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INTRODUCTION
Dear Reader,
Thanks for downloading BenBellas Best of Plant-Based Eating!
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PART ONE
plant-based
eating
RECIPES FROM
The Plant Pure Nation Cookbook
Kim Campbell
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
Portobello mushrooms give a meaty texture to this stir-fry. The hoisin sauce is a thick, spicy-sweet sauce made of soybeans. Serve over brown rice or quinoa.
cup water, divided
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon agave nectar
6 ounces portobello mushrooms, sliced, with gills and stems removed
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
6 ounces fresh broccoli florets
Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes
In a small bowl, combine cup of the water and the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and agave; stir to combine. Set aside.
Place the mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper into a nonstick skillet and add a small amount of water to prevent sticking. Saut for 3 minutes.
Add the broccoli and remaining cup water and cook for another 35 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
Add the sauce and stir for another 23 minutes, or until bubbly and thickened.
CURRIED CARROT SOUP
This soup is light and creamy. I love the slight flavor of curry and the sweetness of the carrots blended with coconut milk.
1 onion, diced
4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock, divided
2 pounds carrots, sliced
1 tablespoon minced or finely grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 cup lite coconut milk
teaspoon sea salt
Yields: