Recipes from Vegetarian Vegan Cooking Classes

Greek Bean Bake- Lentils and Pintos over Sweet Potatoes in this particular dinner (above). SAUTE in 2 T. Olive Oil: *3 cloves Garlic, minced *1 Onion, chopped *1 red or yellow Bell Pepper, chopped *1 C. sliced Mushrooms ADD: *1 C. Vegetable Stock or Water and Bouillon Cube *Juice of 1 Lemon *2 T. Tomato Paste *1 tsp. Oregano *2 C. cooked Kidney Beans (or other beans) *1/2 C. pitted Olives *1 C. Zucchini, diced OR 1 C. Eggplant, sliced and diced *Salt and Pepper to taste BAKE in shallow dish at 375F about 15 minutes until heated through TOP with fresh chopped Parsley SERVE on rice, sweet potatoes, toasted buns or crusty bread Our farmer son was able to grow healthy sweet potatoes right on his acerage on           BC's Sunshine Coast!  You probably can too!  See the article here that describes          how to do that:   GROW YOUR OWN SWEET POTATOES

Here is a simple recipe for a yummy, healthy veggie burger, along with my adaptation for a delish savory waffle (scroll down to the bottom of this recipe).  GRATE together: *1 Zucchini Home-made BBQ Sauce (Click) *8 medium button mushrooms *1 large Onion *1 Carrot *1 Potato ADD: *4 c. packed Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs *1 T. Parsley *1 tsp. Paprika *1 tsp. granulated or minced Garlic *1/2 tsp. Savory *1/2 tsp. Oregano or Poultry Seasoning *1 tsp. Salt *1 T. Mrs. Dash Original or Cajun MIX ALL THE ABOVE together and LET STAND. Mushrooms will release their moisture. If too wet to form burgers, ADD some cracker crumbs. BAKE about 15 minutes at 450F or fry on griddle. Savory Veggie Waffle Recipe Adaptation for the Savory Veggie Waffle INGREDIENTS: *8 medium button mushrooms *1 large Onion *1 Carrot *1 Potato *1/2 to 1 cup of broth or carrot juice or celery juice, etc. *2 c. rolled oats *1 T. ground flax or chia seed OR 1 tsp. ground Psyllium seed (OPTIONAL) *1 T...