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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
ROASTED FENNEL QUARTERS WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE
Roasting fennel concentrates the bulb’s natural sweetness. A sprinkling of Parmesan adds crunch to the crust, but you could omit it if you wanted to keep the recipe vegan.YIELD: SERVES 42 Tbs. olive oil4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)1 Tbs. red wine vinegar½ tsp....
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
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
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
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...












