tell me…
August 14, 2007 at 6:49 pm | In Uncategorized |is it wrong of me to love eating just steamed Brussels sprouts like that? no oil, no sauce, no nothing? because I did just that, and when the mood is right, they’re even better than chocolate. or peanuts.
I’m hooked on the PB ice cream. I love it with a little chocolate syrup poured on top. I guess that fact makes up for the “naked” sprouts bit I mentioned above, eh?
oh! if you used to love chicken as an omnivore, if you ever were one or if you are one now too, actually, you have got to try a bite of the seitan I blabbered about these last few days. you’ll be shocked at how close it comes to the “real thing”. the chickens will be grateful! so will your belly.
this is just the soup I made a week or so ago, after being frozen. it thickened up a lot and got even better after getting to marinate a bit. just an fyi, if you were planning on making some.
mucho margarita cupcakes! from VCTOTW, of course. I used a bit of whole wheat pastry flour, less oil, less sugar, and they still came out mighty tasty. I can’t be bothered with using pastry bags these days: I just like to slap the frosting on top of the cuppers and be done with it. woo!
and finally, this is a dish based on the tomato couscous recipe you can find in this month’s Vegetarian Times.
super couscous bowl:
16oz super firm tofu, cubed
1 T peanut oil
1 big leek, white part only, chopped in small pieces
1 T shallot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 t cracked black pepper
sea salt, to taste
1 t dried basil
1 t dried thyme
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1 T olive oil
14oz can diced tomato [KEEP JUICE]
2/3 cup purified water
1 cup whole wheat couscous
dash of tamari per serving, optional
I browned the tofu in a large saucepan, in peanut oil, on medium high heat for about 10 minutes, until crispy and brown; then I used the same saucepan to cook the leek, shallot, garlic, pepper, basil, thyme, and parsley, in olive oil. just heat the oil, throw in the rest of the ingredients and let cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the leek is tender.
the couscous? that was the simplest part. bring diced tomatoes [with liquid] and water to a boil in a medium saucepan, throw in couscous, stir quickly, remove from heat, cover and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
mix tofu/veggie mix with couscous, and there you go! a perfectly healthy and delicious meal that serves at least 2 people.
I’m going back to being a sloth. suits me really well today. have a good Tuesday!
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Pingback by recipe index « have cake, will travel! — August 14, 2007 #
ah, this reminds me. i still need to get some brussel sprouts! i’ve never ever had them before. sad, i know. but i really wanna try them.
mm soup sounds nice right now.
haha we think alike. i picked out that same recipe from veg times to make tonight.
Comment by Hilary — August 14, 2007 #
You are hilarious! I personally love just plain veggie. Everyone always thinks I am crazy for that. There is something about eating food that tastes like what it is! As for the soup, that looks so good. I have been craving some corn chowder myself lately. Now, I think I am going to have to whip up a batch! Truth be told, I am a tofu virgin and I am going on my first endeavor tonight. I bought fried chicken for the husband and kids and I wanted to try something with the tofu to go with mashed potatoes…I think I want to BBQ it…I hope it works. I will try yours next!
Comment by Sarena — August 14, 2007 #
Celine, oh my goodness, how funny - that’s exactly how I eat my vegetables too!! In my most recent blog post, I talked about how while most people get cravings for chocolate and salty snacks and whatnot, I get cravings for plain ol’ steamed vegetables (specifically, cruciferous vegetables like brussels sprouts and broccoli) - I live up to being called VeggieGirl :0)
Comment by VeggieGirl — August 14, 2007 #
No, nothing wrong with a little brussels sprouts lovin’ action. I love nekkid veggies too, every once in a while. My brother and mother both hate salad dressing, they always eat their salad plain. I love veggies either way.
Comment by bazu — August 14, 2007 #
I need to try making your seitan! I’m making satay with white wave’s version tonight & we’ll see how that goes. If the hubby likes it, I’ll make yours! :)
Beautiful cupcakes, by the way. They don’t look rushed!
Comment by melisser — August 15, 2007 #
ooo super couscous bowl. i need to start buying vegetarian times! everything else you made looks good too. i especially want to try the cupcakes!
Comment by eat me, delicious — August 15, 2007 #
thank you!!! it’s a relief that I’m not as big a freak I thought I was. ;p
VG, I didn’t see your post! I guess the feed didn’t work or something. or I might be losing my mind.
Comment by Celine — August 15, 2007 #
I crave raw carrots frequently, but they’re practically fruit (’cause they’re so sweet).
I love raw foods, but just the weird ones, like raw pastry (I get nagged by my b/f who always reminds me about the yukky things I could catch) and raw potato.
But I haven’t tried a raw vegan cookbook yet…
And those cuppers are awesome! I always put in too much green….
Comment by Amy — August 15, 2007 #
On the plain veggies discussion, I feel the same! When recipes want me to cover things in oil or other seasonings, I get turned off. I love a raw or steamed veggie (or fruit) any day!
Comment by melisser — August 15, 2007 #
Naked sprouts? Yum.
Comment by urbanvegan — August 15, 2007 #
Piping icing is a lot of work, and your cupcakes look just as good with the icing plopped on top! Have seen several postings now about the tomato couscous recipe, I may have to try it out…thanks for posting your version!
Comment by Vegan_Noodle — August 15, 2007 #
oh, so pretty. everything! i want your seitan, i want your soup, your cuppers, your couscous, everything! come be my personal chef. irvine isn’t that far from bakersfield, remember? ;) seriously, though, i have been bookmarking practically everything you’ve made for a month now because i want to make it all once i get to cook again, but at this point, i have stopped bookmarking because it’s too ridiculous. i just have to go back through and make everything because everything you make is the best! like your blog.
Comment by textual bulldog — August 15, 2007 #
muahaha, TB, I feel the same way every time I visit your blog and a few others! I know I need to plan on making at least one recipe per blog, asap, but I often miss an ingredient, the stamina, or the brain cells to do so. I also need to make your wonderful scalloped potatoes soon. I think I have everything in the fridge for it, so perhaps it’ll be what we’ll eat this weekend! :D
Noodle! I don’t mind the piping work, it’s the cleaning-after-piping work that bothers me. the stuff goes everywhere!
we’re all a bunch of crazy vegans with our love for raw/naked veggies, eh? ;p
Comment by Celine — August 16, 2007 #
Hmmm. It’s wrong. Brussels sprouts are ewwwww. But couscous and tofu are definitely right!
Comment by Mitsuko — August 16, 2007 #
if looooooooving sprouts is wrong, I don’t wanna be right! ;)
Comment by Celine — August 16, 2007 #
hi nice post, i enjoyed it
Comment by Xavier — August 19, 2007 #
cool, Xavier. or Colby. or Xavier.
Comment by Celine — August 19, 2007 #