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Soy Curl Fajitas

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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
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Oven-fried Soy Curl Fajitas

Course: Main Course, Sandwich, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces soy curls 1/2 bag, Butler soy curls
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or water very hot
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 small zucchini in thin strips
  • 1 small yellow squash in thin strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Put the soy curls into a bowl and pour the hot broth or water over them. Let soak for 5 minutes until soft.
  • Prepare the breading by mixing the corn meal, nutritional yeast, and poultry seasoning in a bowl.
  • Drain the soy curls, place in a colander and press with a spoon to push out much of the moisture.
  • Put the soy curls into a bowl and sprinkle the dry mix over them. Stir to coat the curls on all sides.
  • Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the breaded soy curls on the baking sheet, spreading them out so they aren't touching.
  • Cook 10 minutes; turn them over and cook 10 more minutes. They should be crispy on the outside.
  • While the soy curls are in the oven, sauté the onion, peppers, zucchini, and yellow squash. Add a little water if they begin to stick. Season with Worcestershire sauce, taco seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Notes

Mix the soy curls with the vegetables and serve in a flour tortilla with garnishes like guacamole, vegan sour cream, salsa.
These oven-fried soy curls are also good in a salad, or served with fries and dipping sauces.
 

Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo Sauce

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So easy, so delicious. It’s great on pasta, vegetables, or even as a soup if you add two cups of vegetable broth.

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
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Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo Sauce

Course: Sauces and dressings
Servings: 6 1/2-cup servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cauliflower
  • 1 12-oz jar roasted red peppers about two
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cooking liquid from boiling cauliflower and cashews

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the cauliflower and cashews. At the same time, if you’re serving this with pasta, you can cook it in another pot.
  • Drain the jar of red peppers.
  • When the cauliflower and cashews are soft, add them into a high-speed blender like a Vitamix with 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Add in the nutritional yeast, garlic, salt, and roasted peppers. Blend sauce on high until completely smooth.
  • Toss pasta with sauce and enjoy!

Notes

This is a ridiculously easy sauce that goes on everything. A great way to get a cruciferous vegetable onto your plate.
You can store this alfredo in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Carrot Dogs & Chili Sauce

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Hot dogs are a distinctly unhealthy food. Made from slaughter “by-products”, they contain saturated fat and sodium, contributing to higher cholesterol and blood pressure numbers. The main reason to avoid them, though, is the increased cancer risk they pose. Processed meats are classified as a Group 1 carcinogen.

So what’s one to put in a bun that’s equally juicy, salty, and smoky?

Carrots! Shaped like a hot dog, marinated overnight to taste like a hot dog, grilled, and served with all the toppings.

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 20 minutes
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Carrot Dogs

Boiled carrots are marinated then grilled.
Course: Main Course, Snack
Servings: 4 carrot dogs

Ingredients

  • 4 carrots
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup vegetable broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Cut the ends from each carrot to make it the same length as a hot dog bun. Round off the ends. Boil the carrots for about 10 minutes until they can be pierced with a fork but are not soft.
  • Combine the other ingredients to make a marinade.
  • After the carrots are cooked, put them in a container and cover with the marinade. Marinate 8 – 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Carrots can be grilled or sautéed in a frying pan. Serve in a hot dog bun with your choice of toppings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
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Chili Sauce

Course: Main Course, Sauces and dressings, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can lentils, drained or 1 1/2 cups cooked lentils
  • 1 16-oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Sauté the onion and garlic until soft. Add a tablespoon or two of water if they start to stick.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Simmer 7 – 10 minutes to combine flavors.

Notes

This chili sauce is great for carrot dogs, other vegan hot dogs,  or chili cheese fries.
It would also be good mixed with cooked macaroni.