Vegen Dinner Recipes

Darkwind · **Darkwind**

How about some vegen dinner recipes. My vegen days consist of grazing the frig for fruit, raw vegies, cheese, and nuts. It's boring. How about some main dish meals. Sheri been naging everybody about going vegen, if you want us guys to give it a try you got to come up with more than just melba toast rounds.

Bebi · **Bebi**

These are just a few I've pulled at random from a Vegan recipe book; if you have any specific requests I'll do my best Smilie_PDT

Note: "c" = cup

Ratatouille

1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed
2 medium zucchini, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, pressed
3/4 tsp. basil
1 tsp. salt

Steam eggplant, zucchini, and onions in small amount of water, just until tender (about 10–15 minutes). Add garlic, tomatoes, basil, and salt, and steam 5 more minutes.

Baked Tofu

1 lb. brick of firm tofu
2 tbsp. soy sauce or Bragg Liquid Aminos
1 c. chopped onions (opt.)
2 tbsp. lemon juice (opt.)
1 tbsp. Chicken-style seasoning
2 tbsp. nutritional yeast flakes
3/4 c. water

Slice tofu into slices 1/4–1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients. Bake in 350° oven for 30–40 minutes, until beginning to dry out a bit. This can be prepared ahead, allowed to marinate, and then baked. Or, to save time, omit water and just sprinkle with seasonings. Cook in non-stick skillet. Tofu squares may be used as sandwich filling, cut and used in stir-steamed vegetables, or served as “steaks” with gravy.

Garden Burgers

2 medium carrots, grated
1/2–1 c. celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 c. tomato juice
1 tsp. parsley
1/4 c. barley, wheat flakes, or rolled oats
1/2 c. quick oats
1 tsp. salt
1 c. sunflower seeds, ground
1/8 tsp. sweet basil

Carrots, onion, and celery may be finely chopped in food processor. Mix well with remaining ingredients. Form patties with ice cream scoop or spoon. Bake on parchment paper covered cookie sheet at 350° for 30 minutes.

Noodle Vegetable Casserole

1 lb. spiral noodles, cooked
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. cashews
1 tbsp. cornstarch (rounded)
4 c. water
1 tbsp. Chicken-style seasoning
3 c. mixed vegetables
1/2 tsp. onion powder

Cook spiral noodles as directed, al dente. Blend cashews with 1 1/2 c. water, salt, cornstarch, Chicken-style seasoning, and onion powder, until smooth; then add remaining water. Cook in saucepan until thickened. Add steamed mixed vegetables and serve. Or pour into casserole, top with seasoned bread crumbs, and bake at 350° until crumbs are crisp. (This is really good with broccoli, zucchini, and carrots!)

Princess Loaf

2 c. dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp. soy sauce or Bragg Liquid Aminos
2 c. cooked brown rice
1/2 tsp. salt (may prefer less)
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 tbsp. parsley
1 green pepper, chopped
1 tsp. sage
2 stalks celery, diced
1/4 c. cashews, blended in water
1 c. minced onion
1 c. water

Combine bread crumbs, rice, walnuts, celery, pepper and onion. Blend cashews and water until very smooth. Add to dry ingredients. Add seasoning, and mix well. Press into oiled loaf pans or small casserole dish. Bake covered 45–60 minutes at 350°. Bake uncovered for an additional 15–20 minutes. Slice if desired, allow to cool completely,
and arrange on platter. Reheat 15–20 minutes in 350° degree oven. SERVES: 8–10.

Texas Barbecue Beans

3 c. dry pink beans (or pintos)
3 stalks celery, sliced
6 c. water
3/4 tbsp. ground cumin
1 1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soy sauce or Bragg Liquid Aminos
1 1/2 c. pineapple juice
12 ounces tomato sauce
2 large onions sliced
1/4 c. light molasses
3 cloves garlic, minced OR 1 1/2 tbsp. nutritional yeast flakes
1 tsp. garlic powder

Soak and simmer beans in water and pineapple juice. Salt when nearly done. Saute onions, celery and garlic in a small amount of water. Combine all ingredients. Cover beans with bean liquid or water in a baking dish. Bake at 350° for 2 hours.
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Geri_Berri · **Geri_Berri**

Bebi I look the sounds of the -> Noodle Vegetable Casserole
Yummy...must try that one
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Guest · **Guest**

Quinoa cakes, chinese green beans, sesame kale.... Vegetable lasagnes, using tofu and hummus as replacement for ricotta cheese....Stir frys...
Salads are meals in themselves. you can put all kinds of greens and raw nuts and dried fruits microalgeas spinach leaves etc etc fruit stawberrys, rasberry... mashed potatoes wiht vegetable stock soups, barley legumes ..brown rice with vegetables baby peas with red chile pepper flakes mixed its so good....Dark that ought to get you started, sesame sauteed tofu yum yum...A black bean casserole using corn tortillas and tofu...On any that sound good Dark I'll post recipe.... froggy

MoonBerri · **MoonBerri**

It's much easier these days to replace meat based broths with vegetable broth. Vegan recipes are much more flavorful than in the past. I will try to post some of my own meatless recipes for you too.
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Bebi · **Bebi**

I agree with that. One of my favourite 'comfort foods' is a nice big mug of vegetable Oxo (stock cube for those who're unsure) with fresh herbs added out of the garden. It makes a very cheap and tasty cup-a-soup and is lovely on a cold evening in front of the fire watching tv.
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Guest · **Guest**

Bebi do you cook everyday????

Bebi · **Bebi**

Not every day; I'm afraid I'm a lazy cook, the easier the better LOL Hubby is a good cook and loves it so he tends to create most of the food in this house. He had a bit of a wobble at the words "no more dairy" but soon rallied and is still experimenting hehehe. Some of it's a bit strange but most of it's absolutely delicious - as long as I remind him daily I'm not keen on it too hot and spicy as his personal speciality is hot curries and he tends to go a bit heavy on the spices if left to his own devices...

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