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Vegetarian Pea and Vegetable Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp salad oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 pieces celery, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups vegetable juice or water
• 1 16 ounce can tomatoes, undrained
• 1/4 tsp basil
• 14 tsp thyme or oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 15.8 ounce can crowder peas
• 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
• Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in heavy saucepan. Add garlic, carrot, celery and onion. Sautee 5 minutes. Add broth, vegetable juice, tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and crowder peas. Bring to boil. Simmer 10 minutes. Add macaroni. Cook 10-15 more minutes, stirring occasionally until macaroni is tender. Serve in soup bowls topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if required.

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Sweet and Sour Soy Vegetarian Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

* 1 vegetarian Chicken Free Chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes
* 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, with 1/4 cup liquid reserved
* 1/2 cup red bell peppers, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
* 1/4 cup onions chopped
* 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tbsp Braggs Liquid Aminos or soy sauce
* 1 tbsp corn or potato starch


Preparation
Stir-fry onions, peppers, celery and garlic, cooking until the onions become translucent. Add Chicken Free Chicken and pineapple chunks. Cook for 1 minute. Mix starch with reserved pineapple liquid and add to stir-fry. Stir until thickened. Serve over rice or rice noodles.

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Chinese Vegetable Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 slice ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup broccoli, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts (optional)
• 1/3 cup bamboo shoots
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup snow peas

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large skillet, wok or frying pan. Sautee the ginger and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Carefully add the water, soy sauce and broccoli. Stir fry for 5-7 minutes, then add the remaining ingredients. Stir fry for another 5 minutes, until vegetables are cooked.

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Chinese Style Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti or noodles
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup snow peas
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp hot chili oil

Preparation

Cook the spaghetti or noodles in water until they are soft, around 10-12 minutes. Whisk together the sesame oil and soy sauce and toss with spaghetti. In a microwave or steamer, gently cook the snow peas for just 2 minutes. Whisk together vinegar, mustard and chili oil and toss this with the snow peas, cucumber, green onions and parsley until well mixed. Toss together the veggies and spaghetti until well combined. Enjoy hot or cold.
This dish is both vegetarian & vegan.