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This little twist on the traditional pasta dish is delicious and nutritious!
Red Sauce
Vegan Parmesan Cheese
Make The Sauce
Make the Vegan Cheese
Add all ingredients to a food processor and mix until a fine meal is achieved. Store in fridge to keep fresh for several weeks.
Prepare and Cook the Squash
Cook The Whole Wheat Pasta
Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium pot. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt and the pasta. Cook for about 10 minutes but check for doneness at 8 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Place the cooked pasta in a large bowl and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
Add the squash noodles to the bowl with the pasta. Toss to combine.
Divide pasta mixture evenly among plates. Top with desired amount of sauce and sprinkle with “cheese.” Enjoy!
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Almost everyone loves Pad Thai but most of the time we have to go out to eat or order take-out to enjoy it. Why not try making it at home? This delicious recipe from Minimalist Baker replaces traditional rice noodles with carrot “noodles,” collard greens, thinly sliced bell pepper and cabbage. Talk about eating more plants! Of course, there’s nothing wrong with eating noodles for most of us but all these vegetables are loaded with tons of nutrients for your improved health! This recipe is fast and easy too.
1. If serving with tofu: Add tofu to a small mixing bowl and season with tamari, chili garlic sauce (or pepper flake), and turmeric. Stir and set aside.
2. Add all sauce ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, onions, cabbage, bell pepper, and 1 Tablespoon tamari. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring and tossing frequently.
4. Add tofu to a corner of the pan and sauté until slightly browned, stirring frequently, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Add carrots and collard greens and remaining 1 Tablespoon tamari and stir. Sauté for 2 minutes.
6. Then add Pad Thai sauce and ginger.
7. Sauté over medium heat until warmed through and collards are slightly wilted, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
8. Divide between serving plates and enjoy. Serve as is or with peanut sauce, crushed peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges. Serves 2 as an entrée or 4 as a side.
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The poor potato has gotten a bad rap in the health world because of it’s high position on the glycemic scale. But potatoes are actually a very good source of vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, and dietary fiber. Eaten in moderation and without gobs of butter and sour cream, potatoes can be an important part of a healthy plant-based diet.
This potato salad is lighter and better for you than the traditional version. Olive oil replaces mayonnaise and lots of vegetables are added to increase the nutritional value and improve the taste! Serve room temperature or cold.
Ingredients
8-10 red bliss potatoes (organic is best), cut into quarters or bite-sized chunks
2/3 cup corn
1 celery stalk, chopped into 1/4″ pieces
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 avocado, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 zucchini, julienned (excluding seeds)
3-4 cups mixed greens
10 large fresh basil leaves, chiffonade (plus a few small ones for garnish)
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 heaping teaspoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon honey-Dijon mustard
Instructions
To a medium saucepan add the potatoes and cover completely with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil then reduce the heat to cook the potatoes at a simmer. Cook for 8-12 minutes until they’re soft, tender, and creamy; until just tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from heat, drain and set aside in a large bowl.
While the potatoes are cooking make the dressing. Add all dressing ingredients to a bowl or large measuring cup and whisk til thoroughly combined. Set aside.
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn and season with cumin, sea salt and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes stirring just enough to keep the corn from sticking to the pan but allowing it to brown. Once the corn is golden brown set aside to cool then mix with the potatoes.
Once the potatoes and corn are slightly cooled add the celery and about 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Toss gently to coat. Mix in the basil then do a taste test and add more dressing and seasoning if desired. Be sure to save some dressing for the greens.
Arrange the Salad
Place a ring of the greens around the outside of the bowl leaving a hole in the center. Then make a small bed of the zucchini strips in the center of the greens. Sprinkle the cherry tomatoes over the greens. Arrange avocado slices around the circle of greens. Season generously with salt and pepper and drizzle lightly with the remainder of the dressing.
Add the prepared potato mixture to the center and sprinkle with a few small basil leaves. Enjoy your beautiful creation!
Before serving mix the greens and potatoes together.
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