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09/07/2010 02:29 PM
Vegan Two Ingredient Waffles
Found this on theveggiegal.com; added a bit more vanilla
Rating: 0 Created: Sep 7, 2010 2:29:39 PM |
09/07/2010 01:34 PM
Oatmeal & Bean Pancakes
Diabetic friendly pancakes, loaded with fiber and nutrients. Use almost any bean, soaked overnight in plain water (soy bean, red bean, cannellini, pinto, Great Northern, white beans, black beans or other beans). The pancakes are heavier than traditional white flour pancakes and much more satisfying. Very good with agave nectar or fruit on top. Try blueberries or ripe peaches. Add a vegetarian breakfast sausage patty (we like Morningstar Maple Flavored Sausage Patties) for a complete Vegetarian/Vegan breakfast, low carb and low fat but great flavor and texture.
Rating: 0 Created: Sep 7, 2010 1:34:26 PM |
09/07/2010 11:03 AM
Hommos Bi Thine
The authentic lebanese chickpea hommos (humus). This is the recipe provided by the Lebanese Gastronomy Association so I hope nobody will argue about the autenticity :)
Rating: 0 Created: Sep 7, 2010 11:03:36 AM |
09/07/2010 10:57 AM
Baba Ghanouj - Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip
This is a classic Middle Eastern appetizer. I was given two small Chinese eggplants from a friend's garden, and decided to try my hand at this recipe. I'm not much of an eggplant fan, perhaps it's the seeds, or the tough purple skin, or maybe I've just had it overcooked and mush too many times. This dip was PERFECT though. Served it as a spread on homemade falafels, and had the leftovers with pitas.
Rating: 0 Created: Sep 7, 2010 10:57:57 AM |
09/07/2010 10:27 AM
Blueberry and Fig Jam-Low or No Sugar
The figs can be placed in the food processor to crush by pulsing till mushy with some chunks. Using a candy Thermometer will help knowing the setting point, which is at 220 degrees. This has an optional Grand Marnier for a little extra treat.
Rating: 0 Created: Sep 7, 2010 10:27:34 AM |
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VegWeb.com - Miscellaneous Fat Free and Low Fat Recipes
02/24/2010 06:52 PM
Chunky Roasted Tomato Ragu with Polenta
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Recipe submitted by SchmooMcgoo, 02/24/10
Chunky Roasted Tomato Ragu with Polenta
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
non-stick cooking spray
5 clove garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium fennel bulb, sliced thin then chopped
3 small stalks celery, sliced crosswise
8 mushrooms, sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (14-ounce) can roasted organic crushed tomatoes (I use Muir Glen brand)
1/2 cup red wine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (6-ounce) package organic Italian seasoned polenta, sliced into 8 pieces (I use Melissa's brand)
Directions:
1. Heat deep saute pan and spray with non-stick spray. Add garlic and onion and saute for about 3 mi...
02/20/2010 10:36 PM
X-Potatoes: Fast, Non-Fat Vegan Meal
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Recipe submitted by sdvegi, 02/21/10
X-Potatoes: Fast, Non-Fat Vegan Meal
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
2 russet potatoes, cooked, peeled, diced
banana, sliced
black bean and white corn salsa (Great Value works well)
onion bagels (warmed up)
Directions:
Spread potatoes on a plate, spread bananas on top of that, then cover with salsa. Serve with a bagel on the side.
I recommend cooking the potatoes in a sensor-type microwave with a potato button (it makes the cooking part really simple). The salsa (when refrigerated) will cool off the potatoes so the meal can be eaten immediately. The bagel provides some complimentary protein for the beans, any grain will do.
Sou...
02/03/2010 09:25 PM
Oatmeal with Black Beans, Vegetables and Fruit
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Recipe submitted by sdvegi, 02/04/10
Oatmeal with Black Beans, Vegetables and Fruit
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
3 cups rolled oats
1 - 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cups raisins
1/2 cup ground flax seeds
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups frozen blueberries
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 to 2 cups frozen, sliced bananas
2 cup water
Directions:
1) In an 3 quart microwavable dish, add first five ingredients. Mix well and then pack down flat. Top with frozen fruit, spreading out to create a fruit layer. Pour water over mixture.
2) Leave uncovered and microwave for 9 minutes on high (time is for a ~1000W microwave).
3) Let stand ...
01/23/2010 02:56 PM
Bean-not-Butter + Omega 3 (easy vegan bean spread)
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Recipe submitted by sdvegi, 01/23/10
Bean-not-Butter + Omega 3 (easy vegan bean spread)
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 (15-ounce) can organic black beans or your favorite beans
1 tablespoon organic flax seed oil
Directions:
1. Add black beans to a container and mash with a fork.
2. Add flax seed oil and mix in. Add more oil or use less oil depending on the consistency you are looking for. (I have found that if too much oil is added, the flavor of the oil begins to compete with the flavor of the beans.)
3. Refrigerate and use like (and in place of) peanut butter.
Notes:
This is a low fat alternative to peanut butter. The only fat in this (flax seed oil) is the best veg...
11/28/2009 06:10 PM
Easy 'n Fat Free Rice Cooker Tumeric Rice
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Recipe submitted by sdvegi, 11/28/09
Easy 'n Fat Free Rice Cooker Tumeric Rice
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
3 cups brown rice
water
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 cup raisins
1/2 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans or 1 cup pre-cooked garbanzo beans
Directions:
1. Add brown rice to a rice cooker.
2. Fill rice cooker with water to the 4 cup mark for al dente, plus a little more water for the raisins to absorb. (Also, add a little more water if you like soft sticky rice.)
3. Stir in turmeric, followed by raisins and garbanzo beans.
4. Cook according to rice cooker instructions.
Source of recipe: I wrote this recipe.
Makes: 10 servings, Preparation time: 15 min, Cooking t...
06/06/2009 03:00 PM
Potato Pizzas
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Recipe submitted by An_organic_inference, 06/06/09
Potato Pizzas
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
2 large baking potatoes
olive oil
1/2 medium onion
1/2 green bell pepper
1/2 small zucchini
1 small can black olives
1/2 red pepper
handful of mushrooms
fresh basil
nutritional yeast parmesan
Pizza Sauce:
1 can tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/8 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
Nutritional Yeast Parmesan:
1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
1/4 cup sesame seeds (roasted add a nice flavor)
1/8 teaspoon salt
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05/08/2006 02:20 PM
Yummy Easy Low Fat Carrot Ginger Soup
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Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 bag of large carrots
2 slices fresh ginger root
4 cups of veggie broth
Directions:
Combine ingredients in pot, and cook until soft. Add small amount of water if needed.
After cooling slightly, put into a blender, and blend until a smooth consistency.
Serve hot.
Enjoy
Serves: many
Preparation time: varies
03/19/2006 09:39 PM
Low-fat Scalloped Potatoes
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Ingredients (use vegan versions):
4 medium potatoes
1 1/2 cups soy milk
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt (or seasoned salt)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
Directions:
Peel and slice potatoes thinly. In a saucepan, combine soy milk, flour, salt, garlic powder and cayenne pepper and cook over medium heat until sauce thickens. Add onions to sauce.
Layer casserole dish with half of potato slices. Spoon half of sauce over slices and repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce. Cover and bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 65 minutes.
(I tried this ...
03/19/2006 09:38 PM
Raiels Peperonata (fat free)
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Recipe submitted by Raiel Pumkenbread@hotmail.com
Raiels Peperonata (fat free)
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
5 bell peppers (tri-colored work best)
1 package sliced mushrooms (6 oz)
1 clove garlic minced
1 can tomatoes, or 3 fresh tomatoes
2 white onions
3 tablespoon white or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cane sugar
Directions:
Slice peppers into lengthwise strips. In nonstick skillet, add peppers, garlic, onions and saute with vinegar on medium heat for 10-15 minutes (or whenever onions appear slightly translucent). While veggies saute, chop the tomatoes (if you're not using canned). Stir in the tomatoes and rest of the vinegar into the peppers, and cook for about 5 minutes more, until the liquid evaporates.
Serve ...
03/19/2006 09:38 PM
Sandis Fat Free Fried Potatoes
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Ingredients (use vegan versions):
8 to 10 medium size Russet Potatoes
salt, pepper, onion powder, Adobo, or any other seasoning
Non fat cooking spay
Directions:
First, scrub potatoes and dice into bite size or smaller chunks. (I usually slice 4 or 5 potatoes first, and then get them in the microwave while I dice the rest of the potatoes.) Second, put in a microwave safe dish. Add any seasoning and microwave for 15 minutes. Third, put the microwaved potatoes into a hot non stick pan (I use an electric skillet) coated with non fat cooking spray. Add more seasoning if you like. Fry and turn the potatoes until browned. Enjoy!
VegWeb.com - Black Beans
05/18/2010 06:50 AM
Black Bean Polenta Cakes
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Recipe submitted by jamieswin, 05/18/10
Black Bean Polenta Cakes
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 1/2 cups prepared polenta (4 servings)
1 - 14 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup salsa
Handful cilantro, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Hot sauce, as desired
Vegan sour cream, as desired
Cooking spray or oil
Directions:
1) Prepare 4 servings of polenta as directed on the package. Add black beans, salsa, cilantro, cayenne, and red pepper flakes, and hot sauce. Cook for a few minutes more on low heat to thicken the mixture up. Transfer to a bowl. Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and place in the r...
05/08/2010 07:57 PM
Almost Cuban Black Beans
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Recipe submitted by zfanatique, 05/08/10
Almost Cuban Black Beans
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 pound black beans, soaked in water over night
6 to 7 cups water
1 onion, cut in half (do not cut off the ends or it will fall apart)
1/2 green bell pepper, whole with seeds removed
4 to 5 cloves garlic, sliced in half
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons cumin
3/4 teaspoon oregano
2 pinches red/cayenne pepper
2 to 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or to taste
Salt and black pepper, to taste
*Salt-start with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then go up if needed
Directions:
1) Drain the soaked black beans. Place the beans, water, onion halves, bell pepper half, gar...
03/07/2010 06:16 PM
RoastednTomato and Black Bean Soup
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Recipe submitted by SquadLeader, 03/07/10
RoastednTomato and Black Bean Soup
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
7 medium tomatoes, quartered
1 large onion, cut into large chunks
3 to 5 garlic cloves, peeled
2 to 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 + 1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 + 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 cups good vegetable stock
2 (15.5-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon chili powder
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Toss tomatoes, onion, and garlic with the oil in a large bowl. Add and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then transfer to a baking sheet. Roast until garlic cloves h...
01/15/2010 07:01 AM
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili and Burrito Filling
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Recipe submitted by VeganRun, 01/15/10
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili and Burrito Filling
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
5 cloves or garlic, minced
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
zest and juice of one lime
3 (15-ounce) cans black beans (4-1/2 cups)
1 (14-ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes
1 cup salsa
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt or adobo seasoning, to taste
ground black pepper. to taste
fresh cilantro (garnish)
more lime ...
01/05/2010 10:48 AM
Super Easy Black Beans & Salsa
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Recipe submitted by sbincali, 01/05/10
Super Easy Black Beans & Salsa
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 - 14 ounce can black beans (I use low sodium beans)
1 cup salsa (I use Kirkland Brand Organic)
1 - 4 ounce can roasted diced green chilies
Directions:
1) Combine all on the stovetop and simmer until warm.
I like simple ingredients and feel if you get too much into a dish you loose the flavors...one night I didn't know what to make so I grabbed what we had in the pantry and this is what came out. I wasn't in the mood to sauté anything not that it mattered since we were out of pretty much everything
Can be served alone, with rice or as (my 2 favorite ways to serve ...