5 Days and Counting

I have been perusing the web for some great recipes. I think I have found a few that might be tasty. I sure hope my family likes them.

If you want to search for recipes look for vegan websites. Beware of recipes with yeast, butter, or sugar . I will post an egg substitute for baking later this week.

Tofu Lettuce Wraps

1 head lettuce or Napa cabbage
1 pkg extra firm tofu (drained)
2 1/2 cups chopped shitake mushrooms
3 tablespoons chopped garlic (fresh)
2 tablespoons chopped ginger (fresh)
red pepper flakes
Braggs amino acids (in place of soy sauce)
salt
pepper

Directions

Dice the tofu into small bite size squares. Spread them out on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt , pepper, red pepper flakes, and Braggs. Bake for 35-45 minutes at 350.

When that is almost done, heat up wok or frying pan and throw in the chopped up garlic and ginger. Fry for about 5-7 minutes until they are softer. Throw in the shitakes. At this time you can add more Braggs, usually about 4 or 5 shakes. Also, if you’d like, some more salt and pepper and red pepper flakes.

Cook about another 10 -12 minutes, then add the tofu and finish up the cooking – about 2-5 minutes.

Wash and dry the lettuce/cabbage and pull off pieces about the size of your palm.

Spoon the mixture into the leafs and roll them up!!

“Sour Cream” ( I am excited about this one., it will go good with my baked potatoes and bean burritos)

1 10.5-ounce package of lite silken tofu(firm), crumbled
1 Tablespoon canola or olive oil
4 to 5 teaspoons lemon juice(fresh is best)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey or other sweetener allowed
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place all ingredients in a food processor(with metal blade) or blender. Process several minutes, until very creamy and smooth. Make sure you process it for a few minutes to ensure the creamy texture. Refrigerate. Serve over Mexican dishes and baked potatoes. It stays fresh for about 5 days.

Makes 1 1/4 cups

Curry Salad Dressing

1 Tablespoon curry powder
1/2 a teaspoon of sea salt
1 apple, core and chop
1 clove garlic or 1/4 teaspoon of crushed garlic
1 tablespoon of ginger
1 cup of olive oil
lemon juice from 1 lemon

Add the apple to a food processor and run on highest setting. Add spices, oil and lemon juice. Mix until creamy.

Keep checking back for more recipes!