Rice Noodle and Vegetable Stir-Fry

17 Apr 2009 1 Comment

by marisashealthykitchen in Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: , , , , , , , ,

As much as I love Passover and my birthday (which normally falls during the holiday) I know there is a rush for the carbs when it is over. I don’t even typically eat many carbs, but because they were not allowed for 8 days there is a desire for them afterwards anyway.

This recipe is really great and really really quick! It is great for all year but I especially love it for the after Passover feast as you still involve veggies in all that pasta!!

ENJOY 🙂

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Recipe fromVegan

SERVINGS 2

COOK TIME 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS
2 ounces rice noodles
2 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil
1 red onion, sliced
8 ounces rehydrated soy protein or tofu
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)
8 lychees, peeled, pitted and quartered (adds such a nice sweetness!)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 cup finely sliced cabbage
1 cup bean sprouts
2 1/2 teaspoons blackstrap molasses
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped

To Serve:
Nori flakes
Sesame seeds
Lime wedges (optional)

PREPARATION
1. Soak the rice noodles in boiling water for 4 minutes, then rinse in cold water and drain.

2. Heat a wok or large frying pan until very hot, add the coconut oil, then the onion and soy. Stir briskly to sear on all sides until golden.

3. Pour in the soy sauce and stir to coat the mixture.

4. Reduce the heat and add the remaining ingredients plus the drained noodles, stirring until hot.

5. Transfer the stir-fry to warmed serving bowls, sprinkle with the nori flakes and sesame seeds, and serve with wedges of lime, if desired.

Chopped “Liver” Spread

12 Apr 2009 6 Comments

by marisashealthykitchen in Vegetarian Recipes Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

If you are celebrating Passover I hope it is a great and liberating time for you! Here is a delicious recipe that my whole family loves to munch on during Passover and any time really. Great with matzoh during Passover or crackers the rest of the year.

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Chopped “Liver” Spread

Source: No Cholesterol Passover Recipes by Debra Wasserman and Charles Stahler provided by Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG.org).

  • 3 Tbsp. oil
  • 1/2 lb. mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • Pepper and salt, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. water

Sauté the mushrooms and onion for 8 minutes. Pour into blender or food processor, adding walnuts, seasonings, and water. Blend until smooth. Serve on matzo as a spread. Makes 1 cup

I would recommend using a food processor so it is still a little chunky and not too smooth. If you do over blend, no worries, it is still super good!

Pumpkin Veggie Soup

10 Apr 2009 Leave a comment

by marisashealthykitchen in Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: , , , , , ,

For me there is nothing better in the winter than tasty Hot soup to warm your body and your soul! Here is a great recipe adapted from hungrygirl.com that is really delcious and very low in fat and calories.

Pumpkin Veggie Soup

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups fat-free vegetable broth;
  • 1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin (or more, I put in around 1 cup – the more pumpkin the creamier the soup is)
  • 1 small zucchini
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 medium-sized red pepper
  • salt and pepper; to taste
  • optional add-ins: be creative…1/2 cup of any: corn kernels, black beans, onions, okra, scallions and/or salsa

Directions: Cut pepper and zucchini into large chunks. In a large pot, stir to combine broth and pumpkin. Add celery and cook on high heat. After a few minutes (once soup is hot but not yet boiling), add zucchini and peppers. Once soup has reached a boil, reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until veggies are tender. Add salt and pepper, and dig in! Makes five 1-cup servings.

RAW Brownie Bites with Vanilla Icing

10 Apr 2009 1 Comment

by marisashealthykitchen in Raw Desserts and Treats, Raw Vegan Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

I was telling my husband that I posted the yummy Chocolate Mint Candies and he said I had to let everyone know about His favorite Raw Dessert! It really is so good and super easy! Blissful!!

Raw Brownie Bites with Vanilla Icing

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Vanilla Icing

  • 2 cups Cashews
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cups Raw Agave
  • 1/4-1/2 cups Water

Brownie Bites

  • 3 cups Pecans
  • 2 Tbsp Nut Butter (almond, cashew, etc.)
  • 1/4 cups Raw Agave
  • 1/4 cups Raw Cacao Powder
  • Dash of Celtic Sea salt

First make the icing so it has time to set in the fridge while you make the brownie bites. Make sure to use a Food Processor and not a Vita-Mix, as much as I love my dear Vita-mix it is not for this dessert 🙂 Blend the cashews till they are a fine texture. Add in the vanilla, agave and 1/4 cup of water. It is best to keep the icing thick, so add in more water as you process but never more than 1/2 a cup. After the icing is well combines fill up a pastry bag or ziplock and set in the fridge.

Once you have the icing in the fridge you can begin on the yummy brownie bites. Blend the pecans in the food processor till they are a fine texture. Add the ut butter, agave, raw cacao powder and salt and process until the mixture forms a ball around the blades. Transfer to a bowl and make sure everything is combined with your hands. This is a really fun part if you want to include your kids. Now form little balls of dough and flatten them to make the brownie bite rounds. They should be no more than 1 1/2″ wide. Once you have all the bites formed take your icing out the fridge and top the bites. If you want to dress them up more you can add cocoa nibs, dried fruit bits or anything else in your imagination.

These can be eaten immediately or set in the fridge to firm up. They will stay great in the fridge for over a week. ENJOY!

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