Ingredients 4 Assorted peppers, red, yellow, green, orange 2 T melted coconut oil or safflower or canola oil 1 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp pepper 4 (12-16 oz) vegan italian sausages, cut into 3/4 in. slices 1 pkg. 16 oz. pre-cooked polenta in a chubb, or make from scratch, one cup (if making from scratch […]
Vegetarian Recipes
Here is a small (but growing) collection of recipes for the vegetarian food prepared at the temple. Come every day 10am to 7pm to Govinda’s Buffet in the temple for a selection of Indian vegetarian specialties, but also try these at home. Each recipe we make ourselves and is a favorite at the buffet.
Steamed Veggies & Tofu with Brown Rice
Combine rice, 3 cups water and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let rice stand, covered, at least 10 minutes.While rice is cooking:In a small bowl, whish together the tahini, sesame oil, 1/4 C […]
Maple-Almond Butter
Ingredient List Makes 1 1/2 cups * 1 cup almond butter * 1/3 cup pure maple syrup * 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon Ingredient List Makes 1 1/2 cups * 1 cup almond butter * 1/3 cup pure maple syrup * 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon DirectionsBlend all ingredients and 1/2 cup water in food processor 2 […]
Soft Apple Ginger Spice Cookies
Ingredient List Makes 20 4-inch cookies * 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour * 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder * 1 tsp. baking soda * 1 tsp. ground ginger * 1 tsp. ground cinnamon * 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg * 1/4 tsp. salt * 1/2 cup canola oil * 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce * 1/4 cup […]
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Apple and Tarragon
Ingredient List Serves 4 * 5 cups chopped cauliflower florets (1 lb.) * 1 1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice * 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth * 1/8 tsp hing (omit on Ekadasi) * 1/2 tsp. ground coriander Ingredient List Serves 4 * 5 cups chopped cauliflower florets (1 lb.) * 1 1/2 cups unsweetened […]
Cajun Cauliflower Hash
Ingredient List Serves 4 * 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder * 1/2 tsp. dried thyme * 1/4 tsp. salt * 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper * 1 Tbs. olive oil * hing to taste (omit on Ekadasi) * 2 cups diced cauliflower florets (8 oz.) * 1 celery stalk, diced (1/4 cup) Ingredient List […]
Fennel-Spiced Potato Wedges
Ingredient List Serves 6 * 3 large Yukon gold potatoes, each cut into 8 thick wedges (11/2 lb.) * 1 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds * 1/8 tsp hing * 3/4 tsp. salt * 1 Tbs. olive oil * Freshly cracked black pepper * Canola oil for greasing grill grate Directions 1. Bring large pot of […]
Sesame Crusted Chickpea Patties
Ingredients o 1 pinch of hing, about 1/8 tsp o 1 (300 g) cans chickpeas, drained ( 10 oz) o 1 teaspoon ground cumin o 1 teaspoon ground coriander o 1/2 cup sesame seeds ( may use toasted for extra flavour) Directions 1. In a bowl mix all the ingredients except for the sesame seeds. […]
Roasted Green Beans
Ingredients o 2 lbs green beans o 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil ( or just enough to lightly coat beans) o 1 teaspoon kosher salt ( or to taste, may substitute with Mrs. Dash if desired) o 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper ( or to taste, omit if using Mrs. Dash) Directions 1. Preheat oven […]
Fresh Peach Cobbler
Ingredients o 2 large fresh peaches, peeled and sliced o 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided o 1/2 cup butter, melted o 1 cup flour o 2 teaspoons baking powder o 1/4 teaspoon salt o 1 dash nutmeg o 3/4 cup milk Ingredients o 2 large fresh peaches, peeled and sliced o 1 1/2 cups sugar, […]