1 cauliflower, cut into flowerettes 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves glarlic, peeled 1 fresh green chilli, deseeded 1/2t ground turmeric 2T cooking oil (not olive) 400ml coconut cream 1 cup water 1tsp tamarind puree Salt
Method
Put the onion, garlic, turmeric and chilli into a food processor and grind ot a paste. Add the oil to a large pan and heat then add the paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browning. Add the cauliflower and mix to coat with the paste. Stir in the coconut cream and water, mix well and leave to simmer until soft (8-10 minutes at the most). Add the tomato and tamarind puree and cook a further 3 minutes. Season and serve.
ferita,
Jul 29, 8:26pm
Gluten Steaks
For the steaks: 1 cup of gluten flour (healthries make this or you can get it at bin inn) 1 table spoon nutritional yeast 1 cup of water with a dash of soya suace in it.
Broth: 3-4 large onions roughly chopped 5 cloves of garlic roughly chopped 2 table spoons of golden syrup 1/2 cup of soya sauce Salt and pepper to taste (you can also add chopped leeks and chopped carrots if you like) 5-6 cups of water (you need enough water to 3/4 fill the cooking pot so you judge)
Method: Put the 1 cup of water and nutritional yeast into a mixing bowl. To this slowly add the gluten flour. Mix with your hands until it forms a lump. If its too mush keep working it so the gluten can form.
In a soup pot make the broth by browning the onions (and other veges) Add the rest of the ingredients and bring it to boil. Taste it if its too bland then you need to give it some flavour (add some marmite or soya sauce or even some salt).
Roll the gluten dough into a long shape and cut off "steaks'. Place these steaks into the boiling broth.
Simmer the steaks for about an hour.
After they have been simmered you can dice the steaks and use in place of meat in recipes. You can also breadcrumb them and fry them or bake them. The broth left over you can use to make a nice gravy.
If you want to replace mince then you can mince the steaks and add them to your mince recipes .
bedazzledjewels,
Jul 30, 5:26am
Bumping up for uvbeads
uli,
Jul 30, 5:39am
Bumping for the lovely gluten "steaks" :)
blt10,
Jul 30, 5:43am
This sounds good, look forward to trying.
ferita,
Jul 30, 6:26am
I just knew you would love them
elliehen,
Jul 30, 8:03am
Bumped again for uvbeads
elliehen,
Jul 30, 8:46am
Superb served with cauliflower "rice" :)
uli,
Jul 30, 10:04am
Ayayay - you are not going low carb now are you ellie? ? ?
elliehen,
Jul 30, 10:55am
This sounds like a goad to invade your low carb support thread in the way that you have just invaded this vegetarian one.
There clearly needs to be a new icon for sarcasm. Until TM adds one, the cow will do.
elliehen,
Jul 31, 9:16am
Lots of people have excess silverbeet growing - here's another way to use it, from winnie231.
1 cup split green peas, 2 tbsp oil/ butter/or ghee 1 large onion finely chopped 2-3 cloves garlic crushed 1 green chili chopped (or more to taste) 5 curry leaves 1 tsp of each, mustard seeds, turmeric, cumin seeds, gar am marsala 1/2 tsp fennel seeds & chilli powder (or to taste) 5 cups of water& 1. 5 tsp vegata veggie stock 2 tsp lemon juice fresh coriander saute the onions and garlic until golden but not brown, add spices and cook over hear for 1 min stirring add rinsed green split peas and water and stock powder, simmer until green split peas are cooked adding more water if needed. This may take 15-20 min. Add the lemon juice, and fresh coriander, season if needed.
ferita,
Aug 2, 9:31pm
Quick Tofu Tart
Make a short crust pastry using: 1. 5 cups of whole meal flour 1 egg 1/2 cup of butter Pinch of salt
Rub the flour into the butter add the egg and form it into a pastry ball. Do not over work it, then put in the freezer to chill for 15 minutes.
Filling: 4 eggs 250g Silken Tofu half a cup of cream chopped fresh herbs salt and pepper Chopped leek Chopped mushrooms
In a mixing bowl mix 4 eggs, half a cup of cream, 250g silken tofu, herbs, salt and pepper to taste. I use a stick blender to bend it all.
Preheat your oven to 220c
Line a quiche dish with the pastry and blind bake it for 15 minutes
Place the chopped leeks and mushrooms on the bottom of the flan then add the wet mixture on top and bake at 150 for 35 minutes or until cooked.
kamor,
Aug 3, 3:01am
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread, it's good to have some tried and true recipes. I am the only vegetarian in our household, so loaves and casseroles are good in that they are easy to use the following night, and I have found plenty on here to try.
ruby19,
Aug 4, 8:09pm
Potato & leek soup, this was a hit in our house last night 75g butter 2-3 large leeks, washed thoroughly in cold water and sliced 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 each: sprig of thyme, bay leaf 1 litre of vegetable salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp cream pinch cayenne
sour cream to serve and chopped chives to garnish (optional)
Heat the butter in a large, heavy-based saucepan or stockpot. Add the leeks, potato, onion and garlic. Cover and cook over a very low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring often. Add the thyme, bay leaf and stock. Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until the potato is tender. Remove the thyme and bay leaf and allow the soup to cool slightly before puréeing in batches in a food processor. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper & cayenne. Return the soup to the pan and reheat gently – do not bring to a boil. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of chopped chives. Opt
elliehen,
Aug 6, 10:07am
rua69, thanks for this. Made it tonight, and you're right - simple and delicious, and fast food for a Friday night :)
wahinetoa62,
Aug 6, 12:50pm
Liams loaf
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cashews 2 TB olive oil One onion, diced One large garlic clove, minced One large carrot, peeled and grated Two celery ribs, diced One cup mushrooms, cleaned and chopped 2 cups cooked red lentils 1 cup bread crumbs 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetable stock, as needed 3 TBflour 1 tsp. dried basil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 tsp. salt
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350º. Spray a loaf pan or 8x8 square baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside (an 8x8 pan makes a crisper loaf).
Grind the cashews into a coarse meal using a food processor or spice/coffee grinder. Place in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Sauté vegetablesin the olive oil until soft. Add to the large mixing bowl along with all the remaining ingredients. Mix and mash together well, adding only as much liquid as needed to create a soft, moist loaf that holds together and is not runny (you may not need to add any liquid if the grains and protein are very moist). Add more flour as needed if the loaf seems too wet.
Press mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until cooked through.
Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then turn out onto a plate or platter and slice. Serve with potatoes, vegetables, and vegetarian gravy, if desired.
Cold leftover slices of make a great sandwich filling.
ferita,
Aug 6, 6:09pm
Easy Peanut Loaf 1 onion 1 packet of mushroom soup mix 1 cup of blanched peanuts 1 cup of water 1 carrot 3 cups of fresh soft bread crumbs (made by putting normal bread in a food processor) 5 eggs 1 table spoon tomato sauce (ketchup)
Put the peanuts in the food processor with the water and blend. Add the rest of the ingredients (chop the onion and carrot up so they process easier) and process till smooth.
Place in a loaf tin or a casserole dish and bake at 150 for an hour (or until cooked).
Nice served with gravy or cold on sandwiches
frances1266,
Aug 6, 8:56pm
Tofu Balls & Peanut Sauce 6-7 slices wholemeal bread, 600g plain tofu, 1 med onion, finely chpd, 1D basil, 1t salt, 1-2T soy sauce (depending on strength), 1/2 sunflower seeds. In processor put in bread and process into crumbs. Put in separate bowl. Process other ingred, add to crumbs, form into small balls and bake on oiled tray for 20 min at 180, turn halfway through cooking. Peanut Sauce - 3/4c peanut butter, 1/3c honey, 2T soy sauce, pinch cayenne, 1c soy milk, 1 onion. Saute chpd onion until transparent, add other ingred, mix well and simmer few mins.
ferita,
Aug 10, 8:32pm
Penne with Pumpkin Suace:
2-3 large onions chopped roughly 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped 500g of sliced pumpkin Salt and Pepper to taste 200mls of cream 100mls Vegetable Stock 1 packet of penne pasta cooked 1 cup of grated cheese Roasted Pine nuts
Method: Brown the onions in a deep pan (I use a wok) add the sliced pumpkin, garlic and stock and cook covered on a low heat until the pumpkin is soft.
Put this mixture into a blender and blend until smooth. Take the suace out of the blender and back into the pan, add the cream and pasta and Roasted Pine nuts then cook until the sauce has reduced slighly and become thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with grated cheese on top at the last minute
frances1266,
Aug 19, 4:09am
Bumping for vegan recipes. Cheese substitutes can be used in the vegetarian recipes to make them vegan or in some cases omitted.
elliehen,
Aug 19, 11:24am
Bumping to remind everyone how delicious meat-free meals can be.
When booking international flights, some meat-eaters pre-order the vegetarian option because you can always rely on its quality.
ferita,
Aug 20, 2:21am
Plus you get your meal first :)
ferita,
Aug 23, 3:52am
Courgette Patties The white part of one leek finely chopped 2 courgettes grated 2 large potatoes grated 1 cup of rolled oats 2 eggs beaten (or egg substitute) salt and pepper to taste Cooking oil
Fry the grated potato, grated courgette and sliced leek together until the potato is just cooked but not super mushy. Take of heat and let cool.
In a bowl add eggs (or egg substitute), rolled oats and salt and pepper then mix the cooled courgette mix into it.
Get some oil heating in a fry pan, once the oil is hot then drop spoonfuls of the mixture in. Shallow fry them for about 3 minutes each side.
Great with a salad or cold in the kids lunch the next day.
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