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Sweet Potato, Kale and Black Bean Fajitas

March 16, 2011 by epicureanvegan

Sweet Potato, Kale and Black Bean Fajitas - Epicurean VeganI’mmmm baaaacckkk! And boy, does it feel good. I had an amazing conference experience that you can read about at Folsom’s 93 and then a fabulous respite up in the mountains where we got to spend time with some great friends and just relax. It was the perfect opportunity to try out a new recipe from my friend at Tried and Tasted Recipes and it was absolutely delicious! I will be making this again and again. It makes quite a bit, as we fed about 8 and still had leftovers.

INGREDIENTS:
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch cubes (I used 2)
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 large red onion, diced
10 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1 large bunch of kale, rinsed and roughly chopped
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (I used 1-1/2 cans)
2 tsp ground cumin, divided (I recommend more)
1 tsp ancho chili powder (again, I suggest adding more)
Freshly ground salt and pepper
8 tortillas
Optional ingredients: Cilantro, Tofutti sour cream, vegan shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheeze, guacamole

DIRECTIONS:
In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add 6 cloves of minced garlic; saute 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and peppers, and saute another 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 tsp of the cumin and the ancho chili powder. Turn to medium heat and cook for 10 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.

In a smaller saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic. Add the beans and kale; stir once and cover for 2-3 minutes, or until the kale has cooked down. Season with the rest of the cumin and more salt and pepper.

Sweet Potato, Kale and Black Bean Fajitas - Epicurean VeganServe a scoop or two of each mixture onto warmed flour tortillas with Tofutti sour cream, cilantro, cheeze, and guacamole. You won’t be disappointed—they are outstanding!

Sweet Potato, Kale and Black Bean Fajitas
 
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This recipe comes from my friend at Tried and Tasted Recipes and it was absolutely delicious! I will be making this again and again. It makes quite a bit, as we fed about 8 and still had leftovers.
Author: Epicurean Vegan
Ingredients
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into ¼ inch cubes (I used 2)
  • 2 red bell peppers, diced
  • 1 large red onion, diced
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 1 large bunch of kale, rinsed and roughly chopped
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (I used 1-1/2 cans)
  • 2 tsp ground cumin, divided (I recommend more)
  • 1 tsp ancho chili powder (again, I suggest adding more)
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper
  • 8 tortillas
  • Optional ingredients: Cilantro, Tofutti sour cream, vegan shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheeze, guacamole
Directions
  1. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add 6 cloves of minced garlic; saute 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and peppers, and saute another 5 minutes. Stir in ½ tsp of the cumin and the ancho chili powder. Turn to medium heat and cook for 10 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a smaller saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic. Add the beans and kale; stir once and cover for 2-3 minutes, or until the kale has cooked down. Season with the rest of the cumin and more salt and pepper.
  3. Serve a scoop or two of each mixture onto warmed flour tortillas with Tofutti sour cream, cilantro, cheeze, and guacamole. You won't be disappointed---they are outstanding!
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Filed Under: Dinners Tagged With: black beans, cilantro, easy, fajitas, kale, Mexican, Sweet potatoes, tofutti, Vegan, vegetarian

Open-Faced TVP Burgers & Sweet Potato Fries with Truffle Oil

February 5, 2011 by epicureanvegan

Open-Faced TVP Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries with Truffle Oil -- Epicurean VeganI’ve been intrigued for some time now with TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) and so I bought some from the bulk section of my natural grocer’s. I pretty much winged it and found that the process of making a veggie burger is quite simple—not much of a mystery. I ended up with some delicious burgers that tasted fresh, flavorful, and home cooked. They have a meatloaf quality to them, so the Husband went with just ketchup on his. I went all out with spinach, a vegan cheese slice, tomato, avocado, and drizzled with vegan ranch dressing. I made 6 large patties, but feel free to halve the recipe, or even freeze the extra ones. And don’t forget . . . TVP contains the same amount of protein as meat and has no fat!

INGREDIENTS:
Burgers:
2 C TVP
2 C vegetable broth
3/4 C quick oats
1/2 C flour
1/2 C nutritional yeast
1 Tbs wheat germ
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp Ancho chili powder
1 tsp salt
2 Tbs ketchup
6 tsp egg replacer powder + 8 Tbs water
1/2 C onion, chopped fine
1/2 C green bell pepper, chopped fine
Other: “burger” fixings: tomato, avocado, lettuce/spinach, vegan ranch, cheese, etc.

Open-Faced TVP Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries with Truffle Oil -- Epicurean Vegan

Sweet Potato Fries:
1-2 medium sweet potato or yams. sliced into fries
Olive oil
Truffle oil
Celtic Sea Salt

DIRECTIONS:
For the burgers, boil the vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Stir in the TVP, cover, and remove from the heat for 5 minutes.

Open-Faced TVP Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries with Truffle Oil -- Epicurean VeganWhisk together the egg replacer powder and water; set aside. Combine all the dry ingredients, onion, and bell pepper  in a large mixing bowl. Add the TVP, ketchup, and egg-replacer to the dry ingredients and combine well.

Open-Faced TVP Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries with Truffle Oil -- Epicurean VeganShape into patties and place on a baking sheet that will fit in the fridge. Chill covered with plastic wrap for 30-90 minutes. I’d say the longer the better, to give some time to firm up. They won’t cook down much at all, so consider thickness as you make the patties.

Open-Faced TVP Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries with Truffle Oil -- Epicurean VeganThis would be a good time to make the fries . . .see below.

Once the patties are ready, spray a flat skillet or pan with some cooking spray. You can also grill these over medium heat, but I didn’t want to mess with the grill.  About 5-7 minutes per side over medium heat.

Open-Faced TVP Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries with Truffle Oil -- Epicurean VeganServe open-faced or on a bun with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

For the fries, combine them in a large bowl, drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1-2 teaspoons of truffle oil, and sprinkle generously with the sea salt. Layer onto a baking sheet lined with foil.

Open-Faced TVP Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries with Truffle Oil -- Epicurean Vegan

Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes. Check often, as they may need more or less time.

Open-Faced TVP Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries with Truffle Oil -- Epicurean Vegan

Filed Under: Dinners Tagged With: meatloaf, open-faced, Sweet potatoes, truffle oil, TVP, Vegan, vegan burger, veggie burger

Avocado & Cranberry Mustard Turkey Wraps with Sweet Potato Fries

May 5, 2010 by epicureanvegan

Avocado and Cranberry Mustard Turkey Wraps with Sweet Potato Fries -- Epicurean VeganThis is a simple and quick meal and I love the Cranberry-Mustard sauce–perfect for any sandwich or wrap.

INGREDIENTS:
Wraps:
1/2 C Dijon mustard
1/2 C cranberry sauce
6 wraps or tortillas
12 slices Smart Deli turkey
6 slices vegan chese
3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced lengthwise (I think 1-2 avocados is plenty)
Salt to taste
Fries:
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into fries
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 Tbs olive oil

DIRECTIONS:
For the wraps:

Whisk together mustard and cranberry sauce. Warm the wraps briefly, then spread cranberry mustard sauce equally over the wraps. Then place 2 turkey slices on each wrap, a slice of cheese and top with avocado slices.

Avocado and Cranberry Mustard Turkey Wraps with Sweet Potato Fries -- Epicurean VeganFor the fries: Preheat the oven to 400. Whisk together the oil, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over potatoes and coat thoroughly. Place on a foil-lined pan and bake for 30 minutes.  Enjoy!

Recipe source (wraps): Living Without

Filed Under: Dinners, Lunches Tagged With: fries, Smart Deli, Sweet potatoes, turkey, Vegan, wraps

Spicy Sweet Potato Hash

March 24, 2010 by epicureanvegan

Spicy Sweet Potato Hash -- Epicurean VeganThis recipe, from Vegan Planet, is great for leftover sweet potatoes, but if you don’t have any, it’s certainly easy enough to make this recipe. Just peel and dice 2 medium sweet potatoes, layer onto a lightly oiled baking sheet and cook for 15-20 mins at 375.

Spicy Sweet Potato Hash -- Epicurean VeganYou can also serve this hash in a flour tortilla with some salsa and vegan shredded cheese…yum!

INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 2 medium-sized ones)
1 Tbs olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 frozen veggie burgers, thawed and chopped or crumbled (6oz of Boca Meatless Crumbles would work well, too or 2 Tofurky Italian sausages–basil and sun dried tomato flavor, diced)
1/4 tsp cayenne, or to taste
Salt and ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell peppers, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 mins. Add the potatoes, veggie burgers (I zapped the burgers in the microwave for about a  minute–I’d go with 30 seconds, then chop or crumble them), cayenne and salt and pepper to taste.

Spicy Sweet Potato Hash -- Epicurean VeganCook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 10 mins. Enjoy!

Recipe source: Vegan Planet

Filed Under: Breakfasts Tagged With: brunch, dairy-free, hash, Sweet potatoes, Vegan

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