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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!

Couscous and Roasted Asparagus Salad

September 6, 2011 by epicureanvegan

This salad is great because it can be served hot or cold—perfect for a pot luck or feeding a crowd.

INGREDIENTS:
1-3/4 C Israeli/pearl couscous (I used a mixture of whole wheat and regular)
2 shallots, minced
2-1/2 C vegetable broth
3 green onions, sliced
1 small bunch asparagus, cut into 1″ pieces
2 tomatoes, diced
1/2 C pumpkin seeds, toasted
zest from one medium lemon
Dash of cinnamon
2 Tbs fresh basil, minced
2 Tbs Earth Balance margarine
1 Tbs garlic
White pepper, black pepper, and salt
Olive oil

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 425. In a small bowl combine the asparagus, black pepper, salt, and enough oil to coat the asparagus. Line a baking sheet with foil; layer on the asparagus and roast for 10 minutes. Set aside and let cool.

Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan, melt the margarine and add the shallots and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until the shallots begin to brown. Add the couscous and combine with the shallots. Pour in the broth, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Dry-toast the pumpkin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until they begin to brown.

Remove from the heat and stir in the zest, basil, and cinnamon. Transfer to a bowl and stir in green onions, asparagus, and tomatoes. If serving cold, cover and chill for a few hours and stir in the pumpkin seeds before serving. If serving warm, stir the seeds in now. Season with white pepper and salt. Enjoy!

Couscous and Roasted Asparagus Salad

This salad is great because it can be served hot or cold---perfect for a pot luck or feeding a crowd.

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Ingredients

1-3/4 C Israeli/pearl couscous (I used a mixture of whole wheat and regular)
2 shallots, minced
2-1/2 C vegetable broth
3 green onions, sliced
1 small bunch asparagus, cut into 1" pieces
2 tomatoes, diced
½ C pumpkin seeds, toasted
zest from one medium lemon
Dash of cinnamon
2 Tbs fresh basil, minced
2 Tbs Earth Balance margarine
1 Tbs garlic
White pepper, black pepper, and salt
Olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 425. In a small bowl combine the asparagus, black pepper, salt, and enough oil to coat the asparagus. Line a baking sheet with foil; layer on the asparagus and roast for 10 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan, melt the margarine and add the shallots and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until the shallots begin to brown. Add the couscous and combine with the shallots. Pour in the broth, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Dry-toast the pumpkin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until they begin to brown.
Remove from the heat and stir in the zest, basil, and cinnamon. Transfer to a bowl and stir in green onions, asparagus, and tomatoes. If serving cold, cover and chill for a few hours and stir in the pumpkin seeds before serving. If serving warm, stir the seeds in now. Season with white pepper and salt. Enjoy!

Quick Gazpacho Soup

July 18, 2011 by epicureanvegan

This refreshing soup is great not only for the summer, but for a reboot, too! You can actually juice these ingredients, but I decided to use the food processor.

INGREDIENTS:
4 large tomatoes, chopped
1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped into big pieces
2 celery stalks, cut into large pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into large pieces
1/4 C red onion, chopped
1/2 C fresh parsley
1/2 C fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
Add the onion, bell pepper, parsley, cilantro, and celery to the food processor. Process until smooth. Add the cucumber and tomatoes and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, if you’d like. Enjoy!

Makes about 5 cups.

Quick Gazpacho Soup

This refreshing soup is great not only for the summer, but for a reboot, too! You can actually juice these ingredients, but I decided to use the food processor.

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Ingredients

4 large tomatoes, chopped
1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped into big pieces
2 celery stalks, cut into large pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into large pieces
¼ C red onion, chopped
½ C fresh parsley
½ C fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper (optional)

Directions

Add the onion, bell pepper, parsley, cilantro, and celery to the food processor. Process until smooth. Add the cucumber and tomatoes and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, if you'd like. Enjoy!
Makes about 5 cups.

Bok Choy Skillet Supper

March 24, 2011 by epicureanvegan

Okay . . . way better than last night’s catastrophe. This recipe is in the latest issue of Vegetarian Times but I made just a couple of changes based on what I had at home. My only suggestion would be to steam the bok choy separately (defeating the purpose of a 0ne-pan meal) but I found that when I steamed them much longer than the recipe says and they still were crunchy, it’s worth using another pan. I love bok choy and I don’t cook with it nearly as much as I ought to. VT also informed me that it is packed full of vitamin C, carotenoids, and phytonutrients that strengthen the immune system and may help reduce the risks of some cancers. What a bonus!

INGREDIENTS:
2 tsp garlic-flavored olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
8-oz button mushrooms, sliced (I left them whole and used jarred)
8 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (I chopped one tomato as I somehow ended up with a ton)
2 shallots, finely chopped (1/4 C)
1 C bulgur (I used couscous)
1 C mushroom broth (I used vegetable broth)
1 sprig fresh thyme, plus 1 tsp thyme leaves
4 small bok choy, halved

DIRECTIONS:
Heat 1 tsp garlic oil in a skillet over med-high heat. Add the mushroom and saute 5 minutes, or until browned.I added about 1/2 tsp of minced garlic as well.

Transfer to a bowl or plate. Add the tomatoes and cook for a couple of minutes; add to the mushrooms. In the skillet, add the remaining 1 tsp of oil and stir in the shallots; saute 2-3 minutes. Stir in the couscous and thoroughly coat with oil. Add the broth, thyme sprig, and 1-1/2 cups of water. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, stir, reduce heat to med-low, and cover for 5 minutes.

(If not steaming the bok choy separately) arrange the stalks on top of the couscous in a pinwheel fashion. (Gotta make it look pretty.) Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the thyme leaves, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Drizzle with the garlic oil. This dish is full of flavor and taste—not to mention vital nutrients. Enjoy!

Bok Choy Skillet Supper

Okay . . . way better than last night's catastrophe. This recipe is in the latest issue of Vegetarian Times but I made just a couple of changes based on what I had at home. My only suggestion would be to steam the bok choy separately (defeating the purpose of a 0ne-pan meal) but I found that when I steamed them much longer than the recipe says and they still were crunchy, it's worth using another pan. I love bok choy and I don't cook with it nearly as much as I ought to. VT also informed me that it is packed full of vitamin C, carotenoids, and phytonutrients that strengthen the immune system and may help reduce the risks of some cancers. What a bonus!

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Ingredients

2 tsp garlic-flavored olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
8-oz button mushrooms, sliced (I left them whole and used jarred)
8 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (I chopped one tomato as I somehow ended up with a ton)
2 shallots, finely chopped (1/4 C)
1 C bulgur (I used couscous)
1 C mushroom broth (I used vegetable broth)
1 sprig fresh thyme, plus 1 tsp thyme leaves
4 small bok choy, halved

Directions

Heat 1 tsp garlic oil in a skillet over med-high heat. Add the mushroom and saute 5 minutes, or until browned.I added about ½ tsp of minced garlic as well.
Transfer to a bowl or plate. Add the tomatoes and cook for a couple of minutes; add to the mushrooms. In the skillet, add the remaining 1 tsp of oil and stir in the shallots; saute 2-3 minutes. Stir in the couscous and thoroughly coat with oil. Add the broth, thyme sprig, and 1-1/2 cups of water. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, stir, reduce heat to med-low, and cover for 5 minutes.
(If not steaming the bok choy separately) arrange the stalks on top of the couscous in a pinwheel fashion. (Gotta make it look pretty.) Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the thyme leaves, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Drizzle with the garlic oil. This dish is full of flavor and taste---not to mention vital nutrients. Enjoy!

Tomato and Cheez Souffle

March 2, 2011 by epicureanvegan

We’ve all heard about disasters involving souffles, but this is one souffle that’s pretty difficult to screw up. This comes from The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook and it really can’t get any easier than this. The recipe calls for a 2-quart baking or souffle dish. A square 8″ baking dish is 2 quarts, but I soon realized that the sides need to be higher. I ended up using less bread and tomatoes, but the same amount of sauce. Next time I’ll use a bigger baking dish, but it still came out amazing. The taste and texture is a lot like lasagna and I think adding some spinach and mushrooms would be ideal!

INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 C water
1/2 C roasted red peppers (skins and seeds removed) or pimento pieces (I used a mixture of both)
1/2 C raw cashews
3 Tbs nutritional yeast flakes
3 Tbs lemon juice
2 Tbs nonalcoholic white wine (I used white cooking wine)
1-1/2 tsp onion powder
1-1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Black pepper, to taste
6-9 slices whole-wheat or rice bread (easily make it gluten-free)!
3 ripe tomatoes, sliced

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375. In a blender, combine all the ingredients except the bread and tomatoes. Lightly oil a 2-quart souffle dish. Layer 2-3 slices of bread on the bottom, followed by sliced tomatoes. Pour 1/3 of the sauce on top and repeat layers two more times.

Bake until lightly puffed and golden brown, about 45-50 minutes. It’s that easy!

Tomato and Cheez Souffle

We've all heard about disasters involving souffles, but this is one souffle that's pretty difficult to screw up. This comes from The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook and it really can't get any easier than this. The recipe calls for a 2-quart baking or souffle dish. A square 8" baking dish is 2 quarts, but I soon realized that the sides need to be higher. I ended up using less bread and tomatoes, but the same amount of sauce. Next time I'll use a bigger baking dish, but it still came out amazing. The taste and texture is a lot like lasagna and I think adding some spinach and mushrooms would be ideal!

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Ingredients

1-1/2 C water
½ C roasted red peppers (skins and seeds removed) or pimento pieces (I used a mixture of both)
½ C raw cashews
3 Tbs nutritional yeast flakes
3 Tbs lemon juice
2 Tbs nonalcoholic white wine (I used white cooking wine)
1-1/2 tsp onion powder
1-1/4 tsp salt
½ tsp dry mustard
½ tsp thyme
½ tsp garlic powder
Black pepper, to taste
6-9 slices whole-wheat or rice bread (easily make it gluten-free)!
3 ripe tomatoes, sliced

Directions

Preheat oven to 375. In a blender, combine all the ingredients except the bread and tomatoes. Lightly oil a 2-quart souffle dish. Layer 2-3 slices of bread on the bottom, followed by sliced tomatoes. Pour ⅓ of the sauce on top and repeat layers two more times.
Bake until lightly puffed and golden brown, about 45-50 minutes. It's that easy!

Pesto and Almond Feta Pizza

December 26, 2010 by epicureanvegan

After the craziness of the holidays, a quick, easy meal is a welcome reprieve. I usually have homemade pesto in the freezer, so it paired perfectly with the almond feta I made a few days ago. I had one flat bread left and a loaf of French bread which made the perfect pizza “dough.” You’ll love the softness of the cheese and the absence of all grease–this is probably my favorite kind of pizza.

INGREDIENTS: (For 3 pizzas)
3 flat breads or 3/4 of a loaf of French bread
1 C basil pesto
1-1/2 to 2 C almond feta
2-3 tomatoes, diced
1 C black olives, sliced
Shredded vegan mozzarella, optional

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400. On each piece bread, layer 1/3 C of the pesto, then equally divide the rest of the ingredients among the pizzas.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until the feta begins to brown. Enjoy!

Pasta with Marinated Mushrooms and Cashew Cheese

September 12, 2010 by epicureanvegan

I have been making this dish for years, usually using vegan Parmesan or mozzarella, but since I have a huge hunk of cashew cheese, I decided to use that (which by the way, shreds beautifully). This dish also makes great leftovers for the next day’s lunch. The amounts of each ingredient isn’t specific, but dependent upon how much you want to make.

INGREDIENTS:
Pasta
mushrooms, sliced
tomatoes, chopped
red wine
minced garlic
olive oil
cashew cheese, shredded
Earth Balance margarine
Salt, to taste

DIRECTIONS:
Marinate the mushrooms in some red wine and let sit 15-20 minutes.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile heat olive oil and garlic in a small saute pan, then add mushrooms. Saute a few minutes—I don’t like to cook them until they’re shriveled. You may have to drain some leftover marinade.

Drain pasta and add 1-2 tablespoons of Earth Balance to pasta pot and coat the drained pasta. Add the mushrooms and tomatoes and combine well. Season with salt. Serve with cashew cheese and enjoy!

Refreshing Gazpacho

August 8, 2010 by epicureanvegan

This recipe is from my friend, Lauren over at Kitchen Challengers. I’ve never made cold soup before, let alone ate any before and I love it. It was easy to make, flavorful, and refreshing. The only thing I add was a little salt and pepper to taste. Get her recipe here.

I served this with paninis and it made a great meal. Thanks, Lauren!

Zucchini and Kale Breakfast Frittata

Couscous and Roasted Asparagus Salad

Quick Gazpacho Soup

Bok Choy Skillet Supper

Tomato and Cheez Souffle

Pesto and Almond Feta Pizza

Pasta with Marinated Mushrooms and Cashew Cheese

Refreshing Gazpacho

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