Month: May 2022

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Gluten-Free Mediterranean Recipes Squash Vegan Vegetarian

Squash, Pepper and Onion Tian

Tian is a French Provincial way of cooking vegetables. This Squash, Pepper and Onion Tian is so delicious and a feast for the eyes!

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow squash, sliced
  • 1 green pepper, sliced
  • ½ onion, sliced
  • 3-4 pods of garlic, with skins
  • 6-7 grape tomatoes(optional)
  • 4-5 large pitted olives, sliced (optional)
  • 1 tsp marjoram, fresh
  • 1 tsp thyme, fresh
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. Grease a 6 cup baking dish with some olive oil and rub it with some cut garlic.
  2. Season the cut vegetables with salt and pepper and layer them in the baking dish starting with the squash, followed by the onions and green peppers.
  3. Sprinkle with grape tomatoes, olives, thyme and marjoram.
  4. Drizzle with some olive oil and bake at 350F for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and broil for 10 minutes.
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Avocado Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Vegan Avocado Mayo

Vegan Avocado Mayo is a healthy option to traditional mayonnaise.

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tsps. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsps. olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon/yellow mustard

Directions

  1. Cut the avocado in half and scoop out the flesh into a blender.
  2. Add the garlic, olive oil, mustard, apple cider vinegar and blend.
  3. Refrigerate in a tightly sealed container and use within 2-3 days.
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Burger Mediterranean Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Black-Eye Peas Burger

This Black-Eye Peas Burger is so simple and yummy that you just have to try it!

Ingredients

  • 2 cans, black-eye peas, washed, drained and mashed
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove, grated (substitute ¼ tsp. garlic powder)
  • 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Directions

  1. Mix the back eye peas, bread crumbs, onions, garlic, egg and Italian seasoning.
  2. Form into burgers and broil for 15 minutes. Turn over gently and broil for another 10 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings.
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Bread Italian Mediterranean Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Herbed Garlic Bread

The best ever Herbed Garlic Bread that is so easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf, French bread
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh marjoram, chopped
  • (Substitute: 1 tsp Italian seasoning for the fresh herbs)
  • 2 Tbsps. olive oil

Directions

  1. Add garlic to olive oil and microwave for 10 seconds. Mix in the oregano and marjoram ( or Italian seasoning if you do not have fresh herbs).
  2. Slice the French bread in half and cut into 6 inch slices. Brush with the garlic-herb-oil mix.
  3. Place on a sheet pan and broil in oven for about 5 minutes till golden brown. Serve hot.