OUR VEGETARIAN BLOG
Vegetarian Gumbo
PREP: 10 minutes COOK: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high) MAKES 6 servings 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 16-ounce package frozen sweet pepper and onion stir-fry vegetables 2 cups frozen cut okra 2 to…
White Beans with Dried Tomatoes
PREP: 15 minutes COOK: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 31⁄2 to 4 hours (high) + 15 minutes (high) MAKES 6 servings 3 15- to 19-ounce cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained 1 14-ounce can vegetable broth 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 7-ounce jar oil-packed…
Red Beans Creole
PREP: 25 minutes COOK: 11 to 13 hours (low) or 51⁄2 to 61⁄2 hours (high) + 30 minutes (high) STAND: 1 hour MAKES 4 or 5 servings 31⁄2 cups dried red beans (11⁄2 pounds) 5 cups water 3 cups chopped onions (3 large) 2 4-ounce cans (drained weight) sliced mushrooms,…
Chili Beans and Potatoes
PREP: 15 minutes COOK: 8 to 9 hours (low) or 4 to 41⁄2 hours (high) MAKES 6 servings 2 pounds round red or russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 15-ounce cans vegetarian baked beans, undrained 1 10-ounce package frozen whole kernel corn 1⁄2 cup vegetable broth 1…
Mexican Burritos or Tacos
PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 4 to 6 hours (low) MAKES 10 servings 1 12-ounce package refrigerated or frozen cooked and crumbled ground meat substitute (soy protein), thawed 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles,…
Sweet Potato Tamale Pie
PREP: 25 minutes COOK: 7 to 8 hours (low) or 31⁄2 to 4 hours (high) STAND: 5 minutes MAKES 6 servings 1 pound sweet potatoes (2 to 3 medium), cut into 1-inch pieces 1 15.5-ounce can hominy, rinsed and drained 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 14.5-ounce…
Vegetarian Feijoada Brazilian Rice and Black Beans
PREP: 25 minutes COOK: 5 to 6 hours (low) or 21⁄2 to 3 hours (high) STAND: 10 minutes MAKES 6 servings 4 cups chopped fresh kale leaves (6 ounces) 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 8-ounce package smoked…
Greek Beans and Barley
PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high) STAND: 10 minutes MAKES 6 to 8 servings Nonstick cooking spray 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 medium yellow summer squash,…
Power Smoothies
START TO FINISH: 10 minutes MAKES 2 (about 11-ounce) servings 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh blackberries 2⁄3 cup blueberry fat-free yogurt 1⁄2 cup pomegranate juice 1 tablespoon honey Fresh blueberries and/or blackberries (optional) 1 In a blender combine 1 cup…
Peanut Butter–Berry Smoothies
START TO FINISH: 10 minutes MAKES 4 (about 8-ounce) servings 2 cups plain fat-free yogurt 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries or frozen unsweetened whole strawberries 2 medium ripe bananas, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons peanut butter Halved fresh…
Berry-Peach Breakfast Smoothies
START TO FINISH: 10 minutes MAKES 2 (about 3⁄4 -cup) servings 1 cup frozen unsweetened peach slices* 2⁄3 cup plain soy yogurt 1⁄2 cup frozen mixed berries or frozen unsweetened whole strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries 1⁄3 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 In…
Spiced Irish Oatmeal
PREP: 10 minutes COOK: 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings 3 cups water 1 cup steel-cut oats 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄8 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon ground allspice Dash ground cloves or nutmeg Fat-free milk (optional) 1 In a medium…