Monday, September 13, 2021

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheez

Adapted from It's All Good Vegan

INGREDIENTS: 
  • 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2" cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegan margarine
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 heaping tablespoons No Chicken Broth powder
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  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 package vegan shredded cheddar cheese
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  • 1 16-ounce package pasta, cooked

METHOD: 
  • Combine the first 5 ingredients in an Instant Pot
  • Set to sautee until margarine melts; stir to combine
  • Seal Instant Pot and set to MANUAL for 3 minutes; quick release when finished
  • Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, stir to combine then blend a little longer until smooth
  • Stir in cooked pasta

Monday, August 2, 2021

Instant Pot Cabbage, Potatoes and Sausage

 


Adapted from Sidewalk Shoes

INGREDIENTS: 
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 small - medium potatoes (about 1 pound)
  • 1 small head of cabbage cut into 2" chunks
  • 2 vegan Italian sausage links
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt
METHOD:  
  • Set Instant Pot to saute; add oil and onions and cook until onions are transluscent
  • Add sausage and stir a few more minutes
  • Add garlic and stir
  • Add potatoes, stirring to coat
  • Pour in water
  • Seal the lid; set to manual for 6 minutes; quick release
  • Place cabbage on top of potatoes
  • Seal the lid; set to manual for 4 minutes; quick release
  • Stir to combine and salt to taste

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Eggplant and Chard Stir Fry

Adapted from Tasty Kitchen

INGREDIENTS: 
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
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  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon grated ginger
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  • 1 large eggplant, peeled and cubed into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 large bunch Swiss chard, separated stems diced and leaves sliced
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  • Cooked basmati rice

METHOD: 
  • Whisk first 4 ingredients and set aside
  • Heat oils in large pot, add garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds
  • Add eggplant and chard stems and cook until eggplant is becoming tenter
  • Add Swiss chard leaves and heat, covered, stirring often, until leaves are wilted
  • Stir in soy sauce mixture, lower heat and stir until sauce thickens
  • Serve over cooked rice

Friday, May 28, 2021

Just Egg Strata

 

Adapted from JUST Recipes

INGREDIENTS: 
  • 4 cups 1" stale bread cubes
  • 2 Field Road Smoked Apple Sage Sausages
  • 1 tablespoon Earth Balance
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 - 6 oz. jar sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
  •  1/2 cup vegan milk or sour cream
  • 1 - 12 oz bottle JUST Egg
  • 1 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese
  • 1 tomato, sliced
METHOD: 
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees; oil a 9 x 7 glass baking dish
  • Place bread cubes in large bowl
  • Finely dice sausages and add to bread cubes
  • Add grated cheese and mushrooms
  • Heat Earth Balance in skillet
  • Add onion, green pepper and garlic and saute until onion is transluscent
  • Stir in sage, rosemary and milk/sour cream
  • Add sauteed vegetables to bread cube mixutre and toss
  • Shake the bottle of JUST Egg, add to bowl and mix thoroughly
  • Pour into oiled baking dish
  • Arrange sliced tomato on top
  • Bake for 50 minutes until browned and crispy on top
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving; serve warm