Review: Sweet Potato & Kale with mustard crusty tofu
We enjoyed this meal last night. It was very tasty. The combination of sweet potato with kale was surprisingly delicious.
I did not follow the instructions exactly. First the sweet potatoes were lightly steamed, so that it was not necessary to cook them so long in the frying pan, thus the kale would not be overcooked. [...]
Spicy Sweet Potato Spread
This makes a very tasty spread especially nice on dark sweet pumpernickel bread. It would also be a tasty dip for vegetables and some fruit as well.
Ingredients:
1 sweet potato
1-2 splashes chili oil or Tabasco
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1-2 teaspoon maple syrup
very small pinch of salt
Directions:
Peel the sweet potato and slice in large pieces.
Place in a steam [...]
Raw Vegieghetti with Marinara Sauce
This was our first “raw” main meal and there will be many more to come. We will continue to have our cooked meals, but we would like to increase the percentage of raw meals a bit more. I’m looking forward to growing a lot more vegetables in our garden, particularly for our raw meals.
This marinara [...]
Spicy Sweet Potato Soup
This creamy spicy soup fills the tummy and brings a glow of warmth on a chilly day.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
1/2 cup soy yogurt
1 lime, zest and juice
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon soy margarine
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable bouillon (1 cube and 4 cups water)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon [...]
French Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup (Soupe Au Potiron)
We’re seeing the first signs of fall now. The leaves are beginning to turn and some of our pumpkins are already ripe. This lovely French recipe uses very simple ingredients but definitely belongs on the “gourmet” table as it tastes divine and an extra added bonus is that it is packed with vitamins and beta [...]
Thai green curry with vegetables and noodles
We really enjoyed this meal, it seemed lighter and less salty than other kinds of Asian meals, although, nice and spicy on a chilly winter night. It can be served with rice or noodles.
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
1 can coconut milk (400 ml.)
9 – [...]
Beets & sweets
A great finger food for a party. This makes a colorful appetizer or amuse bouche.
Ingredients:
2-3 beets, cooked and sliced in 1/4 inch slices
1-2 sweet potatoes, cooked and sliced in 1/4 inch slices
50 grams fried onions
2 tbs. plain tofu, crumbled
2 tbs. plain soy yogurt
1 tsp. horseradish
pinch salt
1 [...]
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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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, [...]
Curried Lentils with Rhubarb and Sweet Potatoes
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
1 c. red lentils (dry)
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut in bite sized pieces
2 & 1/2 c. water
1 vegetable bullion cube
1 tbs. oil
1 c. rhubarb, cubed
1 & 1/2 tbs. sugar
1 tablespoon curry
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon hot chili powder
1/2 c. coconut, shredded, unsweetened
Directions:
Put the water, bullion cube, lentils and sliced sweet [...]
Red Bell Pepper and Sweet Potato Soup
It has been the first time that we used red bell peppers and sweet potatoes in a soup. Not only are the colors beautiful, the soup was also very delicious.
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, cut in bite sized chunks
1 sweet potato, pealed and cut in bite sized [...]
Walkermama #51
This is a sweet and spicy sauce that we enjoy on pasta with vegetables. We originally had it at Wagamama’s in Amsterdam (number 51 on the menu) and have since tried to create a likeness. It is one of our favorites and we hope you will enjoy it also.
Ingredients:
For the vegetables:
2 large carrots , peeled, [...]
