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This cooling condiment, similar to Greek tzatziki, is often served alongside spicier dishes to cool the palate. Be sure to use long, thin English cucumbers. 1½English cucumbers ¼ cup fresh mint or cilantro leaves, chopped juice of 1 lemon or lime ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon coriander ½ red onion, chopped (optional) ½ teaspoon […]
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; […]
Ingredients: 2 T. lemon juice 2 T. olive oil pinch salt 1 c. black beans (drained, rinsed) 1 c. corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) 1 med. avocado (diced) 2/3 c. sweet red pepper (diced) 1/2 c. cilantro (coarsely chopped; save one piece for garnish) 1/4 c. celery (diced) 1/2 c. edamames (shelled soybeans – cooked) […]
Ingredients: 2 one-pound containers reduced-fat, firm tofu (drained and pressed) 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 T. honey 1 T. soy oil 2 T. reduced-sodium soy sauce cooking spray 12 c. fresh mixed salad greens, cleaned 3/4 c. red bell peppers, chopped 1 1/2 c. broccoli florets 6 oz. blanched pea pods, cut in half 1 […]
Ingredients: 16 c. romaine lettuce (washed, drained) 1 yellow bell pepper (julienne or diced) 4 T. corn (canned or fresh) 1/4 c. beets (canned, slivered) 8 T. hot chili beans 1 c. avocado (fresh, sliced or cubed) 1 c. tomatoes (diced) 1 c. black olives 1 c. tortilla chips (crushed) 12 asparagus spears (slightly steamed) […]
Ingredients: 1 15-oz. can whole soybeans, drained 1 c. cooked brown rice 1 c. canned kidney beans, drained 1/2 c. canned lentils, drained 1/4 c. soy ranch dressing 1/8 c. chopped red onion 4 c. torn red leaf lettuce Directions: Combine ingredients in a large bowl, except the lettuce. Marinate for 1 hour in the […]
Ingredients: 1 t. canola oil 1/4 c. shredded gluten 1/4 t. All-Purpose Veggie Salt 1 c. romaine lettuce (torn in pieces) 1 c. chili beans (do not drain) 1/4 c. sweet corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) 1/2 c. tomato (pieces) 1/4 c. olives (sliced) 1 T. chives (fresh) garnish – Tofutti Sour Supreme garnish – […]
Ingredients: 2 c. strawberries 2 c. mango 1/4 c. walnuts, chopped 1/4 c. pine nuts 1 T. orange juice 1 T. lemon juice Directions: Toss all ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl. Serves: 8. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 93; protein: 2.3 grams; carbohydrate: 14 grams; fat: 4 grams; fiber: 2.3 grams; cholesterol: 0 milligrams.
Ingredients: 1 bag (1 lb.) salad greens 4 c. broccoli florets 2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 1 bunch radishes, cut in half 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 1 bottle (8-oz.) fat-free Italian salad dressing Directions: Rinse salad greens under running cold water. Drain in […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. tomatoes 1 to 2 T. olive oil 1/8 t. salt or to taste 1 to 2 T. fresh basil, chopped 1 to 2 t. green onion, chopped Directions: Slice tomatoes onto a shallow serving platter. Sprinkle with olive oil, salt, basil, and green onion. Servings: 4. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: […]