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Peas

Caesar Pasta Salad

June 12, 2016 by pab-admin

Great summer salad Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tsp grated lemon peel 1/4 cup non-dairy Parmesan cheese 3 Tbl non-dairy mayo 3 Tbl extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp salt 1 pint grape tomatoes halved 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1 cup frozen peas 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves 3 cup dry … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Pasta, Peas, Tomatoes, Zucchini

Quinoa Fiesta Salad

May 16, 2016 by pab-admin

This recipe we got at a wellness fair and really liked it.  Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water pinch salt 1 red pepper, cut fine 1 carrot, cut fine 6 scallions, minced 1 cup snow pea pods cut in halve 2 Tbl cilantro 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Peas, Quinoa

Pad Thai

May 7, 2016 by pab-admin

This recipe was given to me by June one of the great cooks at our hospital. Ingredients: 1 package of dry pad thai noodles 1 Tbl oil 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup +1 Tbl sugar 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 Tbl dark soy sauce 2 cups of cut vegetables: julienne carrots, pea pods, shredded … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dinner, Lunch Tagged: Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Peanuts, Peas, Squash, Zucchini

Barley Pilaf with Peas and Pearl Onions

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

This quick-cooking pilaf is as wholesome as it is delicious.  Cookbook: Super Market Vegan by Donna Klein Ingredients: 1 Tbl olive oil 1 cup quick cooking barley 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 3/4 cup vegetable broth 1 1/2 cup frozen peas and pearl onions 2 Tbl water 1 Tbl chopped pimento (optional) 1/4 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Side dish Tagged: Barley, Onions, Peas

Bulgur with Asparagus and Spring Herbs

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

Asparagus is a great spring vegetable that is delicious and filled with vitamins a, b and c, folate and fiber.  Ingredients: 2/3 cup uncooked bulgur wheat 2 cups sliced asparagus 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed 2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tsp finely chopped mint 3 Tbl lemon juice 1 Tbl orange juice 1 Tbl … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dinner, Lunch, Side dish Tagged: Asparagus, Peas

Lemon, Herb, Quinoa with Hemp seeds, Spring Peas and Basil

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

This recipe comes from Gena Hamshaw of Food52.  Quinoa and Hemp seeds are two great sources of a complete protein.  Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, dry 2 cups cold water 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped 1/4 cup hemp seeds 2 Tbl olive oil 2 Tble lemon juice 2 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dinner, Lunch, Side dish Tagged: Hemp seeds, Peas, Quinoa

Rigatoni Salad

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

Arugula is high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate and calcium.  It has a sharp and peppery flavor.  Ingredients: 12 oz Rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained 1-2 cups of chopped arugula 1 10 oz package of frozen snow peas or sugar snap peas, thawed 8 oz of cherry tomatoes, cut into halves 1 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Arugula, Olives, Peas, Tomatoes

Pea Pesto

March 11, 2016 by pab-admin

We served this as an appetizer at my son’s wedding and it was a hit.  Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup peas 2 cloves of garlic 1/2 cup cashews 1/2 cup vegan parmesan cheese 1/3 cup olive oil 2+ Tbl of lemon juice Salt and Pepper to taste baguette cucumbers Directions: Put all of the ingredients into a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Snacks Tagged: Cashews, Cucumbers, Peas

Texas Caviar

March 5, 2016 by pab-admin

This is a great snack that goes well with whole grain chips or in a burrito with rice. We got this recipe from our friend Kim.   Ingredients: 1 15 oz can of whole corn, drained and rinsed 1 15 oz can of black eyes peas, drained and rinsed 1 15 oz can of black … [Read more…]

Posted in: Side dish, Snacks Tagged: Beans, Corn, Onions, Peas, Peppers
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