OUR VEGETARIAN BLOG
CASHEW CREAM
For raw and vegan baking recipes, cashew cream can be used as a substitute for cream cheese, cream, and sour cream. Here’s how to make a 3-cup batch, which will keep in the fridge for up to one week. YIELD: MAKES 3 CUPS2 cups raw cashews8 cups boiling waterCover…
BANANA-MAPLE CASHEW PUDDING
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…
TEMPEH BOLOGNESE SAUCE
Crumbled tempeh adds meaty texture to this classic pasta sauce that’s ready in under 30 minutes and freezes beautifully.YIELD: 6 SERVINGS8 oz. whole-grain tempeh2 Tbs. olive oil1 medium onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbs. soy sauce or tamari1 28-oz. can…
ROMESCO SAUCE
This garlicky Spanish sauce is delicious over baked potatoes, veggie burgers, and roasted vegetables. You can also use it as an appetizer dip or a sandwich spread.YIELD: MAKES 2 CUPS1 large dried ancho chile2 Tbs. olive oil, divided½ cup chopped red onion1 tsp. sweet…
RICH & CREAMY CASHEW CHEESE
This easy, spreadable, nut cheese is great on its own and can be flavored to your tastes. Try blending in ½ cup chopped parsley and chives; 2 Tbs. diced chipotles in adobo sauce; or 2 tsp. dried herbs (oregano, basil, tarragon) in the food processor after the base…
INDONESIAN PEANUT SAUCE
Toss this sauce with noodles, or serve as a dip for grilled tofu or tempeh skewers or fresh vegetables—you can even thin it with water for a salad dressing. The sauce will keep up to a week in the fridge.YIELD: MAKES 1½ CUPS2 tsp. peanut oil1 large shallot, minced (¼…
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…
CLASSIC HUMMUS
Lightly flavored with tahini, this basic hummus is creamy-smooth. For a more full-bodied flavor, increase the tahini up to 1 cup. Stir the tahini well right before measuring—it separates when it sits.YIELD: SERVES 163 cups cooked chickpeas, or 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas,…
WHOLE-WHEAT FLAXSEED BREAD
Flaxseeds give this fragrant whole-grain bread a nutty flavor and a richer nutritional profile. The flaxseeds also keep the bread moist and tender for several days. You can also bake the bread in a 1-lb. bread machine; just omit the shaping and scoring steps.YIELD:…
WHITE PIZZA WITH BROCCOLI & MUSHROOMS
Paired with a two-cheese white sauce, broccoli makes a wonderful pizza topping. The secret to a crisp crust is preheating the baking stone or sheet. If you like extra-crispy pizza, prebake the dough 3 to 4 minutes before adding toppings.YIELD: SERVES 62 Tbs….
TARTE FLAMBÉE HERB CHEESE & LENTILS
In the Alsace region of France, this pizza-like dish is traditionally made with crème fraîche and bacon (lardons). We’ve lightened up this recipe by replacing the crème fraîche with a French spreadable cheese and the bacon with cooked lentils.YIELD: MAKES 12 SLICES¼…
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM PIZZA SPELT CRUST
This pizza has a rich, flavorful, spelt crust that is similar to a whole-wheat crust. If you prefer a lighter crust, substitute ½ cup of oat flour for ½ cup of the spelt flour.YIELD: 8 SERVINGS⅔ cup warm water¼ tsp. active dry yeastPinch sugar1½ cups spelt flour½ tsp….