Month: January 2022

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Italian pizza Recipes Squash Vegetarian

Low Carb Pizza

This Low Carb Pizza has a squash crust and is healthy and delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1 squash, grated, water squeezed out
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup flour (almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 6 grape tomatoes, halved and seeded
  • 4-5 spinach leaves, cut in ribbons
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder

Directions

  1. Mix the grated squash (water squeezed out), flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder to make the base. Place it on a well greased sheet pan and shape it into a circle. Bake at 400F on the middle rack for about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Remove from oven. Gently loosen the edges and turn it over using a plate (so it does not break or crumble). Bake for an additional 5 minutes at 400F.
  3. Remove from oven and top with cheese, tomatoes (halved and seeded) and broil for 3-5 minutes to melt the cheese and lightly cook the tomatoes. Sprinkle with spinach. Cool before cutting.
Categories
Avocado Black Beans Gluten-Free Pinto Beans Recipes Salad Vegan Vegetarian

Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar aka Texas Caviar is a versatile dish that can be eaten as a dip, topping or as a salad!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup black beans, washed and drained
  • ½ cup pinto beans, washed and drained
  • ½ cup frozen sweet corn
  • 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
  • ½ cup onions, finely diced
  • 1 Tbsp. jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • ½ cup green/red bell pepper, finely diced
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 3 Tbsps. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsps. red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Microwave the corn for about 4 minutes and cool.
  2. Mix the black beans, pinto beans, corn, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, re/green peppers.
  3. Whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Mix the vegetables with the dressing and top with cilantro (optional) and diced avocado (optional).
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Italian Pasta Recipes Spinach

No-Boil Spinach Lasagna

No-Boil Spinach Lasagna is less labor-intensive and so full of flavor!

Ingredients

  • 6 no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 8 oz fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 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

Directions

  1. To make bechamel : Heat some olive oil for about 10 seconds. Add the all purpose flour and whisk vigorously until it forms a roux and continue cooking for about 1-2 minutes. 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.
  2. Mix ricotta, salt, pepper, oregano and chopped spinach and set aside.
  3. Grease a 6 cup baking dish. Spread some bechamel at the bottom. Layer with 2 lasagna noodles broken in halves. Overlap the noodles to cover the bottom of the dish. Spread some ricotta mixture on top and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  4. Add the lasagna noodles, bechamel, ricotta mix and mozzarella cheese for the next layer.
  5. Top with a layer of lasagna noodles, bechamel and mozzarella.
  6. Add about 1/4 cup water and bake covered with aluminum foil at 375F for about 30 minutes. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes till it is bubbly and slightly browned.
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Italian Pasta Recipes Vegetarian

Easy Mac and Cheese

Try this easy Mac and Cheese for warm comfort on a cold day!

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. dry elbow macaroni
  • 1/3 cup onion, chopped fine (optional)
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 Tbsps butter
  • 1 cup soy milk
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsps. panko bread crumbs (optinal)

Directions

  1. Place 4 quarts of ater in a pot, add salt and boil. Add the macaroni, stirring occasionally and cook for 10 minutes. Drain. Place in a casserole dish.
  2. Melt butter in a pan. Add the onions and sauté for about a minute till soft. Turn off heat and stir in salt, pepper, flour until smooth. Add milk. Turn on heat and stir till the mixture thickens. Add cheese and stir. Pour over the macaroni.
  3. Top with Italian breadcrumbs and sprinkle some panko bread crumbs for extra crunch. Bake at 375F for 1/2 hour.
Categories
Asian Indian Recipes Tofu Vegan Vegetarian

Tofu Manchurian in 3 Easy Steps

Enjoy the tastes of North East India with Tofu Manchurian in 3 Easy Steps!

Ingredients

  • 1 package extra firm tofu
  • 1/3 cup red peppers, diced
  • 1/3 cup green onions, sliced
  • 3 Tbsps. tomato sauce
  • 3 Tbsps. soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsps. corn starch
  • 2 Tbsps. oil
  • ½ cup water

Directions

  1. Drain the tofu and slice into cubes. Place on a sheet pan, brush with oil and broil for 10 minutes till it browns.
  2. Add some oil to to a pan and sauté the red peppers for about a minute. Add the green onions, tomato sauce, soy sauce and cornstarch mixed with water. Heat till the sauce thickens.
  3. Add the tofu to the sauce and mix well. Serve with rice or noodles.