| 401 | Been talking to yourself in here lately ellie ... so here is my contribution (not tested by myself though as I don't do tofu): The ultimate healthy lunch
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/6300307/
The-ultimate-healthy-lunch uli - 2012-01-24 11:46:00 |
| 402 | Vegetarian tortilla soup
I love this soup,
2-3 tortillas or wraps cut into thin strips
olive oil,
smoked paprika.
pop the tortilla bits into an oven proof dish and drizzle with a little olive oil and a sprinkle of smoked paprika, and cook in oven until slightly browned approx 10 - 15 min, remove & cool. They should become crispy. 1-2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion chopped
3 cloves garlic chopped
(last time I made it I added a glug of port, and reduced it down before adding the spices, worked well)
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 - 1/2 cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 can crushed tomatoes
6 cups veg broth
1 tin black beans
1 cup corn ( I use frozen)
1 tsp sugar
sprinkle of smoked paprika
salt & pepper to season Heat oil in large pot and saute the onion & garlic, with salt. Stir in the spices heat for 1 min then add the tomatoes & sugar. Cook the tomatoes for about 5 min until slightly reduced, add veg stock, black beans, corn & pepper & a light sprinkle of smoked paprika. Simmer for another 10 - 15 min. Adjust seasoning as needed. spoon into bowls, stir through some fresh coriander, add baked tortillas,a dollop of sour cream . and some cubed avocado, and if liked a drizzle of chilli sauce for those in the family that like it hotter. avocado, sour cream & fresh coriander to serve ruby19 - 2012-01-24 22:18:00 |
| 403 | This message was deleted. elliehen - 2012-01-24 22:23:00 |
| 404 | Opps should have added i use delmaines black beans in chilli sauce for the veg tortilla soup. ruby19 - 2012-01-25 07:11:00 |
| 405 | Hi, I want to know, if I'm making fast vegan crumbed sausages which calls for a cup of rolled oats, does it matter if they are the small oats or the large ones? Thanks. I want to try them tonight but only have the small ones. cautis - 2012-01-25 09:11:00 |
| 406 | I think the fine ones would be fine. ruby19 - 2012-01-25 09:30:00 |
| 407 | Thanks Ruby. Also would I be able to grate carrot and zucchini to mix in with it? cautis - 2012-01-25 09:31:00 |
| 408 | This message was deleted. elliehen - 2012-01-25 19:54:00 |
| 409 | A really tasty and easy vegetarian meal is Jamie Oliver's Spanakopita! So good..http://aftertasteblog.wo-
rdpress.com/2011/11/08/oh-swee-
t-spanakopita-spinach-and-feta-
-filo-pie/ bridget107 - 2012-01-25 21:14:00 |
| 410 | This message was deleted. elliehen - 2012-01-25 21:19:00 |
| 411 | Thanks! :-) bridget107 - 2012-01-25 21:20:00 |
| 412 | Banana ice cream.
3c sliced frozen bananas
1/2c nut butter (not peanut)
good pinch salt
1/4-1/3c maple syrup, agave or honey
vanilla essence to taste
chpd nuts
Process bananas until roughly chopped. Add rest ingred except nuts and vanilla and process until smooth. Fold in nuts and vanilla essence. |
| 413 | cautis wrote:
Hi, I want to know, if I'm making fast vegan crumbed sausages which calls for a cup of rolled oats, does it matter if they are the small oats or the large ones? Thanks. I want to try them tonight but only have the small ones. I have been trying to find a vegan sausage recipe could you post yours here please cautis or any other readers 1olly1 - 2012-01-26 20:08:00 |
| 414 | The member deleted this message. elliehen - 2012-01-26 20:22:00 |
| 415 | 1olly1 wrote:
I have been trying to find a vegan sausage recipe could you post yours here please cautis or any other readers Not mine, just got it from this thread.... and my carnivore son liked them!! FAST VEGAN CRUMBED SAUSAGES/BURGER PATTIES Very quick and cheap and easy when there is "nothing in the pantry". Into a bowl place 1 cup of rolled oats. Add a crumbled vegetarian stock cube (like Massell) and anything else you want in the way of flavours. I usually use 1 tsp mixed herbs. You an add a small finely chopped onion if you want. Now pour over 1 cup of boiling water and mix well. Either cover tightly and leave for 10 minutes OR stick it in the microwave for 1 or two minutes on high. Cool slightly then add 1 large tablespoon crunchy peanut butter and mix well. put some crumbs out on a plate and take small portions of the mixture, dab into the crumbs and shape into little sausage shapes, or patties or balls. fry gently in a good oil till golden and crispy all over.
Cheap, healthy hi fibre, and kids like it, esp with tomato sauce! cautis - 2012-01-26 21:29:00 |
| 416 | This message was deleted. elliehen - 2012-01-27 10:54:00 |
| 417 | cautis wrote:
VEGAN CRUMBED SAUSAGES/BURGER PATTIES
Very quick and cheap and easy when there is "nothing in the pantry".
So in short that is:
rolled oats,
hot water,
dried herbs
and nut butter.... ummm not really sausage, but some nice patties I guess. uli - 2012-01-27 18:07:00 |
| 418 | This message was deleted. elliehen - 2012-01-27 18:27:00 |
| 419 | elliehen wrote:
ummm...someone-
looking for meat in a Vegetarian thread is a boat waaaaay off course ;)
I wasn't looking for "meat" ellie, just a little bit more "flavour" maybe. Personally I would use some eggs to bind it all and some nuts and dairy for a bit more flavour... Have done such good "meat imitations" in the past that even the cats ate it LOL :) uli - 2012-01-27 18:32:00 |
| 420 | This message was deleted. elliehen - 2012-01-27 18:34:00 |
| 421 | These ones used to be my favourite: 3 cups dry lentils
1 onion, chopped
1 cup bread crumbs
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or any other herbs you like
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
3 eggs
1 cup finely chopped roasted hazelnuts or walnuts
1-1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper Cook lentils and combine with onion, bread crumbs, parsley, eggs, and nuts. Stir in thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Make about 20 burger-sized patties.
Fry in hot oil on both sides. uli - 2012-01-27 18:42:00 |
| 422 | Another good version are these:
http://germanfood.about.com/od/vegetarianrecipes/r/meatfreep
atties.htm and these:
http://vegetarian.about.com/od/veggieburgerrecipes/r/creoleb
eanburg.htm which I have made in one form or another for vegetarian visitors here. uli - 2012-01-27 18:43:00 |
| 423 | This message was deleted. elliehen - 2012-01-27 18:44:00 |
| 424 | You are welcome :) uli - 2012-01-27 19:00:00 |
| 425 | uli wrote:
So in short that is:
rolled oats,
hot water,
dried herbs
and nut butter.... ummm not really sausage, but some nice patties I guess. If you read it you will see it says to shape into sausage shapes or rissoles etc. cautis - 2012-01-27 20:55:00 |
| 426 | cautis wrote:
Not mine, just got it from this thread.... and my carnivore son liked them!! FAST VEGAN CRUMBED SAUSAGES/BURGER PATTIES Very quick and cheap and easy when there is "nothing in the pantry". Into a bowl place 1 cup of rolled oats. Add a crumbled vegetarian stock cube (like Massell) and anything else you want in the way of flavours. I usually use 1 tsp mixed herbs. You an add a small finely chopped onion if you want. Now pour over 1 cup of boiling water and mix well. Either cover tightly and leave for 10 minutes OR stick it in the microwave for 1 or two minutes on high. Cool slightly then add 1 large tablespoon crunchy peanut butter and mix well. put some crumbs out on a plate and take small portions of the mixture, dab into the crumbs and shape into little sausage shapes, or patties or balls. fry gently in a good oil till golden and crispy all over.
Cheap, healthy hi fibre, and kids like it, esp with tomato sauce! these are awesome - delicious! gussiej - 2012-01-27 23:21:00 |
| 427 | p.s. i didn't add the peanut butter to the vegan crumbed sausages (didn't have any) and they were still yummo! gussiej - 2012-01-27 23:25:00 |
| 428 | This message was deleted. elliehen - 2012-01-28 16:51:00 |
| 429 | bumping |
| 430 | cautis wrote:
Not mine, just got it from this thread.... and my carnivore son liked them!! FAST VEGAN CRUMBED SAUSAGES/BURGER PATTIES Very quick and cheap and easy when there is "nothing in the pantry". Into a bowl place 1 cup of rolled oats. Add a crumbled vegetarian stock cube (like Massell) and anything else you want in the way of flavours. I usually use 1 tsp mixed herbs. You an add a small finely chopped onion if you want. Now pour over 1 cup of boiling water and mix well. Either cover tightly and leave for 10 minutes OR stick it in the microwave for 1 or two minutes on high. Cool slightly then add 1 large tablespoon crunchy peanut butter and mix well. put some crumbs out on a plate and take small portions of the mixture, dab into the crumbs and shape into little sausage shapes, or patties or balls. fry gently in a good oil till golden and crispy all over.
Cheap, healthy hi fibre, and kids like it, esp with tomato sauce! Have made these again without the peanut butter, used an egg instead, were much nicer (cos I don't really like peanut butter taste in anything that isn't a sandwich lol). I had grated carrot and zucchini, a pinch each of turmeric, coriander, cumin and paprika. Oh my goodness, these spices were lovely in it! I also cooked them in the morning and reheated them for tea and they were much nicer too. Also yummy cold! I plan on making them for snacks. cautis - 2012-02-09 21:33:00 |
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| 432 | Bumping for meat free ideas to go with mash:-) ruby19 - 2012-03-05 11:58:00 |
| 433 | Winter Casserole 3 tins of tinned beans or lentils (any type you like) drained
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 onion finely chopped
200g silken tofu (the really really soft stuff) mashed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 table spoons of sugar
1/2 cup of chopped parsley
1 carrot chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas 1 cup of white wine
1 cup of water or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon of flour Fry onion until golden add garlic and ginger and lightly sautee. Add white wine to the pan and set aside off the heat In a casserole dish put the parsley, mashed silken tofu, salt pepper and sugar. along with the canned beans or lentils, chopped carrot and peas.. Mix in the wine and oinion mix. In a bowl mix the flour with the water or vegetable stock to make a slurry. Mix this slurry through the casserole mixture. Bake in the oven for around 45 minutes at 180 until sauce has thickened taste and season, serve with rice ferita - 2012-03-12 09:24:00 |
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| 435 | Creamy Beans
half a cup of sliced uncooked mushrooms
a cup of chopped spinach
1/4 cup of finely chopped onion
1/2 cup of white wine (optional, you can use stock or water instead)
1/2 cup of cream (you may be able to use evaporated milk instead, I have never tried it with the evaporated milk but it will probably work)
I tin of baked beans
Fresh basil
Salt and Pepper to season Fry the onion in some butter until it starts to go translucent and brown. add the mushrooms and chopped spinach. Cook until the mushrooms and spinach have wilted down. Season with some salt and pepper. Open your tin of baked beans and pour into a sieve over the sink, rinse the beans under running water to get rid of the tomato sauce. Place the rinsed beans and half a cup of wine in with the spinach, mushroom and onions. Reduce the wine down by half then add the cream. Cook until the cream reduces slightly and becomes a nice suace consistancy. Season to taste and at the last minute add some chopped basil and mix through. This can be served with pasta, rice or even on toast. ferita - 2012-03-17 07:34:00 |
| 436 | ruby19 wrote:
Bumping for meat free ideas to go with mash:-)
fried eggs and spinach
fish and salad
any of the mock meat rissoles or sausages above uli - 2012-03-17 20:24:00 |
| 437 | This message was deleted. elliehen - 2012-03-17 23:53:00 |
| 438 | Morrocan stew,
Just got a batch on the go, and it is tasting good.....
2 tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion, sliced2 medium carrots, scrubbed and diced, 3 celery stalks, diced, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1½ tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp hot smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground ginger,generous grating of nutmeg, pinch of dried chilli flakes, a large pinch of saffron or tumeric, 1.5 tbsp tomato purée, 5 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped, 700ml (1¼ pints) good vegetable stock or water, 200g (7oz) dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained200g, (7oz) green lentils, rinsed (uncooked)small handful each of coriander and parsley leaves, finely choppedlemon juice, to taste, extra-virgin olive oil, to finish. Put the olive oil in a large casserole or heavy-based pan with a lid. Gently fry the onion, carrots and celery with a pinch of salt for 15 minutes, until very soft but not highly coloured. Stir in the garlic, spices and tomato purée. Turn up the heat slightly and cook, still stirring, for a few minutes more.Add the tomatoes, stock, chickpeas and lentils and bring to a gentle simmer. Partially cover with the lid and simmer gently for about an hour, giving the soup a stir now and then. The chickpeas should be very tender; if they are still hard, continue to simmer until they soften, adding a little extra water if it over-thickens and sticks. This soup should be thick and hearty, so if a lot of water remains allow the liquid to bubble down for a few minutes. Alternatively, dilute the soup with extra water if too thick. Season. Edited by ruby19 at 2:48 pm, Mon 19 Mar ruby19 - 2012-03-19 14:39:00 |
| 439 | Opps should have made a note for the paprika used 1 tsp of hot unsmoked, and 1/2 tsp of smoked. ruby19 - 2012-03-19 14:49:00 |
| 440 | Still can't go past Alison Holst's Meals Without Meat recipe for lentil burgers. Most meat eaters love them too. roshu - 2012-03-19 17:17:00 |
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| 444 | Vegetarian Lasagna
500g Fresh Spinach lasagne sheets
½ cup fresh basil leaves coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan Ricotta Filling;
750g ricotta
½ cup grated Parmesan
Pinch of nutmeg Tomato sauce;
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed
800 g (or 2 cans) crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste Bechamel sauce;
60g butter
½ cup plain flour
2 cups milk
2 eggs lightly beaten
1/3 cup grated Parmesan. Lightly grease a 25 x 32 cm baking dish.
Cut pasta sheets into large pieces and cook a couple at a time in boiling water for 3 minutes.
Drain and spread on damp tea towels until needed.
Ricotta filling, put ricotta and Parmesan cheeses and nutmeg in a bowl and mix together well.
Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Tomato sauce, heat oil in a frying pan, add onion and cook for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally until very soft.
Add garlic and cook a minute more.
Add the tomatoes and paste, stir well until well combined.
Stir constantly over heat until the mixture comes to the boil.
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Bechamel Sauce, heat butter in small pan.
When starting to foam, add flour and stir for 3 minutes or until just coloured.
Remove from heat, add milk gradually stirring after each addition, then return to heat and stir until sauce boils and thickens.
Remove from heat, and stir in the eggs.
Return to moderate heat and stir until almost boiling, but do not boil.
Add the cheese and season to taste.
Put plastic wrap onto the surface to prevent skin forming.
Preheat oven to 200c.
Put a layer of lasagne sheets in the dish.
Spread a third of the ricotta filling, sprinkle with basil, then top with a third of tomato sauce.
Repeat the layers, finishing with a pasta layer.
Pour over the Bechamel sauce, spread until smooth, then sprinkle with the combined breadcrumbs, pine nuts, paprika and Parmesan.
Bake for 45 minutes or until browned.
Leave to stand for 10 minutes before serving. Edited to add variation... Instead of using Spinach pasta sheets, one can use normal Pasta sheets and then a very thin layer of slightly wilted (partly steamed) fresh Spinach, or silver beet leaves. Edited by valentino at 11:54 am, Fri 30 Mar valentino - 2012-03-30 11:41:00 |
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