Month: October 2020

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Apples Gluten-Free Recipes Salad Vegetarian

Waldorf Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Waldorf Salad with yogurt dressing is a modified version of the original.

Ingredients
  • 2 red delicious apples, chopped
  • ½ cup green grapes, sliced in halves
  • ¼ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • ¼ cup cranberries, dried
  • ½ cup celery, sliced thin
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • iceberg lettuce leaves
Directions
  1. Mix the plain yogurt, lime juice, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Add the other ingredients and toss to coat.
  3. Serve on a bed of lettuce.
Categories
Gluten-Free Okra Recipes Vegan

Spiced Blackened Okra

Spiced Blackened Okra goes well with warm flour tortillas!

Ingredients
  • 2 cups Okra, cut into ¼ inch rounds
  • ½ cup red onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • ½ cup water
Directions
  1. Add oil and cumin seeds to a pan and heat for 30 seconds.
  2. Add onions and saute for about a minute till it softens.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients and saute till the water evaporates and okra softens.
  4. Place the okra and onion mixture on a baking sheet and broil on high for about 15 minutes.
Categories
Gluten-Free Potatoes Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

3-Step Potatoes and Sweet Green Peas Delight

3-step potatoes and sweet green peas delight goes well with naan bread or rice!

Ingredients
  • 3 large potatoes, boiled, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup sweet green peas, frozen
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp canola oil
Directions
  1. Warm oil and cumin seeds in a pan for 5-8 seconds.
  2. Add the peas and saute for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the potatoes, cumin powder, salt, mix well and saute for about a minute.
Categories
Gluten-Free Mushrooms Recipes Vegetarian

Baked Portabello Mushrooms

Baked Portabello Mushrooms are easy to make and taste so good!

Ingredients
  • 2 portabello mushrooms, sliced thin
  • 1 cup cheese
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 cup soy milk
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
Directions
  1. Arrange the mushrooms in a baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cheese, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Add another layer of mushrooms, seasoning and cheese.
  4. Warm soy milk in a pan with corn starch until thickened. Pour the sauce over the mushrooms. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350F for 20 minutes. Uncover and broil for 5 minutes to brown.
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Recipes

Easy Rice Pilaf

Easy Rice Pilaf served with a side of oven roasted fries is a family favorite!

Ingredients
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • ½ cup mixed vegetables, frozen
  • 3 cloves
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 small cardamom (optional)
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1tsp canola oil
  • 2 cups water
Directions
  1. Warm ½ tsp oil in a pan for 30 seconds and add rice to coat it with the oil. Remove and set aside.
  2. Warm the other ½ tsp oil with the spices for 30 seconds. Add the vegetables, turmeric and sauté till the vegetables are defrosted.
  3. Cook the vegetable spice mixture, rice and water in a rice cooker for 20 minutes.