Bruschetta

Bruschetta

Ingredients

3 cups fresh tomatoes, diced

1 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped

½ red onion finely chopped

1 garlic bud, minced

3 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp balsamic or red wine vinegar

4 Tbsp fresh basil chopped

2 tsp dried or 4 Tbsp fresh oregano

1/4 tsp sugar (optional)

1 Tbsp vegan ricotta (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

Let marinate for at least 5 hours

Serve with baguette croutons or other favorite bread option.

Add tablespoon of ricotta when serving if using.

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Vegan Creton Pâté

Vegan Creton Pâté

Ingredients

¾ cup green lentils

2 Tbsp Olive oil

1 onion finely chopped

2 garlic cloves

¼ cup nutritional yeast

½ cup walnuts

1 tsp tamari

1/8 tsp ground cloves

¼ tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

2 cups vegetable broth

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over low heat and add the onion. Cook until it becomes translucent. Add garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add lentils, walnuts, yeast, spices, salt, pepper, and tamari. Mix and let infuse the flavours for 2 to 3 minutes. 

Add vegetable broth and remaining oil, then continue to cook on low for 25 minutes, uncovered.

Stir often to make sure the mixture doesn’t stick to the bottom. Add water if needed. Simmer gently.

Remove when lentils are soft. In a food processor, reduce the preparation to a smooth and even purée. Correct the seasoning if needed.

Place the mixture in a mold and let cool. 

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Végé Pâté

Végé Pâté

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted sunflower seed

1 cup unsalted pumpkin seeds

1 chopped onion

2 garlic cloves

1 chopped carrot

1 chopped potato

½ of one lemon juice

1 Tbsp tamari sauce

2 tspn roasted sesame oil

1/3 cup favorite vegetable oil

1 cup hot water

½ cup nutritional yeast

½ cup buckwheat flour

1 tspn dried basil leaves

1 tspn cumin powder

½ tspn turmeric powder

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Place all ingredients in food processor. Blend well. Place the content in a parchment paper lined 9 x 13 inch dish that can go in the oven. Place in oven and cook for 1 hour.

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