Artichoke and Spicy Tofu Casserole
This is rally vegan comfort food at it’s best. We really enjoyed this hearty meal on a chilly, windy day. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped 1 small red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped 2 spring onions sliced 1 tablespoon vegan margarine 1 cup prepared vegan cream sauce* 8 ounces artichoke [...]
Spirali Pasta with Romanesco and Peas
This was a very special pasta meal with a delicious almond-miso-white wine Sauce. We really like romanesco and look forward to late summer/fall when it comes available. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 4 ounces spirali pasta 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen) 2-3 cups romanesco broccoli florets 1/2 cup fresh basil,chopped for the sauce: 2 tablespoons [...]
Lidia’s Pea Spread
This is a lovely spread that we enjoyed at the Lahder Krug, a restaurant in Petershagen-Lahde (Germany) during a birthday party. The restaurant usually serves traditional German meals, but they made an entire 5 course vegan meal just for us and did a really good job. We were very touched and happy to enjoy this [...]
Creamy Mushroom Soup with Spring Vegetables
This was a lovely soup to have on a fresh spring day. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped in small pieces 1 leek (or 2 spring onions) cut in small pieces 1/2 sweet bell pepper (I used a yellow one), cut in small pieces 1/2 lb. mushrooms, [...]
Review: Mango-Pea Salad with Sesame Dressing
As the temperatures rise, we look for more salads to enjoy as our main meals. We really enjoyed this recipe found at Vegetarian Times. It’s a delicious salad that is quick and easy to prepare. In fact, we did not follow the directions completely, as we enjoyed the salad raw. We did not need to [...]
Review: Easy Cheezy Peazy Pasta Balls
This salad is a real winner from Kathy from the Healthy Happy Life blog. Kathy is also the creator of the fabulous Finding Vegan site. The salad is quick and easy to make, and very tasty. We enjoyed it tonight with dinner, and are looking forward to leftovers for lunch tomorrow. We made it according [...]
Review: Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Sweet Ginger Soy Dressing
They say that imitation is the highest form of a compliment. We had seen this recipe and it was love at first sight. We really wanted to enjoy this fresh and colorful salad. It was indeed delicious. Quick and easy to make. Check out the recipe at My Favorite Flavours.
Easy Peasy Sauce Over Pasta
This colorful green pea sauce can be enjoyed as a spread but is also very tasty over pasta. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 150 grams / 5.3 oz green peas (1 frozen bag) 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon powder 1/2 cup water 1 clove garlic 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 [...]
Asparagus, Fava Beans, Sugar Snap Pea Pods and Pea Salad
This tasty salad features the fresh foods that are now in season, all in bright green colors. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: for the salad: 5-6 spears fresh green asparagus, blanched and cut into 1/3 inch pieces 1/2 cup fava beans, podded, blanched and skins removed handful young sugar snap pea pods 1/4 cup fresh peas, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Lemon Gnocchi with Spinach and Peas
Wow, was this a nice meal especially when green peas are available fresh. There is a lovely lemony flavor that gives an added freshness to the peas and spinach. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup peas 1 cup soy cream 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes 1 clove, garlic minced 3 cups (packed) fresh spinach [...]
Sesame Snow Peas In Apricot Sauce
Sweet and savory make such a nice combination. In this recipe they come from the mixture of apricots with mustard and soy sauce. The crunchiness from the snow peas makes it a real winner. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 med. onion, finely sliced 3 cloves, garlic peeled and minced 1 tbs. [...]
Thai style tofu and snow peas on rice vermicelli with lime peanut sauce
This is one of our favorite meals. The spicy, lemony flavors are a wonderful addition to the peanut butter. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup snow peas, coarsely chopped 1-2 tbs. fresh ginger, minced 1 chili pepper, crushed 1 onion, chopped 1/2 lb tofu, cubed 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup [...]
Sauteed favas and peas
Favas are in season again so we will try to offer as may tasty recipes as we know. This is a quick and easy side dish that tastes very nice, light in flavor; but packed with flavor. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 cups fava beans 1 cups peas 1 Tbs. olive oil 1 Tbs. fennel [...]
Pasta primavera with creamy spinach sauce
This bright springy recipe tasted great o a chilly winter’s eve. We were happy to enjoy this meal even if just using frozen vegetables. We will look forward to the spring when we can really make it with all fresh vegetables. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 50 grams vegan margarine 225 grams chopped spinach 500 grams [...]
Tofu, sugar snap peas and banana risotto
Lovely colors of bright yellow and green, make a tasty combination for vegetables with fruit and rice. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 150 grams tofu , cut in bite sized chunks 1 cup risotto rice 1 onion, chopped 2 bananas, peeled and cut in bite sized chunks 2 tsp. Sambal Oelek 1&1/2 cups water 1 tsp. [...]
Vegan macaroni salad
Macaroni salad is so tasty for lunch, or an evening supper on a hot day. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 cup cooked macaroni (1 c uncooked) 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup spicy tofu pieces, cut in small cubes 1/2 cup soy cheese, cut in small cubes 1/ s cup [...]
Spinach ravioli filled with a pea & pistachio mixture
Green filled with green, delicious and elegant. It is a bit of work to do, but well worth it! Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: for the pea and pistachio filling: 200 grams frozen peas, thawed 100 grams pistachio nuts 1/4 cup water 1 tbs. chili oil salt for the spinach pasta dough: 1 cup semolina flour [...]
Minty pea and rice salad with apples
This salad is so nice and light, and quick and easy to make too! It also travels well so can be brought to a pot luck super or on a picnic. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup rice, cooked 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 apple, cut into small pieces fresh mint leaves light dressing [...]
Spicy Minestrone Soup
This is a delicious soup especially nice on a cold rainy day. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 med. onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 tbs. olive oil 1 qt. water 1 can small kidney beans or chickpeas various fresh veggies including carrots, zucchini, green beans, wax beans, potatoes, peas, cabbage, [...]
Beta carotene soup with green pea dumplings
A lovely vegetable broth with golden vegetables and bright green dumplings. Somewhat sweet and full of vitamins. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the pea dumplings 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fat (vegan margarine) 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 scallion, white and green leaves 7-8 fresh mint leaves [...]
