Category: Vegan

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Gluten-Free Pie Potatoes Recipes Thanksgiving Vegan Vegetarian

Scrumptious Samosa Pie

Scrumptious Samosa Pie is a baked version of the popular deep-fried Indian pastry, samosa.

Ingredients
  • 3 large potatoes, boiled, peeled, cubed, and mushed
  • ¼ cup green peas, frozen
  • ¼ cup chickpeas, canned
  • ¼ cup onion, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp fennel seeds (optional)
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 tsps canola oil
  • 1 tsp soy milk
  • 2 sheets of frozen pie crust, thawed
Directions

1. Warm 1 tsp oil with cumin and fennel seeds in a pan for 30 seconds. Add the onions and saute for about a minute till soft.

2. Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well and sauté for about 5 minutes. Moisten with water if the mixture gets too dry. Let the filling cool for about 10 minutes.

3. Add the filling to a 9” pie plate lined with pie crust. Top with pie crust and seal the edges. Make a few slits in the pie to allow steam to escape. Brush with soy milk and oil and bake at 350 F for 20 minutes. Bake for an additional 10 minutes at 425 F to brown.

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Gluten-Free Okra Recipes Vegan

Spiced Blackened Okra

Spiced Blackened Okra goes well with warm flour tortillas!

Ingredients
  • 2 cups Okra, cut into ¼ inch rounds
  • ½ cup red onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • ½ cup water
Directions
  1. Add oil and cumin seeds to a pan and heat for 30 seconds.
  2. Add onions and saute for about a minute till it softens.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients and saute till the water evaporates and okra softens.
  4. Place the okra and onion mixture on a baking sheet and broil on high for about 15 minutes.
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Gluten-Free Potatoes Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

3-Step Potatoes and Sweet Green Peas Delight

3-step potatoes and sweet green peas delight goes well with naan bread or rice!

Ingredients
  • 3 large potatoes, boiled, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup sweet green peas, frozen
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp canola oil
Directions
  1. Warm oil and cumin seeds in a pan for 5-8 seconds.
  2. Add the peas and saute for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the potatoes, cumin powder, salt, mix well and saute for about a minute.
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Corn Curry Gluten-Free Recipes Spinach Vegan

Low-Fat Baby Spinach and Corn Delight

Low-Fat Baby Spinach and Corn Delight is a complement to your taco or salad.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp olive/canola oil
Directions
  1. Heat oil with cumin seeds in a pan for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the other ingredients and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
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Cauliflower Gluten-Free Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Gluten-free Roasted Cauliflower

Gluten-free Roasted Cauliflower is so easy to make! It is a dieter’s delight being low-fat and vegan as well.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped (optional)
Directions
  1. Toss the cauliflower with olive oil.
  2. Add the spices and mix well.
  3. Bake at 375 F for 20 minutes. Brown under the broiler for 5 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro (optional).
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Black Beans Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Vegan Black Bean Burger

Vegan Black Bean Burger is a healthy low-fat option!

Ingredients
  • 2 cans black beans, mashed
  • 3 slices of bread, cubed
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup onions, minced (optional)
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Directions
  1. Mix all ingredients and make into patties.
  2. Dip in breadcrumbs, brush with oil and broil for 15 minutes (turning after 10 minutes).
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Gluten-Free Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Cream of Wheat Vegetable Upma

Cream of Wheat Vegetable Upma makes a delightful vegan breakfast.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups cream of wheat
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables
  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • 1 tsp black/brown mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 cups water
Directions
  1. Dry roast the cream of wheat in a pan for a couple of minutes until it is brownish and set aside.
  2. Heat oil with mustard in a pan and cover. Turn off heat when it starts popping.
  3. Add mixed vegetables and saute on medium heat for about a minute until the vegetables are soft.
  4. Add water, salt and heat to a rolling boil.
  5. Stir in the cream of wheat, cover and continue to heat for about a minute.
  6. Turn off heat. Then scoop the warm Upma into a ramekin and unmold onto a plate.

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Curry Gluten-Free Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Gluten-free Chick Pea Curry

Gluten-free Chick Pea Curry is a delicious high-protein dish! You can eat this with rice, flat breads, sliced bread or tortillas.

Ingredients
  • 2 cans chick peas, lightly mashed
  • ½ cup tomato basil sauce
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp canola / olive oil
  • ¼ cup minced onions
  • 1 tsp grated garlic
  • 1 tsp grated root ginger
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
Directions
  1. Heat oil and cumin seeds for 30 seconds.
  2. Add onions, garlic and ginger and saute for 1-3 minutes until the onions are soft.
  3. Add chick peas, curry powder, salt, tomato sauce and water and heat for 5 minutes. Thicken with cornstarch if necessary.
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Curry Gluten-Free Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Low-Calorie Tofu and Peas Curry

Low-Calorie Tofu and Peas Curry is a take on ‘paneer matar’. The cheese has been substituted with tofu for a dairy-free version. You can eat this with rice or flat bread.

Ingredients
  • 1 package firm tofu, well drained and cubed
  • 1 cup green peas, canned or frozen
  • ½ cup tomato basil sauce
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp canola /olive oil
  • 1 cup water
Directions

1. Drizzle tofu with oil, sprinkle salt and broil for about 10 minutes until brown.

2. Heat oil and cumin in a pan for about 30 seconds.

3. Add tofu, peas, tomato sauce, curry powder, water and heat for 5 minutes.

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Gluten-Free Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Hearty Lentil Soup

Hearty Lentil Soup is a version of Tadka Dhal that is quick and easy to make! This can be eaten with rice or any flat bread.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup lentils (recommend masoor dhal)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 slice jalapeno
  • 1 clove garlic, grated (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 3 cups water
  • ¼ inch root ginger, grated (optional)
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves (optional)
Directions
  1. Cook lentils in a pot with water for about 10 minutes until soft and mushy. Set aside.  
  2. Heat oil and cumin seeds in a clean pot for 30 seconds.
  3. Then add the jalapeno, lentils, turmeric, garlic, ginger and heat for about 5 minutes. Add additional water if the soup is too thick.
  4. Turn off heat, stir in lime juice and top with cilantro.