Well bodied chow which can be served on its own or with bread and tortillas. Can be topped with coconut yogurt or yellow mustard if looking for sour or tang. Ingredients Serves 2 hungry adults, 4 normal people. 2 cups green lentils (dry, uncooked) 1/2 to full head celery, chopped 1/2 to full block firm tofu, chopped thumb or more fresh ginger, chopped 1/2 tsp whole cloves Optional Anything you’d add to a vegetable stir fry! ...
Ingredients Ingredient Amount Water 4 cups Oregano 1/2 tsp X Thyme 1/2 tsp X Basil 1/2 tsp X Rosemary 1/2 tsp X Peppermint 1/2 tsp X Spearmint 1/2 tsp X Fresh Ginger 1/2 tsp Whole Clove 1/4 tsp If the X’d ingredients are pre-mixed, it would just be 1 tbsp. Directions Chop fresh ginger into bits. Smaller makes a better tea, bigger makes them more fun to snack on later. Crushing or juicing it may be a neat way to make the tea extra spicy. Add all ingredients to a pot. Want it stronger? Use less water, such as only 3 cups. Bring to a brief boil then let sit on low until ready to consume. I use the Steam function on my pressure cooker (3 minutes with Low Pressure). It then uses Keep Warm while I go on a walk for about 20 minutes to 2 hours. Serve! For maximum benefit, consume the herbs as well. I use a spoon at the end. :) Otherwise, if composting the plant matter, filter with a sieve or nut milk bag. Notes I find that it ends up tasting a lot like Tulsi, or Holy Basil. ...
Here’s something which can be a main, side, dip, sauce, or whatever! Ingredients 7oz bag instant refried pinto beans Natural Grocer’s 750ml or 4 cups of water Seasonings 0.5 tsp oregano 0.5 tsp thyme 7 cracks black pepper Double these for a bolder flavor. Directions Bring water to rolling boil. Add pinto beans and seasonings. Stir continuously until beans come to a boil. Turn off heat and continue to stir until beans are no longer bubbling. Allow to cool until desired texture / temperature is reached, 15-20 minutes. Stirring occasionally helps speed this up. Use a lid once the texture is where you’d like it. Beans may be used as soon as they’re the desired texture. If eating as a dip, also ensure the temperature is safe. Best used thinner for sauces and thicker for dips. If going on a pizza, keep in mind that the oven will help thicken the beans up even more. If used for pasta then ensure it’s about the same consistency as it should be served at. ...