Ingredients:
2 C. vegetable stock
2 C. Fine diced onion
1/2 t. Saffron
1/2 C. Tomato sauce
1 T. Extra virgin olive oil
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1/4 C. Fresh parsley, chopped
1 T. Fresh lemon juice
2 t. Soy sauce
1/4 C. Green onion, chopped
1 Red sweet pepper, cut in thin strips
1 C. Uncooked rice
1/2 C Frozen peas, thawed
1 1/2 C. Fresh artichoke hearts, cooked
1/2 C. Pimientos, undrained
6 Cherry tomatoes, cut into crown shape, for garnish
Procedure:
Combine the stock, 1 cup of the chopped onion and the saffron and
bring to a boil
Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes
Add the tomato sauce and continue to simmer for 10 more minutes, set
aside
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan. Add the garlic
and cook until it sizzles
Add the parsley, lemon juice, soy sauce and the remaining cup of
chopped onion. Cook, stirring constantly until the onion is clear
Add chopped green onion tops and pepper strips. Continue to cook until
the pepper is just crisp-tender
Add the rice and mix well. Continue to cook until the rice is well
coated
Add the hot stock to the rice mixture and mix well
Cover and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes or until
the liquid is absorbed
When the rice has cooked, remove from the oven and add the thawed
peas, artichoke hearts and undrained pimientos and mix well
Serve and garnish
Notes:
To serve, place 1 cup of the rice mixture on a large plate or in a
pasta bowl
Can also be garnished with sprig of fresh herbs, such as parsley
Maple Mustard Tahini
Dip:
Ingredients:
1/2 C. Tahini
1/4 C. White wine vinegar
4 T. Dry mustard
2 T. Maple syrup
2 T. Tamari soy sauce
1/2 t. Salt
Fresh parsley, chopped
Procedure:
In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients, except the parsley
Whisk until smooth and creamy
Allow the flavors to blend for 15 minutes or more before serving
Garnish the top of the dip with freshly chopped parsley
Notes:
Serve with assorted raw vegetables, pita chips, etc.
Herbed Millet And Tofu Casserole:
Ingredients:
1 C. Raw millet
2 C. Water
1 Lbs. Firm tofu
2 C. Spinach, chopped
1 Onion, minced
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1/2 t. Dried thyme
1/2 t. Fresh basil, chopped
1/2 t. Fresh tarragon, chopped
1 t. Fresh parsley, chopped
Procedure:
Sauté the minced onion and garlic in a saucepan sprayed lightly
with vegetable oil
Add herbs and then millet. Sauté briefly
Add water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 25 minutes
Add tofu and spinach, then simmer for 5 more minutes
Notes:
Ingredients:
1 T. Olive oil
1 Onion, chopped
2 Tomatoes, chopped
1/2 Green pepper, chopped
1 Carrot, sliced
1 Zucchini, cubed
3/4 C. Green peas
1/2 t. Salt
6 Mushrooms
1/4 C. Raisins
15 oz. Can kidney beans
1/2 t. Hot pepper sauce
1 C. Dry couscous
Procedure:
In an one quart saucepan, over medium high heat, in hot oil
sauté the onions for 3 to 5 minutes
Add and stir together the tomatoes, green pepper, carrot, zucchini,
peas, beans and salt
Cover and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes
Add the remaining ingredients and continue cooking for about another 5
to 10 minutes, or until everything is tender
Prepare the couscous according to the directions on the side of the
box
Place the couscous on a platter, gently stir in some butter or more
olive1 oil, and spoon the sauce over it
Garnish and serve
Notes:
Couscous is a traditional north Africa dish made with hard wheat
semolina and sometimes with barley or, in Tunisia, with green wheat
Couscous is the national dish of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia
It is preferable to use ready made grain (couscous), which is now
available in the shops (choose medium sized grain)
Put the grain in a bowl with a little salted water and work it with
the hands until it has absorbed all the wate. Coat the hands with oil and
roll the grain between the palms to break up the lumps. The grain is then
ready for cooking
The grain is steamed in a couscous pan
Can be served with barbecued foods
Can be garnished with sprigs of fresh herbs, chopped chives, etc.
Ingredients:
1 Onion
1 T. Vegetable oil
1 t. Mustard seeds
1 T. Broken cashews
1 t. Ground coriander
1/2 t. Ground cumin
1 t. Turmeric
1/8 t. Chili powder (more to taste)
1 Carrot
3 oz. Broccoli florets
1 t. Raisins
1 1/3 C. Water
Sea salt, to taste
1/2 C. Whole wheat farina
2 t. Vegan margarine
Procedure:
Chop the onion and sauté it in the oil, in a saucepan for 2 to
3 minutes
Add the mustard seeds and cashews and cook for a further 2 minutes
Add the coriander, cumin, termeric and chili powder and cook for
another minute
Chop the carrot and broccoli quite finely. Add to the saucepan along
with the raisins and stir well
Pour in the water, bring to the boil, lower heat, cover pan and cook
for 3 to 4 minutes. Season to taste
Pour in the farina very slowly, stirring all the time. As soon as it
is all in the pan and well thickened, serve it, with the margarine spread
over the top so that it melts into the mixture
Serve and garnish
Notes:
Can be garnished with fresh chopped cilantro, freshly grated coconut,
etc.
Serve with Indian pickles
The consistency of the preparation should be roughly similar to that
of mashed potatoes