Cauliflower is an interesting vegetable. Some people love it. Some people dislike it. Through a spiritual lens, the cauliflower looks like a cloud, or something similar to our brain. When admiring the cauliflower, it is like the lotus flower, which is one that blossoms with the birth of the brain.
Like thoughts in a cloud, it has a unique geometric pattern that is a marvelous gift from nature. When roasted, the flavors transform into an almost buttery vegetable that nourishes the body.
This is either best as a meal itself or served as a side dish. This can be split between two to four people, depending on how you'd like to serve this. As seen in the steps above, the transformation and of the dish is symbolic to our journey and progress in life. Something can transform but still remain beautiful. Enjoy!
Vegan "Cheesy" Garlic Herbed Cauliflower + Potatoes
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes Cook Time: approx. 40-45 minutes Serves: 2-4 Ingredients: 1 small head of cauliflower 1 pound of fingerling potatoes _________________________________ 5 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp nutritional yeast 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 1.5 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp dried basil 1/8 tsp pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Cut the stem off the cauliflower crown. Mix the last 8 ingredients together in a bowl. Place the cauliflower in the center of an 8 or 9 inch pan. Smother the top of the cauliflower with some of the sauce ingredients. Take the remaining sauce ingredients and mix it together with the fingerling potatoes. Arrange the potatoes around the cauliflower. Bake until a knife can cut through the potato and cauliflower, which is about 45 minutes. Let's Connect & check out Mind Body Soul Food's other side dishes!
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It's March 7th and it snowed again last night. I woke up this morning and noticed a dusting of snow atop of the grass and parked cars. The dusting of snow reminded me of the elegance of dusted powder sugar on top of delicious baked goods.
This apple bundt cake is a cross between a bread and cake. If you've followed any of other recipes, followers know I do not make things as sweet as other bloggers. I believe in natural sweetness, or at least hints of sweetness. Our country and culture has massive sugar addiction and emotional eating issues. If you want this more of a cake texture, you'll need to add more sugar.
Something similar like this bread/cake can be transformed into something elegant, while "dressed up" with some powder sugar and flowers.
Elegance is something that has been on my mind a lot lately... 
"The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before." -Albert Einstein
Elegance is something missing in today's society of vulgarity. Today, everything is taken as a joke and nothing is taken seriously. Comic relief has replaced class. It's not that we should lose our sense of humor, that is very important. But, we've lost the lady and gentleman culture. This doesn't mean top hats and 1950's dresses, this is about our attitude and the way we treat each other.
We need a resurrection of that, which is lost in a world of confusion. 
"The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It's the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows and the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years."
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Where has the time gone? Every year I age, I feel that the months and time goes faster and faster. In January, March seemed so far away and yet today I write this blog in March. Where did January and February go? February was a tough winter in Seattle, with countless snow days, something that hasn't happened since the 1930's. Normally, this time of year blossoms with bright pink flowers with petals flying through the wind.
If looking to add a bit of floral flavor to your smoothie this upcoming spring, add a hint of sweetness with rose syrup.
Strawberries and rose are quit a romantic combination, bursting with the beautiful color pink. Pink, created in the 17th Century, is associated with charm, politeness, sensitivity, tenderness, sweetness, childhood, femininity and the romantic. Pink also symbolizes unconditional love and nurturing as well as compassion and empathy. In romance, it's nurturing quality balances the art of giving and receiving love, and understands and respects the necessity of both.
The spring solstice is on its way, and if looking to color your home and soul with pink, here is a splendid smoothie that integrates health with the sweet side of life.
Strawberries and rose are quit a romantic combination, bursting with the beautiful color pink. Pink, created in the 17th Century, is associated with charm, politeness, sensitivity, tenderness, sweetness, childhood, femininity and the romantic. Pink also symbolizes unconditional love and nurturing as well as compassion and empathy. In romance, it's nurturing quality balances the art of giving and receiving love, and understands and respects the necessity of both.
The spring solstice is on its way, and if looking to color your home and soul with pink, here is a splendid smoothie that integrates health with the sweet side of life.
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Dairy-Free Strawberry Rose Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
1 banana
1 cup strawberries
1/2 cup nondairy milk
1-2 tsp rose syrup
optional - vanilla protein powder
Directions:
Place all ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth. Adjust rose flavoring as needed. **Note you can use homemade or store bought rose syrup. Rose syrup is often found in Indian and Middle Eastern grocery stores.
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Prep time: 5 minutes
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
1 banana
1 cup strawberries
1/2 cup nondairy milk
1-2 tsp rose syrup
optional - vanilla protein powder
Directions:
Place all ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth. Adjust rose flavoring as needed. **Note you can use homemade or store bought rose syrup. Rose syrup is often found in Indian and Middle Eastern grocery stores.
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Trying something new in the kitchen is something not many people are comfortable with. I thought I'd give it a go, while "grocery shopping" in my fridge and seeing what produce I had available. I needed to make something quick and easy and concocted this red pepper sauce. Many recipes require roasting the produce first, which would give it a different yet tasteful flavor.
Creamy yet "cheesy." Fresh and delicious. Brighten up your pasta with a new type of sauce. One that is easy and ready in under thirty minutes!
Vegan Creamy Red Pepper Pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 package of pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
5 garlic cloves
1/2 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
2.5 red peppers
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tbsp corn starch
1.5 cups of nondairy milk
Salt, pepper + oregano to taste
Directions:
Cook the noodles according to the package's directions. Sauté the onion, garlic and olive oil until cooked in a pan. Once cooked, combine that along with the remaining sauce ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth. Return the mixture to a sauce pan and cook for 7-10 minutes or until tasty and thicker. Pour on top of the cooked noodles and serve warm.
**Note if you want a roasted flavor, roast the pepper, onion and garlic in the oven, with olive oil wrapped in foil.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 package of pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
5 garlic cloves
1/2 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
2.5 red peppers
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tbsp corn starch
1.5 cups of nondairy milk
Salt, pepper + oregano to taste
Directions:
Cook the noodles according to the package's directions. Sauté the onion, garlic and olive oil until cooked in a pan. Once cooked, combine that along with the remaining sauce ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth. Return the mixture to a sauce pan and cook for 7-10 minutes or until tasty and thicker. Pour on top of the cooked noodles and serve warm.
**Note if you want a roasted flavor, roast the pepper, onion and garlic in the oven, with olive oil wrapped in foil.
Inspired by the budding tulips and my former recipe, Roasted Agave-Mandarin Rainbow Carrots, I decided to remake this sweet vegetable side dish. Forget fruit loops, "taste the real rainbow," through consuming the heartiness of colorful produce that comes directly from the earth.
Although winter, it is important to consume the rainbow. The light in our world increases as we inch our ways closer to the spring solstice. Light, like the rainbow, fulfills our body with much needed nutrients and energy during the last half of winter.
The beauty of natural food and nature should not be taken for granted. Nature itself is an artist, an array of colorful produce grown alongside diverse species of plants, flowers and trees. Life, like nature, is beautiful in its divine pattern and order. Whatever comes your way in life, be prepared for the lessons but also be open to receiving love from the divine and energy from plants.
Both will nourish and fulfill you on your path and journey in life. Happy Eating!
Both will nourish and fulfill you on your path and journey in life. Happy Eating!
“Life throws challenges and every challenge comes with rainbows and lights to conquer it.”
― Amit Ray,
Roasted Orange-Agave Carrots + Grapes
Prep Time:: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
7-8 rainbow carrots, sliced
1 cup grapes
1 small navel orange, sliced
1 tbsp grapeseed oil
2 tbsp agave nectar
pinch of salt
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice carrots and mix with the grapes into a bowl. Slice the orange, and squeeze the two end pieces into the bowl. Next, mix in the agave nectar, oil and salt. Pour onto a baking sheet, layer the sliced oranges on top, and bake for 15 minutes. **If dry, add additional agave nectar and/or oil.
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Prep Time:: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
7-8 rainbow carrots, sliced
1 cup grapes
1 small navel orange, sliced
1 tbsp grapeseed oil
2 tbsp agave nectar
pinch of salt
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice carrots and mix with the grapes into a bowl. Slice the orange, and squeeze the two end pieces into the bowl. Next, mix in the agave nectar, oil and salt. Pour onto a baking sheet, layer the sliced oranges on top, and bake for 15 minutes. **If dry, add additional agave nectar and/or oil.
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Sloppy Joes is one of the staple American foods that everybody seems to love. The mix of sweetness alongside with some savory tomato flavor, Sloppy Joes are a popular summer food. However, it can be enjoyed year round.
I remember in college I loved the Sloppy Joes that we made at the vegan cafe called Squeakers. However, we used Dr. Oetker's Sloppy Joe mix and topped it with onion, pickles and sometimes vegan mozzarella cheese. This was one of my favorite sandwiches. Back in 2004-2007, vegans consumed too much soy-based products. Now, thanks to the sophistication of vegan cooking, vegans can enjoy a whole-food version of Sloppy Joes using lentils.
The only down fall to this sandwich is that it is well, sloppy. Be gentle and don't squeeze too hard as you'll end up having a mess all over your plate or table. That is the only downfall to a lentil Sloppy Joe, but the great news is for those who desire a low carbohydrate meal, this taste perfect without a bun!
Healthy, hearty and cheap, this is a meal for anyone to afford. It may seem like a peasant meal, but sometimes the most simple foods are the most nourishing for the mind, body and soul.
Healthy, hearty and cheap, this is a meal for anyone to afford. It may seem like a peasant meal, but sometimes the most simple foods are the most nourishing for the mind, body and soul.
"The philosopher Diogenes was eating bread and lentils for supper. He was seen by the philosopher Aristippus, who lived comfortably by flattering the king. Said Aristippus, "If you would learn to be subservient to the king you would not have to live on lentils." Said Diogenes, "Learn to live on lentils and you will not have to be subservient to the king."
-Anthony de Mello
Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joe
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Serves 6-8
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup lentils, rinsed (regular brown)
1 14.5 oz can tomato sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp worchester sauce
1-2 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp taco seasoning
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large pan or pot, cook the first four ingredients for 3-5 minutes. Add the broth and lentils, mix well. Add the remaining ingredients, mix well, and cook until the lentils are edible and the mixture thickens.
Serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Serves 6-8
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup lentils, rinsed (regular brown)
1 14.5 oz can tomato sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp worchester sauce
1-2 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp taco seasoning
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large pan or pot, cook the first four ingredients for 3-5 minutes. Add the broth and lentils, mix well. Add the remaining ingredients, mix well, and cook until the lentils are edible and the mixture thickens.
Serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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Purple is the new orange. Over the last few years, purple carrots have made a comeback. In fact, eating the rainbow has long been talked about to increase one's health and vitality. Purple carrots are packed with nutrients and vitamins to aide in the body's wellbeing and healing process. They are rich in anthocyanins, which helps prevents heart attacks, promote vision health and act as an anti-inflammatory.
The interesting part is that purple carrots have a deep history.
The interesting part is that purple carrots have a deep history.
In the 17th Century, purple carrots were deep purple, almost black, and were the main type of carrot. Dutch farmers cross bred various types of carrots, which created the modern orange today. But, purple's comeback is not only beautiful, but healthy.
Over this past snowy weekend in Seattle, I played with the color of purple amidst the snow. A bit of a maiden, my hopes were to integrate the warmth of a woman's soul during a time of coldness.
The color purple has a variety of effects on the mind and body, including uplifting spirits, calming the mind and nerves, enhancing the sacred, creating feelings of spirituality, increasing nurturing tendencies and sensitivity, and encouraging imagination and creativity, and a sign of royalty.
Purple is representative of “pride†in Christianity. In Mark 15:16, Roman soldiers clothed Jesus in purple before beating him and crucifying him. In this sense, they were mocking his supposed royalty. Acts 16:14 states “One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.â€
Purple is the color of the crown chakra, the gateway to our higher consciousness.
Over this past snowy weekend in Seattle, I played with the color of purple amidst the snow. A bit of a maiden, my hopes were to integrate the warmth of a woman's soul during a time of coldness.
The color purple has a variety of effects on the mind and body, including uplifting spirits, calming the mind and nerves, enhancing the sacred, creating feelings of spirituality, increasing nurturing tendencies and sensitivity, and encouraging imagination and creativity, and a sign of royalty.
Purple is representative of “pride†in Christianity. In Mark 15:16, Roman soldiers clothed Jesus in purple before beating him and crucifying him. In this sense, they were mocking his supposed royalty. Acts 16:14 states “One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.â€
Purple is the color of the crown chakra, the gateway to our higher consciousness.
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"Purple assists those seeking the meaning of life and spiritual fulfillment by expanding our awareness and connecting us to a higher consciousness. For this reason, the colour is said to be associated with the transformation of the soul. No wonder, spiritual philosophers are attracted to it.
In the school of meaning of colours, purple creates a sense of calm for one's emotions, inspiring and enhancing psychic ability and spiritual enlightenment, while, at the same time, keeping one grounded.
It is also related to a fantasy world, and provides an escape from the practicalities of life so as to daydream and meditate.Thus, purple supports the practice of meditation.
The color violet is also spiritual because it inspires unconditional and selfless love, devoid of ego, encouraging sensitivity and compassion."
-Information found at speakingtree.in
In the school of meaning of colours, purple creates a sense of calm for one's emotions, inspiring and enhancing psychic ability and spiritual enlightenment, while, at the same time, keeping one grounded.
It is also related to a fantasy world, and provides an escape from the practicalities of life so as to daydream and meditate.Thus, purple supports the practice of meditation.
The color violet is also spiritual because it inspires unconditional and selfless love, devoid of ego, encouraging sensitivity and compassion."
-Information found at speakingtree.in
Purple Carrot + Grape Juice
Makes 1.5 cups
Ingredients:
2 large purple carrots
1 gala apple
1 cup grapes
Directions:
Place ingredients into a juicer. Mix the juice with a spoon and enjoy!
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Makes 1.5 cups
Ingredients:
2 large purple carrots
1 gala apple
1 cup grapes
Directions:
Place ingredients into a juicer. Mix the juice with a spoon and enjoy!
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Bananas and dates are two miracle foods. Both come from a tree and have nourished the ancients and our bodies with healthy glucose and carbohydrates. Together, they make a wonderful and sweet bread or cake when touched with a hint of brown sugar.
The date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera) is one of the oldest fruit-bearing trees in civilization. The ancients not only used dates as a source of energy, but used the leaves to weave baskets, brooms and ropes. Ancients used the stalk as a foundation to other structures. Even the tree's sap was fermented into wine.
It is no secret that the date tree has been an important part of human civilization in terms of Maslow's Hierarchy or needs. Originating in the Middle East, today, dates are still used in Middle Eastern and Israeli cuisine.
It is no secret that the date tree has been an important part of human civilization in terms of Maslow's Hierarchy or needs. Originating in the Middle East, today, dates are still used in Middle Eastern and Israeli cuisine.
According to healthynakeddates.com, Dates in Biblical Times, "In Ezekiel 47:12, the old testament speaks of the trees that grow along the sandy river banks, whose leaves will never turn brown or fall. The fruit would provide food and the leaves medicine for the Isrealites as they made their new home in Canaan on the banks of the Jordan River.
This was the fabled ‘promised land,’ also known as the ‘land of milk and honey.’ Jericho, along the Mediterranean coast was referred to as the ‘City of Palms.’ This region was also the land of the Canaanites and the Philistines, located where Lebanon and Beirut stand today. The region was also known for its olives, grapes, figs and pomegranates."
This was the fabled ‘promised land,’ also known as the ‘land of milk and honey.’ Jericho, along the Mediterranean coast was referred to as the ‘City of Palms.’ This region was also the land of the Canaanites and the Philistines, located where Lebanon and Beirut stand today. The region was also known for its olives, grapes, figs and pomegranates."
Leviticus 23:40
"And you shall take on the first day the fruit of splendid trees, branches of palm trees and boughs of leafy trees and willows of the brook, and you shall rejoice before the Lord your God seven days."
In modern times, dates are a staple food in the vegan diet. Used as a sweetener, thickener or as a base, dates are versatile in their culinary use. I hope you enjoy this almost-naturally sweet bread as a source of nourishment in the morning or as a snack.
Vegan Banana Date Cake/Bread
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Bake Time: 45-50 minutes
Makes one 9-inch cake
Ingredients:
4 ripe bananas
1 2/3 cup nondairy milk
2 cups pastry flour
1/2 heaping cup chopped dates
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp flax meal or seed (optional)
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
optional topping: one sliced banana
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all the dry ingredients into a bowl. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas and mix the sugar, coconut oil, milk and vanilla in the bowl. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the wet into the dry. Fold the ingredients without over mixing. Once a "dough" forms, fold in the dates.
Spray or grease a nine inch pie pan. Pour the ingredients evenly. If needed, top the ingredients with a sliced banana with whatever pattern you desire.
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Bake Time: 45-50 minutes
Makes one 9-inch cake
Ingredients:
4 ripe bananas
1 2/3 cup nondairy milk
2 cups pastry flour
1/2 heaping cup chopped dates
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp flax meal or seed (optional)
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
optional topping: one sliced banana
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all the dry ingredients into a bowl. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas and mix the sugar, coconut oil, milk and vanilla in the bowl. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the wet into the dry. Fold the ingredients without over mixing. Once a "dough" forms, fold in the dates.
Spray or grease a nine inch pie pan. Pour the ingredients evenly. If needed, top the ingredients with a sliced banana with whatever pattern you desire.
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Winter time is the season where our bodies crave warmer foods and heartier vegetables. We are on the rise with the sun, gaining more light as the earth makes way to the spring solstice.
So what better way to celebrate the sun than through the heart, soul and flavors of the Mediterranean. My soul has deep connections to the Mediterranean, and during my travels there, I never tasted such purity in the food. The freshness of the ingredients coupled with the methods of cooking is some of the best on the planet. I think it's safe to say that the Mediterranean attracts people due to its energy of the sun, land, ocean and food.
So what better way to celebrate the sun than through the heart, soul and flavors of the Mediterranean. My soul has deep connections to the Mediterranean, and during my travels there, I never tasted such purity in the food. The freshness of the ingredients coupled with the methods of cooking is some of the best on the planet. I think it's safe to say that the Mediterranean attracts people due to its energy of the sun, land, ocean and food.
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Chopped versus sliced vegetables affect the cooking time. Chopped vegetables requires a longer roasting time than sliced. Double the recipe if you want to make a bigger batch, and roast longer if you prefer chopped vegetables instead of sliced. I made a small batch because roasted vegetables taste best fresh. There is nothing wrong with leftovers, but double the recipe for larger parties of four or more.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
Serves 2-3
Ingredients:
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
2 stems of fresh oregano, leaves removed
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
pinch of salt
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1 white skinned potato sliced
1 zucchini, sliced
1 small eggplant, sliced
3 mushrooms, sliced
1/2 heaping cup cherry tomatoes
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Wash and prep the vegetables. In a bowl mix together the first batch of ingredients (oil + herbs).
Grease a baking pan.
Dip or use a pastry brush to cover both sides of the potatoes. Roast for 10 minutes. Next, dip or brush the oil mixture on the remaining vegetables and add them with the potatoes. Once on the pan, pour any remaining herbs/oil on top of the vegetables. Roast for an additional 10-12 minutes. Serve Warm.
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Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
Serves 2-3
Ingredients:
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
2 stems of fresh oregano, leaves removed
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
pinch of salt
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1 white skinned potato sliced
1 zucchini, sliced
1 small eggplant, sliced
3 mushrooms, sliced
1/2 heaping cup cherry tomatoes
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Wash and prep the vegetables. In a bowl mix together the first batch of ingredients (oil + herbs).
Grease a baking pan.
Dip or use a pastry brush to cover both sides of the potatoes. Roast for 10 minutes. Next, dip or brush the oil mixture on the remaining vegetables and add them with the potatoes. Once on the pan, pour any remaining herbs/oil on top of the vegetables. Roast for an additional 10-12 minutes. Serve Warm.
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Beethoven once said, "Only the pure in heart can make a good soup." Cream of celery soup reminds me of living in Germany. German culture is known for using cream in much of its cooking. From healthy salads covered in cream to creamy soups, Germans know how to concoct excellent soup.
Thanks to a plethora of nondairy milk options, vegans today enjoy a variety of cream-based foods. I used unsweetened plain almond milk for this recipe. Of course, other nondairy milks are an option, but may alter the flavor.
What I love best about this soup is its affordability. Depending on if one needs to purchase oil or nondairy milk, this recipe costs around $6-8 for the entire pot.
“Good cooking does not depend on whether the dish is large or small, expensive or economical. If one has the art, then a piece of celery or salted cabbage can be made into a marvellous delicacy; whereas if one has not the art, not all the greatest delicacies and rarities of land, sea or sky are of any avail.”
- Yuan Mei
What I love best about this soup is its affordability. Depending on if one needs to purchase oil or nondairy milk, this recipe costs around $6-8 for the entire pot.
“Good cooking does not depend on whether the dish is large or small, expensive or economical. If one has the art, then a piece of celery or salted cabbage can be made into a marvellous delicacy; whereas if one has not the art, not all the greatest delicacies and rarities of land, sea or sky are of any avail.”
- Yuan Mei
Vegan Cream of Celery Soup
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4-5
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 leek, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 head of celery, chopped (10-11 stalks)
4 cups water + 2 bouillon cubes (or 4 cups vegetable broth)
2-3 tbsp nondairy milk
salt + pepper to taste
Directions:
Cook the onion and garlic in olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the celery and leeks and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the water and bouillon cubes (or broth) and simmer until the celery is edible. Salt and pepper the broth to taste.
Once cooked, puree the soup in a blender with 2-3 tablespoons of nondairy milk. Serve warm. *If the soup is stringy, and you do not like the texture, either puree it with more milk or strain the soup.
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Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4-5
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 leek, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 head of celery, chopped (10-11 stalks)
4 cups water + 2 bouillon cubes (or 4 cups vegetable broth)
2-3 tbsp nondairy milk
salt + pepper to taste
Directions:
Cook the onion and garlic in olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the celery and leeks and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the water and bouillon cubes (or broth) and simmer until the celery is edible. Salt and pepper the broth to taste.
Once cooked, puree the soup in a blender with 2-3 tablespoons of nondairy milk. Serve warm. *If the soup is stringy, and you do not like the texture, either puree it with more milk or strain the soup.
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Elizabeth Rae Kovar M.A. is Author of her memoir, Finding Om and is a Fitness Trainer, Yogi, Reiki Master, Presenter and Lover of Life. To view her portfolio please visit www.elizabethkovar.com
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