Mexican Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 2 lg. tomatoes, chunked 1/4 c. lemon juice 1/4 c. cilantro, diced 1/2 c. cucumber, coarsely chopped 1/2 onion, diced 1/4 c. sliced olives Directions: Combine all ingredients. Allow to marinate at least one hour to develop flavor. Serve chilled. Serves: 6. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 25; protein: 0.8 grams; carbohydrate: 4 grams; […]

Chili

Ingredients: 3 T. vegetable oil 1 c. raw onions, chopped 5 cloves raw garlic, chopped 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 t. cumin, ground 2 t. coriander, ground 1 15-oz. can kidney beans 1 15-oz. can pinto beans 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 c. water 1 T. soy sauce […]

Bruschetta

Ingredients: 10-12 tomatoes (medium size, fresh) peeled and diced 3 cloves garlic (fresh), peeled and pressed 1/2 c. basil (fresh) chopped (can use more if desired) salt to taste 2 T. olive oil (extra virgin) Directions: Mix all ingredients together and allow to sit 30-60 minutes before serving. Serve over whole-wheat Italian bread that has […]

Vegetarian Hash

Ingredients: 1/2 20-oz. can vegetarian steaks, drained and diced 2 T. vegetable oil 1 c. onion, chopped 1 T. flour 1 14 1/2-oz. can tomato pieces, undrained 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce 1 8-oz. can mushroom stems and pieces, drained 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1/2 t. salt, or less 1 […]

Vegetable Pizza

Ingredients: 1 med. Eggplant 1 c. Soy milk 2 to 3 c. Seasoned breadcrumbs 1 T. Cornmeal 1 lb. Honey Wheat Pizza Dough 1 c. Spaghetti sauce 1 c. Spinach (chopped) 1 med. Onion (cut in slivers) 2 c. Broccoli florets 3 c. Mushrooms (sliced) Directions: Wash and slice eggplant into 1/2-inch slices (should be […]

Cashew Roast

Ingredients: 1 lg. onion (diced fine) 3 stalks celery (diced fine) 3 c. cashews (toasted, ground fine) 2 c. vegeburger 3 T. canola (or olive oil) 1 c. soy milk 2 T. cornstarch 3 t. McKay’s Beef-Style Seasoning 1 T. Bragg’s Liquid Aminos 1/2 t. salt 1/2 c. Grapseed Vegenaise (mayonnaise substitute) Directions: Saute onions […]

Maple Nut Granola

Ingredients: 12 c. oats (substitute 4 cups multigrain flaked cereal for 4 c. oats if desired) 2 c. brown sugar 1 1/2 c. unsweetened shredded coconut 1 1/2 c. raw sunflower seeds or walnuts, or a mix of your favorite raw nuts 2 c. whole-wheat flour 1 t. salt 3/4 c. canola oil 1 T. […]

Marinated Antipasto Platter

Ingredients: 2 c. fresh broccoli florets 2 c. fresh cauliflowerets 2 c. fresh mushrooms 2 c. baby corn on the cob 1 8-oz. bottle herb-garlic low-calorie salad dressing 2 t. snipped fresh dill weed 1/4 c. lemon juice 1/4 t. salt 1 c. quartered marinated artichoke hearts 1/2 c. pimento-stuffed olives 1/2 c. ripe olives […]

Southwest Style Tabbouleh

Ingredients: 2 c. boiling water 2/3 c. uncooked bulgur wheat 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 3/4 c. chopped tomato 1 1/2 c. peeled, diced jicama 3/4 c. minced fresh parsley 3/4 c. minced fresh cilantro 1/2 c. salsa (your favorite brand) 1/4 c. fresh lime juice 2 t. olive oil 1 […]

Sliceable Cashew Cheese

Ingredients: 2 c. raw cashew nuts 3/8 c. Emes Kosher Gel 1 1/2 c. boiling water 2 T. lemon juice 2 T. yeast flakes 1 T. salt 1 t. onion powder 1/2 t. garlic powder 1 c. cold water Directions: Rinse cashews well. Place all ingredients in the blender except the 1 cup cold water. […]