Silky Beet Puree With Kohlrabi Vegetarian Vegan Food

KOHLRABI MASH

Steps:

• Peel and quarter 2 pounds kohlrabi. Cook in boiling salted water until soft, about 30 minutes; drain. Puree with 2 tablespoons each heavy cream and butter; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and top with chopped parsley.
• Use a food processor or immersion blender to puree these veggies-they're too fibrous for a potato masher.

SILKY BEET PUREE WITH KOHLRABI - VEGETARIAN / VEGAN!

Steps:

• Fill a medium sauce pan with water and set to boil.
• Wash, peel and slice the beets and kohlrabi.
• When water comes to a boil, add beets and kohlrabi. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until vegetables are soft.
• Drain vegetables and pour into a blender. Add vegetable stock, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
• *If you do not have a blender you can return vegetables to the saucepan, add remaining ingredients and use an immersion blender instead.

CASHEW GRAVY (VEGETARIAN/VEGAN)

Steps:

• Saute onion in oil until soft and slightly brown. (you can also let onions cook longer and get browner for an even richer flavor).
• (If you are using raw cashews, add them at this step and let them cook for several minutes to "toast" them).
• Add garlic and cook another minute longer to slightly brown the garlic.
• Add flour and stir it around over the heat for a minute.
• Add 1-2 cups of water a half cup at a time and stir to blend in the flour and thicken. Add more water as it becomes thick.
• (if you are using roasted cashews add them here).
• Add more water (another 1-2 cups) so that the broth is soup like and the cashews are completely in the water.
• Add soy sauce, pepper and salt (if desired) or any additional desired flavorings.
• Cook until cashews are soft and flavors have melded. I always let this simmer away for about 30 minutes and add more water and soy or spices as needed, but remember that the flavor will change when cashews are blended. When done cooking, you'll want it to be a thin gravy consistency. The cashews will thicken it up when you blend it.
• Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes to cool down.
• Puree in a blender or food processor in batches. You may need to add more water while blending to get the right consistency. Taste and adjust any seasoning.
• Can be refridgerated for several days. Freeze any leftovers in small batches to enjoy at a later date.

EASY CURRIED CHICKPEAS (CHANA MASALA) VEGETARIAN/VEGAN

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a sauce pan.
• Saute the onions, garlic, and ginger in the hot oil until the onions are golden brown.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Cook over low heat for ten minutes.
• Add one cup of water and mix well.
• Cook until the tomatoes and chile are very soft.
• Then pour over rice and serve.

JEN'S SOUTHWESTERN BAKED SPAGHETTI (VEGETARIAN/VEGAN)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 9X13 casserole dish. Have cooked spaghetti ready to go.
• Saute onion, bell pepper and garlic in olive oil until tender. Add cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add black beans and corn to mixture. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Add tomato sauce. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Mix spaghetti with the bean/tomato mixture.
• Spread into casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with Daiya cheese or cheese.
• Bake at 425 f for 10 minutes or until cheese melts and mixture is bubbly.
• Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Top with cilantro and serve.

BEET PUREE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a pan then add the onion and garlic and cook for 6-8 mins until golden.
• Lower the heat and stir in the beets, vinegar and tomato paste.
• Cook gently for 15-20 mins until everything is sticky and caramelized. This can now be served as it is if you like.
• Pour in the broth and the cream and stir together. Tip into a food processor and blitz until smooth.
• Serve straight away or reheat before serving.