DDD #141 – Vegan Spicy Thai Basil Noodles with Sesame & Garlic

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This is yet another easy one.  It comes together in ten minutes & it is really flavorful.

I used jarred ginger & this chili oil below is available at Asian markets but also at most large supermarkets in the Asian food aisle.   Fresh ginger is available in most stores, too, if you can’t find this very convenient jarred stuff.  The real key here is the Thai basil as it packs a real flavor punch & tastes distinctly different from regular basil – but regular basil will do if it is all you have access to.

Spicy Thai Basil Noodles with Sesame and Garlic

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

1 pound noodles (even spaghetti works)

2 TBS sesame oil

4 TBS ginger

8 garlic cloves – minced

4 TBS soy sauce or tamari

4 TBS balsamic vinegar

2 TBS agave nectar (or sugar)

1 TBS chili oil (or another TBS of sesame oil & 2 tsp crushed red pepper)

1 cup Thai basil – chopped

2 scallions – sliced

A handful of crushed nuts ( I used almonds – peanuts are more traditional) – optional

Vegetables are optional but I added 1 carrot cut into matchsticks & a dozen or so sugar snap peas.  Other options: broccoli, red bell pepper, zucchini, edamame, bok choy, or any veggies you fancy.

DIRECTIONS

Heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat & saute the ginger & garlic for one minute. BEWARE OF SPLATTERING OIL!   If you are using sesame oil & crushed red pepper rather than chili oil – add them to the pan, too.  Stir & whisk in the soy sauce, balsamic, agave, and chili oil.

If using regular pasta – add the vegetables you are using in the final 1-3 minutes of the noodle cooking time – depending on the density of the veggies.  Drain & toss with the sesame oil mixture.

You can let these sit for an hour & really soak up the flavors & serve at room temperature – or eat them warm.  When you are ready to eat – toss in the basil & scallions & stir well.  Add nuts & you are good to go!

DDD #140 – Violife Vegan Cheese Review (Sharp Cheddar, Feta & Parmesan)

 

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DDD #138 and #139 – Trick or Treat Studios Chucky Unboxing & a 90210 Interview

 

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DDD #137 – Vegan Chicken & Eggplant Casserole

 

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Vegan Chicken & Eggplant Casserole

Feeds 4-6

INGREDIENTS

8 vegan chicken patties (like Boca or Quorn)

1 large eggplant – sliced 1/4-1/2 inch slices & sprayed with cooking spray

24 ounce or more pasta sauce (I used Rao’s Spicy Arrabbiata) (my recipe for homemade is HERE)

12-16 ounces vegan mozzarella (at least half of it grated)

Basil for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Make sauce – if you are using homemade.

Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Grill the eggplant slices on both sides on a grill or in a grill pan.

Assembly instruction is not really important – as long as you have about 1/2 the sauce & 1/4 of the grated mozzarella left to top the casserole.

Layer 1/4 of the sauce in a casserole pan.  Layer 4 chicken patties, all the eggplant & then about 1/2 the cheese.  Top with another 1/4 of the sauce & the remaining 4 chicken patties.  Top with the rest of the sauce & as much grated mozzarella as you like.

Bake for 30-45 minutes or until it is heated through & the cheese is melted.

Serve garnished with fresh chopped basil.

 

DDD #136 – Keto Vegan Sausage & Kale Soup with Spinach

 

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Keto Vegan sausage & Kale Soup with Spinach

Serves 8

INGREDIENTS

8 or more vegan sausages (I used Beyond Meat)

1 head kale – tough ribs removes & the leaves chopped

1 pound spinach

2 TBS olive oil

1 onion – chopped

2 red bell peppers – seeded & chopped

2 poblano peppers – seeded & chopped

8 celery stalks – chopped

2 tsp dry basil

1 tsp dry oregano

1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary

8-10 cups vegan stock

S&P

Fresh basil as garnish

DIRECTIONS

Cook the sausages (removing skins if you prefer) in a skillet until browned.  Set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot.  Add the onion, bell peppers, celery, and poblano peppers & saute until soft.  Add the dry basil, cumin, oregano, crushed red pepper, and rosemary and stir to combine.

Add the sausage, kale & stock & heat through.  Season with S&P.

When ready to serve, put a handful of raw spinach in each bowl & ladle the hot soup on top.  Garnish with fresh basil.

 

 

DDD #135 – Vegan Shepherd’s Pie with Mashed Cauliflower

 

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Vegan Shepherd’s Pie with Mashed Cauliflower

Feeds 6

INGREDIENTS

12 ounces soyrizo (or other faux meat)

14 ounces Beyond Sausage (or other faux meat)

4 cups mixed veggies (I used a combination of frozen corn, peas, lima beans)

1 med-large head cauliflower – cut into florets

2 medium red potatoes (optional)

8 oz mushrooms – sliced

1 leek – white part sliced

1/4 onion – diced

vegan butter (2-4 TBS)

vegan milk (1/4 cup or more)

S&P

DIRECTIONS

Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Boil the cauliflower & potatoes (if using) until soft.  Drain & set aside.

Heat a TBS or so of vegan butter (or other oil) and saute mushrooms & onion until both are browned & soft.  Set aside.

Melt a TBS or so of vegan butter (or other oil) and saute the leek until soft.  Set aside.

Saute the faux meats together until heated all the way through (primarily to cook the Beyond Sausage & drain some grease).  If you are using other meats than Beyond sausage – there is no reason to precook them.

Mix the faux meat with the mushrooms & onion.

Mash the cauliflower & potato mix with the leeks & about 1/4 cup of vegan milk & 2 TBS or more of vegan butter.  Season with S&P.

Assemble the shepherd’s pie by putting the faux meat mix on the bottom of a casserole pan (I divided mine between two smaller pans (see above).  Top with whatever veggies you are using & then top with the mashed cauliflower.

Bake for about 30 minutes or until heated through.  Serve!  I plated mine as double-decker stacks so it looked prettier & more substantial.

 

 

DDD #133 – Vegan Keto Curry Soup with Cauliflower Rice & Kale

 

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Vegan Keto Curry Soup with Cauliflower Rice & Kale

Feeds 6 very well

INGREDIENTS

1-2 TBS olive oil

I onion – diced

1 head of kale – ribs removed & chopped

1 head of cauliflower

8 carrots – chopped

5-6 ounces coconut milk

8-10 cups vegan stock

4 garlic cloves – chopped

2 TBS curry powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp crushed red pepper

DIRECTIONS

Heat the oven to 400 degrees.

Cut the cauliflower into florets & spray with cooking spray (or toss in a little oil).  Roast at 400 for about 30 minutes.  Once cooled, rice the cauliflower by pulsing a few times in a food processor or using the grater blade.  Or – grate the cauliflower manually.  Set aside.

Heat 1-2 TBS olive oil & saute the onions until soft.  Add the garlic & spices & stir for a minute.  Add all the other ingredients & bring to a boil.  Simmer until the carrots are tender.  Season with S&P.  Add more water or stock if it gets too thick.

Serve!