Banana Bread MAKES: 1 loaf TIME: About 1 hour The best banana bread is a balancing act: It requires a fair amount of fat to keep it moist and lighten the crumb; a little whole wheat flour gives it some substance. And in my opinion, the result should be sweet, but not…
Seitan and Lentil Loaf MAKES: 4 to 6 servings (1 to 11/2 pounds) TIME: About 2 hours, largely unattended Think of a vegetarian meat loaf, only with a chewier, less crumbly texture. This is among the most versatile recipes in this chapter indeed, in the entire book and…
Seitan MAKES: 4 to 6 servings (1 to 11/2 pounds) TIME: About 11/2 hours, largely unattended The first time you make seitan is shocking: The dough comes together almost instantly, is astonishingly elastic, and is very easy even fun to work. It’s important to…
Biryani MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 30 minutes One of the great pilaf-style dishes of India, almost always made with basmati rice. Indian vegetarians would use paneer (firm, fresh, homemade cheese), but tofu is much more convenient. It can also be made with no…
Spinach Salad with Warm Dressing and Tofu Croutons MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: About 45 minutes, including making the croutons There is no reason to shun this favorite American salad just because you want to skip the bacon. Tofu croutons have a crisp appeal all their…
Stewed Tomatoes with Kale and Garlic Makes 4 1/2 cups (1.125 L) This nutritionally well-balanced dish can be a backbone of your calcium-rich recipes, with approximately 200 milligrams of highly available calcium per cup (250 mL). The vitamin C in the tomatoes helps…
Spinach with Tofu and Garam Masala Makes 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) First the bad news. You will have some dishwashing to do after this meal: a steamer, a skillet, and a blender—so be warned. Now the good news. When you serve this exquisitely seasoned vegan version of the…
Simple Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms Makes 2 mushrooms Sometimes we return again and again to the simplest meals. Here, the delicate and unique flavour of the mushrooms comes through. These whole sautéed mushrooms can be served as the “meat” on a plate or in a…
Shiitake Mushrooms, Kale, and Sesame Makes 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) Shiitake mushrooms are native to China and Japan, where they are used extensively in their cuisines. Now popular around the world, they are found in most supermarkets and are known for their possible…
Seasoned Potato Wedges Makes 18 to 24 wedges You may be surprised to discover that these potato wedges are a good source of protein and minerals as well as of vitamin C and B vitamins. They are a delicious and low-fat alternative to French fries. Easy to prepare, they…
Seasoned Greens Makes about 3 cups (750 mL) Greens have an outstanding nutritional profile. Take a look at the protein, calcium, iron, other minerals, and vitamin A values listed in the nutritional analysis for this recipe! Make this robust dish using a single leafy…
Roasted Root Vegetables Makes about 8 cups (2 L) Our autumn harvest of root vegetables provides a great deal of nourishment and warmth. You may vary the combination below by including other choices, such as sweet potatoes, parsnips, turnips, or squash, using a total…