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Roasted Veggies and Baked Tofu with Sesame-Ginger Rice

April 5, 2010 by epicureanvegan

Roasted Veggies and Baked Tofu with Sesame-Ginger Rice -- Epicurean VeganThis was one of those “clean-out-the-fridge” meals that despite the different flavors, meshed extremely well together. I had an abundance of fresh vegetables in the crisper (I swear they multiplied in there) and some baked tofu. Add some pilaf and there you go–an easy, satisfying and healthy meal.

INGREDIENTS:
Any veggies you want. I cut up (thickly): asparagus, red onion, green and yellow bell peppers, and mushrooms. If using potatoes, I recommend cooking them a bit first since they take longer to cook. Other ideas: zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, or brussel sprouts. I coated them with some olive oil, salt, pepper, dried thyme and dried rosemary.

Roasted Veggies and Baked Tofu with Sesame-Ginger Rice -- Epicurean Vegan2 pkgs Westsoy Baked Tofu, Italian Garlic & Herb flavor
1 C snow peas, cut into 1″ pieces
Near East brand Sesame-Ginger Pilaf

Roasted Veggies and Baked Tofu with Sesame-Ginger Rice -- Epicurean Vegan

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400. Line a large baking sheet with foil and placed prepared vegetables on the pan and bake for about 20-25 mins. Potatoes can take about 40-45 mins. The rice took about 20 mins and in the meantime, I diced up the tofu and added it to a large skillet over medium heat and a tiny bit of olive oil. After a couple of minutes, I added the snow peas. Saute until tofu is golden brown. Enjoy!

Roasted Veggies and Baked Tofu with Sesame-Ginger Rice -- Epicurean Vegan

Filed Under: Dinners Tagged With: asparagus, baked tofu, rice, roasted vegetables, snowpeas, Vegan, vegetarian

Pasta with Asparagus and Lemon Sauce

February 15, 2010 by epicureanvegan

Pasta with Asparagus and Lemon Sauce -- Epicurean VeganChances are, you already have the ingredients for this light and easy meal. You can also add your favorite other veggies like broccoli, tomatoes or mushrooms. It’s a pretty versatile meal; just customize to suit your veggie tastes. It’s also a breeze to make, so you’ll have time to throw together a salad and maybe even some garlic toasts.

INGREDIENTS:
1-2 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 C chopped fresh parsley
3/4 C coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/2 C white wine
1/2 C lemon juice
1/4 C soy milk
1 to 1-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 bunch asparagus, chopped into 2″ pieces
8-oz spaghetti

DIRECTIONS:
Steam the asparagus–about 15 mins. Cook pasta according to package instructions.  Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet and add the garlic, parsley and red pepper and cook for 3-4 mins. Add the steamed asparagus and saute for another 3 mins . Add the white wine and lemon juice–simmer until about 1/2 of the juices are cooked off. Stir in the soy milk and cook for 1 min. Stir in basil and cook a few minutes more.

Pasta with Asparagus and Lemon Sauce -- Epicurean VeganToss with the pasta and if desired, top with vegan Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Filed Under: Dinners Tagged With: asparagus, fast and easy, lemon, Pasta, Vegan

Tarragon Pasta with Roasted Asparagus

January 21, 2010 by epicureanvegan

Tarragon Pasta with Roasted Asparagus -- Epicurean VeganThis is a wonderful take on pasta salads. With the flavor of the roasted asparagus, the baked tofu and shallots, there’s no need for a heavy, rich mayo-sour cream dressing. The lemon juice and cayenne dressing is the perfect accompaniment to the other flavors. I just made a couple of small changes to the recipe for convenience, but I’ll list the original recipe and my changes.

INGREDIENTS:
8 oz rotini pasta (I used about 16oz because I just didn’t think 8oz was quite enough)
1/4C plus 1 Tbs olive oil
1 lb thin asparagus, bottoms trimmed (I cut them into about 1 1/2″ pieces as well)
Salt and pepper
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
Cayenne, to taste (I used about 1/8 of a tsp)
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 shallots, minced
1 large, ripe yellow tomato, seeded and diced (I used a large roma tomato)
8 oz baked tofu, cut into small cubes (I used Westsoy’s Garlic and Herb baked tofu–so yummy)!
2 Tbs minced fresh tarragon leaves

DIRECTIONS:
Cook pasta until al dente, 8-10 mins. Drain and rinse under cold water. Place in a large bowl, toss with 1 tsp of the olive oil and set aside. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place the asparagus on a lightly oiled baking sheet, season with salt and pepper to taste, drizzle with 1 tsp of the olive oil. Roast until soft and lightly browned, about 10 mins. Set aside and cool. (I did this while the pasta was cooking). In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, salt and cayenne to taste. Whisk in the remaining olive oil until well blended and pour over the pasta. Add the bell pepper, shallots, tomato, tofu and tarragon and toss to combine well. Divide among 4 individual plates and top with the asparagus. Serve immediately. (I added the asparagus with the other ingredients). Enjoy!

Tarragon Pasta with Roasted Asparagus -- Epicurean VeganRecipe source: Vegan Planet

Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: asparagus, pasta salad, tarragon, tofu, Vegan

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