Squash Pancake

Ingredients:
1/2 cup cooked pureed butternut squash
1 egg
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ginger

Directions:
Mix all ingredients thoroughly with enough water to make a thick batter.  Pour into a lightly greased pie pan.  Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until the top is lightly browned.

**For a complete meal, serve with 1 1/2 cup vegetables (tomato/mushroom mix, corn, green beans) and 1 ounce protein (pan fried seitain).

Tofu and Mushrooms

Ingredients:
1 ounce diced firm tofu
1 cup sliced mushrooms
salt to taste

Directions:
Put the ingredients in a lightly greased skillet and cook, stirring sparingly, until the mushrooms are browned.

**For a complete meal, serve with 1 cup vegetable (tomato/corn mix, peas), 1 ounce protein (pan fried seitan), and 1 serving of grain (biscuit).

Potato Dumpling Soup

Ingredients:
1/2 cup cubed potato
1/4 cup corn
1/4 cup diced seitan
3/4 cup water
salt/pepper to taste

1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Directions:
Put the potato, corn, seitan, and water in the 1 quart crockpot on low for 4 - 6 hours.  About 30 minutes before serving,  mix the dumpling ingredients with just enough water to from balls.  Drop the balls into the soup, cover, and cook for the remaining 30 minutes.

**For a complete meal, serve with 3/4 cup vegetable (green beans, lima beans) and 1 ounce protein (kidney beans).

TVP Burrito

Ingredients:
1/4 cup prepared TVP
1/4 cup black beans
1 tortilla

Directions:
Mash the black beans with a fork.  Mix the beans with the TVP and spread on the tortilla.  Roll up and place on a baking sheet.  Back at 350 for 15 minutes.

**For a complete meal, serve with 2 cups vegetable (french fries, carrot, celery).

Cajun TVP Patty

Ingredients:
1/4 cup prepared TVP
1 Tbsp bread crumbs
1 Tbsp flour
1/4 tsp cajun seasoning
salt to taste

Directions:
Mix all the ingredients with enough water to create a patty.  Pan fry in a lightly greased skillet until browned on each side.

**For a complete meal, serve with 2 cups vegetable (corn, salad, peas) and 1 ounce protein (seared tofu, black beans).

Tofu Pancake

Ingredients:
1 ounce firm tofu
2 Tbsp flour
1 egg
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:
Use a fork to mash to the tofu and add the rest of the ingredients.  Mix well.  Spoon into a lightly greased skillet.  Cook until lightly browned on both sides.

**For a complete meal, serve with 2 cups vegetable (mushroom/tomato sautee, corn, cauliflower).

Eggplant Soup

Ingredients:
1/2 cup peeled and diced eggplant
1/2 cup diced tomato
1/4 cup green beans
1/4 cup diced carrot
1 Tbsp dried pinto beans
1 ounce diced firm tofu
1/2 tsp basil
salt/pepper to taste
1/2 cup water

Directions:
Put all the ingredients in a a 1 quart crockpot on low for 4-6 hours.


**For a complete meal, serve with 1 serving of grain (toast).

Macaroni Eggplant

Ingredients:
1/4 cup cooked macaroni noodles
1/4 cup peeled and diced eggplant
1/4 cup diced carrot
1/4 sliced celery
1/4 cup diced tomato
1 ounce diced firm tofu
1/4 cup black beans
1/4 tsp basil
dash oregano
1/4 tsp allspice
salt/pepper to taste

Directions:
Put the veggies and spices in a lightly greased skillet and sautee for 5 minutes.  Mix with heated cooked macaroni and serve.

**For a complete meal, serve with 1 cup vegetable (spinach salad).

TVP Nuggets

Ingredients:
1/4 cup prepared TVP
1 Tbsp bread crumbs
1 Tbsp flour
1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
water

Directions:
Mix all ingredients and add just enough water to form balls.  Use a tablespoon and put in a lightly greased skillet and pan fry until golden brown on all sides.

**For a complete meal, serve with 2 cups of vegetable (carrot/celery sticks, corn, green beans) and 1 ounce protein (kidney beans).

Hot Dog

Ingredients:
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup chopped beets
1/4 cup mashed potato
1/4 cup mashed peas
1/8 tsp ginger
1/8 tsp cumin
dash cayenne
salt to taste

Directions:
Cook the carrots and beets (or used canned) until just soft.  Mix with all the other ingredients.  Roll into a cylinder shape and pan sear in a skillet until browned all the way around.

**For a complete meal, serve with 1 cup vegetable (french fries, hash browns, celery sticks), 2 ounces of protein (black beans, tofu), and 1 serving of grain (bun).

"Turkey"

Ingredients:
1/2 cup cooked white beans
1 Tbsp vital wheat gluten
1 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
1/4 tsp sage
1/8 tsp thyme
salt to taste

Directions:
Mix the ingredients into a ball and need for about five minutes.  Drop the ball into a pot of boiling water and boil for 20 minutes.  Remove the ball and slice before serving.

**For a complete meal, serve with 2 cups vegetable (squash, baked potato, corn) and 1 serving of grain (wild rice, brown rice).

Spiced Root Vegetable Cakes

Ingredients:
1/4 cup diced potato
1/4 cup diced carrot
1/4 cup diced rutabaga
1/4 cup diced canned/cooked beets
1 egg
2 Tbsp flour
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp turmeric
dash cayenne
salt/pepper to taste

Directions:
Boil the potato until soft.  Mix all the ingredients and add enough water to make a thick batter.  Spoon on to a lightly greased skillet.  Cook on both sides until lightly browned.

**For a complete meal, serve with 1 cup vegetable (tomato/mushroom sautee, green beans) and 1 ounce of protein (seitan, seared tofu).

Pea And Bean Soup

Ingredients:
1/2 cup peas
2 Tbsp dried white beans
1/2 cup diced potato
3/4 cup water
salt to taste

Directions:
Place all ingredients in a 1 quart crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

**For a complete meal, serve with 1 cup vegetable (green beans, spinach salad, tomato) and 1 serving of grain (quinoa, wild rice).

"Pepperoni"

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Vital Wheat Gluten
1 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
2 tsp tomato paste
2 drops liquid smoke
1/8 tsp fennel seeds
1/8 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp paprika
salt to taste

Directions:
Mix the ingredients and knead for 5 minutes.  Form a cylinder shape and slice thinly.  Pan fry the slices until the desired crispness.

**For a complete meal, serve with 2 cups vegetable (carrot/celery sticks, tomato, mushroom), 1 ounce protein (baked tofu slices), and 1 grain (pizza crust).

Ginger "Beef"

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Vital Wheat Gluten
1 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
2 tsp tomato paste
1/4 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp ginger
salt to taste

Directions:
Combine the dry ingredients.   Combine the wet ingredients.  Mix together to form crumbles.  Sautee the crumbles in a lightly greased pan for 6-8 minutes.  Serve with a sauce of your choice.

**For a complete meal, serve with 2 cups vegetable (snap pea, California mix), 1 ounce of protein (seared tofu), and 1 serving of grain (rice).

Seitan "Steak"

Ingredients:
1/4 cup cooked white beans
1 Tbsp Vital Wheat Gluten
2 Tsp tomato paste
2 drops liquid smoke
1/8 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp paprika
salt to taste

Directions:
Use a fork to puree the beans.  Add the rest of the ingredients.  Knead for 5 minutes and form a patty.  Pan fry on both sides until lightly browned.

**For a complete meal, serve with 2 cups of vegetables (baked potato, sweet potato fries, peas) and 1 grain (bun).

Mexican Frittata

Ingredients:
1 egg
1/4 cup cooked black beans
1/4 cup tomato diced
1/4 cup corn
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp paprika
salt to taste

Directions:
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.  Pour into a greased, oven safe dish.  Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

**For a complete meal, serve with 1 1/2 cup vegetable (green beans, peas, lima beans) and 1 serving of grain (tostada chips).

Seitan Burger

Ingredients:
1/4 cup cooked black beans
1 Tbsp vital wheat gluten
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
black pepper
salt to taste

Directions:
Mash the black beans with a fork and add the rest of the ingredients, add black pepper to taste.  Knead the mixture for about 5 minutes.  Bake on a parchment line baking sheet for 10 minutes on each side.

**For a complete meal, serve with 2 cups vegetable (baked potato/sweet potato, mashed butternut squash, green beans) and 1 grain (bun).

Spinach Galette

Ingredients:
crust dough
1/4 cup canned or frozen spinach
1/4 cup diced mushrooms
1 ounce diced firm tofu
salt/pepper to taste

Directions:
Mix the spinach, mushrooms, tofu, and spices.  Roll the crust dough out into a circle on parchment paper.  Spoon the spinach mixture into the center of the crust dough.  Pinch up the edges, leaving a hole in the center.  Place the parchment paper on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

**For a complete meal, serve with 1 1/2 cup vegetable (corn/potato/tomato mix, carrots) and 1 ounce protein (black beans, baked seitan).

Corn Pasties

Ingredients:
Crust dough
1/2 cup corn
1 ounce firm diced tofu
1/4 cup diced tomato
salt to taste

Directions:
Roll crust dough into a circle on parchment paper.  Mix the corn, tofu, and tomato and spoon onto one half the crust.  Close and pinch the edges closed.  Place the parchment paper on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes, the crust should be lightly browned.

**For a complete meal, serve with 1 1/4 cup vegetable (Lima beans, green beans, mashed potatoes) and 1 ounce protein (kidney beans, black eyed peas).