Posted in Burgers, Casseroles, Vegetables, garlic, grains, tagged Burgers, carrots, casserole, oatmeal, tahini, vegan, vegan casseroles, vegetarian on October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Vegan Carrot-Oat Patties
1 large onion finely minced
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup fresh bread crumbs – whole wheat is best
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon tahini
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 cup grated carrots
1/3 cup hot water
Mix all ingredients together and form into patties. Heat some oil or margarine in a skillet and fry for [...]
Posted in Fruit, Soup and Stew, Vegetables, garlic, tagged apple, apple juice, cabbage, cabbage soup, cream soup, soup, soymilk, vegan on October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
1 cup apple juice
1 apple cored and chopped
3 cups chopped cabbage
3 shallots, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup soy milk
2 tablespoons minced parsley
Cook first six ingredients until the cabbage is very soft and the liquid has almost disappered. Stir in soy milk. Serve very hot with croutons.
Posted in Beans, Fruit, Seasonings, peanut butter, tagged peanut butter, peanuts, raisins, rice, tahini on October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
2 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
2 teaspoons tahini
Mix all ingredients together an pour into a casserole dish. Bake at 375° until hot, about 20 – 30 minutes. Serve as a breakfast rice, dessert rice, or main course rice with vegetables on the side and a [...]
Posted in Beans, Casseroles, Legumes, Vegetables, vegan, tagged black beans, garlic, onions, rice, salsa, vegan on October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Vegan Black Beans and Rice
1 pound dried black beans sorted and rinsed
1 large sweet Vidalia onion, chopped
1 cup hot picante sauce or salsa
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
5 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups hot cooked rice for serving
Mix everything together in your crock pot (except for [...]
Posted in Beans, Burgers, Casseroles, Dips and Salsa, Ethnic, Legumes, Pasta, Vegetables, salads, tagged Burgers, chick peas, curry, garbanzo beans, hummus, meatless burgers, tomatoes, vegan, vegetarian on October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Chickpeas or Garbanzo Beans are a favourite of mine. I like them because they have a very delicate flavour that goes well with anything. I use the ones in the can because they are convenient, still nutritious and because dried garbanzos take forever to soak and cook and I just haven’t got the time. Usually [...]
Posted in Beans, Casseroles, Fruit, Legumes, tagged bulgur, casserole, onions, oranges on October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
1/4 cup butter
2 large sweet Vidalia onions, chopped
3 stalks of celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
1/3 cup chopped peanuts
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup wheat germ
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
In a large fry pan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the [...]
Posted in Articles, tagged navy beans, pea beans, white beans on October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
One of the highest fibre foods with the least amount of fat is the humble pea bean. Also known as the navy bean or alubias chican, this bean can play an important role in your continued good health.White pea beans are legumes which are the richest source of vegetable protein. Beans themselves are not a [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Fall is definately here and the weather is starting to cool down. All the great root veggies are ready and kitchens are ablaze with the smells of canning and cooking. When I think of fall and root veggies, beans always spring to mind as well because they go so well together. I have put together 3 recipes [...]
Posted in Ethnic, Fast Food, Legumes, tagged chickpeas, Ethnic, falafel, garbanzo beans, Legumes on October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
4 cloves garlic finely minced
2 tablespoons peanut butter
6 little green onions and their tails finely chopped
1 egg
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
2 tablespoona soy sauce
1 tablespoon corn oil
4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Puree chickpeas in a food processor. Add peanut butter, garlic, onion, egg and spices. Mix well. Shape into [...]
Posted in Dips and Salsa, Fruit, Vegetables, tagged caribbean food, cranberries, habanera, jalapeno, peppers, pineapple, salsa on October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Spicy Cranberry Salsa
1 12 ounce bag fresh cranberries
4 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1
/2 teaspoon salt
2 jalapeno peppers – seeded and minced
tablespoons grated onion
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Cover and cook cranberries until they pop open. Drain immediately. Add all other ingredients and process or blend. Pour into a container and chill until [...]
