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Tofu and Potato Hash Browns

From VegKitchen.com By Nava Atlas

This is one of those simple, comforting dishes that are just as good for dinner as they are for brunch. Have potatoes cooked ahead of time and this easy and tasty dish will have your family eating in short order. Leftovers are wonderful for breakfast. Or, if you make this expressly to serve in the morning, you can either microwave or cook the potatoes the night before for a head start. Great accompaniments include Israeli Salad, orange slices, and fresh whole grain bread. Adapted from The Vegetarian Family Cookbook Serves: 4 to 6

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Black Bean Sloppy Joes.

From VegKitchen.com By Nava Atlas This week’s recipe, by April Jones, a regular VegKitchen contributor, is one of those go-to recipes you can make even when you’re at the tail end of a wearisome day. It’s delicious with a big salad or coleslaw and baked sweet potatoes or, if time or patience aren’t an issue, sweet potato oven fries. Serves: 6

1 bell pepper, finely chopped 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced, optional 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced, or more to taste Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained, rinsed, and lightly mashed 1 teaspoon cumin 1 [...]

ROASTED VEGGIE PIZZA

From VegKitchen.com By Nava Atlas

Piled high with roasted veggies, this pizza is a good one for hearty appetites. Though a small amount of non-dairy cheese is optional, this pizza truly doesn’t need it for flavor. Feeding a larger crowd? The recipe is easily doubled to make two pizzas. Take off on this idea to vary the pizza with other vegetables. Recipe from Vegan Express.Photo by Susan Voisin, FatFree Vegan Kitchen.

Makes: 6 slices

1 link Tofurky or Field Roast vegan sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 small red bell pepper, cut into narrow strips 1 cup small broccoli florets [...]

PROVENÇAL BEAN STEW

From VegKitchen.com By Nava Atlas

 

This meatless version of a rustic Provençal bean stew is sensual and satisfying. A fresh, crusty French baguette is perfect for soaking up its delicious broth. A bountiful tossed salad makes it a complete meal.

 

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups water 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 4 celery stalks, diced 1/2 cup dry red wine 4 cups cooked navy beans (about 1 2/3 cups raw) or two 16-ounce cans, drained and rinsed One 16-ounce can salt-free diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 [...]

Brazilian Black Bean Stew

From VegKitchen.com By Nava Atlas

A vegan take on Brazil’s famous national dish (feijoada), this stew is abundant with nourishing ingredients. I love the contrast of the black beans and sweet potatoes, both flavor-wise and visually. Serve with steamed fresh greens and a tropical fruit salad or orange slices, as shown here. Thanks to Nanette Blanchard for the lovely photo! Serves: 6 to 8 1 cup tomato juice or tomato sauce 1 1/2 cups brown rice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups cooked black beans, [...]

Hoppin’ John Salad

This low-fat, high protein salad is a great addition to your healthy menu plans.

Ingredients Makes 10 servings

2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, or 1 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice 1/2 cup green onions, finely sliced 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup) 1 tomato, diced 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed

Directions Combine black-eyed peas, rice, green onions, celery, tomato, and parsley in a mixing bowl. In a small bowl, mix together lemon juice, salt, and garlic and pour over the [...]

Blackberry & turnip salad

ingredients farm fresh organic baby greens farm fresh organic red onion farm fresh organic turnip local raclette cheese organic blackberries organic raw pumpkin seeds organic green onion infused olive oil (recipe link) local wild leek vinegar organic mediterranean cyprus white flake salt smoked black pepper local artisan baguette

directions chop turnip, red onion and cheese. plate greens, mix in vegetables, blackberries and cheese. drizzle salad with oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and top with pumpkin seeds. serve with baguette.

This recipe is courtesy of Kristin Celeste Shroeger of the intentional minimalist.

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Meatless Monday: Spicy Chinese Vegetable Soup

ingredients farm fresh organic shallots farm fresh organic pak choi with greens farm fresh organic carrots farm fresh organic garlic (2-4 cloves per taste) organic celery farm fresh organic chives farm fresh organic cilantro 2 farm fresh organic jalapeño peppers 3 dried spicy red peppers water chestnuts farm fresh organic pea pods 4-5 cups organic un-chicken stock organic toasted sesame oil organic tamari sushi ginger by ginger people white pepper

directions wash and chop veggies mince garlic and herbs. cook shallots, minced garlic and peppers in a little of the broth. add all other veggies and broth. add sesame [...]