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In case you are not registered (Why are you not registered?) with beyondmeat.com, I received two great gifts in my email yesterday. 

(1) Debut of "beyond" sausage, achieving great reviews, and it is sure to turn up near you!

(2) Coupon - Expiration Date 3/31/18!

Taco Salad

Ingredients
sliced carrot
sliced jalepeno's
diced cucumber
chopped green pepper
chopped tomato
chopped onion
chopped Romaine lettuce
jalepeno's
shredded cheese
sour cream
taco sauce
taco seasoning
tortilla chips
Gardein burger (thawed, ground)

Preparation.  I thawed three vegetable burgers and ground them in a chopper.  Using a couple of T of olive oil, add ground burgers to skillet, Brown, season, then de-glaze pan with a little water.

Prep your salad.  I like to do this in layers, placing lettuce on the bottom then a few chips, add small drops of sour cream, cheese, veggies, repeat.  When you reach the top, sprinkle your vegetable crumbles and the rest of your toppings.  Add more sour cream and taco sauce.  And you're done!

Rediscovering Vital Wheat Gluten

If you are wheat sensitive, this post is not for you or you may substitute for tofu, if you fancy it.

I fortunately affirm that I have a tolerance for these processed plants, and lately some interesting ideas have come out of using them.  First, in this post, I dedicate to Vital Wheat Gluten.

A couple of months ago, I purchased a bag of Bob's Red Mill Vital Wheat Gluten for the purpose of making Seitan.  When I originally tried it, the preparation did not agree with me.  I hated the flavor suggestions.  I swore I would never venture that way again.

But a friend who flexes vegetarian inspired me to take another shot at it.  If a family that stumps for meat can love Seitan, why can't I?  And so I drilled up the courage to make last Sunday the day.  Let me tell you, the ideas have gone through the roof.

The bag has instructions and you should follow them.  In terms of savory seasoning, go with your own taste. 

I did a bang up job.  I left out the once suggested 'liquid smoke' (yuck) and stuck with my homemade broth with some store bought included. 

I increased the kneading time as well as the boil.  I had everything from a stir fry, to nuggets, to a steak sandwich!

I still have more left.  I will follow the instructions for storing it.  In the meantime, I plan to continue exploring Seitan.




Check out this collage...

Clockwise: Vegetable Fried Rice, Nuggets w/ Green Beans,
Stew, and Steak Sandwich!

Zucchini Flatbread Pizza (low carb)

Ingredients
1 large zucchini
3/4 c. mozzarella or Italian Cheese Blend (divided 1/2 c., 1/4 c.)
1 egg
2 T corn starch
red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, ranch seasoning, Italian Seasoning


Directions.  Preheat convection oven to 375 degrees.  Shred zucchini.  Add seasonings, egg, corn starch, and 1/2 c cheese.  Mix well.  Spread on parchment lined or non-stick baking mat.  Bake for 20-25 minutes.  Flip if you like and bake an additional 10 minutes to insure it is dried.  Sprinkle 1/4 c. cheese, bake for an additional 3-10 minutes or until melted.  Serve with Marinara or your favorite dipping sauces.

🍃Vegan Variant.  Substitute the egg for flax egg and add baking powder.  Substitute dairy for non-dairy.