 Recipe #192
Vegan Mac and Cheeze Casserole
Here is a recipe for the classic comfort food. Who doesn’t like Mac
and Cheese? Whether you make this for a snowy winter night or a pot
luck dinner, it is sure to disappear quickly. Packed full of
nutritious ingredients, you can eat as much as you like of this dish
with a clear conscience! Serve with steamed greens and enjoy.
3 cups dry macaroni (6 cups cooked)
Sauce
2/3 cup organic tahini (sesame seed butter)
1¼ tbsp. toasted sesame oil
1 ½ tamari
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 cup nutritional yeast
2 cups water
1 ½ tsp sea salt
Method: Place ingredients in a small saucepan and heat gently,
stirring often. Mixture should thicken just before it boils. Remove
from heat and mix with cooked macaroni. Place mixture in a large
casserole dish and add crumbled topping. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350
or until topping is lightly toasted and crispy.
Topping
1 ½ cup whole grain bread crumbs or whole grain small bread cubes
(1/4”)
3 tbsp. nutritional yeast
¼ cup organic sesame seeds
¾ tsp each basil and oregano
1 clove garlic minced
3 tbsp. olive oil
Toss ingredients together and spread on top of macaroni casserole.
Follow above baking instructions and serve. Compliments Heartwood
Cafe 6250 Quinpool Rd., Halifax
Recipe #191
Southern Breaded Tofu
Great as an entree with rice and veggies or as a filling for a sandwich and simple to prepare.
1/2 pound firm tofu rinsed and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
2/3 cup soy or rice milk
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1- 1/2 cups nutritional yeast like engevita
2 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried tarragon
1/2 tsp dried dillweed
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp dried rosemary
1/4 tsp celery seed
2/3 cup whol-wheat flour
2 Tbsp olive oil
Method: Drain tofu on paper towels and pat dry. In a shallow bowl mix milk and lemon juice. In another shallow bowl mix yeast, salt, herbs and spices.
Dredge each tofu piece in flour then dip into milk mixture. Dredge in sesoning mix, coating entire piece.
Bake in moderate oven on a sheet or pan with olive oil, until golden brown on both sides.
Serves 2 (as a main course)
Compliments Satisfaction-Feast, 3559 Robie, St., Halifax
Recipe #190
Thai Tofu Stir-Fry
This recipe is simple and straightforward. According to my
calculations, each serving is equal to 4 Weight Watcher points
1 tablespoon vegetable oil of your choice
1 pound firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 medium scallion, sliced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 cups green vegetables, e.g. green cabbage, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, or green beans, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar or sweetener of your choice
1/4 teaspoon Asian hot sauce, such as chili paste ( Adjust the amount of chili paste according to how spicy you like your food.)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (Thai or Italian)
Method: Heat oil in large non stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add tofu cubes and saute for 3 minutes.
Add scallions and garlic; saute until quite fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add green beans, fish nsauce, soy sauce, sugar and chili paste; saute until green beans are crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes.
Add basil and cook for 1 minute more. Each serving is 1 1/2 cups.
Serve with jasmine rice. Serves 4.
Compliments of Acadiana Soy, Farmers Market, Halifax
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