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Thanksgiving Stuffing – Vegan!

November 24, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving stuffing with gravy

Stuffing with gravy and a spoonful of cranberry sauce — that’s the foundation of my dream Thanksgiving dinner. But until now, I didn’t have a good recipe for a dairy-free, delectable stuffing to share. My new vegan Thanksgiving stuffing: Tastes buttery rich, with plenty of sage and thyme Uses a new trick to blend up […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: bread, chickpeas, fall, holidays, stuffing, Thanksgiving

Greek Chickpea Salad for a Crowd

June 22, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Greek chickpea salad in a bowl

Combine creamy chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and Greek dressing for a crowd-pleasing salad. Toss in chopped olives and loads of chopped fresh parsley for extra flavor. It keeps its crunch for several days, so you can make it on the weekend to help get you through the week. I made a big pot of it this […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: bell peppers, celery, chickpeas, cucumbers, olives, party, salad, salad dressing, summer

Win-Win-Win Hummus

March 1, 2019 by Linda Watson 2 Comments

hummus in bowl with raw cauliflower, radish slices, and carrot sticks

The secret ingredient in this hummus makes it healthier, thriftier, and greener. That’s a win-win-win in my book! My Taster likes it better than my original hummus too. Win-Win-Win Hummus costs just 78 cents a serving using organic ingredients. You’ll find three something-for-nothing ingredients in one recipe: My homemade hummus uses no oil. Use olive […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe, Something for Nothing Tagged With: chickpeas, no added fat, olives, something for nothing, thrifty, WFPB

Chickpea Cacciatore with Potatoes

January 11, 2019 by Linda Watson 2 Comments

Chickpea Cacciatore

Make this impressive Chickpea Cacciatore in your slow cooker! It’s from my friend Kathy Hester’s updated classic, The Vegan Slow Cooker. As with all of Kathy’s recipes, the prep is easy and the flavors pack a punch. She even tells you what to do the night before to avoid a morning rush. I have it […]

Filed Under: cookbook, Entree, Recipe Tagged With: chickpeas, cookbook, Kathy Hester, slow cooker

Cold-Nix Soup – Chicken-Free Soup for Fighting Colds

February 2, 2018 by Linda Watson 2 Comments

Cold-Nix Soup in heart-shaped bowl

The vegan cold-fighting soup makes its own broth from dried chickpeas and aromatic vegetable. Sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsley add color and nutrition. Optional whole-grain pasta helps it slip down your throat. Lemon brightens it all. Take one big bowl daily for comfort and health.

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe Tagged With: carrots, chickpeas, colds, hard times, orzo, parsnips, soup

How to Make Homemade Aquafaba from Dried Beans

September 14, 2017 by linda watson Leave a Comment

cooked chickpeas and golden chickpea broth or aquafaba

Here’s how to make homemade aquafaba from dried chickpeas or black beans, water, and salt.  There are plenty of reasons to make your own aquafaba, including that it’s cheaper, healthier, and greener. Use organic aquafaba in place of eggs and milk in many recipes. Active time: 15 minutes. Total time: 5 to 16 hours, depending […]

Filed Under: Core, Recipe Tagged With: aquafaba, black beans, chickpeas, vegan

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