Wednesday, September 25, 2013

(Crockpot) Pho


ONE
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 T minced ginger
2 T anisette seeds
1 cinnamon stick
2T tamari or other soy sauce
5 cups veggie broth

TWO (sauteed in a saucepan until browned)
1 t peanut oil
1 package seitan, chopped

THREE (blend together)
3 T tamari sauce
1 1/2 T fresh lime juice
2 T brown rice miso paste
2 T water

FOUR
6 oz dry rice sticks, soaked in cold water for 15 minutes

Cook the ingredients in ONE in the crockpot on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hrs. Stir the ingredients in TWO and THREE and cook for 5 or 10 more minutes on low, or until the noodles are tender. Do not let it sit on the warm setting, as the broth will begin to evaporate. Serve with cilantro.



Sweet Potato Kale Enchilada Casserole


1 large sweet potato, peeled and grated
1 onion, thinly sliced
15oz vegetarian refried beans or 15oz cooked black beans (drained and rinsed if canned)
1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
15oz tomato sauce
1/2 jar salsa
1/4-1/2 cup nutritional yeast
3-4 whole wheat tortillas, cut into strips

Pre-heat the oven to 425F. Lightly oil a baking pan (like a lasagna pan). Spread the sweet potato in the bottom, then add the onions, spread the beans, and cover with kale. Evenly distribute a layer of tomato sauce and another one of salsa. Sprinkle nutritional yeast on top and cover with the tortilla strips. Bake, covered, for 25 minutes. Serve with a dollop of fat-free Greek yogurt (optional).
Original from sparkrecipes.com

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

(Crockpot) Vegetable Curry


ONE
1 t peanut oil
2 carrots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 onion, chopped

TWO
2 T curry powder
1 t coriander
1/4 t cayenne pepper

THREE
2 medium potatoes, rinsed and chopped
8 oz green beans, fresh or frozen
15oz cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained if canned
15 oz fresh (or canned) tomatoes, chopped
2 cups veggie broth

FOUR
1/2 cup green peas, thawed
1/2 cup vegan creme (I use almond and cashew from Bloomingfoods)
salt and pepper, to taste

In a saucepan, sautee the ingredients in ONE, covered, over low heat, until tender. Add the ingredients in TWO. Transfer to the crockpot and add THREE. Cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 4 1/2hrs. Before serving, add FOUR. Serve over rice with a dollop of fat-free Greek yogurt or vegan creme.

Original in Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker

(Crockpot) Pasta with Lentil Bolognese


ONE
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, pressed

TWO
28 oz fresh tomatoes, chopped (canned also works)
1 cup brown lentils
2 T tomato past, dissolved in 1 cup hot water
pinch of nutmeg
salt and pepper, to taste

THREE (process with a blender or food processor into a paste)
15 oz white beans (rinsed and drained if canned)
1/4 cup fat-free milk (or vegan milk)

FOUR
1/2 t liquid smoke
4 T fresh parsley, minced
 
1 package of you favorite pasta
Nutritional yeast, to sprinkle on top (optional)

In a saucepan, sautee the ingredients in ONE, covered, over low heat, until tender. Transfer to the crockpot and add TWO. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hrs. Before serving, add THREE and FOUR. Serve over cooked pasta and sprinkle the yeast on top.

(Crockpot) Moroccan-Style Stew


ONE
3 shallots, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, pressed

TWO
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t cumin
1/4 t paprika
1/4 t turmeric

THREE
8 oz beans, fresh or frozen, chopped
15oz cooked chickpeas (if canned, drained and rinsed)
15oz fresh (or canned) tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 cups veggie stock
1 T fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste

FOUR
1/2 cup green peas, thawed
1/2 cup mixed dry fruit (apricots, apples, raisins, prunes...)
2 T fresh parsley, minced

In a saucepan, saute the ingredients in ONE with a little bit of water, covered, over low heat. Add the ingredients in TWO and mix well until fragrant. Transfer to the crockpot and add the ingredients in THREE. Cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 4 1/2 hrs. Stir in the ingredients in FOUR and let it sit on warm for about 20-30 minutes. Serve over rice or couscous.
Original in Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker