Vegetarian Recipe Collection
March 2010:
A Thousand Smiles Soup!
( alias Cabbage and Rice Soup)
Navy Bean Spread Recipe
Great on Basic Whole Wheat Bread, Rosemary Olive Bread, or pita bread.
Rosemary Olive Bread Recipe
Aromatic and flavorful. Great with Hummus or Navy Bean Spread.
February 2010:
Quinoa Cauliflower Recipe
A beautiful and delicious blend of grain and veggies.
Creamy Savory Sauce Recipe
January 2010:
Mung Kicheri
Warm bodies and satisfy souls during the cool of winter with this recipe adapted from an ashram in India
Joy's Special
Vegetarian version of a San Francisco classic entrée “Joe’s Special”
December 2009:
Vegetable Pasties
Delicious and non-dairy – very light and tastes great.
Tahini Sauce
Thick and hearty sauce—great on Stuffed Cabbage, Vegetable Pasties, and Patties (Rice, Millet, or Tofu).
Azuki Bean Salad
Nourishing and satisfying, with a pleasant combination of herbs..
Potato Leek Salad
Hearty and filling. Nice blend of herbs.
November 2009:
Butternut Coconut Soup Recipe
A rich and elegant soup with a velvet texture. Great for a festive meal.
Baked Lemon Rice Recipe
Light and tangy. Great for a festive meal.
Maple Sesame Tofu Recipe
Surprisingly sweet and savory. A real crowd pleaser! Good served cold as a “to go” lunch.
Rye Bread & Rolls Recipe
Slightly sweet, savory, very tasty. Goes well with soups, particularly Squash Soup.
October 2009:
Butternut Coconut Soup Recipe
A rich and elegant soup with a velvet texture. Great for a festive meal.
Expanding Light Vitality Dressing Recipe
A healthful salad dressing (it’s also great on steamed vegetables, cooked grains, and beans).
Vegetable Tofu Patties Recipe
Delicious and creative way to enjoy tofu (also a substitute burger for hamburger lovers).
Mushroom Gravy Recipe
Great with Vegetable Pasties, Tofu Puff Pasties, and Patties (Rice, Millet, or Tofu).
September 2009:
Red Lentil Soup
Yummy, light soup-easy to make and an easily digested source of protein.
Seasoned Spinach Salad
Simple but delicious.
Rye Bread & Rolls
Slightly sweet, savory, very tasty. Goes well with soups, particularly Squash Soup.
August 2009:
Sweet Zucchini Salad
Colorful accent to main course.
Red Pesto Pasta Salad
A festive, colorful, new creation that everyone likes.
July 2009:
Hummus
This delicious Middle Eastern garbanzo spread is often used as a dip with fresh, raw vegetables or pita bread.
Wild Rice Salad
Wild rice has a rich, robust flavor and is often used in stuffing, soups and salads.
June 2009:
Green Bean Soup
A light, elegant, cooling soup
Tofu Spinach Pie
Non-dairy, healthy version of Greek spinach pie (spanakopitta)
May 2009:
Summer Rice Salad
Easy to prepare, light, and colorful.
Tofu Salad
Excellent, low-fat snack or side dish. Also nice for sandwiches. Great vegetarian alternative to tuna salad.
Raw Kale Salad
Excellent refreshment on a warm spring day.
April 2009:
Quinoa Salad
A light and nutritious salad. A feast for the eyes and the taste buds.
Baked Fennel Bulbs
Delicious and filling, yet low in calories—great for weight watchers. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy an unusual vegetable.
Garbanzo “Croutons”
Delicious on salads or as a side dish.
March 2009:
Moroccan Stew
A delicious vegetarian substitute for family style meat balls!
February 2009:
Neat Balls
A delicious vegetarian substitute for family style meat balls!
Baked Zucchini
Light and tasty variation on a popular favorite.
January 2009:
Seitan
Seitan is easy to digest, and has a high protein content, making it a healthy addition to a vegetarian diet.
Green Split Pea Soup
Silky green with a hint of ginger, this soup makes a colorful entrée in a festive meal.
December 2008:
Gingered Yams
A great winter dish -can be served as a side dish or as a dessert.
Vegetarian Golden Gravy
A good substitute for chicken or turkey gravy —
smooth and silky.
Vegetarian Walnut Cheddar Loaf
Also delicious cold on sandwiches
October 2008:
Ratatouille
A classic French dish delicious with steamed new potatoes or a favorite bread.
Mushroom Polenta
An excellent company dish, well worth the preparation time.
September 2008:
Dill Potato Bread
An aromatic, hearty, grounding bread for cooler weather.
Barley Vegetable Soup
A rich soup with a satisfying texture
August 2008:
Sunburgers
A great hamburger alternative, made from sunflower seeds.
Tofu Salad (mock chicken salad)
A sandwich spread or dip! Quick, easy and delicious
July 2008:
Basic Granola (Served at The Expanding Light Retreat)
Whenever we smell a tantalizingly yummy aroma in the kitchen, we realize it’s our granola in the oven! Our guests love this recipe. After mastering the basic technique, you can experiment by adding different ingredients to create your own variations.
Carrot Salad
A raw, fat free, and vegan treat!
June 2008:
Vegetarian burgers - Millet Patties
Light yet satisfying. Great for snacking or lunch.
Here’s a great recipe for light and delicious burgers made of millet, with a delicious sauce to go over them! Enjoy!
Tahini Sauce
Thick and hearty sauce—great on Stuffed Cabbage, Vegetable Pasties, and Patties (Rice, Millet, or Tofu).
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