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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...
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Vegan Potato Chickpea Stew

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This lovely Indian Vegan Chickpea Stew makes 4 generous servings and takes only 30 minutes to prepare once you have all the supplies in order.  Delicious spiced vegetables simmered in a savory gravy with spinach and raisins.  Toasted cashews and fresh lemon add crunch and zest! Vegan Potato Chickpea Stew Ingredients 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil 2 Carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled, sliced in to 1/2" OR use Sweet Potatoes (same cut)  1 Tbsp Garam Masala * 1 tsp. Cumin 1 Tbsp. chopped Garlic (about 2 cloves) 1/2 Cup Chopped Yellow Onion 1 1/2 Cups Vegetable Broth 1 (14 oz) can of Chickpeas (or 2 cups cooked and drained) 4 Tbsp. Raisins 1/3 Cup Cashew Pieces 3 Cups Spinach Leaves 1/4 Cup Cilantro Leaves, chopped 1 Tbsp. freshly-squeezed Lemon Juice *Click to go to Recipe for HomeMade Garam Masala METHOD Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Once the oil is simmering, add the carrots, p...
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The Alberni Vegetarian Supper Club

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The Alberni Vegetarian Supper Club is a  culinary treat and then some.  Beginners or "old hands" at cooking are delighted with the international and local recipes.   Who attends?   People from different cultural backgrounds and all age groups.   What do they have in common?   They all want to make eating healthier a daily habit. What if you cannot cook but want to sample?   We have several folks who love attending but don't cook.  Join us for dinner with a $3 donation to help us out with the food and rental costs.   Each month, a suggested Vegetarian/Vegan themed recipe list is sent out (e.g., Crazy for Curries or Turning Japanese or Eat like a Canuck ) and  attendees select a recipe or 2 to make and share at the Supper Club meeting.   Are you an absolute beginner?  No worries , vegetarian cooking tips and help is just an email away.  For demos and hands on experiences, feel free to come an hour...
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