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Quinoa, roasted eggplant and apple salad with cumin vinaigrette
By GuidingVegan
Vinaigrette Toast the seeds over medium heat in a heavy medium skillet, stirring occasionally, until the seeds dark...
- Vinaigrette
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- Salad
- One 14.5-ounce can vegetable broth (about 2 cups)
- 1 1/4 cups whole-grain quinoa, preferably organic
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- One 1 1/4-pound eggplant, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large Honey Crisp or Golden Delicious apple, unpeeled,cored, quartered
- 3/4 cup walnut pieces, toasted, or 1/3 cup roasted saltedsunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 large bunch watercress
Quinoa Salad
By GuidingVegan
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl
- 4 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 to 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced red or yellow bell pepper
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- juice and zest from 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
Black Bean & Quinoa Chili
By GuidingVegan
Place all ingredients in a large pot
- 3 can black beans, low sodium, rinsed
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked, rinsed
- 3 cups vegetable stock, low sodium
- 2 cups water
- 1 can hominy or yellow sweet corn, rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 poblano pepper, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2-3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Vegan Blueberry Lime Cheesecake
By GuidingVegan
Line a 7 inch springform with parchment paper
- 4 Medjool Dates
- 1 cup Macadamia Nuts (raw, unsalted)
- Pinch of Salt
- 2 cups Coconut Cream (see notes)
- 2/3 cups Cashews (soaked in water for 10-15 minutes)
- 4 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 2 Medjool Dates
- 1 cup fresh Blueberries
- 1 teaspoon Lime Zest (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh Blueberries (optional)
PB and Banana French Toast
By GuidingVegan
In medium bowl, mash bananas well using a fork or potato masher
- 3 overripe bananas
- 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter*
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 3/4 cup unflavored soy or almond milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- oil or cooking spray for the skillet
- 6-8 bread slices
Banana-Oat Blender Pancakes
By GuidingVegan
Place all ingredients, except egg and coconut oil in the base of a blender and blend until smooth
- 2 cups gluten free oats
- 1 1/4 cups vanilla almond milk
- 1 large ripe, organic banana
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 heaping tablespoon local honey
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 large organic egg
- coconut oil or butter for cooking
Pumpkin Stuffed Stuffing
By GuidingVegan
Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 15 pieces of bread: 5 rye, 5 pumpernickel, and 5 whole wheat, cut into small cubes
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cups chopped celery
- 2 cups slivered carrots
- Two 16-ounce packages mushrooms, sliced
- 4 to 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 Granny Smith apple, diced
- 1 red apple, diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries (about 5 ounces)
- 7 ounces almonds, slivered
- 2 to 3 tablespoons dried sage
- 2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 to 1 cup tawny port
Mushroom, Pepper and Basil Stir Fry
By GuidingVegan
If using non-high protein tofu, start by pressing your tofu (if using high protein tofu as mentioned above there is...
- 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red & green bell pepper, julienned
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cups basil, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup tamari, coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- red pepper flakes, to taste (I used 2 teaspoons)
- 1 - 2 tablespoons sesame, coconut, olive or grapeseed oil OR water stir fry (see notes)
- 10 oz. extra firm tofu, cubed (high protein pref), cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- cooked grain of choice to serve (brown, basmati or jasmine rice...quinoa or soba noodles would be great too)
- black or white sesame seeds, for garnish
Tofu Salad Sandwich
By GuidingVegan
Break the tofu into chunks and put in food processor
- 1/2 Block Extra Firm Tofu
- 1 Stalk Celery
- 1/2 Small Red Pepper
- 2-4 Tablespoons Chopped Red Onion
- 1/4 Cup Vegan Mayonaise (such as Vegenaise)
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Capers (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 3/4 teaspoons Black Salt or Sea Salt
- Several Grinds of Pepper
- Slices of Bread or Tortilla
- Your favourite veggies for topping.
Maple Coffee Icing
By GuidingVegan
Mix all the ingredients of the Icing to form a smooth thick mixture
- 1/4 cup ground raw sugar or vegan powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee ground
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoons almond milk
- 2 to 4 teaspoon Maple syrup
- pinch of salt