The following recipe makes a delicious tempeh bacon. If you are pressed for time, Lite-Life makes a tempeh bacon called "Fakin Bacon," which will cook the same as in the recipe below. Ingredients: *What are these foods? 1 8oz. package tempeh*, steamed for 15-20 minutes in a double boiler pot Once steamed, cut in half cross-wise, then … [Read more...]
Press Salad
Press salad is a wonderful way to enjoy raw vegetables without the bloating that too much toss salad or raw veggies, such as crudités, can produce. The pressing process (pickling) actually creates enzymes for better digestion. Umeboshi plum, which is pickled, neutralizes acids in the blood and is a natural antibiotic that strengthens the immune system. The following recipe … [Read more...]
Tempeh Patties
Tempeh patties can be served with a grain and vegetables for a delicious dinner or served on sourdough bread with lettuce, onion and mustard for a great lunch. Ingredients: 8 ounces tempeh 1/2 teaspoon sage 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon rosemary 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 cup flour 1-1/2 tablespoons shoyu soy sauce 1/8 cup water Sesame … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Seed Dressing
Ingredients: *What are these foods? 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1 teaspoon umeboshi paste* 2-3 teaspoons brown rice syrup* 1/2-1 cup water 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional) Directions: Dry roast pumpkin seeds in a skillet over high heat until they begin to pop. Then turn heat down to medium low and continue to stir until all the seeds are popped. … [Read more...]
Sweet Rice Porridge
Ingredients: 1 cup sweet brown rice, washed 5 cups water Pinch of sea salt 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup dried peaches, pears or apricots, soaked and diced 1/4 cup dried apple, soaked and diced Directions: Place all ingredients in a pressure-cooker. Cover and bring up to pressure. Reduce heat to low and cook for 50 minutes. Remove from heat and … [Read more...]