifyoudon'thaveahigh-speedblendertogrindthecashews,useaspicegrinderandthentransfertoaregularblenderorfoodprocessortocontinuewiththerecipe.
1cupunsaltedrawcashews 1⁄3cuppuremaplesyruporagavenectar
1⁄4cupfreshlemonjuice
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1cupfirmsilkentofu,drainedandpressed(seeTofu) 1teaspoongratedlemonzest
1.Inablender,grindthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthemaplesyrup,lemonjuice,andvanillaandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthetofuandlemonzestandprocessuntilsmoothandcreamy.Taste,adjustingseasonings,addingmoresweetenerorlemonjuiceifneeded.
2.Transfertoabowl,cover,andrefrigerateuntilchilled,1hour.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.
VeganChocolateGanache
Makesabout2cups Thiseasy-to-makechocolateganachemakesavelvetysmoothtoppingorfillingforcakesorcupcakes.
11⁄2cupsvegansemisweetchocolatechips
1⁄2cupthickdairy-freemilkorcream(seeCherryVanillaNiceCream)
1tablespoonveganmargarine
1.Inadoubleboilerorsmallsaucepan,combinethechocolatechips,milk,andmargarine,andcookoverlowheat,stirringuntilmeltedandsmooth.
2.Transfertoabowlandrefrigeratetosetupabitbeforeusing,about30minutes.Theconsistencyshouldbethickbutpourable.Storeleftoverscoveredintherefrigeratorfor2to3days.
"CreamCheese"Frosting
Makesabout21⁄2cups
ThisfrostingisfamousforbeingthecrowninggloryofCrazyforCarrotCake,butit'salsogreatontheBanana-WalnutCake.Lookforcontainersofvegancreamcheeseinnaturalfoodstoresandwell-stockedsupermarkets.
1(8-ounce)containervegancreamcheese,softened 2tablespoonsveganmargarine 21⁄2cupsconfectioners'sugar
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1.Inamediumbowl,beatthecreamcheeseandmargarinetogetherwithanelectricmixeronhighspeeduntilwellblended.
2.Addthesugarandvanilla,thenbeatuntillightandfluffy.Storeleftoverscoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.
"Buttercream"Frosting
Makesabout3cups Sowhatifthisfrostingdoesn'tcontaindairybutterorcream?It'sstillcreamyandbuttery—anddelicious!Usethisversatile,all-purposefrostingtodecoratecookies,cakes,andcupcakes.Tryanyofthevariationsbeloworcomeupwithyourownfavoriteflavorcombination.
1cupveganmargarine 4cupsconfectioners'sugar 2tablespoonsplainorvanillasoymilk 11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
1.Inalargebowl,creamthemargarinewithanelectricmixeronhighspeeduntillightandfluffy.
2.Addthesugar,soymilk,andvanillaandmixuntilthoroughlycombined.Continuemixingforabout2minutes,untilthefrostingissmoothandstiff.Storeleftoverscoveredintherefrigeratorfor3to4days.
Coconut
Substitutecoconutextractforthevanillaandsprinklethefrostedcakewithtoastedcoconut.Spice
Add1⁄2teaspoonofgroundcinnamonand1⁄2teaspooneachofgroundallspice,nutmeg,andclovesorginger.Sprinklethefrostedcake
withchoppednutsofchoice.Lemon
Substitutelemonextractforthevanilla.SprinklethefrostedcakewithcrushedLemonheadcandies.
ChocolateFudgeFrosting
Makesabout3cups Thisbasicchocolatefrostingrecipemakesenoughtofrosta9-inch2-layercake.
3cupssugar 1cupplainorvanillasoymilk 4ouncesunsweetenedchocolate 3tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 1⁄3cupveganmargarine
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethesugar,soymilk,chocolate,andmaplesyrupandbringjusttoaboilovermedium-highheat,stirringfrequently.Reducetheheattomediumandcontinuetocookuntilthechocolateismelted,about5minutes.
2.Removefromtheheatandaddthemargarineandvanilla.Letthemixturecooltoroomtemperaturewithoutstirring,15minutes.
3.Afterthemixtureiscooled,beatituntilitiscreamyandstiffenoughforspreadingonacake.Ifitbecomestoostiff,addafewdropsofhotwaterandbeatuntilcreamy.Storeleftoverscoveredintherefrigeratorfor3to4days.
ChocolatePeanutButterFrosting
Makesabout3cups Thiscreamyrichfrostingcombinesthepopularflavorcomboofchocolateandpeanutbutter.Useittofrostyourfavoritecakesandcupcakes.
¾cupcreamypeanutbutter 1⁄3cupunsweetenedcocoa
3cupsconfectioner'ssugar 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2⁄3cupthickdairy-freemilkorcream(seeCherryVanillaNiceCream)
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandprocessuntilsmoothandcreamy.Iftheconsistencyistoothick,addalittlemoremilk,atablespoonatatime,untilthedesiredconsistencyisreached.
2.Usearubberspatulatoscrapethefrostingintoabowl.Useimmediatelyorcoverandrefrigerateforupto3days.
BreakfastandBrunch
Anyonewhothinksbreakfastisdefinedbyeggsandbaconmaybepleasantlysurprisedwiththisdelightfulvarietyofdeliciousreasonstowakeupinthemorning.Justasimpleswapofingredientscanallowyoutoenjoymanypopularbreakfastfoodstraditionallymadewithanimalproducts,includingadeliciousRoastedVegetableFrittataandanamazingVeganEggsBenedict. Therecipesinthischapterrangefromheartybreakfastcasserolestolusciouswaffles,pancakes,andFrenchtoast,aswellastastygrab-and-gotreatssuchasbreakfastburritos,coffeecake,andmuffins. ThereisalsoatemptingselectionofwarmingbreakfastgraindishessuchasoatmealwithgranolaandsidedishesrangingfromTwo-PotatoHashtoeasyhomemadeTempehBacon. Ifyourmorningtastesleantowardquickandeasy,veganbreakfastscanbeconjuredbysplashingdairy-freemilkontoyourfavoritecoldcerealorslatheringalmondorpeanutbutterontowhole-graintoastorbagels.Foraselectionofsatisfyingsmoothiesthataregreatatbreakfastoranytimeofday,refertotherecipesintheBeverageschapter. =fastBREAKFASTCASSEROLES,FRITTATAS,ANDMORE
GardenScramble
Makes4servings TalentedveganchefFrancisJanesservedthiswonderfultofuandvegetabledishforbrunchathisformerSeattlerestaurant,CaféAmbrosia.ItweakitalittleeverytimeImakeitandyoucan,too—swappingindifferentvegetables,herbs,orspicesaccordingtoyourowntaste.
1poundfirmtofu,drained,crumbled,andsqueezeddry 1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast
1teaspoononionpowder 1⁄2teaspoongarlicpowder
1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄4teaspoonturmeric
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredonion,minced 1⁄2cupmincedredbellpepper
5creminimushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andthinlysliced 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1tablespoonsoysauce 1cupfreshorthawedfrozenpeas 4cilantroorparsleysprigs,forgarnish
1.Inalargebowl,combinethetofu,nutritionalyeast,anddryspicesandmixwell.Setaside. 2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntiltender,about
5minutes.Addthebellpepper,mushrooms,andcarrotandcookuncoveredabout5minuteslonger.Stirinthesoysauce.
3.Addthetofumixtureandstiruntilhotandwellcombined.Addthepeasandstirtocombine.Cook,stirringthemixtureuntilitishotandanyexcessmoisturehasevaporated,about5minutes.
4.Servehotorwarmplatesandgarnishwithsprigsofcilantro.
SoySausageScramble
Makes4servings Whywaitfortheweekendtoenjoythisdeliciousbreakfastdishwhenitiseasytomakeandpackedwithprotein?Youcancookitthenightbeforeandreheatitinthemorning.Ilikeitbestservedwithtoastedbread,butitcanbeusedasawrapfillingifyouwanttotakeyourbreakfastwithyou.Ifyou'renotafanofvegansausage,youcansubstitutechoppedseitanseasonedwithgroundfennelseedandatouchofcayenne.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallsweetyellowonion,minced 1(12-ounce)packagevegansausage,chopped 1poundfirmtofu,drained,crumbled,andsqueezeddry 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonturmeric
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthesausageandcookuntilbrowned,5minutes.
2.Addthetofu,salt,turmeric,andpepper,stirringuntilwellcombined.Cookoverlowheatuntilliquidisabsorbed,about10minutes.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserveimmediately.
BestBrunchInTown
Theterm"brunch"(breakfast+lunch)wasfirstcoinedin1895,connotingatimewhentheelitewhiledawaythebetterpartofaSundayover a table ladenwith food.Thesedays, the traditionhas evolved so that formanypeople relaxingon theweekendincludesgoingtoarestaurantforbrunch.Unlessyouhaveaveganrestaurantnearby,findingveganoptionsonthetypicalrestaurantbrunchmenucanbeachallenge.What'sthesolution?Makethebestbrunchintownrightinyourownkitchen.Nostandinginlineforatable,nocrowdednoisydiningrooms,andnoexpensivetabtopay—youdon'tevenhavetoleaveatip!Bestofall,youcanhaveityourway:rightdowntoyourfavoritepumpkinpancakesorblueberrywaffles.Youcandesignyourbrunchtosuityourlifestyle:acozyandromantictablefortwo,afunfamilyget-together,orevenanexcuseforaparty:invitesomefriendsandserveitupbuffet-style.It'saterrificwaytoentertain.Makeitascasualorfancyasyoulike:serve juice from pitchers intowine glasses, put fresh flowers on the table.Make fresh-bakedmuffins and flavored coffees.Serveafancymaindishsuchasveganeggsbenedictorgoeasyonyourselfwithano-fussoven-bakedcasseroleorfrittata.Setupacerealbarforthekidsorasmoothiebarforteens.Whethersimpleorelaborate,makeitfun.Planaheadandbesuretodelegatesomeoftheworksoyoucanenjoytheday,too.
ScrambledTofuWithChilesAndSalsa
Makes4servings Mild-tastingtofuisaperfectfoilforthechilesandsalsa,whichcanbemildorhot,accordingtoyourpersonalpreference.Enjoythisdishwithtoastorspoonitintoatortillaforazestybreakfastwrap.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredonion,minced 1poundfirmtofu,welldrained,squeezeddry,andcrumbled 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildorhotgreenchiles,drained 2ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 1⁄2cupshreddedveganCheddarcheese(optional)
1cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthetofu,salt,andpepperandcook,stirringoccasionally,untiltofuishotandtheliquidisabsorbed,about8minutes.
2.Stirinthechiles,tomatoes,andCheddar,ifusing.Cook5minuteslonger. 3.Dividethetofumixtureamong4plates,topeachportionwithsalsa,andserve.
Potato-TomatoFrittata
Makes4to6servings Thisfrittatabeginswithalreadycookedpotatoes,soplantomakeitwhenyouhaveleftoverbakedorroastedpotatoesonhand.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallonion,finelychopped 2coldbakedorroastedpotatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundfirmtofu,welldrained 1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast
1tablespoonsoysauce 1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder
2ripeplumtomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila9-or10-inchtartpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcooktosoften,about5minutes.Increasetheheattomedium-high.Addthepotatoesandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookuntilthepotatoesarenicelybrowned,about10minutes,turningthepotatoesfrequently.Transfertoalargebowlandsetaside.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,yeast,soysauce,bakingpowder,1⁄2teaspoonsalt,and1⁄8teaspoonpepper,processinguntilsmooth.Mixthetofumixtureintothepotato-onionmixture.
3.Spreadthemixtureevenlyintothepreparedtartpan.Arrangethetomatoslicesinacirclearoundtheperimeterofthetopofthefrittata.
4.Bakeuntilthecenterisfirmandset,about30minutes.Letthefrittatacoolfor5to10minutesbeforeserving.
RoastedVegetableFrittata
Makes4to6servings ThisveganversionoftheItalianomeletknownasafrittataisespeciallyflavorfulbecauseitismadewithroastedvegetables.Roastyourvegetablesaheadofwhenyouneedthemforeasyassembly.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumsweetyellowonion,finelychopped 1largeYukonGoldpotato,peeledandfinelychopped 1smallredoryellowbellpepper,finelychopped 11⁄2cupsslicedwhitemushrooms
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundfirmtofu,welldrainedandcrumbled 2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 1tablespoonsoysauce 1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder
1.Preheattheovento425°F.Spread1tablespoonoftheoilinthebottomofa9x13-inchbakingpan.Arrangetheonion,potato,bellpepper,andmushroomsinthepananddrizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonofoil.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandplaceintheoven.Roastuntilthevegetablesaretenderandslightlybrownedontheedges,about20minutes.
2.Lightlyoila9-or10-inchtartpanandsetaside.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,yeast,soysauce,andbakingpowderwith1⁄2teaspoonsaltand1⁄8teaspoonpepper,processinguntilsmooth.
3.Inalargebowl,combinethetofumixtureandroastedvegetablesandstirtomixwell.Transferthemixturetothepreparedtartpan,spreadingthemixtureevenly.
4.Bakeuntilthecenterisfirmandset,about30minutes.Letthefrittatacoolfor10minutesbeforeserving.
KissMyGritsBreakfastCasserole
Makes6servings Muchlikepolenta,gritsarecoarselygroundcornkernels.AfavoritebreakfastfoodoftheAmericanSouth,they'regreatinthisflavorfulcasserolethatcanbeassembledaheadoftimeandpoppedintotheovenwhenneeded.Besuretousequick-cookinggrits,notinstantgrits.
1¾cupsunsweetenedsoymilk 1¾cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought Salt 1cupquick-cookinggrits 1⁄2cupshreddedveganCheddarcheese
2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1cupcookedandchoppedtempehbaconorvegansausage 1cupfreshorfrozencornkernels
1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargesaucepan,combinethesoymilkandbrothandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Addsaltto
taste(dependingonthesaltinessofyourbroth)andstirinthegrits.Reducetheheattolowandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthegritsarethickenedbutnotstiff.Turnofftheheatandstirinthecheese,margarine,tempehbacon,andcorn.
3.Scrapethemixtureintothepreparedbakingpan.Spreadevenly,smooththetop,andbakeuntilslightlypuffedandgoldenbrown,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.
Two-TomatoBrunchCasserole
Makes6servings Thissatisfyingmake-aheadcasserole,withfreshandsun-driedtomatoes,isgreatforbreakfastorbrunch,orevenalightsupper.
6ripeplumtomatoes 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1largesweetyellowonion,finelychopped 1⁄2cupmincedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes
1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄2teaspoongroundfennelseed
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1poundfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 21⁄2cupsunsweetenedsoymilk
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1loafItalianbread,cutinto1⁄2-inchcubes
2tablespoonsveganParmesanorParmasio(optional)
1.Cut3oftheplumtomatoesinto1⁄4-inchslicesandsetaside.Finelychoptheremaining3plumtomatoesandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addonionandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthechoppedplumtomatoesandthesun-driedtomatoes.Addthebasil,fennelseed,andcayenneandcookfor5minutes,stirringoccasionally.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsetaside.
3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,soymilk,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Blenduntilsmooth.Arrangethebreadcubesinthepreparedbakingpan.Distributetheonion-tomatomixtureoverthebreadandpouronthetofumixture,usingaforktodistributeevenly.Setasidefor20minutes,oruntiltheliquidisabsorbed.
4.Topthecasserolewiththereservedslicedtomatoes.SprinklewithParmesan,ifusing.Bakeuntilpuffyandlightlybrowned,about45minutes.Letstand10minutesbeforeserving.
SpinachAndMushroomStrata
Makes6servings Youcanpreparethisheartylayeredbreakfastcasseroleaheadoftime.Simplyassemble,cover,andrefrigerateovernight—thenbakeandserve.Insteadofthemushroomsandspinach,youcanmakethestratawithsautéedzucchiniandredbellpeppersorsubstitutecookedchardorkaleforthespinach.Choppedcookedorcannedartichokeheartsmakeagoodadditionaswell.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1largeredonion,finelychopped 3garliccloves,minced 2cupsslicedwhitemushrooms 1(10-ounce)bagfreshbabyspinach 1poundfirmtofu,welldrained 21⁄2cupsunsweetenedsoymilk
1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
5cupscubedFrenchorItalianbread 1cupshreddedveganmozzarella 1⁄4cupgratedveganParmesanorParmasio
1teaspoonsmokedpaprika
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Stirinthegarlic,thenaddthemushroomsandcook,uncovered,untilthemushroomsreleasetheirliquid,about5minutes.Addthespinachandcook,stirring,towiltthespinach,about3minutes.Setaside.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,processthetofuwiththesoymilk,salt,andcayenne.Setaside. 3.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpan.Arrangehalfofbreadcubesinan
evenlayerinsidethepreparedpan.Spoonhalfofthespinach-mushroommixtureoverthebreadandpourhalfofthesoymixtureontop.Sprinklewithhalfthemozzarella.
4.Repeatthelayeringwiththeremainingingredients.Allowthemixturetorestuntiltheliquidisabsorbed,about20minutes.
5.Sprinklethestratawiththeremainingsoymozzarella,Parmesan,andpaprika.Bakeuntilpuffyandlightlybrowned,about45minutes.Allowtostand10to15minutesbeforeserving.
VeganEggsBenedict
Makes6servings MyfriendTalRonnen,atalentedveganchef,developedthisspinonEggsBenedict.Tosavetime,maketheHollandazeSauceadayinadvanceandreheatbeforeserving.
1poundextra-firmtofu,welldrained 3tablespoonsall-purposeflour 1tablespoonnutritionalyeast Pinchturmeric 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 6slicesveganCanadianbaconortempehbacon,homemadeorstore-bought 3Englishmuffins,split 1tablespoonveganmargarine 1largeripetomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
HollandazeSauce 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish
1.Cutthetofuhorizontallyintosix1⁄4-inchslices.Usinga3-inchcookiecutterorringmold,cutthetofuslicesintocircles,reservingtheremainingtofuforanotheruse.
2.Inashallowbowl,combinetheflour,nutritionalyeast,turmeric,salt,andpepper.Mixwell.Dredgethetofuintheflourmixtureandsetaside.
3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermedium-highheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenonbothsides,turningonce,about4minutesperside.Removefromthepanandsetaside.
4.Inthesameskillet,addingmoreoilifneeded,cookthebaconuntilbrownedonbothsides,about2minutesperside.Setaside.
5.ToasttheEnglishmuffinsandspreadwiththemargarine.Placeonemuffinhalfoneachof6plates.Topeachmuffinhalfwithasliceoftomato,followedbyapieceoftofuandasliceofthebacon.SpoonHollandazeSauceontop.Sprinklewithparsleyandserveimmediately.
BountifulBreakfastBurritos
Makes4servings Thesearebreakfastburritosloadedwiththe"works."Filllargeorsmalltortillas,accordingtoyourpreferenceorwhat'sonhand.Servewithextrasalsa,ifdesired.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄4cupchoppedgreenonions
11⁄2cupschoppedfreshspinach
1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1ripetomato,chopped 2tablespoonsdrainedchoppedcannedmildorhotgreenchiles 1⁄2teaspoonchilipowder
1cuppicantesauce 1⁄2cupvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought
8(6-to7-inch)or4(10-inch)flourtortillas
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegreenonionsandspinachandcookfor1minute.Addthetofu,salt,andpepperandcookfor5minutes.Stirinthetomato,chiles,andchilipowder.Add1⁄2cupofthepicantesauceandcookuntilhot,about5minutes.Keepwarmoverlowheat.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremaining1⁄2cuppicantesaucewiththesourcreamandstirtomixwell.Spreadatablespoonfulofthesauceontoeachtortilla.Spoon1⁄2cupofthetofumixturedownthecenterofeachtortilla.Carefullyrolluptortillasandarrangeonplates.Serveremainingpicante-sourcreammixtureontheside.
BurritosBenedict
Makes4servings Ifthemoretraditionalveganeggsbenedictaretoofrou-frouforyou,trythislessfussy,burrito-styleversioninstead.BesuretomaketheHollandazeSauceaheadoftimesotheflavorshavetimetoblend.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 8stripstempehbacon,homemadeorstore-bought 1⁄4cupchoppedgreenonions
1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 1tablespoonnutritionalyeast Pinchturmeric 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1ripetomato,chopped 1cupHollandazeSauce 4(10-inch)flourtortillas
1.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehbaconandcookuntilbrownedandcrispy,1minuteperside.Removefromtheskillet,coarselychop,andsetaside.
2.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addthegreenonions,tofu,nutritionalyeast,turmeric,salt,andpepper.Cookfor5minutes.Stirinthetomatoandcookuntilthemixtureishotandwellblended,about5minuteslonger.
3.Spreadabout2tablespoonfulsoftheHollandazeSauceontoeachtortilla.Sprinkleeachwithonequarterofthechoppedtempehbacon.Spoon1⁄2cupofthetofumixturedowncenterofeachtortilla.
4.Carefullyrollupthetortillasandplaceonaplate.Topeachburritowithaspoonfuloftheremainingsauce.Serveimmediately.
MangoMorningQuesadillas
Makes4servings Thisfunandfruitydishtastesmorelikedessertthanbreakfast,butit'seasy,quick,andagreatwaytostartthedaywithprotein-richtofuandaservingoffruit.Insteadofmangos,youcanusepeaches,pineapple,orotherripefruit.TopwiththeCashewCrèmeforaluxuriousfinish.
8ouncesfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 1⁄4cupagavenectar
1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander
2ripemangos,peeled,pitted,andchopped 8(6-inch)softflourtortillas
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,agavenectar,andcoriander.Processuntilsmooth.Addthemangoandpulsetocombine.Setaside.
2.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoilalargebakingsheet. 3.Arrange4ofthetortillasinasinglelayeronthepreparedbakingsheet.Spreadthetofumixture
evenlyoverthetortillas,coveringthetortillastowithin1⁄2inchoftheedge.Topwiththeremainingtortillas,pressinggently.
4.Bakeuntilthetortillasarelightlybrowned,about7minutes.Transferthequesadillastoacuttingboard.Cutthemintowedgesandserve.
CouscousBrunchCakeWithFreshFruit
Makes4to6servings Thisisoneofmyfavoritebrunchdishes,especiallywhenservingacrowd.Itisdeliciousandsatisfying.Bestofall,itcanbemadeaheadoftimeanditlooksbeautifulwithfreshfruitcascadingdownaroundit.Ifyou'reputtingitonthetablewholeratherthanplatingit,youcancutitandthentopitwiththefruitforeasierserving.
2cupswhitegrapejuice 1cupcouscous 1tablespoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1cupblueberries 2ripepeaches,halved,pitted,andchopped 2teaspoonssuperfinesugar 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthejuicetoaboiloverhighheat.Addthecouscous,sugar,andcinnamon.Reducetheheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthejuiceisabsorbed,about5minutes.
2.Lightlyoilan8-inchspringformpan.Pressthecouscousmixtureintothepreparedpan.Coverlooselyandrefrigerateforatleastanhour.
3.Inalargebowl,combinetheblueberries,peaches,superfinesugar,andlemonjuice.Stirtomixwell.Setasideatroomtemperaturefor30minutes.Toserve,cutthecakeintowedgesandtopeachslicewithsomeofthefruit.
CloseToCottageCheese
Makes2cups Usethisvegancottagecheeseanywayyouwouldusethedairyversion:asafillingforcrêpes(seeVeganDessertCrêpes);spreadonbagels;orspoonedintoabowl,toppedwithfruitandsprinkledwithnuts.
1poundfirmtofu,drained 11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice
11⁄2tablespoonsapplecidervinegar
2teaspoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1teaspoonsalt
1.Steamthetofufor5minutes.Setasidetocool. 2.Transferhalfofthetofutoablenderorfoodprocessor.Addthelemonjuice,vinegar,oil,andsalt
andprocessuntilsmooth. 3.Inalargebowl,mashtheremainingsteamedtofuwithaforkuntilcrumbly.Addthepureedtofu
mixtureandstirtocombine. 4.Coverandchillforatleast1hourbeforeusing.PANCAKES,WAFFLES,ANDFRENCHTOAST
CranberryPancakesWithOrange-MapleSyrup
Makes4to6servings Cranberriesaddsparkletotheselusciouspancakesmadeevenbetterwithadrizzleofwarmmaplesyrupstuddedwithbitsoforange.TempehBaconmakesadeliciousaccompaniment.
1cupboilingwater 1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
1⁄2cupmaplesyrup
1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice
1⁄4cupchoppedorange
1tablespoonveganmargarine 11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
3tablespoonssugar 1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
11⁄2cupssoymilk
1⁄4cupsoftsilkentofu,drained
1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil,plusmoreforfrying
1.Inaheatproofbowl,pourtheboilingwateroverthecranberriesandsetasidetosoften,about10minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.
2.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethemaplesyrup,orangejuice,orange,andmargarineandheatoverlowheat,stirringtomeltthemargarine.Keepwarm.Preheattheovento225°F.
3.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,andsaltandsetaside. 4.Inafoodprocessororblender,combinethesoymilk,tofu,andoiluntilwellblended. 5.Pourthewetingredientsintothedriedingredientsandblendwithafewswiftstrokes.Foldinthe
softenedcranberries. 6.Onagriddleorlargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Ladle1⁄4cupto1⁄3cup
ofthebatterontothehotgriddle.Cookuntilsmallbubblesappearonthetop,2to3minutes.Flipthepancakeandcookuntilthesecondsideisbrowned,about2minuteslonger.Transfercookedpancakestoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherest.Servewithorange-maplesyrup.
SpicedApplePancakes
Makes4servings Thesefragrantpancakesaretheultimateinacomfort-foodbreakfast.What'snottolikeaboutastackoftendermoistpancakeswithatoppingthatsmellslikeapplepie?Insteadofapples,youcansubstituteanotherfruitsuchaspears,plums,orpeaches.
3tablespoonsveganmargarine,melted 3GrannySmithapples,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
4tablespoonssugar 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon
¾teaspoongroundallspice 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup
11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
11⁄2cupssoymilk
Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying
1.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonofthemargarineovermediumheat.Addtheapples,2tablespoonsofthesugar,thelemonjuice,1⁄2teaspoonofthecinnamon,and1⁄4teaspoonoftheallspice.Cook,stirring,tosoftentheapples.Addthemaplesyrupandkeepwarmoverlowheat.
2.Preheattheovento225°F.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,theremaining2tablespoonssugar,thebakingpowder,theremaining1teaspooncinnamon,theremaining1⁄2teaspoonallspice,thenutmeg,andthesalt.Setaside.
3.Inamediumbowl,combinethesoymilkandtheremaining2tablespoonsmargarine.Blenduntilsmooth.Pourtheliquidintothedryingredientsandblendwithafewswiftstrokes.
4.Onagriddleorlargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Ladle1⁄4cupto1⁄3cupofbatterontothehotgriddle.Cookuntilsmallbubblesappearonthetop,about3minutes.Flipthepancakeandcookuntilthesecondsideisbrowned,about2minutes.
5.Transferthecookedpancakestoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherest.Servetoppedwiththeapplemixture.
Ginger-PearPancakes
Makes4servings Thesefragrantanddeliciouspancakesarethecureforacoldanddrearyweekendmorning.Anotherfruit,suchasappleorpeach,maybeusedinsteadofthepear.
2cupsall-purposeflour 2tablespoonssugar 3teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
2cupssoymilk 2tablespoonsveganmargarine,melted 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1ripepear,peeled,cored,andchopped Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying
1.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,andsaltandsetaside. 2.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinethesoymilk,margarine,ginger,andvanilla.Addthewet
ingredientstothedryingredientsandblendwithafewswiftstrokes.Foldinthepear.Preheattheovento225°F.
3.Onagriddleorlargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Ladle1⁄4cupto1⁄3cupofthebatterontothehotgriddle.Cookuntilsmallbubblesappearonthetop,about3minutes.Flipthepancakesandcookuntilthesecondsideisbrowned,about2to3minuteslonger.
4.Transferthecookedpancakestoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherest.
Banana-BlueberryPancakes
Makes4servings Themellow-sweetflavorofbananasisonlysurpassedbythedazzleofjuicyblueberriesinthesescrumptiouspancakes.ServingthemwithBlueberrySaucecanmakeagoodthingbetter.
1ripebanana,mashed 2cupssoymilk 2tablespoonsveganmargarine,melted 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
1⁄2cupquick-cookingoats
2tablespoonssugar 3teaspoonsbakingpowder 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄2teaspoongroundnutmeg
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1cupfreshblueberries Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying
1.Inalargebowl,combinethebanana,soymilk,meltedmargarine,andvanilla,mixingwell.Setaside.
2.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinetheflour,oats,sugar,bakingpowder,cinnamon,allspice,nutmeg,andsalt.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredientsandblendwithafewswiftstrokes.Foldintheblueberries.Preheattheovento225°F.
3.Onagriddleorlargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Ladle1⁄4cupto1⁄3cupcupfulsofbatterontothehotgriddle.Cookuntilsmallbubblesappearonthetop,about3minutes.Flipthepancakesandcookuntilthesecondsideisbrowned,about2to3minutes.
4.Transfercookedpancakestoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherest.
Johnnycakes
Makes4servings Asalong-timepolentalover,IenjoyanythingmadewithcornmealandthesepopularNewEnglandcornmealpancakesarehighonmylist.Servewithaslatherofmargarineandadrizzleofmaplesyrup.Johnnycakescanalsobeservedasasavorysidedishsimilartocornfritters.Simplycutthesugarbyhalfandadd1⁄2cupofthawedfrozencornkernelstothebatter.
1cupyellowcornmeal 1teaspoonsalt 1teaspoonsugar 11⁄2cupsboilingwater,plusmoreifneeded
Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying
1.Inamediumbowl,combinethecornmeal,salt,andsugarandmixwell.Slowlystirinthewater,mixinguntilsmooth.Addupto3tablespoonsofadditionalwaterifthemixtureistoothick.Preheattheovento225°F.
2.Onagriddleorlargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat,addingenoughoiltocoat.Droplargetablespoonfulsofthebatterontothehotgriddleandcookuntilsmallbubblesappearonthetop,about5minutes.Becarefulnottoburn.FliptheJohnnycakesandcookuntilthesecondsideisbrowned,another4to5minutes.
3.TransfercookedJohnnycakestoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherest.
Maple-PecanWaffles
Makes4servings Ifyoueverneededanexcusetobuyawaffleiron,thisisit.Foraddedenjoyment,mirrorthewarmingflavorofmaplesyrupandcrunchypecansinsidethewafflesbytoppingthemwithmoreofthesame.Youcanusethesamebattertomakepancakes,ifthey'remoretoyourliking.
1¾cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄3cupcoarselygroundpecans
1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
11⁄2cupssoymilk
3tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 3tablespoonsveganmargarine,melted
1.Lightlyoilthewaffleironandpreheatit.Preheattheovento225°F. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,pecans,bakingpowder,andsalt.Setaside. 3.Inamediumbowl,whisktogetherthesoymilk,maplesyrup,andmargarine.Addthewet
ingredientstothedryingredientsandblendwithafewswiftstrokes,mixinguntiljustcombined. 4.Ladle1⁄2to1cupofthebatter(dependingontheinstructionswithyourwaffleiron)ontothehot
waffleiron.Cookuntildone,3to5minutesformostwaffleirons.Transferthecookedwafflestoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherestofthewaffles.
PumpkinWafflesWithCranberrySyrup
Makes4servings Thesedeliciouswafflesareespeciallyfuntomakeduringtheholidayswhenthefamilyishomeandlazymorningsaffordtheopportunitytolingeroveraspecialbreakfast.Thebattercanalsobeusedtomakegreatpancakes.
1⁄2cupwholeberrycranberrysauce
1⁄3cupcranberryjuice
2tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 1tablespoonveganmargarine 1¾cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄3cupsugar
1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundginger
1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg
1cupsoymilk 1⁄2cupcannedsolid-packpumpkin
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1.Inasmallsaucepan,heatthecranberries,cranberryjuice,maplesyrup,andmargarineovermediumheat.Cook,stirring,untilhotandwellblended,about5minutes.Keepwarmoververylowheatuntilreadytoserve.
2.Lightlyoilthewaffleironandpreheatit.Preheattheovento225°F.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,salt,cinnamon,ginger,allspice,andnutmeg.Setaside.
3.Inaseparatelargebowl,whisktogetherthesoymilk,pumpkin,oil,andvanillauntilwellblended.Addtheliquidingredientstothedryingredientsandblendwithafewswiftstrokesuntiljustcombined.
4.Ladle1⁄2cupto1cupofthebatter(dependingontheinstructionswithyourparticularwaffleiron)ontothehotwaffleiron.Cookuntildone,3to5minutesformostwaffleirons.Transfercookedwafflestoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilemakingtherestofthewaffles.
Lemon-KissedBlueberryWaffles
Makes4servings Theselightandflavorfulwafflesareasummertimetreat.Remembertoleavesomelumpsinthebattertokeepthewafflestender.Youcanusethesamebattertomakepancakes.
11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats
1⁄4cupsugar
3teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1teaspoongroundcinnamon 2cupssoymilk 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonlemonzest 1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted
1⁄2cupfreshblueberries
1.Lightlyoilthewaffleironandpreheatit.Preheattheovento225°F.
2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,oats,sugar,bakingpowder,salt,andcinnamon.Setaside. 3.Inaseparatelargebowl,whisktogetherthesoymilk,lemonjuice,lemonzest,andmargarine.
Addthewetingredientstothedryingredientsandblendwithafewswiftstrokes,mixinguntiljustcombined.Foldintheblueberries.
4.Ladle1⁄2to1cupofthebatter(dependingontheinstructionswithyourwaffleiron)ontothehotwaffleiron.Cookuntildone,3to5minutesformostwaffleirons.Transferthecookedwafflestoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherest.
VeryVanillaFrenchToast
Makes4servings TopwiththeBlueberrySauceorwarmmaplesyrupmixedwith1⁄2teaspoonofvanillaextractadded.ExtracookedFrenchtoastmaybefrozen,thenpoppedintothetoasterormicrowavetoenjoylateron.Foravariation,"topwithslicedfreshfruitorawarmfruitcompote.
1(12-ounce)packagefirmsilkentofu,drained 11⁄2cupssoymilk
2tablespoonscornstarch 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 2teaspoonssugar 11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
8slicesday-oldItalianbread Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying
1.Preheattheovento225°F.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,soymilk,cornstarch,oil,sugar,vanilla,andsaltandblenduntilsmooth.
2.Pourthebatterintoashallowbowlanddipthebreadinthebatter,turningtocoatbothsides. 3.Onagriddleorlargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.PlacetheFrenchtoaston
thehotgriddleandcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,turningonce,3to4minutesperside. 4.TransferthecookedFrenchtoasttoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecooking
therest.
FrenchToastWithCaramelAppleTopping
Makes4servings Thecaramelappletoppingcanbeasecretweapontorouseanylatesleepersinyourhouse—thefabulousaromaishardtoresist.
1⁄2cupplus2teaspoonslightbrownsugar
3tablespoonsveganmargarine 4GrannySmithapples,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1⁄2cuppuremaplesyrup
1cupsoymilk 1⁄3cupall-purposeflour
1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract
8slicesbreadofchoice Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying
1.Preheattheovento225°F.Inalargeskillet,heat1⁄2cupofthesugarovermedium-lowheat.Cook,stirringconstantly,untilthesugarmeltsandbeginstocaramelize.Addthemargarineandcontinuestirringtoblend.Addtheappleslicesandstirtocoat.Addthemaplesyrupandsimmeroverlowheatuntiltender,stirringoccasionally,about7minutes.Removefromheatandcovertokeepwarm.
2.Inashallowbowl,whisktogetherthesoymilk,flour,cinnamon,vanilla,andtheremaining2teaspoonssugar.Dipthebreadinthebatter,turningtocoatbothsides.
3.Onagriddleorlargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.PlacetheFrenchtoastonthegriddleandcookuntilgoldenonbothsides,turningonce,3to4minutesperside.
4.TransferthecookedFrenchtoasttoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherest.Servewiththeappletopping.
PeanutButterAndBanana–StuffedFrenchToast
Makes4servings InspiredbyElvis'sfavoritesandwich,thisthickandflavorfulFrenchtoastisbestmadewithasturdyFrenchorItalianbread.IfyouusethesmallerFrenchbaguette,you'llneed16slices,butifyouusethelargerItalianloaf,8shouldsuffice.Servewarm,sprinkledwithconfectioners'sugar,freshstrawberriesorslicedbanana,andmaplesyrup.Almondorcashewbuttercanbeusedinsteadofpeanutbutter,ifyouprefer.
1ripebanana 1⁄2cupcreamypeanutbutter
1⁄4cuplightbrownsugar
2teaspoonspuremaplesyrup 16slicesFrenchbreador8slicesItalianbread,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices
1cupsoymilk 3tablespoonsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2tablespoonsveganmargarine,plusmoreifneeded
1.Inamediumbowl,mashthebanana.Addthepeanutbutter,sugar,andmaplesyrup,stirringtomixwell.Preheattheovento225°F.
2.Spread1to2tablespoonsofthepeanutbutter-bananamixtureontohalfofthebreadslices,thentopeachwithoneoftheremainingbreadslices.
3.Inashallowbowl,whisktogetherthesoymilk,flour,andvanilla.Placeasandwichinthebatter.Letitsoakforabout5seconds.Turnthesandwichoverandletitsoakanother5seconds.Repeatwiththeremainingsandwiches.
4.Onagriddleorlargeskillet,meltthemargarineovermediumheat.Cookthestuffedbreadslicesuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,about4minutesperside.TransferthecookedFrenchtoastwarmtoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherest.
CEREALS
Granola
Makesabout8cups Homemadegranolaismoreeconomicalthancommercialbrandsandtastesbetter,too,becauseyoumakeitfreshyourselfandyoucancustomizetheingredients,withdifferentadditionssuchasdriedblueberries,cranberries,orgojiberriesinplaceoftheraisinsorusingwalnutsorpecansinsteadofalmonds.
51⁄2cupsold-fashionedoats
11⁄2cupssliveredalmonds
1⁄2cupshelledsunflowerseeds
1cupgoldenraisins 1cupshreddedunsweetenedcoconut 1cuppuremaplesyrup 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice
Pinchsalt
1.Preheattheovento325°F.Spreadtheoats,almonds,andsunflowerseedsina9x13-inchbakingpanandplaceintheovenfor10minutes.
2.Removefromtheovenandreducethetemperatureto300°F.Addtheraisins,coconut,maplesyrup,cinnamon,allspice,andsaltandstirtocombine.
3.Returnthepantotheovenandbakefor15minutes,oruntilthemixtureiscrispanddry.Becarefulnottoburn.
4.Removefromovenandletcoolcompletely,30minutes.Transfertoanairtightcontainerandstoreintherefrigeratorwhereitwillkeepforseveralweeks.
Granola-InfusedOatmeal
Makes4to6servings Sure,youcouldsprinklesomegranolaontopofabowlofoatmeal,butthat'snottheideal.Whenyouaddthegranolatotheentirepotandletitsit,thegranolasoftensupanditsflavorpermeatestheoatmeal,givingitaddedlayersofflavor.Ifyoustillwantthatcrunchofgranolaontop,thengoforit.
4cupswater 1¾cupsold-fashionedoats 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
¾cupvegangranola,homemade(seeGranola)orstore-bought
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Reducetheheattolow,stirintheoats,cinnamon,andsalt.Simmerfor5minutes,stirringoccasionally.
2.Removefromtheheatandstirinthegranola.Coverandletstandforabout3minutesbeforeserving.
Cran-AppleOatmeal
Makes4to6servings Thesweetsparkleofapplesandcranberriesturnseverydayoatmealintoaspecialtreat.Asprinkleoftoastednutsandadrizzleofmaplesyrupontopmakeitextra-special.
2cupswater 2cupsapplejuice 2cupsold-fashionedoats 1tablespoonlightbrownsugar 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1FujiorGalaapple,peeled,cored,andshredded 1⁄4cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethewaterandapplejuiceandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Reducetheheattolow,stirintheoats,sugar,cinnamon,andsalt.Simmerfor5minutes,stirringoccasionally.
2.Removefromtheheatandstirintheappleandcranberries.Coverandletstandforabout3minutesbeforeserving.
MorningPolentaWithADrizzleOfMapleSyrup
Makes4servings Longbeforepolentabecamethedarlingofthedinnertable,itwasknownasporridgeandservedforbreakfast.Ifyoupreferyourbreakfastonthesavoryside,simplyomitorreducetheamountofmaplesyrup.
4cupswater 1teaspoonsalt 1cupyellowcornmeal 2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addthesaltandwhiskinthecornmeal.Reduceheattolow.Cook,stirring,untilthewaterisabsorbed,about15minutes.
2.Turnofftheheatandstirinthemargarine.Spooninto4bowls,drizzlewiththemaplesyrup,andserve.
BreakfastBulgurWithPearsAndPecans
Makes4servings Bulgurisanutty-tastingquick-cookinggrainthatisusedtomaketabbouleh.Hereitistransformedintoahotandheartybreakfastcereal.
2cupswater 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1cupmediumbulgur 1tablespoonveganmargarine 2ripepears,peeled,cored,andchopped 1⁄4cupchoppedpecans
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addthesaltandstirinthebulgur.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthebulguristenderandliquidhasabsorbed,about15minutes.
2.Removefromtheheatandstirinthemargarine,pears,andpecans.Coverandletsitfor12to15minutesmorebeforeserving.
Dawn'sEarlyCouscous
Makes4to6servings Letthesunriseonanewkindofbreakfasttreat.Borrowsomecouscousfromyourdinnertimepantry,simmeritsweetwithjuice,andloaditupwithyourfavoritenutsandfruit.Flaxseedsarehighlyperishable,sostorethemintherefrigeratorinatightlysealedcontainer.
3cupsapplejuiceorwhitegrapejuice 2cupscouscous 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
Salt 1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberriesorotherdriedfruit
1⁄3cupchoppedwalnutsortoastedsliveredalmonds
1tablespoongroundflaxseed
1.Inalargesaucepan,bringtheapplejuicetoaboiloverhighheat.Addthecouscous,cinnamon,andsalttotaste.Stirinthecranberries,cover,andturnofftheheat.
2.Letthecouscousstandfor10minutes.Stirinthewalnuts,sprinklewiththeflaxseeds,andservehot.
BREAKFASTSIDES
AppleCoffeeCake
Makes6to8servings Thisisayummyweekendbreakfasttreatthatisalsogreattoincludeonabrunchtable.Sinceittakesaboutanhourtobake,youmightwanttogetupearlytopopitintheoven—justdon'tfallbacktosleep!Ifyouwanttodressitupalittle,alightdustingwithconfectioners'sugarwouldbeanicetouch.
1GrannySmithapple,peeled,cored,andshredded 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1cupsoymilk 1⁄4cupcanolaorgrapeseedoil
2cupsall-purposeflour ¾cupsugar 1tablespoonbakingpowder 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Inamediumbowl,combinetheappleandlemonjuiceandtosswelltocoat.Stirinthesoymilkandoil.Mixwellandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,mixtheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,cinnamon,andsalt.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredientsandmixtocombine.
3.Pourthebatterintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about1hour.Coolinthepanonawirerackfor20minutesbeforeserving.
BreakfastBranMuffins
Makes12muffins Thoseseeminglyvirtuousbranmuffinsthatenticeyouatneighborhoodcoffeeshopsareoftenloadedwithbutter,eggs,andtoomuchsugar.Here'stherealdeal,veganstyle—greatbranflavorwithahintoforange,fiber-richandnottoosweet—soyoucanhaveasecondoneandnotfeelguilty.Ifyourbranflakesareespeciallylarge,measurethemoutfirstandthencrushthemintosmallerflakes.
3cupsbranflakescereal 11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour
1⁄2cupraisins
3teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄3cupsugar
¾cupfreshorangejuice 1⁄4cupcanolaorgrapeseedoil
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila12-cupmuffintinorlineitwithpaperlinersandsetaside.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethebranflakes,flour,raisins,bakingpowder,cinnamon,andsalt. 3.Inamediumbowl,combinethesugar,orangejuice,andoilandmixuntilblended.Pourthewet
ingredientsintothedryingredientsandmixuntiljustmoistened. 4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin,fillingthecupsabouttwo-thirdsfull.Bakeuntil
goldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedintoamuffincomesoutclean,about20minutes.Servewarm.
Banana-WalnutBreakfastMuffins
Makes12muffins Here'severythingyoulikeaboutbanananutbreadincutelittlemuffins.Muffinsfreezewell,sodon'thesitatetomakeabatchontheweekendandfreezesomeforatastysurpriselaterintheweek.
1cupall-purposeflour ¾cupwholewheatflour 1⁄2cupsugar
2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonbakingsoda
1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts
2tablespoonsgroundflaxseeds 2ripebananas,mashed 1⁄4cupapplejuice
3tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil
1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila12-cupmuffintinorlineitwithpaperlinersandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheall-purposeflour,wheatflour,sugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,
salt,walnuts,andflaxseed. 3.Inamediumbowl,combinethebananas,applejuice,andoil.Mixuntilwellblended.Addthewet
ingredientstothedryingredientsandstirjustuntiltheflourismoistened.Donotovermix. 4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,20to25minutes.Serve
warm.
Two-PotatoHash
Makes4servings VisionsofaSundaymorninghashbreakfastofteninspiresmetoaddafewextrapotatoesintheovenonaSaturdayeveningandI'malwaysgladIdid.Ifyou'renotafanofsweetpotatoes,useallwhitepotatoesinstead.Thawedandchopped,frozenveggieburgersmaybeusedinsteadoftheseitan.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumredoryellowbellpepper,chopped 1cookedmediumrussetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1cookedmediumsweetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2cupschoppedseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inlargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepper.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.
2.Addthewhitepotato,sweetpotato,andseitanandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,uncovered,untillightlybrowned,stirringfrequently,about10minutes.Servehot.
Pan-FriedSpuds
Makes4servings Trulyoneofthemostdeliciousoptionsforbreakfastispan-friedpotatoes,alsoknownashomefries.Foravariation,leaveoutthebellpepperifyoulikeoraddasplashoflemonjuiceandsomeoregano.Thesepotatoesareagreataccompanimenttoatofuscramble.
3tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,minced 1smallredbellpepper,chopped 3leftoverbakedpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
1⁄2teaspoonsweetorsmokedpaprika
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.
2.Addthebellpepperandcookfor2minutestosoftenslightly.Addthepotatoesandpaprikaandseasonwithsaltandpepper.Cookuntilnicelybrowned,turningoccasionally,about15minutes.Servehot.
HashBrownPotatoes
Makes4servings Unlikehomefries,whichcanbemadewithcookedpotatoes,hashbrownsaremadewithshreddedrawpotatoesandfriedkindoflikealargepotatopancake.Servewithscrambledtofuandtempehbaconforaheartybreakfastorbrunch.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 11⁄2poundsrussetpotatoes,peeledandshredded(about3cups)
1⁄2cupshreddedsweetyellowonion
1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthepotatoes,onion,salt,andpepper.Stirtocombine,thenpressdownwithaspatulatoformacake.Cookuntilthepotatoessoftenandbecomegoldenbrownonthebottom,about12minutes.
2.Loosenthepotatoesfromthepanwithaspatulaandflipthemoverontoalargeplate.Slidethepotatoesbackintothepantobrowntheotherside,about10minuteslonger.Servehot.
TempehBacon
Makes4servings Thethinneryoucancutthetempeh,thecrisperandtastiertheresults.Liquidsmokeaddsasmokyflavortothetempehstrips.Lookforitinwell-stockedsupermarkets.Inadditiontomakingaheartybreakfastsidedishforpancakes,waffles,andscrambles,thesestripsareidealformakingBLTsandothersandwiches.
8ouncestempeh 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 2tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄2teaspoonliquidsmoke
1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Setasidetocool,thenpatdryandcutitinto1⁄8-inchstrips.
2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehslicesandfryonbothsidesuntilbrowned,about3minutesperside.Drizzlewiththesoysauceandliquidsmoke,beingcarefulnottosplatter.Turnthetempehtocoat.Servehot.
Sesame-SoyBreakfastSpread
Makesabout1cup Thiszestyprotein-richspreadisagreatwaytoturnabagelortoastintoanourishingquickbreakfast.Slatheritonandyoucanbeonyourway.
1⁄2cupsofttofu,drainedandpatteddry
2tablespoonstahini(sesamepaste) 2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 2teaspoonsflaxseedoil 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmooth.Scrapethe
mixtureintoasmallbowl,cover,andrefrigerateforseveralhourstodeepentheflavor.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.
BreakfastParfaits
Makes4servings Theseprettyparfaitsarelikehavingdessertforbreakfast.Kidslovethemandit'sagreatwaytogetthebreakfastskippersinyourhousetochangetheirways.Foraquickvariation,substituteveganyogurtforthebanana-almondmixtureintherecipe.Changetheflavorbyusingpeanutbutterinsteadofalmondbutter,achoppedpeachorplumtoreplacetheblueberries,ordriedblueberries,gojiberries,orraisinsinsteadofthecranberries.Youcanevenincludealayerofcookedoatmealforaheartyaddition.Ifyoudon'thaveparfaitglasses,usewineglassesorsmalldessertbowls.
2ripebananas 1⁄3cupalmondbutter
2tablespoonspuremaplesyruporagavenectar 11⁄4cupsvegangranola,homemade(seeGranola)orstore-bought
1⁄4cupsweeteneddriedcranberries
1⁄4cupchoppedwalnuts
¾cupfreshblueberries 4freshhulledstrawberries,forgarnish
1.Inafoodprocessororblender,combine1ofthebananaswiththealmondbutterandmaplesyrupandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside.Slicetheremainingbananainto1⁄4-inchslicesandsetaside.
2.Spoonalayerofgranolainto4parfaitglassesorsmallbowls.Topwithalayerofthebanana-almondmixture,followedbyasprinklingofcranberriesandwalnuts,afewslicesofthereservedbanana,andsomeblueberries.
3.Repeatthelayeringuntilalltheingredientsareused.Topeachparfaitwithastrawberryandserveatonce.
Beverages
Thischapterpresentsahostofrecipesforspritzers,coolers,andpunch,whichareintrinsicallyvegan,aswellassmoothies,shakes,andotherdairy-freeblendeddrinksthatwillkeepvegans,andotherswhowanttoavoiddairy,turningthepages. Theonlyequipmentneededtomaketherecipesinthischapterisablender,althoughifyouareintojuicing,youcancertainlymakeyourownjuicestouseinmanyoftherecipes.IpurposelyavoidedtheinclusionofspecificjuicingrecipessinceIdidn'twantreaderstofeeltheyneededtobuyanyspecialequipmenttousethisbook. Juicingcanbeaworlduntoitselfandisoftenespousedtomaximizethenutrientsavailableinvegetablesandfruitstopromotehealth,healing,andvitality.Certainly,manyfreshfruitsandjuicesareusedtomakethesmoothiesinthischapterandIwouldencourageanyoneinterestedinjuicingtoinvestigateitfurtherbyreadingsomegoodbooksonjuicingaswellasresearchingthetypesofjuicersavailabletodeterminewhatsuitsyourlifestyle.Therearedifferenttypesofjuicers,fromcentrifugaltomasticating.Juicingcanalsobedonewithahigh-speedblender,suchasaVita-Mix.Thecostofthemachinesvariesnearlyasmuchasopinionsregardingreliability,user-friendliness,andqualityoftheendresult. Youwillnoticethattheservingyieldsvaryamongtherecipesandthisshouldbetakenintoaccountwhenpreparingthem.Forexample,manyofthesmoothierecipesyieldanywherefromonelargeservingtofoursmallservings,dependingonthevolumecreatedbytheingredients.Somepeopleenjoyquaffingasmoothiefromalargeglassinthemorningorasasnack,whileothersmayprefertodividethebeverageamongseveralsmallerglassestosharewithothers.Punchesandpartydrinksaremeasuredinquartsratherthanservingssoyoucandecidehowmuchtomakedependingonfactorssuchasthesizeofyourglassesandtheotherbeveragesbeingserved. Dependingonwhatingredientsyouuse—fromrefreshingall-fruitconcoctions,torichdelightsmadewithchocolateandcoconutmilk—smoothiescanbeashealthfulorasdecadentasyoulike.Blendinascoopofnon-dairyicecream,andyouhaveacreamyveganmilkshake.Eventhepopularblendedcoffeeandteaspecialtydrinkscanbeenjoyedvegan-style.Mochalatteanyone? =fastSMOOTHIESANDBLENDERDRINKS
PeanutButterAndBananaSmoothie
Makes2servings Ifyounormallyskipbreakfast,consideracoolandcreamysmoothietojumpstartyourmorning.Sincebananasarerichinpotassiumandothernutrientsandpeanutbutterisagoodsourceofprotein,thisthickanddelicioussmoothieisagreatwaytostarttheday.
2cupschilledplainorvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk 2frozenripebananas,cutintochunks 1⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter
Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.
Serveimmediately.
TropicalSmoothie
Makes2to4servings Thiscoolcreamysmoothieisarefreshingtasteofthetropics.Thisrecipemakesalot,sosharethewealth.
1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutintochunks 1cupfreshorcannedpineapple 1ripebananadiced 1cuppineapplejuice,chilled 1cupunsweetenedlow-fatcoconutmilk,chilled 6icecubes
Inblenderorfoodprocessor,blendmangountilsmooth.Addremainingingredientsandblenduntilslushy.Serveimmediately.
SmoothieTips
•Chillyouringredientsbeforeyoustart.•Keepastashofbananas in the freezer.Cutpeeled ripebananas intochunksandstore theminzip-top freezerbags.Use insmoothiestoaddcreaminess,sweetness,andnutrition.•Usefrozenberriesorfreezefruitjuiceinanicecubetraytothickensmoothies.•Makeextra to store in the refrigerator for twice the smoothiewithhalf thework—justbe sure to shakeor stirwellbeforeserving.•Adda tablespoonofgroundflaxseed—it's rich inessentialomega-3fattyacidsand ismoredigestible(andprovidesabettertexturetothesmoothie)whenfinelyground.Youcanaddabitofflaxseedoil,ifyouprefer.•Includesomeacaijuice(availableinsupermarketsandnaturalfoodstores)foradeliciousboostofantioxidants.•Enhancetheflavorwithasplashofvanillaorotherextract.•Trydifferentflavoroptions;swappingfruitjuice,soymilk,almondmilk,ricemilk,orcoconutmilkfortheliquidcalledfor.•Forahotweathertreat,pouryourfavoritefruitsmoothiemixtureintoicepopmoldstomakehealthyfrozensnacks.
StoneFruitSmoothie
Makes2servings Mixandmatchyourfavoritestonefruitswhentheyareripeandinseasonforadelightfulblushofasmoothie.
2ripepeaches,halvedandpitted 1ripeplum,halvedandpitted 1ripeapricot,halvedandpitted 1cupchilledplainorvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk 3icecubes
Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmooth.Pourintoglassesandserveimmediately.
SmoothiesInWinter
Makes2to3servings Becausetheyareusuallyrichwithfreshfruit,smoothiesalwaysseemedlikearitualofsummer.EversinceIstartedmakingtheseamazingpumpkinconcoctions,Inowregularlyenjoyseasonalsmoothiesbeginningwiththefirstchillofautumnandonthroughthewinter.Makeadoublebatchandserveitinsteadofeggnogatyournextholidaygathering.
¾cupcannedsolid-packpumpkin 1frozenripebanana,cutintochunks 1⁄3cuppuremaplesyrup
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundnutmeg
2cupschilledplainorvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethepumpkin,banana,maplesyrup,vanilla,cinnamon,1⁄4teaspoonofthenutmeg,and1cupofthesoymilk.Blenduntilsmooth.Addtheremainingsoymilkandblenduntilsmooth.
2.Pourintoglassesandsprinklethetopswiththeremaining1⁄4teaspoonnutmeg.Serveimmediately.
Strawberry-BananaSmoothie
Makes2servings Ifyourstrawberriesarelessthanperfectlysweet,addtheoptionalstrawberryjamtoampupthestrawberryflavor.Smoothiesmakeagreatafter-schoolsnackforkids:they'rerefreshingandsatisfyingwithoutbeingtoofilling,andit'sagreatwaytogetthemtoeatfruit.
11⁄2cupsfreshhulledorfrozenstrawberries
1frozenbanana,cutintochunks 2cupschilledplainorvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk 2teaspoonsstrawberryjam(optional)
Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethestrawberries,banana,soymilk,andstrawberryjam,ifusing,andblenduntilsmooth.Serveimmediately.
FreshCherrySmoothie
Makes2servings Whenfreshcherriesareinseason(andreasonablypriced),Ican'thelpbutbuymorethanIthinkcaneveruse,andthey'restillsomehowgonewithinafewdays.Thissmoothieisonewaytoenjoythislusciousfruit.Ifcherriesareunavailable,useblueberriesorstrawberries.
1⁄3cupunsaltedrawcashews
11⁄4cupschilledplainorvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk
1tablespoonpuremaplesyruporagavesyrup 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1cupfreshcherries,pitted
1.Inahigh-speedblender,grindthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthesoymilk,maplesyrup,andvanilla,andblenduntilsmooth.Addthecherriesandblenduntilthickandcreamy.
2.Pourintoglassesandserveatonce.
CreamyOrangeSmoothie
Makes2servings IfyouwereafanofthosefrozenorangeCreamsicles,thenyouprobablywon'tagreethatthisluscioussmoothieservestwo—you'llwantitallforyourself.
11⁄2cupschilledfreshorangejuice
1cupveganvanillaicecream 1⁄2cupicecubes
Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredients,andblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.
Pourintoglassesandserveimmediately.
PurpleHazeFruitSmoothie
Makes2servings Blueberriesanddatescombinewithmangoandbananatocreateadeliciousfruityblendthatispositivelypurple.
1cupfreshorfrozenblueberries 1freshripemango,peeled,pitted,cutintochunks 2dates,pittedandchopped 2frozenripebananas,cutintochunks 1cupchilledalmondmilkorothernondairymilk
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheblueberries,mango,anddatesandblenduntilsmooth. 2.Addthebananasandalmondmilkandblenduntilthickandcreamy.Serveimmediately.
PapayaParadiseSmoothie
Makes2servings Onesipofthisrefreshingtropicalsmoothieandyou'llfeellikeyou'reinparadise.Bestofall,inadditiontoitsdelectableflavor,thissmoothieisloadedwithhealthfulnutrientssuchasvitaminCandpotassium.Besuretofreezebananasforsmoothieswellinadvanceofmakingthemsoyouhavethemonhandwhenthesmoothiemoodstrikes.Iffreshpapayasareunavailable,youcansubstitutefreshmangosorusedriedpapayathathasbeensoakedinwarmwaterforabout10minutestosoften.
2freshripepapayas,peeled,seeded,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice
2frozenripebananas,cutintochunks 1⁄2cupchilledpineapplejuice
1⁄2cupchilledunsweetenedcoconutmilk(optional)
Freshstrawberriesorpineapplechunks,forgarnish(optional)
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethepapayas,bananas,pineapplejuice,andcoconutmilk,ifusinguntilwellblended.
2.Pourintoglassesandgarnishwithstrawberriesorpineapplechunks,ifusing.Serveimmediately.
FavoriteFruitSmoothie
Makes2servings Smoothiesareasversatileasyourimaginationandtheingredientsathand.Trydifferentcombinationsoffruit,juice,andotheringredientstocomeupwithyourownsignatureblend.Thisone,withmango,strawberries,banana,andorangejuiceisoneofmyfavorites.
1ripemango,peeled,seeded,andcutintochunks 1cuphulledfreshstrawberries 1cupchilledfreshorangejuice 1frozenripebanana,cutintochunks
1.Inablenderfoodprocessor,combinethemango,strawberries,andorangejuice.Blenduntilsmooth.
2.Addthebananaandblenduntilthickandcreamy.Serveimmediately.
IndonesianAvocadoSmoothie
Makes2servings ThepopularIndonesianavocadodrinkknownasalpokatisthickandsatisfying,muchlikeacreamy,mildlysweetmilkshake.Itmaysoundandlookunusual,butafterasiportwo,youmaybehooked—IknowIwas.InIndonesia,thedrinkismadewithdairymilk,butsoymilkfillsinjustfine.Sometraditionalversionsusenochocolate,whichismypreference,butI'veincludedtheoptionofaddingalayerofchocolatesoymilkforyoutodecide.
1⁄4cupsugar
1⁄4cupwater
1teaspooninstantcoffee 2ripeHassavocados,pitted,peeled,andcutintochunks 11⁄4cupschilledsoymilkorothernondairymilk
1cupcrushedice 1cupchilledchocolatesoymilk(optional)
1.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethewater,sugar,andinstantcoffeeovermediumheat.Simmer,stirring,untilthesugarisdissolved.Setasidetocool,about15minutes.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheavocados,soymilk,reservedsyrup,andiceandblenduntilsmooth.
3.Dividebetween2tallglassesandtopeachwith1⁄2cupofthechocolatesoymilk,ifdesired.Serveimmediately.
ThickAndCreamyMochaShake
Makes2servings Ifyouliketheflavorofchocolateandcoffee,you'lllovethisyummyshake.Besuretoplanaheadsinceyouneedtofreezeyourcoffeeintoicecubestohelpthickentheshake.
1cupchilledplainorvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk 1cupstrongcoffee,frozenintoicecubes 2⁄3cupveganchocolateicecream
2tablespoonschocolatesyrup 1teaspoonsugar,ortotaste 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract
Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilthickandsmooth.Pourintotallglassesandserveatonce.
MangoLassi
Makes2servings ThedelectablefruityyogurtdrinkknownasamangolassicanbefoundonthemenuofmostIndianrestaurants.WhilemuchIndiancuisineisvegetarian,thefactthattheyoftenusedairyproductssuchasyogurtcanputmanyvegetarianitemsofflimitstovegans,includingthelusciouslassi.Nowyoucanassuageyourlassicravingsathomebyusingveganyogurt,availableatnaturalfoodstoresandsomesupermarkets.Youcanuseplainyogurtifyoulike,butIenjoytheextraflavorofvanillaorcoconut.
2freshripemangos,peeledandpitted 11⁄2cupsveganvanillaorcoconutyogurt
1⁄2cupchilledplainorvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk
4icecubes Groundcardamom,forgarnish(optional)
1.Inablender,combinethemangosandyogurtinablenderandblenduntilsmooth.Addthesoymilkandicecubesandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.
2.Pourintoglassesandsprinklewithcardamom,ifusing.Serveimmediately.
RosewaterLassi
Makes1or2servings LookforrosewateratIndianmarketsorgourmetgrocers.ThisdelicateandrefreshingdrinkisutterlysublimeservedwithaspicyIndianmeal.
1cupvanillaveganyogurt 1⁄2cuprosewater
1⁄3cupsuperfinesugaroragavenectar
1⁄2cupchilledplainorvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk
1⁄2cupice
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheyogurt,rosewater,andsugarandblenduntilsmooth.
2.Addthesoymilkandiceandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.Serveimmediately.
Make-Your-OwnAlmondMilk
Makes1quart(41-cupservings) Almondsaresuper-nutritiousnutsthatcanbemadeintoadeliciouscreamyalternativetosoymilk.Sureyoucanbuyalmondmilkatthestore(lookforitnexttothesoymilk),butmakingitfromscratchisasatisfyingexperienceandmoreeconomical.Itisalsolesssweet,sincemanystorebrandscontainaddedsweeteners.Whenyousoakthealmondsovernight,theybecomesofterandmoredigestible.
1cuprawalmonds 4cupswater
1.Placethealmondsinabowlwithenoughwatertocoverandsoakovernight. 2.Drainthealmondsandplacetheminablenderwith2cupsofthewater.Blenduntilsmooth,then
addtheremaining2cupsofwaterandblenduntilverysmooth.Strainthealmondmilkintoabowlthroughafine-meshstraineroracolanderlinedwithcheesecloth.
1.Refrigeratethealmondmilkinatightlysealedjar.Properlystored,itwillkeepfor3to4days.Shakebeforeusing.
Horchata
Makes4servings ThistraditionalMexicandrinkmadewithriceisnaturallydairy-free.
1cuplong-grainwhiterice 1⁄3cupsugar
2cupsboilingwater 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 2cupschilledricemilkorotherdairy-freemilk Groundcinnamon,forgarnish
1.Inablenderorspicegrinder,grindthericetoapowderandplaceitinalargeheatproofbowl.Addthesugar,thenpourtheboilingwateroverthericeandsugar.Setasideatroomtemperatureforanhour.
2.Pourthericemixtureintoablenderorfoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.Addthevanillaandricemilkandblenduntilsmooth.
3.Strainthemixturethroughafine-meshstrainerandserveoverice.Serveimmediatelysprinkledwithcinnamon.
GoodGreenDrink
Makes1or2servings Thisvirtuousverdantbeverageisdownrightsalubrious—italsotastesgreatandisespeciallyrefreshingafteraworkout.Thenaturalsweetnessofthepineapplejuiceprovidestheperfectbalancetothetartnessofthewatercress.Spirulina,aprotein-richsupplementmadefromblue-greenalgae,addsanutritionalwallop.Addachunkorspearoffreshpineappleforalovely(andtasty)garnish.
1cupdicedpeeledcucumber 1⁄2cupwatercress
1tablespoonspirulina(seeheadnote) 1cupchilledpineapplejuice ¾cupice
Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmooth.Serveimmediately.
FESTIVEBEVERAGES
Rum-SpikedSoyNog
Makes4to6servings Veganeggnogisnotonlypossible,it'salsoabsolutelyambrosial.Iusuallystartwithabout3tablespoonsofrumperquartofsoymilk,butusuallyendupaddinganother"oops"ofrumafteratasteortwo.Youcan,ofcourse,leaveouttherumaltogetherifyouprefer.
1quartchilledvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk 1cupvanillaveganicecream 1tablespoonpuremaplesyrup 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 3tablespoonsdarkrum,ormoretotaste 1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg,plusmoretogarnish
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.
2.Pourintoeggnogcupsandgarnishwithnutmeg.Serveimmediately.Alternatively,youcanpreparethenogaheadoftimeandrefrigerateuntilreadytoserve.Justbesuretostirorwhiskitwellbeforeserving.
SparklingPomegranate-LimePunch
Makesabout2quarts Thisprettypunchissweet-tartandrefreshing.Thedazzlingredcolordeckedoutwithbrightgreenlimeslicesmakesitalmostobligatoryatholidayparties.
2cupspomegranatejuice,chilled 2cupswhitegrapejuice,chilled 1(6-ounce)canfrozenlimeadeconcentrate,thawed 3cupsclubsodaorseltzer,chilled 1lime,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1.Inapunchbowl,combinethepomegranatejuice,whitegrapejuice,andlimeadeconcentrate.
2.Pourintheclubsodaandstirtocombine.Garnishwithlimeslices.Serveimmediately.
MulledCider
Makes2quarts Takethechilloffwinterwithasteamingmugofapplecider.Asimmeringpotofciderdoesdoubledutyatanycold-weathergathering—itcheersandwarmsyourguestsanditmakesyourhousesmellwonderfulandinviting.
2cinnamonsticks,plusmoreforgarnish 2teaspoonswholeallspice 2teaspoonswholecloves 2quartsapplecider
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethe2cinnamonsticks,allspice,andcloves.Addtheciderandbringtoboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmerfor10minutes.
2.Pourtheciderthroughastrainerintomugsandgarnisheachwithacinnamonstick.Serveimmediately.
Wassail-InspiredPunch
Makesabout2quarts ThewassailbowlisatraditionalBritishholidaypunchmadewithale,sherry,andspices.Myversionuseslessaleandmorejuice,resultinginakindof"wassaillight."
3cinnamonsticks,brokenintothirds 1teaspoonwholecloves 1⁄2cuplightbrownsugar
1quartapplejuice 2cupscranberryjuice 1⁄4cupfreshlemonjuice
1(16-ounce)bottleale 1⁄4cupsherryorrum(optional)
1orange,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
1.Enclosethecinnamonandclovesinasmallpieceofcheeseclothandtieitwithkitchentwine.Setaside.
2.Inalargesaucepan,combinethesugarandapplejuiceandstirovermedium-highheattodissolvethesugar.Addthecranberryjuice,lemonjuice,ale,andspicebag.Reducetheheattomediumandsimmeruntilhot,about5minutes.
3.Beforeserving,removeanddiscardthespicebagandaddthesherry,ifusing.Garnishwithorangeslicesandserveimmediately.
HolidayCranberryPunch
Makesabout2quarts(81⁄2-cupservings)
Foranonalcoholicversion,useanextraone-halfcupeachofthecranberryjuice,pineapplejuice,andclubsodatoreplacethewine.
31⁄2cupschilledcranberryjuice
11⁄2cupschilledwhitewine
1cupchilledpineapplejuice 3tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 11⁄2cupschilledlemonlimeseltzerorsoda
1lime,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices
Inapitcherorpunchbowlcontainingice,combinealltheingredientsexceptthelimeslices.
Garnishwithlimeslices.Serveimmediately.
HotButter-FreeRum
Makes2to4servings Inspiredbythepotentclassichotbutteredrum,thisversiondigressesfromtheoriginalinanumberofways,fromtheuseofveganmargarineinsteadofbuttertothetastyadditionofapplejuiceandveganvanillaicecream.Warming,bracing,anddelicious,thistoddyisdefinitelyforgrown-ups,unless,ofcourse,youleaveouttherum.
11⁄2cupsapplejuice
1⁄2cupwater
2tablespoonslightbrownsugar 1cupveganvanillaicecream 1teaspoonveganmargarine 2⁄3cupdarkrum
1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
Cinnamonsticks,forgarnish(optional)
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinetheapplejuice,water,andsugarandbringtoaboil,stirringtodissolvethesugar.Reducetheheattoasimmerandstirintheveganicecream,margarine,rum,andcinnamon.Heat,stirring,untilhotandwellblended.
2.Pourinto2largemugsor4smallcups.Serveimmediately,garnishedwithcinnamonsticks,ifdesired.
COFFEE,TEA,ANDCOCOA
SoyLatte
Makes2to3servings Theclassiclattegoesveganwhenyouusesoymilkinsteadofcow'smilk.
11⁄2cupssoymilk
2cupshotstrongcoffee Sugar(optional)
1.Steamthesoymilkusingamilksteamerorheatitinasaucepanandwhiskuntilhotandfrothy.Donotboil.
2.Pourthehotcoffeeintocupsormugs.Addsugar,ifusing. 3.Topwiththehotsoymilk.Serveimmediately.
FrozenSoyCappuccino
Makes2servings It'swonderfulthatmanyboutiquecoffeeshopsnowincludesoymilkasanoptionfortheirblendedcoffeedrinks—butthey'restillexpensive.Savesomecashandmakethemathome.
1⁄4cupsugar
1cuphotespressoorstrongbrewedcoffee 11⁄2cupssoymilkorotherdairy-freemilk
11⁄2cupsicecubes
1.Inaheatproofbowl,combinethesugarandthehotespresso,stirringtodissolve.Refrigeratetheespressomixtureuntilchilled,2hours.
2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethechilledespressomixture,soymilk,andiceandblenduntilsmooth.Serveimmediately.
HotCoffeeMocha
Makes2to4servings Iliketoservethisspecialcoffeeafterabigmealwheneveryoneistoofullfordessertbutwantscoffeeandjustatouchofsomethingsweet.Hereitis—allinonecup.Theservingyieldwilldependonthesizeofthecupormugyouuse.Notthatthistastybrewneedsfurtherembellishment,butaddingadollopofveganwhippedcreamjustbeforeservingmakesitoh-so-special.
2cupsbrewedcoffee 11⁄2cupssoymilkorotherdairy-freemilk
3tablespoonschocolatesyrup 1⁄2teaspoonpurevanillaextract
Groundcinnamon
1.Inalargesaucepan,heatthecoffee,soymilk,andchocolatesyrupovermediumheat.Cook,stirringconstantly,untilitissimmering.Removefromtheheatandstirinthevanilla.
2.Pourintocupsandtopwithadashofcinnamon.Serveimmediately.
Coconut-MochaIcedCoffee
Makes2to3servings Theonlythingbetterthancoffeeandchocolatemaybetheadditionofcoconutmilk.Thissweetandcreamydrinktasteslikeadecadentdessertandislessexpensivethantheonesyoufindatfancycoffeeshops.
2cupsstrongcoffee,chilled ¾cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1⁄4cupchocolatesyrup
1tablespoonsugar 1cupicecubes Toastedshreddedcoconut,forgarnish(optional)
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsexceptthecoconutandblenduntilfrothy.
2.Pourintoglassesandsprinklewithcoconut,ifusing.Serveimmediately.
OrangeAndCinnamon–SpicedCoffee
Makes4servings Thisfragrantspicedcoffeemakesanyoccasionfestive.It'sanespeciallyniceadditiontoaholidaybrunch.
1⁄4cupgroundcoffee
Zestof1orange 1cinnamonstick,broken 4cupswater 2teaspoonssugar
1.Inthebasketofacoffeemaker,combinethecoffee,orangezest,andcinnamon.Addthewaterandbrewthecoffee.
2.Oncethecoffeeisbrewed,stirinthesugarandservehot.
Thai-StyleIcedTea
Makes2to3servings Asvegan-friendlyasmostThairestaurantscanbe,itcanbedifficulttofindonethatservesveganThaiicedtea.Nowyoucanmakeitathome.LookforThaitea(chaThai)atAsianmarkets.Ifunavailable,useblacktea.
3cupshotbrewedThaitea(chaThai)orblacktea 1⁄2cuplightbrownsugar,ortotaste
3cardamompods,crushed,or1teaspoongroundcardamom 1cupplainorvanillasoymilkorotherdairy-freemilk
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethetea,sugar,andcardamomovermedium-highheat.Simmer,stirring,untilthesugarisdissolved.Removefromtheheatandstirinthesoymilk.Strainoutcardamompods,ifusing.
2.Pourtheteaintoapitcherandrefrigerateuntilchilled,about1hour. 3.Serveovericeintallglasses.
Dairy-FreeChai
Makes3to4servings Veganchailattesatthelocalcoffeeshopcanbepricey.Nowyoucanenjoythisfragrantdrinkathomeatafractionofthecost—andnowaitinginline.Looseteacanbeusedtoreplacetheteabags,ifyouprefer.
4cupswater 11⁄2-inchpiecefreshginger,cutinto
1⁄4-inchslices
6cardamompods 1cinnamonstick,brokenintothirds 1⁄4teaspoonblackpeppercorns
1⁄4teaspoonwholecloves
3tablespoonssugar 3blackteabags 1cupplainorvanillasoymilkorotherdairy-freemilk 1⁄2teaspoonpurevanillaextract
1.Inasaucepancombinethewater,ginger,cardamom,cinnamon,peppercorns,andclovesandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmerfor5minutes.Addthesugar,stirringtodissolve.Addtheteabagsandsetasidetosteep,about5minutes.
2.Strainthemixtureintoanotherlargesaucepan,discardingthesolids.Addthesoymilkandvanilla.Simmeroverlowheat,andservehot.Otherwise,refrigerateuntilcoldtoservechilled.
HotCocoa
Makes2servings Hotcocoaiscomfortinacup.Enjoyitanytimeyouneedahug.Swappingsoymilkfordairymilkmakesitvegan.Toturnthiscozybeverageintoadecadenttreat,topwithveganwhippedcream(seeVeganWhippedCream).
2cupsplainorvanillasoymilkorotherdairy-freemilk 2tablespoonsunsweetenedcocoapowder 11⁄2tablespoonssugar
1teaspoonpurevanillaextract
Inasmallsaucepan,combinealltheingredientsovermediumheat,stirringwithawirewhiskuntilhot,about5minutes.Donotboil.Servehotincupsormugs.
SPRITZERSANDCOOLERS
Cranberry-PomegranateSpritzer
Makes2servings Thisrefreshingruby-redspritzerlooksgorgeousinaglassandisloadedwithpotassiumandantioxidants.Itmakesadeliciousandhealthfulalternativetosugarysodaswhenyoucraveadrinkwithfizz.
11⁄2cupschilledcranberryjuice
1⁄2cupchilledpomegranatejuice
1⁄2cupchilledlemon-limeseltzer
Limewedges,forgarnish
1.Dividethecranberryjuiceandpomegranatejuicebetween2tallglasses(withorwithoutice). 2.Topeachwithhalftheseltzerandgarnishwithlimewedges.Serveimmediately.
Coconut-PineappleCooler
Makes2servings Frozenbananaaddscreaminesstothistropicalblenderbeverage.Addasplashofrumifyou'resoinclined.
1cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1cuppineapplejuice 1⁄2cuporangejuice
1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1banana,cutintochunksandfrozen 1cupcrushedice Freshstrawberriesorpineapplechunks,optionalgarnish
Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.Serveimmediately,garnishedwithfruit,ifdesired.
WhiteGrape–CitrusSpritzer
Makes2servings Ifyou'retryingtoweanyourfamilyoffsoda,trythissparklingcoolerinstead.
2cupschilledwhitegrapejuice 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 11⁄2cupschilledlemonlimeseltzer
Lemonorlimewedges,forgarnish
Combinethegrapejuice,lemonjuice,andlimejuiceinapitcherordividebetween2glasses.Addtheseltzerandserveatoncegarnishedwithlemonorlimewedges.
MorningSunshineCooler
Makes2servings Threevibrantjuicescombineforarayofsunshineinaglass.IwasservedajuiceblendsimilartothisinTuscanyandhaveenjoyedthissincemyreturnasareminderofthetrip.Ifyouwanttoaddsomefizz,topitoffwithsomeseltzer.
1cupchilledfreshorangejuice 1cupchilledmangojuice 1⁄2cupchilledcarrotjuice
Icecubes,forserving
Combinealltheingredientsexcepttheicecubesinapitcher.Placetheicecubesin2glasses,pourthejuicemixtureovertheice,andserveimmediately.
Lemon-GingerRefresher
Makes2servings Thecombinationofgingerandlemonmakesthisthirstquencherparticularlyrefreshing.Gingerpasteandgingerjuice,availableinsupermarkets,areeasiertousethanfreshgratedgingerbecausetheydon'tcontainthefibrousbits.
11⁄2teaspoonsgingerpasteorgingerjuice(seeheadnote)
3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2cupschilledapplejuice Icecubes,forserving
1.Combinethegingerpasteandlemonjuiceinapitcherandstirtoblend.Addtheapplejuice. 2.Placeafewicecubesin2glasses,pourthejuicemixtureovertheice,andserveimmediately.
Sauces,Relishes,andCondiments
Theterm"sauce"comesfromawordthatmeans"tosalt."Atitsmostbasic,asauceisaliquidthathasbeenflavoredandthickenedtoenrichandcomplementcertainfoods. Itisbelievedthatroux-basedsauces(madewithflourandfat)werefirstproducedinItalyandbroughttoFranceviaCatherinedeMedici'scooks.Still,itisFrenchcuisinethatgetsthecreditforraisingsauce-makingtoanartform,sinceitwaseighteenth-centuryFrenchchefswhodevelopedandclassifiedahandfulofbasicsaucesfromwhichnumerousothersarederived.ThefivemainsaucesofFrenchcookingarecalledthe"mothersauces"becausetheyprovidethefoundationformakingmanyothersauces.Themothersaucesare:béchamel(amilk-basedwhitesauce),velouté(astock-basedwhitesauce),espagnole(astock-basedbrownsauce),hollandaise(anemulsifiedbuttersauce),andtomato(atomato-basedsauce). Therightsaucecanturnaneverydaymealintoaspectacularevent—justknowingthatdinnerinvolvesaredwinereduction,forexample,tellsgueststhatthey'reinforatreat.Butwhenitcomestomakingsauces,peoplesometimesdrawablank.Somethinktheyaretoodifficultortime-consumingtoprepareandmayrelyoncommercialproducts,whichareunfortunatelyoftenloadedwithsodiumandotheradditives.Othersfallintoruts,servingthesametiredsaucesagainandagain.Andsincemanyclassicsaucescontainanimalproducts,somevegansmaythinkthoserichsaucesmustbeforeverbanishedfromtheirmenus. Thischaptersolvesallthesedilemmas,andmore,withamouth-wateringcollectionofclassicandcontemporarysauces,aswellasmarinades,rubs,relishes,andothercondiments.Inadditiontothesaucesinthischapter,youwillfindsaucesinthisbookthatarecomponentsofmaindishesandotherrecipes,includingpastas.YouwillalsofindaselectionofsaladdressingslocatedinSalads.DessertsaucescanbefoundintheDessertSaucesAndFrostingssection. Whilemanyoftheserecipes,suchassalsas,dressings,andrelishes,arenaturallyvegan,others,suchasclassicbéchamel,hollandaise,andMornaysauce,havebeenretooledtocontainnoanimalproducts.AsJuliaChildoncesaid,asaucecanbe"anythingyouwantittobe."AndIwantminetobevegan. =fastBROWNSAUCES
BasicBrownSauce
Makesabout21⁄2cups
Inspiredbytheclassicespagnolesauce,thisrichbrownsauceissoflavorful,youwillbeamazedathowquickandeasyitistomake.UsethisoneforspecialmealssuchastheStuffedBakedSeitanRoastorButtercupSquashStuffedwithPistachio-ApricotRice.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedyellowonion
1⁄2cupfinelychoppedcarrots
1⁄2cupfinelychoppedcelery
2garliccloves,minced 1⁄4cupall-purposeflour
2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄4cupdryredwine
2tablespoonstomatopaste 1teaspoonmincedfreshbasilor1⁄2teaspoondried
1teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor1⁄2teaspoondried
2tablespoonssoysauce
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,celery,andgarlic.Cook,stirring,untilsoftenedandlightlybrowned,about10minutes.
2.Addtheflourandstirconstantlyuntiltheflourisabsorbedintotheoil.Cookforanotherminuteandadd1cupofthebroth.
3.Whenthemixturethickens,stirintheremaining1cupbroth,thewine,tomatopaste,basil,thyme,andsoysauce.Stiruntilthemixturebecomessmooth.Coverandsimmeroverlowheatfor10minutes.
4.Pureethesauceinthesaucepanwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessorandreturntothepot.Servehot.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.
MakingSaucesVegan
Whilemanysaucesandcondiments,suchaschutneysandsalsas,arenaturallyvegan, therearemanythatarenot.Theseareprimarily thecream-andcheese-basedsauces, sauces thatcall forbeeforchickenstock,andsauces thatare thickenedwithbutteroreggs.Fortunately,thoseareeasilyveganized.Perhapstheeasiestingredientswitchistousevegetablestockinsteadofbeeforchickenstock.Increamsauces,soymilkandotherdairy-freemilksareused toreplacedairymilkandcream.Theclassicbutterandflourrouxiseasilyveganizedbyusingoliveoiloraveganmargarinetoreplacethebutter.Vegetableandbeanpurees,nutbutters,andarrowrootandcornstarchslurriesareotherwaystothickenandenrichvegansauces.
BordelaiseSauce
Makesabout21⁄2cups
ThisrichandflavorfulsauceusesBasicBrownSauceasitsbaseandismadeevenmoredeliciouswiththeadditionofshallotsandwine.It'sgreatservedoverSeitanenCroute
1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄4cupmincedshallots
1⁄2cupchoppedwhitemushrooms
1⁄2cupdryredwine
1⁄2teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor1⁄4teaspoondried
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
2cupsBasicBrownSauce
1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthemushroomsandcook1minute.Addthewine,thyme,andpepperandsimmeruntiltheliquidisreducedbyhalf.
2.Stirinthebrownsauceandsimmeruntilhot.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.
MadeiraSauce
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Thisfull-bodiedbrownsauceismadewithMadeira,alusciousfortifiedPortuguesewinewithaslightlysweetflavor.ItisespeciallygoodservedovertheSeitanenCroutebutcantransformeventhesimplestsautéofseitanslicesintoanextraspecialentrée.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumshallot,minced ¾cupMadeira 2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1tablespoonsoysauce 1teaspoonfreshthymeor1⁄2teaspoondried
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1tablespoonarrowrootpowderorcornstarch 3tablespoonscoldwater Salt
1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotandcookuntilsoftened,about4minutes.AddtheMadeira,broth,soysauce,thyme,pepper,andsimmeruntilreducedbyabouthalf.
2.Removefromtheheatandstrainthesaucethroughameshstrainer.Discardthesolids.Returntothesaucepanandheatovermediumheat.
3.Inasmallbowl,combinethearrowrootandwaterandmixuntilblended,thenstirintothesauce,stirringconstantlyuntilthesaucethickens.Taste,adjustingtheseasonings,addingapinchofsaltifneeded.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.
MushroomSauce
Makesabout21⁄2cups
Thissauceaddsrichmushroomflavortosautéedseitan,tempeh,orveggieburgers,orrecipessuchastheSoy-tanDreamCutletsortheChickpeaandVegetableLoaf.It'salsogreatovermashedpotatoes.Toachieveadarkerbrowncolor,add1⁄2teaspoonofgravyseasoningliquid,suchasKitchenBouquetorGravyMaster,neartheendofcookingtime.Therecipecallsforregularwhitemushrooms,butyoucansubstituteanothervariety,ifyouprefer.
1tablespoonoliveoil 2tablespoonsmincedshallot 6ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices
2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1teaspoonmincedfreshthymeleavesor1⁄2teaspoondried
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonscornstarch 1⁄4cupwater
1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotandcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Addthemushroomsandcook2minuteslonger.Addthebroth,soysauce,parsley,thyme,andsaltandpeppertotasteandbringtoaboil.
2.Inasmallbowl,combinethecornstarchandwaterandmixuntilblended.Reducetheheattolow,whiskthecornstarchmixtureintothesauce,andstiruntilitthickens,about3minutes.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,beforeserving.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.
GoldenMushroomGravy
Makesabout3cups Chickpeaslendmorethantheirgoldencolortothiscreamysauce—theyalsoaddproteinandarepureedandusedtothickenthesauce.Studdedwithslicesofjuicymushrooms,thissauceisgoodservedovertheHerbedMilletandPecanLoaf,theSavoryAmaranthPatties,ortheCouscous-ChickpeaLoaf
1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄3cupchoppedonion
1cupcookedorcannedchickpeas,drainedandrinsed 11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
11⁄2cupsslicedwhitemushrooms
1teaspoonfreshmincedthymeor1⁄2teaspoondried
1teaspoonfreshmincedsavoryor1⁄2teaspoondried
1teaspoonfreshmincedsageor1⁄2teaspoondried
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthechickpeasand1⁄2cupofthevegetablebroth.
2.Transferthemixturetoablenderorfoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside.Inthesamesaucepan,combinetheremaining1cupvegetablebrothwiththemushroomsovermediumheatandbringtoaboil.
3.Reducetheheattolowandstirinthechickpeamixture,thyme,savory,sage,andsaltandpeppertotaste,stirringconstantlytoblend.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.
TOMATO-BASEDSAUCES
FreshTomatoSauce
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Thissmoothsauceisbestwhenmadewithveryripe,flavorfultomatoes.Palesupermarkettomatoesjustdon'tdoitjustice.Usethissaucetoadornfriedpolenta,grilledvegetables,oranythingelsethatwouldbenefitfromfreshtomatoflavor.Addchoppedparsleyorbasil,ifdesired.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumshallot,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 5ripetomatoes,coredandquartered Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotandgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,stirringoccasionally,about3minutes.
2.Stirinthetomatoesandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookuntilthetomatoessoften,about10minutes,thentransfertoablenderorfoodprocessorandpuree.
3.Strainthemixturethroughafine-meshsieveintoalargesaucepan.Discardthesolids.Heatoverlowheatuntilhot.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,thentransfertoacontainer,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.
ChunkyFreshTomatoSauce
Makesabout2cups Thissaucecapturesallthatiswonderfulaboutfreshtomatoesandshouldonlybemadeusingtomatoesattheirseasonalpeak.Tossitwithhotpasta,additionaloliveoil,andfreshbasilforaquickandeasymeal.Italsomakesayummytoppingforbruschetta.
4to5ripetomatoes,cored 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonmincedfreshflat-leafparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Cutan"x"inthebottomofthetomatoesandimmersetheminasaucepanofboilingwaterforabout30secondstoloosentheskin.Removethetomatoesfromthewaterandsubmergetheminabowloficewater.Peeltheskinfromthetomatoes,thencutthemintowedgesandremovetheseeds.
2.Coarselychopthetomatoesandplacetheminamediumbowl.Drizzlewiththeoliveoilandsprinklewithparsley.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandtossgentlytocombine.Serveatroomtemperature.Thissaucetastesbestusedonthesamedaythatitismade.
RoastedYellowTomatoAndPepperCoulis
Makesabout21⁄2cups
Thistantalizingsaucegetsitswonderfulfull-bodiedflavorfromroastingbothtomatoesandbellpeppers,whicharethenpureedintoacoulis,atermforapureedsauce.TheuseofyellowvegetablesandthetouchofpiquancyprovidedbythemustardandvinegarmakethissauceaninterestingalternativetohollandaiseandisthereforeespeciallygoodontheVeganEggsBenedictortheBurritosBenedict.Useittojazzupyourfavoritesteamed,grilled,orroastedvegetablessuchasasparagus,cauliflower,orBrusselssprouts.
3ripeyellowtomatoes,cored 2mediumyellowbellpeppers,halved 1teaspoonDijonmustard 2teaspoonswhitewinevinegar Saltandwhitepepper 3tablespoonsoliveoil,plusextrafortossing
1.Preheattheovento300°F.Inalargebowl,tossthetomatoesandbellpeppersinoliveoil,thentransferthemtoabakingsheet.
2.Roastthevegetablesfor30minutes.Turnoverandroastforanother30minutes.Removefromtheovenandtransfertoablenderorfoodprocessor,pulsingtochop.Addthemustard,vinegar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.
3.Slowlyaddthe3tablespoonsofoil,blendinguntilemulsified.Strainthroughasieveanddiscardthesolids.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveatroomtemperatureortransfertoasaucepanandheatoverlowheatuntilhot.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,thentransfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.
BarbecueSauce
Makesabout21⁄2cups
Usethisrecipeasastartingpointtomakeyourownbarbecuesaucethatyoucantweaktoyourtaste,addingmoreorlesschile,sugar,orotheringredients.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1or2jalapeñosorotherfreshhotchiles,minced 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄2cupsugar
1⁄4cupcidervinegar
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano
1⁄2teaspoonliquidsmoke(optional)
1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,garlic,andchiles.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,sugar,vinegar,salt,andoreganoandcook,uncovered,5minuteslonger.
2.Transferthemixturetoablenderorfoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmooth. 3.Returnthemixturetothesaucepanandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Reduceheattolowand
cook,stirringfrequentlyuntilthick,about20minutes.Stirintheliquidsmoke,ifusing.Servehot.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,thentransfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor3to4days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.
RoastedTomato–RedChileSauce
Makesabout2cups Thisversatilesauceisgreatoverbakedtofu,sautéedpolenta,orMexicanGreenRiceandBeans
8ripeplumtomatoes,halvedlengthwise 1freshredchile,seededandchopped 2garliccloves,chopped 1tablespoonoliveoil 1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Preheattheovento400°F.Placethetomatoescutsideuponabakingsheet.Sprinklewithchile,garlic,oil,andvinegar.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandroastuntilthevegetablesaresoftened,about30minutes.
2.Coolthevegetablemixtureslightly,thentransferittoablenderorfoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmooth.
3.Strainthesaucethroughafine-meshsieve.Removeanddiscardthesolids.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Thesaucemaybeservedatroomtemperatureorheatedinasaucepanoverlowheatandservedhot.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,thentransfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor3to4days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.
RancheroSauce
Makesabout21⁄2cups
Thisrobusttomato-basedsauceisespeciallydeliciousoverpolentaandcanbeusedinthesamewaythatyouwoulduseanysalsaortomatosauce.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedyellowonion
1jalapeño,seededandminced 2garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildgreenchiles,drained 1teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoonchilipowder
1⁄4cupmincedfreshcilantro
1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,jalapeño,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.
2.Stirinthetomatoes,greenchiles,cumin,andchilipowder.Simmer,uncovered,for15to20minutestoallowflavorstoblend.Justbeforeserving,stirinthecilantro.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,thentransfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor3to4days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.
OTHERSAVORYSAUCES
VeganWhiteSauce
Makesabout3cups Unsweetenedsoymilkandveganmargarinereplacethemilkandbutterinthisveganinterpretationoftheclassicwhitesauceknownasbéchamel.Tosswithcookedpastaandvegetablesforacreamypastaprimaveraoruseitasabaseforvegetable-noodlecasserolessuchasthePastitsioortotoptheZucchiniWalnutFritters
1⁄4cupveganmargarine
1⁄2cupmincedshallotoronion
3tablespoonsall-purposeflour 1tablespoondrywhitewine 1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 2cupsunsweetenedsoymilk Dashgroundnutmeg 1bayleaf Saltandfreshlygroundwhitepepper
1.Inamediumsaucepan,heatthemargarineovermediumheat.Addtheshallotandcookuntilsoftened,about4minutes.Donotbrown.
2.Stirintheflourandcook,stirring,untiltheflourisabsorbed.Stirinthewine,broth,soymilk,nutmeg,andbayleafandcook,stirringuntilthickened,about5minutes.
3.Removethebayleafanddiscard.Transferthesaucetoablenderorfoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth,thenreturntothesaucepan.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandheatoverlowheatuntilhot.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.
CreamyCashewSauce
Makesabout3cups Thisrich,flavorfulsaucecanbeusedinmuchthesamewayasyouwoulduseabéchamelorotherwhitesauce.Thetasteandtextureofrawcashewsmakethemidealforavegancreamsauce.Ifcashewsareunavailable,blanchedalmondsmaybeusedinstead.Tossitwithcookedpasta,sautéedvegetables,andfreshherbsforasatisfyingmealorspoonitovertheEggplantFritters.UsethissaucetomaketheFettuccinewithFreshFigsandWalnutsortheCreamyCashewFettuccinewithMushroomsandPeas
1cupunsaltedrawcashews 2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 2cupsunsweetenedsoymilk,plusmoreifneeded Salt Groundcayenne
1.Inablender,processthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthenutritionalyeastand11⁄2cupsofthesoymilkandblenduntilsmooth.Seasonwithsaltandcayennetotaste.
2.Transferthesaucetoamediumsaucepanandheatovermediumheat.Stirthesauceuntilhot,about5minutes.Addmoreofthesoymilkifathinnersauceisdesired.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.
Mornay-StyleCheezeSauce
Makesabout2cups Thiscreamysmoothsaucegetsitscheesyflavorandcolorfromnutritionalyeast,withalittlehelpfromthelemonjuiceandmustard.Itmakesawonderfultoppingforsteamedvegetablesandcanbefoldedintocookedpastaforazestymacandcheeze.ItisalsousedinBakedPastaShellsandBroccoliandCheezyTomatoMacaroni
1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedonion
1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1⁄2cupnutritionalyeast
1⁄8teaspoonturmeric
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespooncornstarchdissolvedin2tablespoonswater 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonyellowmustard
1⁄2cupunsweetenedsoymilk
1.Inasmallsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Stirinthebrothandnutritionalyeast,turmeric,andsaltandpepperandsimmer,stirring,untilthemixturestartstothickenandbubble.Whiskinthecornstarchmixtureandcook,whisking,for1to2minutestothicken.
2.Transferthemixturetoablenderorfoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.Addthelemonjuice,mustard,andsoymilkandblenduntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Returnthesaucetothesaucepanandheatoverlowheat,stirring,untilhot.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,thentransferittoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheat.
HollandazeSauce
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Anyonewhoisfamiliarwithaclassichollandaiseknowsitisanemulsionofeggyolksandmeltedbutter.Whileitseemslikethisclassicsaucewouldbeaformidablechallengetoveganize,Iratherlikethecreamylemonyresultinthisrecipe.UseittomakeVeganEggsBenedictortheBurritosBenedict.It'salsoespeciallygoodoversteamedbroccoliorroastedcauliflowerorasparagus.
¾cupunsaltedrawcashews 3tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 1⁄2cuphotwater
3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonyellowmustard
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonturmeric
Pinchgroundcayenne 3tablespoonsveganmargarine
1.Inahigh-speedblender,processthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthenutritionalyeast,water,lemonjuice,mustard,salt,turmeric,andcayenneandblenduntilsmooth.
2.Inasmallsaucepan,meltthemargarineovermediumheatandaddtothetofumixture.Blenduntilsmooth.Serveasisorreturnthesaucetothesamesaucepanandheat,stirring,overlowheat.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanontopofthestoveoverlowheat.
BearnazeSauce
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Ifyouliketheflavoroftarragon,you'lllovethisvariationonbéarnaisesauce,gracedwithafragrantandflavorfulreductionofwhitewine,tarragon,andshallots.It'sgoodenoughtoeatwithaspoon,butmoreappropriatetouseittoadornsteamed,roasted,orgrilledvegetables.Asparagusorbroccoliarelikelysuspects,butit'salsowonderfulontheRoastedBrusselsSprouts
1⁄4cupdrywhitewine
1⁄4cupwhitewinevinegar
1⁄4cupmincedshallots
3tablespoonsveganmargarine ¾cupunsaltedrawcashews 1⁄3cupwater
1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonturmeric
1tablespoonmincedfreshtarragonor1teaspoondried 2teaspoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethewine,vinegar,andshallotsandsimmerovermediumheatuntilreducedbyhalf,2to3minutes.Addthemargarineandcontinuetosimmeruntilmargarineismelted.Keepwarmoverlowheat.
2.Inahigh-speedblender,grindthecashewstoafindpowder.Addthewater,lemonjuice,salt,andturmericandblenduntilsmooth.
3.Addthehotwinereductionmixturetothecashewmixtureandblenduntilsmooth.Addthetarragonandparsleyandcombineuntiljustblended.Serveimmediately.Ifyoupreferthesaucewarmer,returntothesaucepanandheatslowly,stirring,overlowheat.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheat.
WatercressSauce
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Thissprightlysaucefeaturesthevividgreencolorandpepperyfreshtasteofwatercress.Iespeciallyliketoserveitoversimplebakedpotatoesortofuortotosswithnoodles,notjusttoaddgreatflavorbutalsoforthedramaticcolorcontrast.UseittotopthePotatoesStuffedwithFennelandPeas
2tablespoonsoliveoil 2tablespoonschoppedshallot 1garlicclove,chopped 1tablespoonwhitewinevinegar 1largebunchwatercress Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Water,ifneeded
1.Inasmallsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotandgarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Removefromtheheatandstirinthevinegar.Setaside.
2.Inamediumsaucepanofboilingwater,blanchthewatercressforabout2minutes.Runundercoldwateranddrainwell.
3.Transferthewatercresstoablenderorfoodprocessor.Addtheshallotmixtureandprocessuntilsmooth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Addasmallamountofwater,atablespoonatatime,ifthesauceistoothick.
4.Returnthesaucetothesaucepanandheatovermediumheatuntilhot.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.
Miso-TahiniSauce
Makesabout11⁄3cups
Trythissavorysauceoverroastedorgrilledvegetables,riceandbeans,orbakedtofuortempeh.
1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)
1tablespoonmellowwhitemisopaste 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonsoysauce 1cupwater
1.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethetahini,misopaste,lemonjuice,andsoysauceandheatoverlowheat.Addthewateralittleatatime,stirringconstantly,untilsmooth.
2.Cookuntilheatedthrough,about10minutes.Donotboil.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.
Lemon-BasilSauce
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Thislivelysauce,pungentlyredolentofgarlic,lemon,andbasil,canbeusedasatoppingforsautéedorbakedtofuorgrilledorroastedvegetables.Iespeciallylikeitovergrilledportobellomushroomsandrice.
2tablespoonsoliveoil 3mediumshallots,minced 2garliccloves,minced 2tablespoonscapers 1cupdrywhitewine 1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought
3tablespoonsveganmargarine 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonsmincedfreshbasil
1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandgarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Addthecapersandcookfor1minute.
2.Stirinthewhitewineandbrothandsimmeruntiltheliquidisreducedbyhalf,about5minutes.Stirinthemargarine,lemonjuice,andbasil.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.
NO-COOKSAUCES
RemouladeSauce
Makesabout11⁄4cups
ThiszestyveganizedremouladeismodeledaftertheCreoleversionoftheclassicFrenchsauce.Itisanaturalaccompanimenttofriedgreentomatoesandisalsogoodasacondimentforveggieburgers.InDenmark,remouladeisapopulardipforFrenchfries.
¾cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 3tablespoonsketchup 1mediumshallot,minced 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1tablespoonchoppedcapers 2teaspoonsfinelychoppedpickle 1teaspoonDijonmustard 1⁄2teaspoonsmokedpaprika
1teaspoonmincedfreshtarragonorchervilor1⁄4teaspoondried
Tabascosauce Salt
1.Inamediumbowl,combinethemayonnaise,ketchup,shallot,parsley,capers,pickle,mustard,paprika,andtarragon.SeasonwithTabascoandsalttotaste,stirringtoblendwell.
2.Coverandrefrigeratefor30minutesbeforeservingtoallowflavorstoblend.Ifnotusingrightaway,keepcoveredintherefrigerator.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.
TamarindSauce
Makesabout1¾cups Tamarindpasteaddsasweet-tartflavorandgorgeousreddish-mahoganycolortofoods.ItcanbefoundinIndianmarketsandgourmetgrocersandisoftensoldasareadytousepasteorinblockform,whichstillcontainsfibersandseeds.Ifusingtamarindinblockform,soakthetamarindinthewaterfor15minutes,thenstrainthroughasievetoremovefibersandseedsbeforeusing.
2tablespoonstamarindpaste 1cupwarmwater,plusormoreifneeded 1⁄3cuppitteddates
1⁄3cupsugar
1teaspoonsalt 1teaspoongroundginger 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredients,andprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andaddmorewaterifneededfordesiredconsistency.
2.Transfertoasmallbowl.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.
VeganAioli
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Aioliisagarlic-flavoredmayonnaisethatoriginatedinProvence.ItgetsitsnamefromtheFrenchwordforgarlic,ail.Itmakesawonderfuldipforrawvegetablesandisparticularlydeliciousdrizzledontogrilledvegetables.
1⁄2cupsliveredalmonds
3garliccloves,crushed 1⁄3cupwater
1⁄2teaspoonDijonmustard
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2teaspoonsagavenectar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄3cupoliveoil
1.Placethealmondsinamediumbowl.Coverwithwaterandsoakovernight.
2.Drainthesoakedalmondsandtransferthemtoablender.Addthegarlic,water,mustard,lemonjuice,agavenectar,salt,andcayenneandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.
3.Withtheblenderrunning,streamintheoil,blendinguntilthemixturethickens. 4.Transfertoamediumbowl.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properly
stored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.
ChipotleAioli
Makesabout1cup Thisspicyinterpretationofaioliaddsakicktofajitasorbeanburgers.It'salsogooddrizzledonriceandbeansorgrilledvegetables.
2cannedchipotlechilesinadobo,chopped 1garlicclove,chopped 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoonsmokedpaprika
¾cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 3tablespoonsoliveoil
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethechiles,garlic,sugar,salt,andpaprikaandprocessuntilfinelyminced.Addthemayonnaiseandlemonjuiceandblenduntilsmooth.
2.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoil. 3.Transfertoamediumbowl.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properly
stored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.
HarissaSauce
Makes1cup ThisversatilehotsaucefromTunisiacanbeusedtoaddflavorandheattoNorthAfricanrecipessuchastheMoroccanVermicelliVegetableSoupandtheMoroccanLentilandChickpeaSoup.Stirasmallamountintoveganmayonnaisetomakealivelycondimentforveggieburgers.
1⁄2cupdriedhotredchiles,seeded
21⁄2teaspoonscarawayseeds
11⁄2teaspoonscorianderseeds
3freshhotredchiles,seededandcoarselychopped 3garliccloves,chopped 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonwhitewinevinegar 1⁄4cupwater
1.Inamediumheatproofbowl,combinethedriedchilesandenoughboilingwatertocover.Soakfor20minutes.
2.Inasmallskillet,combinethecarawayandcorianderseedsoverlowheatandtoastthemuntilfragrant,stirringfrequently,about2minutes.Donotburn.Removefromheatandgrindinaspicegrinder.
3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethefreshchilesandgarlicandprocessuntilsmooth. 4.Drainthedriedchilesandaddthemtothechile-garlicmixture.Processuntilsmooth.Addthe
groundtoastedspicesandsaltandprocessuntilwellcombined.Addtheoil,vinegar,andwaterandprocessuntilsmoothandwellblended.
5.Transfertoabowl.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor3to4days.
Coconut-PeanutSauce
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Thiscreamyandflavorfulsauceiseasytomakeandcanbeenjoyedcoldasadippingsauceorheatedandservedoverbakedtempehortossedwithnoodles.
1⁄2cupcreamypeanutbutter
3greenonions,chopped 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 2teaspoonsmincedfreshgarlic ¾cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk 3tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmooth.
2.Ifservingcold,useimmediately.Ifservingwarm,transfertoasaucepanandheatgentlyoverlowheat,stirringuntilwarm.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Thissaucetastesbestifusedonthesamedayitismade.
ThaiPeanutSauce
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Thisall-purposepeanutsaucecanbeusedasadippingsauceorthinnedwithcoconutmilkandtossedwithhotorcoldnoodles.Theheatfromtheredpepperflakeswillintensifythelongeritsits,solessmaybebetter,unlessyoureallylikeithot.
1⁄2cupcreamypeanutbutter
1garlicclove,chopped 1⁄4cupsoysauce
3tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1teaspoonlightbrownsugar 1⁄4to
1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper,totaste
1⁄2cupwater
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandprocessuntilwellblended.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
2.Ifservingasadippingsauce,useimmediately.Ifusingasanoodlesauce,transferthepeanutsaucetoasaucepanoverlowheatandstirinuptoacupofunsweetenedcoconutmilkandheatuntilhot.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.
Tahini-LemonSauce
Makesabout1cup Thiscreamytahinisauceissensationalspoonedoverbakedmarinatedtofuordrizzledoverkale,spinach,orriceandbeans.Thissauceisalsodelicioustossedwithcookednoodles,butsinceitonlymakes1cup,you'llneedtodoubletherecipeinordertohaveenoughtocoatthenoodles.
3tablespoonstahini(sesamepaste) 1teaspoonmincedgarlic 3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 1⁄3cupwater,plusmoreifneeded
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
1.Inasmallbowl,whisktogetherthetahini,garlic,lemonjuice,andsoysauce.Whiskintheoilandwater.Blendwell.
2.Stirintheparsley,addingmorewater,atablespoonatatime,ifthesauceistoothick.Thissaucecanbeservedatroomtemperatureorheatedinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilwarm.Ifnotusingrightaway,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheattowarm.
SpicyMangoSauce
Makesabout11⁄2cups
ThisluscioussaucecanbeusedasadippingsauceorasaspicysweetaccompanimenttotheGrilledSeitanandVegetableKabobs
1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andchopped 1teaspoonmincedfreshginger 1teaspoonmincedgarlic 1⁄4cupwater
1⁄4cupsoysauce
1⁄4cupmirin
1⁄4cuporangejuiceconcentrate
1teaspoonAsianchilipaste
1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinealltheingredientsandsimmeroverlowheattoblendtheflavors,about15minutes.
2.Pureethesauceinablenderorfoodprocessor.Taste,adjustingseasonings.Transferthesaucetoamediumbowl.Itcanbeservedwarmoratroomtemperature.Ifnotusingrightaway,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.
Mango-PonzuDippingSauce
Makesabout11⁄4cups
PonzusauceisacitrusyJapanesecookingliquidavailableinwell-stockedsupermarkets,Asianmarkets,andgourmetgrocers.Thisdippingsauceisespeciallygoodservedwithfriedtofuchunksorspringrolls.
1cupdicedripemango 1tablespoonponzusauce(seeheadnote) 1⁄4teaspoonAsianchilipaste
1⁄4teaspoonsugar
2tablespoonswater,plusmoreifneeded
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmooth,addinganothertablespoonofwaterifathinnersauceisdesired.
2.Transfertoasmallbowl.Serveimmediatelyorcoverandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Thissauceisbestusedonthesamedayitismade.
PiquantGreenOliveSauce
Makesabout1¾cups Thisversatileandvibrantsauceiswonderfuloversteamedorroastedvegetables—tryitwithcauliflower.It'salsogreatonbakedpotatoesandcanbeusedtodresssaladsorslicedrawtomatoes.
1⁄2cupgreenolives,pitted
2tablespoonscapers 2tablespoonscannedchoppedmildgreenchiles 1greenonion,chopped 1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupwater
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheolives,capers,chiles,greenonion,parsley,andoliveoilandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthewater,alittleatatime,untilyouhaveasmoothsauce.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.
2.Serveatroomtemperature.Ifnotusingrightaway,transfertoabowl,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.
Maple-MustardSauce
Makesabout¾cup Usethiseasyandzestyno-cooksauceonveggieburgersorasadippingsauceforbakedorfriedtempehchunks.
1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
1⁄4cupDijonmustard
2tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 1teaspoonbalsamicvinegar 1⁄2teaspoonTabascosauce(optional)
Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,mustard,maplesyrup,vinegar,andhotsauce,ifusing.
Stiruntilwellblended.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.
Ginger-SoyDippingSauce
Makesabout1cup Thisyummysaucehasalightteriyakiflavorandcanbeusedasadippingsauceforspringrolls,dumplings,orfriedtofu.
1tablespoongratedfreshginger 2teaspoonsmincedgreenonion 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2cupsoysauce
1⁄4cupricevinegar
1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice
1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheginger,greenonion,andsugar.Stirinthesoysauce,vinegar,andorangejuice.
2.Setasideatroomtemperatureforabout15minutesbeforeservingorcoverandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,thesaucewillfor3to4days.
ApricotAndChileDippingSauce
Makesabout1cup Thisspicy,sweet-tartsauceisnotonlygorgeous,butit'salsodelicious.Tryitwithspringrolls,dumplings,orfriedtofuortempehchunks.
4driedapricots 1⁄2cupwhitegrapejuiceorapplejuice
1⁄2teaspoonAsianchilipaste
1⁄2teaspoongratedfreshginger
1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoonricevinegar
1.Inasmallsaucepan,combinetheapricotsandgrapejuiceandheatjusttoaboil.Removefromtheheatandsetasidefor10minutestoallowtheapricotstosoften.
2.Transfertheapricotmixturetoablenderorfoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthechilipaste,ginger,soysauce,andvinegarandprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Transfertoasmallbowl.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.
Sesame-ScallionDippingSauce
Makesabout1⁄2cup
Anaturalaccompanimentforspringrollsordumplings,thisfragrantsauceisalsoagreatwaytojazzupavegetablestir-fryorbakedtofu.
3tablespoonswater 2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonmirin 1tablespoonmincedgreenonions 1teaspoonmincedlemongrass 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil 1teaspoonsesameseeds
Inasmallbowl,combinetheingredientsandmixwell.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor3to4days.
Nothin'FishyNamPla
Makesabout¾cup FishsauceisapopularingredientinThaiandVietnamesecooking,whereitisknownasnamplaandnuocmam,respectively.Thisfish-freeversionprovidesasimilardepthofflavorastheoriginal.
1garlicclove,minced 2teaspoonslightbrownsugar 1teaspoongrounddulseorkelp(optional)*
1⁄4cupfreshlimejuice
1⁄4cupsoysauce
2tablespoonswater
Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,sugar,anddulse,ifusing.Addthelimejuice,soysauce,andwater,stirringtoblendwell.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepforupto5days.
*Dulseandkelpareseavegetablesavailableinnaturalfoodstores,packagedinadriedform.Ifyoucan'tfindgroundkelpordulsepowder,grindyourowninaspicegrinder.
VeganWorcestershireSauce
Makesabout¾cup TraditionalWorcestershiresaucecontainsanchoviesandisthereforenotvegan.AgoodcommercialveganWorcestershiresauceisTheWizard'sbrand,availableonlineorinnaturalfoodstores.It'seasytomakeyourownwiththisrecipethatcomesveryclosetotheflavoroftheoriginal.
1⁄2cupcidervinegar
1tablespoondarkmolasses 1tablespoondarkbrownsugar 2tablespoonssoysauce 1teaspoongroundkelpordulse 1teaspoontamarindpaste 1⁄2teaspoononionpowder
1⁄2teaspoondrymustard
1⁄2teaspoongroundginger
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2teaspoonblackpepper
1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1.Combinealltheingredientsinasmallsaucepanandbringtoaboil,thenremovefromtheheatandallowtocooltoroomtemperature.
2.Transfertoajarorothercontainerwithatight-fittinglidandstoreintherefrigerator.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor1month.
CHUTNEYS
MangoChutney
Makesabout21⁄2cups
Makingchutneyissoeasyandtherewardsaresogreatthatonceyoumakeyourfirstbatchyou'llprobablybeashookedasIam.Thisdeliciouschutneyisnothinglikethecommercialversionsyoufindinsupermarkets,whichcanbedrab-lookingandoverlysweet.Thisoneisspicy-sweet,fresh-tasting,andhasabeautifulgoldencolor.
1⁄2cupgoldenraisins
1⁄2cupsugar
1⁄2cupwater
1⁄4cupapplecidervinegar
1tablespoongratedfreshginger 1⁄3cupmincedshallot
1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
3to4firmripemangos,peeled,pitted,andchopped 1smalldriedhotredchile
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinetheraisins,sugar,water,vinegar,ginger,shallot,allspice,andsaltovermediumheatandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,stirringoccasionally,for5minutes.
2.Mixinthemangosandthechileandcookuntilthemixturethickens,stirringfrequently,about20minutes.Cooltoroomtemperature.Removethechileanddiscardbeforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,spoonthechutneyintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thischutneywillkeepforupto1week.
FreshCranberryChutney
Makesabout2cups Servethisdazzlingchutneyinplaceofthesameoldcranberrysauce—yourguestswilldefinitelytakenotice.Ifyoudon'twantthathintofheat,omitorcutbackonthecrushedredpepper.
1(12-ounce)packagefreshcranberries 1⁄2cupapplecidervinegar
1⁄2cupsugar
1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundginger
1⁄2teaspoongroundnutmeg
1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethecranberries,vinegar,andsugarandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandstirinthecinnamon,ginger,nutmeg,andcrushedredpepper.
2.Simmeruntilthemixtureisthick,stirringfrequently,about20minutes.Coolcompletelybeforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,spoonthechutneyintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thischutneywillkeepforupto1week.
DriedFruitChutney
Makesabout2cups Thisparticularrecipeisagreatfirstchutneytomake,sinceitrequiresevenlesspreparationthantheothersbecauseitismadewithdriedfruit.Ifyoukeeptheingredientsonhand,youcanalwaysbelessthan30minutesawayfromafreshbatchofchutney.
1cupwater 1⁄4cupapplecidervinegar
1⁄4cupsugar
1tablespoongratedfreshginger 1⁄3cupmincedonion
1smalldriedhotredchile 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1cupdriedapricots,chopped 1⁄2cuppitteddates,chopped
1⁄2cupraisins
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethewater,vinegar,sugar,ginger,onion,chile,andsaltandbringtoaboil,stirringoccasionally.Reduceheattolowandsimmerfor5minutes.
2.Stirintheapricots,dates,andraisinsandsimmeruntilthickened,stirringfrequently,about20minutes.Cooltoroomtemperature.Removethechileanddiscardbeforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,spoonthechutneyintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thischutneywillkeepforupto2weeks.
GreenTomatoChutney
Makesabout2cups Thedistinctivetartflavorandfirmtextureofgreentomatoesgivethissweetandsavorychutneyitsuniqueappeal.Ifyoudon'tgrowyourowntomatoes,thischutney(andthePanko-FriedGreenTomatoes)aregoodreasonstoseekoutgreentomatoesatyourlocalfarmer'smarketorgreengrocer.
5firmmediumgreentomatoes 1cupgoldenraisins 1⁄3cupmincedonion
1⁄4cupapplecidervinegar
1⁄3cupsugar
2tablespoonsgratedfreshginger 1smalldriedhotredchile 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupwater
1.Cutan"x"inthebottomofthetomatoesandimmersetheminasaucepanofboilingwaterforabout30secondstoloosentheskin.Removethetomatoesfromthewaterandsubmergetheminabowloficewater.Peel,core,andchopthetomatoesandsetaside.
2.Inalargesaucepan,combinetheraisins,onion,vinegar,sugar,ginger,chile,salt,andwaterandbringtoaboilovermediumheat,stirringfrequently.Cookfor5minutes.
3.Reducetheheattolowandaddthechoppedtomatoes.Cookuntilthemixturethickens,30to40minutes,stirringfrequently.
4.Cooltoroomtemperature.Removethechileanddiscardbeforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,spoonthechutneyintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thischutneywillkeepforupto1week.
PearAndAppleChutney
Makesabout3cups Firmfruitsworkbestinchutneyssincetheyretainsomeoftheirtextureoncethechutneyiscooked,sopearsandapplesareanaturalfit.Makethisinautumnwhenapplesandpearsareplentifulandserveittoaccompanyheartyseitan,tempeh,orbeandishes.
2firmAnjouorBartlettpears,peeled,cored,andchopped 2GrannySmithorMcIntoshapples,peeled,cored,andchopped 1⁄2cupraisins
1⁄4cupapplecidervinegar
1tablespoongratedfreshginger 1⁄3cupmincedonion
1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄4teaspoongroundcloves
1⁄2cupapplejuice
1⁄4cupsugar
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinealltheingredientsandbringtoaboilovermediumheat.Reduceheattolowandcook,stirringfrequently,untilthemixtureisthickenedandtheliquidisabsorbed,about20minutes.
2.Cooltoroomtemperature.Ifnotusingrightaway,spoonthechutneyintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thischutneywillkeepforupto1week.
FreshMintAndCoconutChutney
Makesabout1cup Mintcansometimestakeovertheherbgarden,butonceyoutastethischutneyyoumaybegladforthat.Ifyoudon'tgrowyourownmint,itisreadilyavailableatsupermarkets,farmer'smarkets,andspecialtygrocers.Iffreshcoconutisunavailable,substitute1⁄4cupunsweetenedshreddedcoconutblendedwith1⁄4cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk.ThischutneyisanaturalwiththeVegetablePakorasorthePotatoSamosas,butitalsoaddssparkletosimplegrainandbeanpilafs.
1cupfreshmintleaves,packed 1freshordriedhotredchile 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄2cupgratedfreshcoconut
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethemint,chile,lemonjuice,andsaltandprocesstoapaste.
2.Addthecoconutandprocessuntilblended.Thischutneyisbestifusedonthesamedaythatitismade.
Ginger-PeachChutney
Makesabout2cups Whenfreshjuicypeachesareinseason,Iliketomakethemostoftheirall-too-shortseasonbyenjoyingtheminasmanywaysasIcan—frombreakfasttodessert.Thischutneybringspeachestothedinnertable.It'sespeciallygoodasatantalizingaccompanimenttotheGrilledSeitanandVegetableKebabs
6firmpeaches 1cupgoldenraisins 1cupsugar 1⁄4cupapplecidervinegar
3tablespoonschoppedshallot 2tablespoonsgratedfreshginger 1⁄2teaspoongroundginger
1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper
1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2cupwater
1.Immersethepeachesinasaucepanofboilingwaterforabout30secondstoloosentheskin.Removethepeachesfromthewaterandsubmergetheminabowloficewater.Peel,pit,andchopthepeachesandsetaside.
2.Inalargesaucepan,combinetheraisins,sugar,vinegar,shallot,freshginger,groundginger,crushedredpepper,salt,andwaterandbringtoaboilovermediumheat,stirringfrequently.Cookfor5minutes.
3.Reducetheheattolowandaddthechoppedpeaches.Cookuntilthemixturethickens,stirringfrequently,about30minutes.
4.Cooltoroomtemperature.Removethechileanddiscardbeforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,spoonthechutneyintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thischutneywillkeepforupto1week.
PESTOS
PestoPresto
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Thisbasicpestorecipeisquick,easy,andversatile.Aswellasusingitonpasta,addittosaladdressings,soups,stews,andanythingthatcouldusesomewonderfulbasilflavor.Theoptionalmisopasteaddsextrasaltinessthatwouldnormallycomefromthecheeseinnon-veganpesto,butdoesn'tsignificantlychangethetexture.Ifyoudon'tusethemiso,youmaywanttoaddabitmoresalt.
3garliccloves,crushed 1⁄3cuppinenuts
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
3cupsfreshbasilleaves 1teaspoonwhitemisopaste(optional) 1⁄3cupoliveoil
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,pinenuts,andsaltandprocesstoapaste.Addthebasilandmiso,ifusing,andprocessuntilpureed.
2.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoil,blendingtoincorporate.Ifnotusingrightaway,scrapethepestointoasmallcontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Pourathinlayerofoliveoilontopofthepesto.Covertightlyandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,thepestowillkeepfor4to5days.
BasilPistou
Makesabout11⁄2cups
ApistouistheFrenchversionofapesto,usuallymadewithoutthepinenuts(orthecheese).Ittendstobeabitlooserandlighterthanapestobutcanbeusedinthesameways.Iespeciallyliketoaddaspoonfultovegetablesoupsjustbeforeserving.
3garliccloves,crushed 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
3cupsfreshbasilleaves 1⁄2cupoliveoil
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlicandsaltandgrindtoasmoothpaste.Addthebasilandprocessuntilpureed.
2.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoliveoil,processinguntilwellblended.Ifnotusingrightaway,scrapethepistouintoasmallcontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Pourathinlayerofoliveoilontopofthepistou.Covertightlyandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,pistouwillkeepfor4to5days.
BlackOliveAndWalnutPesto
Makesabout1cup Trythisdarkrobustpestotossedwithachewybite-sizepastashapesuchasrotini.It'salsogreatasanappetizer,spreadonwarmfoccacia.Theflavorimprovesifmadeafewhoursaheadofwhenyouneedit.
2garliccloves,crushed 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1cupGaetaolives,pitted 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley
1⁄4cupwalnutpieces
2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄4cupoliveoil
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlicandsaltandprocesstoapaste.Addtheolives,parsley,andwalnutsandpulseuntilcoarselychopped.Addthelemonjuice,marjoram,andpepperandprocessuntilblended.
2.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoliveoilandprocesstoapaste.Ifnotusingrightaway,scrapethepestointoasmallcontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Pourathinlayerofoliveoilontopofthepesto.Covertightlyandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,thepestowillkeepfor4to5days.
SpinachAndAlmondPesto
Makesabout11⁄4cups
Spinachcanbeusedtomakeavibrantgreenpestowhenbasilisscarce.Whilethepestowillnothavethedistinctivefragranceofabasilpesto,itwillstillbeflavorfulandthetexturesimilar.Insteadofalmondsyoucanusepinenutsorwalnuts,ifyouprefer.
2garliccloves,crushed 1⁄2cupalmonds
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
2cupsfreshspinachleaves 1⁄2cupfreshflat-leafparsleyorbasil
1⁄3cupoliveoil
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,almonds,andsaltandgrindtoapaste.Addthespinachandparsleyandprocessuntilsmooth.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoliveoil,processinguntilwellblended.
2.Ifnotusingrightaway,scrapethepestointoasmallcontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Pourathinlayerofoliveoilonthetopofthepesto.Covertightlyandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,thepestowillkeepfor4to5days.
FreshAndSun-DriedTomatoPesto
Makesabout2cups Callingthisapestomaybeastretchtosome,sinceitcallsfornoherbsorothergreens,butbecauseitisgroundtoapasteinthespiritofapesto,Ithinkitqualifies.Suffusedwiththerichsavoroftomatoes,thisflavorfulsauceisgoodtossedwithfreshlycookedpasta.Thewarmthofthehotpastawillheatthepestojustenoughtobringouttheflavorandimpartawonderfultomatoaroma.
3garliccloves,crushed 4ripeplumtomatoes,cored,halved,andseeded 1⁄3cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes
1⁄3cuppinenuts
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupoliveoil
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,freshtomatoes,sun-driedtomatoes,andpinenutsandprocesstoasmoothpaste.Addthesaltandpeppertotasteandprocessuntilwellblended.
2.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoliveoilandprocesstoasmoothpaste.Ifnotusingrightaway,scrapethepestointoasmallcontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Pourathinlayerofoliveoilontopofthepesto.Covertightlyandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,thepestowillkeepfor2to3days.
ParsleyAndSunflowerPesto
Makesabout1cup Parsleyreplacesthebasilandsunflowerseedsstandinforthepinenutsinthisunusualvariationonthepestotheme.
2garliccloves,crushed 1⁄2cupshelledunsaltedsunflowerseeds
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
2cupsfreshItalianparsleyleaves 1teaspoonwhitemisopaste(optional) 1⁄3cupoliveoil
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,sunflowerseeds,andsaltandprocesstoasmoothpaste.Addtheparsleyandmiso,ifusing,andprocessuntilpureed.
2.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoliveoiluntilwellblended.Ifnotusingrightaway,scrapethepestointoasmallcontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Pourathinlayerofoliveoilontopofthepesto.Covertightlyandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,thepestowillkeepfor3to4days.
SALSAS
FreshTomatoSalsa
Makesabout2cups Ifyouhavefreshtomatoes,there'snoexcusenottomakefreshsalsa.Onceyoutasteit(andseehoweasyitistomake),youwon'twanttogobacktothebottledstuff.
5ripeRomaorplumtomatoes,chopped 1serranochile,seededandminced 1⁄4cupchoppedredonion
1garlicclove,minced 1tablespoonmincedfreshcilantro 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
Inaglassbowl,combinealltheingredientsandmixwell.Coverandsetasidefor30minutes
beforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Thissalsatastesbestifusedonthesamedayitismade,butproperlystored,itwillkeepforupto2days.
SpicyMangoAndRedPepperSalsa
Makesabout21⁄2cups
Theappealingcombinationofsweetmangoandredbellpepperwithspicyhotjalapeñomakesaravishingsalsathatlooksasgoodasittastes.
1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1⁄3cupmincedredonion
1smallredbellpepper,chopped 1smalljalapeño,seededandminced 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsleyorcilantro 1tablespoonoliveoil 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice Salt
Inaglassbowl,combinealltheingredients,mixwell,cover,andsetasidefor30minutesbeforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,refrigerateuntilreadytouse.Thissalsatastesbestifusedonthesamedayitismade,butproperlystored,itwillkeepforupto2days.
Chipotle-TomatoSalsa
Makesabout2cups Thesmokyheatofthechipotlechilemakesthisasalsatobereckonedwith.Servewithfoodoryourfavoritecornchips.
2ripetomatoes,chopped 1⁄3cupmincedredonion
1cannedchipotleinadobo 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro
2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
Inaglassbowl,combinealltheingredients,mixwell,cover,andsetasideatroomtemperature
for30minutesbeforeservingorrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto2days.
Pineapple-PapayaSalsa
Makesabout3cups Thisyummyfruitysalsaaddsacolorfultasteofthetropicstoyourtable.ItmakesagreataccompanimenttotheBlackBeanandWalnutCroquettesortheSesame-CrustedSeitan.Itcanhaveatransformativeeffectonveggieburgersorgrilledvegetables.
2cupschoppedfreshpineapple 1ripepapaya,peeled,seeded,andcutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1⁄2cupmincedredonion
1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantroorparsley
2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1teaspooncidervinegar 2teaspoonssugar 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
1smallhotredchile,seededandminced
Inaglassbowl,combinealltheingredients,mixwell,cover,andsetasideatroomtemperaturefor30minutesbeforeservingorrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Thissalsatastesbestifusedonthesamedayitismade,butproperlystored,itwillkeepforupto2days.
TomatilloSalsa
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Tomatilloslooklikesmallgreentomatoesinpaperyhusks.Rawtomatillosareonthetartside,socookthemfirstifyoupreferamoremellowflavor.Iffreshtomatillosareunavailable,youcansubstitutethecannedvariety.Thisisaflavorfulchunkysalsathatisespeciallygoodservedoverriceandbeans.Thecapersaddatangyifunconventionalnote.
5tomatillos,huskedandchopped 1⁄3cupchoppedsweetyellowonion
1⁄3cupchoppedfreshcilantro
1smalljalapeño,seededandminced 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1tablespoonwholecapers,plus1teaspoonminced 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
Inaglassbowl,combinealltheingredients,mixwell,cover,andsetasidefor30minutesbefore
servingorcoverandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,itwillkeepintherefrigeratorforupto2days.
SalsaVerde
Makesabout11⁄4cups
Thisversatilegreensaucemaybemadehotormildtosuityourtastesandcanbeusedtoflavorburritos,tortillacasseroles,oroverriceandbeans.It'salsodeliciousoversautéedslicedpolentaand,ofcourse,makesagreatdipfortortillachips.
4or5tomatillos,huskedandcoarselychopped 1mediumshallot,coarselychopped 1garlicclove,chopped 1serranochile,seededandchopped(optional) 1⁄4cupfreshflat-leafparsleyleaves
1⁄4cupfreshcilantroleaves
1tablespoonfreshlimejuice Pinchsugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄4cupoliveoil
1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetomatillos,shallot,garlic,chile,ifusing,parsley,andcilantroandpulseuntilfinelychopped.Addtheremainingingredientsandpulseuntilwellmixed,butstillcoarselytextured.
2.Transfertoaglassbowl,cover,andsetasideatroomtemperaturefor30minutesbeforeservingorrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto2days.
CONDIMENTSANDRELISHES
CornRelish
Makesabout3cups Thiszestyrelishisactuallymoreofasidedish,mainlybecauseit'shardtoeatjustasmallamount.Ifyouwantsomeheat,substituteamincedredchileforthebellpepper.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 1⁄2cupmincedredbellpepper
2cupsfreshorfrozencornkernels 1⁄2teaspoonsugar
2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepperandcookfor5minutes.Stirinthecornandsugarandremovefromtheheat.
2.Coolcompletely,thentransfertoabowlandstirinthelimejuice,cilantro,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thisrelishwillkeepfor2to3days.
SpicedTomatoAndPeachRelish
Makesabout2cups TherecipeforthisunusualandpiquantrelishwassharedwithmebyfriendandcookbookauthorNavaAtlas,wholikestoserveitwithIndian-stylecurries.It'salsoagoodaccompanimenttodishessuchastheMacadamiaCashewPattiesortheChickpeaandVegetableLoaf
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,finelychopped 1tablespoonpuremaplesyruporagavenectar 1poundripetomatoes,peeledandfinelychopped 2to3sweetpeaches,pittedandcutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1⁄4cupdarkorgoldenraisins
2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcookuntiltranslucent,about5minutes.Addtheremainingingredientsandbringtoasimmer.Cookoverlowheat,covered,for10to15minutes,stirringoccasionally.Thetomatoesandpeachesshouldbetenderbutnotmushy.
2.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,thensimmer,uncovered,oververylowheatforanother5minutes.Transfertoabowlandcooltoroomtemperaturebeforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thisrelishwillkeepfor2to3days.
Artichoke,Tomato,AndRoastedPepperRelish
Makesabout21⁄2cups
ThiszestyMediterraneanrelishisdeliciousservedwithfoccaciaorgarlicbread.It'salsodelicioustossedwithhotorcoldcookedpasta.Useajarredroastedpeppertosavetime,orroastyourownusingthedirectionsintherecipeforRoastedRedPepperHummus.
2ripeRomaorplumtomatoes,chopped 1jarredroastedredpepper,chopped(seeRoastedRedPepperHummus) 1(14-ounce)canartichokehearts,drainedandchopped 3greenonions,minced 1tablespooncapers 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoonfreshordriedoregano
1tablespoonoliveoil 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4teaspoonsalt
Freshlygroundblackpepper
Inalargebowl,combinealltheingredients.Setasideatroomtemperaturefor30to45minutesbeforeserving.Thisrelishisbestifusedonthesamedayitismade.
Ginger-PapayaRelish
Makesabout2cups Thisrelish,withthepinkishorangeblushofpapaya,lookstooprettytopacksuchaflavorpunch.It'sgreatservedasanaccompanimenttojerk-rubbedgrilledvegetablesorseitan.
1largepapaya,peeled,seeded,andcutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1smallredonion,finelyminced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger Pinchsalt 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1teaspoonblackmustardseeds
1.Inalargebowl,combinethepapaya,onion,ginger,andsaltandsetaside. 2.Inasmallskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthemustardseedsandcookafewseconds
untiltheypop,thenstirintotherelish.Ifnotservingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Thisrelishisbestifservedonthesamedayitismade.
TripleCranberryRelish
Makesabout21⁄2cups
Threelayersofcranberryflavorcombinetoformalivelyalternativetotraditionalcranberrysauce.Serveatroomtemperatureorchilled.
1(12-ounce)bagfreshcranberries 1cupsweeteneddriedcranberries 1⁄2cupcranberryjuice
2⁄3cupsugar
1teaspoonfinelygratedlemonzest
1.Inalargesaucepan,combinealltheingredientsandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolowandsimmeruntilthesaucethickens,stirringoccasionally,about25minutes.
2.Setasidetocooltoroomtemperature,thentransfertoabowltoservewarm.Ifservingchilled,coverandrefrigeratefor1houroruntilneeded.Properlystored,thisrelishwillkeepfor3to4days.
RedPepper,Mango,AndAvocadoRelish
Makesabout3cups Thevividcolorsofthisspicy-sweetrelisharejustahintofthevibrancyofitsflavorandtexture.Sinceit'sdestinedtostealthespotlight,serveitwithsimplegrilledvegetablesoverrice.Thecombinationoflimejuice,ginger,andcilantrogivesthisrelishaSoutheastAsianaccent,makingitagoodaccompanimenttoanoodlestir-fry.I'vealsospooneditontolightlydressedlettuceandserveditasasalad.It'salsogreatwithtortillachips,likeasalsa.
1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchdice
1⁄4cupfinelymincedredbellpepper
1⁄4cupfinelymincedredonion
1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1smalljalapeño,seededandminced 2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro 2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1⁄4teaspoonsugar
Salt 1ripeHassavocado
1.Inalargebowl,combinethemango,bellpepper,onion,ginger,andchile.Addthecilantro,limejuice,sugar,andsalttotaste.Stirtocombine,thenrefrigeratefor30minutes.
2.Justbeforeserving,pit,peel,andcuttheavocadointo1⁄4-inchdice.Addittotherelishandstirgentlytocombine.Thisrelishisbestifusedshortlyafteritismade.
RedOnionAndAppleRelish
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Thisthick,jammyrelishiswonderfulservedwithheartyseitanortempehdishes.Italsoworksmiraclesonaveggieburger.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumredonion,finelychopped 1⁄3cupsugar
1GrannySmithorothercrisptartapple 3tablespoonsapplecidervinegar Salt
1.Inasaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandstirinthesugar.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untiltheonionissoft,about20minutes.
2.Peel,core,andshredtheappleandaddittotheonionmixture.Stirinthevinegarandsalttotasteandcook,uncovered,untilthemixtureisthick,about20minutes.Transfertoabowlandsetasidetocooltoroomtemperature.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded,thenbringbacktoroomtemperaturebeforeusing.Properlystored,thisrelishwillkeepfor2to3days.
Pineapple-LimeRelish
Makesabout2cups Thisjuicyfruityrelishmaylooksweet,butthechilemakesitspicy.Itstropicalnaturemakesitagoodfitforisland-inspiredmealssuchasspicedrubbedgrilledtempehandvegetablesortojazzupsimplefaresuchasriceandbeans.
2cupschoppedfreshpineappleor1(14-ounce)cancrushedpineapple,drained,juicereserved 2tablespoonssugar 2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice Salt 3greenonions,minced 1hotredchile,seededandminced 8freshbasilormintleaves,finelyshredded
1.Inasaucepan,heat1⁄4cupofthereservedpineapplejuiceoverlowheat.Addthesugarandcook,stirring,untilthesugardissolves.Removefromtheheat,stirinthelimejuice,andaddsalttotaste.Setasidetocool.
2.Inalargebowl,combinethepineapple,greenonions,andchile.Pourinthejuicemixtureandstirtocombine.Stirinthebasilandserve.Ifnotservingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Thisrelishisbestifusedonthesamedaythatitismade.
IndonesianChileSauce
Makesabout1cup IliketoputasmallbowlofthisspicycondimentonthetableanytimeIserveastir-friedriceornoodledish.Thatway,thosewholiketoaddalittleheatcandosotosuittheirowntaste.
1smallredbellpepper,chopped 3hotredchiles,seededandchopped 1teaspoonsugar ¾teaspoonsalt 3tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1tablespoonricevinegar
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethebellpepper,chiles,sugar,andsaltandprocessuntilsmooth.
2.Inamediumskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthepureedchilemixtureandcook,stirring,tomellowtheflavorandremovetherawtaste,5to7minutes.
3.Removefromtheheatandstirinthevinegar.Transfertoasmallbowlandsetasidetocooltoroomtemperature.Ifnotservingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Ifproperlystored,itwillkeepforupto1week.
FreshTomatoKetchup
Makesabout2cups Homemadeketchupisfuntomakeandevenmorefuntoserve—itreallyaddsatouchofclasstofriedpotatoesorveggieburgers.Thisrecipeisbestmadeusingafoodmilltoremovetheskinsandseedsfromthetomatoes.Otherwise,thetomatoesmustfirstbeskinnedandseededandthenthefinishedketchuppureedinablenderorrunthroughasievetoachieveasmoothtexture.
1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedsweetyellowonion
1⁄4cupchoppedcelery
1garlicclove,minced 3poundsripeplumorRomatomatoes,coredandhalved 2⁄3cupsugar
1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoondrymustard
1⁄2teaspoonsweetorsmokedpaprika
1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice
1⁄4teaspoongroundcinnamon
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
1⁄3cupapplecidervinegar
1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcelery,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Uncover,stirinthegarlic,thenaddthetomatoesandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoft,about20minutes.
2.Runthevegetablemixturethroughafoodmillanddiscardthetomatoskinsandseeds. 3.Returnthepureedvegetablestothesaucepan.Stirinthesugar,salt,mustard,paprika,allspice,
cinnamon,andcayenne.Cook,stirringfrequently,untilthickened,about30minutes.Stirinthevinegarandcookfor15minuteslonger.Taste,adjustingseasonings,addingabitmoresugariftootartorabitmorevinegariftoosweet.
4.Setasidetocooltoroomtemperature.Transfertoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto2weeks.
VeganMayonnaise
Makesabout2cups Thereareanumberofcommercialbrandsofveganmayonnaiseavailablethataredeliciousandconvenient,suchasVegenaise,butthisdeliciousandsimplerecipemayinspireyoutomakeyourown.
1(12-ounce)packagesilkentofu,drained 2tablespoonsapplecidervinegar 11⁄2tablespoonsDijonmustard
1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄8teaspoonturmeric
1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne(optional)
1.Infoodprocessororblender,combinealltheingredientsandprocessuntilsmoothandwellcombined.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.
2.Scrapethemayonnaiseintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto5days.
ChipotleMayonnaise
Makesabout1⁄2cup
Theflavorofsmokyhotchipotlechileismellowedbutnottamedbythemayonnaise,makingitaspicyflavorfulcondimenttoslatheronsandwiches.Ialsoliketouseittomakeazestypotatosaladorasadipforfriedgreentomatoes.
1cannedchipotlechileinadobo 1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
1teaspoonfreshlimejuice Pinchsalt
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,pureethechipotlechile.Addthemayonnaise,limejuice,andsaltandblenduntilsmooth.
2.Scrapethemayonnaiseintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto5days.
Mustard-ChiveMayonnaise
Makesabout1⁄2cup
Dijonmustardandasnipofchiveselevateasimplemayotoasublimespread.It'sgreatongrilledtempehorseitansandwicheswithlettuceandtomato.
1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
1tablespoonDijonmustard 2teaspoonsmincedfreshchives Pinchsalt
Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaiseandmustard.Addthechivesandsaltandstiruntilwellblended.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepintherefrigeratorforupto5days.
WasabiMayonnaise
Makesabout1⁄2cup
Ifyoulikethespecialheatofwasabi,you'lllikethismayonnaise.Itcanbeusedlikeanyothermayonnaise(butwithakick)andit'salsoterrificasaspreadonvegetablesushirolls.
1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought
1teaspoonwasabipowder Pinchsalt
Inasmallbowl,combinealltheingredients.Stiruntilwellblended.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepfor3to4days.
TofuSourCream
Makesabout11⁄2cups
Commerciallyproducedvegansourcreamiswidelyavailable,butitisalsoeasytomakeatastyversionathome.Addsomesnippedchivesandloadontoabakedpotatowithabandon.
1cupsilkentofu,welldrained 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2teaspoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 2teaspoonscashewbutterortahini(sesamepaste) 1⁄4teaspoonyellowmustard
1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandprocessuntilsmooth.
2.Scrapethemixtureintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepfor3to4days.
CucumberRaita
Makesabout21⁄2cups
AraitaisapopularcondimentinIndiathatisservedwithspicymealsforitscoolingeffect.Raitasareusuallyacombinationofyogurtandchoppedvegetables,fruit,orherbs.Cucumberraitaisoneofthemostpopular.Veganyogurtisavailableinnaturalfoodstoresandwell-stockedsupermarkets.Besuretogetplain,notflavored,tomakethissavoryandrefreshingIndiancucumberrelish.
1cupplainveganyogurt 1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeledandchopped 1tablespoonmincedgreenonion 2tablespoonsmincedfreshmintleaves Salt
Inamediumbowl,combinetheyogurt,cucumber,greenonion,andmint.Seasonwithsalt,totasteandstirtocombine.Serveimmediately.Ifnotservingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded,butusewithinafewhoursaftermakingortheraitawillbecomewateryfromthecucumber.
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Ginger-SoyMarinade
Makesabout2⁄3cup
Thiseasyandfragrantmarinadeisidealfortofuthatwillbebakedorusedinstir-fries.Theleftovermarinadecanbepouredintoasaucepanandthickenedwithalittlecornstarchandwatertodrizzleoverthebakedtofuoraddedtothestir-fry.
1tablespoongratedfreshginger 1greenonion,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 2tablespoonssugar 1⁄4cupsoysauce
2tablespoonsmirin 1tablespoonricevinegar 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil
Inasmallbowl,combinealltheingredients.andmixuntilblended.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,themarinadewillkeepupto5days.
Garlic-HerbMarinade
Makesabout¾cup Ilikethismarinadeforgrilled,broiled,orroastedvegetables.Iusetheremainingmarinadeasabastingsaucetokeepthevegetablesfromdryingout.
4to5garliccloves,crushed 2teaspoonsmincedfreshrosemary 1teaspoonmincedfreshthyme 1teaspoonmincedfreshsavory 1⁄2teaspoonsalt
1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄2cupoliveoil
Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,rosemary,thyme,savory,salt,andpepper.Stirintheoiland
setasideatroomtemperaturefor1hourbeforeusing.Ifnotusingwithin1hourorso,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,themarinadewillkeepupto5days.
LemonPepperMarinade
Makesabout1⁄2cup
Groundcorianderaddsanexoticnuancetothislivelymarinadethatworksequallywellontofu,tempeh,orseitan.
21⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice
2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonsugar 1teaspoongratedlemonzest 1garlicclove,minced 1teaspooncoarselygroundblackpepper 1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander
Pinchgroundcayenne 2tablespoonsoliveoil
Inasmallbowl,combinethelemonjuice,soysauce,andsugar,stirringtoblend.Addthelemonzest,garlic,pepper,coriander,andcayenne.Whiskintheoil.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,themarinadewillkeepfor3to4days.
TeriyakiMarinade
Makes1cup Ifyou'veseenthehighpriceofbakedteriyakitofuatthemarket,thenyou'llbeaseagerasIwastostartmakingyourown.Pourthismarinadeoverslicedtofu,marinate,andbake—andletthesavingsbegin.
2garliccloves,crushed 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 2tablespoonssugar 1⁄2cupsoysauce
2tablespoonsfreshorangejuice 2tablespoonsricevinegar 2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil
Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,ginger,andsugar.Stirinthesoysauce,orangejuice,ricevinegar,andoil,mixinguntilwellcombined.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,themarinadewillkeepfor3to4days.
Tamari-DijonMarinade
Makesabout1⁄2cup
Theassertiveflavorsofthismarinadeareidealfortempeh,whichabsorbsitreadily.
2garliccloves 1tablespoonDijonmustard 2tablespoonstamarisoysauce 2teaspoonsbalsamicvinegar 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4teaspoongroundblackpepper
1⁄4cupoliveoil
Inablender,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmooth.Ifnotusingrightaway,cover
andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,themarinadewillkeepfor3to4days.
PungentPineappleMarinade
Makesabout1cup Ifyoudon'thaveafreshjalapeño,useabout1⁄2teaspoonofcrushedredpeppertogivethismarinadeitskick.
1jalapeño,seededandchopped 3greenonions,chopped 1garlicclove,chopped 1tablespoonsugar 1⁄4cuppineapplejuice
2tablespoonsfreshorcannedchoppedpineapple 2tablespoonssoysauce 2teaspoonsdriedthyme 1teaspoongroundallspice 1⁄4cupoliveoil
Inasmallbowl,combinethejalapeño,greenonions,garlic,andsugar.Stirinthepineapple
juice,choppedpineapple,soysauce,thyme,andallspice.Stirintheoilandmixwell.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,themarinadewillkeepfor2to3days.
IndianSpiceRub
Makesabout1⁄2cup
Rubthesefragrantspicesintoslicesofextra-firmtofu,thencookandserveittosomeonewhosaystofuhasnoflavor.
1⁄4cupmincedonion
11⁄2tablespoonshotormildcurrypowder
1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne
2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil
Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblendtoapaste.Addalittlemoreoilifmixtureistoothick.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepfor3to4days.
SouthwesternSpiceRub
Makesabout1⁄2cup
Thisrubisespeciallygoodontofuorseitan,whichcanthenbegrilledorsautéedwithsomeonionandbellpeppersandcutintostripsforfajitas.
1⁄4cupmincedonion
1garlicclove,minced 1tablespoonchilipowder 1teaspoonsmokedpaprika 1⁄2teaspooncumin
1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoongroundblackpepper
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice
Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblendtoapaste.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepfor3to4days.
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EBAPPizza RoastedVegetableStromboli Three-FlavorIceCreamCakeAppetizerBuffet
AsparagusWrappedInPhyllo BasicBruschetta Lentil-PecanCountry-StylePÂTÉ SavoryArtichokeSquares CucumberAndGreenOliveDip SesamePitaChipsBrunchBuffet
RoastedVegetableFrittata Two-PotatoHash Blueberry-AlmondScones Banana-WalnutBreakfastMuffins CouscousBrunchCakeWithFreshFruit BlazingSunsetSaladDinnerBuffet
DazzlingVegetableSalad HerbedMilletAndPecanLoaf RoastedVegetableStrudel QuinoaAndChickpeaPilafWithOrangeAndPistachios ZucchiniWalnutFritters FocacciaWithSun-DriedTomatoesAndBlackOlivesDessertBuffet
TripleCoconutCheezcake DoubleChocolateBrownies PineappleSquares ChaiSpiceCookies Chocolate-MacadamiaCheezcakeTruffles
Resources
Veganresourcesabound,fromdiningguides,tonutritioninformation,toonlineingredientsandproducts.Belowisalistcontainingjustasamplingofthemanyresourcescurrentlyavailable.SHOPPING
Pangea—www.veganstore.com Cosmo'sVeganShoppe—www.cosmosveganshoppe.com MailOrderCatalog—www.healthy-eating.com FoodFightVeganGrocery—www.foodfightgrocery.com VeganEssentials—www.veganessentials.com EthicalPlanet—www.ethicalplanet.com Herbivore—www.herbivoreclothing.com
DINING
www.happycow.net www.vegdining.com www.vegguide.org www.vegan.com
MEDIA
VegNewsMagazine—www.vegnews.com VegetarianTimes—www.vegetariantimes.com(Note:notentirelyvegan) VeganMagazine—www.vegansociety.com(membermagazineofUKVeganSociety) VegetarianVoice—www.navs-online.org(membermagazineofNorthAmericanVegetarianSociety) AnimalTimes—www.peta.org(membermagazineofPETA) VegFamily—www.vegfamily.com(anonlinemagazine)
ORGANIZATIONS:
AmericanVeganSociety(AVS)—www.americanvegan.org FarmSanctuary—www.farmsanctuary.org FarmAnimalReformMovement(FARM)—www.farmusa.org PeoplefortheEthicalTreatmentofAnimals(PETA)—www.peta-online.org NorthAmericanVegetarianSociety(NAVS)—www.navs-online.org UnitedPoultryConcerns(UPC)—www.upc-online.org PigsPeaceSanctuary—www.pigspeace.org VegetarianResourceGroup(VRG)—www.vrg.org CompassionOverKilling—www.cok.net
NUTRITION:
PhysiciansCommitteeforResponsibleMedicine(PCRM)—www.pcrm.org McDougallWellnessCenter—www.drmcdougall.com EattoLive—www.drfuhrman.com www.veganhealth.org
RECIPES
www.vegcooking.com www.vegsource.com www.vegweb.com
INGREDIENTS
Flours/Grains
Bob'sRedMill—www.bobsredmill.comSpices
Penzey's—www.penzeys.comNondairy
FollowYourHeart—www.followyourheart.com Teese—www.teesecheese.com Tofutti—www.tofutti.com EarthBalance—www.earthbalance.net Nasoya—www.nasoya.com SoyaToo—www.soyatoo.comVegan"Meats"
Tofurky—www.tofurky.com Fieldroast—www.fieldroast.com GimmeLean—www.lightlife.com
INFORMATION
www.vegan.com
www.goveg.com www.vegan.org www.supervegan.com www.veganoutreach.org
RecommendedReading
Barnard,Neal,M.D.FoodForLife:HowtheNewFourFoodGroupsCanSaveYourLife.NewYork:ThreeRiversPress,1994. Bennett,BeverlyLynn,andSammartano,Ray.TheCompleteIdiot'sGuidetoVeganLiving.NewYork:AlphaBooks,2005. Campbell,T.Colin,andCampbell,ThomasM.II.TheChinaStudy:StartlingImplicationsforDiet,WeightLossandLong-TermHealth.Dallas,TX:BenBellaBooks,2005. Davis,Karen.PrisonedChickens,PoisonedEggs:AnInsideLookattheModernPoultryIndustry.Summertown,TN:BookPublishingCompany,1996. Eisnitz,GailA.Slaughterhouse:TheShockingStoryofGreed,Neglect,andInhumaneTreatmentInsidetheU.S.MeatIndustry.Amherst,NY:PrometheusBooks,2006. Klaper,Michael,M.D.VeganNutrition:PureandSimple.Summertown,TN:BookPublishingCompany,1999. Lyman,HowardF.,etal.NoMoreBull!TheMadCowboyTargetsAmerica'sWorstEnemy:OurDiet.NewYork:Scribner,2005. ———.MadCowboy:PlainTruthfromtheCattleRancherWhoWon'tEatMeat.NewYork:Scribner,2001. Marcu,Erik.MeatMarket:Animals,Ethics,andMoney.Ithaca,NY:BrioPress,2005. ———.TheUltimateVeganGuide:CompassionateLivingWithoutSacrifice.CreateSpace:2008 ———.Vegan:TheNewEthicsofEating.Ithaca,NY:McBooksPress,2000. Mason,Jim,andSinger,Peter.AnimalFactories.NewYork:ThreeRiversPress,1990. Masson,JeffreyMoussaieff.TheFaceonYourPlate,TheTruthAboutFood.NewYork:W.W.Norton,2009. Robbins,John.TheFoodRevolution:HowYourDietCanHelpSaveYourLifeandOurWorld.Newburyport,MA:ConariPress,2001. ———.DietforaNewAmerica.Tiburon,CA:H.J.Kramer,1998. Stepaniak,Joanne.TheVeganSourcebook .Lincolnwood,IL:LowellHouse,1998.
Appendix
ManyofusgrewupwiththeUSDA'soldBasicFourfoodgroups,firstintroducedin1956.Thepassageoftimehasseenanincreaseinour knowledge about the importance of fiber, the health risks of cholesterol and fats, and the disease-preventive power of manynutrients found exclusively in plant-based foods.We also have discovered that the plant kingdom provides excellent sources of thenutrientsonceonlyassociatedwithmeatanddairyproducts—namely,proteinandcalcium.TheUSDA revised its recommendationswith the FoodGuidePyramid, a plan that reduced the prominence of animal products andvegetablefats.Butbecauseregularconsumptionofsuchfoods—eveninlowerquantities—posesserioushealthrisks,PCRMdevelopedtheNewFourFoodGroups in1991.Thisno-cholesterol, low-fatplansuppliesallofanaverageadult'sdailynutritional requirements,including substantial amounts of fiber. Be sure to include a good source of vitamin B-12, such as fortified cereals or vitaminsupplements.