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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.
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Cauliflower Gluten-Free Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Cauliflower Steaks

Low in fat, Cauliflower Steaks make a yummy meal!

Ingredients

  • 1 cauliflower, sliced
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsps olive oil

Directions

  1. Cut the cauliflower into 3/4 inch slices.
  2. Mix the sat, pepper, turmeric and curry powder to make a spice mix.
  3. Place the cauliflower slices on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Rub the spice mix over the cauliflower. Turn and repeat on the other side.
  4. Cook in a 450F oven for 20 minutes turning over after 10 minutes. Place under a broiler to brown for a few minutes if necessary.
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Gluten-Free Recipes Squash Vegan

Spaghetti Squash with Lemon and Capers

Spaghetti Squash with Lemon and Capers is a great low carb meal!

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 Tbsps olive oil
  • 2 Tbsps butter
  • 2 tsps lemon juice
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ cup broth
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Directions

  • How to cook the squash:
    1. Cut the spaghetti squash lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Pierce the skin with a fork, rub some oil on the squash, place it cut side down on a sheet pan and bake at 400F for ½ hour.
    2. Let the spaghetti squash cool. Use a fork to loosen the spaghetti strands from the skin and scoop them out.
  • For the dressing:
    1. In a pan warm olive oil and butter till the butter melts.
    2. Add the finely diced red and green bell peppers and sauté till it softens.
    3. Add the broth, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, capers and heat till the liquid reduces in half.
    4. Pour it over 2 cups of spaghetti squash. Save the rest of the spaghetti squash to use with some other dressing/sauce.
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Gluten-Free Recipes Squash Vegetarian Zucchini

Zucchini Boats

You got low-carb vegetarian deliciousness in this version of Zucchini Boats!

Ingredients

  • 1 Zucchini, sliced in half
  • 1 8oz can kidney/black beans, washed, drained, mushed
  • 1 8oz. or 12oz. bag corn, frozen
  • ½ cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Directions

  1. Scoop out the seeds from the middle of the zucchini to form boats. Rub the zucchinis with oil and place skin side up on a baking sheet. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.
  2. For the filling: Warm a little oil with some cumin seeds for about 30 seconds and add the frozen corn. Sauté for about a minute. Then add cumin powder, black pepper and beans. Mix well, take off heat and set aside.
  3. Rub a little salt over the zucchini boats. Scoop the filling in the hollowed out center. Sprinkle mozzarella on top and broil for about 3 minutes to brown.

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Cabbage Gluten-Free Potatoes Recipes Vegetarian

Cabbage Patties

Cabbage Patties can be eaten like burgers with condiments of your choice. Make it a meal with a salad!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 small cabbage, diced
  • 1 large potato, peeled and boiled
  • ¼ cup onions, diced
  • 2 Tbsps chick pea flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 tsps. canola oil

Directions

  1. Warm the oil in a skillet and add the cumin seeds for about 30 seconds till it is aromatic.
  2. Add the onions and sauté for about a minute till it is soft. Add the cabbage and continue to sauté for 3-5 minutes till the cabbage is soft. Add a little water, cover and cook till the water evaporates and the cabbage softens. Sprinkle with salt. Remove from heat and set aside to cool
  3. Add potatoes to a mixing bowl and mash them. Add the cabbage- onion mixture, cumin powder, chick pea flour, egg and mix well.
  4. Form into patties and bake on a sheet pan at 350F for 20 minutes. Broil for a additional 3-5 minutes to brown.
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Mediterranean Pie Recipes Spinach

Spanakopita

Spinach never tasted so good! This simple version of Spanakopita is is sure to please!

Ingredients

  • 2 8oz bags of spinach, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup onions, diced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, diced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 eggs
  • 8 sheets phyllo dough
  • 2 tbsps olive oil

Directions

  1. Add a little oil to a pan and sauté the onions for about a minute till they are soft. Add garlic, spinach, green onions, parsley and sauté till the spinach is wilted. Take off heat and squeeze out all the water from the spinach mixture. Cool.
  2. Add eggs and crumbled feta cheese to the spinach mixture and mix well to make the spinach filling.
  3. Place a four phyllo sheets in a greased 2 cup dish brushing each with olive oil.
  4. Spread ½ the spinach filling evenly over the phyllo and layer with another 3 phyllo sheets, brushing each sheet with olive oil.
  5. Spread the other ½ of the spinach filling followed by four phyllo sheets, each brushed with olive oil. Cut into squares with a sharp knife.
  6. Bake at 375F for 30-40 minutes till golden brown.

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Carrots Gluten-Free Indian Recipes Thanksgiving Vegan Vegetarian

Turmeric Roasted Carrots with Cumin

This simple and easy Turmeric Roasted Carrots with Cumin makes a flavorful side.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz baby carrots, sliced
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Directions

  1. Slice each baby carrot into 4 pieces length-wise.
  2. Sprinkle olive oil, turmeric, and cumin mix well.
  3. Broil in oven for 10 minutes.
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Mushrooms Peppers Pie Recipes Thanksgiving Vegan Vegetarian

Vegetable Strudel

This cheesy Vegetable Strudel that is a great addition to your Fall table!

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, frozen thawed
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup green peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup yellow peppers, sliced
  • 5 black olives, sliced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp soy milk

Directions

  1. Broil the mushrooms and peppers in the oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and let it cool.
  2. Place the thawed pastry sheet on a floured surface and roll out.
  3. Place a layer of peppers in the middle third of the pastry sheet and sprinkle with mozzarella. Add a layer of mushrooms, followed by mozzarella and sprinkle some olives on top.
  4. Cut ½ inch slits on either side of the pastry sheet. Take a pastry strip form either side and press them together in the middle, covering the vegetable layer and creating vents for the steam.
  5. Mix the oil and soy milk and brush it over the pastry. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes till it is golden brown.
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Gluten-Free Recipes Squash Thanksgiving Vegan Vegetarian

Butternut Squash with Herbs and Roasted Garlic

Butternut Squash with Herbs and Roasted Garlic is a great gluten-free, dairy-free side for your Thanksgiving table!

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp rosemary (fresh/dry)
  • 1 Tbsp thyme (fresh/dry)
  • 3 Tbsps parsley, fresh
  • 1 tsp back pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Directions

  1. Place the diced butternut squash on a baking sheet and sprinkle with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, pepper and salt.
  2. Place the garlic cloves with their skins on the baking sheet as well.
  3. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.
  4. Squeeze the roasted garlic onto the butternut squash and mix well.
  5. Return to the oven and broil for 5 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with parsley.
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Gluten-Free Italian Pasta Recipes Vegetarian

Homemade Gnocchi

Homemade Gnocchi made with potatoes is a fun activity for the family and kids. And makes an awesome meal as well!

Ingredients

  • 2 potatoes, boiled, mashed
  • 2 cups flour

Directions

  1. Add four 1/2 cup at a time to the mashed potatoes and knead. Stop adding flour when the dough forms a ball.
  2. On a floured surface, roll out small portions of the dough into long shapes. Cut into bit-size pieces of gnocchi.
  3. Boil a pot of water with salt and add the gnocchi to the boiling water for 3-5 minutes till they rise to the top.
  4. Remove, drain and serve hot with tomato sauce and basil or with butter and sage.