Red Lentil Pasta Sauce

by Alex Vance Ingredients 1 onion 1tbsp olive oil 3 garlic cloves 3/4 cup veggie stock 1/2 cup lentils 1 large tomato chopped, or tomato sauce equivalent 1/4 tsp cinnamon, salt, and black pepper 1/2 cup toasted cashews or almonds for a topping Directions Fry the onions and then garlic in a big pan, then [...]

Mujadara

by Alex Vance Ingredients 2 cups yellow/white onions 1 cup brown lentils 3/4 cup long grain basmati rice 4-5 cups water 1 tbs salt 2 tbs cumin Directions If you’re in a hurry, saute the onions for 6-7 mins. Otherwise, caramelize them by sauteeing them until they are golden brown and start to melt. (15-25 [...]

Easy Chana Masala

by Alex Vance Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas in water 1/2 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp olive oil juice from one lemon, (approx 2 tbsp ) 1/2 tsp curry powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garam masala (optional) 1 large bunch of spinach or two handfuls, rinsed and broken [...]

Vegan Jalapeno Garbanzo Patties

Hummus

Measurement Conversion Note: 400 grams is about 2 cups

Chickpea Hazelnut Roast

Ingredients 4 medium carrots, finely chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 2 cups (about 1/2 lb.) hazelnuts (filberts) 1 TBS. untoasted sesame oil 2 TBS fresh organic lemon juice 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas 2 TBS soy sauce 1 tsp.marjoram parchment paper Food processor [...]

Chickpea curry (chana masala)

Serves 4-6 Ingredients 4 cups cooked chickpeas 3 tomatoes 1 medium onion 2 cloves garlic 1 inch piece of ginger ｾ cup coconut milk 1 TBS curry powder 1 tsp turmeric powder sea salt, to taste Directions 1. Dice the onion and tomatoes. 2. Peel and finely chop the garlic or press it through a [...]

Chickpeas with Lemon Pecan Sauce

Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients 2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained 2/3 cup pecans 1 Tbs. chickpea miso Juice of 2 small organic lemons 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped into small pieces Food processor Directions Chop the roasted red peppers into small pieces and set aside. You can roast the [...]

Oven Baked Portobello Mushrooms

Ingredients 6 portobello mushrooms 1/3 cup olive oil 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar 1/8 cup soy sauce 4 cloves garlic 2 TBS dried tarragon Parchment paper Directions Clean the portobello mushrooms. Remove the stems and save for making soup stock. Peel the garlic cloves, cut off the ends and press through a garlic press. Mix together [...]