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Showing posts with label cooking. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Vegetarian Recipe Spot

Mexican Seitan Fajitas

Ingredients

  • 1 package seitan, about 1 pound, cut into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Preparation

Sautee onions and garlic in olive oil until onions are soft, about 3-5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and allow to cook, stirring frequently for 7-10 minutes, until seitan is thoroughly cooked. Wrap in flour tortillas and serve plain or with taco sauce, guacamole, cheese and sour cream and enjoy

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Louisiana Vegetarian Gumbo Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 14 ounce can died tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups okra, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp file powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • dash black pepper, to taste
  • dash tabasco sauce, to taste
  • 3 cups rice, pre-cooked

Preparation

Sautee the onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic in olive oil over medim heat in a large saucepan or soup pot. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, except rice and bring to a low simmer. Cover partially, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve generous portions of the gumbo over a bit of rice.

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Veggie Jambalaya

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups water
  • 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 8 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 tsp. fennel seeds, crushed
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 15 oz. can butter beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz. can red beans, rinsed and drained

Preparation

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and fennel seed. Bring to a boil and add rice. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender, stirring frequently. Add beans and cover. Simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until well heated, stirring frequently. To freeze, cool casserole in refrigerator and ladle into plastic freezer containers. Seal and freeze. To reheat, place frozen jambalaya in saucepan and heat over very low heat, breaking up and stirring frequently, until hot. Serves 6-8

Saturday, March 7, 2009

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Creamy Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1/2 cup broccoli, chopped small
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green beans
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbsp margarine + 2 tbsp
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2/3 cup milk or soy milk
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 potatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy or regular yogurt
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees. Combine all the vegetables and steam just until tender. In a large saucepan, combine the steamed veggies, 2 tablespoons of margarine, flour, vegetable broth, soy milk and sage. Cook until the sauce begins to thicken and add a bit of salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside. Boil the potatoes until soft. Drain and mash with 2 tablespoons margarine, yogurt and cheese. Spread the vegetables in a large baking dish, and spread the potato mixture on top. Sprinkle additional parmesan cheese on top if desired. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly golden.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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Basic Breakfast Burrito

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil or butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp salsa
  • 1 flour tortilla

Preparation

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs together with the milk until well beaten and season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil or butter in a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully add the eggs. Cook, mixing frequently, until you have scrambled eggs of the desired consistency. Warm the flour tortilla in the microwave for a few seconds just until warm and soft. Place the scambled eggs in the center of the flour tortilla, and top with cheese and salsa.