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Meatless Monday: Vegan Spanakopita

VEGAN SPANAKOPITA . Serves 6 . Ingredients 1 kg (2.2lb) frozen spinach 2 large young onions with stems (or 6 spring onions, scallions), finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp dried dill 1 tsp dried oregano 250g (9oz) extra firm tofu, grated 100g (4oz) pine nuts, reserve 2 Tbs juice of a lemon salt and pepper to taste 270g (10oz) filo pastry, 6 large sheets (if frozen defrost first)…

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Classic Vegan Bacon Breakfast Sandwich

Classic Vegan Bacon Breakfast Sandwich Yields 1 breakfast sandwich Ingredients: 1 organic whole grain English muffin ½ container extra firm tofu, pressed and drained (12 oz) 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon finely ground black pepper 3 slices vegan tempeh bacon 2 tablespoons GO Veggie! Dairy Free, Vegan Shreds in Mexican flavor 2 teaspoons GO Veggie! Dairy Free, Vegan Cream Cheese…

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Pressure Cooker Anasazi Bean and Kale Stew

Happy Monday. Hope all you cowlings are coming off from a fabulous weekend. I’m going to take this opportunity to be that vegan who raves about her pressure cooker. I know that you know that vegan, you may even be that vegan. If you are that vegan then put your hands up for the most bad-ass device in the kitchen.  I never knew how enjoyable cooking beans could be before I…

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Slow Cooker Lasagna (vegan and full of veggies)

I’m going to be real with you. This lasagna is a labor of love. It takes time and there are several steps to follow. I will say however, that the end product is well worth your effort and it is one of the healthiest most yummy lasagna recipes around. There’s nothing like spending time and love on a recipe only to find out it is only okay. This recipe is…

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Meatless Monday: Simple 2-Ingredient Salad

Happy Meatless Monday, everyone. Have you ever considered mixing these two together? Give it try! Two Simple Ingredients Salad Ingredients 1 fresh corn on the cob 1 cup (250ml) fresh blueberries, washed Method Hold the corn perpendicular to your cutting surface and cut straight down releasing all of the kernels. Place them into a bowl with some fresh blueberries, and you have a two ingredient dish that needs no more…

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Bad Ass Vegan Fish Sandwich (because there is no such thing as sustainable fishing)

This is a very special Monday – You are about to embark on a recipe that is not only totally kid tested and approved but something different to add to your Meatless Monday repertoire. While it does take a little doing to make the vegan fish sticks (or “wish” sticks if you prefer), the tartar sauce is crazy easy and putting the sandwich together is a breeze. Another cool thing is…

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Meatless Monday: Lemon Pepper Tofu Fajitas

Hope this Monday is a great one for you. Here’s a little recipe from HappyCow member contributor, Emily. Lemon Pepper Tofu Fajitas Serves: 4 Total Prep Time: 20 minutes Calories: 195     Fat: 6 g Ingredients: 1 package firm tofu, drained and pressed 1 bag frozen fajita vegetable blend, or make your own with diced bell peppers 1 teaspoon cooking oil 1 tablespoon salt-free lemon pepper seasoning ½ tablespoon fresh lemon…

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Baked Tofu and Artichoke Mushroom Cashew Griller

Today is an extra special Monday because you get two recipes in one. I was inspired by a friend of mine to make cashew artichoke dip. I played around with it and came up with something just for you cowlings. The addition of sautéed mushrooms gives this dip / spread a deep, rich flavor that even the pickest of eaters will like. This recipe is awesome as a straight up dip (think…

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Meatless Monday: Oodles of Noodles

  Grace’s Oodles of Noodles 1 large handful of noodles, any kind 1 tablespoon olive, sesame, or safflower oil 2 garlic clove, diced 1 scallion, finely chopped sesame seeds fresh cilantro or chives for garnish optional: soy sauce to taste Boil noodle according to package instruction. Drain and let cool slightly. Toss all ingredients in a bowl. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and garnish with cilantro or chives.    …

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Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Spinach and Beet, Fennel, Lime Pate

I wanted to make this Monday special. I wanted mouth watering good, can’t wait to bite into it , want to feed it to my meat eating _________(insert friend, husband, wife, sister, etc…), so good and juicy there will be more than one napkin involved – good. Tweet me here to let me know how I did! Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Burgers with Spinach and Beet, Fennel, Lime Pate There are…

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Meatless Monday: Southern Red Beans and Rice

This is a popular dish in the Deep South that is typically served with sausage on Mondays. Ingredients: 1 cup dried red kidney beans 1 onion, chopped ½ bell pepper, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 cups water 1 bay leaf ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste ½ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon dried sage 4 tablespoons…

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Dim Sum Soy Sauce Chow Mein

  Happy Meatless Monday all you Cowlings. Dim Sum literally means “touching the heart.”  It is traditionally served on weekends and usually involves lots of friends and family.  The whole meal consists of lots of small bites of food typically served in portions of three or four for each dish and the meal process itself can last for hours. During the Dim Sum meal, the idea is to socialize, eat, chat, rest,…

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