Vegetables

CRAN-APPLE-WALNUT YAMSBy Mary Derby Ingredients:4 medium yam (1-1/2 lbs), peeled, cut into ¼” slices2 apples (Granny Smith or Golden Delicious), cored, thinly sliced into ½ rings½ cup dried cranberries¼ cup Agave or ½ cup brown sugar3 Tbsp Earth Balance or Smart Balance butter spread, melted¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans½ tsp cinnamon Directions:Spray a large…

GREEN BEANS 1 pound of green beans2 teaspoons soy sauce, or to taste1 teaspoon dried oreganoCook in just enough water to keep them from scorching 1) Bring all ingredients to a boil.2) Cook covered just until beans are as soft as you like them. Don’t overcook. Hint: If possible, use fresh herbs instead of dried.By…

GREEN BEANS ALMONDINETastefully Vegan Cookbook 1 lb fresh or frozen green beans 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakesSalt or garlic salt to taste (optional) 1 Tbsp sesame seeds ¾ cup sliced or slivered almonds Snap or French cut green beans. Simmer beans, covered, in a large skillet with a small amount of wateruntil tender. Sprinkle lightly…

ORANGE-PINEAPPLE YAMSCooking by the Book 2 cups orange or apple juice* 4 to 6 yams or sweet potatoes (baked whole in skins) 1 cup pineapple juice* Few drops of maple flavoring or syrup 3 Tbsp crushed pineapple tidbits 1 cup Pecan halves or chopped, or dried or fresh cranberries 3 Tbsp cornstarch Peel and slice…

STIR-FRIED GREEN BEANS3 cups chopped green beans, chopped in thin slices 1 Tbsp olive oil1/2 cup sliced onions 1/2 cup grated coconut1 Tbsp sesame seeds and/or sunflower seeds a pinch of baking soda 1 cup roasted nuts (peanuts, almonds, cashews work well) salt to taste Heat oil in skillet. Add all the ingredients together. Stir…