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Lemon Poppy Seed and Cranberry Bread/Cake

November 30, 2010 by epicureanvegan

Vegan MoFo, Day 30!!

Lemon Poppy Seed and Cranberry Bread/Cake -- Epicurean VeganWell, it’s the final day of Vegan MoFo! I can’t believe I blogged everyday this month except for one stinkin’ day! Oh well—it was definitely a fun challenge, but I’m a little relieved at the same time.
This cakey bread is not overly sweet since I just used agave as a sweetener, so icing it will definitely give it more of a sweet punch. You can also make this in a 9×5 loaf pan, or two smaller loaf pans, making it more of a bread than a cake. I like having options. 🙂

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 C almond milk
1/3 C poppy seeds
3/4 C agave nectar
3/4 C Earth Balance, softened
3 tsp Ener-G Egg Replacer + 4 Tbs water
2 Tbs lemon juice
1-1/2 C flour
1/2 C whole wheat flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1-1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 C dried cranberries

Icing:
About a cup of Confectioners’ sugar
2-3 tsp lemon juice

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 325. Grease a bundt pan. Whisk together egg replacer powder and water; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat the milk. Once it begins to boil, remove from heat and stir in the poppy seeds; set side. In a large bowl, cream together butter and honey until smooth, then add egg replacer. In a small bowl, combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Take half of the flour mixture and add it to the butter mixture and combine well. Add milk mixture, then the rest of dry ingredients. Stir in the cranberries. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes.

Lemon Poppy Seed and Cranberry Bread/Cake -- Epicurean VeganTurn oven down to 300 and bake another 7-8 minutes, or until it is golden brown.

Lemon Poppy Seed and Cranberry Bread/Cake -- Epicurean VeganLet it cool slightly on a rack, then transfer to a large plate.

Lemon Poppy Seed and Cranberry Bread/Cake -- Epicurean VeganTo make the icing, combine sugar and lemon juice, add more of either ingredient to reach desired consistency. Once bread is cool, or just slightly warm, drizzle with icing. Enjoy!

Recipe: Adapted from Beyond the Moon Cookbook

Filed Under: Breads, Desserts, Vegan MoFo Tagged With: Cake, cranberries, quick bread

Quinoa Pilaf with Cranberries and Almonds

March 11, 2010 by epicureanvegan

Quinoa Pilaf with Cranberries and Almonds -- Epicurean VeganThis is one of my favorite side dishes.
Quinoa is not a grain, but actually a seed, but certainly looks, cooks and tastes like a grain. It’s even called a “supergrain” because of it’s many benefits and easy digestibility. Quinoa is packed full of protein, magnesium, and fiber. Research has also found that eating this fabulous seed…can help prevent breast cancer, diabetes and insulin resistance. So dig in!

INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

DIRECTIONS:
Heat oil in a medium pot over medium high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until just softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add quinoa and toast, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in broth and salt and bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cranberries, cover again and continue to cook until liquid is completely absorbed and quinoa is tender, 8 to 10 minutes more. Toss with almonds. Enjoy!

Recipe source: Whole Foods

Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: almonds, cranberries, quinoa, Vegan

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