Each year, on March 20th, we celebrate Meatout Day. Share these recipes with a friend.
Kidney Bean and Peach Cakes (from Conveniently Vegan)
Makes 5 burgers
Enjoy these unique burgers!
15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1-pound can peach halves, drained
1 cup unbleached white flour
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons oil (for pan)
Place all the ingredients except the oil in a food processor bowl. Blend for 2 minutes. Pour batter to form 5 burgers in an oiled large frying pan. Fry over medium-high heat for 5 minutes on each side. Serve warm on a whole grain bun with lettuce and a slice of tomato.
Potato Tacos (from Vegan Meals for 1 or 2)
Makes 3 tacos
Have fun with these tacos!
Vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup frozen hash brown potatoes
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup shredded vegan cheese
1 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup tempeh, seitan, or other alternative meat (cut into thin strips)
2 Tablespoons canned cut corn or thawed, frozen cut corn, drained
2 shredded Romaine leaves
3 taco shells or tortillas
Salsa, as desired
Spray a medium-sized frying pan with oil and heat. Cook hash browns until very crispy. Season with cumin, chili powder and pepper. Remove from heat, place in a medium-sized bowl, and toss with vegan cheese. Cook tempeh, seitan or other alternative meat strips in same pan, adding onions and cooking until onions are soft and “meat” is heated. Assemble tacos with potatoes, “meat,” and lettuce on taco shells or wrapped into tortillas. Top with salsa, if desired.