Ingredients:
1 Cup of Quinoa
2 Cups of Vegetable Broth.
2 Sweet Potatoes
1 Lemon
2 Tablespoons of Braggs
2 1/2 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup
2 Garlic Cloves
1/2 White onion
1/2 Red Pepper
1/2 cup of corn
1/2 cup of peas
3 Tablespoons of Cumin (approximately)
2 Large handfuls of Spinach (or whatever amount you prefer.
Place Vegetable Broth & Quinoa in a small pot and bring to a boil. Once boiled, cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile place chopped sweet potatoes in a pot of boiling water and boil on medium heat until cooked.
Spray A seperate pan with Pam (or cook in oil if you want to), and add crushed garlic cloves and onion. Sauttee for a minute or two, add about 1/8 cup of water and then add in red pepper, sweet potato, corn and peas. I did not measure my Cumin seasoning I just basically put a whole bunch into the mixture, along with some black pepper and some onion powder. keep sautteeing for about 5 minutes.
Whisk Maple syrup, Braggs and lemon in a large bowl. Add in spinach and stir. Add in vegetable mixture and Quinoa and stir. Serve Chilled or Warm.
*** THIS IS NOT MY RECIPE -- Adapted from --->
http://www.easyveganmeals.com/quinoa-sweet-potato-spinach-salad
Monday 18 June 2012
Saturday 16 June 2012
Mashed Sweet Potato
I just can't get enough of sweet potato! Here is a simple mashed sweet potato recipe that can never go wrong - I added 2 regular red potatoes in this recipe but it tastes just as good (if not better) with only sweet potatoes. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
Monday 4 June 2012
Vegetarian Chili
Okay so I absolutely LOVE chili and I always have. I love spicy chili, chunky chili, mild chili and even that sweet chili that we used to be served in the cafeteria at high school. Chili day was always my favorite day. And it's SO easy to make and fun to customize your own way. Here is my basic chili recipe - Remember cooking isn't about following the recipe it is about going with your gut, tasting, and experimenting!
1. Cut up any vegetables that you might want to add to your chili. Remember the more veggies the more nutritious (and fun!). So add anything, green peppers, red peppers, corn, onions, zuchinni, tomatoes, peas, carrots, sweet potato etc etc. Chop into small (or large) chunks, whichever you prefer and set aside in a large bowl. [I always seperate onions and garlic and sautte them first before adding all the other veggies, but It doesn't really matter].
2. If you want a hearty meaty Chili Recipe (I always LOVED ground beef). Place 1 cup of TVP in a bowl and add 1 cup of any kind of hot broth. [I boil water and add two bouillion cubes - but regular veggie broth would work]. Soak the TVP for 2 - 3 minutes. You are welcome to add soy sauce and ketchup to the tvp and any spices as well.
SPICES: SPICES ARE THE KEY TO GREAT CHILI!!!! Do not be shy with them, 1 teaspoon of chili powder for an entire pot of chili is just ridiculous! Unless you like your recipes mild of course.... Go crazy with; Chili Powder, Black pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Cayenne & Chili flakes (If you like your chili a little spicy). Some Cumin and Italian Spices also make for great flavoring. If you like a sweeter chili add about 4 tablespoons of sugar to the pot -
3. Sauttee onions and garlic in a large pot with vegetable broth and soy sauce. Only for 2 or 3 minutes and then add in TVP and other vegetables and cook on medium heat. Add lots if your spices now, and feel free to add ketchup, magi, Worcestershire sauce, and I always add 4 - 5 large tablespoons of Spaghetti sauce as well. Add in a large can of tomatoes to the mixture, along with a can of kidney beans (or two, or black beans, whatever makes you happy!). Fill the empty tomato can with water and add to mixture as well. Add as much liquid as you feel is necessary - Remember it will boil off as you let your chili sit.
Let simmer on Low for about an hour (or until thickness that is desired). I place a lid on the pot a little cracked off so some steam can get out.
REMEMBER LOTS OF CHILI POWDER AND BLACK PEPPER. Add lots of MAGI too!!! Just keep adding spices until it tastes great!!
Enjoy :)
1. Cut up any vegetables that you might want to add to your chili. Remember the more veggies the more nutritious (and fun!). So add anything, green peppers, red peppers, corn, onions, zuchinni, tomatoes, peas, carrots, sweet potato etc etc. Chop into small (or large) chunks, whichever you prefer and set aside in a large bowl. [I always seperate onions and garlic and sautte them first before adding all the other veggies, but It doesn't really matter].
2. If you want a hearty meaty Chili Recipe (I always LOVED ground beef). Place 1 cup of TVP in a bowl and add 1 cup of any kind of hot broth. [I boil water and add two bouillion cubes - but regular veggie broth would work]. Soak the TVP for 2 - 3 minutes. You are welcome to add soy sauce and ketchup to the tvp and any spices as well.
SPICES: SPICES ARE THE KEY TO GREAT CHILI!!!! Do not be shy with them, 1 teaspoon of chili powder for an entire pot of chili is just ridiculous! Unless you like your recipes mild of course.... Go crazy with; Chili Powder, Black pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Cayenne & Chili flakes (If you like your chili a little spicy). Some Cumin and Italian Spices also make for great flavoring. If you like a sweeter chili add about 4 tablespoons of sugar to the pot -
3. Sauttee onions and garlic in a large pot with vegetable broth and soy sauce. Only for 2 or 3 minutes and then add in TVP and other vegetables and cook on medium heat. Add lots if your spices now, and feel free to add ketchup, magi, Worcestershire sauce, and I always add 4 - 5 large tablespoons of Spaghetti sauce as well. Add in a large can of tomatoes to the mixture, along with a can of kidney beans (or two, or black beans, whatever makes you happy!). Fill the empty tomato can with water and add to mixture as well. Add as much liquid as you feel is necessary - Remember it will boil off as you let your chili sit.
Let simmer on Low for about an hour (or until thickness that is desired). I place a lid on the pot a little cracked off so some steam can get out.
REMEMBER LOTS OF CHILI POWDER AND BLACK PEPPER. Add lots of MAGI too!!! Just keep adding spices until it tastes great!!
Enjoy :)
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