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This is for Sarah....

 

Being a teen vege is tough, especially in a small town. We are a " mixed "

family. My daughter ( aged 16 ) is

100% vege, but does eat dairy and eggs. We adults eat occasional chicken

and fish when out or when she is away, but cook vegetarian at home.

 

As for fast food restaurants having vege burgers—well, I have not seen it.

In cities there are natural fast food places and ethnic foods ( like

falafel ) available as fast food, but usually not in small towns. My

daughter told me that once when she asked for vegetarian choices at a ski

slope snack place, the guy told her “yes, we have vegetarian burgers”. She

got a chicken burger. When she complained, the guy told her that chicken

burgers WERE vegetarian!! So good luck!

 

I will try and post ( probably re-post ) some of the more popular teen

recipes I have ( ie we serve them to non vege teens without complaint! )

Some contain cheese, but it could be left out if you do not eat cheese. I

included these recipes in case there were other teens on the list who do eat

dairy . Vegan teen friendly recipes are a little harder to find, but I will

keep looking for some more for you.

 

Mexican is popular here as well as meatless chilis, nachos, tostadas,

risottos, pastas with veges. These foods have become standard at our table

and it is a rare guest that actually notices that there is no meat.

Invite friends over and make some interesting snacks or meals for them

instead of going to a fast food restaurant. Become really good at a few

delicious vegetarian food, your friends and family will ask you to make it

over and over. My daughter, Kate, who claims to hate cooking, is excellent

at making a Cesar salad ( no eggs in the dressing or anchovies )., lemon

risotto, nachos, quesidillas ( cheese and green onions made placed between 2

tortillas and then cooked in a fry pan. Cut into wedges when done )

,tomato bread salad, and gazpacho. Her non vege friends ask for these

things over and over.

 

Also try buying dry beans and make up dips, bean salads etc ( search the

archives for ideas ) Dry beans are available most anywhere.

 

Kate often makes panini sandwiches by putting cheese and tomatoes with herbs

inside ( if you have none, use a sprinkle of dry oregeno or basil. ) placing

it in a grill pan, and pressing down on it with a weight. A small iron pot

is what we use.

 

Consider making your own mixes--ie putting the dry ingredients together and

freezing them and attaching a note about what " wet " or fresh ingredients to

add in. I will keep looking for some for you.

 

Consider chewy chocolate cookies or quick cakes and other chocolate laden

treats instead of brownies. I included some from my cookbooks.

 

Here are some ideas for brownies without eggs. I found only one after

extensive internet seaching. Alas, no mixes so far.

 

Use egg substitutes or powdered egg white substitutes, brownies and cakes

without eggs are very rare

 

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Egg free Brownies

 

Recipe By :

Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories :

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2 c flour

3/4 c cocoa powder

1 1/2 c sugar-in-the-raw

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/3 c oil

1 1/2 c soy milk or water

2 Tbsp cornstarch

2 tsp vanilla

1 c chopped walnuts

1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips

 

Mix together flour, cocoa, sugar , baking powder and baking soda in a medium

bowl. In a smaller bowl, beat together oil, soy milk, cornstarch and

vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients until well blended. Fold in nuts and

chocolate chips.

 

 

 

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Per serving: 2320 Calories (kcal); 154g Total Fat; (55% calories from fat);

62g Protein; 211g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 822mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 13 1/2 Grain(Starch); 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit;

28 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : (no dairy, no eggs, no cholesterol)

 

 

 

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

 

Recipe By :The Eating Well Favorite Cookbook, pg.214

Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Cookies Desserts

Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder -- (NOT Dutch process )

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate -- coarsely chopped

3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar

1/3 cup light corn syrup

1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla

4 large egg whites

 

Sift the flour, 1 1/2 cups of the confectioner's sugar, cocoa, baking powder

and salt together in a large bowl. In a heavy saucepan, combine the

chocolate and the oil; warm over very low heat, stirring frequently, until

just melted and smooth. Be careful that the chocolate does not scorch.

Remove form the heat and let cool slightly. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup

and vanilla until well blended. Using a whisk, beat egg whites into

chocolate mixture until no lumps of sugar remain. With a spoon, gently stir

the chocolate mixture until no lumps of brown sugar remain. With a spoon

gently stir the chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients until smooth.

Cove rthe dough and refrigerate until firm enough to shape into balls, at

least 2 1/2 hours and up to 8 hours.

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil 2 baking sheets or coat them with

non stick cooking spray. Put the remaining 1 cup confectioners sugar in a

shallow bowl. Dusting your hands with addtional confectioner's sugar, roll

portions of dough into 1' balls between your palms. Dredge each ball in

confectioner's sugar until heavily coated. Arrange the cookies on the

baking sheets 1 1/2 inches apart.

 

Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the tops are almost firm when tapped. Let

the cookies stand until they firm up slightly, about 2 minutes. With a

spatula, transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool. The cookies can be

stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

 

 

 

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Per serving: 100 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (19% calories from fat); 1g

Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 47mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2

Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

 

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Six-Minute Chocolate Cake

 

Recipe By :Moosewood Restuarant Cooks at Home

Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Desserts Vegetarian

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2 cups white flour

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 cup cold water or brewed coffee

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 tablespoons vinegar

 

Preheat the oven to 375F

 

Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and sugar into an

ungreased 8-inch square or 9-inch round baking pan. In a 2 cup measuring

cup, measure and mix together the oil, water or coffee, and vanilla.

 

Pour the liquid ingredients into the baking pain and mix the batter with a

fork or small whisk. When the batter is smooth, add the vinegar and stir

quickly. There will be pale swirls in the batter where the baking soda and

the vinegar are reacting. Stir just until the vinegar is evenly distributed

throughout the batter. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Set asidecake to cool,

and if you choose to make the glaze, reset the oven to 300F.

 

For the glaze. Melt 1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate in a small ovenproof

bowl or heavy skillet in the oven for 15 minutes. Stir the 1/2 cup hot

water and 1/2

teaspoon vanilla into the chocolate until smooth.

 

Spoon the glaze over the cooled cake. Refigerate the glazed cake for at

least 30 minutes before serving.

 

 

 

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Per serving: 2515 Calories (kcal); 115g Total Fat; (39% calories from fat);

25g Protein; 363g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 2336mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 10 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit;

22 1/2 Fat; 13 1/2 Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

California Gazpacho

 

Recipe By :James Beard, pg 98 American Cookery

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Soups & Stews

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 cloves Garlic

3 pounds Tomatoes

2 seedless cucumber

1 green pepper -- minced

1 cup onion -- minced

4 cups tomato juice

6 tablespoons viniger

2/3 cup olive oil

1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce

1/4 cup vodka -- ( more or less )--optional flavor enhancer

salt and pepper -- to taste

Cilantro

Lowfat sour cream or yogurt

croutons

 

Process garlic + all other veges until smooth/chuncky, adjust garlic and

tabasco. Add vodka if desired, serve ice cold with garnishes.

 

 

 

 

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Per serving: 322 Calories (kcal); 25g Total Fat; (70% calories from fat); 4g

Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 609mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 5

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

Serving Ideas : Garnish with garlic croutons, cilantro and sour cream

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

 

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Fat Albert's Spinach salad

 

Recipe By :

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Salads Vegetarian

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 large bunch Spinach -- washed well

6 tablespoons walnuts -- toasted

1 Red Onion -- sliced thinly

1/4 cup Black beans

4 ounces Feta cheese – crumbled ( optional )

ground cloves

2 cloves crushed, cooked garlic or lefover baked

garlic -- ( or garlic powder )

Tomatoes

 

Cook the black beans in water or a pressure cooker according to whatever

recipe you normally use for this. When the beans have been cooked, rinse,

cool and toss with a small amt of ground cloves and garlic and just enough

oil to moisten the beans

 

Add the spinach to the salad bowl with the beans, onions, cheese ( if

using ) walnuts and tomatoes.

 

Toss with an oil and viniger based dressing.

 

 

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Per serving: 204 Calories (kcal); 13g Total Fat; (54% calories from fat);

10g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 25mg Cholesterol; 324mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : This is my attempt to rereate a favorite salad from Fat Apple's

Restuarant in Berkeley, California.. Feel free to play with the

proportions to your taste. .

 

 

 

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Seattle Chopped Salad Vege version

 

Recipe By :variarion on a recipe from Simply Classic ( Seattle Junior

League )

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Main Dish Salads Salads

Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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FOR SALAD...

1 head romaine lettuce -- finely chopped

4 plum tomatoes -- seeded, finely chopp

1 green pepper -- seeded and diced

1 cup Swiss or cheddar cheese -- diced fine

1 cup mozzarella cheese -- diced

1 cup very firm tofu ...or cheese of your choice -- diced

1 cup canned garbanzo beans -- drained

1/2 cup green onions -- thinly sliced

FOR DRESSING

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

3 cloves garlic -- minced

2 teaspoons oregano -- crumbled

1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1 cup olive oil

 

Chop ingredients...In order to maintain consistent texture, it is important

to chop the salad ingredients by hand or by using a mandoline. Using a food

processor or a Kitchen Aid mixer does not give a good result.

 

For Dressing: Place Vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, oregano and

sugar in blender or food processor with steel blade inserted. Blend for 30

seconds. Slowly drizzle oil until emulsified.

 

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to mix. Pour dressing over

and toss again to distribute evenly. Serve immediately.

 

 

Per serving: 424 Calories (kcal); 41g Total Fat; (84% calories from fat); 7g

Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 17mg Cholesterol; 273mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 8

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : In order to maintain consistent texture, it is important to chop the

salad ingredients by hand

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

 

 

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White Bean Salad with Green Olives and Tarragon

 

Recipe By :Deborah Madison

Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans Main Dish Salads

Salads Vegetarian

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 cups cooked white beans -- rinsed if canned

2 small celery ribs -- thinly sliced

15 Spanish green olives -- pitted and sliced

2 tablespoons chopped tarragon

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

1 garlic clove -- minced

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Salt and freshly milled pepper

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil -- up to 5T

 

Put the beans in a bowl with the celery, olives, and tarragon and gently mix

everything together. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic, paprika,

and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then whisk in the oil. Taste and adjust the

seasonings, then pour the dressing over the beans. Add pepper and mix

gently again. Serve at room temperature.

 

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Per serving: 1246 Calories (kcal); 56g Total Fat; (39% calories from fat);

53g Protein; 140g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 103mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 9 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 11

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : Your beans can be cannellini, heirloom Aztecs, navy beans,

flageolets, or even frozen limas. A mixture of types is unusual and makes

the salad interesting to look at-and to eat.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

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Tomato Panzanella Salad

 

Recipe By :

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Main Dish Salads Salads

Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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5 tablespoons Fresh basil -- cut in thin strips

4 tablespoons Virgin Olive oil

2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar

2 cloves Garlic -- finely chopped

Salt and pepper -- to taste

8 cups Tomatoes -- cut into 1 " pieces

2 cups Italian bread -- Cubed

 

Mix together Basil, Olive Oil, Garlic, Vinegar, Salt and Pepper in large

salad bowl.

 

Add tomatoes and toss very gently. The add the bread cubes and toss gently

again.

 

Let sit for 10 minutes. Toss again and serve,

 

 

 

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Per serving: 347 Calories (kcal); 13g Total Fat; (31% calories from fat); 9g

Protein; 51g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 482mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2

1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

 

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Risotto al Limone ( Lemon Risotto with Peas )

 

Recipe By :Risotto, pg. 305

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Risotto Vegetarian

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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5 cups chicken broth

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup onion -- finely chopped

1 1/2 cups arborio rice

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice -- (about 2 lemons )

1/4 cup dry white wine

 

1/4 cup peas -- (fresh or frozen)

1/4 cup light cream

1/3 cup parmesan cheese -- grated

2 tablespoons fresh snipped chives -- optional

 

Bring the broth to a steady boil in a large sucepan, keep it simmering.

 

Heat the butter and oil in a heavy 4 quart pan over moderate heat. Add the

onion and saute for 1-2 minutes until it begins to soften, being careful not

to brown it. Add the rice and stir using a wooden spoon for one minute,

making sure all the grains are coated.

 

Add the lemon juice and wine and stir until they are completly absorbed.

Begin to add the simmering broth, using a ladle and adding 1/2 cup or so at

a time, stirring frequently. Wait until each addition of broth is almost

completely absorbed before adding the next 1/2 cup, reserving 1/4 cup to add

at the end. Stir frequently to avoid sticking.

 

After about 18 minutes, when the rice is tender but still firm, add the

reserved broth, peas, cream and parmesan. Stir vigorously to combine with

the rice. Serve immediately

 

NOTE; We often leave out the cream and just add a few spoonfuls of milk

instead.

 

 

 

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Per serving: 467 Calories (kcal); 16g Total Fat; (31% calories from fat);

15g Protein; 62g Carbohydrate; 31mg Cholesterol; 1099mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2

1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

Serving Ideas : Can be used to make risotto croquettes and served w/ fish

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

 

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MB's Tortilla Soup

 

Recipe By :

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Mexican Soups & Stews

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup chopped onions

4 large cloves garlic -- pressed

3 Tablespoons vegetable oil

2 minced chiles (1 inch long) -- (can use 1 chili for

milder flavor)

1 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. oregano

5 cups chopped fresh tomatoes -- ( or canned tomatoes )

3 cups chicken stock

1/3 cup lime juice

 

 

GARNISHES:

baked tortilla strips

chopped fresh cilantro

chopped fresh avacado

sour cream or cream fraiche

 

To make tortilla strips, use a sissors to cut old ( or new ) tortillas into

1/2 wide strips. Bake in a 400 degree oven on a nonsitck or lightly

greased ( pam spray works well here ) baking sheet until golden brown.

Watch carefully so they do not burn. Time varies, but is usually less than

10 minutes. These can be prepared ahead.

 

In medium pot, saute onions and garlic in oil. Add chiles, cumin, and

oregano and saute a few minutes. Add tomatoes.

 

Sprinkle tomatoes with salt--make sure you get a light covering of salt over

all the tomatoes, since this releases their juice. Cover, cook gently until

tomatoes begin to release juices. Stir occasionally.

 

Add stock and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Add lime juice and salt to

taste. Serve topped with garnishes

 

 

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Per serving: 187 Calories (kcal); 12g Total Fat; (54% calories from fat); 4g

Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1635mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 3 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Nachos

 

Recipe By :1,000 Vegetarian Recipes by Carol Gelles, page 67

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Appetizers Mexican

Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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24 tortilla chips

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1 fresh or jarred jalapeño peppers -- up to 2 (

optional ),seeded and thinly sliced

1/4 cup Chopped green onions

 

 

1. Preheat broiler.

 

2. Arrange chips close together on a heat-proof platter. Sprinkle with

Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle jalapeño peppers and/or onions over the cheese.

 

3. Place under broiler until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.

 

( Can also be made in the microwave )

 

 

 

 

 

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Per serving: 1080 Calories (kcal); 63g Total Fat; (51% calories from fat);

26g Protein; 108g Carbohydrate; 59mg Cholesterol; 1249mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 7 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 11 1/2

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Tostada Salad in a Baked Shell

 

Recipe By :

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Main Dish Salads Mexican

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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large flour tortilla OR corn tortillas

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shredded lettuce

black beans rinsed

grated carrots

avacodo slices

tomatoes

shredded cheddar cheese

sliced radishes

 

lowfat sour cream

cilantro

fresh salsa

vinagrette or ranch salad dressing

 

Form tortilla into mold or pyrex bowl and weigh down with pie weights or dry

beans. Bake at 325 for 8-10 minutes until browned. Cool.

 

Starting with a layer of cheese, place all ingredients ( except for

tortilla, sour cream, salsa, dressing and cilantro ) in the shell and top

with sour cream, salsa, dressing and cilantro.

 

 

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Per serving: 0 Calories (kcal); 0g Total Fat; (0% calories from fat); 0g

Protein; 0g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 0mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

Serving Ideas : Shells can be prepared ahead

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

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Vegetarian Tacos

 

Recipe By :15-Minute Vegetarian Gourmet (87), Paulette Mitchell, p 113

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Mexican

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons safflower oil

1 clove garlic -- minced

1 small onion -- chopped ('/4 cup)

2 zucchini -- sliced

3 cups sliced mushrooms -- (8 ounces)

1 carrot -- shredded

2 tomatoes -- cubed

8 ounces canned tomato sauce -- (1 cup)

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1 dash hot pepper sauce

8 taco shells

2 cups shredded Cheddar -- (1/2 pound)

1/4 head lettuce -- shredded

taco hot sauce -- (optional)

***GARNISH***

orange sections and alfalfa sprouts -- optional

 

Mexican dishes adapt well to meatless versions. If served with refried

beans, the taco shells and beans will combine to form a complete

protein. I usually set the taco filling and condiments in a buffet and

allow family or guests to assemble their own.

 

ADVANCE PREPARATION: Taco filling may be prepared in advance and

reheated. Assemble tacos just before serving.

 

Preheat oven to 350F.

 

In a large skillet, heat oil. Stir in garlic, onion, zucchini, mushrooms,

and carrot. Toss until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Stir

in 3/4 of the cubed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, and hot

pepper sauce. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.

 

Meanwhile, place taco shells on a baking sheet and warm in the oven for

about 5 minutes.

 

To serve, spoon vegetable mixture into taco shells. Add cheese, lettuce,

and remaining tomato. Top with a dash of taco sauce. Garnish plates with

orange sections and alfalfa sprouts. 4 to 6 servings

 

HINT

 

• Store hot pepper sauce in the refrigerator to prevent it from darkening

in color and to retain its flavor.

 

VARIATIONS

• add beans such as kidney beans or garbanzo beans to the taco filling

 

• make your own taco hot sauce using the Tomato Hot Sauce recipe (see

separate recipe)

 

• rather than using taco shells, use the Veggy Taco mixture

-as an omelet filling

-as a pita bread filling

-as a topping for English muffins: toast muffin halves first, spread on

topping, top with cheese, and place under broiler for a few minutes to melt

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Per serving: 251 Calories (kcal); 14g Total Fat; (46% calories from fat); 5g

Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 139mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2

1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

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Seven Layer Dip

 

Recipe By :

Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Appetizers Mexican

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 can refried beans -- (16 ounce)

4 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese -- divided

1 container sour cream or yogurt -- (8 ounce)-- optional

1 cup guacamole

1 cup salsa

1 can black olives -- (6 ounce) chopped

1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

1/2 cup chopped green onions

 

Spread the beans into the bottom of a 9x13 inch serving tray that is about 1

1/2 inches deep. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheese on top of beans.

Sprinkle beef on top of cheese. Spread sour cream very slowly on top of

beef. Spread guacamole on top of sour cream. Pour salsa over guacamole and

spread evenly. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese. Sprinkle black olives,

tomatoes, and green onions on top.

 

You can serve this dish immediately, or refrigerate it over night and serve

cold. I think it tastes better at room temperature.

 

 

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Per serving: 741 Calories (kcal); 38g Total Fat; (43% calories from fat);

25g Protein; 88g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 2551mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 4 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 7 Fat; 1

Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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