No-Shortening Biscuits with Baco Chip Gravy

Ingredients: Biscuits 2 c. whole-wheat flour 1 t. Rumford baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1/4 c. canola oil 6 to 8 oz. soy milk Gravy 6 T. cornstarch 3 c. soy milk 1 t. salt 1/4 c. imitation bacon bits Directions: Biscuits Stir the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the […]

Hummus Wraps

Ingredients: Hummus: 1 (15½-ounce) can garbanzos ¼ cup sesame tahini 3-4 tablespoons garbanzo liquid (from can of garbanzos) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic, peeled ¼ teaspoon salt Wrap: 4 10-inch, reduced-fat flour tortillas 2 cups alfalfa or clover sprouts ½ cup shredded carrots 4 cups fresh spinach Directions: Drain garbanzos, reserving liquid, and […]

Hummus & Flax Tortilla Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 14-oz. can garbanzo beans 1/4 c. water 1/4 c. flaxseed, whole or coarsely ground 2 t. olive oil 1 t. sesame oil 2 t. lemon juice 1 clove garlic 1/8 t. cumin 4 6-inch flour tortillas 1 c. cucumber, grated 2 roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 c. alfalfa sprouts 1/4 c. soy ranch dressing […]

Scrambled Tofu

Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 1/2 c. red bell pepper chunks 2 green onions, sliced 1/2 c. bean sprouts 1 lb. tofu, crumbled 1/2 t. McKay’s Chicken-Style Seasoning 1/2 t. soy sauce Directions: Sauté bell pepper and onions in heated oil. Add remaining ingredients and brown slightly. Serve hot. Serves: 6. Nutritional Information: Calories per […]

Risotto

Ingredients: 1 16 1/2-oz. can apricot halves in light syrup, sliced 1/4 c. lemon juice 2 t. sugar 1 t. reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 t. ground cumin 4 c. iceberg lettuce, shredded 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped 2 green onions (white and green parts) 2 c. fresh bean sprouts, rinsed and drained 1 8-oz. can […]

Tomato Rice

Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 1 med. onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 c. raw brown rice 3 c. stewed tomatoes 1 1/2 c. water 1 chili pepper (green, finely chopped) 1 t. dry basil to taste salt Directions: Heat oil in frying pan; sauté onions and garlic just until tender. Add rice […]

Roasted Garlic Hummus

Ingredients: 1 whole head garlic 1 15-oz. garbanzo (chickpeas) beans, drained 1/4 lb. firm tofu, drained 2 T. fresh lemon juice 1 T. olive oil 1/2 t. ground cumin 1/4 t. salt 1 T. minced fresh cilantro Directions: Preheat oven to 350 deg. F. Remove white skin from garlic head. Do not peal or separate […]

Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 lg. beefsteak tomatoes 1/4 t. salt, or to taste 1 onion, chopped 2 T. oil 1/2 lb. zucchini, cut into quarter-inch pieces 1 .p fresh or frozen corn 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 T. parsley, chopped coriander sprigs Directions: Cut off and reserve the tops of the tomatoes; scoop out the pulp. Chop […]

Zangy-tangy Dressing

Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. Vegenaise (mayonnaise substitute) 2 T. Honey 2 T. Lemon Juice 1/8 t. Salt Directions: Mix all ingredients well. Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving. Yields: 2 cups. Nutritional Information: Per 2 Tablespoons: Calories: 10; Fat: 4 g; Sat Fat: 0 g; Sodium: 70 mg; Carbs: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Protein: […]

Tofu Potato Salad

Ingredients: 6 potatoes, cooked and cubed 1 c. tofu, crumbled 1 c. celery, sliced 1/2 c. red onion, chopped 1/2 c. dill pickle, diced 1 cucumber, sliced 1 t. salt 1 c. tofu 2 T. oil 1/2 t. salt 2 T. liquid from dill pickles 1 T. lemon juice 1/8 t. garlic powder Directions: Boil […]