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AMARANTH VEGGIE NUGGETS
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L’amaranto è una pianta originaria del Messico con bellissimi fiori minuscoli raccolti in grappoli dal colore rosa acceso ed è conosciuto come uno degli alimenti fondamentali dell’alimentazione degli Aztechi e degli Incas. I chicchi…

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Today I experimented with my Mothers Thermomix in making Soy milk. I  always wondered why ready made soy milk is so expencive so i searched for a recipe and i found one at : http://www.thekitchenplayground.com I made it and i am very pleased with the result ! But after making soy milk ,a new question was born… what can I do with the filtered pulp of soy used for soy milk? But the answer was there.. I found that recipe writen below and I can’t wait to try!!!

greengossip:

Another Vegan Choc Chip Cookie using okara. Got this recipe a few years ago when I took a soy class with a friend at the Park Slop Food Co-op (she was a member so I got in on her guest pass).

3 cups whole spelt flour (I used emmer, basically the same thing)
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 cup…

ΥΛΙΚΑ:

200 γρ. αλεύρι και λίγο επιπλέον

2 αβγά (των 60 γρ.)

1 κ.σ. έξτρα παρθένο ελαιόλαδο

ΠΡΟΕΤΟΙΜΑΣΙΑ:

1. Βάλτε τα υλικά μέσα στον κάδο, ζυμώστε για 2 λεπτά, ταχύτητα στάχυ. Φτιάξτε τη ζύμη μια μεγάλη μπάλα, τυλίξτε τη με μεμβράνη και αφήστε τη να ξεκουραστεί 15 λεπτά.

 2. Απλώστε τη ζύμη σε λεπτά, ορθογώνια σχήματα, σε  μια αλευρωμένη επιφάνεια, είτε με τον πλάστη είτε με το μηχάνημα των ζυμαρικών. Πασπαλίστε με αλεύρι τη ζύμη για να αποφύγετε να κολλήσουν τα κομμάτια μεταξύ τους.

Τύποι ζυμαρικών:

Λαζάνια ή ραβιόλια: Κόψτε σε φύλλα (20 x 10 εκ. περίπου)

Ταλιατέλες: Κόψτε σε λωρίδες (2 x 30 εκ. μέγιστο)

Φαρφάλες: Κόψτε σε μικρά ορθογώνια κομμάτια (2 x 5 εκ.) και πιέστε στο κέντρο το κάθε κομμάτι να γίνει πεταλούδα.

3. Μαγειρέψτε την πάστα σε αλατισμένο βραστό νερό για 3-4 λεπτά περίπου.

Συμβουλές:

• Τα ζυμαρικά σερβίρονται ως συνοδευτικό ή ως κυρίως πιάτο με σάλτσα ντομάτας, πέστο ή τη σάλτσα που προτιμάτε. 
• Είναι πολύ εύκολο να ετοιμάσετε μεγαλύτερη ποσότητα. Προσθέστε 1 αβγό για κάθε 100 γρ. αλεύρι. Μέγιστη ποσότητα: 500 γρ. αλεύρι και 5 αβγά, ζυμώστε για 3 λεπτά.
• Απλώστε μικρά κομμάτια ζύμης, ένα-ένα τη φορά, ή σκεπάστε τη ζύμη με μια υγρή πετσέτα για να αποφύγετε να ξεραθεί.

1. 1 red bell pepper
2. ¼ cup water
3. ¾ cup raw sunflower seeds
4. 1 tbsp. tahini
5. 3 tbsp. nutritional yeast
6. 1 ½ tsp. sea salt
7. 2 tsp. onion powder
8. 1 garlic clove
9. 2 tbsp. lemon juice

Whiz in blender until creamy. Add a little water if it’s too thick. This recipe is reprinted with permission from Serene Allison’s “Rejuvenate Your Life” recipe book . I appreciate this book so much and would definitely say it’s in my top 3 for recipe books! Enjoy!

Nutritonal Info (per tablespoon): Cals: 22, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 92mg, Carbs: 2g, Fibre: .5g, Protein: 1g

by : http://www.colourfulpalate.com/

Banana Chocolate Cream Cake
Inspired by Cafe Gratitude’s I Am Rapture

This recipe is for a 6” diameter pan or tub.
Serves 8

Cake
1 cup soft dates, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla
Pinch salt
1/2 cup raw carob and cacao powder (I used 1/4 cup of each)
1 1/2 cup finely ground almonds or loosely packed left-over pulp from making milk (wet pulp is fine)
1 cup finely ground dried coconut
1/2 cup finely ground cashews

Whipped Cream
1 cup cashews or a mix of cashews and macadamia nuts
1 cup fresh coconut milk (simply blend 1 part dried coconut with 3 parts water in high speed blender)
1/8 - 1/4 cup honey or agave (depending on how sweet you like it)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1 tablespoon lecithin* (1 tbs + 1 tsp psyllium)

*Lecithin is acts as an emulsifier. Look for lecithin (preferably non-GMO), in granules or powdered form, at your local HFS. If using granules, make sure to grind them up in a high speed blender of coffee grinder.

Banana Layer and Decoration
2 or 3 ripe bananas, sliced


To make the Whipped Cream:
Blend all ingredients except coconut oil and lecithin until smooth. Add coconut oil and lecithin and blend until thoroughly mixed. Set in fridge for about 1 hr.

You should have extra whipped cream but I’m sure you’ll find other ways to use it. lol

To make the Cake:
Place dates in food processor and process until a smooth paste forms. You may need to add a little water.

Then add the rest of the ingredients and mix until smooth.

Assembly:
Grease a spring form pan with a little coconut oil or line a medium margarine tub with plastic film.

Next form an even layer on the bottom with half of the cake mixture.

Top with banana slices, followed by some of the whipped cream. Set in fridge.

When very firm, form another cake layer. Then top with more banana slices. (Remember to save some for decoration).

Again top with whipped cream and set in fridge.

When firm, gently remove cake from the pan or margarine tub and place on serving plate.

Decorate with banana slices and serve.

Carmella’s Notes:
~ For the whipped cream, I used psyllium husks instead of lecithin, as suggested in Cafe Gratitude’s recipe. As a result, I found that I had to let the cream set in the freezer rather than in the fridge. The consistency also made it difficult for the cake to hold its shape well once at room temperature. However, this may not be a major issue if you keep the cake in the freezer, thawing pieces as needed.

~ It is key that you grind your nuts finely in a coffee grinder or a high speed blender before processing them with the other ingredients. This will ensure that your cake layer has a lovely smooth texture.

~ In order to apply the cake layer easily, the whipped cream needs to be quite firm (set in the fridge or freezer first). If you find that the cream tends to yield while patting down the cake, try forming the cake layer on a different surface (such as the counter or a plate) then transferring it over to the pan.

~ For a simpler version of this, simply put a cake layer, followed by banana slices. Top with whipped cream and let set in the fridge/freezer. Decorate and serve.

Here you can see what it looks like cut up: