29 Jan 2016
by marisashealthykitchen
in Cooking With Kids, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Tags: vegetarian, cumin, dairy free, eggplant, eggplant tacos, gf, gluten-free, guac, Guacamole, healthy kids, jalapeno, jicama, kid tacos, kid-friendly, kids vegetables, lemon juice, lettuce wraps, mushrooms, onion, tofu, veg family, vegan, vegan kids, vegan Lettuce Wraps, vegan tacos, vegetarian kids, vegetarian lettuce wraps, vegetarian tacos, vegetarian whole 30, vegetarianwhole30, veggie tacos, vegkids, whole30
I love when meals are 100% success! With little kids this always feels like a big win all around! This was one of those times! Yeah!!! My kids LOVE guac and tomatoes and of course pretty much any toppings! So instead of assembling their tacos for them I opted to bring everything to the table in bowls, where we had fun constructing them (they used sprouted tortilla wraps and I had the lettuce wrap). They were happy, I was happy and the food was amazing! Life is Amazing! Then Michael came home and loved them too! Happy Wife & Mama! I have always loved ❤ lettuce wraps and this was a great family solution!
- 1/3 cup olive oil, divided
- 1 small onion, roughly chopped
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2-1 jalapeno pepper, minced
- 1 medium eggplant (or 2 small), peeled & diced into 1/4″-1/2″ cubes
- 2 cups mushrooms, diced
- 3 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 block of tofu, pressed & cut into 1/2″ cubes
- 1 head of Butter or Bib lettuce, leaves separated to make taco shells &/or tortilla wraps
- toppings (we used Guac with jicama & jalepeno, Red & Orange Peppers, & Cherry tomatoes, quartered & for me hot sauce)
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic and lemon juice, and cook for 1-2 minutes, making sure not to burn the garlic. Add jalapeno and onion. Cook until onion softens, about 3 minutes.
- Stir eggplant, mushrooms, and spices into the skillet. Drizzle remaining olive oil on top. Reduce heat to low, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant softens and reduces in size, about 15 minutes.
- In a separate pan add just a drizzle of oil and add the tofu. When sizzle to have a nice char on each side before turning, so a few minutes between stirs (I know this feels hard to do, but it makes for the best tofu!) Once good and seared, add to the eggplant mixtures and continue to cook for a few more minutes until ready to serve.
- Spoon mixture into lettuce “shells” and add any additional toppings.
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18 Jun 2013
by marisashealthykitchen
in Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Tags: bok choy, boston bib lettuce, carrot, Cleanse, cucumber, ginger, green, jalapeno, lettuce wrap, lime juice, mint, onion, Peanut Sauce, peanuts, quick and easy, red pepper, rice wine vinegar, sauces, sesame seed oil, sides, snack, tofu, vegan, vegetarian
I am obsessed with Lettuce Wraps! I think it is the ultimate light fresh meal. Typically the filling is cooked and hot, but it being so warm out I wanted a nice cooling easy no-cook meal.
I have always loved the ones at Gobo and also at Wild Ginger. I thought it was about time I made my own 🙂 I am so happy I did, loved this meal!
What is your favorite lettuce wrap recipe? I want to try out some more variations!!
Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
2 blocks extra-firm tofu, diced
4 carrots, grated
4 stalks boy choy, shredded
1 sweet onions, grated or diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 cucumbers, peeled and grated
4 tablespoons mint, chopped
3 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
3 inches ginger, peeled and grated
2 jalapenos, diced
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
24 large boston bib lettuce leaves, washed and patted dried
24 peanuts, chopped
- In a bow, combine tofu, carrots, bok choy, onion, pepper, cucumber and mint.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oils, lime juice, rice wine vinegar, ginger, jalapeno, and salt.
- Add tofu and veggies to the peanut sauce and toss.
- Serve on lettuce leaves garnished with peanuts.
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23 May 2013
by marisashealthykitchen
in Home Cooking, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Tags: avaocado, avocado, chery tomatoes, comfort food, corn tortilla, garlic, grape tomatoes, jalapeno, mexican, onion, quick and easy, red pepper, romaine, soy, taco, tempeh, vegan, vegan taco, vegetarian, whole grain tortilla
We love tempeh and tacos so this was a perfect dinner for us! I have made tacos with soy crumbles before but decided to grate tempeh this time and it was sooo good! YUM!
Tempeh Tacos
Makes 4 – 6 servings
1/2 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 jalapeño pepper, minced
1 red pepper, diced
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 8-ounce packages tempeh, grated
4 tablespoons Mexican seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
12 whole grain or corn tortillas
avocados, romaine lettuce, and jalapeños for add-ins
- Sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper and jalapeño in olive oil until soft. Add tempeh and continue to sauté for 2 minutes. Add seasoning, salt, and water. Cook the mixture 10 to 25 minutes, until enough liquid evaporates.
- Fill each tortilla with 2 or 3 tablespoons of tempeh mixture and your choice of add-ins.
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07 Mar 2013
by marisashealthykitchen
in Home Cooking, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Tags: agave, almond butter, apple cider vinegar, brown rice, comfort food, garlic, jalapeno, lime, lime juice, peanut butter, peanut oil, peanuts, quick and easy, red pepper, sauces, scallions, sesame seed oil, soy, Stir-fry, tamari, tofu, vegan, vegetarian, water chestnuts
Stir-frys are the ultimate quick one-pot vegan meals. Typically it is a super balanced meal with proteins, veggies and a grain. Perfection! Quick, easy, Deelish!
Check out these other stir-frys for a quick meal. You can always get super creative and change it up easily for variations. Thai Vegan Tofu, Quick Seitan Stir-Fry, Super Fast Veggie Stir-fry, Spinach and Tofu with Peanut Sauce and Rice Noodle and Vegetable Stir-Fry.
Peanut Sauce is my typical go to sauce as we all love it! Check out these other variations on this super deelish sauce. Amazing Raw “Peanut” Sauce and Zucchini Noodles, Cold Sesame Noodles, Mixed Veggies with Peanut Sauce (slow cooker style), Raw Zucchini Noodles and ‘Peanut’ Sauce II, Lettuce Wraps with Almond Butter Sauce and Kelp Noodles & Veggies in Peanut Sauce.
Tofu and Veggie Stir-fry with Peanut Sauce
sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup tamari
3 tablespoons agave
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
veggie stir-fry
3 teaspoons peanut oil or sesame oil
2 blocks extra firm tofu, drained, pressed & cubed
6 cloves garlic, minced
8 scallions, chopped, white and green parts separated
2 jalapenos, minced
2 red pepper, chopped
1 can water chestnuts, sliced
Dash of lime juice or lime wedges
Roasted Peanuts
Cooked Brown Rice
- Combine vinegar, tamari, agave and peanut butter and whisk until smooth.
- In a skillet or wok, add the oil and saute tofu, garlic, white part of scallions, jalapeno, and red pepper for 2-3 minutes. Add water chestnuts.
- Add the sauce and turn heat to low, stirring until combined.
- Serve over brown rice, garnished with green part of scallions, peanuts and either lime wedge or drizzled with lime juice.
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26 Aug 2012
by marisashealthykitchen
in Cleansing, Home Cooking, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Tags: Ayurveda, bay leaves, carrots, challenge, chili, coriander, corn, cumin seeds, Edamame, ginger, indian, jalapeno, Kitchari, Lasagna, mung bean, olive oil, rice, split peas, tumeric
When putting together my Kitchari Challenge, I asked some friends for their favorites. This one is the favorite of my friend Jynne and from Kurma Dasa. Click for the original recipe.
I really liked the addition and punch of flavor with the veggies added. Great choice Jynne!
Kitchari adapted from Kurma Dasa
1 cup yellow split peas or mung beans
12 cups water
2 bay leaves
finely chopped ginger
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric
4 teaspoons coriander powder
2 cups long grain rice
a heap (about 3 cups) of vegetables, cut into cubes (I used edamame, colorful carrots and fresh corn)
2-3 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon asafetida powder
1. Bring split peas, water, bay leaves, ginger, pepper, turmeric and coriander to boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook partially covered for about 15 minutes
2. Add rice, vegetables, and salt, increase heat and stir as you bring to the boil, then return to a simmer, covered. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until rice is soft.
3. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over moderate heat. Add the cumin seeds and fry until a few shades darker, then add asafetida powder, then stir through the big pot-o-stuff and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Serve and Enjoy!
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