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High Protein Chickpea-Tofu Cheesecake-- 3 Ways

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                                         Maybe you have seen the delicious dark chocolate vegan cheesecake whose major ingredients are chickpeas and firm tofu? I got to thinking that, hey, other vegan cheesecakes could have this same unusual foundation and be just as yummy (and high protein, for those who are looking for additional protein in their vegan diet). Here are recipes for three such cheesecakes:  1. Lemon Vanilla Chickpea-Tofu Cheesecake,  2. Maple-Pecan Chickpea-Tofu Cheesecake 3. Cherry or Strawberry Swirl Chickpea-Tofu Cheesecake  Scroll down to the recipes-- excited to see what you think!   1. ** L emon-Vanilla Chickpea-Tofu Cheesecake ** Lemon-Vanilla Cheesecake. Image generated by Firefly. ** Crust: ** - 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs (or gluten-free cookie crumbs) - ¼ cup (60 mL) melted coconut oil - 2 tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup ** Fill...

Curried Lentil Dip or Spread (gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free)

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IN MEDIUM POT, Bring to a boil: *1 C. Red Lentils in *2 1/2 C. Filtered Water Turn it down to Low when it has boiled and simmer for about 20 minutes. IN A SKILLET, SAUTE TOGETHER (for about 5 minutes): *1 T. Coconut Oil *1 C. diced Onions *1 1/2 C. diced Apple (peeled and cored) *3 Garlic Cloves, grated or minced *dash of Celtic Sea Salt ADD to the above: *1/2 C. Raisins *1 tsp. Curry Powder and continue to cook for another 20 minutes on LOW. ADD all of the above to a Food Processor and process with: *1/4 C. Coconut Milk *2 T. Fresh-squeezed Lemon Juice *1/2 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt (or to taste) This is a delicious high protein, low fat vegan dip that will disappear almost as soon as you set it on the table at a Potluck.  Dip with multi-grain pita (or GF), fresh crudite (raw veggies), pineapple spears, mango chunks, ?? Adapted from the recipe for Curried Lentil Dip in the Moosewood Restaurant New Classics: 350 Recipes