OUR RECIPES: Plant Based, Innovative & Tasty
Sloppy Joe
This is a recipe from Forks over Knives that is getting a lot of action in our office right now. 2 cups water 1 cup bulgar wheat 1 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 3/4 cup barbecue sauce 1 T soy sauce...
Garbanzo Grain Bowl
Garbanzo Grain Bowl 1 1/4 cup boiling water 1 cup bulgur wheat 2 t oil 1 onion, chopped 2 small zucchini, in 1/2-inch chunks 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 t cumin 1 t coriander 1/2 t salt 2 tomatoes, in 1/2-inch dice 1 (15 oz) can garbanzos, drained and rinsed well...
Thin Crust Pizza
Let's make real Italian pizza. I've always loved eating, making, dreaming of, and really anything pizza, but so long as I've made it, I've just never been able to match the taste of a boutique pizzeria's fabulously crunchy thin crusts. My pizzas are always huge,...
Taco Salad
This is a great potluck salad. Just add chips and dressing immediately prior to serving. (Amounts in parenthesis are if you want to serve 10-12 - potluck amounts) 1/2 cup kidney beans (1 can) 1 tomato, chopped (2 toms) 1/4 cup sliced olives (1 can) 1/4 cup chopped...
Stuffed Shells in Marinara Sauce
1/2 (12 oz) package jumbo pasta shells 1/2 pkg firm tofu, drained 2 T mayonaise (I use Vegenaise) 2 tsp basil, dried 2 tsp parsley, dried 1/2 tsp oregano, dried 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 26-oz jar prepared pasta sauce 2 T Kalamata olives,...
Garbanzo Curry
Garbanzo Curry 1 garlic clove, minced 2 t curry powder 1 t coriander 1 t olive oil 1 can lite coconut milk 1 potato, peeled and cubed 1 (14-oz) can garbanzo beans, drained 1 tomatoes, wedged 5 basil leaves 1 T soy sauce 1/2 t sugar dash salt Sauté garlic, curry...
Taco Bar
Taco Bar Chips or Tacos or Tortillas or Brown Rice Black Beans or Pinto Beans Lettuce (or something green and leafy) Tomatoes Cheese (not on mine, but some people want) Olives Onion, red pepper, green pepper Salsa Drain and rinse the canned beans. Always rinse canned...
Thai Soup
Thai Soup Prep time 45 minutes 1/2 pkg. firm tofu, in ½ inch cube 1 onion, chopped 2 cups cabbage, chopped ½ bunch kale, in 1-inch slice 2 t olive oil 1 T mustard seeds 1 t coriander 1 t cumin 1 t paprika 1 (14-oz) can low fat coconut milk peel of 1 lime 1 clove...
Easy Eggplant Schnitzel
Easy Eggplant Schnitzel Prep time 45 minutes 1 eggplant 2 T olive oil 1 8-oz jar pesto (or make your own) 1 8-oz jar roasted red peppers 2 tomatoes, sliced thinly 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs Preheat oven to 325. Slice eggplant into 1/4-in lengthwise slices. Brush (at...
Black Bean Oatmeal Burgers
Black Bean-Oatmeal Burgers (adapted from Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell Esselstyn) 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 14.5-oz can tomatoes with zesty mild chilies 1 garlic clove, minced, or 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 3 green...
Southwest Slaw
Southwestern Slaw 1/2 red bell pepper 1/2 green bell pepper 1/2 cup corn 2 greens onions, sliced 1 Tbs. fresh parsley, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 t lemon juice 2 t olive oil Dice the bell peppers. In a salad bowl, combine the bell peppers, corn, green onion,...
Split Pea Soup
Split Pea Soup Prep time 30 minutes 3/4 c split green peas 1/2 tsp olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 T chopped parsley 1/4 tsp marjoram 1/2 tsp rosemary 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp salt 3 c. broth or water Heat the oil in a soup pan over...
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone Soup 1 tsp. olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 celery stalk, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (15 oz) can white (canellini) beans, drained and rinsed really really well 4 c. vegetable broth or water 1 small potato, chopped 1 c. kale, cut into...
Family Style Spaghetti with Roasted Pecan Balls
Family Style Spaghetti with Roasted Pecan Balls 1c. pecans, chopped very fine 1c. bread crumbs 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbs. ground flax seed 3 Tbs. chopped parsley ½ tsp. paprika ½ tsp. ground cumin ¼ tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 8-oz can tomato sauce 1/2...
Basil Spinach Lasagna
Basil Spinach Lasagna Prep time 15 minutes 1/2 pkg. firm tofu, drained 1/2 T olive oil 1/2 tsp basil, dried 1/2 tsp parsley, dried 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 t salt 1/4 t garlic powder 1/8 tsp oregano, dried 5 oz. frozen chopped spinach 26 oz spaghetti sauce 9...
Walnut Olive Burgers & Pasta Salad
Walnut Olive Burgers Prep time 45 minutes 1 (3.8-oz) can black olives 2-½ cups regular rolled oats 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup finely chopped onions 1 T soy sauce 1 t salt ½ t sage ½ t thyme ½ t onion powder ½ t garlic powder ¼ t marjoram 1 cup walnuts Puree olives in...