Mom’s Lentil Loaf

1 medium sized sweet Vidalia onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. vegan margarine
1/2 tsp. savoury
2 cups cooked lentils
2 cups mashed potatoes
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup wheat germ
3/4 cup soy milk
In a microwave safe bowel melt the margarine.  Add the garlic, onion and savory.  Microwave for 1 minute on high.  Add all the other ingredients.  [...]

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Two Vegan Black Beans and Rice

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 [...]

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Garbanzo Bean Recipe Collection

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 [...]

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Orange Bulgur Vegetarian Casserole

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 [...]

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Easy Falafel

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 [...]

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No-Meat Burgers-In-A-Hurry

 No-Meat Burgers-In-A-Hurry

1 pound firm tofu, mashed
1 cup quick rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 onion, finely minced
2 cloves of garlic finely minced
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
Vegetable oil spray

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Mix all ingredients together well.  Let sit for 10 minutes.  Shape into patties (4 or 6).  Bake at [...]

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More of the Best Burgers

Here are a few more great burgers.  They too can also be made into sausages or hotdogs.
California Black Bean Burgers
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
1 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Place beans in a food processor and mash OR [...]

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Versatile Burgers

  I have gathered together a variety of burgers that are relatively easy to throw together. All of these recipes will also make up into “sausages” or “hot dogs” depending on what you want for supper or which buns you grab first.  I have given 3 best methods for cooking the burgers.  All have proved [...]

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Versatile Garbanzos

 I love Chickpeas or garbanzos. When I am just cooking for myself I usually throw a can in all my soups, stews and salads. I even like eating them out of the can. My family isn’t quite as thrilled with them as I am. Here are 3 of my favourite garbanzo recipes that even my [...]

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