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RIGATONI COMBINATION
(Meatless Meals
for Working People -- Quick and Easy Vegetarian Recipes)
1/3 pound rigatoni or other pasta
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
1 small can tomato sauce
1 pound can kidney beans, drained
1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Black pepper to taste
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Saute onions,
garlic, and green pepper in oil 4-5 minutes or until soft. Stir in
tomato sauce, kidney beans, soy sauce, salt, chili powder, and black
pepper. Simmer several minutes. Drain pasta when done and stir into
sauce. Serve as is, or add 1/2 Cup crumbled tofu or low-fat cottage
cheese to each serving to make a lasagna-like dish. Add hot sauce if
desired. (Decrease fat content -- saute in water instead of oil or
just brush the pan lightly with an oiled paper towel.) Serves 4.
SWEET SAUTEED RED CABBAGE
(Simply Vegan
-- Quick Vegetarian Meals)
1/2 red cabbage, shredded
1 apple, chopped
Small onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Use a non-stick pan, if possible, and heat ingredients, stirring
occasionally, over medium-high heat for 10 minutes. Serves 4.
SPICY POTATOES, CABBAGE, AND PEAS OVER RICE
(Simply Vegan
-- Quick Vegetarian Meals)
2 cups rice
4 cups water
5 medium potatoes, peeled, and thinly sliced
2 cups water
1/2 green cabbage
10-ounce box of frozen peas (or equivalent fresh)
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt to taste (optional)
Cook rice in 4 cups water in a covered pot over medium-high heat
until done.
In a separate pan, add sliced potatoes to 2 cups of water and
heat over medium-high heat. Shred cabbage and add to potatoes. Add
peas and spices. Cover pan. Continue heating, stirring occasionally,
until potatoes are tender. Serve over rice. Serves 6.
GARBANZO BEAN BURGERS
(Simply Vegan
-- Quick Vegetarian Meals)
2 cups cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas), mashed
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1/4 small onion, minced
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
Salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons oil
Mix
the ingredients (except oil) in a bowl. Form 6 flat patties. Fry in
oiled pan over medium-high heat until burgers are golden brown on
each side. Serve alone with a mushroom or tomato sauce, or as a
burger with lettuce and tomato. Makes 6 burgers.
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