Month: June 2021

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Asian Carrots Cucumber Recipes Sandwiches Vegan Vegetarian

Bahn Mi

Bahn Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich on a baguette that is a great for summer picnics.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup baby carrots, julienned
  • 1/3 cup cucumber, julienned
  • 1 package tofu, sliced and grilled
  • 1/3 cup cilantro
  • 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
  • 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 Tbsps salt

Directions

  1. Heat the vinegar, water and salt for about a minute till the salt dissolves to make pickle juice. Cool.
  2. Place the carrots and cucumber in a mason jar and pour the pickle juice over them. Let is sit for about 1/2 hour.
  3. Slice the baguette in half and toast it. Cut into 6 inch pieces.
  4. Mix the mayonnaise and hot sauce. Spread this on the toasted baguette slices.
  5. Place the grilled tofu on a slice of baguette. Add some pickled carrots, cucumber and cilantro. Top with another baguette slice.
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Gluten-Free Recipes Vegan Vegetarian Zucchini

Pan-Fried Summer Squash with Cumin

This aromatic and mouth-watering side of Pan-Fried Summer Squash with Cumin is quick and easy!

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini, sliced, half circles
  • 1 yellow squash, sliced, half circles
  • ¼ cup yellow onions, diced
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Warm cumin seeds in canola oil for about a minute and add onions. Saute for another minute till the onions are soft and transluscent.
  2. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, salt and pepper and saute for a couple of minutes till they are soft buy not squishy. Serve warm as a side or eat cold as a salad with ranch dressing.
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Recipes

Burrito Bowl

This vegetarian burrito bowl is great for summer eaten al fresco or any where!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice, cooked
  • ¼ cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1 avacados, sliced
  • 1 can black beans, washed and drained
  • ¼ cup sweet corn, forzen, thawed, drained and microwaved
  • 1 plum tomato, chopped
  • ½ cup light sour cream
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. For the cilantro rice, mix the cooked white rice, lime juice and cilantro.
  2. Place the rice in a bowl and add the lettuce, avacado slices, black beans, corn and tomatoes.
  3. Mix the sour cream with the hot sauce and add on top. Add salsa, cheese and other toppings as desired.
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Potatoes Recipes Salad Vegetarian

Easy Potato Salad

This classic potato salad makes a great side for your summer barbecue!

Ingredients

  • 3 potatoes boiled, cooled, cubed
  • 1 egg, hard boiled, diced
  • ¼ cup celery, finely chopped (optional)
  • ¼ cup dill pickle, finely chopped (or relish)
  • 1 Tbsp chives, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsps apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsps sour cream
  • 2 Tbsps mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. Mix the mustard, vinegar, sour cream, mayonnaise, and black pepper.
  2. Add the potatoes, pickle/relish, celery (optional), chives, parsley and mix well. Refrigerate and serve cold as a side for your barbecue.