Spinach al la Provence
This lovely dish tastes as great as it looks And, despite the instructions, it is quite easy to make and assemble.
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
1 red onion, sliced thinly
1 red bell pepper, de-seeded and sliced in thin strips
1 yellow bell pepper, de-seeded and sliced in thin strips
1/2 cup soy yogurt
1 lg. Tbs. cashew nut bitter
1 teaspoon herbs [...]
Sweet Bell Pepper Bruschetta
These made a wonderful lunch, but they’d also be great as an appetizer or finger food at a party.
Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients:
2-3 sweet bell peppers-yellow and red
2 tablespoons olive oil
pinch salt and pepper
1 baguette
splash balsamic vinegar
Directions:
De-seed and slice the bell peppers.
Saute in a pan until oft but still crunchy.
Season to taste with a pinch of salt [...]
Mini Broccoli Quiches
We enjoyed these yummy quiches as our main meal tonight. They would also work well for a brunch. The batter is the same as for the Spanish omelet.
Yield: 6 mini quiches
Ingredients:
6 squares frozen ?hearty puff pastry?, thawed
1 onion, minced
4 cups broccoli, washed, cut in florets
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
handful almond slices, toasted
1 tablespoon oil
8 tablespoons [...]
Rasta Pasta (Pasta Marinara)
Friday night’s we usually “kick off” the weekend with a special meal, often it’s Italian. This is just a regular spaghetti with tomato sauce. The pasta made it special, and seasoning the sauce for a longer time gave it a chance to mellow and mix. We enjoyed the meal with a savory zucchini bread and [...]
Zucchini Creole on Polenta
This Southern dish is very reminiscent to ratatouille which makes sense, as Louisiana and parts of the South had been French territories. The creole tastes very nice on the polenta and makes a nice dinner on a warm summer’s eve.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup polenta (corn meal)
4 cups water
pinch salt
1 tablespoon oil
2 med. zucchini, sliced
2 stalks [...]
Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
Summertime is here, let’s get out the grill. With the garden producing lots of fresh vegetables, kabobs are a tasty way to enjoy them all.
Serving Size: 4
Yield: 16 kabobs
Ingredients:
for the marinade:
2 tablespoons molasses
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Acapulco Tofu
The mild flavors of sweet red bell peppers were brought to life with a jalapeno and a dash of Tabasco, making a delicious bed for the tofu. Enjoyed with yellow rice made this a very nice meal.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
325 grams tofu, patted dry and sliced in thin squares
3 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon sweet chili powder
2 large [...]
Garlic Baguette with Ratatouille
Ratatouille is such a flavorful meal. This recipe makes a great appetizer or finger-food. We enjoyed it today as lunch.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
1 small zucchini, cut in small cubes
1/2 eggplant, cut in small cubes
1 red or yellow bell pepper, cut in small cubes
1 red onion, chopped
2 tsp. herbs de Provence
1 small can tomato paste
cayenne pepper
salt and [...]
Raw Vegan Surf ‘n’ Turf
We really enjoyed this raw dinner, using seaweed from the surf and zucchini from the turf. It tasted delicious, had great texture and was very filling.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
for the surf ‘n’ turf:
2 zucchini, peeled, grated and finely chopped
1 small-med. onion, chopped finely
3 stalks celery, grated and chopped finely
1 red bell pepper, [...]
Pumpkin Tagliatelle with Beet Alfredo Sauce
Wow, this was delicious. I was especially pleased with the sauce, which really tastes great.
I can’t wait until we get a spiralo and can have “proper” shaped vegetable pasta. But, in the meantime, we were very happy with the tagliatelle made by the vegetable peeler.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
1 med. butternut squash or Uchi Kuri pumpkin, peeled
for [...]
Sweet Red Bell Pepper with Apple Soup
The sweetness of the red bell peppers is complimented by the sweet apples making this a very nice warm soup for a chilly fall evening.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
4 large red bell peppers, seeded,ribs removed, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
4 cups vegetable bouillon
salt and pepper to taste
chili powder
Directions:
Saute the [...]
Roasted Paprika Mushroom Soup with Rosemary
This makes a nice warm filling soup on a chilly evening. The fresh rosemary adds a depth of flavor. It’s quick and easy to make and has a lovely thick texture from the mushrooms.
Yield: 4
Ingredients:
1 large jar (400 grams) roasted paprika (red bell pepper)
12 ounces mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons [...]
Fusilli pasta with artichokes and peppers
This makes a nice light dinner for two. Light and lemony in flavor, lovely with a mixed salad and whole grain bread.
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
200 grams fusilli (spiral) pasta
1 can artichoke hearts
1 large sweet red bell pepper
chives
1/2 cup soy cream or soy yogurt
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 lemon zest and juice
salt and lemon pepper
Tabasco
chives
Directions:
Bring a pot of [...]
Black-eyed pea salad
Black eyed peas are very nutritious, and cook quickly. This salad is filling and full of flavor. We enjoyed this on a hot day, with a rice salad and a crusty home made bread.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup dried black-eyed peas, or 1 (14 oz.) can, rinsed and drained
1 medium bell pepper, chopped [...]
Gnocchi with fava beans
Such a lovely colorful meal and so tasty. It would be easy to make this for a Christmas meal as it is so red and green, but it tastes great any time of the year. We enjoyed it on a windy wet fall night with a lovely rose wine and a full grain bread and [...]
Vegetable korma curry with pilaf
We celebrated Diwali tonight by enjoying a traditional Indian meal. Korma curry is not a hot spicy curry, but distinctivly Indian. We served the meal with mango chutney and a nice fresh fruit raita.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
for the vegetable korma curry
1 small pumpkin, cut in bite sized pieces
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic
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Red lentil salad with grilled fig
This recipe makes a lovely filling fall salad. It’s quick and easy to make.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
100 grams red lentils
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. mustard
salt
5 tbs. olive oil
4 tbs. lemon juice or white balsamic vinegar
2 spring onions, cut in rings
1 red bell pepper
2 ripe fresh [...]
Indian Pumpkin Dish with Rice and Lentil Puree
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
2 onions chopped
2 sweet bell peppers, deseeded and chopped
750 grams pumpkin, cut in small pieces
1 tsp. black mustard seeds
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 piece ginger, peeled and grated
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. saffron
1 tbs. sugar
1/2 cup vegetable bouillon
2 tbs. chopped [...]
Grilled eggplant and sweet potato on soba noodles
This does taste as nice as it looks. It’s a bit of trouble, but definitely worth it.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
2 sweet potatoes, sliced in 1/2 inch slices, will be about 12 total slices (about 2 medium)
1 cup orange juice
2 1/2 tbs. molasses
2 tbs. water
2 tsp.vegetable oil
2 tbs. Dijon mustard
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Broccoli Paprika Soup
Mildly spicy and full of good health, this colorful soup tastes great on a chilly day.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
1 med broccoli
2 cups water
1 vegetable bouillon cube
2 tbs. paprika paste or 2 red bell peppers
nutmeg
Directions:
Wash the broccoli.
Cut the stem in bite sized pieces and cut the florets into [...]
Asparagus & Red Bell Pepper Soup
I guess we’re soup people. This one directly made it into our top 10. The asparagus gives the bell pepper a lovely dimension and the nutmeg tops it off.
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
1 large red bell pepper
8-9 white asparagus spears
1 tbs. vegan margarine
2 tbs. tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
pinch sugar
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Mediterranean eggplant salad
This makes a very nice fresh salad for a hot day.
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
handful rucola
1 eggplant
1 tbs. olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper
2 large tomatoes
150 grams soy yogurt
Italian herbs or salad dressing herbs
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Wash the rucola and cut off the stems.
Was the [...]
Fruity sweet potato salad
A bright and colorful salad that will enhance any meal.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
2-3 large sweet potatoes, cooked and cut into chunks
50 grams margarine
1 tbs. lemon juice
1 red bell pepper, cut in small pieces
1 ripe banana, cut into pieces
1 apple, cut in small pieces
6 or so dried apricots, [...]
La vegan pizza del diavolo
Friday is our traditional pizza day. It started many years ago when we were living in Essen-Bergerhausen (Germany). Around the corner of our student appartment was a small Italian pizzaria owned by Francesco. He made some of the best pizza we’ve ever eaten and his pizza Diavolo has been our favorite for many years. After [...]
