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
1 vegetable bouillon cube
2 cups water
3 [...]
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 as [...]
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 cups green [...]
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, not the little cans of condensed puree
8 young, [...]
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 (3 ounces)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1& 1/2 teaspoons [...]
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 [...]
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 soy [...]
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 seed, [...]
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 [...]
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
2 tbs. [...]
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
4 [...]
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
1/2 cup warmed soy milk
for the soup
1 scallion (white and green parts, [...]
Spicy pistachio and pea spread
We spread this on our bread at evening meals and on our breakfast whole wheat rolls.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup pistachios
1& 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 tbs. olive oil
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. curry powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 cup water
1 tbs. lemon juice
Directions:
Shell the pistachios.
Place the [...]
Rice and Pea Salad
Ingredients:
1 cup rice, cooked
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup soy yogurt
salt & pepper
1/2 tsp. curry
Directions:
Cook the rice until fluffy.
Cool the rice and add the thawed peas.
Make a sauce using the soy yogurt and curry with a dash of salt and pepper.
Pour over the rice and peas and chill.
Serve garnished with tomatoes or can [...]
Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Salad
Ingredients:
4 large portobello mushrooms
3 carrots , peeled and grated
100 grams frozen peas, thawed
4 tbs. soy yogurt
2 tsp. olive oil
1 tbs. packaged salad dressing seasonings
Directions:
Place the mushrooms upside down on a bed of lettuce or mixed salad greens.
Thaw the peas by pouring hot or boiling water over them for a few minutes.
Drain the peas, and allow [...]
Easy Peasy Soup
I never liked split pea soup before. Perhaps it was too thick or there had been some kind of meat added. I don’t know, but we do enjoy this nice light version that is also quick and easy.
Ingredients:
1 pkg. frozen peas
1 large leek, sliced in rings
1 vegatble boullion cube
1 liter water
Directions:
Put the frozen peas in [...]
Pea Soup wih Shiitake Mushrooms
Ingredients:
250 grams frozen peas
1 liter vegetable bouillon
100 grams dried shiitakes, reconstituted
20 grams margarine
1 tbs. Flour
2 tbs. almonds, ground
1 tbs. curry powder
salt
mint leaves to garnish
Directions:
Cook the frozen peas 5 minutes in 1 liter of water.
Add 1 liter of vegetable bouillon and cook for 15 minutes.
Puree the soup mixture.
Meanwhile, soak dried shiitakes or clean [...]
