tomato basil orzo

add the passata

& then keep adding water

until it is done

source, 6 servings

16 oz tomato passata, 1 c orzo, 3 c hot water, 1 sliced onion, olive oil, 1 smashed clove garlic, s&p, 1 c shredded vegan parm; toppings: more basil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, balsamic glaze

brown onion, garlic, oil, s&p; add orzo, passata; ladle in water until done, add rest; serve with toppings & bread

gnocchi & white beans

after cooking beans

in plain water pan sear them

in the gnocchi pan

4 servings

1 lb big white beans, cooked; 1 lb gnocchi+olive oil; 3 sliced tomatoes+1 sliced red onion+pinch salt+1/4 c balsamic vinegar; toppings: parsley+basil, red pepper flakes

pan sear gnocchi in oil, add beans at end; rest tomato mixture 1 hour; top gnocchi with tomatoes; add toppings

tomato & basil crispy rice cake

day old white rice cooked

with water in an ungreased

flat nonstick skillet

1 serving, 450 calories

2 c cooked white rice; toppings: tomatoes, basil, balsamic glaze, red pepper flakes

place rice in half-inch thick layer in pan, add water until water leaks out; toast until brown & flippable, brown other side; remove, add toppings

lentil veggie burgers

after baking, cool

slice & freeze until ready

to grill with sliced bread

8 servings, 300 calories

1 lb uncooked red lentils+1/2 c dried mushrooms+water; 1 c namaste egg replacer, 4 oz shredded vegan parm

combine lentil mixture in parchment-lined cast-iron pan; rest room temperature 9 hours, adding water if needed; add rest; place in cold oven set to 450 F, 75 minutes; slice; grill & serve with grilled bread+toppings

banana & mini chocolate chip loaf cake

sliced bananas from

the freezer microwaved &

mashed up with a fork

16 servings, 290 calories

3 c sliced bananas, mashed; 1 c wheat chef, 2 c white whole wheat flour, 1 t soda, pinch sea salt, 1 c sugar, 1/2 c canola oil, splash lemon juice, splash vanilla, 1 c mini chocolate chips

mix, pour into parchment-lined loaf pan; rest uncovered room temperature 3 hours; place in cold oven set to 325 F, 80 minutes