All Recipes – Page 5 – The Vegan Rhino

May 17, 2020October 31, 2020

Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Alright bakers, if you are looking for a refreshing cookie that is light, buttery, and pops with flavor, than these Raspberry Jam Thumbprint cookies are it! The homemade ginger-lemon raspberry jam with the lemon-buttery goodness these cookies have are a great combo. During the summertime, I love to make these Raspberry Jam Thumbprint cookies with different jams, like a fresh strawberry or peach jam. For all those raspberry fans out there, these cookies will curb all those cravings you may be having. Lets get cooking bakers!

Yield 21

Ingredients

3/4 cup vegan butter, softened

1/2 cup organic cane sugar

1 Tbsp. egg replacer + 2 Tbsp. filtered water

1 large lemon, zest only

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1-3/4 cup organic all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt

1/3 cup ginger-lemon raspberry jam, to fill cookies

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar together until white and fluffy. Mix in the egg replacer, lemon zest, and vanilla.
In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture until all the dry ingredients are well incorporated.
Using a 1-inch scoop, place cookie balls into the prepared baking sheets. Using your thumb, press a thumbprint into the center of each ball. Fill with roughly 1/4 tsp. raspberry jam.
Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
Serve or store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 1 week.

Chef‘s tip: These cookies are delicious with this strawberry jam!

May 16, 2020September 8, 2020

3-Ingredient Pancakes

We all know how busy the mornings can be which is why I have created this simple 3 ingredient pancake recipe. With a little help of ripened bananas, oat milk, and flour, you can make a simple breakfast in a matter of minutes. Topped with a homemade raspberry jam, you can add tons of flavor with toppings, granola, whipped cream, and much more!

Yield 12

Ingredients

2 medium ripe bananas

2 3/4 cups organic all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups oat milk

Butter, for oiling pan

Optional:

3/4 tsp. vanilla extract

1 Tbsp. organic cane sugar

Pinch of Himalayan salt

Pinch of cinnamon

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine smashed bananas, flour, and oat milk. Mix until combined and smooth.
Heat a large skillet on a medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter to prevent sticking. Spoon 1/3 cup of batter onto skillet and cook pancakes until tops are covered with bubbles. Flip the pancakes over and cook did an additional minute.
Serve warm with desired toppings like maple syrup, vegan butter, fruits, James, etc.

Chef’s tip: If you want to add chocolate chips or blueberries, place it on the individual pancake once you pour the batter.

May 15, 2020May 17, 2020

Spicy Red Pepper Sauce

This vegan spicy red bell pepper sauce is the perfect recipe for spaghetti nights, sandwiches, and tons more! This recipe is perfect for those weeknights that are busy and packed with tons of activities. As simple as it sounds, this sauce packs a lot of flavor and heat from the scotch bonnet pepper, so if you don’t like spicy foods, leave it out.

Yield 24 oz.

Ingredients

2 red bell pepper, skin removed

1 small yellow onion, chopped

1 large garlic clove, minced

1 small scotch bonnet pepper, de seeded and minced

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

3/4 tsp. Himalayan salt

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

1 tsp. white distilled vinegar vinegar

1/4 tsp. sugar

1/2 cup vegetable broth

1 tsp. nutritional yeast

Directions

Preheat oven to broil
On a baking sheet, place the whole red bell pepper and roast until charred, roughly 10-15 minutes. Place peppers into a bowl and cover to trap the steam. After 10 minutes, remove the skin and stems.
In a blender, add the roasted bell pepper, chopped onion, garlic clove, scotch bonnet pepper, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, vinegar, sugar, vegetable broth, and nutritional yeast. Blend until smooth.
Serve over pasta.

Chef’s tip: You don’t have to roast the peppers, you could always purchase a can of roasted red bell peppers to save time.

May 14, 2020October 29, 2020

Ginger-Lemon Raspberry Jam

The flavor of raspberry, lemon, and ginger together is a flavor that brings me back to my childhood. I used to always enjoy plain yogurt with raspberry or strawberry jam swirled together. When you make your own jam, you get to enjoy the freshness and taste of the ingredients you’re using vs. using a store bought jam packed with preservatives. If you keep this sealed tight in the fridge, it can last just about two weeks long. This recipe is great for toast, thumbprint cookies, or even a raspberry mimosa for the adults out there! Either way, it’s a great addition to any kitchen to have some jam.

Yield roughly 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

12 oz. raspberries

1/8 cup organic cane sugar

2 Tbsp. filtered water

1/2 lemon juiced + zested

1/8 tsp. fresh grated ginger

Directions

In a small pot, add all ingredients and cook for 8-10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Pour jam into a clean mason jar.
Serve either warm or cold.

Chef’s tip: Add 1 Tbsp. chia seeds and allow jam to cool completely. Store in refrigerator for 2 hours before enjoying.

May 13, 2020May 29, 2020

Chinese Orange Tofu

One of the best things to make at home is Chinese food and I can’t wait for you all to give this Chinese Orange Tofu recipe a try! I wanted to make a recipe that embodies the typical orange sauce flavors but vegan and 100% homemade. The dish uses an orange-ginger jam which brings an added bonus of flavor and depth.

Yield 3

Ingredients

Sauce:

1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt

1 cup orange-ginger jam

2 tsp. minced garlic

1/4 tsp. grated ginger

1 orange juiced and zested

1 Tbsp. organic blue agave

1 Tbsp. white vinegar

1 Tbsp. organic tamari sauce

Tofu:

16 oz. container extra firm tofu, drained and cubed

1 Tbsp. organic cornstarch

Green onion, to garnish

Directions

In a small pot on medium-high heat, add all of the ingredients and simmer for roughly 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, add the diced tofu and sprinkle with cornstarch to coat. Pour the tofu into the sauce and reduce heat to simmer, cooking until heated.
Serve over white rice and topped with green onions.

Chef’s tip: You can crisp up the tofu if you’d like by baking it or using an air fryer.

April 29, 2020May 14, 2020

Orange-Ginger Jam

Do you have a ton of oranges or simply want to just brighten up your morning? Then this is the jam for you! I have to say, I normally keep strawberry or peach jam on hand during the springtime, but my new favorite is this orange and ginger, it’s fresh and flavorful. And for all those bakers, this would be great in a citrus sponge roll cake!

Yield 1 cup

Ingredients

2 cups chopped oranges, peeled, cleaned, and sliced

1-1/2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced

1 lime, juice and zest

1/2 cup organic cane sugar

1/2 cup filtered water

Directions

Bring all ingredients to a boil and reduce heat to keep a steady simmer for 40-45 minutes; Stirring frequently.
Remove the jam from the stove and carefully bottle it in to a clean mason jar.

Chef’s tip: This orange jam is great to use in orange broccoli with steam white rice.

April 20, 2020May 14, 2020

Whole Roasted Garlic

Roasted garlic is one of those ingredients that can elevate your recipes, bringing tons of depth to your meals. This amazing ingredient also has tons of benefits to your health, like working as an anti-inflammatory, boosting overall immunity and has antibacterial properties.

Yield 4

Ingredients

1 garlic bulb, remove excess skin and cut 1/4” from top

1/2 tsp. avocado oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Drizzle with olive oil, salt, cover with tin foil, and place in the oven.
Bake for 45-48 minutes until garlic cloves are soft and slightly brown.
Serve either smashed on bread or mixed into butter, pastas, or other recipes.

Chef’s tip: If you are short on time, you can individually take out the garlic cloves from the head. Just be sure to keep an eye on them so they do not burn.

April 2, 2020May 14, 2020

Coffee-Banana Marble Bread

This awesome banana bread is a mixture between coffee cake and marble loaf, two of my favorite things! Banana bread is the best when you have some bananas that are a bit too brown and mushy. Usually when I make a loaf, I always add an extra banana to the mixture for extra flavor and moistness. This is a great breakfast idea or mid-afternoon snack for busy days.

Yields 10 slices

Ingredients

4-5 ripe bananas, mashed

1-1/2 cup Organic King Arthur All-Purpose Flour

1 cup organic cane sugar

1/2 cup dairy-free butter

2 Tbsp. Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer + 4 Tbsp. water

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. Vitacost Himalayan Pink Salt

1-1/4 tsp. coffee extract

1 Tbsp. Cocoa powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In small bowl, prepare egg replacers according to package directions.
In mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar until creamy. Slowly add egg replacers, one at a time, and mix well. Add bananas and stir to combine.
In separate mixing bowl, sift flour, baking soda and salt.
Slowly combine dry and wet ingredients until fully incorporated. Add coffee extract and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
Remove 1 cup of batter and place into a small bowl. Add cocoa powder and mix until smooth.
Pour batter into greased starting with the vanilla batter. Alternate layers between the two until all the batter is gone. Using a knife, give a few swirls to move the batter around.
Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown. When ready, remove from oven and let cool completely.
Serve immediately or store in an air tight container.

Chef’s tip: Like your banana bread on the moist side? Add 1-2 more bananas to the batter and bake for an extra 5-10 minutes.

March 28, 2020May 14, 2020

Simple Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

With tons of pantry items and a couple staple vegetables, you can make a delicious vegan macaroni and cheese dish! This Mac dish is made with a plant-based na-cho average cheese sauce that is paired with frozen broccoli. If you have some extra ingredients laying around, like parsley, panic bread crumbs or vegan cheeses, you can add them to the top and bake it until golden brown and bubbling. This recipe is a simple way to be creative with your vegetables and any other produce you may have laying around.

Yield 4

Ingredients

12 oz. Bionature 100% gluten free elbows

2 cups broccoli florets, frozen or fresh

1/2 na-cho average cheese sauce recipe

Breadcrumb topping (optional):

1/8 cup panko bread crumbs

1/8 cup vegan cheddar cheese

1/8 cup vegan parmesan cheese

Freshly chopped parsley, to garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
In a large pot filled 3/4 of the way with well-salted water, boil your pasta according to the boxed instructions. In the last minute of cooking your pasta, add frozen broccoli. Drain and add it back to the pot.
Stir in the cheese sauce and pour mixture into a small lightly greased casserole dish. Top with breadcrumb mixture (optional)
Bake for 10-18 minutes or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbling.
Serve immedietly.

Chef’s tip: If you are in a pinch on ingredients, forget the toppings and just eat the macaroni and cheese once you add the cheese sauce to the pasta and broccoli.

Other recipes

Na-Cho Average Cheese Dip

March 18, 2020May 14, 2020

Spring Rolls with Sambucol Elderberry-Plum Sauce

Let’s end the spring roll vs. egg roll debate — right here, right now.

Aside from being the eggless option, there are so many reasons why spring rolls are the clear winner. The edible wrapper used encase all the delicious veggie insides are thin, which allows for maximum crispiness. A thin wrapper also means they don’t get overly saturated with oil while frying. But what makes THESE spring rolls champions in particular is that they come with a homemade elderberry-plum sauce recipe. BONUS! It’s sweet, savory and healthy, too.

Finding subtle ways to add immune-boosting support to your food is simple and gets the job done. Sambucol’s Elderberry Syrup is rich in vitamins A, B and C and provides my immune system support to help me stay healthy throughout the year. When making this recipe, make sure to add the Sambucol syrup at the end of the cooking process to retain maximum nutritional benefits.

Yield 4

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. vegetable broth

12 8-inch square vegan spring roll or wonton wrappers

4 cups Napa cabbage, quartered and thinly sliced

1-2 stalks green onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 tsp. minced ginger

1 cup shredded carrots

1/8 cup organic tamari sauce

1-1/2 tsp. rice wine vinegar

1 tsp. sesame oil

Canola oil for frying

6 green onion stalks, halved and slightly wilted

Plum-Elderberry Sauce:

1 lb. plums, washed and diced

1/4 cup sweet potato

1/8 cup yellow onion, chopped

1/8 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1 Tbsp. tamari

1/2 Tbsp. agave

1-1/2 tsp. freshly grated ginger

1 small garlic clove, minced

1/4 tsp. Himalayan Fine Pink Salt

1/2-inch cinnamon stick

1/2 Star Anise

1 whole clove

1 Tbsp. Sambucol Original or Sugar-Free Syrup

Directions

Plum-Elderberry Dipping Sauce:

In a sauce pan on a medium-low heat, cook sauce for 25-30 minutes and then use an immersion blender to smooth the sauce.
Lightly toast seasoning mixture in a pan over medium-high heat and place into a cheese cloth sachet. Place the sachet into the sauce and cook on low for 20 minutes, removing the satchet once done. Add the Sambucol syrup once cool to retain maximum health benefits.
Allow sauce to cool before serving.

Spring rolls:

In a frying pan on medium-low heat, sauté the cabbage, green onion, garlic, ginger, shredded carrot, tamari, and rice wine vinegar with the vegetable broth to prevent sticking. Cook for 3-5 minutes and allow to cool. Add sesame oil at the end and stir it in.
Fill each wrapper with 2 tablespoons of filling, folding in from the sides and rolling the wrappers tight. Wrap a strip of green onion around and tie it. Cut off any excess green onion.
Heat the oil to 325 degrees F and carefully add the spring rolls until golden brown, roughly 2-3 minutes.
Serve immediately with Plum–elderberry sauce.

Chef’s tip: Slightly blanch the green onion strips in boiling water for a few seconds. This will help make it easier to tie the spring rolls.

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