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Bible Food - The Book of Galatians

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For some strange reason, occasionally I get a whim to find out what people in the "Biblelands" would have eaten at the time of the writing of a particular piece.  Apart from the references to meat and dairy, much of what the people ate in those days, in that place, sounds like a good fit for a touring vegan.  Today we did a little dip into the Book of Galatians,  a letter (epistle) written by the apostle Paul to the Christian communities in Galatia.   Scholars date Galatians to around AD 48–55. If it was written earlier, it would be one of Paul's first letters, possibly before the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15, AD 49), which addressed the issue of Gentile converts following Jewish customs.   The main theme of the letter is justification by faith rather than adherence to the Mosaic Law. Paul strongly argues against the teaching that Gentile Christians must follow Jewish laws (like circumcision) to be saved. He defends his apostleship, emphasizes the role of grace, ...
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Millet- or Quinoa- Black Bean Salad Recipe (Gluten-free, Vegan)

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This lovely fresh Quinoa salad can be used to stuff a Brunch pita or eaten as a side... COOK 1 C. Millet or Quinoa in 2 C. Water.  If using quinoa, rinse first in cold water to remove the bitter saponins.  Many recipes suggest toasting Millet 4-5 minutes in a heavy pan, stirring throughout, to bring out the nutty flavour. Add cooking water, bring to a boil, immediately turn down and gently simmer on low with lid on for about 15 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes on cold burner. Fluff. Cool. COMBINE in large bowl: * Millet or Quinoa *2 C. Black Beans *2 large Tomatoes , chopped *1 C. Green Onions , chopped *1 English Cucumber , diced For DRESSING, WHIZ in the blender: *1/2 C. Water *2 Lemons , juiced *2 tsp. Garlic , minced *1/2 tsp. Salt *1/4 tsp. Pepper *1 tsp. Cumin *1/2 tsp. Coriander CHILL and serve on Lettuce Leaves or fill Pita Here is another tasty Quinoa Salad recipe:   Confetti Salad
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Garbanzo (Chick Pea) Salad Recipes (Gluten-free, Vegan)

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Garbanzo Bean Salad- good winter or summer COMBINE: *2 C. cooked Garbanzo beans *1/2 Green Pepper, chopped *1/2 C. Slivered Carrots *1/2 C. Green Onions, chopped *1/2 C. Celery, chopped *1/2 Red Bell Pepper, diced *1/4 C. Parsley, chopped fine OPTIONAL: 2 cloves Garlic, minced FOR DRESSING, WHIZ IN BLENDER: *2 T. Olive Oil *Pinch of Salt *1 tsp. Honey *2 T. Lemon or Lime Juice
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Tofu Cheesecake Recipe (gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, vegan)

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Make crumbly crust pastry: MIX TOGETHER: *1 c. Brown Rice Flour *4 T. Brown Sugar *1/3 C. Coconut Oil or Grapeseed Oil *1/2 C. Fine Chopped Pecans or Hazelnuts SPRINKLE in a little water if needed PRESS mixture into pie plate FILLING: *Dissolve 3 T. Agar Agar (powder not flakes) into warm water in small saucepan and bring to a SIMMER whisking in pan for about 3-4 minutes. WHIZ TOGETHER: *1 Medium Firm Tofu Cake (12 oz.) *1/2 C. Sugar *1/4 tsp. Salt *1/4 C. Lemon Juice *1 T. Simply Organic Lemon Flavoring *2 T. Lemon Zest *Add the above to a Pie Shell TOP WITH: *2 c, Fresh Berries SLOWLY ADD Agar Agar by pouring over berries in pie shell. Mix gently but well. CHILL until set, about 6 hours (Recipe by Wyona Hertwig; image of her tofu cheesecake by Cynthia Zirkwitz)
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Black Bean Patties Recipe (vegan, egg-free, dairy-free)

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Black Bean Patty PREHEAT oven to 375-400F PUT IN Large Bowl OR Food Processor: *16 oz. can Black Beans , drained SAUTE (and add to Large Bowl or Food Processor): *2 c. diced Mushrooms *1 C. chopped Onions ADD to the Large Bowl or Food Processor: *1 C. cooked Couscous (or Quinoa ) *1/4 C. Lemon Juice *1 C. Green Pepper , chopped *1 T. Mrs. Dash or 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning *1 C. dry fine Bread crumbs (or cracker crumbs) *1 T. ground Chia Seed (or Flax Seed) in 4 T. Water , let sit for 15 minutes before adding ( Chia Egg ) OPTIONAL : *2 cloves of Garlic MASH or process all thoroughly and form patties BAKE on well-greased or parchment-covered cookie sheets or 7-9 minutes per side, and flip for same amount of baking on other side  or FRY in oiled skillet.
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