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Basmati and Wild Rice Pilaf

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

* 6 cups water
* 1/2 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained
* 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 1 med. fennel bulb, quartered lengthwise, cored and chopped
* 1 teaspoon ground fennel
* 1 garlic clove minced
* 1/4 cup dry vegan white wine
* 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed well and drained
* 1 teaspoon lemon pepper, or to taste
* 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
* 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Directions:

Bring 1 quart water to a boil and add the wild rice. Lower heat to a gentle boil, cover
and cook 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Heat the oil in a large
skillet. Add onion and saute over medium heat until tender. Add the fresh fennel, ground
fennel, garlic, vegan wine and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until pan is nearly
dry. Bring remaing 2 cups water to a boil. Meanwhile add the basmati rice to the
skillet and saute for 5 minutes stirring as needed. Cover the skillet and lower the heat.
Cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender. Turn off the heat.
Gently mix the wild rice into the basmati-onion mixture along with the pine nuts and
parsley. Add the lemon pepper to taste. Serve immediately or hold in a warm oven until
ready to serve.

Serves: 5

Preparation time: 45 min

Baked Lemon and Spice Basmati Rice

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

* Take 2 mugs full of enriched long-grain Dehradun basmati rice.
* Take 3 table spoons of olive,coconut or corn oil.
* Take 2 tea-spoons of salt, 8-10 whole cloves,a pinch of saffron,
* 1/2 a tablespoon of cummin(zeera) seeds,1teaspoon each of curry powder
* and Garam Masala and cinnamon sticks..

Directions:

The portion recommendations are for more than 3 people!

The cooking process: Prior to cooking, keep the rice portion well
soaked in a mixture of warm water, 1/4 glass of vegan white wine and some
lemon juice for at least 2 hrs. Then drain the liquid stuff and
prepare to fry the rice. Take a pan and fill it with amount of oil
prescribed above. Put the rice in the pan and fry it for the next 6
minutes.Then add the rest of the ingredients along with some
vegan wine,fresh lemon pealed, finely chopped green peppars and
coriander(dhania leaves) and keep on frying for another 5 minutes.
If you want you can also fry chopped cashews and almonds along with
rest of the stuff for some added richness in the taste.

Meanwhile, keep the oven hot at 350-400 degrees. In a deep dish
casserole transfer the fried rice along with almost 3.5 cups of hot
water. Cover the casserole with an aluminum foil and bake it in the
owen for 30-40 mnts. In order to check if the rice are done, you can
uncover the foil and check if all the water has dried . Present the
rice in an oval platter with fresh coriander and ginger sprinkled on
the top.

This dish can be relished with a host of curried or roasted or spicy
vegetables.

Yummy Rice

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

* 1 cup plus a bit water
* 1/2 cup white rice
* 1 clove garlic minced
* 1/4 cup onion chopped
* some basil
* some oregano
* two sun-dried tomato halves (not packed in oil)

Directions:

Spray a medium saucepan with a non-stick spray,
saute garlic and onion until soft. Add the rice,
stir until mixed. Add the water, spices and the
sun-dried tomato, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Take off heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Enjoy.

I made this because I had no groceries in the
house… I didn’t measure anything except the
water and rice… I hope it turns out as well for
you as it did for me.

Preparation time: 5 min

Glutinous Rice Balls

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

* 1 cup red bean paste (can buy this in cans or i can post recipe)
* 2 cups glutinous rice powder (look in asian markets for this)
* 5 Tabl. vegan sugar
* 2/3 cup water
* 1 cup sesame seeds
* 6 cups oil for frying.

Directions:

Divide red bean paste into 16 portions to form the filling.

Mix ingredients the next three ingredients into a smooth dough.
Lightly oil table top and place on table and knead until smooth. Roll
into a long rol and cut into 16 pieces.

Flatten each piece of dough into a 2-inch wide circle. Place a
portion of filling in middle and gather edges of skin to enclose
filling. Pinch to seal. (make sure you do a good job here becase if
they are open or come open during frying it is messy (the oil
splatters more)) Roll each filled skin into a ball and dip in water.
Coat outside with sesame seeds.

Heat oil for deep-frying. Deep fry balls over medium heat for 5
minutes until expanded and golden. remove drain and serve.

Barley Pilaf

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

* 3 cup stock (plus more for ’sauteing’ the vegs)
* 1 cup pearled barley
* 3 scallions, chopped
* 1 celery stalk, chopped
* 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
* 1/2 teaspoon salt (may be omitted or reduced)
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the stock to boiling over high heat. Add the
barley, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, about 50 minutes.
Drain and place in a large bowl.

2. In a medium skillet, heat a few tbs. of stock over medium heat. Add the
scallion and celery and cook until the celery is crisp-tender, 5-6 minutes.
Add the mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook unitl the vegetables are soft and
most of the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated, about 5 minutes.

3. Stir the cooked vegetables into the barley. Mix well. Serve hot or cold.

5 servings, refrigerates well (makes a great lunch salad).

Incredible Spanish Rice

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

* 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
* 8 ounces tomatoes, roughly chopped with the skin on
* 1/2 small onion, roughly chopped
* 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
* 1/3 cup olive oil
* 3 1/2 cups un-chicken broth
* 1/2 medium carrot, cut into 1/4 inch dice (Optional)
* 1/2 zucchini, cut into 3/8 inch dice (Optional)
* 3/4 teaspoon salt (Optional)

Directions:

I have made this a few times and its
always a huge hit with the carnivores
and vegans alike. It takes a little time
but once you’ve made it a few times you
can make it without even reading the
recipe. In my opinion this is the best
Spanish/Mexican rice I have ever had.
Also this lasts me about a week so its
worth the time. Let me know what you think.

In a large bowl, combine the rice with
enough very hot tap water to cover. Stir
and let sit for about 10 minutes. Drain,
rinse in cold water, and drain again,
shaking thoroughly. In a blender,
combine the tomatoes, onion, and garlic
and blend until smooth, scraping down
the sides of the container as necessary.
Set aside.

In a large heavy saucepan, heat the oil
over medium high heat. Add the rice and
cook, stirring occasionally, until the
rice turns a light golden color, about
10 minutes. Do not let it scorch. Add
the tomato puree and fry, scraping the
bottom of the pan to stop the mixture
from sticking, for 6 to 8 minutes, or
until all the liquid has been absorbed.
Add the un-chicken broth, carrots,
and zucchini. Stir in
the salt and reduce the heat to
medium low. Cook the rice uncovered and
undisturbed until almost all of the
broth has evaporated and little air
holes form in the surface. Cover the top
of the pan with a towel and the lid,
reduce the heat to very low, and cook
for 5 minutes more. Remove the pan from
the heat and let rest for 10 minutes
more, so that the rice can absorb the
steam and swell. Just before serving,
turn the rice over from the bottom so
that the juices are redistributed.

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 45 - 50 min

Almond Buffet Casserole

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

* 4-1/2 cup water
* 1 cup brown rice
* 2 cup reconstituted Vita-Burger (aka: textured soy protein)
* 2/3 cup slivered, blanched almonds, divided
* 2 tablespoon McKay’s “Chicken” flavored Seasoning
* 1-1/2 cup chopped celery
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 1/2 cup chopped green pepper

Directions:

Bring water and seasoning to a boil in a
large saucepan. Add rice, cover and reduce heat, boil
gently 25 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from
heat. Combine vitaburger, onion and green pepper. Saute in
a small amount of oil until tender. Add rice and 1/2 cup of
the almonds to the vegetables. Mix well. Pour into 2 quart
casserole. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Bake at 350′
for 30 minutes.

Serves: 8

Preparation time: 1 1/2 hours including stovetop and baking time

Barley and Wild Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate Seeds

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

* 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
* 1 medium onion, finely chopped
* 1/2 cup wild rice, rinsed
* 1/2 cup pearl barley
* 3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
* 1/3 cup pine nuts
* 1 cup pomegranate seeds
* 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions:

If you want to prepare this ahead of
time, fridge the dish and don’t add the
Pomegranate seeds, lemon zest, toasted
pine nuts or parsley until after it has
been reheated. Add a bit of water and
cover it in the micro.

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over
medium heat. Add onion and cook,
stirring often, until softened. Add
wild rice and barley; stir for a few
seconds. Add broth and bring to a
simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and
simmer until the wild rice and barley
are tender and most of the liquid has
been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a
small, dry skillet over medium-low
heat, stirring constantly, until light
golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer to a small bowl to cool.

3. Add pomegranate seeds, lemon zest,
parsley and toasted pine nuts to the
pilaf; fluff with a fork. Serve hot.

Serves: 5

Preparation time: 20 min

Lemon and Sesame Brown Rice Salad

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

* 1-2 cups short grain brown rice
* 2 large ripe avocados
* 1 tin corn kernels (no added salt/vegan sugar)
* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon sesame oil
* juice of 1 lemon
* Japanese rice seasoning mix (I use Genki Vegetable Seasoning Mix)

Directions:

Cook rice by the absorption method
(twice as much water as rice) so it has
a slightly sticky consistency when
cooked. It should then be cooled to room
temperature.

De-seed avocados and cut flesh into
cubes. Mix avocado and drained corn
kernels into rice.

Shake all dressing ingredients (soy
sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice) together
in a jar. Pour over rice and mix
thoroughly- it should result in a creamy
mixture at the bottom as it mingles with
the avocado.

It may not look like much dressing, but
the flavor is intense. Try it first
before increasing quantities.

Top with a sprinkle of the Japanese rice
seasoning.

A yummy side salad or quick lunch, which
is also a good way to use up left over rice.

Note: the Japanese rice seasoning I use
is made of powdered dried vegetables,
spices, crushed nori and black and white
sesame seeds. Should be found at an
Asian supermarket or specialty store.

Algerian Couscous

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

* 1 large onion, chopped
* 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
* 1/4 tablespoon cayenne
* 1/2 cup vegetable stock
* 1 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
* 1/2 tablespoon salt
* 1 small can tomato paste
* 3-4 whole cloves
* 3 medium zucchini
* 4 small yellow squash or yellow zucchini
* 3/4 large carrots
* 4 medium yellow or red potatoes, skins on
* 1 red or green bell pepper
* 1 15-oz. can garbanzo beans

Directions:

1. Saute onion in vegetable stock over med. low heat until translucent.

2. Add all spices and cook for a few more minutes, stirring as needed.

3. Add tomato paste, stir and simmer 2 minutes.

4. Cut the vegetables in large chunks and add all (not the beans) and a
dash of cinnamon; add water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat
and simmer, covered, for an hour or so. (This can cook slowly for 2-3
hours, if desired.)

5. Add the drained garbanzos about 5 minutes before you take the veggies
off the heat.

6. Put couscous in a bowl. Pour boiling water over couscous and wait
about 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. (Ratio of about 1 1/2:1 of water to
couscous.) For added flavor, add some of the liquid from the veggie stew
to the couscous in place of some of the water.

7. Serve the stew over the couscous.

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