Month: June 2022

Categories
Italian Recipes Tomatoes

The Best Bruschetta

Whip up The Best Bruschetta in minutes with a couple of fresh ingredients!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 5-7 fresh basil leaves, sliced in ribbons
  • ½ loaf french bread, sliced in rounds
  • For the Dressing:
    • 1 Tbps balsamic vinegar
    • 1 Tbsp olive oil
    • 1/8 tsp black pepper
    • 1/8 tsp oregano, dried

Directions

  1. Brush the French bread slices with olive oil and toast in the oven on both sides.
  2. For the dressing: Mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, black pepper and oregano with a fork till it forms an emulsion.
  3. Add the dressing to the tomatoes and let it sit for about 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  4. Scoop the tomatoes onto the slices of bread and top with basil. Serve immediately.
Categories
Cucumber Gluten-Free Recipes Soup Vegan Vegetarian

Cold Cucumber Soup

There’s nothing more satisfying than Cold Cucumber Soup on a hot Summer day!

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • ½ onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 pod garlic, peeled
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup mint leaves (optional)
  • ¼ inch jalapeno (optional)
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp back pepper
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup soy milk

Directions

  1. Sauté the onion in a little oil until soft. Add the garlic, cucumbers ( reserve a few pieces for garnish), Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and sauté till the cucumbers are soft.
  2. Transfer the vegetables to a blender. Add the mint, jalapeno and water. Blend till smooth.
  3. Stir in the soy milk and refrigerate for at least half hour before serving. Serve chilled garnished with a few pieces of cucumber.
Categories
Gluten-Free Mango Mexican Recipes Salad Vegan Vegetarian

Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa is versatile and can be eaten as a salad or used as a topping for tacos and other proteins.

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 roma tomato, seeded and diced
  • ½ small onion, diced
  • 1 tsp, jalapeno, diced
  • 1 tsp oregano, fresh, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp marjoram, fresh, roughly chopped (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil

Directions

  1. Mix the mangoes, onions, tomatoes, diced jalapenos and mix well.
  2. To make the dressing, beat the olive oil and balsamic vinegar till it forms and emulsion. Add the dressing to the salsa and mix well.
  3. Add the oregano and marjoram toss. Serve on top of tacos or use on the side as a salad.
Categories
Recipes Tofu Vegan Vegetarian

Red Lentil Tofu

Red Lentil Tofu can be used like regular tofu, grilled, broiled, baked or as is. Flavor it with your favorite herbs, spices or sauces.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 3 cups water

Directions

  1. Add the red lentils to a blender.
  2. Boil 2 cups of water and add it to the lentils and let it cool for 15 minutes. Blend into a smooth paste.
  3. Pour it into a saucepan and heat with a cup of water, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes till it is very thick.
  4. Transfer it to a baking dish, smooth and refrigerate uncovered for an hour. Cover and refrigerate overnight to get an extra firm texture.
  5. Slice and use like regular tofu.