Month: May 2021

Categories
Family Friendly Mains Snacks

Tofu “Egg” Salad

Tofu “Egg” Salad

Makes 6 Servings

For real egg flavor, add Indian Kala Namak black salt. You only need a small amount so add slowly to achieve desired taste. You can find this in specialty stores or online. Bread & butter pickles take this to the next level in flavor!

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound firm tofu, drained
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 4 tablespoons plant-based mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons pickle relish
  • ¼ cup celery, finely chopped 
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • Indian Kala Namak black salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
  • 6 tomato slices
  • 6 lettuce leaves
  • sliced bread and butter pickles (optional but recommended)
  • 12 slices whole-grain bread

Directions:

  1. Cut tofu into small cubes. Stir in green onion, celery, relish, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, turmeric, and garlic powder.
  2. Add Indian black salt (if using), a small amount at a time until desired egg flavor. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  3. Spread on bread and garnish with lettuce and tomato or other vegetables of choice.
Categories
Vegetables

Garlicky Chard

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Garlicky Chard

A great way to get those health-promoting greens into your diet! This is our favorite chard recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 large bunch Swiss chard, large ribs removed and chopped, leaves roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Add the oil to a large sauté pan with the chopped stems, cook over medium heat for 4 minutes.
  2. Lower heat to medium low and add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until the garlic turns golden and fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped Swiss chard leaves, stir well with the garlic mixture and continue to sauté until the leaves are wilted, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

Variation: Top with a sprinkling of vegan mozzarella (or goat cheese) and chopped roasted walnuts or a sprinkling of vegan parm (or regular parmesan) and pine nuts.