Garbanzos and Noodles

by | Sep 27, 2017 | Recipes

Garbanzos and Dumplings

Garbanzos and Noodles
Serves 6
A quick and easy hearty soup that will satisfy and can be used as a main dish.
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Prep Time
10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Broth
  1. 4 c. Water
  2. 3/4 t. Celery salt
  3. 2 tsp. Vegetarian chicken seasoning **
  4. (can add more to taste just before serving if needed)
  5. 1/4 t. Garlic salt
  6. 1 lg. Onion finely chopped (or 3 T. dry minced onion)
  7. 2 T. Nutritional yeast flakes
Add to broth
  1. Add 2 c. of precooked garbanzos( 1 regular size can with broth)
  2. 1 cup of 100% whole wheat bowtie pasta
  3. OR
  4. the homemade dumplings below
Homemade Dumplings
  1. 1 c. Whole white wheat flour (1/2 can be unbleached white, if you wish)
  2. 1 t. salt
  3. 1/4 c. Cold water ( little more if using all whole wheat)
  4. 3 T. light olive oil
Instructions
  1. Bring broth to a rolling boil.
  2. Add garbanzos.
  3. Add pasta OR the Dumplings below.
  4. Simmer together for 45 minutes if using dumplings, 30 minutes if using pasta.
  5. Add water if a thinner soup is desired.
  6. Adjust salt to taste by adding more chicken style seasoning if needed.
Dumplings
  1. Whip water and oil together.
  2. Pour over dry ingredients, mixing lightly with fork.
  3. Form into a ball and roll out to 1/4" thick or less.
  4. Cut into 1"x2" strips and drop into boiling broth.
Notes
  1. If you are in a hurry, the pasta easily replaces the dumplings. But be sure and try the dumplings sometime - I think they are so much tastier than the pasta and do add more bulk/heartiness to the dish.
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You can find my Vegetarian Chicken Style recipe here (make up a batch and use over time to save time and money!) 

 

Asian Almond Ginger Sauce

by | Sep 18, 2017 | Recipes

Asian Almond Ginger Sauce

By popular demand

Just to explain how I came to post this recipe –

I have an Instagram account where I post most of my food photos – if you want to know what I actually eat from time to time, that’s the place to follow me 🙂 The account is @plantbasedmove. Well, the other day I posted this photo of fresh spring rolls with an almond ginger sauce and several people asked for the recipe. So here is the sauce recipe. In case you were wondering, the spring roll is just rice paper (you can now find brown rice paper – YaY!) dipped in warm water just until softened. Lay it on your plate and fill with a veggies, here’s what I used: a few mung bean threads tossed with a few drops of roasted sesame seed oil, sliced avocado, grated carrot, toasted tofu (cut extra firm tofu into long strips, marinated in Bragg’s Aminos, put on parchment paper in the oven at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes until crispy on the outside, turning several times), fresh cilantro and basil leaves. You could also add mushrooms, mung bean sprouts, or grated jicama.

Asian Almond Ginger Sauce
Yields 1
Tasty dipping sauce for fresh spring rolls
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Prep Time
5 min
Total Time
5 min
Prep Time
5 min
Total Time
5 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 c. smooth almond butter
  2. 1 cup hot water
  3. 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  4. 1 Tbs. maple syrup (optional)
  5. 2 Tbs. Liquid Aminos (Braggs or Coconut Aminos)
  6. 2 tsp. lime juice
  7. 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  8. Salt to taste
  9. 1 tsp. of very finely chopped or grated fresh ginger root (peeled)
Instructions
  1. Whisk almond butter with the hot water in a bowl.
  2. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  3. Taste and adjust for salt.
Notes
  1. Delicious as a dip for fresh spring rolls.
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Friday Favorite-2

by | Sep 17, 2017 | Recipes

Friday Favorite - 2

Sharing a favorite with you!
Burger Delight
A great ground beef substitute and/or extender made from bulgur wheat.
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
1 hr 20 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
1 hr 20 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 c. bulgur wheat, (not fine ground),
  2. 1 qt. Canned tomatoes, with juice
  3. ½ med. Onion, chopped
  4. 2-3 garlic cloves
  5. 1 c. walnuts (or pecans, or raw sunflower seeds)
  6. 2 tsp. Salt
  7. 2 T. molasses
Instructions
  1. Place the bulgur wheat in a saucepan.
  2. Blend all other ingredients until smooth. Add blended ingredients into saucepan, mix with wheat, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Spread mixture evenly on a sprayed cookie sheet, and bake at 250-275 degrees F. for 45-60 minutes, until it is a loose, burger-like consistency.
  4. Stir occasionally, and be careful NOT to overcook.
  5. Remove from oven while it is still moist.
  6. Store in airtight container in fridge or freeze in 1 cup portions until needed.
Serving Suggestions
  1. This burger is a staple in our home. It is very versatile and saves a lot of time in the kitchen.
  2. Bake a potato and top it with this recipe and chives, and serve with a tossed salad and steamed broccoli.
  3. Try serving on a bed of brown rice smothered with spaghetti sauce.
  4. For a meal every child will love, add some tomato sauce and serve it on hamburger buns as Sloppy Joes!
  5. This one is a natural as “meat” in your spaghetti sauce, or mix it with chili beans for a really “filly” chili.
  6. The uses for this burger are almost limitless! Use your imagination.
  7. Burger Delight freezes beautifully.
Adapted from from Guiltfree Gourmet by Vicki Griffin
Adapted from from Guiltfree Gourmet by Vicki Griffin
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