Monday, August 17, 2009

Scrambled Tofu


A vegan alternative to scrambled eggs.

Ingredients
1 block of firm or extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
1/2 yellow bell peppers, finely diced
1/2 tomato, finely diced
1/2 white onion, finely diced
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Olive oil, for cooking
3 Morningstar veggie sausage links, precooked and chopped into small pieces (optional)

Method
1. In a well-oiled frying pan, fry onions and garlic over medium heat until semi-translucent (approximately 4 minutes).
2. While this is happening, crumble the tofu by squeezing it through your fingers. Add the tofu to the frying pan and continue to cook until the mixture is slightly browned. You might want to reduce the heat slightly so that the tofu doesn't burn.
3. Add turmeric, cumin, and paprika to the mixture and stir until it is well incorporated.
4. Add tomatoes, bell peppers, and (if using) veggie sausage links to the frying pan. Cook until the tofu is golden in color and the vegetables are done.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve with the toast or flat bread of your choice.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Blueberry pancakes


Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups of milk (can substitute the same amount of soy milk)
1 pint of fresh blueberries
2 tbsps of ground flax meal
2 tsps baking powder
2 tbsps ground cinnamon
A pinch of Salt
1- 1 1/2 tbsps of butter for greasing the pan

Method
1. In a bowl, combine flour, flax meal, baking powder, and salt,
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs until frothy.
3. In the same bowl, add the milk and agave (or maple syrup) and continue to whisk until the mixture is well integrated.
4. Incorporate the milk/egg mixture with the dry ingredients, and mix until properly combined
(all the lumps are gone).
5. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Scoop the batter onto the griddle and cook until bubbly, a little dry around the edges, and lightly browned on the bottom. Then, turn and brown the other side. Repeat for each additional pancake.
4. Top with a few fresh blueberries and agave (or maple syrup) and serve.