Stuffed okra is a traditional Indian finger food that packs bold flavor. You can also try the filling in stuffed mushrooms instead. YIELD: SERVES 6 24 large fresh okra pods (1 lb.) 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts ½ small onion, peeled and cut into chunks 2 cloves...
Here corn tortillas are wrapped around bean filling and baked for a healthy version of the fast-food finger food favorite. We kept these mildly spicy so kids could enjoy them, but you can always bump up the chili powder or add a little hot sauce to the filling. YIELD:...
WITH CUMIN, YOGURT, LIME & CILANTRO Add cilantro, a touch of lime, and cumin to deviled eggs and you’ve got some seriously tasty Southwest-inspired hors d’oeuvres. For a fun garnish, sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips. SERVING: 2 DEVILED EGG HALVES 8 eggs 16...
This will become your go-to kale chip recipe. Nutritional yeast gives the crisped leaves a cheesy flavor along with a hit of protein, iron, and vitamin B 12. To give them a spicy kick, sprinkle with your favorite seasoning blend just before baking. YIELD: SERVES 4 1...
Ramp up your vitamin and mineral intake with only 28 calories when you add baby spinach to a lightly sweet fruit smoothie. Feel free to substitute your favorite fruit for the blueberries. YIELD: SERVES 1 4 cups baby spinach leaves ½ cup low-fat milk or plain nondairy...
serves 4 Hummus wraps are an ideal fast-food lunch idea, made even faster when you have some rich, creamy hummus on hand. Make your own or choose from the wide variety of hummus flavors available in supermarkets. If spinach tortillas are unavailable, regular flour...
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...
White Bean, Olive, and Thyme Spread Makes 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) Common white beans include navy, great northern, and cannellini (white kidney) beans. These often are used in soups, casseroles, and baked with tomato sauce. Try any of these white beans in this spread and...
Walnut, Olive, and Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade Makes 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) Tapenade is a spread that originates in the French region of Provence and is traditionally made with olives and capers. In this recipe, the substitution of walnuts for most of the olives reduces...
Sunflower Sesame Spread Makes 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) Commercial sunflower seed butter can be expensive. Here is a way to make your own spread that combines two seeds that are rich in protein, iron, zinc, and vitamin E: sunflower and sesame seeds (in the tahini). This...
