Special Spinach

Ingredients: 1 package frozen chopped spinach 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 t. sesame oil 1 T. soy sauce 1 T. sesame seeds 1 t. lemon juice 1/8 t. salt Directions: Thaw spinach; steam it 3 minutes in a small pan; drain the liquid. In a small skillet, sauté garlic in oil until softened. Add spinach […]

Tofu-Broccoli Sauté

Ingredients: 8 oz. tofu, frozen, thawed and well drained* 2 T. soy sauce 1 t. toasted sesame oil 2 T. lemon juice 2 t. cornstarch 1 t. cold water 1 1/2 t. vegetable oil 1 med. onion, finely sliced 4-5 cloves garlic, minced 2 t. grated fresh ginger 3 to 4 c. broccoli florets (2 […]

Black Olive & Garlic Quesadillas

Ingredients: Prep Time: 10 minutes Yield: 1 serving If you love roasted garlic and really good black olives, then you can view this recipe as yet another great way to indulge in these heavenly foods. Black olive tapenade can be found on the condiment aisle of the grocery store or made from scratch. • 1 […]

Mushroom, Red Pepper and Arugula Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 T. olive oil 1 t. tamari soy sauce 1 med. red onion, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick slices and separated into rings 8 med. shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps wiped clean salt 4 slices homemade-type bread, such as sourdough, Tuscan, or semolina 1 roasted red pepper, cut in half (either freshly roasted or store-bought) […]

Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

Ingredients: 1 grapefruit, peeled ½ white onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 ripe avocados, halved, peeled, and cut into thin slices 1 bag (7 ounces) Riviera® salad blend (or a butter or baby lettuce blend of greens) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt, to taste Directions: Over a large salad bowl, separate the grapefruit […]

Blueberry Almost Ice-Cream

Ingredients: 1 c. blueberries (frozen) 1/2 c. pineapple chunks (frozen) 1 t. vanilla 1 T. pure maple syrup 1/2 c. soy milk garnish fresh strawberries Directions: Put all ingredients in blender; blend until smooth. Serve in glass dishes; garnish with fresh strawberries. Yield: Two 1/2-cup servings plus 1/4-cup serving. Nutritional Information: Per serving: calories: 47; […]

Apple Turnovers

Ingredients: Filling: 12 oz. apple juice concentrate 2 T. cornstarch 6 c. apples, thinly sliced 1 t. cinnamon Crust: 1 c. whole-wheat flour, Prairie Gold Variety 1 c. whole-wheat pastry flour 1 t. salt 1/2 c. olive oil 5 T. water, ice cold Directions: Filling: Mix apple concentrate and cornstarch and cook in a medium […]

Calypso Stew

Ingredients: 2 c. calypso beans* 1 t. cumin 1-1/2 t. McKay’s Chicken-Style Seasoning 1 t. Vege-Sal salt to taste 1 t. basil 1/2 t. paprika 1/4 t. oregano 1 t. dillweed 1 large carrot, sliced or diced 2 c. shredded green cabbage 1 c. shredded red cabbage 1 lg. onion, cut in long thin strips […]

Hot & Sour Tofu Soup

Ingredients: 1 T. dry shiitake mushrooms 1 T. salad oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 T. fresh ginger, minced 6 c. canned vegetable broth 1 lb. regular tofu, cubed 3 T. lemon juice 2 T. soy sauce 3 T. cornstarch 4 small green onions 1 c. crisp noodles Directions: Cover mushrooms with hot water; soak […]

White Bean Stew with Tomato, Basil, and Olive Oil

Ingredients: 3 15-oz. cans cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed 3 lg. ripe tomatoes cored and diced into 1/2 inch chunks 12 lg. fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling over individual servings if desired salt to taste Directions: Place beans, tomatoes, and basil in large bowl. […]