Month: April 2021

Categories
Asian Cucumber Gluten-Free Recipes Sushi Vegetarian

Cucumber Sushi

Cucumber sushi is both gluten-free and dairy-free! Enjoy it with dipping sauces.

Ingredients

  • ½ English cucumber
  • ¼ cup rice, cooked
  • ¼ cup red/orange and green peppers, julienned, oven-roasted
  • ¼ cup carrots, julienned, oven- roasted
  • FOR DIPPING SUACES
    • 2 Tbsps soy sauce
    • 2 Tbsps mayonnaise
    • ¼ tsp hot sauce/siracha

Directions

  1. Core the cucumber in the middle to remove the seeds and create a hollow.
  2. Place a small amount of rice in the cucumber and press it to one side.
  3. Fill it with peppers and carrots.
  4. Slice to ½ inch rounds.
  5. Mix mayo and hot sauce/siracha to make a dipping sauce. Also serve soy sauce for dipping.
Categories
Broccoli Italian Recipes Sauce Vegan

Pasta with Vegan Bechamel Sauce

Is it possible to enjoy pasta without cheese? Pasta with Vegan Bechamel Sauce won’t dissappoint!

Ingredients

  • FOR THE BECHAMEL:
    • 2 Tbsps olive oil
    • 2 Tbsps all purpose flour
    • 1 ¼ cup soy milk
    • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
    • 1/8 tsp salt
    • ¼ pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 cups cooked pasta (like spaghetti)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • ¼ cup black olives, sliced
  • ¼ cup grape tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil for about 10 seconds.
  2. Add the all purpose flour and whisk vigorously until it forms a roux and continue cooking for about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Take off the flame, add a little soy milk and stir to get a smooth paste. Then add the rest of the milk and whisk until smooth. Return to heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon until the sauce thickens. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  4. Saute the broccoli, in a little oil until it cooks for about 3 minutes and add olives, tomatoes, salt and black pepper.
  5. Add the cooked pasta and sauce and mix well.

Categories
Recipes Spinach Vegetarian

Spinach and Cheese Swirls

Spinach and Cheese Swirls make a mouth-watering appetizer!

Ingredients

  • 4 oz fresh spinach, chopped
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 puff pastry sheet, frozen, thawed
  • 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • ¼ cup green onions, chopped (optional)

Directions

  1. Sauté the spinach lightly with the onion, garlic and black pepper powders until wilted. Drain on a paper towel and squeeze out as much water as possible. Set aside to cool.
  2. Beat the egg and water to make egg wash.
  3. Brush the pastry sheet with the egg wash and top with the spinach and cheeses. Roll the pastry sheet like a jelly roll and cut into ½ inch rounds.
  4. Brush each round with the egg wash and bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes until brown. Cool and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Categories
Broccoli Recipes Vegetarian

Crustless Broccoli Quiche

Turn your broccoli into a delicious brunch with this easy Crustless Broccoli Quiche recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups broccoli, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup onion, minced
  • 3/4 cup pancake mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions

  1. Mix broccoli, onions, egg, pancake mix, salt, pepper, oregano, canola oil, parmesan and 1/4 cup mozzarella. Add water gradually to form a thick dough (like cookie dough).
  2. Pour dough into a greased pie dish or rectangular baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella and sprinkle paprika on top.
  3. Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes. Brown for 3-5 minutes under the broiler.