The Simplest Bean Burgers MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: 20 minutes with cooked beans This is the way to go when you want a burger and have neither the time nor the inclination to fuss. When made with chickpeas, they're golden brown and lovely; with black beans, much...
Tempeh with Rice and Spinach MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 40 minutes, largely unattended Lemon zest and juice makes this a brightly flavored onepot dish. It's also great for picnics and patio parties because you can serve it at room temperature. 2 lemons 3...
Tempeh Hash MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 1 hour You'll be amazed at how close this is to real hash. The soy and sesame seasoning enhances the richness of the tempeh and adds an interesting twist to an old favorite. Some patience is required here to cook each of the...
Tempeh Chili with Black Beans MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: About 2 hours, largely unattended This is the smokiest, most deeply flavored chili in the book, rich with the combination of tempeh, roasted garlic, black beans, and chipotle chiles. For balance, a little...
Stir-Fried Tofu with Scallions MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 20 minutes The most basic stir-fry you can make and one you can build on indefinitely. Master this and you master the world, at least the world of stir-frying tofu, which is not insignificant. 11/2 to 2 pounds...
Stir-Fried Tofu with Bell Peppers or Other Vegetables MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes As with any stir-fry, this one is infinitely variable: You pull what you have out of the refrigerator, and not long afterward you're ready to eat. If you make the main recipe,...
Spicy Ketchup-Braised Tofu MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 20 minutes Vaguely Chinese, more honestly American, this is delicious stuff. It can be served on bread or on top of rice or noodles. Given the ease of preparation, it's amazing. 1/2 cup peanut oil or neutral oil, like...
Spicy Autumn Vegetable Burger MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: 30 minutes with cooked beans and kale Here's a burger flecked with bits of green and orange vegetables, with both creamy and chewy textures. It's also a handy way to use leftover greens like kale, chard,...
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 knead it...
Scrambled Tofu with Mushrooms MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 20 minutes Scrambled tofu is surprisingly similar to the texture of eggs scrambled until they are dry, and if you use turmeric they'll even be a familiar golden color. The trick is to smooth the tofu out in a food...
Pressed Tofu Salad MAKES: 4 to 6 appetizer servings TIME: 20 minutes, plus 2 hours to marinate There are two keys to this salad. The first is to buy dry, pressed tofu, which is sold in most Asian food markets and some natural food stores. It's much firmer than regular...