Diets Vegan

Ratatouille II

Ratatouille II

Ratatouille is a traditional Provençal stewed vegetable dish that can be served as a meal on its own, accompanied by rice, potatoes or French bread, or as a side dish. This version of the recipe is ideal for kids, simple…

Qabuli (Central Asian Rice Pilaf)

Qabuli (Central Asian Rice Pilaf)

Ingredients 500 g dry chickpeas Salt Red pepper ½ tsp ginger garlic paste 1 kg rice Shortening 3 onions, chopped Chile powder Tomato paste ¼ tsp turmeric powder ½ cup chopped cilantro 4–5 green chiles, cut in half Procedure Soak…

Puttanesca Sauce (Vegan)

Puttanesca Sauce (Vegan)

Ingredients ¼–½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (28 oz / 830 g) crushed tomatoes ½ cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives ½ cup chopped pitted salt-cured black olives 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed 1 teaspoon crushed red…

Pulse Chutney

Pulse Chutney

Pulse chutney is an vegan Indian recipe. Use fewer chili peppers if you do not want it so hot. Ingredients 2 oz (50 g) green mung beans 1 ½ inch (3 ½ cm) piece of ginger root 4 green chile…

Preserved Lemon

Preserved Lemon

Preserved lemons are a common flavoring agent in Moroccan cuisine, particularly in very slow braises known as tagines. They are also found as an unusual cocktail garnish. Ingredients Lemons Salt Procedure Poke holes in the lemons with a sharp knife.…

Potato Gnocchi with Basil and Sun-dried Tomatoes

Potato Gnocchi with Basil and Sun-dried Tomatoes

Ingredients 500 g potato gnocchi 30 g fresh basil 1–2 cloves garlic, minced 3–5 sun-dried tomatoes in oil 2 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomatoes 30 g pine nuts Procedure Prepare the gnocchi as per the package instructions, and drain. Finely…

Potato-Chickpea Curry

Potato-Chickpea Curry

Ingredients 1 small onion 2 cloves of garlic Olive oil 1 tbsp curry powder 1 can coconut milk 3 potatoes, chopped (Yukon gold are good, but use whatever you like) 1 can chickpeas (unsalted, if available) Procedure Chop the onion…

Pecan Spinach Pasta

Pecan Spinach Pasta

This recipe can be a stand-alone meal; it’s also good cold as a leftover. It sometimes turns out a bit dry. Ingredients 500 grams pasta (ideally penne) 3 generous tablespoons olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 1 onion (ideally…

Pear Chutney

Pear Chutney

Pear chutney is served as a side dish for many Indian foods. It can be mild to extra hot depending on the individual preference. Ingredients 4½ lb firm ripe pears 1 large green chile pepper 1½ cups raisins 4 cups…

Pear and Almond Smoothie (Vegan)

Pear and Almond Smoothie (Vegan)

This pear and almond smoothie is simple and vegan. It contains no added refined sugar. Ingredients 2 cups unsweetened vanilla-flavored almond milk 1 large, ripe D’Anjou pear 1 lemon wedge Procedure Cut the pear into chunks, discarding the core. Place…

Peanut Sauce (Vegan)

Peanut Sauce (Vegan)

This peanut sauce works very well when served with stir-fried tofu and greens or any steamed vegetables. Ingredients ½ cup peanut butter 1–2 cloves of garlic 3 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp vinegar, rice vinegar or cider vinegar 1 Tbsp…

Peanut Milk

Peanut Milk

Peanut milk is a variety of nut milk that can be used as a non-dairy alternative to milk. Ingredients 100 ml peanuts 1 ml sea salt 10 L water Equipment Blender Colander Fine filter of some sort (e.g. a reusable…