tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60723414339405125692024-02-18T21:23:52.904-05:00The Simple VeganGypsy Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867953800833095510noreply@blogger.comBlogger770125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072341433940512569.post-21706082251370446392019-12-29T06:49:00.001-05:002019-12-29T06:49:30.038-05:00Merry Xmas and Happy New Year🥂❄️🎉🌲<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Slice yams in thin rounds. Preheat oven to 450. Toss yams with 2 tbs olive oil, 1 tsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp cumin. bake for 15 to 25 min. toss while cooking.<br />Gypsy Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867953800833095510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072341433940512569.post-11622704868020679292015-12-28T07:30:00.003-05:002015-12-28T07:30:36.083-05:00Happy Holidays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I plan on posting more vegan recipes in 2016, I also need to catch up on some blog posts of others, I hope everyone is having a nice holiday season. </div>
Gypsy Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16867953800833095510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072341433940512569.post-6734388069640764992014-08-06T20:06:00.001-04:002014-08-06T20:12:09.273-04:00Garden Veggie Wraps<p dir="ltr">4 large whole grain tortillas<br>
Hummus<br>
1 yellow pepper, sliced into strips<br>
1 large cucumber, sliced into thick pieces<br>
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced<br>
1 cup mixed greens<br>
8 sprigs fresh parsley<br>
1 large ripe tomato, sliced into eight wedges<br>
Place tortillas on clean work surface.<br>
Spread hummus on tortillas and 1/4 amounts of peppers, cucumbers, onions, greens and parsley. Top each with tomato wedges.<br>
Roll each tortilla around filling ingredients and serve immediately. Perfect for a healthy picnic lunch!</p>
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Hopefully I'll be inspired to continue blogging later this year. </p>
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<p dir="ltr">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N6IDTBWn0I&feature=youtube_gdata_player</p>
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She absolutely loves it. This lamp matches perfectly with her bedroom dacor.</p>
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Ingredients;<br>
1 1/2 cup of cooked green or red lentils<br>
1 clove of minced garlic<br>
1 large chopped tomato<br>
1/4 cup chopped basil<br>
Red wine vinegar<br>
Extra virgin olive oil<br>
toasted pine nuts<br>
Mix all ingredients together, toss and top with toated pine nuts. <br>
Serve.</p>
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I have been planting my garlic and cleaning up my veggie garden in tank tops, instead of a coat and I am not complaining!<br>
It will remain warm and sunny the rest of this weekend, so I look forward to finishing my garlic planting in the warm sun :)!<br>
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Ingredients;<br>
1 cup of cooked brown lentils<br>
1 chopped onion<br>
3 cloves of minced garlic<br>
1 green sweet pepper, chopped<br>
1/2 finely chopped sereno pepper<br>
6 medium tomatoes, chopped<br>
1 tbs or more olive oil<br>
1/2 cup of water<br>
1 tsp sea salt<br>
1 tsp cumin<br>
1/2 tsp chili powder<br>
1/2 tsp coriander<br>
1 cup of cooked black beans<br>
Chop onions, garlic and peppers.<br>
Heat oil in large skillet, and add vegetables. Saute over medium heat until soft, about 10 minutes. <br>
Add chopped tomatoes, spices, water and salt to vegetables. Cover and continue to cook over medium heat stiring occasionally. After 15 min, reduce to simmer.<br>
Cook for about 15 more minutes, or until tomatoes and veggies are soft.<br>
Add lentils and beans. Cook about 5 minutes longer and serve.</p>
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Lentils have the most protein of any edible plant, and are also rich in vitamin B6, folate, fiber, thiamine, iron, copper, and zink.<br>
Available in red, green, orange, brown, black and yellow, lentils are a healthy and hearty meat substitute.<br>
Be sure to store dried lentils for a maximum of 6 months.<br>
To prepare lentils;<br>
1. Rinse dried lentils in cool water. Drain.<br>
2. In large saucepan, combine 1 pound of lentils in 5 cups of water. bring to a boil.<br>
3. Reduce heat and simmer, covered.<br>
stir occasionally. Cook until tender approximately 25 to 30 minutes for brown, green, and yellow varieties.<br>
Red lentils take 5 to 10 minutes.<br>
5. Drain excess cooking liquid.<br>
6. Cooked lentils will keep in a covered container for up to 3 days in the fridge.</p>
<p>Infomation taken from;<br>
" The Food Encyclopedia" and from "Superfoods: The Healthiest Foods on the Planet".</p>
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<p>Ingredients;<br>
1 lb dried chickpeas, <br>
Soaked overnight<br>
2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only <br>
2 celery stalks, chopped<br>
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped <br>
2 bay leaves<br>
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes <br>
2 large bunches of spinage<br>
1 tbsp salt<br>
1/3 cup olive oil <br>
8 thinly sliced garlic cloves </p>
<p>Place to chickpeas in a large pot with leeks, celery, carrot, bay leaves and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Cover with 8 quarts cold water and bring to a rapid simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, partially cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours, or until chickpeas are almost tender. Add spinach and salt, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes more, or until greens are tender.<br>
when soup is ready heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. when oil is hot, add garlic and remaining red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute, or until garlic is just beginning to turn golden and fragrant. Ladle in 2 to 3 cups of soup and stir to combine. Transfer oil mixture to soup pot; mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired and serve immediately.</p>
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1 medium speghetti squash<br>
1 Tbsp Olive oil<br>
Sea salt and pepper to taste<br>
4 strips lemon zest<br>
3 Tbsp chopped parsely<br>
1 garlic clove, minced<br>
1 bunch of arugula<br>
1 cup cooked white beans<br>
1 tsp crushed red pepper</p>
<p>Preheat oven to 435.<br>
Cut squash in half and remove seeds.<br>
Place squash cut side up in a large baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.<br>
Season with salt and pepper and cover dish woth foil. Bake for 45 to 60 min. set aside to cool slightly for 10 minutes.<br>
Slice lemon zest lengthwise into thin<br>
matchsticks, then chop.<br>
Add zest to bowl with parsely, garlic and salt and pepper.<br>
In frying pan saute arugula until wilted, then add the lemon zest parsley and garlic with salt and pepper to the arugula with a little extra olive oil.<br>
Scrape spaghetti squash with fork.<br>
Mix in pan with arugula. Add beans and crushed red pepper. Serve in separate plates.</p>
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