Vegan Club Sandwich with Kale Chips

Vegan Club Sandwich with Kale Chips

What you’ll need:
1 bunch of kale
Season salt
Sea Salt
Black pepper
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Wheat bread
Tempeh
2 TBLS olive oil
1 TBLS balsamic vinegar
Tofurkey (I use peppered)
1 vine ripened tomato
1 avocado
Alfalfa sprouts
Pickles
Dressings: mustard, vegenaise, ect.

What you do:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil
Clean and cut kale into bit size pieces removing any veins
Place the cleaned, cut kale on the baking sheet
Drizzle olive oil over kale (I use a spray olive oil to coat the kale more evenly)
Sprinkle the season salt, sea salt, pepper and red pepper flakes on kale
Bake for 10-15 minutes until crispy

In a large frying pan heat 1 TBLS of olive oil and 1 TBLS of balsamic vinegar on medium heat
Place tempeh in pan and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown

Spread mustard, veganaise (whatever dressings you prefer) onto the bread
Add: tomatoes, avocado, sprouts, pickles, tempeh and tofurkey
Sprinkle with salt and pepper

Enjoy!

Spicy sweet potato burritos

Spicy sweet potato burritos

What you’ll need:
Large tortillas ( I prefer wheat)
1 can of black beans drained
2 red potatoes chopped into small pieces (i prefer to leave the skin on but can be peeled)
1 large sweet potato peeled and chopped into small pieces
1 TBSL extra virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion chopped finely
1 jalapeno pepper, remove seeds and chop finely
10 cherry tomatoes quartered or 1 vine ripened tomato chopped
1 lime
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper(you can adjust this depending on the spice level you prefer)
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Sea salt (to taste)
Ground black pepper (to taste)
1 avocado (optional)

What to do:
Fill a medium sized pot with water and bring to a boil. Add chopped potatoes and reduce heat to medium, let cook for about 15 minutes.

White the potatoes are boiling warm a large skillet/wok on medium heat with the TBLS of olive oil. Add the chopped red onion and cook for 5 minutes. When the potatoes are soft drain and slightly mash then add them to the onions in the large skillet. Saute for about 10 minutes.

Now add the black beans, jalapeno, tomatoes, chili powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and the juice from the lime. Season with sea salt and ground black pepper to taste. Heat for a few minutes.

Spoon mixture onto a tortilla and top with avocado. Wrap and enjoy!

Vegan Tacos on Romaine

Vegan Tacos on Romaine

What you’ll need:
1 1/2 Cups walnuts (unsalted)
1 /12 Tsp Chili Powder
3/4 Tsp Coriander
2 TBLS Soy Sauce
1 1/2 Cups Cashews
1/2 Cups Water
1/2 Tsp Salt
1 TBLS Lemon Juice
Romaine Lettuce
1 Avocado
1 Tomato
1/2 Red Onion

What you do:
For “Taco Meat” in a food processor combine:
Walnuts
Chili Powder
Coriander
Soy Sauce

For “Sour Cream” combine in blender until creamy:
Cashews
Water (if too thick add an additional 1/4 cup)
Salt
Lemon Juice

Spread the “Taco Meat” onto romaine lettuce
Top with Sour Cream
Add: Onion, Avocado(I squeeze any left over lemon on the avocado), Tomato and Salt to taste

I learned this recipe at a cooking class at Beehive Essentials in Spanish Fork Utah(www.healthyeatersclub.wordpress.com) and have loved it. I made a few small changes in seasonings so feel free to use your favorite spice in place of the chili powder or coriander. I make this recipe almost every week, it’s a staple in our home now. Enjoy!!