Zucchini Lasagna

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Prep Time
25
Cook Time
90
Ingredients

Lasagna:

  • 4-5 medium zucchini squash
  • 5 cups of tomato sauce
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed or 5 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 block of medium to firm tofu
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 tablespoons oregano, divided
  • Garlic white sauce (below)
     

Garlic White Sauce:

  • 2 cups cashews 
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Dash of onion powder 
  • Dash of black pepper
     
Directions

Garlic White Sauce:

  1. Blend in a high speed blender until smooth.
     

Lasagna:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Sauté 1 chopped onion in a medium skillet and add crumbled tofu.  Cook 10-15 minutes.
  3. Combine tofu, spinach, and 1 tablespoon oregano.
  4. Slice zucchini into vertical slices, 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
  5. Cover bottom of 9x13 pan with 1 1/4 cup of white sauce.
  6. Layer slices of zucchini on top of sauce. 
  7. Cover with half of the tofu scramble.
  8. Repeat.
  9. Top with a layer of sauce, then zucchini and final layer of sauce.
  10. Add sliced tomatoes to the top and sprinkle with oregano and sea salt.
  11. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  12. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving
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Zucchini Fritters & Red Onion Marmalade

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Prep Time
25
Cook Time
35
Ingredients

Red Onion Marmalade:

  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • Pinch sea salt, to taste
  • 1 cup organic apple or pear juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon arrowroot or kudzu powder 
  • Zest of 1 organic orange
     

Fritters:

  • 1 can / 1.5 cups garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules / powder
  • ½ cup garbanzo bean flour (or unhulled sesame seeds, if baking only)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Avocado or coconut oil for frying (optional, not needed for baking option)
Directions

Red Onion Jam: 

  1. In a large, heavy, preheated skillet, add the onion and sprinkle with salt. 
  2. Stir and cook until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. 
  3. Add a teaspoon of juice at a time to prevent sticking or burning.
  4. Mix the arrowroot into cold juice and whisk until smooth. 
  5. Add this mixture and the rest of the ingredients to the skillet, and cook until the onion is very soft and much liquid has cooked off, about 10 minutes more. 
  6. Season with salt and set aside.
     

Fritters: 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Pulse the chickpeas in a food processor until they form a thick paste. 
  3. Transfer to a large bowl and add the onion and zucchini. 
  4. Form the mixture into 10 cakes. Set aside.
     

Frying Option:

  1. combine the garbanzo bean flour and the salt on a large plate, 
  2. then gently dredge each cake in the flour, patting it onto all sides of the cake. 
     

Baking Only Option:

  1. gently dredge each fritter in sesame seeds.
     

Fry-Bake Option:

  1. Add oil to coat the bottom of a large frying pan or skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add 3 or 4 cakes at a time and cook until golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. 
  3. Transfer the cakes to a rimmed baking sheet. 
  4. Repeat with cooking the remaining cakes, adding more oil to the pan if needed.
     

Bake-Only Option (no oil):

  1. Transfer the cakes to a rimmed baking sheet. 
  2. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until hot and a deeper golden color. 
  3. Serve hot with the red onion marmalade.
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White Bean and Broccoli Burgers

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Prep Time
20
Cook Time
35
Ingredients
  • 1 yellow onion, peeled and minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 cup finely diced broccoli
  • 3 tablespoons tahini (or ground toasted sesame seeds)
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini or navy beans, drained well
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free quick cooking oats
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine onion, garlic, broccoli, and a pinch of sea salt. Sauté with a small amount of water (if needed) until veggies are soft and onions are translucent. Remove from heat, stir in tahini.
  3. Add beans to a large mixing bowl, mash using a fork or potato masher. Add skillet mixture, oats, and sea salt, stirring to combine completely.
  4. Using hands, form mixture into patties about 4 inches across, 3/4 inch thick.
  5. Place patties on prepared baking sheet, bake at 350 °F for 25 minutes.
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Vegan Zucchini Meatballs

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Prep Time
15
Cook Time
25
Ingredients
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½  teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini (about 1 large zucchini)
  • 32 ounces marinara
  • 8 ounces whole grain pasta
Directions
  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, garlic cloves, and rolled oats.
  2. Pulse for about 5-10 seconds, until finely chopped. When you press the mixture between your fingers, it should hold together. 
  3. Transfer to a large bowl along with the dried herbs, salt, nutritional yeast, lemon juice and shredded zucchini.
  4. Stir together until well-combined. If the mixture is too wet to handle, add a little flour (you can grind extra oats into a flour) or nutritional yeast to help absorb excess moisture.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F then line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using your hands, scoop out on heaping tablespoon of the zucchini mixture at a time and roll into 12 separate balls. Arrange on the baking sheet a few inches apart then bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed.
  6. Once the zucchini balls are light golden brown, remove them from the oven and set aside. Serve warm over cooked pasta with marinara sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!
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Vegan Sloppy Joes

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Prep Time
15
Cook Time
35
Ingredients
  • 1/2 of a head of cauliflower – stem removed
  • 2 teaspoons of avocado oil
  • 1 onion – finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic – minced
  • 1 – 26 ounce can of strained tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke
  • 3/4 teaspoon of celery salt
  • 3 tablespoons of maple syrup
  • 1 – 11 ounce package of Beyond Meat beefy crumbles
Directions
  1. Put a steamer basket in a pot and fill with water until it touches the top of the basket. About 3 inches of water.
  2. Bring the water to a boil and put the cauliflower in and cover.
  3. Steam for 15 minutes or until the cauliflower is easily pierced with a fork. Let the cauliflower cool and then finely chop it.
  4. In a large skillet heat the oil on medium heat and spread evenly throughout the pan. Add the onions and cook until soft and transparent. Stir often.
  5. Add the strained tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings to the pan and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the cauliflower, and stir frequently until it’s reduced and thick.
  7. Add the Beyond Meat crumbles and stir to combine well. Cook for 3 minutes.
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Vegan Potstickers

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Prep Time
30
Cook Time
20
Ingredients
  • 25 vegan wonton wrappers (see note)
  • 2 tablespoons oil, divided
  • Half an onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoons minced ginger
  • ½ cup chopped mushrooms (Asian mix or oyster or shiitake or white button)
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • A quarter of a cabbage (about 1 cup), shredded
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Water for steaming
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Directions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. 
  2. Add the chopped onion and white parts of the green onions and fry until softened. 
  3. Add the garlic and ginger and fry until fragrant – about 2 minutes. 
  4. Add the mushrooms and fry for a further 5 minutes or until soft and beginning to brown. 
  5. Add the carrot, cabbage, green parts of the green onion, salt and pepper and fry, stirring, until the cabbage is soft but not limp – about 2 to 3 minutes. 
  6. Remove from heat and stir thorough the sesame oil. Allow to cool on the counter or in the fridge.
  7. Once cool, assemble your potstickers. Place a small teaspoon of the filling in the centre of a wonton wrapper. (If you are using store-bought wrappers, wet one edge with water. If you’re using homemade wrappers, it’s not necessary to wet one edge. Fold the wrapper over the filling and pinch the edges together to seal).
  8. Place them upright on a plate, being careful not to let them touch or else they will stick together.
  9. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat in a large pan. Add the potstickers and fry until browned on the bottom – 1 to 2 minutes. 
  10. Add 1/4 cup of water, cover the pan and reduce heat to medium. Allow to steam until the tops are tender and the water has evaporated – about 2 to 3 minutes. Uncover the pan and flip the potstickers onto their sides to fry. Brown each side. 
  11. In a bowl combine the soy sauce and rice vinegar to make a dipping sauce and serve alongside the potstickers.
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Vegan Pesto Pizza with Balsamic Glaze

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Prep Time
15
Cook Time
17
Ingredients
  • 16 oz. pre-made pizza dough
  • ½ cup pre-made pesto
  • 1 large tomato, sliced in rounds
  • ¼ cup vegan parmesan
  • 1 cup mixed salad greens
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • balsamic glaze, to taste
  • red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
Directions
  1. One hour before you want to cook the pizza, place the dough on a flour-dusted countertop.
  2. Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
  3. Spray a 16" round baking sheet (or baking sheet of choice) with non-stick spray. Place dough on the sheet and stretch to desired shape.
  4. Add pesto to dough and spread evenly, leaving an inch of crust along the border.
  5. Top with tomato slices and parmesan. Place in the oven 12-17 minutes, or until crust is brown and crispy.
  6. Remove from the oven and top with salad greens*, pine nuts, balsamic glaze and red pepper flakes.
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Vegan Mushroom Wellington

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Prep Time
25
Cook Time
75
Ingredients
  • 4 large portabello mushrooms stalks trimmed and cleaned
  • 3 large onions peeled and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 300 grams baby spinach (10 1/2 oz)
  • 4 sprigs of thyme leaves picked
  • 1 vegan puff pastry
  • 1 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
     

Vegan Egg Wash:

  • 1 tablespoons aquafaba (chickpea water)
  • 1 tablespoon almond or cashew milk
  • 1 teaspoon neutral flavoured oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup or brown rice syrup
Directions
  1. Place a large frying pan over a low to medium-low heat. Add the 1 /2 tbs of olive oil followed by onion and reduce heat to low. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the onions are golden brown. Keep an eye on the onions to make sure they don't catch. 
  2. Remove the onions from the pan and return the pan to the heat. Add the baby spinach and cook until wilted.
  3. Remove from the baby spinach from the pan and leave to cool.
  4. Increase the heat to medium/high and return the pan to the heat. Add the remaining olive oil and place the mushrooms, top side down. Cook until lightly golden (about 5 minutes) before turning over and cooking for a further 5 minutes or until golden. Remove from the heat, and drain on paper towel top side up as they will release a lot of liquid as they cool. Transfer the onions, spinach and mushrooms to the refrigerator and cool completely. 
  5. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit). Place a sheet of baking paper on the baking tray and then place the puff pastry sheet on top. Spread half the caramelised onions over the middle third of the pastry, making sure to leave an extra 2cm (3/4 inch) border at the edge of the pastry. Top with half of the baby spinach. Spread the dijon mustard over the mushrooms and season well with salt and pepper. Place the mushrooms on top of the spinach. Top the mushrooms with thyme and the remaining baby spinach and onions.
  6. Very carefully roll the pastry over the top of the mushroom mixture until you have a log. Press down to seal the edges. Roll over the log so that the seam is facing the bottom.
  7. To make the vegan egg wash whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Very lightly coat with the vegan egg wash. Place the pastry in the freezer for 10 minutes before repeating with another layer of vegan egg wash and freezing the pastry for a further 10 minutes.
  8. Place the pastry back on the baking sheet and tray and place in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden and flakey.
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Vegan Buddha Bowl (Plant-Based Power Bowl)

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Prep Time
20
Cook Time
25
Ingredients

Quinoa:

  • 1 Cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 2 Cups Water

Chickpeas:

  • 1 1/2 Cups Cooked Chickpeas
  • Drizzle Olive Oil or other neutral oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano

Red Pepper Sauce:

  • 1 Red Bell Pepper ribs and seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil or other neutral oil
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro

Everything Else:

  • Mixed Greens
  • An Avocado
  • Sesame Seeds for Garnish
Directions
  1. Start by cooking the quinoa. Bring 2 cups water to a boil, then add quinoa. Simmer for about 15 minutes until all water is absorbed. When done, remove from heat and keep covered for about 10 minutes so quinoa can absorb any excess water.
  2. Preheat oven to 425. In a bowl, toss chickpeas, oil, and spices until chickpeas are evenly coated. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, bake chickpeas for 15 minutes. When done, remove from oven and let cool.
  3. To make red pepper dressing, add all dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Finally, assemble the buddha bowls. In two bowls, add quinoa, mixed greens, avocado, and chickpeas.
  5. Drizzle everything with red pepper sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  6. Enjoy!
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Vegan Alfredo

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Prep Time
10
Cook Time
15
Ingredients

For the pasta:

  • 14 oz bag of gluten-free brown rice fettuccine pasta (or your preferred pasta)
  • 1/2 tablespoon fine sea salt

Alfredo sauce:

  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup raw cashew butter or 3/4 cup raw cashews
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons brown rice flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4-1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
  1. .Start your pasta before the sauce. Add 12 cups of very hot water to a large pot and put the lid on. Turn to high heat and once boiling, add a pinch of salt. Cook for 9 minutes or until al dente.
  2. While you are waiting on your water to come to a boil, this is when you will add all of your "alfredo sauce" ingredients to a blender. Blend until very smooth. It will be very runny, don't worry about that, it will thicken up a lot when cooking.
  3. Add the sauce to a large sauce pan and whisk well from the bottom to make sure there are no lumps from the rice flour. Turn to high heat.
  4. Once it starts bubbling all over, immediately turn to medium heat and whisk continually while letting it cook 3-5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
  5. Once pasta is done, toss in with the sauce and garnish with extra dried Italian herbs or red pepper flakes or anything else you like. Serve hot!
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