Category: mains

tiny pasta & butternut squash

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red squirrel poking its

head through a crack in the shed

where bird food is stored

source, 4 servings

2 lbs cubed butternut squash, 3 sliced shallots, 1/2 stick vegan butter, 1 T sage, 1 T rosemary, s&p, pinch red pepper flakes, 1/2 c white wine, 3 c broth, 2 c ditalini, zest & juice of 1 lemon, vegan parm & ricotta

brown butter; add shallots, herbs, spices, cook 2 minutes; add squash, cook on high heat until softening, browning, caramelizing; add broth, wine, pasta, cook until done; add lemon juice, top with cheeses, zest, more herbs & spices

crispy tofu nuggets

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zucchini salted

and drained in a colander

while the tofu fries

source, 2 servings

3 small zucchini, cut into fries, salted, drained; 1 lb pressed tofu, cut into rectangles, dredged in 1/2 c cornstarch+1 t onion powder+1 t salt; 2 T canola oil, sauce: 1/2 c apricot preserves+2 t water+2 T rice vinegar+2 T tamari+pinch red pepper flakes+1 t onion powder

fry tofu in oil on both sides until crispy; serve with zucchini & sauce

brown butter lima beans & pesto

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maple syrup &

extra nuts for bitter greens

in winter pesto

source, 4 servings

1 lb cooked unsalted big lima beans & liquid; pesto: 4 green onions, 2 c spinach, 2 c basil, 1/4 c pine nuts, 1/4 c pecans+walnuts, 1 t salt, 1-2 T maple syrup, zest & juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 c olive oil, 1/2 c bean liquid; 1/2 stick vegan butter, browned; toppings: s&p, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, vegan parm

pesto: food processor; heat beans in liquid, serve with slotted spoon; top with butter, pesto, toppings

cocoa cardamom waffles

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oil free batter

can need an oiled iron

even if nonstick

11 servings, 200 calories

2 c white whole wheat flour, 1/4 c cocoa, 1/4 c ground flax, 1/4 c namaste egg replacer, 1/4 c diastatic malt powder, 1/4 c cacao nibs, 1 T vanilla, 1 t salt, 1 t powder, 2 t cardamom, 10 packets stevia, 2 3/4 c elmhurst milked hazelnuts, 1/2 c water

mix, cook

baked crispy noodles & tofu

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wilt the noodles with

hot water, & pat tofu

dry before slicing

source, 3 servings

leaves of 3 baby bok choy+olive oil+salt; sauce: 2 T hoisin+1 t minced garlic+2 T maple syrup+2 T sesame oil+1 T sesame seeds; 1 lb sliced extra firm tofu; 1 T olive oil+2 T tamari+1 T sesame oil+10 oz ramen noodles cooked al dente; cilantro

place noodles in baking dish, dredge tofu slices in sauce & arrange in dish with no noodles under, top with remaining sauce; 450 F, 15 minutes, bottom rack; add bok choy, 450 F, top rack, 10 minutes or until crispy; top with cilantro

2 citrus dal

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top with kimchi &

balsamic reduction &

sprinkle with fresh herbs

5 servings, 400 calories

1 T olive oil, 1 sliced shallot, 1 sliced clove garlic, 1 T smoked paprika, 1 dried chili, 2 persian dried limes, 1 T miso, 1/2 t rosemary, 1 lb lentils, juice of 4 lemons

cook all but last 2 until browning, add lentils, cook 1 minute, add 5 c water; cook until tender, allowing bottom crust to form; add lemon

tortillas & beans casserole

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after exploring

their first snowfall the chickens

leave their big footprints

6 servings

1 lb kidney beans, soaked overnight in 2-inches water, simmered in 2-inches water until tender; 2 diced onions, 6 sliced scallions, 1 can diced tomatoes with liquid, 1 can tomato sauce, 2 t minced garlic, 1 T chili powder, 1 T cumin, 1 T olive oil, s&p, 1 T tabasco, 12 corn tortillas, 1 bag frozen corn, 2 c shredded vegan cheese, 1 tiny can sliced olives, drained

heat oil, garlic, onion, spices, tabasco, cook 2 minutes; add tomatoes, sauce, beans & broth, olives, corn, cook down to chili consistency; in tortilla-lined oiled baking dish layer beans scooped through slotted spoon, cheese, scallions, tortillas, repeat, ending with cheese; 350 F, until brown; top with remaining scallions, serve with rest of brothy beans

pasta with squash ribbons & nuts

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dog stands at the fence

staring at a brown fox not

seen since last april

source, 4 servings

1/2 c chopped nuts+juice of 1 lemon+1 T olive oil+s&p; 24 oz frozen butternut squash noodles, 1/2 c olive oil, kosher salt & pepper, 1 lb pasta cooked al dente, 5 crushed cloves garlic, 1/2 t red pepper flakes

cook garlic, s&p, red pepper flakes in oil 2 minutes; add squash & 1/2 c pasta water, cook down; add pasta, top with nuts