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  3 Classic Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes all in one place! Roasted Maple-Balsalmic Brussel Sprouts, Sweet Potato Casserole and Lentil-Mushroom Loaf If you are expecting vegan family members or guests to sit at your Thanksgiving board, you might want to include these classic vegan recipes in your menu: (About 4 servings per recipe below-- make adjustments by doubling or tripling ingredients and increasing pan size as required). 1. **Vegan Lentil & Mushroom Loaf**: Ingredients: - 1 cup cooked lentils - 1 cup chopped mushrooms - 1 onion, diced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 cup breadcrumbs - 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or a non-soy product like coconut aminos or vegan Worcestershire Sauce, etc.) - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. In a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.

Barley and Corn Casserole

Delicious, nutritious corn and barley casserole

This hearty casserole is also a roast vegetable stew-- it can be baked at 350F or just stir-fried on the stove-top and then put in a casserole pan to serve. A perfect potluck casserole.

IN HEAVY SKILLET, sauté the following:
1 T. Coconut or other Oil
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 Onion, chopped

3 C. Water (or Vegetable Stock)
1 C. Pot Barley
2 Carrots, diced

COVER and Bake at 350F or Simmer about 1 hour

ADD:
2 C.    Kernel Corn
1/2 C. Fresh Parsley, chopped
2  T.    Chicken-Style Seasoning, or Salt and Pepper to taste

If baking, continue to bake until hot through (maybe 10-20 minutes for the corn depending on your oven)

Health Note: According to Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), consuming at least 3 grams of barley beta-glucan daily can help lower blood cholesterol levels, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Whole-grain barley, a fiber-rich grain, also helps regulate blood sugar by reducing the glucose response after meals. Regular consumption of barley-based breakfast cereals over several weeks to months can improve both cholesterol levels and blood sugar regulation. However, since barley contains gluten, it is not suitable for people with gluten-related disorders such as celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or wheat allergies.

Other Recipes of Wyona's that 
highlight barley as an ingredent include:






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