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PASTA PIZZA

Ingredientspasta pizza

  • 8 ozs uncooked angel hair pasta         
  • 4 tsp olive oil, divided 
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms              
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion                           
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
  • 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives                       
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  •  1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain
  2. In a large cast-iron or another ovenproof skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat.
  3. Add mushrooms, green pepper, and onion; saute until tender.
  4. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
  5. Increase heat to medium-high.
  6. In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil.
  7. Spread pasta evenly in the skillet to form a crust.
  8. Cook until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes.
  9. Turn crust onto a large plate.
  10. Reduce heat to medium; slide crust back into skillet.
  11. Top with pizza sauce, sauteed vegetables, and olives; sprinkle with cheese and Italian seasoning.
  12. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-12 minutes.

Orzo Pasta

This dish can be served hot or cold. Makes 12 servings

Ingredientsorzo

  • 1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta   
  • 3 TBS olive oil, divided
  • ¾ lb sliced fresh mushrooms            
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley            
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 3 TBS lemon juice                             
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Directions

Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or another heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender and lightly browned. Drain orzo.

In a large bowl, place orzo, mushroom mixture, pecans, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and remaining oil; toss to combine.

Butternut Squash Pasta

 from Sam Turnbull…It doesn’t taste like chickenButternut squash pasta

serves 4

    • 500 g pasta of choice (tagliatelle, fettuccine, linguini, etc.)
    • 2 tablespoons (vegan) butter              
    • 1 yellow onion, chopped
    • 1 medium butternut squash (950g) (7 cups) peeled, deseeded, and chopped into 2-inch cubes
    • 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth     
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt                              
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the fried sage garnish:

    • 2Tbs (vegan) butter   
    • 1 bunch fresh sage leaves (about 20 leaves)

 

Directions

 

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.

In a large saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium-high heat.

Add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion turns translucent and begins to brown.

Add the butternut squash, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook 10 – 15 minutes until the butternut squash is very tender when pierced with a fork.

Use an immersion blender or standing blender to blend the butternut squash mixture until it’s completely smooth and creamy. If using a standing blender, be careful not to fill the blender too high so it doesn’t erupt. If your sauce is too thick, you can add another ¼ cup of vegetable broth. Return the sauce to the pan, and add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well to coat.

To fry the sage: melt the (vegan) butter in a frying pan then add the sage leaves. Fry for 1 – 2 minutes until the edges just start to brown. Remove from heat and set on a paper towel to drain.  Place 2-3 leaves on top of each portion.

BOSH’S HUMMUS CURRY

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 large onionHUMMUS CURRY
  • 1 small red chill 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 inches fresh ginger 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp tomato puree 1 x 15ozs can chopped tomatoes
  • ¾ c water 1 x 15ozs can chickpeas
  • 1 tbsp mango chutney ¾ c hummus
  •  2x Good handfuls baby spinach Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1tsp chopped coriander

Directions

  1. Prepare the ingredients.
  2. Peel and dice the onion.
  3. Trim, halve, deseed and dice the chili
  4. Peel and grate the garlic and ginger.
  5. Drain the chickpeas.
  6. Start to cook. Warm the coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  7. Add the onions to the pan with a pinch of salt and stir for 4-5
    minutes.
  8. Add the chili, garlic, and ginger and stir for 2 minutes.
  9. Add the spices to the pan and stir for a further 2 minutes.
  10. Add the tomato purée and stir for 1 minute.
  11. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan, half-fill the can from the tomatoes
    with the water and add that to the pan too, stir to combine and
    simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  12. Add the chickpeas to the pan and stir for 2 minutes.
  13. Add the mango chutney and hummus and stir for 2-3 minutes to combine.
  14. Add the spinach and fold it into the pan until slightly wilted.

Taste the curry and season to perfection with salt and pepper. Serve it up! Prepare the rice according to instructions. Spoon the
rice into the bowls, then spoon curry over the rice. Sprinkle over the coriander and serve immediately.

Cabbage, Mushroom, Leek and Potato Tart

Serves -6

Ingredientsmushrooms-1309246_1920

1 sheet puff pastry 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 medium-large yellow or red potatoes, boiled until tender, then peeled and sliced
1 leek, washed to remove all grit and sliced thinly
1 cup cabbage, shredded very thinly
4 portabella mushroom caps, coarsely chopped
2-3 cups of cheese sauce of your choice
Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the garlic, sauté’ for a few seconds until it just starts to turn color, then add the mushrooms, cabbage, and leeks.
  3. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 5-8 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender but not mushy. Turn off the heat.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry sheet to fit into your tart pan. I used a rectangular tart pan that’s 12 inches by 8 inches, but a round pan would do just as well.
  5. Place the puff pastry into the tart pan and press into the sides, making sure it fits into all the corners and crevices. Prick the pastry sheet all over with the tines of a fork, which will keep it from puffing too much. Don’t remove any overhanging dough yet.
  6. Arrange the slices of potatoes in the bottom of the tart pan, then pour over the mushroom, cabbage, and leek mix.
  7. Finally, pour the cheese sauce all over.
  8. Place the tart pan in the preheated oven, preferably on a baking sheet, and bake 30-35 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden-brown and the filling is set.
  9. Let the tart stand 10 minutes before serving.

Curried Lentil Soup

Makes 10 1-cup servingscurried lentil soup

Serve this soup with a green salad and whole-grain bread or chapatis. 

  • 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed                                
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced                                    
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin                         
  • 8 cups water or Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 cup dry couscous                                     
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder                        
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 

Combine lentils, onion, celery, garlic, cumin, and water or broth in a large pot. Bring to a simmer, then cover loosely and cook until lentils are tender (about 50 minutes.)


Stir in couscous, tomatoes, curry powder, and black pepper. Continue cooking until couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Add salt to taste.

From Dr C..this combines my love of soup, curry, and lentils into one wonderful dish!

 

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Makes about 2 cups (8 1/4-cup servings)roasted red pepper hummus

  • 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, or 1 1/2 cups of cooked garbanzo beans
  • 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame seed butter)                    
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, packed in water 

If using canned garbanzo beans, drain them, reserving liquid, and rinse beans. Place beans, tahini, lemon juice, green onions, garlic, cumin, black pepper, and roasted peppers in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Add reserved bean liquid, or if using cooked beans, water, or vegetable broth, as needed for a smoother consistency.

Veggie bounty summer pasta

Click the link for the original recipe: Veggie bounty summer pasta      artichokes-1246858_1920

serves 2

Ingredients

  • 200 g / 7 oz rigatoni or penne pasta
  • 20 ml / 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 7 ozs zucchini (1 medium), cut into chunks
  • 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • a good pinch of sugar (optional)
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • a good pinch of chili flakes
  • 4 charred artichoke heart halves, chopped
  • 8 Kalamata olives, de-stoned and chopped
  • chopped fresh parsley, to garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta just short of al dente (the pasta I used takes 12 min to cook al dente, I cooked it for 11 min) following the instructions on the packet, saving about 60 ml / ¼ cup of cooking water just before you drain your pasta.
  2. Heat up 2 tsp oil in a non-stick pan (I like to use a stainless steel one for this dish). Once hot, add zucchini and fry it on a gentle heat until caramelised, stirring from time to time.
  3. Once zucchini is almost done, add the garlic and allow it to fry in amongst the zucchini, stirring frequently. Do not let it brown as it will make it taste bitter.
  4. Season with salt and pepper and transfer out of the pan. Set aside.
  5. Add chopped tomatoes and a good splash of water (or vegan wine if you’d like) into the same pan.
  6. Allow the tomatoes to break down and thicken a little. Add a splash more liquid if the pan is getting dry.
  7. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, a pinch of sugar (if using), balsamic vinegar and a pinch of chili flakes if using. Stir well. Add cherry tomato halves to the pan, allow the cherry tomatoes to soften in the sauce.
  8. Add drained pasta to the sauce and a bit of pasta cooking water if needed. Coat the pasta in the tomato sauce. Mix well and adjust the seasoning if needed – remember that olives will add saltiness. At this point you may want to add a touch more olive oil for a more luxurious finish.
  9. Finally return fried zucchini and add chopped artichoke hearts and olives to the pan.
  10. Divide between two bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley

Farro, Cannellini Bean, Parsley Pesto Salad

Farro is one of my favourite grains, chewy, nutty and packed with goodness (Dr. C.)

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  • 1 bunch of parsley (roughly 2 cups once stems are picked)
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup brazil nuts (or almonds/walnuts/pine nuts)
  • 1 tsp coarse salt
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced

Salad

  • 2 cups, farro, rinsed and drained well (found in the rice section @Meijers)
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cups /good handfuls baby spinach
  • 1 can white kidney/cannellini beans
  • 1/3 cup parsley pesto
  • Pepper and salt to taste
  • 1/2 lemon juiced

Directions: 

  1. To make the parsley pesto, in a food processor, combine parsley, olive oil, nuts, salt, garlic, nutritional yeast and lemon juice and process until uniform in texture and the parsley has been completely chopped into small bits.
  2. Cook farro in 6 cups of water over medium heat. Cover and stir occasionally to check texture. Once cooked through (the ends will have
    popped a bit and they'll be tender and chewy), add the spinach and cook until wilted. Drain and rinse with cold water and drain.
  3. To make the salad, toss farro, spinach, beans, and parsley pesto until well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste, and drizzle lemon juice on top to serve!

Creamy Chipotle Lime Bean Salad

This flavor-packed dish takes just 15 minutes to make and can be made ahead of time. Perfect for potlucks and parties!

Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn’t Taste Like Chickenlime-2133091_1920

  • 1 19oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 19oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 19oz can white kidney or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 big handful cilantro (about 1/2 cup) or parsley (Dr C)
  • 1/4 red onion (about 1/2 cup), chopped
  • 1 – 1 1/2 batch of chipotle lime dressing (see below)

Instructions:

  1. Add everything to a very large bowl, adding the chipotle lime dressing to taste.
  2. 1 batch of dressing will lightly dress the salad, whereas 1 1/2 will have more punch.
  3. Toss well to combine.
  4. If making ahead of time, cover and store in the fridge for 1 – 2 days, and toss well before serving as the dressing will settle to the bottom.