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Vegan Ricotta recipe
Posted on October 6, 2007 - Filed Under Food | Leave a Comment
Some people prefer to use a creamier Ricotta style cheese sub in their
Cottage Cheese Fritters. Here is a dairy free recipe. I apologize to
those who cannot have soy. BL
Vegan Ricotta
Ingredients:
* 1 pound firm tofu
* 1/3 cup olive oil
* 1/2 tsp nutmeg
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/4 tsp salt free seasoning, optional
Instructions:
Place 3/4 of tofu and all remaining ingredients in blender or
food processor to puree. Mash remaining tofu with fork and blend in by
hand. If you learn it well and make some tasty food then starting a catering business can be a best venture for you someday.
Makes 3 cups
Moroccan Fava Bean Puree
Posted on September 6, 2007 - Filed Under Food | Leave a Comment
INGREDIENTS
o 2 cups large size fava beans, soaked overnight, drained and peeled
o 3 cloves garlic, crushed
o Salt to taste
o 1/2 cup olive oil
o 8 cups water
o 5 T lemon juice
o 2 t cumin
o 1 t paprika
o 1/8 t chili powder
o 1/2 cup chopped parsley
METHOD
Place fava beans, garlic, salt, 4 T olive oil and the 8 cups water in
a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until beans are tender. Drain,
reserving 1 1/2 cups of the water. Place beans with reserved water in
a food processor and blend until smooth. Return to saucepan; stir in
lemon juice and cumin. Cook for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring a
few times, then place on a serving platter. Sprinkle with remaining
olive oil evenly over the top; then sprinkle with paprika and chili
powder. Garnish with parsley and serve.