Lentil Stuffed Romano Peppers with Vegan Cheese Sauce
We’ve had stuffed peppers before but this is a new recipe that we really enjoyed. It’s also easy to make. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 2 pointed romano peppers 1/2 cup lentils 2 cups water 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon powder 5 baby plum tomatoes, halved small bunch chives, chopped 1 teaspoon red pepper [...]
Review: Warm Butternut Squash and Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing
Smitten Kitchen is one of my favorite blogs to visit. Although it is an omni blog, the photos are always inviting and sometimes the recipes are vegan. We saw this salad a few weeks ago and have been looking forward to making it ever since. It was delicious and we will enjoy it more often [...]
Review: Spiced rice with lentils and cauliflower
This was a really great meal. It was easy to make vegan, just by using soy yogurt. It’s basically a korma curry which is very tasty, and we used home made rhubarb chutney. The recipe makes a lot so we will be enjoying a nice meal of left overs sometime this week.
Minty Pea and Spinach Soup
We’re in the mood for Spring. This vibrant sweet soup tasted great on a cold but clear day. We are looking forward to making it with peas and spinach fresh from the garden, but that will be a while yet. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 3 cups frozen peas 1 small package frozen spinach 2 shallots [...]
Chickpea and Spinach Soup
This is a delicious soup, full of healthy ingredients and tasty spices. It was especially nice on a chilly winter’s day. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 onion, chopped 1 6oz canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1 garlic clove, minced 2-3 cups vegetable stock 1/2 cup baby soup pasta 150 g / 5 1/2 [...]
Lentil Croquettes with Mango Jalapeno Chutney
With the upcoming holiday season, having tapas ready on hand is a good idea. These were very tasty and also make a nice dinner as well. Ingredients: 1 cup lentils (I used red) 1 vegetable bouillon cube 2 bay leaves splash of lemon juice 2 tablespoons bread crumbs plus bread crumbs for rolling 2 tablespoons [...]
Lentil & Spinach Quesadillas with Jalepeno Avacado Cream
This is a very tasty twist on traditional quesadillas or bean burritos. Lentils lend themselves to many various cultures. Yield: 8 quesadillas Ingredients: 1 cup lentils (brown or green Le Puy) 1 vegetable bouillon cube 2 bay leaves, crushed but whole 8 corn tortillas (flour tortillas are also fine) 1 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. spicy [...]
Spicy Lentil and Spinach with Rhubarb Chutney
This is a nice hearty meal for the cooler seasons of the year. It’s particularly nice with hearty whole grain bread and a nice mixed salad. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the lentil and spinach: 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 can crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1-2 [...]
Review: Roasted Asparagus with Lentils
We really enjoyed this meal tonight. As asparagus season comes to a close, we try to have as many nice fresh meals using it as possible. We found this recipe at deliciouslivingmag.com . Lentils are also one of our favorite ingredients. We followed the simple instructions and it turned out great. The only thing different [...]
Review: Athenian Pasta Primavera
Tonight we enjoyed a lovely, light but filling dinner: “Athenian Pasta Primavera” The original recipe comes from the Eating Well blog. I easily turned it into a vegan recipe by replacing the feta cheese with my own version of “tofu feta”. I make the “tofu feta” by first blotting as much water from the tofu [...]
Pea Bruschetta
This bright green spread has a lovely nutty flavor from the sesame seed oil. It’s not a strong curry flavor, and the mustard also has a nice sharpness, but is not overpowering. Perhaps, reading the ingredients you would think it makes a strange spread, but we can assure you, we find it lovely. Ingredients: 2 [...]
Veggie Vindaloo
We enjoyed this spicy meal even though we had warmer weather. It’s very colorful with the spinach and very filling served over withe rice. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 zucchini, cut into bite sized pieces 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 bag (250 grams) fresh spinach, washed and [...]
Review: Bulgur and Chickpea Salad With Mint and Parsley
We at Vegalicious, have been happy to find such an interesting and positive campaign done by the N.Y.Times. This recipe was found at the “Recipes for Health” campaign, under “Health and Fitness”. Although not intentional, often these are vegan recipes. This was a very tasty salad, and offers a complete protein. We followed the simple [...]
Lentils & Rhubarb United Soup
Soon we will be able to harvest fresh rhubarb from our garden. For this delicious soup I used what we still had in the freezer from last year. The slight sourness of rhubarb adds a wonderful dimension to the lentils. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 3/4 cup red lentils 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large carrots, [...]
Curried Vegetable with Lentil Stew
This is a very nice, mild curry dinner for a chilly fall or winter’s night. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 Tbs. vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, peeled and cut in large bie sized pieces 2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and cut in large bite sized chunks 2 parsnips, peeled and [...]
Pumpkin, Red Lentil and Date Soup
This is a lovely, sweet thick soup to enjoy on a chilly day. It’s not particularly spicy, that’s up to you how hot you’d like it. The dates give it a nice subtle sweetness. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 100 grams red lentils 500 grams pumpkin, de-seeded cut in pieces 250 grams (1 can) crushed tomatoes [...]
Moroccan Pumpkin Soup
This is a sweet mild pumpkin soup that is quick and easy to make. The leeks give it a nice mild onion flavor and the chickpeas add a chewiness. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cups chickpeas, cooked 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 leeks (white and light green part only), chopped 4 cups vegetable [...]
Turkish Black-eyed Pea Salad with Pomegranate, Walnuts and Za’atar Dressing
This colorful salad is an adaptation of an adaptation. I wish I had made twice as much. We really enjoyed this salad. The basic ingredients are the same but I changed the dressing. It has a nice mixture of sweet, spicy sour and with the tang of mustard. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: For the salad: [...]
Curried Red Lentil Balls in Tamarind Coconut Sauce
This mild curry tastes wonderful on a cold evening. This meal is filling and healthy as well as being really tasty. Serving Size: 4 Yield: 9 balls Ingredients: for the sauce: 1 can coconut cream 3-4 tablespoons coconut flakes (not sweetened) 2 tablespoons tamarind syrup or paste (not sweetened) 1 tablespoon garam masala 2 tablespoons [...]
Pomegranate Lentil Soup
This is a very hearty flavorful soup. With the lentils and the rice, we have a complete protein. The mint and pomegranate give the soup a sweetness, although it is mildly so. The recipe makes a lot It would serve 4 as a full supper or 8 as a starter. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 3/4 [...]
Warm Fava Bean and Lentil Salad with Mint
This salad is as healthy as it is beautiful. This warm salad tasted great on a chilly evening. The mint leaves give a nice fresh flavor, complimented with a splash of lemon juice and the red wine vinegar. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup Le Puy lentils 1 red onion, sliced 1-2 bay leaves 300 [...]
Creamy Tomato-Paprika Soup with Peas, Carrots and Potatoes
This is a lovely mild, creamy soup that is very filling. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces 2 Tbs. oil 1 onion, cut in pieces 1 red bell pepper, cut in pieces 1 tomato, cut in pieces 1 – 1 & 1/2 cups tomato puree, the one in a carton, [...]
Review: Lentils and Olive Salad
“Who says vegetarian food is boring? This recipe brings together flavors with an exciting outcome.” Paula Lauri, of Olives 101.com is right! This salad is really tasty. It makes a very good main meal salad as it is full of nutritious lentils and other tasty ingredients. The recipe is easy to follow and uses an [...]
Curried Lentil Burgers
The mango chutney gives these burgers a nice sweet but spicy flavor. We have a very nice mango chutney from Surinam which is quite spicy so the burgers are very flavorful. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 175 grams red lentils 2 cups vegetable bouillon 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbs. oil 2 scallions, chopped 1 large [...]
