The Convenient Vegetarian

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Karen: This is a nice little cookbook. I'm glad you talked me into it :-)

The recipes are basic and easy and the authors have tried to make

everything somewhat fast. I like this section of basic mixes which are

then used for several dishes.

 

Vegetable Rice Mix--use this mixture in the following two recipes.

Vegetable Rice With Savory Baked Tofu And Mushrooms

Basic Vegetable Rice

 

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Vegetable Rice Mix

 

Recipe By : The Convenient Vegetarian, by Messina and Schumann, p.120

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Rice Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 cups uncooked white or brown rice

1/2 cup dehydrated vegetables

1/4 cup vegetable broth powder

2 teaspoons salt

 

Look for dehydrated vegetable mixes in the bulk food section of grocery

stores or natural foods markets. It is often labeled as a soup mix or

starter. They tend to be very expensive by weight, but 1/2 cup of this mix

weighs little more than 1 ounce. For a mix with a slightly nuttier flavor,

try mixing half white rice with half bulgur.

 

Makes about 4 cups.

 

In ajar with a tightly fitting lid, mix all ingredients.

 

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Vegetable Rice With Savory Baked Tofu And Mushrooms

 

Recipe By : The Convenient Vegetarian, by Messina and Schumann, p. 122

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Main Dishes, Vegetarian Rice

Soyfoods Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon olive oil

8 ounces sliced mushrooms

8 ounces baked tofu -- diced

3 cups cooked Basic Vegetable Rice

(see separate recipe)

 

Makes 4 servings

 

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat, and saute mushrooms until

tender, 6 minutes. Add tofu, and saute until tofu is heated through, 5

minutes. Add Vegetable Rice, and toss to combine.

 

Tips and Variations You can buy baked tofu in the produce section of most

grocery stores or you can make your own: dice 8 ounces tofu and spread out

on a baking sheet.

 

Mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon pure maple syrup, and 1

tablespoon water. Pour over tofu. Bake at 350F 30 minutes. Or try the

Baked Five-Spice Tofu (see separate recipe).

 

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Basic Vegetable Rice

 

Recipe By : The Convenient Vegetarian, by Messina and Schumann, p. 121

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Rice Side Dishes

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 cups water

1 tablespoon margarine

1 cup Vegetable Rice Mix

(see separate recipe)

 

In a medium saucepan, combine water and margarine; bring to a boil. Add

Vegetable Rice Mix, and return to simmer. Cook, covered, over medium heat

until all water is absorbed, about 20 minutes for white rice and 40 minutes

for brown.

 

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