Vegetarian Recipe Collection

September 2010:

Rice with Red Bell Peppers Recipe
Creative, elegant-yet-simple rice dish.

Pesto Vinaigrette Recipe
Distinctive flavor and an appealing green color. Serve on Plain Rice with Pasta or steamed vegetables.

Garbanzo “Croutons” Recipe
Delicious on salads or as a side dish.

Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Rich and delicious appetizer.

Bubbly with a Strawberry “Chaser”

August 2010:

Tomato Basil Salad Recipe
A cooling salad for a festive or everyday meal

Bulgur Garbanzo Salad Recipe
A light yet satisfying main dish. A crowd pleaser.

July 2010:

Zucchini Dessert Bread Recipe
Sweet and satisfying dessert or afternoon snack

Sweet Zucchini Salad Recipe
Colorful accent to main course.

Raw Kale Salad Recipe
Excellent refreshment on a warm spring day.

June 2010:

Garbanzo Vegetable Curry Recipe
A hearty and satisfying curry.

Apple Chutney Recipe
A nice relish served as an accent to Kitchari or Indian food in general.

May 2010:

Thai Stir Fry Recipe
Excellent main dish originally from Ananda’s Earth Song Café. A real crowd pleaser.

Carrot Pillows Recipe
Light as clouds and soft as pillows—they’re not like any other dinner roll you’ve tasted. Bet you can’t eat just one!

April 2010:

Rice with Pasta Recipe
A tasty grain partnership with an appealing combination of colors—serve it with Pesto Vinaigrette.

Tahini Eggplant Recipe
Tastes like Stroganoff—and it’s non-dairy. Very popular.

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 Recipe
Warm bodies and satisfy souls during the cool of winter with this recipe adapted from an ashram in India

Joy's Special Recipe
Vegetarian version of a San Francisco classic entrée “Joe’s Special”

December 2009:

Vegetable Pasties Recipe
Delicious and non-dairy – very light and tastes great.

Tahini Sauce Recipe
Thick and hearty sauce—great on Stuffed Cabbage, Vegetable Pasties, and Patties (Rice, Millet, or Tofu).

Azuki Bean Salad Recipe
Nourishing and satisfying, with a pleasant combination of herbs..

Potato Leek Salad Recipe
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 Recipe
Yummy, light soup-easy to make and an easily digested source of protein.

Seasoned Spinach Salad Recipe
Simple but delicious.

Rye Bread & Rolls Recipe
Slightly sweet, savory, very tasty. Goes well with soups, particularly Squash Soup.

August 2009:

Sweet Zucchini Salad Recipe
Colorful accent to main course.

Red Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
A festive, colorful, new creation that everyone likes.

July 2009:

Hummus Recipe
This delicious Middle Eastern garbanzo spread is often used as a dip with fresh, raw vegetables or pita bread.

Wild Rice Salad Recipe
Wild rice has a rich, robust flavor and is often used in stuffing, soups and salads.

June 2009:

Green Bean Soup Recipe
A light, elegant, cooling soup

Tofu Spinach Pie Recipe
Non-dairy, healthy version of Greek spinach pie (spanakopitta)

May 2009:

Summer Rice Salad Recipe
Easy to prepare, light, and colorful.

Tofu Salad Recipe
Excellent, low-fat snack or side dish. Also nice for sandwiches. Great vegetarian alternative to tuna salad.

Raw Kale Salad Recipe
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 Recipe
Delicious and filling, yet low in calories—great for weight watchers. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy an unusual vegetable.

Garbanzo “Croutons” Recipe
Delicious on salads or as a side dish.

March 2009:

Moroccan Stew Recipe
A delicious vegetarian substitute for family style meat balls!

February 2009:

Neat Balls Recipe
A delicious vegetarian substitute for family style meat balls!

Baked Zucchini Recipe
Light and tasty variation on a popular favorite.

January 2009:

Seitan Recipe
Seitan is easy to digest, and has a high protein content, making it a healthy addition to a vegetarian diet.

Green Split Pea Soup Recipe
Silky green with a hint of ginger, this soup makes a colorful entrée in a festive meal.

December 2008:

Gingered Yams Recipe
A great winter dish -can be served as a side dish or as a dessert.

Vegetarian Golden Gravy Recipe
A good substitute for chicken or turkey gravy —
smooth and silky.

Vegetarian Walnut Cheddar Loaf Recipe
Also delicious cold on sandwiches

October 2008:

Ratatouille Recipe
A classic French dish delicious with steamed new potatoes or a favorite bread.

Mushroom Polenta Recipe
An excellent company dish, well worth the preparation time.

September 2008:

Dill Potato Bread Recipe
An aromatic, hearty, grounding bread for cooler weather.

Barley Vegetable Soup Recipe
A rich soup with a satisfying texture

August 2008:

Sunburgers Recipe
A great hamburger alternative, made from sunflower seeds.

Tofu Salad Recipe (mock chicken salad)
A sandwich spread or dip! Quick, easy and delicious

July 2008:

Basic Granola Recipe (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 Recipe
A raw, fat free, and vegan treat!

June 2008:

Vegetarian burgers - Millet Patties Recipe
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 Recipe
Thick and hearty sauce—great on Stuffed Cabbage, Vegetable Pasties, and Patties (Rice, Millet, or Tofu).