March 2011
20 posts
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Crispy Black Bean Tacos
Crispy Black Bean Tacos with Feta and Cabbage Slaw
Bon Appétit | February 2009
by The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Who needs meat? The cuminscented black bean filling is hearty, satisfying, and incredibly easy to prepare. Round out the meal—and get a complete protein—by adding Mexican rice.
Yield: Makes 4 servings Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes
1 15-ounce can black beans,...
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Potato Pierogies with Carmelized Onions
For the Caramelized Onions: 1/4 cup canola oil 2 lbs sweet onions (Vidalia or Walla Walla), diced medium
For the Dough: 3 Tablespoons canola oil 1 cup warm water 3 cups all purpose flour (plus a little extra for sprinkling) 3/4 teaspoon salt
Filling: 1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced, cut into 3/4 inch chunks 1/4 cup canola oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2...
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Aloo Phujia
Aloo Phujia
Submitted By: CHRISTYJ
Photo By: ToughCookie
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tomatoes, chopped ...
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Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons butter, divided
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan...
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Ratatouille Pasta
Ratatouille Pasta
Submitted By: Carol Dodds
Cook Time: 15
Servings: 3
Ingredients:
2 cups diced peeled eggplant
2 cups sliced zucchini
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 cup sliced onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes,undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried...
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Vegetarian Pot Pie
I’ve made this several times and everybody really likes it. I’ll post the original recipe here and after, tell you the changes I made.
Vegetarian Pot Pie
Recipe courtesy Aida Mollenkamp
Cook Time: 40 min Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 small heads fennel, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled...
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Avocado Pesto Pasta
Meatout Mondays Recipe of the Week: Avocado Pesto Pasta
This amazing dish is easy to make and has simple ingredients. The avocados create a deliciously rich and creamy sauce. While its fat content appears to be high, the source is from healthy monounsaturated fats, which are actually beneficial for cholesterol levels. For added nutrition, use whole wheat pasta and toss in steamed...
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Cabbage and Leek Griddlecakes
Ingredients
3 cups thinly shredded organic green cabbage (about 6 ounces) 2 organic leeks, white and light green parts only, cut into thin matchsticks 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour or matzo meal 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 eggs, beaten Natural spray oil
Method
In a large bowl, toss together cabbage and leeks; squeeze firmly 4 or 5 times to wilt them...
Middle Eastern Vegetable Wraps
Middle Eastern Vegetable Wraps
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, chopped 2 Tbs. olive oil 3/4 lb. large fresh mushrooms, quartered 1 orange bell pepper, seeded, cored & diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded, cored & diced 1/3 red onion, chopped 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/8 tsp. black pepper 4 large flour tortillas 1/2 cup hummus 1/3 cup lightly packed fresh...
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Cheesy Spinach Pasta
The other day I had taken out a package of frozen spinach and left it in the fridge overnight to thaw. Well the next day, I had to do something with it. This is what I actually used and why I post ‘official’ recipes so often instead of writing my own. Cheesy Spinach Pasta 1 box Penne 1 box frozen spinach, thawed white mushrooms, chopped (about 1/2 c) handful of black olives, diced (about...
Vegetarian Tempura Fried Peppers
Vegetarian Tempura Fried Peppers
2007, Robert Irvine, All Rights Reserved
Cook Time:20 minLevel:IntermediateServes:8 servings of 2 to 3 appetizers eachIngredients
For the peppers and stuffing:
16 to 24 medium pepperoncini peppers, drained
1/8 cup vegetable oil
1 zucchini, small dice
1 yellow squash, small dice
1 small eggplant, peeled and diced small
1 small white onion, small dice
2...
I’m going to start trying to remember to post a recipe or picture at least once or week or something here.
I keep forgetting to take pictures of my food before I dig in.
Just FYI
My other blog is now my primary. The name there is Occasional Octopus
Just FYI
My secondary blog is the one that I use as my primary blog.
Occasional Octopus is my everyday blog and No Tofu for Me is my food blog.
