The Ultimate Vegan BLT
The Ultimate Vegan BLT
Number of Servings
4 sandwiches (Serves 4)
Ingredients
- 8 slices Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Bread
- 16 oz Firm tofu ([q:1/4] inch slices)
- For 'bacon' marinade:
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- [q:1/4] tsp pepper
- [q:1/4] cup soy sauce
- For Avocado Aioli:
- 1 large avocado
- 2 Tbsp tahini
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp olive Oil
- [q:1/4] cup cilantro
- Lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
Directions
- Pour ingredients for ‘bacon’ marinade into a bowl. Mix well with a fork.
- Dip tofu slices in marinade. Flip until both sides are covered in sauce.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Pour all Avocado Aioli ingredients into blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Place one leaf of lettuce, one sliced tomato and one tofu slice on a piece of Ezekiel 4:9 bread.
- Spread Avocado Aioli on the other piece of Ezekiel 4:9 bread.
- Assemble sandwich.
- Cut sandwich in half.
- Serve with the side of your choice – we chose fresh blueberries and strawberries.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Info
556 Calories, 34 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 49 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Total sugars (6 g Added sugars), 14 g Fiber, 30 g Total fat (4 g sat), 1,100 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Calcium, Phosphorus, [nut:4] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Zinc, [nut:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Iron, Magnesium, [nut:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin K, Folate, Potassium, [nut:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Avocado-Spinach Hummus
Avocado-Spinach Hummus
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
8
Ingredients
- [q:1/2] head DOLE Cauliflower
- [q:1/4] cup hulled pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons tahini paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 cups DOLE Baby Spinach
- [q:1/2] avocado
- [q:1/4] cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons grated lime peel
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Pull off leaves around cauliflower and break it into small florets. Place into food processor or an emulsifier blender and pulse until it becomes coarse texture of “rice”, remove and set aside.
- Combine pumpkin seeds, tahini paste, cumin and garlic clove in food processor or blender. Cover; blend until smooth. Add cauliflower, baby spinach and avocado to pumpkin seed mixture. Process until smooth.
- Season hummus with orange juice, lime juice and grated lime peel and salt to taste. Sprinkle with chia seeds before serving with sliced apple, fresh vegetables or crackers.
Nutrition Info
80 calories
Avocado and Egg Sandwich
Avocado and Egg Sandwich
Number of Servings
Serves 1
Ingredients
- Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Flax English Muffins
- [q:1/2] avocado
- 2 eggs
- your choice of sliced cheese
Directions
- Fork split and toast the Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Flax English Muffins.
- With a knife, cut [q:1/4] of an avocado into slices. Place on one-half of an avocado.
- Crack and scramble two eggs, with the seasoning of your choice.
- Pour egg-mixture into a skillet and cook until it resembles an open-faced omelet. Fold into fourths (half it, and half it again).
- Place egg on top of avocado.
- Top with a slice of cheese.
- Melt in oven, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Info
With 1 slice Cheddar cheese: 557 Calories, 27 g Protein, 348 mg Cholesterol, 40 g Carbohydrates, 1 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 13 g Fiber, 33 g Total fat (10 g sat), 472 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Phosphorus, Zinc, [nut:4] Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, [nut:3] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Folate, Iron, [nut:2] Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Calcium, Magnesium, [nut:1] Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Potassium
Magic Green Sauce
Magic Green Sauce
Prep Time
10 min prep time
Number of Servings
Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 handful of mixed herbs, preferably flat-leaf parsley, cilantro, and mint (thick stems removed)
- [q:1/2] avocado, pit removed and flesh scooped out
- 8–12 pickled jalapeño slices, drained
- 1 Tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 garlic clove, peeled (optional)
- [q:1/2] cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- [q:1/2] tsp sea salt
Directions
- Roughly chop herbs, transfer them to a food processor along with the rest of ingredients, and blend until your desired consistency is achieved. Taste and adjust flavors to your liking.
- Store in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Info
Per serving (serves 8): 148 Calories, 3 g Carbohydrates, 1 g Fiber, 15 g Total fat (2 g sat), 114 mg Sodium, [nutrition:2] Vitamin C, [nutrition:1] Vitamin E, K
Portobello and Avocado Quesadillas
Portobello and Avocado Quesadillas
Prep Time
20 min prep time
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
- 5 oz portobello mushrooms
- 2 Tbsp coconut or olive oil
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Sea salt
- 2 avocados, pits removed and flesh scooped out
- [q:1/2] can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 8 tortillas
- 1 lime, quartered
- 1 handful of parsley, leaves picked and finely chopped (optional)
- [q:1/2] cup grated Cheddar cheese
- 4 Tbsp plain unsweetened Greek yogurt
- Magic Green Sauce, optional (recipe follows)
Directions
- Clean and slice mushrooms and chop stems. Heat oil in a frying
- pan (skillet) and add mushrooms. Sauté for a couple of minutes on each side, and then add soy sauce, maple syrup, and vinegar and season with salt. Sauté for another couple of minutes. Transfer to a plate and wipe pan clean.
- Mash avocado flesh and beans separately with a fork and set aside. Heat frying pan without any oil and add one tortilla. Spread a quarter of avocado mash over it and scatter over a quarter of mashed beans and a quarter of the mushroom slices. Squeeze over some lime juice and scatter with parsley (if using) and cheese.
- Spread a thin layer of yogurt over another tortilla and place it on top, yogurt-side down. Carefully flip whole tortilla and fry it on other side for a couple of minutes until cheese has melted. Slide it off to a cutting board and cut into smaller wedges.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients and serve immediately with Magic Green Sauce, if using.
Nutrition Info
Per serving (without Magic Green Sauce): 856 Calories, 25 g Protein, 108 g Carbohydrates, 17 g Fiber, 38 g Total fat (9 g sat), 953 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), K, Folate, Phosphorus, [nutrition:4] Iron, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B6, C, [nutrition:2] Vitamin E, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A
Fried Plantain, Spicy Beans & Yogurt Dressing
Fried Plantain, Spicy Beans & Yogurt Dressing
Prep Time
40 minutes
Number of Servings
6
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- [q:1 1/2] Tbsp butter
- 3 ripe plantains, peeled and cut into L-inch slices
- 1 (14 oz) can pinto beans, drained
- 1 (14 oz) can kidney beans, drained
- 1 avocado
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- [q:3 1/2] oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- [q:1/2] cup whole-kernel corn
- 2 tsp cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- [q:3 1/2] oz baby leaf spinach
- 3 chilis, thinly sliced (any kind you like)
For the Dressing
- 3 Tbsp plain yogurt
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime, zest and juice
- 2 tsp cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
- [q:1/2] tsp ground cumin
- [q:1/2] tsp cayenne pepper
- Pinch of sea salt
To Serve
- 2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Directions
- Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. When butter starts to smell a little nutty, add plantain slices in a single layer (you may need to do this in two batches). Leave them to froth and foam for about 3 minutes; give skillet a shake to dislodge them and then flip them over to cook them on the other side. You want them to be golden brown with lovely caramelized edges. Once they’re cooked, transfer to paper towels to drain off excess oil and butter.
- While plantain slices are frying, put pinto and kidney beans into a large mixing bowl. Halve avocado, remove pit, chop flesh, and add it to bowl, along with peppers, onion, tomatoes, corn, and cilantro. Mix everything together well.
- Place all ingredients for dressing into a food processor and blitz. Add half of dressing to mixing bowl and toss everything together. Lay spinach leaves on a serving dish and top with bean mix. Place fried plantain slices on top. Finish dish with sliced chilis and chili flakes, if using. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.
Nutrition Info
772 Calories, 34g Protein, 124 g Carbohydrates, 34 g Fiber, 19 g Total fat (4 g sat), 154 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B6, C, K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, [nutrition:3]Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Zinc, [nutrition:2] Vitamin A, B3 (niacin), E
Crispy Kale Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing
Crispy Kale Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing
Prep Time
30 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 bunch kale, leaves torn into bite-size pieces (approximately 8 cups)
- [q:1/8] cup avocado oil
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
- [q:1/4] cup pumpkin seeds
Dressing
- 1 avocado
- [q:1/4] cup plain yogurt
- [q:1/4] cup lime juice
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped*
- [q:1/4] cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Make salad: In a large bowl, rub kale leaves with oil.
- Transfer kale leaves to a roasting pan and roast for 12 minutes, or until leaves become crispy and slightly browned. Set kale leaves aside.
- Make dressing: In a high-speed blender or food processor, blend avocado, yogurt, lime juice, jalapeño, and cilantro until mixture is smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide crispy kale leaves, sliced bell pepper, and pumpkin seeds among 4 bowls. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
229 Calories, 6 g Protein, 13 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Fiber, 19 g Total fat (3 g sat), 316 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin C, K, [nutrition:2] Vitamin A, B6, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), E, Iron, Potassium, Zinc
Greek Avocado Toast
Greek Avocado Toast
Prep Time
15 min prep time
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of [q:1/2] lemon
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- Pinch crushed red pepper (chili) flakes
- Few dill sprigs, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices crusty bread
- [q:1/4] cucumber, diced
- 8 cherry or baby plum tomatoes, quartered or chopped
- 8 black olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 tsp capers, chopped
- 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- Fruity green olive oil, for drizzling
Directions
- Cut avocados in half, remove stones, and scoop out flesh into a bowl. Mash coarsely with lemon juice, garlic, red pepper (chili) flakes, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly toast bread and spread mashed avocado over it, right up to edges.
- Mix cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and capers together in a bowl and use to cover avocado toasts. Crumble feta over top and drizzle with oil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
Per serving: 344 Calories, 10 g Protein, 26 g Carbohydrates, 10 g Fiber, 25 g Total fat (6 g sat), 432 mg Sodium, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B6, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), C, E, K, Folate, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B12, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
Shrimp Stir-Fry with Tomatoes, Avocado, and Garlic
Shrimp Stir-Fry with Tomatoes, Avocado, and Garlic
Prep Time
25 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp
- [q:1/4] cup low-sodium chicken broth
- [q:1/2] tsp cornstarch
- [q:1/2] tsp chili powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tomatoes, cut into [q:1/2]-inch wedges
- 2 avocados, cut into [q:1/2]-inch wedges
- [q:1/2] cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, sliced into 4 wedges
Directions
- Peel and devein shrimp. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Set shrimp aside.
- In a small bowl, combine broth, cornstarch, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Heat a wok or a large skillet over high heat. Reduce heat slightly. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and swirl to coat. Add shrimp and garlic. Stir-fry shrimp until they begin to turn pink. Transfer shrimp and garlic to a plate and set aside.
- Add remaining tablespoon of oil to wok or skillet. Add tomato wedges and stir-fry for 1 minute. Return shrimp and garlic to wok or skillet. Stir in broth mixture and gently add avocado wedges. Stir-fry mixture, tossing gently, until shrimp are cooked through. Divide mixture between 4 plates.
- Garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Info
328 Calories, 19 g Protein, 15 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Fiber, 23 g Total fat (3 g sat), 742 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B6, [nutrition:3] Vitamin E, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), C, K, Folate, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
Frisée Salad with Avocado Kefir Goddess Dressing
Frisée Salad with Avocado Kefir Goddess Dressing
Prep Time
45 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
-
Onion
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Pinch of kosher salt
-
Dressing
- [q:1/2] cup organic plain whole-milk kefir
- 1 medium avocado, pitted and peeled, divided
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 bunch fresh chives
- [q:1/2] cup loosely packed fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 bunch fresh parsley (1 inch of stems trimmed and discarded)
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- Sea salt
- [q:1/4] cup extra-virgin olive oil
-
To Serve
- 1 head frisée, roughly chopped
- 1 head green or red leaf lettuce, torn into small pieces
- 1 cup radishes, quartered
Directions
-
Onion
- Soak onion in lime juice and salt for 30 minutes. Drain and discard liquid.
-
Dressing
- In a blender, combine kefir, half of avocado, the lemon juice, chives, tarragon, parsley, garlic, and pinch of sea salt.
- Purée and, with the blender running, drizzle oil in slowly, until dressing is smooth and has a beautiful dark avocado green color. Taste and add more salt if needed.
-
To Plate
- In a large bowl, combine frisée, lettuce, drained onions, and radishes. Add goddess dressing to sides of bowl and mix well. Sea-son with more sea salt if needed.
- Transfer salad to a large platter and garnish with remaining avocado, sliced.
Nutrition Info
281 Calories, 6 g Protein, 18 g Carbohydrates, 7 g Fiber, 23 g Total fat (4 g sat), 359 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin C, K, [nutrition:4] Vitamin A, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B6, Folate, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), E, Iron, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc