Garden Tabbouleh Salad

Ingredients: 1 c. bulgur wheat 1 t. salt 2 c. water, boiling 1 lemon 1 med. red bell pepper, chopped 1 16-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed 1 pt. grape tomatoes, cut in half 1/4 c. fresh basil or parsley, chopped 1 T. extra-virgin olive oil 2 c. cucumber, chopped salt to taste Directions: Put bulgur wheat […]

Black Bean Salad

Ingredients: 3 c. uncooked whole-grain brown rice, parboiled (instant) 1 15-oz. can black beans 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped 1 c. corn 1 2 1/2-oz. can sliced olives 1 T. olive oil 1/2 c. salsa 1/2 c. plain soy yogurt Directions: Microwave rice according to package directions; follow package […]

Tuna Salad–Surprise!

Ingredients: 1 15-oz. can garbanzos, drained (save 2 T. garbanzo liquid to add to beans) 1/4 t. salt 2 t. low-sodium soy sauce 1 stalk of celery, diced 1/4 c. diced red onion 1/4 c. sweet pickle relish 1/4 c. soy mayonnaise 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/8 c. nutritional yeast flakes Directions: One of […]

Peanut Butter Pie

Ingredients: 1 12-oz. pkg. Mori-Nu Tofu (firm) 1 3/4 c. peanut butter 1/2 c. honey 1/4 c. oil 1 t. vanilla 1/4 t. salt 2 c. barley-sweetened carob chips 1 1/2 c. crisp rice cereal 1 pie shell (baked) garnish nondiary whipped topping garnish carob curls garnish chopped peanuts Directions: In blender, blend tofu, 3/4-cup […]

Soup In A Jar

Ingredients: 1/2 c. barley 1/2 c. split peas (uncooked) 1/2 c. brown rice (uncooked) 1/2 c. lentils (uncooked, can use red lentils for color) 1 T. parsley 1 t. garlic powder 1 t. salt 1 t. Italian seasoning 1/2 t. onion powder 1 t. sage Directions: In a wide-mouth pint jar, layer barley, split peas, […]

Squash Soup

Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium squash, peeled, diced (use kabocha, pumpkin, zucchini, or any kind) 4 medium carrots, washed and diced 2 medium leeks, washed and diced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 1/4 c. tomato paste 4 quarts vegetable stock or water 1 c. soy milk (optional) 1 t. […]

Focaccia

Ingredients: 2 T. fast-acting yeast 2 cups lukewarm water 2 T. sugar 2 T. olive oil 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 t. salt 5 1/2 cups white-wheat flour 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 T. olive oil for topping 1 T. whole rosemary 2 t. kosher salt for topping Directions: Dissolve the yeast in water. Add […]

Tofued Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 7 oz. firm tofu, frozen and thawed 1 c. raw brown rice 2 c. water 1 t. vegetable oil 1/2 t. salt 1 15-oz. can black beans 1/2 c. raw broccoli stems, chopped 1/4 c. salsa (optional) Directions: Freeze tofu overnight, and thaw. Wash brown rice, and put in a medium-size pot. Add water, […]

Fettuccine with Roasted Garlic, Onions and Peppers

Ingredients: 2 bulbs garlic olive oil cooking spray 3 med. onions, cut into wedges 2 lg. red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 T. olive oil or vegetable oil lemon juice 2 T. finely chopped parsley 1/2 t. salt 8 oz. fettuccine, cooked, warm Directions: Heat oven to 400 deg. F. Cut a scant […]

Peekaboo Pita

Ingredients: 1 whole-wheat pita bread 1/2 c. shredded romaine lettuce 1/2 c. chopped tomato 1/2 c. chopped avocado 1/2 c. canned black beans Directions: Cut pita bread in half. Stuff each half with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and beans. Serves: 2. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 200; protein: 8 grams; carbohydrate: 30 grams; fat: 7 grams; […]