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Teriyaki Tofu with Chickpeas and Veggies

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Tofu & Veggies

Are you looking for a fast and easy recipe for lunch or dinner? This is one of my favourite recipes to make! I love it because I can throw in whatever veggies I have on hand and the recipe still turns out great! The trick to this recipe is that you gotta marinate the tofu for a least a couple hours in teriyaki sauce and minced garlic. I just marinate the tofu the night before or you can marinate it before you head out the door in the morning. The tofu will be so flavourful with a great garlic kick to it! YUM!

Here’s my recipe …

Teriyaki Tofu with Chickpeas and Veggies

Ingredients:

* 1 can of chickpeas
* 1 package of sprouted firm tofu, cut into small cubes
* 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, chopped
* 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
* 2 bell peppers, chopped
* 1 small zucchini, cut up in medallions
* 5 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1/3 cup chopped up onion
* paprika & black pepper (add desired amount)
* 1/3 cup chopped up fresh flat leaf parsley, optional
* 3 TBSP Teriyaki sauce
* 1 TBSP naturally brewed soya sauce, optional
* 1 extra tsp of teriyaki sauce to finish off the dish
* Frying pan or wok
* 1-2 TBSP olive oil

Method:

1. Place your chopped up tofu in a bowl and add teriyaki sauce and garlic. Mix well and throw it into the fridge for at least a couple of hours. If possible give it a mix a couple times.

2. Grab a large frying pan or wok and heat the oil in it. Add the tofu and garlic. Saute for a few minutes until browned.

3. Rince chickpeas very well!

4. Add onion to the tofu and cook until softened. Add broccoli and cook for about 2 minutes or so. Throw in the chopped up bell peppers, zucchini and mushrooms. Cook for a few minutes but be careful not to over cook. Keep your veggies on the crisp side!

5. Add in the chickpeas and season with paprika and black pepper to taste.

6. Add 1 TBSP of soya sauce and 1 tsp of teriyaki sauce and combine. Add in the parsley to the dish and mix well.

7. Transfer the tofu and veggies to a serving dish. Serve on a bed of brown rice.

ENJOY!

Peanut Butter Spelt/Oat Cookies

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This is the cookie which is most often made in my home! It’s very easy to make, healthy and doesn’t have  a lot of ingredients. Bonus! 🙂

*Preheat oven to 325 F*

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Natural Peanut Butter (I use natural & unsweetened)
  • 1/3 cup Sucanat sugar or Coconut sugar
  • 2 Tbsp of brown rice or quinoa flour
  • 3 Tbsp flaxmeal with 4-5 Tbsp water
  • 1/3 cup Spelt flakes or Oats

Method:

  1. In a small bowl add flax and water. Mix and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl add the peanut butter and sugar. Combine.
  3. Add flaxmeal and flour and give it a good mix. Make sure the flaxmeal is distributed well!
  4. Lastly toss in the oats or spelt flakes and combine.
  5. Roll into small balls and place on baking sheet.
  6. Flatten slightly with a fork or push down with the palm of your hand
  • Bake at 325 F for 12-14 minutes depending on the size of the cookie.

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Portuguese Style Fava Beans

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One of my favorite comfort foods that I grew up with is Fava Beans! I always have  a bag of frozen green fava beans in my freezer because it’s a great fast dish to whip up. This is my go to meal when I have no idea what’s for dinner! Traditionally Portuguese sausage is cooked with the fava beans but because I make mine vegan I omit that. They do however have Vegan sausages on the market these days and you could add one to this dish if desired. If you’re adding it then cut it up and add it to the onion and garlic saute. With or without I think this dish is fantastic!

 

Here’s the super easy recipe …

 

Ingredients:

  • Garlic, I use a lot 🙂 … like 5 cloves minced but you can use however many you like
  • 1/3 cup chopped white onion
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Sprinkling of chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp of pureed hot red pepper paste (optional)
  • 1 bag of frozen green Fava Beans
  • Add desired amount of paprika, Himalayan salt, & black pepper
  • 1 tbsp of dry oregano, I dry my oregano from the garden & use it all winter long 🙂
  • 5 cups of liquid (water, veggie broth or you can combine both)
  • 1/3-1/2 cup red wine (optional)
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Method:

  1. In a large pot with olive oil add the onion and saute
  2. Add in garlic, chili flakes & red pepper puree if you’re using it
  3. Toss in the bag of frozen fava beans
  4. Give it a mix
  5. Add liquid and spices and dry oregano
  6. Add in wine if you’re using it
  7. Cook at a medium heat for about 30 minutes covered, stirring from time to time
  8. Adjust seasoning and see if you need more salt or pepper
  9. Throw in the fresh parsley for the last 5 minutes of cooking
  • Serve with Bread for those who enjoy to dip it into the yummy sauce!

Note: I prefer my fava beans not to be too over done! If you prefer them to have a softer texture then cook an additional 10 minutes or so. Give one a try at the 30 minute mark and see if the texture works for you.

 

Fava Beans

 

Bruschetta!

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Basil + Tomatoes = Bruschetta !!!! One of my favourite things to make is fresh bruschetta. I bought two Basil plants this week and the 1st thing I did was whip up some brushetta. Basil is my all time favourite herb to use. Basil and tomato are a match made in heaven I swear!!! I add a ton of garlic to my tomato mixture because it add’s amazing flavour and it has amazing health benefits too! I don’t always slightly cook up the tomatoes but on occasion when I have an extra minute I do. I found that when I slightly cook them up that the tomato flavour really does become wonderful!

Super Easy Bruschetta

  • baguette or any bread you have on hand
  • A bunch of yummy Basil
  • Garlic
  • Himalayan salt and black pepper
  • 6-7 Plum tomatoes or use can use a couple pints of Cherry tomatoes
  • Olive oil
  1. Turn oven on to Broil
  2. Slice up a baguette diagonally or use any type of bread that you prefer. I’ve even used spelt toast to make brushetta! Brush on some olive oil to both sides of the bread slices.
  3. Place the bread slices on a baking pan and pop them in the oven to toast up on broil. Keep an eye on them or they will burn to the crisp! When they are toasted up then flip them to the other side and broil until browned and crispy.
  4. Chop up 6-7 Plum tomatoes or use my favourite a couple pints of Cherry Tomatoes sliced in half.
  5. Chop up enough Basil to your liking. I tend to use a lot … like at least 1 cup of basil.
  6. Chop up desired garlic.
  7. (Optional) Heat Olive Oil in a pan and add the garlic and cook for minute or so. Add in the tomatoes and cook just until the tomatoes are lightly softened. Toss in the basil.
  8. Add in seasonings. I use a little Himalayan salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix.
  9. Spoon the tomato mixture on top of the bread slices if serving immediately. Or keep the tomato mixture in a bowl and add to the bread when your ready to serve. Another option would be to let everyone to make their own bruschetta. You can just have the bread on a platter and the bowl of the tomato mixture beside it.

Yep the easiest and super fast recipe that pretty much everyone will enjoy!

 

Bruschetta