Vegan Stuff!!!!

LitigatorChick

"A cause may be inconvenient, but it’s magnificent. It’s like champagne or high heels, and one must be prepared to suffer for it.”

LitigatorChick

"A cause may be inconvenient, but it’s magnificent. It’s like champagne or high heels, and one must be prepared to suffer for it.”

LitigatorChick

"A cause may be inconvenient, but it’s magnificent. It’s like champagne or high heels, and one must be prepared to suffer for it.”

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______________________________ Well all I really wanna do is love you A kind much closer than friends use But I still can't say it after all we've been through And all I really want from you is to feel me As the feeling inside keeps building And I will find a way to you if it kills me If it kills me

I'm a vegetarian, but a lot of my recipes are vegan or can be made vegan. So, here ya go :-)

Minestrone
INGREDIENTS:
1 leek
2 carrots, chopped
1 zucchini
4 oz. green beans
2 stalks celery
3 tbsp olive oil
6 ¼ c. broth
14 oz diced tomatoes
1 tbsp fresh basil/1 tsp thyme (fresh or ½ dried)
14 oz cannellini beans
½ cup orichiette

DIRECTIONS:

Put all the fresh vegetables into a large saucepan with the olive oil.  Heat until sizzling, cover, and lower the heat and sweat the vegetables for 15 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.

Add the stock, tomatoes, herbs and seasonings.  Bring to a boil, replace the lid and simmer gently for about 30 minutes.

Add the beans (with the juice) and pasta.  Simmer for 10 minutes more. 

Check seasoning and add salt/pepper to taste.

Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains.
-Rousseau

Vegetable Paella (from vegetarian times)

2 tbs. olive oil
14 oz spicy marinated tofu, finely diced (Nasoya “chinese flavored” tofu is what we use)
8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 large carrots, diced
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
14 oz. chopped tomatoes (drained)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup short-grain brown rice
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 lemon
3 green onion

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oil in wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu when ripples appear in oil, and season with salt.  Sauté 10 minutes, or until tofu is browned, stirring occasionally.  Add mushrooms, and sauté 4 to 5 minutes, or until mushrooms release liquid and begin to brown.

Stir in carrots, corn, tomatoes, and garlic, and sauté 2 minutes more.  Stir in rice, 2 ¼ cup water, and saffron (or turmeric).  Bring to a boil.  Reduce to medium low, cover, and simmer 40 minutes until all liquid is absorbed. 

Add peas on surface (Do not stir), cover, and allow to steam 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and green onions.  Season with salt and pepper.

Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains.
-Rousseau

Black Bean and Corn Chilli
INGREDIENTS:
 
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 large white onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1 pinch black pepper
2 cups vegetable broth
3.5 ounce diced green chilies, mild (1 can)
30 ounce black beans, low sodium (2 cans)
8 ounce sweet corn cream style (1 can), no salt added
8 ounce diced tomatoes (1/2 can)

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Sauté onion and garlic for 4 minutes.

Season onion and garlic with chili powder, cumin, and black pepper and cook for 1 minute.

Stir in vegetable broth, diced chilies, 1 can of beans, and corn. Bring to a boil.

In a food processor or blender, process remaining 1 cans of beans and tomatoes until smooth. Stir into boiling soup mixture, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes

Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains.
-Rousseau

Butternut Squash Soup


INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons butter substitute
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 medium yams, cubed
1 medium butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
32 oz. vegetable stock
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Cut the squash in half length-wise (be careful, they are hard) and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes to soften.

Melt the butter sub in a large pot, and cook the onion, celery, carrot, potatoes, and squash for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Pour in enough of the vegetable stock to cover vegetables. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 40 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.

Transfer the soup to a blender, and blend until smooth. Return to pot, and mix in any remaining stock to attain desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve with a vegan sour cream if you'd like.

Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains.
-Rousseau

Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains.
-Rousseau

Beans and Cherry Tomatoes (also good over pasta)

1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut in half (fresh)
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup butter substitute
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil (do not use dried)
2 cups cherry tomato halves

DIRECTIONS:

1.) Place beans and water in a large saucepan. Cover, and bring to a boil. Set heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain off water, and set aside

2.) Melt butter sub in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar, garlic salt, pepper and basil. Add tomatoes, and cook stirring gently just until soft. Pour the tomato mixture over the green beans, and toss gently to blend.

Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains.
-Rousseau

Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains.
-Rousseau

______________________________ Well all I really wanna do is love you A kind much closer than friends use But I still can't say it after all we've been through And all I really want from you is to feel me As the feeling inside keeps building And I will find a way to you if it kills me If it kills me

LitigatorChick

"A cause may be inconvenient, but it’s magnificent. It’s like champagne or high heels, and one must be prepared to suffer for it.”

Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains.
-Rousseau

______________________________ Well all I really wanna do is love you A kind much closer than friends use But I still can't say it after all we've been through And all I really want from you is to feel me As the feeling inside keeps building And I will find a way to you if it kills me If it kills me

Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains.
-Rousseau

______________________________ Well all I really wanna do is love you A kind much closer than friends use But I still can't say it after all we've been through And all I really want from you is to feel me As the feeling inside keeps building And I will find a way to you if it kills me If it kills me