The Lifestyle of a Vegetarian

One of the biggest injustices that the vegetarian movement has endured is that in popular culture, the image of a vegetarian is that of a fanatic hippy or cult member who is “off the deep end” and cannot think about anything else besides “saving a cow” and pushing vegetarianism on everyone he meets. The truth

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Cauliflower with Cumin Seed

Recipe By : Dr. Atkins’ Quick & Easy Cookbook Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Vegetables Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method ——– ———— ——————————– 2 tablespoons cumin seed 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic — thinly sliced 2 cups cauliflower — cut into bite size salt and pepper — to

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Tofu Hummus

Submitted by: Christina Prep Time: approx. 10 Minutes ” This version of hummus contains tofu for added protein and extra creaminess, and it uses peanut butter instead of tahini. Very easy and delicious! ” Ingredients 1/2 cup diced silken tofu 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves

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Peanut Noodles

Submitted by: Maureen Cram ” A really easy recipe that tastes equally good served hot, warm, or cold. Good for a packed lunch. Fettuccini or spaghetti both work great! ” Ingredients 8 ounces spaghetti 1 bunch green onions, sliced (white parts only) 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root 1/3 cup peanut

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Vegetarian on a Budget

In many family budgets, one of the biggest food expenses is often meat. So in theory at least becoming a vegetarian should be an outstanding financial maneuver. In theory, if all you ate was rice and vegetables, you should be able to live for very little. But theory and reality are often far apart from

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Kava Kava (Piper methysticum)

This herb, a member of the pepper family, grows as a bush in the South Pacific. Explorer Captain James Cook, who gave this plant the botanical name of “intoxicating pepper”, first discovered kava kava. Kava has been used for over 3,000 years for its medicinal effects as a sedative, muscle relaxant, diuretic, and as a

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HUMMUS III

1/4 cup water 1 15-16 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1-2 cloves garlic 1-3 tsp. ground cumin 2 tbsps. lemon juice chili powder to taste Combine in a blender or food processor & process until smooth.

Spinach Balls

“Hot spinach balls contain lots of beta-carotene and are guaranteed to be a party hit!” 1 pkg pfrozen shopped spinach 1 cup dry bread crumbs 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup minced onion 1-2 large cloved garlic, minced or shredded 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 pinch nutmeg 1/8 tsp. pepper Unthaw spinach

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Easy Gravy

Submitted by: Janice This is great to make biscuits and gravy or for Thanksgving over mashed potatoes. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups vegetable broth 2 tablespoons miso paste 2 tablespoons warm water 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Directions 1 In a small bowl combine miso and warm

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Crustless Greens Pie (serves six)

1 1/2 lbs Swiss chard 1/2 lb arugula 3/4 lb dandelion greens 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 small yellow pepper, finely chopped 2 small zucchini (about 12 lb [sic] grated) …must be a misprint for 1/2 lb…or not? gardeners know how fast “small” zucchini

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