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Vegan Twice-Baked Potatoes

May 20, 2012 by epicureanvegan

I should clarify: Once nuked, once baked. This is another kid creation that The Seventh Grader took on. It was one of those nights I forced the family to fend for themselves and this is what the 13-year-old wanted. With very little instruction, he made dinner in about 20 minutes. He a genius. (He takes after me, you know). He may have gotten a little heavy handed with the Tofutti sour cream and (vegan) bacon bits, but who wouldn’t? I stole a bite and wow! He’s cooking next time!

INGREDIENTS: (He made one potato, so I’m giving you the gist–you can figure it out for more than one) 😉
1 russet potato
1/4 C vegan sour cream
1 Tbs vegan margarine
1/8 to 1/4 C vegan cheddar shreds
Dash or two of garlic salt
Dash (or several) of veggie bacon bits
Paprika
I think some chopped chives or green onions would be great, too.

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375. Cook the tater in the microwave. (Be sure to fork it several times first). Once it’s soft, cut it in half and scoop out the innards. Be careful not to puncture the skin.

Transfer to a bowl and add the other ingredients, except the paprika. Mix together thoroughly.

Fill each potato skin evenly with the filling.

Bake for 12-15 minutes. If you want to brown the top, place under the broiler for a minute or two. Enjoy!

Vegan Twice-Baked Potatoes

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Serves: 1

Ingredients

1 russet potato
¼ C vegan sour cream
1 Tbs vegan margarine
⅛ to ¼ C vegan cheddar shreds
Dash or two of garlic salt
Dash (or several) of veggie bacon bits
Paprika
I think some chopped chives or green onions would be great, too.

Directions

Preheat oven to 375. Cook the tater in the microwave. (Be sure to fork it several times first). Once it's soft, cut it in half and scoop out the innards. Be careful not to puncture the skin.
Transfer to a bowl and add the other ingredients, except the paprika. Mix together thoroughly.
Fill each potato skin evenly with the filling.
Bake for 12-15 minutes. If you want to brown the top, place under the broiler for a minute or two. Enjoy!

Field Roast and Veggie Tacos

May 18, 2012 by epicureanvegan

I’ve used Field Roast in breakfast burritos, so why not tacos? ( As you can see, I had a taco fiesta foul with one of the shells, but it worked out ok. 🙂 ) Somehow, zucchini reproduced in my fridge so I had to use some of them up—they’re ideal for tacos. I also had some chipotle-flavored olive oil from Rocky Mountain Olive Oil Company—the perfect opportunity to use it.

INGREDIENTS:
1 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp garlic, minced
4 Field Roast Chipotle-flavored veggie sausages, thawed and crumbled
4 med zucchinis, cut into sticks
2 red bell peppers, sliced
Corn taco shells
All the other fixings: vegan cheddar shreds, vegan sour cream, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and salsa

DIRECTIONS:
In a skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic. Add the onions, and cook 4-5 minutes.

Next, add the zucchini, peppers, and Field Roast. You don’t necessarily have to add the sausages at this point since it’s only a matter of heating them through, but I like to get the flavors incorporated with the veggies early on.

Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for about 20 minutes, or until tender. I like to cover and let the steam help cook the veggies. Serve with your favorite taco fixings and enjoy!

Field Roast and Veggie Tacos

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Ingredients

1 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp garlic, minced
4 Field Roast Chipotle-flavored veggie sausages, thawed and crumbled
4 med zucchinis, cut into sticks
2 red bell peppers, sliced
Corn taco shells
All the other fixings: vegan cheddar shreds, vegan sour cream, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and salsa

Directions

In a skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic. Add the onions, and cook 4-5 minutes.
Next, add the zucchini, peppers, and Field Roast. You don't necessarily have to add the sausages at this point since it's only a matter of heating them through, but I like to get the flavors incorporated with the veggies early on.
Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for about 20 minutes, or until tender. I like to cover and let the steam help cook the veggies. Serve with your favorite taco fixings and enjoy!

Avocado and Pinto Bean Enchiladas

April 18, 2012 by epicureanvegan

These are probably some of the tastiest enchiladas I’ve had. The original recipe is from eat, drink & be vegan. I made a couple of minor changes because I couldn’t find one of the ingredients, added some green chilies, but also made a bigger batch (inadvertently). Her recipe yielded 10-12 enchiladas, but I ended up with 17—if my pan was bigger, I would have got 18. I’m glad that I bought extra enchilada sauce because of this. I’m not sure if I just didn’t fill the tortillas up enough, but I definitely had lots of filling left over after the first dozen tortillas. In any case, they were delicious. I was really intrigued with the 1/2 cup of cashew pieces the recipe requires and I have to tell you, they’re fabulous—they add just a little crunch. I highly recommend using them. Below is how I made these, but click on the above link for the original recipe.

INGREDIENTS:
16-18 corn tortillas
1 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp garlic, minced
1 C onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp Ancho chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2-1/2 C mushrooms, sliced
1 can pinto beans, drained
1/2 C cashews, chopped
2 Tbs lime juice
2 avocados, peeled and pitted
1-1/4 tsp salt
2 19 oz cans enchilada sauce
1 small can diced green chilies, mild or hot
Optional ingredients: Daiya cheese, cilantro, and vegan sour cream

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic. Add the onions, chili powder, cumin, allspice, the 1/4 tsp of salt, and the pepper. Saute for about 3 minutes.

Add the mushrooms, beans, and cashews and cook another 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes.

Meanwhile, mash the avocado with the 1-1/4 tsp of salt in a bowl, or use the food processor. The avocados I had weren’t completely ripe so I used the food processor. I probably got them a little too mashed, but it turned out just fine.

Stir in half a can of one of the enchilada sauces and the green chilies, into the avocado mixture.

Blend the avocado mixture with the onion/mushroom mixture. At this point, I heated some water in my steam pot to steam the tortilla shells. Place a tortilla one at a time in the pot–it’ll only take about 15-20 seconds per side to steam the tortilla. Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce from the first can on the bottom of a 15″ baking dish (you can also use some from the other can. I also started out with a 9×13 and realized it wasn’t going to be big enough, so I added an 8×8″ baking dish). Fill each tortilla with about 4-5 tablespoons of filling, roll up, and place fold-side down in the pan. Repeat. Pour the remaining sauce on top.

Cover and bake 16-18 minutes. Remove the foil and top with cheese (if using) and bake another 10-12 minutes.

Top with cilantro and sour cream. Enjoy!

Avocado and Pinto Bean Enchiladas

These are probably some of the tastiest enchiladas I've had. The original recipe is from eat, drink & be vegan. I made a couple of minor changes because I couldn't find one of the ingredients, added some green chilies, but also made a bigger batch (inadvertently). Her recipe yielded 10-12 enchiladas, but I ended up with 17---if my pan was bigger, I would have got 18. I'm glad that I bought extra enchilada sauce because of this. I'm not sure if I just didn't fill the tortillas up enough, but I definitely had lots of filling left over after the first dozen tortillas. In any case, they were delicious. I was really intrigued with the ½ cup of cashew pieces the recipe requires and I have to tell you, they're fabulous---they add just a little crunch. I highly recommend using them. Below is how I made these, but click on the above link for the original recipe.

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Ingredients

16-18 corn tortillas
1 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp garlic, minced
1 C onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp Ancho chili powder
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp allspice
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
2-1/2 C mushrooms, sliced
1 can pinto beans, drained
½ C cashews, chopped
2 Tbs lime juice
2 avocados, peeled and pitted
1-1/4 tsp salt
2 19 oz cans enchilada sauce
1 small can diced green chilies, mild or hot
Optional ingredients: Daiya cheese, cilantro, and vegan sour cream
Top with cilantro and sour cream. Enjoy!

Directions

Preheat oven to 400. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic. Add the onions, chili powder, cumin, allspice, the ¼ tsp of salt, and the pepper. Saute for about 3 minutes.
Add the mushrooms, beans, and cashews and cook another 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes.
Meanwhile, mash the avocado with the 1-1/4 tsp of salt in a bowl, or use the food processor. The avocados I had weren't completely ripe so I used the food processor. I probably got them a little too mashed, but it turned out just fine.
Stir in half a can of one of the enchilada sauces and the green chilies, into the avocado mixture.
Blend the avocado mixture with the onion/mushroom mixture. At this point, I heated some water in my steam pot to steam the tortilla shells. Place a tortilla one at a time in the pot--it'll only take about 15-20 seconds per side to steam the tortilla. Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce from the first can on the bottom of a 15" baking dish (you can also use some from the other can. I also started out with a 9x13 and realized it wasn't going to be big enough, so I added an 8x8" baking dish). Fill each tortilla with about 4-5 tablespoons of filling, roll up, and place fold-side down in the pan. Repeat. Pour the remaining sauce on top.
Cover and bake 16-18 minutes. Remove the foil and top with cheese (if using) and bake another 10-12 minutes.

More Fun with Ramen

March 20, 2012 by epicureanvegan

You may remember that The Seventh Grader likes to experiment in the kitchen, particularly using ramen noodles. Recently, he came up with a new creation: Ramen Nests. After cooking the noodles, he sprayed a muffin tin with cooking spray and divided the noodles into four nests. After baking for a few minutes, he then added some chopped spinach, Daiya cheese, and his own array of spices such as garlic salt and pepper. He then baked them a bit more. They were quite delicious! What a cheap appetizer! (4 nests for about $0.20) Such a culinary genius! 😉

Vegan Scalloped Yams and Zucchini

March 10, 2012 by epicureanvegan

I found myself with several yams and sometimes, I don’t always know what to do with them. So why not scalloped potatoes? I threw in some zucchini and onions, and topped it with some Daiya and panko. Delicious!

INGREDIENTS:
2 large yams, peeled and sliced thin
1 small onion
1 med zucchini, sliced, then quartered
1 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp garlic, minced
2-1/2 Tbs arrowroot
1/4 C nutritional yeast
2 C almond milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbs rosemary
1/4 C panko
Vegan cheddar shreds

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350. Boil the yams in a large soup pot for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and garlic. Add the onions and cook 3-4 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook until softened. Add the seasonings.

Whisk together the milk, arrowroot, and nutritional yeast. Pour it into the skillet with the onions and zucchini. Stir continuously until the sauce begins to thicken.

Layer half of the yams into an 8″ baking dish. Pour half of the onion mixture on top and spread evenly around. Layer on the rest of the yams, then the mixture. Top with some cheese.

Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with the panko and bake another 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!

Vegan Scalloped Yams and Zucchini

I found myself with several yams and sometimes, I don't always know what to do with them. So why not scalloped potatoes? I threw in some zucchini and onions, and topped it with some Daiya and panko. Delicious!

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Ingredients

2 large yams, peeled and sliced thin
1 small onion
1 med zucchini, sliced, then quartered
1 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp garlic, minced
2-1/2 Tbs arrowroot
¼ C nutritional yeast
2 C almond milk
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 Tbs rosemary
¼ C panko
Vegan cheddar shreds

Directions

Preheat oven to 350. Boil the yams in a large soup pot for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and garlic. Add the onions and cook 3-4 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook until softened. Add the seasonings.
Whisk together the milk, arrowroot, and nutritional yeast. Pour it into the skillet with the onions and zucchini. Stir continuously until the sauce begins to thicken.
Layer half of the yams into an 8" baking dish. Pour half of the onion mixture on top and spread evenly around. Layer on the rest of the yams, then the mixture. Top with some cheese.
Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with the panko and bake another 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!

Gluten & Soy-Free Pizza with Caramelized Onions

March 6, 2012 by epicureanvegan

Crash Test Vegetarian posted a pizza recipe with caramelized onions. It took me back because we used to always put caramelized onions on our pizza, along with toasted walnuts and (at the time) Gorgonzola cheese. Oh, how things have changed! It got me craving our old pizza recipe. I decided to change things up though with other ingredients, but those onions were a must!

INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Pizza Dough Mix (see my earlier review)
1 large onion, sliced
2 Tbs olive oil
1/4 to 1/3 C balsamic vinegar
1 tsp sugar
Toppings: sliced mushrooms, chopped spinach, tomato slices, vegan cheese shreds

DIRECTIONS:
Prepare the crust according to package instructions (it will need to rise for 20 minutes). To caramelize the onions, heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onions and cook until they tenderize and start to turn brown.

Drizzle balsamic vinegar and sugar on the onions, and combine thoroughly. Cook until brown and shriveled.

Layer your toppings on the prepared pizza crust (Bob’s Red Mill makes (2) 12″ or (1) 16″). Bake for 15-18 minutes. Enjoy!

Gluten & Soy-Free Pizza with Caramelized Onions

Crash Test Vegetarian posted a pizza recipe with caramelized onions. It took me back because we used to always put caramelized onions on our pizza, along with toasted walnuts and (at the time) Gorgonzola cheese. Oh, how things have changed! It got me craving our old pizza recipe. I decided to change things up though with other ingredients, but those onions were a must!

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Ingredients

1 pkg Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Pizza Dough Mix (see my earlier review)
1 large onion, sliced
2 Tbs olive oil
¼ to ⅓ C balsamic vinegar
1 tsp sugar
Toppings: sliced mushrooms, chopped spinach, tomato slices, vegan cheese shreds

Directions

Prepare the crust according to package instructions (it will need to rise for 20 minutes). To caramelize the onions, heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onions and cook until they tenderize and start to turn brown.
Drizzle balsamic vinegar and sugar on the onions, and combine thoroughly. Cook until brown and shriveled.
Layer your toppings on the prepared pizza crust (Bob's Red Mill makes (2) 12" or (1) 16"). Bake for 15-18 minutes. Enjoy!

Easy Tostadas

January 23, 2012 by epicureanvegan

This is one of those no-brainer meals that when you need something quick and easy, these fit the bill. The Seventh Grader, always helpful when it comes to cooking (but not cleaning) makes this even easier to throw together.

INGREDIENTS:
1 bag Boca crumbles (or other veggie crumbles of your choice)
1 can refried beans
1/2 large onion, dicced
1 Tbs olive oil
1 pkg taco seasoning
8-12 tostada shells
All the fixins’: vegan sour cream, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cilantro, vegan cheddar shreds, and salsa.

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Cook the onion and cook 3-5 minutes. Add the Boca crumbles and cook until heated through. Add the can of refries and combine well. In a small cup, prepare the seasoning mix according to the package instructions and stir into the bean/Boca mixture. Place the tostada shells on a baking sheet and warm for 3-5 minutes. Layer on some of the bean mixture along with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Easy Tostadas

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Ingredients

1 bag Boca crumbles (or other veggie crumbles of your choice)
1 can refried beans
½ large onion, dicced
1 Tbs olive oil
1 pkg taco seasoning
8-12 tostada shells
All the fixins': vegan sour cream, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cilantro, vegan cheddar shreds, and salsa.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Cook the onion and cook 3-5 minutes. Add the Boca crumbles and cook until heated through. Add the can of refries and combine well. In a small cup, prepare the seasoning mix according to the package instructions and stir into the bean/Boca mixture. Place the tostada shells on a baking sheet and warm for 3-5 minutes. Layer on some of the bean mixture along with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Tortilla Lasagna

January 6, 2012 by epicureanvegan

This was a smash hit with the family. The original recipe is from the Jan/Feb issue of Vegetarian Times, but I made a few changes and added some ingredients, such as green onion, cilantro, and black olives. Personally, if those three ingredients aren’t in a Mexican dish like this, don’t bother. Just saying . . . I really liked using flour tortillas, but feel free to use the corn variety, especially if you’d like to make a gluten-free version.

INGREDIENTS:
6, 8-inch flour tortillas
1 Tbs olive oil
1 small onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 Tbs chili powder (I used 1 Tbs ground cumin)
2 tsp ancho chile powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 C strained tomatoes, divided (I used a can of crushed tomatoes)
1, 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 med chayote, peeled and diced or 2 med zucchinis, diced (I went with the zucchinis)
1/2 C fresh or frozen corn kernels
1-1/2 C Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (I used a mix of Daiya cheeses)
Optional ingredients: (totally worth it)
black olives, green onion, guacamole, Tofutti sour cream, salsa

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in the spices and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Add 1-1/2 cups of the tomatoes, black beans, zucchini, corn, and 1/2 cup of water. Season with salt and pepper, if you’d like.

Cover and cook 10 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender. Meanwhile, place the tortillas on a large baking sheet and toast them for 5 minutes, turning once. Then, coat a 2″ deep by 8″ round cake pan with cooking spray and pour 1/4 cup of the tomatoes on the bottom and spread around. Lay one tortilla on the bottom; top with about 3/4 cup of the bean mixture and some cheese.

Repeat four more times, then top with last tortilla.

Spread the remaining tomatoes over the top and sprinkle on the last of cheese. If using, top with green onion and black olives.

Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, or until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted.

Top with some diced avocados or guacamole, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of Tofutti sour cream. Enjoy!

Tortilla Lasagna

This was a smash hit with the family. The original recipe is from the Jan/Feb issue of Vegetarian Times, but I made a few changes and added some ingredients, such as green onion, cilantro, and black olives. Personally, if those three ingredients aren't in a Mexican dish like this, don't bother. Just saying . . . I really liked using flour tortillas, but feel free to use the corn variety, especially if you'd like to make a gluten-free version.

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Ingredients

6, 8-inch flour tortillas
1 Tbs olive oil
1 small onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 Tbs chili powder (I used 1 Tbs ground cumin)
2 tsp ancho chile powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 C strained tomatoes, divided (I used a can of crushed tomatoes)
1, 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 med chayote, peeled and diced or 2 med zucchinis, diced (I went with the zucchinis)
½ C fresh or frozen corn kernels
1-1/2 C Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (I used a mix of Daiya cheeses)
Optional ingredients: (totally worth it)
black olives, green onion, guacamole, Tofutti sour cream, salsa

Directions

Preheat oven to 350. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in the spices and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Add 1-1/2 cups of the tomatoes, black beans, zucchini, corn, and ½ cup of water. Season with salt and pepper, if you'd like.
Cover and cook 10 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender. Meanwhile, place the tortillas on a large baking sheet and toast them for 5 minutes, turning once. Then, coat a 2" deep by 8" round cake pan with cooking spray and pour ¼ cup of the tomatoes on the bottom and spread around. Lay one tortilla on the bottom; top with about ¾ cup of the bean mixture and some cheese.
Repeat four more times, then top with last tortilla.
Spread the remaining tomatoes over the top and sprinkle on the last of cheese. If using, top with green onion and black olives.
Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, or until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
Top with some diced avocados or guacamole, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of Tofutti sour cream. Enjoy!

Zucchini and Kale Breakfast Frittata

January 4, 2012 by epicureanvegan

I haven’t made a breakfast frittata/casserole in a while and I was craving one. Plus, I had veggies that needed to get eaten before they went beyond the point of recognition. Loaded with some of my favorite veggies, I could have eaten the entire pan.

INGREDIENTS:
1 Field Roast sausage, Italian-style, thawed and crumbled
4 green onions, sliced
3-4 C torn kale (I used a red boar kale)
1 small zucchini, sliced thin
6-8 mushrooms, sliced
1 C crackers
1/3 C vegan cheddar shreds
1 small tomato, diced
1 Tbs olive oil
1 tsp garlic, minced

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic. Add the Field Roast, zucchini, and green onion. Cook until the zucchini begins to soften, 3-4 minutes.

Add the mushrooms and kale; cook another few minutes, or until the kale begins to wilt. Because kale is a heartier green, it doesn’t cook down as fast as spinach or chard. Crumble the crackers into the bottom of a pie plate and sprinkle half the cheese on top.

Pour the veggie mix into the pie plate.

Top with remaining cheese and the diced tomatoes.

Cover with foil and bake for 12-15 minutes. If you want crispier kale, cook uncovered. Enjoy!

Zucchini and Kale Breakfast Frittata

I haven't made a breakfast frittata/casserole in a while and I was craving one. Plus, I had veggies that needed to get eaten before they went beyond the point of recognition. Loaded with some of my favorite veggies, I could have eaten the entire pan.

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Ingredients

1 Field Roast sausage, Italian-style, thawed and crumbled
4 green onions, sliced
3-4 C torn kale (I used a red boar kale)
1 small zucchini, sliced thin
6-8 mushrooms, sliced
1 C crackers
⅓ C vegan cheddar shreds
1 small tomato, diced
1 Tbs olive oil
1 tsp garlic, minced

Directions

Preheat oven to 350. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic. Add the Field Roast, zucchini, and green onion. Cook until the zucchini begins to soften, 3-4 minutes.
Add the mushrooms and kale; cook another few minutes, or until the kale begins to wilt. Because kale is a heartier green, it doesn't cook down as fast as spinach or chard. Crumble the crackers into the bottom of a pie plate and sprinkle half the cheese on top.
Pour the veggie mix into the pie plate.
Top with remaining cheese and the diced tomatoes.
Cover with foil and bake for 12-15 minutes. If you want crispier kale, cook uncovered. Enjoy!

Swiss Chard Gratin

December 29, 2011 by epicureanvegan

Holy moly! Has Christmas come and gone? Where was I? Well, I certainly wasn’t blogging. I planned to, but to be honest, the dishes I made came out less-than-stellar. I was really disappointed. I was thrilled to use the Whole Foods Recipe App for my ipad, but I think the only thing exciting about the recipes I chose, was how they looked on the app. 🙁 Oh well, not a big deal. I did, however, receive Vegan Holiday Kitchen from a friend, so next Christmas, I’ll be prepared.

I wasn’t about to give up on Whole Foods and their fabulous app. It’s quite amazing, actually—check it out. So here’s how it went down tonight . . . I received 2 gorgeous bunches of organic Swiss chard from Green Buffalo Food Company this afternoon and I immediately clicked on the trusty app. There’s a section called “On Hand” where you plug in what ingredient(s) you have it’ll show you what they’ve got. Plus, you can narrow it down to only show you vegan or vegetarian recipes using that ingredient.

There were so many choose from such as Chard with Sherry Vinegar and Walnuts and Mushroom, Chard and Caramelized Onion Tacos. I decided on the Gratin, which I had to veganize, but that was a breeze. I served it with some pilaf and rolls, making it a night of side dishes. This recipe certainly restored my faith in WF’s recipes. I added mushrooms to this recipe and I’m glad I did–they are ideal for a dish like this. Even using three bunches of chard or some added kale would have been good, too.

INGREDIENTS:
2-3 bunches Swiss chard leaves, chopped
6-8 mushrooms, sliced
1 C water
1 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs Earth Balance margarine, more for baking dish
1 C almond milk
2 Tbs flour
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/3 C Daiya mozzarella
1 Tbs panko (or vegan breadcrumbs)

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350. In a large pot, add the water and chard; cook over medium heat. I used tongs to constantly stir the chard. After 3-4 minutes, or the chard is tender, drain (but reserve 1/4 C of the water) and set aside. In the same pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, whisk in the flour and stir constantly for a minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and reserved cooking water; whisk until thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Stir in 1/2 of the Daiya cheese, then remove from the heat. Stir in the mushrooms and chard.

Butter an 8″x8″ baking dish and pour the chard mixture in, topping it with the remaining cheese and the breadcrumbs.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Vegan Twice-Baked Potatoes

Field Roast and Veggie Tacos

Avocado and Pinto Bean Enchiladas

More Fun with Ramen

Vegan Scalloped Yams and Zucchini

Gluten & Soy-Free Pizza with Caramelized Onions

Easy Tostadas

Tortilla Lasagna

Zucchini and Kale Breakfast Frittata

Swiss Chard Gratin

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