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...
SWEET & SOUR BAKED TOFU SANDWICHES
Stuff marinated, baked tofu into a crusty roll with crunchy cabbage, refrigerate it, then grab it on your way out the door the next morning for an on-the-go version of a Vietnamese bahn mi sandwich.YIELD: SERVES 21½ Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce1½ Tbs. lime juice1 Tbs....
QUICK WALNUT PÂTÉ SANDWICHES WITH PEARS & ARUGULA
Toasted walnuts are blended with beans and garlic to make a tasty pâté spread. Pears add a sweet, juicy crunch to sandwiches. Try them in place of tomatoes or other veggies.YIELD: MAKES 8 SANDWICHESWALNUT PÂTÉ1 cup walnut pieces1½ cups cooked cannellini beans or 1...
CAROLINA-STYLE BARBECUE SANDWICHES
A tangy mustard-based sauce distinguishes Carolina-style barbecue from its sweeter Kansas City cousin. This recipe makes 2 cups of sauce, leaving plenty to serve on the side. For crunch in your sandwiches, serve with coleslaw.YIELD: SERVES 41 cup apple cider vinegar⅔...