BANANA-MAPLE CASHEW PUDDING

BANANA-MAPLE CASHEW PUDDING

Dress up this quick dessert as shown with cashew pieces and caramelized banana slices. To prepare bananas, sprinkle with maple sugar and sauté 2 to 3 minutes over medium-high heat, or until browned and glistening.YIELD: SERVES 42 bananas, cut into chunks1½ cups Cashew...

EDAMAME PÂTÉ

EDAMAME PÂTÉ

The pâté (shown here on sandwiches) can also be spread on crackers or thinned with additional water and used as a dip.YIELD: 4 SANDWICHES1¼ cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed½ cup walnuts⅓ cup mint leaves (packed)1 green onion, chopped½ tsp. salt3 Tbs. lemon juice8...

LENTIL-POTATO PIZ’AANS WITH BROCCOLI SLAW

LENTIL-POTATO PIZ’AANS WITH BROCCOLI SLAW

A can of Indian-spiced lentil soup is the “sauce” on this potato-topped naan pizza.YIELD: MAKES 4 PIZZAS3 tsp. vegetable oil or olive oil, divided1 tsp. mango chutney1 tsp. cider vinegar2 cups broccoli slaw or grated broccoli stems and carrots6 new or baby red-skinned...

CINNAMON-RAISIN ESSENE BREAD

CINNAMON-RAISIN ESSENE BREAD

No yeast, no filler, no kneading, no rising time… Essene bread is the essence of easy, whole-grain goodness. The only thing that takes some time is the grain-sprouting process. But once you establish the right conditions with a large jar and some fresh water, Mother...

VEGETABLE POT PIE

VEGETABLE POT PIE

A lot of good things are tucked beneath the crust of this crowd-pleasing recipe.YIELD: SERVES 8FILLING2 cups diced potatoes1 cup sliced carrots3 Tbs. olive oil, divided16 oz. firm tofu, drained and cubed¼ cup plus 2 Tbs. tamari, divided½ tsp. granulated garlic,...

CORNBREAD SHEPHERD’S PIE

CORNBREAD SHEPHERD’S PIE

Serve this easy, make-ahead dish with bell peppers, radishes, and shredded lettuce that can be sprinkled over each serving. To reheat, warm the shepherd’s pie in a 350-degree oven for 20 minutes.YIELD: SERVES 42 15-oz. cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained, liquid...

CHICKPEA CROQUETTES

CHICKPEA CROQUETTES

Whole chickpeas give these sautéed croquettes (held together with chickpea flour!) a hearty texture. Garnish with crumbled vegan feta cheese, if desired.YIELD: SERVES 4TOPPING1 cucumber, sliced (1 cup)1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered2 green onions, chopped2 Tbs. lemon...

LEMONY ASPARAGUS WITH SAFFRON RICE

LEMONY ASPARAGUS WITH SAFFRON RICE

With fresh mint and lemon zest accenting asparagus spears, this stir-fry captures the brightness of spring. If you can’t find toasted sliced almonds, toast your own for 3 to 5 minutes in a 300°F oven. The nutritional analysis was made for white rice (shown in the...

EGGPLANT SHAKSHUKA

EGGPLANT SHAKSHUKA

This version of shakshuka, a Middle Eastern poachedegg dish, adds eggplant and olives to the tomato sauce for a quick vegetable-stew base. Choose the freshest eggs possible for whites that will hold their shape and for more durable yolks.YIELD: SERVES 42 Tbs. olive...

CHEESE & MUSHROOM EGG NESTS

CHEESE & MUSHROOM EGG NESTS

Omelet ingredients—eggs, cheese, mushrooms, and herbs—get a stylish makeover when baked in a “nest” of whole-grain bread. With hard-cooked yolks, the nests make wonderful take-along breakfasts that can be heated in the microwave at work.YIELD: SERVES 66 slices...

TEMPEH REUBENS

TEMPEH REUBENS

Thinly sliced tempeh simmered in a flavorful broth makes a great sandwich “meat” in this deli classic.YIELD: SERVES 8SEASONED TEMPEH¼ cup Bragg Liquid Aminos1 small onion, quartered2 cloves garlic, peeled1 bay leaf1 8-oz. pkg. tempeh, slicedTHOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING¼...