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Blueberry Soup
By Demi
Bring first 7 ingredients to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves
- 1 1-pound bag frozen unsweetened blueberries
- 1 cup water
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/4 -inch-thick lemon slices
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lemon wedges
- Low-fat vanilla yogurt or frozen vanilla yogurt
Vegetable Stir Fry with Glass Noodles
By Demi
Soak the noodles in warm water for 20 minutes or until soft
- 2 ounces dried mung bean thread noodles
- 10 dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 1/2 pounds vegetables, such as carrots, asparagus, green beans or snow peas
- 1/2 cup bamboo shoots
- 1 bok choy, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 1 small red pepper, julienned
- 3 tablespoons sesame or peanut oil
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 inch piece gingerroot, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3/4 cup mushroom-soaking water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch diluted in 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame, roasted peanut, or chili oil
Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Tomatoes and Ricotta
By Demi
Set one oven rack to bottom position of oven and another several levels up
- 1 2lb spaghetti squash, halved, seeds removed
- 2 pt. cherry tomatoes
- 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 1/2 tbsp garlic oil
- 1 tbsp minced fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary
- 1 cup nonfat ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp grated romano cheese, optional
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Sesame-Mixed Vegetable "Noodles" with Herbs
By Demi
DRESSING: In a large bowl, whisk together the tahini, sesame oil, lemon juice, miso, and 1/2 cup of the water
- DRESSING:
- 1 cup sesame tahini
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup mellow red miso
- 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup black seseme seeds
- VEGETABLES:
- 4 cups daikon radish, julienned
- 2 red bell peppers, cored and julienned
- 3 medium zucchini, julienned
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and julienned
- 6 baby bok choy, thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, whites and about 1 inch of green, thinly sliced
- 1 big handful cilantro
- sea salt
Mini Zucchini Pankakes
By Demi
1. - Preheat oven to 400F
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg white
- 2/3 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups seeded zucchini
- 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Low-fat sour cream (optional)
Vegan Gravy
By Demi
Measure the vegetable oil into a small saucepan
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3-6 cloves of garlic, squashed and minced very well
- 2-3 slices of yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose white flour
- 4 teaspoons nutritional yeast
- 4 tablespoons low- or reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon sage
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 or 6 white mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- extra flour or cornstarch (optional)
Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Puree
By Demi
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/4 cups chopped onions
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 2 1/2-pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 5 1/2 cups (or more) vegetable broth
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
Red Pepper Hummus
By Demi
With Processor running, drop garlic through feed tube and mince
- 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 15oz can garbanzo beans (chick-peas), drained & rinced
- 1/3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red peppers from jar
Spinach Mushroom Tarts
By Demi
Advanced Preparation: You will need to soak the almonds, cashews and marinate the mushrooms the night before
- Mushrooms:
- 2 C Mushrooms (I use a mix of different varieties)
- 1/3 C Olive Oil
- 1/3 C Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 T Raw Honey or Agave (optional)
- Crust:
- 1 C Soaked almonds
- 1 C Hazelnuts
- 1/2 C Brown Flax Seeds
- pinch Celtic Sea Salt
- Pepper (to taste)
- Filling:
- 2 C Soaked Cashews
- 1/2 Lemon (juice from)
- 1 Clove Garlic (roughly chopped)
- 3 T Shallots (roughly chopped)
- pinch Celtic Sea Salt
- 1 C Marinated Mushrooms (Drained) (save the second cup for topping)
- 1/2 C Spinach (wilted by rubbing between hands. Save a little for topping)
Hot and Sour Soup
By Demi
In a medium soup pot on high heat, bring stock and water to a boil
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 tbsp tamari
- 1 inch fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 - 1 tsp garlic asian chili sauce
- 1 small carrott, grated
- 1/2 cup oyster mushrooms, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 lb firm or extra firm tofu, cubed
- 1/3 cup frozen peas