Vegan Appetizer and Snack Recipes

1 can fancy sliced green beans 1 Tbsp. vegan margarine 1 Tbsp. salsa 1/2 tsp. spicy sesame seed oil • Mix and microwave. Makes 3 servings

1 10 1/2-oz. package silken tofu 3 Tbsp. fructose 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla extract • Process all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Makes 3 servings

For the spread: 4 cloves garlic 1/2 cup olives, pitted 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. nondairy Parmesan, grated Salt, to taste For the rolls: 4-5 slices stale bread 1 Tbsp. olive oil • Put all the ingredients for the spread in a mortar and crush them into a fine paste with the pestle. • … Read more »

1 cup peanuts, roasted and salted 1 small tomato, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped 1 green chili, finely chopped 1 tsp. lemon juice Salt, to taste Fresh coriander leaves • Mix all the ingredients together, stir thoroughly, then taste and adjust the seasoning. • Place into a serving … Read more »

1 small piece of ginger 1 green chilli, cut finely Coriander, to taste 1 onion, cut into small pieces 1 cup rice flour or jowar Salt, to taste Oil for frying • Grind the ginger, chilli and coriander and add the chopped onion. Mix this with the rice flour and salt. Add water and knead … Read more »

2 cups unbleached flour 1/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 4 Tbsp. margarine, cut into small pieces 1/3 cup cold water 1/2 tsp. cinnamon • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, 1/3 cup of the sugar, the baking powder, and the salt. • Using your fingers, blend … Read more »

1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup oil 3/4 cups sugar 1 tsp. vanilla • Preheat the oven to 400°F. • In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients. • Roll the dough into 2-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

2 pkgs. yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 1 cup vegan margarine, melted 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 cup cool water Egg Replacer equivalent to 3 eggs 6 cups flour For the Filling: 1 lb. dates, pitted Water sufficient to cover the dates 2 Tbsp. sugar or fruit jam 2 Tbsp. vegan margarine, melted … Read more »

3 Tbsp. oil 1/2 lb. mushrooms, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 cup chopped walnuts Pepper and salt, to taste 1 Tbsp. water • Sauté the mushrooms and onion for 8 minutes. • Pour into blender or food processor, adding walnuts, seasonings, and water. Blend until smooth. • Serve on matzo as a spread. Makes … Read more »

1 cup gram flour (besan) ¼ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. chili powder Salt to taste 1 tsp. grated ginger 3 green chilies, chopped 1 cup water (approximately) 1 onion cut into circles 1 potato cut into circles 1/3 cup cauliflower sprigs 1/3 cup 2 inch long strips of egg plant Oil to deep fry … Read more »

1 14-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 14-oz. can corn kernels 1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1/2 red onion, chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 Tbsp. minced garlic Juice of 1 lime 2 Tbsp. vegetable or olive oil 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 2 … Read more »

3 cups soy milk 2 Tbsp. sweetener of your choice 1 Tbsp. active dry yeast 2 Tbsp. salt 4 cups unbleached white flour 2 cups soy flour 3-4 cups whole wheat flour Soy oil for brushing • Scald the soy milk, dissolve the sweetener in it, and cool to lukewarm. (See note in first bread … Read more »

1 1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup Pinch of salt (optional) 1 Tbsp. vegan margarine 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. baking soda • Grease a baking sheet and set aside. In a glass bowl, combine the peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Heat in the microwave on … Read more »

3 tsp. vegetable oil 1/4 tsp. cumin seeds 1/2 cup tomato purée 1 cup spinach paste 2 tsp. coriander powder 1/4 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. garam masala Pinch turmeric powder Salt, to taste 1 tsp. tamarind paste 1 cup peas, boiled • Heat the oil and pop the cumin seeds in it. Add the … Read more »

Any vegan cake mix 2 sticks vegan margarine Egg Replacer for 2 eggs 1 bag vegan chocolate chips • Mix ingredients together and drop like cookies on a cookie sheet. • Refrigerate the dough before baking for best results. • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.  

1 gallon-sized plastic zip bag 6 Tbsp. rock salt 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 cup vanilla soy milk 1/2 Tbsp. vanilla 1 pint-sized plastic zip bag Cones Multicolored sprinkles (optional) • Fill the gallon-sized plastic bag half full with ice. Add the rock salt and set aside. • Pour the sugar, soy milk, and vanilla into … Read more »

Grit Chocolate Cupcakes: 4 1/2 cups flour 3 cups sugar 1 cup cocoa 1/2 Tbsp. salt 1 Tbsp. baking soda 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 1/8 cup vanilla extract 3 cups strongly brewed coffee 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. vinegar Oreo Crumble Icing: 3 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup vegan margarine 1 tsp. vanilla 1/3 … Read more »

4 cups water 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 cups basmati rice 1 cup mixed dried fruit 1/2 cup olive oil 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/4 red onion, diced 1 cup pine nuts 1/2 tsp. grated ginger 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. cloves 1 tsp. red pepper flakes 24 grape leaves 3 … Read more »

4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (gluten-free if preferred) 1 1/2 cups dry sweetener 1 cup cold vegan margarine Egg replacer equivalent to 4 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract 4 tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 cup chopped walnuts • In a large bowl, mix together the … Read more »

1 cup silken tofu, crumbled 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup 1 cup semisweet vegan chocolate chips (or carob chips) 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract • Process the tofu and the maple syrup in a food processor for approximately 2 minutes, or until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a small, heavy saucepan. Add the chocolate chips and … Read more »

2 sticks margarine 1 lb. powdered sugar 1 cup Quik chocolate mix 1 cup peanut butter 1 tsp. vanilla • Melt the margarine and mix with the powdered sugar. Add the Quik and mix again, then mix in the peanut butter and the vanilla. • Spread mixture into an 8 x 8-inch or 9 x … Read more »