1-2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/3 c. cashew nut butter
2 T. white or red miso
Water
2 t. olive oil
In a food processor or blender, add the nut butter, miso and garlic. Add water, a tablespoon at a time, the olive oil, and process. The spread should have a smooth consistency similar to mayonnaise.
This also makes a wonderful [...]
Savory and sweet are my favorite combination and this curried sandwich filling made with Quorn roast and sweet green grapes is a surefire crowd pleaser!
This is just right served on lettuce boats or tucked into pita bread or a lovely wholegrain French baguette. For a Delicious twist, substitute your favorite fruit for the grapes.
Serves 4
Ingredients
1/4 [...]
Typically soybeans in their dried form must be cooked at length in order to become digestible. But edamame (or green soybeans) are harvested at the peak of ripeness, which makes them soft, chewy and ready to eat in just minutes.
The word edamame means “Beans on Branches,” since they grow in clusters on bushy branches. If [...]
Mexican Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad
Dressing ingredients:
Makes about 3 cups
2 canned chipotle chiles
2 garlic cloves
¼ cup Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
¾ cup fresh lime juice (about 6 limes)
1 cup canola or other vegetable oil
Salad ingredients:
8 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch chunks
3 to 4 tablespoons canola or other vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon [...]
Tex-Mex Rice Salad
This rice salad utilizes fresh lemon juice, sweet bell peppers, fresh corn and aromatic cumin and cilantro – so flavorful and so simple. This salad keeps well in the fridge, if you’re lucky enough to have any left over.
Serves 6
Ingredients:
3 T. olive oil
3 medium zucchini, diced small
Salt to taste
Juice of 2 large lemons
2 [...]
Something supernatural happens when you combine these ingredients. The contrast of spicy and earthy flavors in this salad may dramatically alter your view of cabbage. This is one of my favorite recipes and I crave it at least once a week.
This recipe can be fully prepared and kept in an airtight container in the fridge [...]
Panzanella
Only the Italians could turn stale bread into something this wonderful. This is one of the best examples of why I love Mediterranean cooking: there’s virtually no limit to the possible variations on this versatile salad. Consider adding such optional ingredients as capers, peppers, cucumbers, olives, or crunchy ribbons of romaine lettuce to [...]
Tofu Sour Cream
This version of non-dairy “sour cream” is a wonderful substitute for the real thing but without the calories and fat. This works wonderfully as a base for spreads, dips, or simply scooped onto baked potatoes. What you can use it for and add to it is only limited by your imagination.
Watch [...]
Insalata Pomodoro
A simple versitile tomato salad that’s bursting with the fresh flavors and colors of Italy.
Ingredients:
1/2 c. baby spinach
2 c. cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
1/2 c. baked tofu
1/2 c. toasted pine nuts
One handful fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
3 T. olive oil
1-1 1/2 T. good quality red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
To prepare:
Place all [...]
Chickpea Salad with Basil and Pine Nuts
This salad is as easy as it is delicious. When you need a quick, high protein, pick me up, reach for this recipe.
Ingredients:
1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 T. red onion, finely chopped
1/2 c. red or yellow bell pepper, chopped (or mix red and yellow for added color)
1/4 [...]
