Vegan/Vegetarian Thread (discussion, recipes, laughs)

2myladyblue · 05-28-2011, 07:46 PM

Soynuts

Soak a cup or two of dry mature soybeans in enough water to cover for about 3 hours.
Then spread them one layer deep on an oiled cookie sheet.
Roast them at 350F, stirring often until they are well browned.
Season to taste & store in an airtight container.

Toasted Sunflower Seeds
(Great as a snack or garnish for salads, cooked grains or baked potatoes!)
Spread 2 cups of sunflower seeds evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes.
Transfer seeds to a large bowl and stir in 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast & 2 teaspoons tamari.
Toss to coat evenly & let cool.
Store in covered jar in fridge for 2-3 weeks

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Soak 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes in 1 cup cold water overnight (or pour boiling water over them & let stand 4 hours)

Add & Puree:
2/3 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 clove garlic
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
salt & pepper
(If mix is too thick, add 1-2 Tablespoons veg. stock, tomato juice or water)

05-28-2011, 07:46 PM	#11
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