by teresa@sweetveg | Jan 20, 2017 | Legumes, Mealing Planning
One of my strategies when cooking for busy families is to make dishes that can be eaten as is or added to other dishes. My style is kind of mix and match. I often create components rather than cooking full meals. I find this gives families greater flexibility in...
by teresa@sweetveg | Jul 13, 2014 | Legumes, Recipes
I did not grow up liking sliced hot dogs in my baked beans. I was the kind of child who liked to keep my meals simple. It was only in my macrobiotic studies that I learned the value of incorporating two protein sources into one dish. If you haven’t tried this,...
by teresa@sweetveg | Jun 14, 2014 | Legumes, Recipes
I didn’t think these would turn into crepes when I first saw the recipe over at Oh She Glows. But, that’s how they turned out for me. I was looking for a quick simple dinner item and these were a hit. I used the basic garbanzo bean flour to water ratio that Angela...
by teresa@sweetveg | Feb 21, 2014 | Legumes, Recipes, Soup
We all need those recipes that satisfy a broad range of different tastes and ages. This is one to take note of. Everyone I know loves this soup, including adults, teenagers and 3-year olds. It’s easy to make, but has a lovely mix of flavors and is a step up from...
by teresa@sweetveg | Sep 14, 2013 | Legumes, Recipes, Vegan MOFO 2013, Vegetables
Late Summer and Autumn is the perfect time for a sweet root vegetable dish. Adding fried tempeh is a great way to give your children some hearty and satisfying vegan protein in a way that is both strengthening and energizing for their active lives. I originally made...
by teresa@sweetveg | Sep 13, 2013 | Children and Vegetables, Legumes, Recipes, Vegan MOFO 2013, Vegetables
If your child loves beans, they can be a great base for more vegetables. Pinto beans with carrot and onion. Aduki Beans with Squash and Kombu. White beans with greens. These are some of our favorites. This was not my idea to add broccoli to black beans. It was my...
