Blueberry Noodles with a Strawberry Pineapple Compote

Blueberry, Strawberry and Pineapple.  How can you go wrong?…

This recipe is a spin-off from an old family favorite and my mother’s childhood. It’s slightly sweet flavor lends itself to the perfect brunch recipe. High in antioxidants and elagic acid, this recipe is packed full of health benefits as well! Adding Blueberry Noodles to your vegan diet may soothe the painful effects of Crohn’s disease. Don’t let its benefits fool you, this recipe is delicious regardless of your health. Read more

Healthy Vegan Blueberry Topping Sauce

Simple Healthy Blueberry Sauce

• 3 cups blueberries, blended to a chunky consistency
• 1/2 cup Welch’s 100 percent grape juice frozen concentrate
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

1. Bring blueberries and grape juice concentrate to a boil; simmer 5 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water.
3. Add to boiling blueberries, stirring constantly. Remove from heat when sauce is desired thickness.

Makes about 3 cups of sauce.

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Vegetarian Blueberry Pancakes

Fluffy Vegan Blueberry Pancakes

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1/4 cup Malt-o-Meal cereal, dry
• 2 tablespoons milled cane sugar
• 4 teaspoons Rumford baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon EnerG egg replacer
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons water, divided
• 1 cup French Vanilla Silk creamer
• 1/4 cup Earth Balance margarine, melted
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, or substitute your favorite addition

Preparation:

1. In a large bowl combine flours, oats, cereal, cane sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg replacer and 2 tablespoons of the water until foamy. Whisk in creamer, margarine and the rest of the water.
3. Pour into dry ingredients and combine. Gently stir in blueberries.
4. Heat skillet. To test for temperature, sprinkle a few drops of water in pan. If they dance across the skillet, it is hot enough. Spray lightly with oil.
5. Form four 4-inch pancakes, and cook until puffed and dry around edges. Turn and cook until golden brown. (To keep pancakes hot, stack on oven-safe plate and keep in warm oven.) Serve with warm maple syrup or Simple Blueberry Sauce (also available on the site).

Makes about twelve 4-inch pancakes

Tofu Pasta Pie | Quick Vegetarian Recipes

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Tofu Pasta Pie Recipe:

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You will need:

• 8 ounces dry DeBoles angel hair pasta, any flavor
• 2 tablespoons + 4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 6 tablespoons water
• 4 1/2 teaspoons EnerG egg replacer
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon “Veggie” Parmesan style cheese* (Galaxy Foods) garlic herb flavor, divided
• 3 tablespoons whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1 1/4 cups unsweetened West Soy soymilk
• 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
• 2 cups broccoli flowerets, 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/3 cup sweet onion, chopped
• 1 cup extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled

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1. Cook and drain pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and place in a large bowl.

2. In a small cup, whisk together 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, water and egg replacer. Pour over spaghetti and coat well. Sprinkle with ___ teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup Veggie topping. Toss, coating all.

3. Put pasta into an 11-inch oiled quiche dish. Spread mixture evenly, forming a 1-inch rim around edge of baking dish.

4. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees F. Pasta will begin crisping around edges.

5. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet heat 4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Add 3 tablespoons whole-wheat pastry flour and ___ teaspoon salt. Stir constantly until flour turns a medium brown.

6. Add soymilk and dill weed, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and pour evenly around the bottom of the spaghetti crust, being careful not to get it on the sides. Smooth out.

7. In a large skillet, heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add broccoli, red pepper, onion, tofu, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon of the Veggie topping. Stir-fry 4 or 5 minutes until vegetables and tofu begin browning.

8. Remove from heat and spoon into pasta shell. Warm through in the oven or microwave, and cut into wedges before serving.

Serves 8.

*Contains caseinate, derived from dairy.