Another recipe I Want to Try

Today I got the most random craving for soda bread, and decided to look for a good vegan recipe. I found one on VeganMania, and it looks promising. I am going to try it in the very near future (maybe on a day when there isn't a high of 95 degrees in the forecast ...)

Irish Soda Bread

2 cups unbleached white flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tbsp salt
3/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup raisins
1/2 cups soy milk blended with 2 tsp vinegar

Blend dry ingredients, then stir in raisins. Stir in the soymilk + vinegar mixture. Knead until a smooth, pliable dough forms. Lightly oil a cookie sheet or pizza pan. Shape the dough into a round loaf about 3 or 4 inches high on the pan. Bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes. Cool on a rack, but is best enjoyed warm, topped with Earth Balance and accompanied by a cup of tea.

Recipe I want to Try

[source: back of a can of Westbrae Natural organic garbanzo beans]

Mediterranean Garbanzo Stir Fry
1 cup uncooked rice (white, basmati or jasmine work well)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large zucchini, halved and sliced
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 15-oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp. fresh mint, chopped
1 tomato, chopped

cook rice according to package directions, then set aside. heat oil in large skillet over mediu, heat. stir in oregano and garlic & saute one minute. add zucchini, mushrooms & beans, stirring well to couat with oil and herbs. stir fry for 10 minutes or until zucchini is crisp and tender. add fresh mint and tomato and stir to heat, about 5 more minutes. serve over cooked rice.


YUM!