VEGAN WITHOUT THE EGGS /// MAKES 4 SERVINGS A stir-fry is a good home for okra because you cook it so quickly that there’s no time for slime to emerge. It’s nice and crunchy and complements the cherry tomatoes beautifully. But seek out the smallest okra you can find,...
For many years, I was squeamish about tofu. Grilled, fried and sautéed versions that promised to taste “just like” their meat or fish counterparts left nothing but a bad taste in my mouth. It wasn’t until I was urged to try tofu as tofu—cold, unpretentious bites of...
PREP: 25 minutes | COOK: 10 minutes | YIELD: 6 x 1½-cup servings Penang the namesake of this dish is a Malaysian state known as the food capital. It takes many influences from its neighbors, including this curry dish bursting with sweet pineapple and spicy red curry...
PREP: 20 minutes + 2 hours | COOK: 25 minutes | YIELD: 4 servings Masala literally means a spicy mixture. In this recipe, the combination works perfectly with tandoori tofu. Tandoori means food cooked in a tandoor, or cylindrical clay oven. You'll find lots of...
PREP: 25 minutes | COOK: 10 minutes | YIELD: 4 servings Gyros offer a simple, easy and tasty way to enjoy a complete Clean meal. Dill and mint make this a refreshing meal that will make you feel like you are dining by the sea in Greece. TZATZIKI 1 medium or ½ large...
Pressing and draining tofu before marinating it gives it a chewy texture that goes well with barbecue flavors.YIELD: SERVES 416 oz. extra-firm tofu1 stick lemongrass, tender white part peeled and chopped1 shallot, finely chopped2 tsp. minced fresh ginger⅓ cup...
Seitan and cottage cheese get blended together for veg meatballs that will fool even diehard omnivores. This recipe makes a lot—leftovers are great in sandwiches or can be reheated.YIELD: SERVES 12 (MAKES 48 MEATBALLS)3 8-oz. pkg. plain seitan, rinsed and drained1...
Shiitake mushrooms, marinated tempeh, and flavorings like herbes de Provence and balsamic vinegar make this updated classic a taste sensation.YIELD: SERVES 42 cups medium-bodied red wine, such as Pinot Noir1 8-oz. pkg. tempeh, cut into 1-inch cubes1 small onion,...
Mustard greens serve as a bed for broiled tofu with a hot mango sauce. Other greens to try in this recipe: Asian mustard greens, broccoli raab, Chinese broccoli, or collard greens.YIELD: SERVES 82 Tbs. canola oil1 small onion, quartered and thinly sliced (½ cup)1...
Ground almonds and eggs hold these veggie-laced alternatives to traditional meatballs together. For appetizer-size meatballs, shape into 30 smaller rounds instead of 12, and bake 15 to 20 minutes.YIELD: SERVES 4MEATBALLS4 cups broccoli florets (1 large head)1 cup raw...
