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LOL I just spent $17 on all the recipes

Vegetarian, Regular, Dessert, and eatting out. Oh well :)

I have made a few and liked them just fine.

I made the salmon muffins and I went into a carb craze. It sounds

like that aren't going to be good but they were. Too good

Aimeé

>

> Healthy e*Cookbook

> 110 Vegetarian Recipes

> **********************************************

> Please note portions are approximate for an average adult. Always

keep

> in mind your own portion size - your clenched fist. Body-for-LIFE

> recommends one portion of protein & one portion of carbohydrates at

each

> meal.

> **********************************************

> BREAKFAST

> 1. HEALTHY QUICHE - 4 Servings

> Whole wheat low-fat crust or bread crumbs 1 c light cream

> 1/2 c onions (or to taste)

> 10 egg whites & 2 whole eggs

> 2 c crumbled vegetarian bacon (cooked)

> 3/4 c fresh or frozen spinach

> Preheat oven 350 degrees. Beat eggs. Fold in remaining ingredients.

Pour

> into pie crust or over bread crumbs layered in a glass casserole

dish

> (sprayed with cooking oil). Bake for 45 minutes-1 hour. Skip the

crust &

> serve with toast. Try with lean veggie ham & spinach.

>

> 2. CHEESE MUFFINS - 4 Servings

> 2 c wheat flour

> 1 c skim milk

> 2 egg whites, beaten

> 3 tsp baking powder

> 1 tsp. brown sugar, optional

> 8 part skim cheese cubes

> 8 slices vegetarian bacon, cooked & crumbled

> Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine flour, baking powder & salt.

In a

> separate bowl, combine milk & egg. Mix wet & dry ingredients. Stir

in

> bacon. Pour into muffin tin. Put one cube of cheese into each

muffin.

> Bake for 20 minutes.

>

> 3. APPLE MUFFINS - 3 Servings

> 5 egg whites

> 1 whole egg

> 2 c oatmeal

> 1/4 c diced baking apples

> 1 tsp vanilla

> 1/2 tsp cinnamon

> 3 packets artificial sweetener or 2 tbsp brown sugar

> Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients. Pour into

muffin

> tin. Bake for 10 minutes. Serve with preserves. For variety, replace

> apples with blueberries.

> **Tip: Body for Life authorizes up to 1 tbsp real sugar per

serving.**

>

>

> 4. BANANA SMOOTHIE - 2 Servings

> 2 bananas

> 2 c cottage cheese

> 3 packets artificial sweetener or 2 tbsp sugar 1/4 c skim milk

> Combine in blender. For variety, add 4tbsp peanut butter or cocoa or

> substitute strawberries for the bananas. Enjoy!

> 5. CHEESE BLINTZES - 2 Servings

> 4 egg whites

> 3/4 c cottage cheese

> Fresh or frozen strawberries or blueberries 2 tsp light sour cream

> Combine egg whites & cottage cheese. Microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Serve

> with fruit & sour cream.

> 6. ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAKFAST SANDWICH - 4 Servings 8 egg whites

> 2 whole eggs

> Vegetarian Canadian bacon

> 4 tbsp low fat cheese, divided

> 4 whole wheat English muffins

> Combine egg whites & eggs. Scramble. Layer eggs, veggie canadian

bacon &

> cheese on toasted English muffins. Melt cheese in broiler for 1

minute.

> For variety, use vegetarian sausage or veggie bacon

> 7. LOW FAT WAFFLES - 2 Servings

> 6 egg whites

> 1/2 c oatmeal

> 4 tbsp whole wheat pancake mix

> 1/4 tsp vanilla

> Combine ingredients. Pour batter into waffle iron. Cook as usual.

Serve

> with fruit & non-fat vegetarian bacon or low-fat sausage.

> 8. COTTAGE CHEESE PANCAKES - 3 Servings

> 1 c cottage cheese

> 3 egg whites

> 1 whole egg

> 1/4 c skim milk

> 1 tbsp oil

> 3 tbsp apple juice concentrate

> 3/4 c whole wheat flour

> Blend ingredients until smooth. Spray skillet 8. PANCAKES Cont with

> non-fat cooking spray. Pour batter onto hot skillet. Remove from

skillet

> & let stand 5 minutes. Serve with fruit (applesauce, strawberries,

or

> peaches) and 2 tsp maple syrup drizzled over the pancakes.

> 9. BLUEBERRY CREPES - 8 Servings

> 1 1/4 c wheat flour

> pinch of salt

> 2 egg whites

> 7/8 c skim milk

> 2/3 c orange juice

> low fat yogurt

> blueberries

> Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sift flour & salt into bowl. Add egg

> whites, milk & orange juice.   Beat until smooth.   Spray skillet

> with nonfat cooking spray. Pour in enough batter to cover bottom of

pan,

> swirling to cover evenly. Cook crepe over medium-high heat until

golden.

>   Remove & place on a paper towel. Repeat with remaining batter.

> Serve with blueberries & yogurt & favorite breakfast protein

(veggie ham

> or veggie sausage). Optional: After removing from skillet, place in

a

> small round baking mold & bake for 10 minutes until crisp & set into

> " bowls " . Serve with fruit in bowl. Strawberries also go nicely with

the

> crepes.

> 10. OATMEAL PANCAKES - 2 Servings

> 6 egg whites

> 1 whole egg

> 1/2 c oatmeal

> 1/2 tsp vanilla

> 1/2 c. blueberries, drained well

> Combine all ingredients except blueberries. Gently fold in

blueberries.

> Pour batter on hot skillet. Serve warm with fruit or drizzle of

maple

> syrup (no more than 1 tbsp per serving).

> 11. FAST FRITTATA - 2 Servings

> 1/2 c onion, chopped

> 4 egg whites

> 1 whole egg

> 1 c sliced mushrooms

> 1 c. diced potatoes

> 4 ounces lean vegetarian ham

> low fat shredded cheese

> salt & pepper

> Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Saute onion in skillet sprayed with

cooking

> oil. Add mushrooms & potatoes to skillet & cook 5-6 minutes,

stirring

> occasionally.   Beat the eggs. Remove mushrooms, potatoes & onions

> from skillet & add to eggs. Pour in glass dish (sprayed with oil),

add

> cheese and bake for 30-35 minutes or until cooked thoroughly.

> 12. VEGGIE BREAKFAST PIE - 2 Servings

> 1/2 c bread crumbs with Italian seasoning 1/4 c shredded cheese,

low fat

> 1 large tomato, sliced

> 4 egg whites

> 1 whole egg

> 1/4 c skim milk

> 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar

> salt & pepper to taste

> 1 slice vegetarian bacon

> Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray casserole dish with cooking oil.

> Spread half of the bread crumbs over the bottom of the dish. Layer

> tomato slices over the bread crumbs. Beat eggs with milk. Beat until

> foamy. Stir in vinegar, salt & pepper. Pour over tomatoes.   Put in

> oven for 15 - 20 minutes. While eggs bake, cook vegetarian bacon.

Spray

> skillet with cooking spray. Cook on medium high heat. When bacon is

> crisp, break up bacon in pieces & add remaining bread crumbs. Toast

> lightly for one minute.   Remove egg from oven (spoon off any excess

> tomato juice). Sprinkle bacon/bread crumb mixture on top & serve.

>   13. VEGGIE OMELET- 2 Servings

> 8 egg whites

> 2 whole eggs

> 2 tbsp fat-free milk

> 2 tbsp low fat cheese

> favorite vegetable toppings

> Beat eggs with milk. Spray skillet with cooking spray. Cook on

medium

> high heat. Add cheese & toppings. Serve with wheat toast, bagel or

> fruit. Optional: add sliced red & green bell pepper or other

favorite

> omelet toppings.

> 14. FRENCH TOAST - 4 Servings

> 2 egg whites

> 2 whole eggs

> 2 tbsp fat-free milk

> 1/4 tsp vanilla

> 4 slices whole wheat bread.

> Beat eggs with milk & vanilla. Dip bread in egg mixture. Spray

skillet

> with cooking spray. Heat until bread is browned. Serve with fat-free

> flavored yogurt, fruit & a few strips of vegetarian bacon.

> 15. VEGGIE SAUSAGE BURRITO - 2 Servings

> Vegetarian sausage or veggie bacon

> 6 egg whites

> 1 whole egg

> 4 tbsp low-fat cheese, divided

> low fat sour cream

> salsa

> Wheat or corn tortillas

> Cook veggie sausage or veggie bacon. Scramble eggs. Divide sausage

& egg

> into 2 tortillas. Top with cheese, sour cream & salsa.

> 16. BEAN BREAKFAST BURRITO - 2 Servings

> 8 egg whites

> Black beans

> Strips of onion & green peppers

> Dash of cumin & garlic powder

> 1 tbsp low-fat cheddar cheese

> 2 tbsp low fat sour cream

> 2 tbsp salsa

> Heat skillet coated with cooking spray. Scramble eggs. Add onions &

> green peppers to second skillet. Season to taste. Let cook for 3-4

> minutes. Spread beans on tortillas. Heat in microwave for one

minute.

> Divide ingredients between 2 whole wheat or corn tortillas. Top with

> sour cream & salsa.

> 17. PINEAPPLE-BANANA MOUSSE - 2 Servings 2 ripe bananas, chopped

> 1 cup cottage cheese

> 1 15 ounce can pineapple chunks

> 1 packet powdered gelatin

> 2 egg whites

> Combine bananas & cottage cheese. Blend until smooth. Drain

pineapple,

> reserving the juice. Add to the banana mixture . Blend until

smooth. In

> a small bowl, add gelatin to 4 tbsp of reserved pineapple juice.

Heat

> until gelatin is dissolved & add to fruit mixture. In a separate

bowl,

> whisk the eggs until they hold soft peaks. Fold them into the fruit

> mixture. Tip the mouse into a glass bowl. Chill in the refrigerator

> until set. Serve with sliced bananas & pineapple.

> 18. FRUIT & YOGURT PARFAIT - 2 Servings

> 2 c fresh or frozen & thawed fruit (raspberries or strawberries

> recommended)

> 1/2 c low fat vanilla, strawberry or plain yogurt 1 c cottage

cheese

> 1/2 c granola (fruit sweetened, low fat)

> 18. FRUIT & YOGURT PARFAIT Cont

> 2 tbsp sugar, optional

> Spoon a little fruit into each glass. Combine cottage cheese &

yogurt

> until smooth. Layer yogurt, granola & fruit.

> 19. PEACHES & RICOTTA - 4 Servings

> 4 ripe peaches (or canned, if fresh is unavailable), halved, pits

> removed packet artificial sweetener or up to 4 tbsp sugar

> 1/3 c low fat ricotta cheese

> 1/3 c cottage cheese

> Mix ricotta, cottage cheese & maple syrup. Spoon mixture into

middle of

> each peach. Preheat broiler. Cook under a broiler for 5-9 minutes or

> until peaches are hot.

> 20. EGG PIZZA - 5 Servings

> 1/2 16 ounce loaf frozen whole wheat bread dough, thawed 1/2 c

chopped

> zucchini

> 1/2 c chopped mushrooms

> 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper

> 6 egg whites

> 1 whole egg

> 1/4 c each skim milk and shredded cheese 1 strip vegetarian bacon,

> cooked and crumbled

> Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll bread dough out into thin circle.

> Place on a pizza pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Meanwhile,

> saute vegetables with red pepper for about 5 minutes, or until

tender.

> Remove vegetables & drain. In a large bowl, beat the eggs & milk

> together. Spray large skillet again. Add egg mixture & cook without

> stirring until mixture begins to set on the bottom & around the

edge.

> Stir gently. Cook a few minutes more until eggs are cooked, but

still

> moist. Place scrambled eggs on pizza dough. Top with vegetables,

bacon &

> cheese. Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until cheese melts.

> LUNCH

> 21. FAST PIZZA - 2 Servings

> 2 whole wheat pitas

> Pizza sauce

> Vegetarian Canadian bacon

> Olives, green peppers, broccoli, or tomatoes as desired 1/2 c nonfat

> cheese, divided

> Broil pita for 1 minute in toaster oven. Turn over. Add pizza sauce,

> toppings & cheese. Broil until cheese is melted.

> 22. TERIYAKI RICE BOWL - 2 Servings

> Teriyaki tofu, baked

> Brown rice

> Steamed broccoli & carrots

> 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce, divided

> edamame (boiled soy beans)

> Cook rice. Warm tofu. Serve with rice, edamame & vegetables. Drizzle

> with teriyaki sauce.

> 23. CHILI - 4 Servings

> 4 portions veggie beef substitute crumbles 1 - 14 oz can of diced

> tomatoes (with juice - do not drain) 1 - 8 oz can of pinto beans

> 1/2 pkg of frozen corn

> 1/4 c sliced jalapenos, optional

> 3 tbsp chili powder

> 1 tsp cumin

> Pour tomatoes into large pot. Drain & rinse beans. Add with veggie

meat

> to tomatoes. Add corn & jalapenos if desired. Season to taste. Heat

&

> serve with 1/2 portion of corn bread (Chili counts as 1 portion

protein,

> 1/2

> portion carbs).

> 24. ROLL UPS - 2 Servings

> 2 wheat tortillas

> 1/4 cup low fat herb flavored cream cheese 1/4 c low fat cottage

cheese

> 1/8 cup golden raisins

> 1/4 cup shredded carrots

> 1/4 cup spinach, trimmed and washed

> Combine cream cheese & cottage cheese. Spread cream cheese/cottage

> cheese mixture on tortilla. Top with raisins, carrots & spinach.

Roll

> tortilla and cut into small pieces.

> 25. QUESADILLAS - 2 Servings

> 2 corn or wheat tortillas

> 1 c lowfat cheese, divided

> nonfat sour cream & salsa

> Spray non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Lay tortillas on

skillet.

> Add cheese. Fold tortilla over. Brown one side. Turn over & brown

other

> side. Serve with sour cream & salsa. If you prefer your quesadillas

soft

> instead of crispy, simply microwave on high for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes.

Serve

> with a small side of Spanish rice.

> Spanish rice

> 1 can fat free vegetable broth

> 1/2 c salsa

> 2 c 10 minute brown rice

> Combine broth & salsa in a large saucepan & bring to a boil,

covered,

> over high heat. Add

> the rice & reduce to low. Cover & simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from

the

> heat & fluff rice. Re-cover and let rice sit for 5 minutes. Save

extra

> portions to add to burritos or to serve with fajitas.

> 26. VEGGIE CHEF SALAD - 2 Servings

> 4 slices veggie ham, divided

> 4 slices veggie turkey, divided

> 1/2 c nonfat cheese, divided

> Salad toppings (carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes) Salad mix

> Arrange toppings on salad. Serve with your favorite low fat

dressing.

> 27.BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALSA - 2 Servings 2 cans black beans,

drained &

> rinsed

> 1-2 jars salsa

> 2 cans corn (try spiced corn with peppers)

> Add all ingredients together. Add any other desired spices such as

> cumin, chili powder, etc. Serve with baked tortilla chips.

> 28. VEGGIE COBB SALAD - 2 Servings

> Vegetarian bacon

> 12 boiled egg whites, chopped, divided

> 1/4 c nonfat cheese, divided

> chopped avocado

> Salad mix

> Arrange turkey bacon, cheese, avocado & egg whites on bed of

lettuce.

> Enjoy with your favorite low fat dressing. *Tip: While avocado is

high

> in fat, BFL authorizes it, because it is healthy fat*

> 29. VEGGIE TURKEY SALAD - 2 Servings

> Veggie " Turkey " deli slices

> Romaine lettuce

> 2 tbsp red wine vinegar mixed with 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 tbsp

> cranberry relish

> 1/4 c chopped walnuts, divided

> Arrange turkey on bed of lettuce. Combine vinegar, oil & relish.

Drizzle

> vinegar & oil over salad. Sprinkle with walnuts.

> 30. NAAN PITAS - 4 Servings

> 4 small pita pockets

> 1 1/2 tbsp plain low fat yogurt

> 1/2 tsp chili powder

> salt to taste

> 1 tbsp lemon juice

> 4 portions baked tofu or seitan

> chopped tomato

> lettuce

> Combine yogurt, chili powder, salt, lemon juice & cilantro. Warm

pitas.

> Coat tofu with yogurt mixture (or drizzle over sandwich). Add

tomatoes &

> lettuce.

> 31. VBLT Sandwich - 2 Servings

> 6 strips veggie bacon, cooked

> Lettuce

> tomato

> 1 tbsp nonfat mayo, divided

> Place 3 strips of veggie bacon on whole wheat toast. Add lettuce,

tomato

> & mayo. Optional: eat sandwich on one piece of toast10000 1 & enjoy

1/2 a

> carbohydrate portion of your choice - perhaps a cup of vegetable

soup).

> 32. BAGEL SANDWICH - 2 Servings

> 2 small wheat bagels

> 4 tbsp nonfat cream cheese, divided

> 2 portions vegetarian lunch meat, divided Tomato slices

> alfalfa sprouts

> Spread on cream cheese bagels, pile on toppings & enjoy. For

variety,

> replace tomato & sprouts with tart apple slices. Or, eat half a

bagel &

> enjoy 1/2 a carbohydrate portion of your choice - perhaps fruit,

baked

> chips or pretzels.

> 33. ITALIAN SANDWICH - 2 Servings

> 4 slices vegetarian salami, divided

> 4 slices vegetarian ham, divided

> 2 slices low fat swiss cheese, divided

> lettuce & tomato

> 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar mixed with 1 tbsp olive oil, divided 2 small

> whole wheat hoagies

> Arrange deli slices cheese, lettuce & tomato on hoagie. Drizzle with

> vinegar/oil. Optional: eat only 1/2 of the hoagie & enjoy with a

half

> portion of low fat baked potato chips, see recipe #30 (or a half

portion

> of any of your favorite carbs).

> 34. SPICY BEAN TORTILLAS- 4 Servings

> 4 whole wheat or corn tortillas

> 1 can spicy pinto bean dip

> 1 c low fat cheese, shredded

> 1 red bell pepper, seeded & sliced

> alfalfa sprouts to taste or shredded lettuce

> Steam broccoli. Saute red peppers. Warm tortillas. Spread each

tortilla

> with 4 tbsp bean dip, top with cheese, bell pepper & sprouts. Roll

up &

> enjoy!

> 35. SUSHI - 2-3 Servings

> 1/3 c sweet rice

> 2/3 c short-grain brown rice

> 1 tsp brown rice vinegar

> 1 tsp mirin

> Nori sheets

> Tofu slices

> Scrambled egg, cut into thin strips

> Cucumber, sliced into thin strips

> soy sauce

> Prepare rice according to package directions. Combine with brown

rice

> vinegar & mirin.

> Place nori sheet on towel (or bamboo sushi mat), spread rice over

nori.

> Place tofu, egg & cucumber in the middle. Roll up. Slice sushi roll

to

> make 4 rounds. Repeat with 2 other nori sheets. Dip in soy sauce &

> enjoy. Serve with wasabi. May need to serve with extra protein

(baked

> tofu & edamames) to be sure there is enough protein.

> 36. HOT DELI HOAGIES - 2 Servings

> 6 slices vegetarian deli slices, divided 2 slices low fat cheddar

> cheese, divided onions & green peppers

> 2 small whole wheat hoagies

> Saute onions & green peppers. Arrange deli slices, cheese, onions &

> peppers on hoagie. Broil in toaster oven until cheese has melted.

Serve

> with 1/2 tbsp of steak sauce. Optional: eat only 1/2 of the hoagie &

> enjoy

> with a half portion of low fat french fries (see recipe #22 under

> Dinners).

> 37. SPLIT PEA SOUP - 4 Servings

> 1 lb. dried split peas

> 5 c. broth

> 1 c. chopped carrots

> 1 chopped onion

> 1 chopped celery stalk

> 1 crushed garlic clove (optional)

> 4 portions vegetarian ham, cubed

> Saute carrots, onion, celery, and garlic (if used) in large skillet

> spray with cooking spray until onion is transparent (the carrots

will

> still be crisp). Add broth and split peas. Bring to a boil, reduce

heat,

> cover and simmer for 2 hours, or until the peas have become very

soft

> and indistinguishable. Stir in veggie ham. Heat and serve. Can keep

> refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Tip: Make on the weekend & enjoy a

quick

> lunch during the week.

> 38. SEITAN PITAS - 2 Servings

> 2 pitas, cut in half

> 4 oz. seasoned seitan, sliced or chopped 1/4 to 1/2 cup grated fat-

free

> cheddar cheese (or soy cheese)

>   lettuce, salsa & tomato to taste

> Toast pita, assemble sandwich by placing some lettuce, about

seitan, 1

> or 2 tbsp. of grated cheddar and salsa in each pita. Serve

immediately.

> 39. HOT SOUTHWESTERN ROLL UPS - 2 Servings 2 tbsp nonfat mayo,

divided

> 2 tbsp salsa, divided (or to taste)

> 4 tbsp nonfat cheese, divided

> Vegetarian deli slices

> 2 wheat tortillas

> Spread salsa & mayo on tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese. Add deli

slices.

> Roll up in a paper towel. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.

> 40. FRUIT SALAD - 2 Servings

> 2 c couscous

> 2 c apple juice

> 1/2 cup golden raisins

> 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped

> 1/2 cup dried cranberries

> 8 oz. low fat soy yogurt mixed with 8 oz. lowfat cottage cheese

> Boil apple juice. Add couscous until cooked and place in a bowl.  

Add

> raisins, apricots and cranberries and mix with yogurt mix. Serve

> chilled.

> 41. FALAFEL & PITA - 2 Servings

> Falafel mix

> low fat hummus

> 1/2 pita bread, cut into triangles

> 1/2 c each diced cucumber & tomato

> lemon juice

> Make falafel according to package low-fat directions. Toast

triangles.

> Combine cucumber & tomato with lemon juice. Serve falafel with

hummus

> (see low-fat recipe under Dinners), pita triangles & cucumber-tomato

> salad.

> 42. PORTOBELO SANDWICH- 2 Servings

> 1 c balsamic vinegar

> 4-6 vegetarian deli slices

> 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

> 1 Portobelo mushrooms, sliced

> 2 slices wheat sourdough bread

> Tomatoes, sliced

> fresh basil leaves

> 1 cup spinach leaves, washed and trimmed Low fat sundried tomato

> dressing

> Place balsamic vinegar and basil into a small bowl. Add mushrooms to

> vinegar and coat well. Heat a medium-sized skillet over high heat.

Coat

> skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Place mushrooms into skillet

and

> cook for 1-2 minutes per side or until browned. Add remainder of the

> vinegar and toss gently.

> Evenly distribute spinach leaves, basil and tomatoes among the four

> sandwiches. Place spinach leaves on top of four bread slices. Top

with

> mushrooms. Place tomato & deli slices on top of mushrooms. Serve

with

> sundried tomato. Top with basil leaves.

> 43. FRIED RICE - 2 Servings

> 2 c. brown rice, cooked

> 1 tsp minced garlic (use bottled for faster preparation) 4 egg

whites,

> beaten

> Vegetarian ham, cubed

> frozen peas & carrots

> Scramble eggs. Add rice, garlic, vegetables & veggie ham to same

skillet

> & stir fry for two minutes.

> 44. RED BEANS & RICE - 2 Servings

> 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice

> 15 1/2-oz. can red kidney or pinto beans, rinsed and drained

> 1/2 c tofu, cubed

> 1 small red bell pepper, diced

> 1 cup cooked brown rice

> 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar mixed with 2 tsp olive oil

> In large bowl, mix together dressing and lime juice. Add remaining

> ingredients and toss gently to combine. Use within 2 or 3 days.

> 45. ZUCCHINI BOATS - 4 Servings

> 4 zucchini

> 1/4 c chopped onion

> 1 green bell pepper, chopped

> 6 egg whites

> 1 whole egg

> 1/4 c seasoned wheat bread crumbs

> 4 tbsp shredded nonfat cheese

> Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice zucchini in half & scoop out

middle,

> leaving 8 " boats " . Steam boats for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, chop up

> leftover zucchini and saute in a large skillet with onion & bell

pepper

> until soft. Combine zucchini/onion/bell pepper mixture with eggs &

bread

> crumbs.   Place zucchini/egg mix in boats. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake

> in oven until heated throughout & cheese is melted.

> 46. VEGGIE HOT DOGS & BAKED POTATO CHIPS - 2 Servings 2-4 Veggie Hot

> Dogs

> 2 Potatoes, sliced thinly

> 1 egg white mixed with 1/4 c water

> 1 tbsp Cajun spice mix (or herbs)

> salt to taste

> Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix egg white & water. Dip potato

slices in

> egg white mixture & then in spices. Bake for 40-45 minutes (turn

heat up

> to 400 degrees for the last 10 minutes) or until baked.

> 47. TOFU JERKY - 4 Servings

> 1 lb. extra firm tofu, drained

> 1/2 c soy sauce

> 3 tbsp liquid smoke

> 1/8 C water

> 1 clove fresh garlic

> 1 tbsp onion powder

> 2 tsp brown sugar

> Slice tofu into thick slices. Absorb any excess water with paper

towels.

> Combine all ingredients (except tofu). Marinate tofu for several

hours(

> can do overnight). When you're ready, to make the jerky, place the

tofu

> onto a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray (or your dehydrator

tray

> - if using, follow drying instructions for your dehydrator). Preheat

> oven to 200 degrees F. Cook for several hours until dry, but still

chewy

> (not crunchy).   Turn the strips once every hour. Serve with

favorite

> carbohydrate portion - an apple or orange & this jerky makes a

quick,

> portable lunch. For pepper jerky, add 1 tbsp fresh pepper. For

teriyaki

> jerky, add use teriyaki sauce in place of soy sauce. For chili

jerky,

> add 1 tbsp chili powder.

> 48. HONEY NUGGETS 2 Servings

> 1 c textured soy protein (TSP)

> 2 tbsp honey

> Mix the TSP and honey, then spread evenly on a non-stick cookie

sheet.

> Cook in a 300° F oven for about 6 minutes, stirring often. Watch

> carefully near the end. Bake 1 minute more if nuggets are sticky

when

> cool. Enjoy with lowfat yogurt or favorite carb portion. Also try

with

> BBQ sauce & serve with brown rice.

> 49. GOLDEN BAKED BEANS - 2 Servings

> 1 c canned navy beans

> 1 c canned kidney beans

> 1/4 c chopped onion

> 1/4 c light molasses

> 1 tsp dry mustard

> 2 tbsp brown sugar

> 8 slices veggie bacon

> 1/2 tsp chopped garlic

> 2 tbsp vinegar

> 1/2 tsp salt

> One day ahead, cover dry soybeans with water and soak overnight,

drain

> and rinse. Cook soaked soybeans two to three hours covered in water,

> over medium heat. Drain water, but save 1/2 cup of the cooking

liquid.

> Combine all ingredients, including reserved liquid. Bake uncovered

at

> 325° F oven for one hour, stirring occasionally.

> 50. MOCK EGG SALAD - 2 Servings

> 12 ounces silken tofu

> 1 tbsp yellow mustard

> 1 tbsp honey

> 2 tsp vinegar

> 1/2 tsp turmeric

> 1/4 c minced celery

> Crumble the tofu into a medium mixing bowl. Combine the mustard,

honey,

> vinegar, turmeric, in a small dish. Pour over the tofu and mash

together

> well. Salt & pepper to taste. Stir in celery. Chill to allow

flavors to

> blend together. Serve with favorite carbohydrate portion (pickles

and/or

> toast is simple & easy).

> DINNER

> 51. LOW FAT VEGGIE JOES - 6 Servings1 pound vegetarian burger

crumbles 1

> 7 1/2 oz can tomatoes, diced

> 1/4 c water

> 2 tbsp quick-cooking rolled oats

> 1 tsp chili powder

> 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

> 1/2 tsp garlic salt

> dash hot pepper sauce

> 6 small whole wheat hamburger buns

> In a large skillet, cook crumbles until brown. Stir in undrained

> tomatoes, water, oats, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic

salt &

> hot pepper sauce). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, for 5-10

> minutes or until desired consistency. Serve with buns (Optional: eat

> with half a bun & enjoy with a half portion of applesauce).

> 52. STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS - 4 Servings

> 2 large green peppers, seeded & halved

> 1 pound vegetarian burger crumbles

> 1 7 1/2 ounce canned tomatoes, diced

> 1/2 c water

> 1/3 c brown rice

> 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

> 1/2 tsp dried oregano

> 1/4 c shredded lowfat cheddar cheese,divided

> Immerse peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes Invert on paper

towels &

> drain well. In a large skillet cook crumbles & stir in undrained

> tomatoes, water, uncooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, salt

and

> pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer for 18-20

minutes

> or until rice is cooked. Stir half of the cheese. Fill peppers with

> veggie burger mixture. Place in baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees

for 15

> minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand 2 minutes.

> 53. LENTIL SOUP - 4 Servings

> 1 1/2 c green lentils, soaked 3 hours

> 1/4 lb vegetarian sausage

> 1 tsp salt

> 1 sm onion, chopped

> 1 stalk celery, chopped

> 2 carrots, sliced

> 1 cloves garlic, minced

> 1 16 ounce cans crushed tomatoes, with juice 1 tbsp each red wine,

lemon

> juice & wine vinegar pepper to taste

> fresh basil, chopped

> Place lentils in a large pan & add 1 quart of water. Bring to a

boil &

> cover & simmer 20 minutes. Add salt. Spray another skillet with

cooking

> spray. Saute onions, celery, carrot & garlic until soft, about 10

> minutes. Mix the vegetables with the lentils. Add tomatoes, wine,

lemon

> juice, & wine vinegar. Season with pepper. Bring to a boil, then

simmer

> uncovered until the lentils are very tender, about 30 minutes. If

soup

> becomes too thick, think with water. While simmering, brown veggie

> sausage. Add to soup. Warm another few minutes. Add chopped basil

before

> serving.

> 54. ARTICHOKE SOUP - 4 Servings

> 1 pound artichokes, peeled

> 2 1/2 c vegetarian broth, divided

> 4 tbsp light cream

> salt & pepper to taste

> Place artichokes in a saucepan & cover with cold water. Bring to a

boil.

> Cover & simmer until completely soft. Cool in the liquid, then

drain.

> Place the artichokes in a blender or food processor, add half of the

> broth & puree until smooth. Gradually add remaining stock. Stir in

light

> cream & season to taste. Serve with protein portion (I recommend

veggie

> ham or sausage).

> 55. BEAN TACOS - 8 Servings

> 1 red bell pepper, seeded & diced

> 1 can (16 ounce) pinto beans, drained

> 4 portions baked tofu, cubed

> 2 tsp minced garlic

> 1/3 c chili sauce

> shredded lettuce

> 8 corn tortillas

> 1/2 c low fat cheese, shredded

> nonfat sour cream

> Spray skillet with cooking spray. Add beans & cook uncovered for 10

> minutes. Mash beans and peppers & mix in the chili sauce. Cook tofu

with

> garlic on medium heat. Remove tofu & add red peppers to same

skillet.

> Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Warm tortillas. Place bean

spread

> & tofu in tortillas. Add lettuce & cheese. Roll up & enjoy.

> 56. LASAGNA - 6 Servings

> 8 oz wheat or spinach lasagna noodles (4 cups broken) 6 breakfast

> vegetarian sausage patties

> 1 c chopped onion

> 2 tsp minced garlic

> 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning

> 2 14 1/2 oz cans diced tomatoes

> 1 6 oz can tomato paste

> 1 c low fat cottage cheese

> 1/4 cup shredded non fat cheese

> Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Break noodles in large pieces. Place in

> boiling water & cook until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain & set aside.

> Spray an extra deep skillet that has a lid with cooking spray and

heat

> it over medium heat. Saute onion until soft. Add veggie sausage to

> skillet & raise heat to high. Break up veggie sausages until most

of it

> is crumbled & browned. Add garlic & Italian seasoning & cook until

> completely brown. Lower heat. Mix tomatoes with their juice & the

tomato

> paste. Add sauce to veggie sausage & warm. In casserole dish put in

one

> layer of noodles, 1/4 c cottage cheese & sauce. Pour half into

casserole

> dish. Layer more noodles, sauce & cottage cheese. Bake for 15

minutes in

> oven. Add cheese to top. Bake until cheese is melted & dish is

> thoroughly heated. You could also add sauteed squash & zucchini or

> steamed broccoli & shredded carrots.

> 57. TOFU FAJITAS - 4 Servings

> 4 extra firm light tofu, drained & cubed 1/2 c each soy sauce &

vinegar

> 1 onion, sliced thinly

> 1 green bell pepper, sliced thinly

> wheat tortillas

> brown rice

> low fat cheese

> salsa

> low fat sour cream

> Spray skillet with cooking spray. Over medium-high heat, add tofu

with

> soy sauce & vinegar. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Add

onions &

> bell peppers. Cook to desired softness. Serve with tortillas, a

little

> rice, salsa & sour cream.

> 58. CALZONES - 4 Servings

> Whole wheat bread dough, thawed

> Pizza sauce or stewed tomatoes

> 2/3 c. low fat ricotta cheese

> 2/3 c. low fat cottage cheese

> 1/2 c garbanzo beans

> 1 c steam broccoli

> Veggie Canadian bacon

> Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out bread to dough. Cut out 8

small

> circles. Fill center of each with remaining ingredients. Fold over &

> seal closed with a fork. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden

brown.

> Serve with your favorite marinara sauce. Optional: use your

favorite low

> fat pizza toppings (spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, green peppers,

olives,

> veggie pepperoni).

> 59. BEAN ENCHILADAS - 4 Servings

> 2 cans low fat refried beans

> 1 can (14 ounce) enchilada sauce

> 4 corn tortillas

> 1/4 c nonfat cheddar cheese

> nonfat sour cream

> Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Divide beans into 4 tortillas. Roll &

place

> in casserole dish. Pour sauce over rolled tortillas. Sprinkle with

> cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is

> melted. Serve with sour cream.

> 60. VEGGIE BURGERS & FRIES - 4 servings

> 4 potatoes, peeled & cut into thin strips 4 egg whites

> salt & pepper

> butter flavored spray

> Place aluminum foil on cookie sheet. Spray with nonfat cooking

spray.

> Dip potatoes in egg whites. Season to taste. Place potatoes on

baking

> sheet. Spray potatoes with butter flavored spray. Optional: season

with

> fresh herbs. Serve with a vegetarian burger patty garnished with

tomato

> & lettuce. Do not eat with bun (choose between bun or fries - or try

> half a bun & half a serving of french fries).

> 61. STIR-FRY & NOODLES - 4 Servings

> *For a firmer texture, try baked tofu*

> 4 portions of extra firm light tofu, drained, cut into cubes 2 tsp

> crushed garlic

> 2 green onions, sliced

> 2 tsp ginger

> 2 cloves garlic, sliced

> 6 ounces baby corn, sliced

> 1/2 pound zucchini, shredded

> 1/2 pound carrots, chopped

> 3 tbsp soy sauce

> 1 tbsp bean sauce

> 2 tsp dark sesame oil

> Chinese egg noodles, cooked & drained

> 2 tbsp sesame seeds

> Spray skillet with cooking spray. Cook tofu with garlic on medium

heat.

> Remove & set aside. Spray skillet again. Add all vegetables, green

> onions, ginger & sliced garlic. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes. Add soy

sauce

> & bean sauce & stir for a few minutes more. Reduce heat, cover &

cook

> for about 5 more minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add dark

> sesame oil, tofu, and cooked noodles. Heat. Sprinkle with sesame

seeds &

> serve.

> 62. THAI STIR-FRY - 4 Servings

> 1/2 lemon rind, sliced

> 2 tsp ground ginger

> 1 garlic clove, chopped

> 4 portions extra firm light tofu, drained & cubed 1/2 red bell

pepper,

> seeded & sliced

> 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded & sliced

> 2 medium carrots, cut into match sticks

> 2 tbsp oyster sauce

> salt & pepper

> fresh cilantro

> brown steamed rice

> Spray skillet with cooking spray. Stir fry lemon rind with garlic &

> ginger until brown. Add tofu & stir fry for a few minutes.

vegetables &

> stir-fry until vegetables are almost cooked. Stir in oyster sauce &

> season to taste. Stir-fry one more minute. Serve immediately with

rice.

> Garnish with cilantro.

> 63.ORANGE STIR-FRY - 4 Servings

> 4 portions firm light tofu, drained & cubed grated rind & juice of 1

> orange

> 1 tbsp soy sauce

> 1 tsp cornstarch

> 2 tsp ground ginger

> 2 tsp sesame oil

> 2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks

> green onions, sliced

> Marinate tofu in orange rind & juice for 30-40 minutes. Drain

liquid &

> set aside. Mix tofu with soy sauce, cornstarch & ginger. Spray

skillet

> with cooking spray. Stir fry tofu for a few minutes. Add carrots &

> stir-fry a few minutes more. Stir in green onions & reserved liquid.

> Cook, stirring, until boiling & thickened. Serve hot with noodles or

> rice.

> 64. SPICY PASTA - 4 Servings

> 1 crushed garlic clove

> grated lemon rind

> 1 tbsp lemon juice

> 1 large pinch of chili powder

> 1 tbsp soy sauce

> 8 veggie bacon strips, cooked & crumbled 4 tbsp dry white wine

> 4 tbsp vegetable stock

> 4 tomatoes, peeled & chopped

> salt & pepper

> Combine garlic, lemon rind & juice, chili powder & soy sauce. Salt &

> pepper. Put white wine in a pan & bring to a boil. Cover & cook

until

> the wine is reduce by half. Place marinade into a large skillet.

Bring

> to a boil quickly & add veggie bacon & stock. Heat thoroughly for 1-

2

> minutes. Serve with pasta & chopped fresh tomatoes.

> 65. PASTA alla CARBONARA - 4 Servings

> 8 veggie bacon strips

> 1 crushed garlic clove

> 2/3 c broth

> 2/3 c dry white wine

> 7 oz low fat cream cheese

> Wheat pasta (try garlic or red pepper flavored), cooked & drained 2

tbsp

> Parmesan cheese, divided

> Cut veggie bacon into small pieces. Fry in a nonstick pan for 2-3

> minutes. Add garlic & broth. Bring to a boil. Cover & simmer for 5

> minutes. Add wine & boil rapidly until reduced by half. Whisk in

cream

> cheese & season to taste.   Serve with favorite pasta. Top with

> Parmesan cheese.

> 66. BAKED GARLIC POTATOES - 4 Servings

> 4 baking potatoes

> 2 garlic clove, thinly sliced

> 4 tbsp low fat ricotta cheese

> 4 tbsp low fat plain yogurt

> fresh chives, optional

> Preheat oven to 400 degree. Slice each potato at about 1/4 inch

> interval, cutting not quite to the base, so they retain their shape.

> Place sliver of garlic in between cuts in the potatoes. Place

potatoes

> in roasting pan & bake for 1 hour or until soft. When potatoes are

done,

> remove & serve with ricotta/yogurt sauce and favorite protein

portion

> (Veggie ham recommended).

> 67. ONE-POT PASTA - 4 Servings

> 6 veggie sausage patties

> 1 c sliced mushrooms

> 1/2 c chopped onion

> 1/8 tsp garlic powder

> 1 14 1/2 ounce can vegetable broth

> 1 3/4 c water

> 1 6 ounce can tomato past

> 1 tsp dried oregano

> 1/2 tsp dried basil

> 6 ounces wheat pasta, broken

> 1/4 c Parmesan cheese

> Cook veggie sausage with mushrooms, onion & garlic powder until

onion is

> tender. Stir in the mushrooms, broth, water, tomato paste, oregano &

> basil. Add broken pasta. Stir. Return to boiling. Reduce heat &

simmer

> for 18-20 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve with Parmesan cheese

> sprinkled on top.

> 68.SCRAMBLED COTTAGE CHEESE - 4 Servings A unique Indian dish that

is

> simple and easy to make. 4 cups crumbled cottage cheese (paneer) 2

> baking potatoes, shredded (absorb extra water with paper towels) 1

> medium onion chopped

> 1 tsp cumin

> 2 tsp garlic, chopped

> 2 green chilies chopped

> 1 tsp garam masala

> 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

> 2 tomatoes, chopped

> 4 tsp oil

> salt and pepper to taste

> finely chopped cilantro

> Heat the oil until it is very hot. Add potatoes, cumin, green

chilies,

> and garlic. Stir fry for a minute. Add the onions and saute on

medium

> heat for 2 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add

tomatoes,

> turmeric powder, salt and pepper. Stir fry on medium low heat for 3

> minutes. Add the garam masala powder and the crumbled cottage

cheese.

> Mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for about 3 minutes. Garnish

with

> cilantro. Optional: Omit the potatoes & serve with favorite

carbohydrate

> side).

> 69. BROCCOLI SOUP - 4 Servings

> 1 pound potatoes, diced

> 1 1/2 cups water

> 1 1/4 c skim milk

> 1 bay leaf

> 2 c broccoli, cut up

> 4 portions veggie ham, cubed

> 1/2 package frozen corn kernels

> black pepper

> Place potatoes in large saucepan. Add broth & milk & bay leaf.

Bring to

> a boil. Cover pan & simmer for 10 minutes. Add broccoli, veggie ham

&

> corn. Season with black pepper. Cover & simmer for 5 minutes more.

> Remove bay leaf & serve. Optional: skip the ham & serve with

favorite

> protein portion.

> 70. FALAFEL WITH CUCUMBER-TOMATO SALAD- 4 Servings Falafel Mix

> 1 large cucumber, diced

>  2 medium tomatoes, diced

> 2 tbsp lemon juice

> 1 tbsp olive oil

> fresh cilantro

> dash salt

> 2 pita pockets, divided into 4 triangles 4 tbsp hummus, divided

> Combine cucumber, tomato with lemon juice, olive oil, cilantro &

salt.

> Put salad in refrigerator. Spray non-stick skillet with low fat

cooking

> spray. Prepare falafel according to low fat instructions on package.

> Serve with cucumber-tomato salad, pita triangle & hummus.

> 71. LOW FAT HUMMUS

> 2 cloves garlic, minced

> 1 can garbanzo beans, drained

> 1/3 c tahini

> 3 tbsp lemon juice

> 1/3 c water

> 1/2 tsp salt

> 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

> Blend ingredients until smooth.

> 72. RUSSIAN CASSEROLE - 6 Servings

>  5 potatoes

>  1 onion, chopped

>  2 c chopped cabbage

>  2 c chopped cauliflower

> 1 can white kidney beans, drained & rinsed 6 tsp garlic, crushed

> 1/4 c chopped dill

> 2 tbsp light cream cheese

> 1/3 c plain low fat yogurt

> 8 slices veggie bacon, cooked & cut into pieces paprika, salt &

pepper

> Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Boil or microwave the potatoes until

> baked. Cool & remove the skins. Saute the onions until soft. Add the

> cabbage, cauliflower, and garlic, and saute until the cabbage and

> cauliflower are tender. Melt the cream cheese, and add to it the

yogurt.

> Add to the vegetable mixture. Fold in beans & veggie bacon. Salt &

> pepper to taste.   Slice the potatoes and place half the slices on

the

> bottom of a sprayed baking dish. Fill with the mixture. Cover with

the

> remaining potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 20 minutes.

Serve

> immediately.

> 73. INDIAN CHICKPEAS - 2 Servings

> 1 c chickpeas or garbanzo beans

> 1 tsp vegetable oil

> 1 small onion chopped

> 2 tsp cinnamon

> 1/2 tsp cloves

> 2 garlic cloves, crushed

> 1 green chili pepper, finely chopped

> 3/4 cup of chopped tomatoes, with juice

> 1 tsp garam marsala

> 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

> Soak chickpeas overnight, rinse, cook in water until tender. Drain.

> Reserve liquid. (Can also use canned beans & use water). In a frying

> saute onion in oil until translucent. Add cinnamon and cloves, cook

a

> few seconds. Add garlic and chili pepper and cook 5 minutes,

stirring.

> Add tomatoes and cook until mixture has thickened. Add the

chickpeas to

> the pan, mix well, cook 5 minutes. Pour the cooking liquid of the

> chickpeas or water into the pan and simmer for 25 minutes, until the

> liquid is gone. Sprinkle with the garam marsala and cilantro. Can be

> served hot or cold.

> 74. RAVIOLI SOUP - 4 Servings

> 13 oz frozen low fat cheese ravioli

> 1 can vegetable broth

> 1 medium carrot, cut into match stick strips 1 small zucchini,

diced

> 2 tsp fresh grated ginger

> 1/4 bunch watercress, tough stems removed 3 c cubed veggie ham

> Prepare ravioli as directed, drain. Heat broth & carrot strips to

> boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover & simmer 5

minutes.

> Stir in zucchini & ginger; heat to boiling over high heat. Add

veggie

> ham. Reduce heat to low. Cover & simmer 5 minutes or until

vegetables

> are tender. To serve, place watercress in 3 bowls, place ravioli in

> bowls with watercress. Spoon broth with vegetables over ravioli.

> 75. ITALIAN BEAN SOUP - 4 Serving

> 6 low fat veggie sausage patties, cooked & crumbled 2 medium

tomatoes,

> chopped

> 2 garlic cloves, minced

> 1 28 oz can plum tomatoes

> 2 cans broth

> 1 c northern beans

> 6 oz shell pasta

> 1/2 bag spinach, stems removed & leaves cut into 1 inch strips

> Heat large pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage & cook until brown

> (break up as you cook). Transfer to bowl. In same pan, add onions &

cook

> on medium heat until golden. Add garlic, cook 1 min. Stir in

tomatoes w/

> their juice, breaking up tomatoes. Add broth, beans and 2 cups of

water.

> Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover & simmer

30

> minutes. Add veggie sausage. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directs &

drain.

> Add spinach & pasta to soup. Serve hot.

> 76. BBQ BLACK BEAN CAKES - 2 Servings

> 2 15 oz. can black beans, unsalted

> 1/4 c green onions, finely chopped

> 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped

> 3 tsp minced garlic

> 1 tsp cumin

> 2 tbsp BBQ sauce

> 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs

>   dash of Tabasco sauce, optional

> Place rinsed and dried black beans into a medium sized bowl. Mash

beans.

> Add onion, cilantro, pepper, garlic, cumin, BBQ sauce and Tabasco.

Mix

> well. Separate mixture in half. Place bread crumbs on wax paper.

Roll

> bean mixture into bread crumbs. Form into 4 cakes. Coat outside with

> bread crumbs. Heat on a small skillet over medium heat, until brown.

> Serve with BBQ sauce on whole grain bun.

> 77. TWICE BAKED POTATOES - 4 Servings

> 4 Potatoes

> 4 portions of cottage cheese

> Steamed Broccoli

> low fat sour cream

> shredded low fat cheese

> Scrub potatoes. Pierce several times with a fork. Microwave on high

or

> cook in 375 degree oven until baked. Let cool. Cut potatoes in half

&

> scoop out the middle (leave skins with about 1/3 inch potato to

retain

> shape). Keep shells. In large bowl combine scooped potato with

cottage

> cheese & 1/4 c skim milk or soy milk. Beat until creamy. Stir in

> broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake in 375 degree oven for 25-30

> minutes.

> 78.STIR-FRY WITH PEPPERS & PEANUTS - 6 Servings small handful of

peanuts

> 1 tsp. peanut oil

> 1 package extra-firm light tofu, drained and cubed 2 medium cloves

> garlic, minced

> 2 tsp ground ginger

> 1 tbsp rice vinegar

> 1 tbsp soy sauce

> 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce

> 1 small onion, diced

> 1 each small green and red bell pepper, chopped 1 c sliced

mushrooms

> Roast peanuts in toaster oven or under broiler, stirring once or

twice,

> 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.

> In large skillet or wok, heat peanut oil over high heat. Add tofu

and

> stir-fry 5 minutes. Add half of garlic and half of ginger and stir-

fry 3

> minutes. Transfer to a plate. In small bowl, mix together vinegar,

soy

> sauce and chili sauce; set aside. In same skillet over medium-high

heat,

> stir-fry onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, remaining garlic and

remaining

> ginger, 5 minutes. Add water if needed. Stir up sauce and add to

> vegetables in skillet. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Add tofu and

> heat through, about 3 minutes. Serve hot sprinkled with roasted

peanuts.

> 79. MEXICAN BEAN SOUP - 4 Servings

> 1 chopped onion

> 1 crushed garlic clove

> 1 tbsp cumin

> 1 tbsp chili powder

> 1 can dark red kidney beans

> 1 can garbanzo beans

> 1 can tomato puree

> 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped

> 5 vegetable bouillon cubes

> 4 c. water

> 1 1/2 c. frozen corn

> 1 can chopped green chilies

> 2 tsp lime juice

> optional garnishes:

> fresh cilantro

> low fat sour cream or nonfat plain yogurt

> Saute onion, garlic, cumin, and chili powder in nonstick skillet

> (sprayed with cooking spray) until tender. In a colander, drain and

> rinse beans. Add half of each to onions. Combine the remaining

beans in

> a blender or food processor. Blend with tomato puree, then add to

the

> onion mixture. Add tomatoes, bouillon cubes, and water. Bring to a

boil,

> reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add corn and green chilies.

> Continue simmering for 15 minutes. Add lime juice. Serve

immediately.

> 80. SOBA TOFU & BROCCOLI - 4 Servings

> 2 c broccoli florets

> 8 ounces soba noodles

> 1 package extra firm light tofu, drained & cubed Sauce:

> 1 1/2 inches ginger, minced

> 1 medium garlic clove, chopped

> 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

> 1 tablespoon soy sauce

> 1/2 lime, juiced

> Steam broccoli. Cook noodles according to package directions. Saute

tofu

> in 1 or 2 tsp of oil until browned. Place the ginger, garlic &

cilantro

> leaves into a food process rand chop until fine. Add soy sauce, lime

> juice & olive oil. Blend until creamy. Toss the noodles with the

sauce

> to coat. Stir in the broccoli & tofu. Serve hot or cold.

> 81. CHILI - 4 Servings

> 1 onion, chopped

> 1 stalk celery, chopped

> 4 cloves garlic, minced

> 1 bell pepper, chopped

> 2 lbs. tofu chunks

> 2 tbsp. ground chili powder

> 1 tbsp cumin

> salt to taste

> 2 28 oz. cans tomatoes, with juice

> 6 oz. can tomato paste

> 2 cans. kidney beans or pinto beans

> Saute onions, celery, garlic, and bell pepper. Add tofu and saute

until

> browned. Add spices water, tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir. Bring

to a

> boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

> 82. CRISP TOFU AND GREENS

> 1 package extra firm light tofu

> 1/3 cup soy sauce

> 1/4 cup rice vinegar

> 2 tsp ginger

> 3 tbsp soy sauce

> 1/4 cup dry sherry

> 1/2 cup water

> 1/2 cup cornmeal

> 2 tsp oil

> 6 c chopped kale

> Gently squeeze as much liquid out of tofu as possible. Cut tofu into

> thick slices. Combine marinade ingredients and mix well. Marinate

tofu

> for at least 15 minutes. Dredge marinated tofu pieces in cornmeal

and

> fry over medium heat in 2 tsp oil. Remove and keep warm.   Combine

soy

> sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, soy sauce & sherry in a small bowl. In

a

> separate bowl mix the water and 1 tsp. cornstarch. Combine

cornstarch

> water with sauce. Stir-fry kale until just wilted but not mushy. Add

> sauce/cornstarch mix and stir-fry just until sauce is thickened.

Serve

> with tofu.

> 83. CUBAN TOFU SALAD - 4 Servings

> 1 lb firm tofu, drained & cubed

> salt, pepper, and paprika added to taste 1 lb potatoes

> 1 sweet apple, sliced

> 8 boiled egg whites

> 1/2 cup green peas, cooked until still slightly firm 1/2   red

onion,

> finely chopped

> Plain low fat yogurt

> about 2 tbsp dill weed

> vinegar, mustard

> Saute tofu over medium heat until golden brown and slightly chewy.

Drain

> on paper towels. Cut potatoes and sweet potatoes into cubes. Boil

until

> tender. Drain. Mix together tofu, potatoes, apple, half of the egg

> whites, peas, and onion. Add enough mayonnaise to make it creamy or

to

> taste. Add dill. Add enough vinegar and prepared mustard to give it

a

> tang. Garnish with additional egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika.

> 84. VEGGIE BURGERS - 4 Servings

> 1/2 c bulgur wheat

> 1 1/4 cups finely chopped mushrooms

> 1 1/2 c finely chopped carrots

> 2 c finely chopped onions

> 2 tsp minced garlic

> 1/2 cup sunflower seeds

> 1/3 cup chopped parsley

> 1 can garbanzo beans, drained

> 3 tbsp soy sauce

> 3 tbsp lemon juice

> 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

> 1/2 tsp salt

> 3/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

> 3/4 tsp ground cumin

> Put bulgur in a bowl of hot water, soak for 10 minutes or until

tender,

> drain well. Spray skillet with cooking oil and saute mushrooms,

carrots,

> onions, garlic until onion is translucent. Grind walnuts and

sunflower

> seeds, put into a bowl add bulgur. Mix sauteed vegetables with

parsley,

> chickpeas, soy sauce, lemon juice, cayenne, salt, pepper, and

cumin. Add

> to the sesame-bulgur mixture, mix well. Chill thoroughly to firm the

> mixture (at least 1 hour in the freezer, more in the refrigerator).

> Shape into patties, pat with oil, cook 4 minutes on each side, flip

> carefully with a wide spatula to keep from falling apart. Serve on

> toasted rolls with slices of tomato, sprouts, cottage cheese & a

little

> cucumber.

> 85. BLACK BEAN & RICE SALAD - 2 Servings 2 c brown rice, cooked &

cooled

> 1 can black beans, rinsed & drained

> 4 tomatoes, chopped

> 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

> 1/4 c low fat Italian dressing

> 1 tbp lime juice

> Salad mix

> Combine rice, beans, tomato, and parsley in large bowl. Pour

dressing

> and lime juice over rice mixture; toss. Serve on lettuce leaves.

> 86. CHINESE NO-MEAT BALLS - 3 Servings

> 1 pkg (14 ounce) beef-flavored soy crumbles 2 tsp minced fresh

ginger

> 1 clove garlic, minced

> 1 tbsp cornstarch

> 3 tsp rice vinegar

> 1 green onion, thinly sliced

> 1 tbsp soy sauce

> 1 c vegetable broth

> 1 tsp dark sesame oil

> 3 tsp ground ginger

> 1 clove garlic, minced

> Mix together the soy crumbles, 2 tsp fresh ginger and 1 clove

garlic.

> Form into 24 balls.   Brown the balls in a non-stick skillet over

> moderate heat. Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch, sugar, vinegar,

soy

> sauce and vegetable broth. Set aside. In a medium saucepan, heat

1/2 tsp

> of

> the sesame oil over moderate heat. Add the ginger and garlic and

cook

> briefly; do not let them brown. Stir in the vegetable broth mixture

and

> heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Mix in the green onions and

> remaining 1 tsp sesame oil and remove from heat. Pour the sauce

over the

> browned veggie meatballs. Serve warm with toothpicks. Serve with

> favorite carbs (a small noodle stir-fry with vegetables would be

nice).

> 87. CAJUN STEW - 4 Servings

> 1/2 c chopped onions

> 1 c chopped green bell pepper

> 3 tbsp soy flour

> 2 (14.5 oz.) cans broth

> 1 1/2 cup chopped tomato

> 1 (8 oz.) package soy sausage-style links 1 (8 oz.) package firm

tofu,

> drained, cubed 1 tsp crushed red pepper

> 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper

> 1 tsp ground cumin

> 1 tsp black pepper

> 2 tsp chili powder

> Saute onions and cook until slightly soft, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Add soy

> flour and stir constantly as flour starts to brown, about 2

minutes. Add

> cans of broth. Raise heat to high and add green pepper. Cover pot

and

> bring to a boil, about 3 minutes. Slice the soy links into 1/2-inch

> thick circles and add to soup pot along with tofu pieces, tomatoes

and

> all spices. Cover and boil until the green pepper is tender, about

3 to

> 4 minutes. Serve immediately with brown rice.

> 88. SPICY BURRITOS - 2 Servings

> 12 ounces soy burger crumbles

> 1 small can chopped green chilies

> 1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 1/2 tsp chili

powder

> 1 tsp crushed red pepper

> hot pepper sauce to taste

> Mix all ingredients in large skillet. Cook over medium heat until

heated

> throughout. Serve in wheat flour or corn tortillas with lowfat sour

> cream & salsa.

> 89. MANICOTTI - 4 Servings

> 1 c low fat ricotta cheese

> 1 1/2 c low fat cottage cheese

> 1 pkg frozen spinach, microwaved & drained 1/4 tsp salt

> 1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese

> 4 egg whites

> 1 jar pasta sauce

> 1 package manicotti noodles, cooked & cooled 1/2 c part skim

mozzarella

> cheese, shredded

> Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cottage

> cheese, spinach, parmesan cheese and egg whites. Mix well. With

kitchen

> scissors, cut cooked manicotti down the middle lengthwise. Fill

> manicotti noodles with ricotta/spinach mixture.   On the bottom of a

> 15 x 9-inch greased lasagna pan, spread 1 cup of pasta sauce. Lay

> manicotti tube (cut side down) in pan. Pour pasta sauce over

noodles.

> Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake 30 minutes covered & 10 minutes

> uncovered or until hot and bubbly. Let stand before serving.

> 90. MISO SOUP - 2-4 Servings

> 2 cloves garlic, mashed

> 1/4 c green onions, sliced

> 1 package firm tofu, drained & cubed

> 1 tsp fresh ginger root, grated

> 1/2 c carrots, thinly sliced

> 1/2 c mushroom, thinly sliced

> 2 tablespoons miso

> 1 tablespoon dry sherry, to taste

> 4 cups water

> Saute garlic until soft. Add onions, fresh tofu, ginger root,

carrots

> and mushrooms. Cook an additional 5-10 minutes, or until vegetables

are

> crisp tender. Dissolve miso in 1/4 cup of the water and add it to

the

> vegetables in the saucepan along with the remaining water and dry

> sherry. Reheat and serve. For variety, enjoy with sushi or a tofu

> teriyaki bowl.

> 91. BBQ TEMPEH - 2 Servings

> 16 ounces Tempeh

> 1 large onion, thinly sliced

> 1 large green pepper sliced

> 12 mushrooms

> 1 c barbecue sauce

> Cut the Tempeh into chunks. Steam over boiling water for 15 minutes.

> Marinate in BBQ sauce in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

Place

> on outdoor grill with onions, peppers and mushrooms and cook until

> browned. Baste frequently. Or bake in 350° F oven, covered, for 30

> minutes. Serve with favorite carbohydrate portion.

> 92. TEMPEH CHILI - 2 Servings

> 16 ounces Tempeh, cubed

> 1 large onion, diced

> 2 1/2 c tomato sauce

> 1/2 c shredded carrots

> 1/2 c frozen corn, thawed

> 3 tbsp chili powder

> 1 tbsp tamari

> 2 tsp garlic powder

> 1 tsp cumin

> Sauté Tempeh for about 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Add

> remainder of ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes.

> 93. LEMON TEMPEH - 4 Servings

> 1/4 c freshly squeezed lemon juice

> 1/8 c olive oil

> 1/4 teaspoon thyme

> salt & pepper to taste

> 16 ounces Tempeh

> 4 whole wheat hamburger rolls

> Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice,

> olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper for a marinade; set aside. Cut the

> Tempeh into pieces and steam for 15 minutes. In a 2-quart casserole

> dish, combine the Tempeh and the marinade. Refrigerate for at least

4

> hours. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Serve on the hamburger rolls.

> Garnish with lettuce and sliced tomatoes.

> 94. TEMPEH KABOBS - 3 servings

> 1/4 c tamari

> 1/4 c vinegar

> 2 tbsp lemon juice

> 1 tbsp fresh cilantro

> 2 tsp crushed garlic

> 8 ounces Tempeh, cut into cubes

> 2 red peppers, cut into strips

> 1 small zucchini, sliced

> 1 yellow summer squash, sliced

> 12 medium mushrooms

> 8 cherry tomatoes

> In a large jar, combine the tamari, vinegar, lemon juice, cilantro

and

> garlic for a marinade; Steam Tempeh for 15 minutes. Add the Tempeh

cubes

> and marinade, and refrigerate for 1 hour. In a large bowl, combine

the

> red pepper, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and tomatoes. On four

skewers,

> alternate the vegetables and Tempeh. Grill for 5-10 minutes, turning

> frequently and brushing with the marinade. Serve.

> 95. MEATLESS STROGANOFF - 3 Servings

> 2 c vegetable broth

> 1 vegetable bouillon cube

> 1 cup textured soy protein

> 1/2 small onion, diced

> 1 c chopped mushrooms

> 1 1/2 tbsp wheat flour

> 1/4 c sherry

> 1/2 c lowfat sour cream

> salt & pepper to taste

> Egg noodles

> Simmer textured soy protein in broth and bouillon for 5-7 minutes

until

> tender. Drain textured soy protein and save liquid. Saute onions

until

> transparent; add mushrooms and drained textured soy protein. Stir in

> flour until it is absorbed. Gradually add reserved liquid, stirring

> until thickened. Add sherry, salt, pepper, and sour cream; heat

> thoroughly without boiling. Prepare noodles as directed on package

and

> add to sauce.

> 96. UN-MEAT BALLS - 2-3 Servings

> 1/4 c tomato sauce

> 3 tbsp water

> 1 tsp soy sauce

> 2/3 c dry textured soy protein

> 1/2 c chopped mushrooms

> 1/4 cup chopped onions

> 1/2 c p grated zucchini

> 2 tsp crushed garlic

> 1 can soybeans, drained & mashed

> 1/2 tsp each basil & oregano

> salt & pepper to taste

> 3/4 c dry bread crumbs

> 1/3 c rolled oats

> Combine the tomato sauce, water, soy sauce and bring to a boil. Pour

> over the textured soy protein and set aside until ready to use.

Cook the

> mushrooms, onions, zucchini and garlic in a nonstick pan. Combine

the

> textured soy protein, cooked vegetables and remaining ingredients

in a

> mixing bowl. Mix together well. Form balls. Brown the balls in a

> nonstick skillet over medium heat. Serve with lowfat spaghetti

sauce.

> 97. RICE CASSEROLE - 4 Servings

> 1 c brown rice, uncooked

> 1 c dry textured soy protein   or 4 breakfast veggie sausage

patties,

> cooked & crumbled

> 1/2 tsp each oregano & basil

> 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 green bell pepper,

> chopped

> 2 c grated carrots

> 1 c water (if using TSP)

> 1 c tomato juice

> 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

> 1/2 c seasoned bread crumbs

> Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly coat baking dish with cooking spray.

> Layer rice, TSP, and garbanzo beans. Sprinkle the oregano and basil

over

> it, then layer the bell pepper and carrots. Combine the tomato

juice,

> water and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the liquid over the casserole.

> Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top. Cover the casserole tightly with

> foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours.

> 98. MEATLESS MEATLOAF - 6 Servings

> 1/2 c dry textured soy protein

> 6 veggie sausage patties, cooked & crumbled 3 egg whites

> 1/4 c chopped onion

> 1 c skim milk

> 1 tsp salt

> 1/2 tsp garlic powder

> 1/2 tsp each basil & oregano

> 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

> 1/2 tsp ground pepper

> 1/2 tsp dry mustard

> Rehydrate textured soy protein with 1/2 cup boiling water and let

sit 5

> minutes before mixing with sausage patties. Add the egg whites and

onion

> and mix well. Add the remaining ingredients and combine thoroughly.

> Place mixture into a loaf pan and bake at 350° F for 1 hour, until

> cooked through. Serve with half portion of steamed vegetables (or

other

> favorite carbohydrate portion).

> 99. MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO SOUP - 6 servings 2 tsp garlic, minced

> 1/2   small onion, chopped

> 5 c low-fat vegetable broth

> 5 c water

> 3 c textured soy protein

> 2 c uncooked brown rice

> 49. MEDITERRANEAN SOUP Cont.

> 2 tsp dried oregano, crumbled

> 2 cans (14 oz) diced tomatoes

> 1 c diced zucchini

> Saute garlic & onion until tender in large pot. Add broth, water,

> textured soy protein, brown rice and seasonings. Bring mixture to

boil;

> reduce heat and simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Add tomatoes and

zucchini;

> return to boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is

> tender. Serve.

> 100. SPICY TOFU PIZZA - 4 Servings

> 1 (12 oz.) package extra firm tofu, drained 1 tbsp Cajun spices

> Whole wheat bread dough (or lightly toasted pita bread for fast

> preparation)

> lowfat pizza sauce

> 2 (7 oz.) jars roasted red peppers, drained 1 c shredded lowfat

cheese

> Preheat oven to 450° F. Crumble tofu into bowl. Add spices. Marinate

> in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Roll out bread dough on a

> baking sheet and spread with pizza sauce. Top with crumbled tofu,

red

> peppers and cheese. Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until toppings are

heated

> throughout.

> 101. SOY BURGERS - 4 Servings

> 2 cans (15 ounces) soybeans

> 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

> 4 tbsp tomato paste

> 6 tsp minced garlic

> 1 tsp each oregano & basil

> 1 c oatmeal, uncooked

> 4 scoops protein powder

> Mash soybeans in large bowl with fork. Add all other ingredients

and mix

> until well blended. Divide into four balls and form each into patty.

> Cook in skillet coated with vegetable cooking spray until browned

well

> on each side. (Mixture can also be made into meatballs and cooked in

> oven). Serve with small carbohydrate portion (half a bun with

lettuce,

> tomato, pickle or steamed vegetables).

> 102. LENTIL STEW - 6 servings

> 1 pound dried lentils

> 2 tsp olive oil

> 1/2 small onion, chopped

> 3 tsp minced garlic

> 4 ounces tomato paste

> 6 cups fat-free broth

> 14 ounces stewed tomatoes, chopped, with juice 1 tsp salt

> 1 teaspoon cayenne

> 1/2 c broccoli florets

> 1/2 c cauliflower

> 1 red bell pepper, diced

> Rinse lentils. Saute onions and garlic in oil in a large pot; cook

until

> tender, 4-5 minutes. Add lentils and cook 1 minute, stirring. Add

tomato

> paste and cook 1 minute, stirring. Add broth, tomatoes, salt, and

> cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until

> lentils are soft, about 1 hour.   About 10 minutes before serving,

add

> vegetables. Serve. For variety, serve with salsa, nonfat sour cream

&

> low fat cheese.

> 103. SPINACH & SOYBEANS - 4 Servings

> 1 tsp oil

> 2 tsp crushed garlic

> 2 pounds spinach, stems removed, washed & dried 3 c shelled frozen

> soybeans

> 2 tbsp soy sauce

> 1 tsp sesame oil

> Heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic & cook for 1 minute. Stir in

> spinach and cook until it wilts (about 1 minute). Add frozen

soybeans,

> cover, and cook until heated through, about (4 minutes). Remove

cover

> and add soy sauce. Simmer about 2 minutes. Drizzle sesame oil over

dish

> & serve.

> 104. BAKED TOFU - 6 Servings

> 4 tbsp soy sauce

> 1 tbsp rice vinegar

> 2 tsp sesame oil

> 1 tsp five spice powder

> 2 pounds extra firm lite tofu, cut into 24 pieces 1/4 c sesame

seeds,

> optional

> Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, oil, and

spices

> in a baking dish.

> Place tofu in dish & coat with marinade (if using sesame seeds, coat

> tofu in seeds & place in dish again). Bake tofu 10 minutes, then

turn

> pieces over and continue cooking for 10-15 minutes or until

marinade is

> absorbed & the tofu is light brown. Serve with favorite carbohydrate

> side (stir fry red pepper strips, squash, and red onions with a

little

> vinegar & soy sauce or steam broccoli & carrots and serve with small

> side of rice).

> 105. THAI CURRY - 4 Servings

> 2 tsp oil

> 1 pound extra firm lite tofu, cut into cubes 1 tbsp ginger powder

> 2 tsp crushed garlic

> 1/2 c light coconut milk

> 3/4 c water

> 2 tsp red curry paste

> dash of salt

> 1 large sweet potato, peeled & cubed

> 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded & cut into strips fresh basil

> Heat oil in skillet. Add tofu & cook on medium until golden brown

(about

> 7 minutes). 55. THAI CURRY Cont.

> Remove tofu. Add ginger & garlic to empty pan & cook for 30

seconds. Add

> coconut milk, water, paste & salt. Add sweet potato & bell pepper.

> Cover, reduce heat & simmer until vegetables are done (about 10-15

> minutes). Return tofu to pan & simmer until sauce thickens (about 2

> minutes). Garnish with basil.

> 106. GLAZED TOFU - 4 Servings

> 1 pound extra firm lite tofu, cut into 8 slabs 1/2 c orange juice

> 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

> 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

> 2 tsp olive oil

> Combine juice, syrup & vinegar in a small bowl. Heat oil in a large

> skillet. Add tofu & cook until golden brown (5-8 minutes). Turn &

cook

> on other side. Add orange juice mixture to pan & simmer, turning

tofu

> once, until liquid is a thick syrup, about 2 minutes. Serve with

> favorite carbohydrate (small side of brown rice & veggies - try

steamed

> squash & zucchini or stir fry carrot matchsticks with peapods & bean

> sprouts).

> 107. SOYBEAN INDIAN DISH - 4 Servings

> 1 pound red potatoes, diced

> 3 c frozen shelled soybeans

> 1 tbsp oil

> 1 tbsp cumin

> 1 tbsp mustard seeds

> 1 small onion, chopped

> 1 tbsp ginger powder

> 4 tsp crushed garlic

> 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

> Boil water in a large saucepan. Add potatoes & salt to taste. Cook

10

> minutes. Stir in soybeans & cook until tender (about 1 minute).

Drain &

> set aside. Heat oil in large skillet. Add cumin & mustard seeds &

cook

> until seeds stop popping (about 1 minute).   Add onion & cook about

2

> minutes. Add ginger & garlic & cook for 30 more seconds. Add

potatoes &

> soybeans to skillet & cook for about 2 more minutes. Stir in

cilantro &

> serve with pita triangles.

> 108. TEMPEH STIR FRY - 4 Servings

> 8 ounces tempeh, cubed

> 1 tbsp soy sauce

> 1 tbsp dry sherry

> 2 tbsp hoisin sauce

> 2 tbsp rice vinegar

> 2 tbsp water

> 2 tsp sesame oil

> 2 red bell peppers, sliced thin

> 1 c snow peas

> 3 tsp crushed garlic

> Combine soy sauce & sherry. Place tempeh cubes in soy sauce mix &

set

> aside.

> Combine hoisin sauce, vinegar & water. Set aside. Heat oil in large

> skillet. Add tempeh & stir fry until golden brown (about 3 minutes).

> Remove. Add peppers to skillet, cover & & cook until slightly soft

(about

> 3 minutes). Add snow peas & garlic; stir fry for another minute.

Return

> tempeh to pan with hoisin mixture. Stir fry until everything is

heated

> through. Serve with half portion of brown rice.

> 109. SPINACH SALAD - 4 Servings

> 1 package baked tofu, sliced

> 1 pound asparagus, ends removed, cut into pieces 1 red onion,

sliced

> 1 red bell pepper, sliced

> 2 tsp olive oil

> 1/2 pound fresh spinach, rinsed, stemmed, patted dry, torn into

> bite-sized pieces

> 2 tbsp lemon juice

> 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

> 3 tsp crushed garlic

> 1 tbsp olive oil

> 1 c sunflower seeds, toasted in dry skillet

> Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place asparagus, onions & red peppers

in

> large pan. Drizzle with olive oil; salt & pepper to taste. Stir to

coat

> & roast for 40-45 minutes. Combine lemon juice, mustard, garlic,

oil &

> sunflower seeds.

> Place spinach & baked tofu in a bowl. Add warm vegetables. Pour

> sunflower dressing over salad. Toss & serve immediately.

> 1100. ORANGE TOFU STIR FRY - 4 Servings 1 pound extra firm lite

tofu,

> drained & cubed 1 tbsp soy sauce

> 4 tsp sesame oil

> grated orange zest & juice of 1 orange

> 4 tsp crushed garlic

> 1 c snow peas

> 1 c carrots, cut into matchsticks

> Combine soy sauce, 2 tsp sesame oil, zest & juice in small bowl &

set

> aside.

> Heat 2 tsp sesame oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add

tofu

> & cook until brown. Add vegetables, orange sauce & garlic. Stirfry

until

> vegetables are crisp-tender. Serve with half portion of steamed

brown

> rice.

> INDEX

> BREAKFAST

> 1. HEALTHY QUICHE

> 2. CHEESE MUFFINS

> 3. APPLE MUFFINS

> 4. BANANA SMOOTHIE

> 5. CHEESE BLINTZES

> 6. ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAKFAST SANDWICH

> 7. LOW FAT WAFFLES

> 8. COTTAGE CHEESE PANCAKES

> 9. BLUEBERRY CREPES

> 10. OATMEAL PANCAKES

> 11. FAST FRITTATA

> 12. VEGGIE BREAKFAST PIE

> 13. VEGGIE OMELET

> 14. FRENCH TOAST

> 15. VEGGIE SAUSAGE BURRITO

> 16. BEAN BREAKFAST BURRITO

> 17. PINEAPPLE-BANANA MOUSSE

> 18. FRUIT & YOGURT PARFAIT

> 19. PEACHES & RICOTTA

> 20. EGG PIZZA

> LUNCH

> 21. FAST PIZZA

> 22. TERIYAKI RICE BOWL

> 23. CHILI

> 24. ROLL UPS

> 25. QUESADILLAS with Spanish rice

> 26. VEGGIE CHEF SALAD

> 27.BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALSA

> 28. VEGGIE COBB SALAD

> 29. VEGGIE TURKEY SALAD

> 30. NAAN PITAS

> 31. VBLT Sandwich

> 32. BAGEL SANDWICH

> 33. ITALIAN SANDWICH

> 34. SPICY BEAN TORTILLAS

> 35. SUSHI

> 36. HOT DELI HOAGIES

> 37. SPLIT PEA SOUP

> 38. SEITAN PITAS

> 39. HOT SOUTHWESTERN ROLL UPS

> 40. FRUIT SALAD

> 41. FALAFEL & PITA

> 42. PORTOBELO SANDWICH

> 43. FRIED RICE

> 44. RED BEANS & RICE

> 45. ZUCCHINI BOATS

> 46. VEGGIE HOT DOGS & BAKED POTATO CHIPS

> 47. TOFU JERKY

> 48. HONEY NUGGETS

> 49. GOLDEN BAKED BEANS

> 50. MOCK EGG SALAD

> DINNER

> 51. LOW FAT VEGGIE JOES

> 52. STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS

> 53. LENTIL SOUP

> 54. ARTICHOKE SOUP

> 55. BEAN TACOS

> 56. LASAGNA

> 57. TOFU FAJITAS

> 58. CALZONES

> 59. BEAN ENCHILADAS

> 60. VEGGIE BURGERS & FRIES

> 61. STIR-FRY & NOODLES

> 62. THAI STIR-FRY

> 63.ORANGE STIR-FRY

> 64. SPICY PASTA

> 65. PASTA alla CARBONARA

> 66. BAKED GARLIC POTATOES

> 67. ONE-POT PASTA1

> 68.SCRAMBLED COTTAGE CHEESE

> 69. BROCCOLI SOUP

> 70. FALAFEL WITH CUCUMBER-TOMATO SALAD

> 71. LOW FAT HUMMUS

> 72. RUSSIAN CASSEROLE

> 73. INDIAN CHICKPEAS

> 74. RAVIOLI SOUP

> 75. ITALIAN BEAN SOUP

> 76. BBQ BLACK BEAN CAKES -

> 77. TWICE BAKED POTATOES

> 78.STIR-FRY WITH PEPPERS & PEANUTS

> 79. MEXICAN BEAN SOUP

> 80. SOBA TOFU & BROCCOLI

> 81. CHILI

> 82. CRISP TOFU AND GREENS

> 83. CUBAN TOFU SALAD

> 84. VEGGIE BURGERS

> 85. BLACK BEAN & RICE SALAD

> 86. CHINESE NO-MEAT BALLS

> 87. CAJUN STEW

> 88. SPICY BURRITOS

> 89. MANICOTTI

> 90. MISO SOUP

> 91. BBQ TEMPEH

> 92. TEMPEH CHILI

> 93. LEMON TEMPEH

> 94. TEMPEH KABOBS

> 95. MEATLESS STROGANOFF

> 96. UN-MEAT BALLS

> 97. RICE CASSEROLE

> 98. MEATLESS MEATLOAF

> 99. MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO SOU

> 100. SPICY TOFU PIZZA

> 101. SOY BURGERS

> 102. LENTIL STEW

> 103. SPINACH & SOYBEANS

> 104. BAKED TOFU

> 105. THAI CURRY

> 106. GLAZED TOFU

> 107. TEMPEH STIR FRY

> 108. SOYBEAN INDIAN DISH

> 109. SPINACH SALAD

> 110. ORANGE TOFU STIR FRY

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