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Ranch Bread

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Vegan MoFo, Day 11

Happy Veteran’s Day!

It also happens to be the first snow of the season:

Ranch Bread -- Epicurean VeganAnd you thought ranch flavor was just for salads or dips. It’s for bread, too! This recipe is so simple—I used the basic quick bread recipe that I used for the green chili bread. It’s a great basis for quick breads–just add some of your favorite flavors and seasonings.  I served this with the Cheezy Kale and White Bean Soup and it made a great fall meal.

INGREDIENTS:
3 C flour
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp chives
1/2 tsp dill
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 C Tofutti sour cream
1 C almond milk
2 Tbs olive oil

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 and lightly grease a 9″ loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, parsley, chives, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Add the sour cream, milk, and oil; combine well and transfer to the loaf pan.

Ranch Bread -- Epicurean VeganBake 40-45 minutes. Let cool on a rack, then slice and enjoy!

Savory Tofu and Sauteed Apples

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Savory Tofu and Sauteed Apples -- Epicurean VeganThis was a very sweet and savory meal—the flavors meshed so beautifully together. I made enough for leftovers, but the recipe can easily be split in half. The original recipe is from Whole Foods, but I deviated off their version a little.

INGREDIENTS:
Marinade:
4 Tbs balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs agave
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
The rest:
2-14 ounce pkgs extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
1 med onion, sliced thin
5 large mushrooms, cut quartered
1 large carrot, sliced thin
2 Tbs Earth Balance margarine
5 Grannie-Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
Parsley, garnish

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400. Combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, agave nectar, garlic, oregano, thyme, sea salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.

Cut tofu into 16 equal slices.

Savory Tofu and Sauteed Apples -- Epicurean Vegan

Pierce the tofu in several places with a fork to allow the flavor of the marinade to penetrate. Pour balsamic mixture over tofu and marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
Savory Tofu and Sauteed Apples -- Epicurean Vegan
Transfer tofu to a shallow 15-inch baking pan. Add onion, mushrooms and carrots. Pour balsamic marinade over tofu and vegetables, brushing to coat everything.

Savory Tofu and Sauteed Apples -- Epicurean VeganCover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes. Turn the tofu and continue to bake an additional 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare apples. In a skillet over medium heat, heat the margarine. Add the apple slices and sauté until tender and lightly browned but not mushy, about 10 to 15 minutes.

The original recipe says to serve apples alongside the tofu as a side, but I highly recommend eating them together–very, very good! I also served Near East brand pilaf, Mushroom and Herb flavor:

Enjoy!

Savory Tofu Spread

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Savory Tofu Spread -- Epicurean VeganYum. That’s all I really have to say. Okay, really yummy. This is now one of my new favorite appetizer spreads–you would think this is loaded with cream cheese or goat cheese–it’s so creamy and flavorful. Like cookie dough, I’d like to just eat it with a spoon.

INGREDIENTS:
1 medium yellow onion, roughly cut (not sure what this looks like, so I just chopped it up–going in a food processor anyway).
3 whole garlic cloves, peeled
1 tsp salt
3/4 C vegetable broth, divided
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp sage
1/2 tsp minced fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
12 oz extra firm tofu (not silken)
1/4 C light or white miso
1 tsp lemon juice (optional–I added it for a little extra flavor)

DIRECTIONS:
In a saute pan, combine onion, garlic, salt, and 1/4 C vegetable broth until onion starts to soften and turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add thyme, sage, rosemary, basil, oregano, pepper, nutmeg, and remaining 1/2 cup vegetable broth.

Savory Tofu Spread -- Epicurean VeganCover and cook until liquid evaporates and onion and garlic are very soft and light brown, about 20 minutes (for me, this took only 10 minutes). Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

Savory Tofu Spread -- Epicurean VeganAdd the tofu, miso, and cooled onion mixture to a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth. This is where I added the teaspoon of lemon juice. Makes 2-1/2 cups.

Serve with crackers, hearty bread like toasted slices of a baguette or vegetables. Enjoy!

Recipe source: The Vegan Table

Crispy Tofu Slices with Orange Dipping Sauce

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Crispy Tofu Slices with Orange Dipping Sauce -- Epicurean VeganHoly…mackerel, I have never seen 8oz of tofu disappear so fast. This is was outstanding–I just wish I had made more! The recipe is from The Kind Diet and are so easy to make. The slightly sweet orange dipping sauce gives these a dessert, or even a breakfast quality. They practically melt in your mouth.

INGREDIENTS:
1-8oz pkg savory-flavored baked tofu (I used Westsoy Sesame Peanut flavored and the picture only shows about 1/4 of that)
1/2 C corn flour
1/2 C brown rice flour
Safflower oil
2/3 C orange juice
1/3 C maple syrup

DIRECTIONS:
Cut the baked tofu into slices about 1/4″ thick. Mix the flours together in a shallow bowl. Pour enough oil into a large skillet to cover the bottom of the pan with a thin layer and heat over medium heat. Dip each of the tofu strips into the flour mixture, coating well on all sides. Place the tofu strips in the skillet, and cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 3 mins per side. Transfer the fried tofu strips to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Stir together the orange juice and syrup in a small bowl. Serve the tofu strips with the dipping sauce along side.
So delicious!
There was quite a bit of leftover flour, so I saved it for another batch, but I would recommend using 2 packages of tofu because there was also quite a bit of sauce left, too. With the orange juice and maple syrup dipping sauce, it would be delish for breakfast. Or try a tamari and brown sugar combo, or teriyaki sauce…the possibilities are really endless and I can’t wait to make more!

Recipe source: The Kind Diet

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