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The Winner of Chef AJ’s Unprocessed Cookbook Giveaway and Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

February 29, 2012 By Jennifer 10 Comments

DSC_0002-001Before I announce the winner of Chef AJ’s Unprocessed Cookbook, let me tempt you with my new favorite hummus recipe using my new addiction – smoked paprika. Paprika is not only a colorful garnish, it’s loaded with vitamin C and has anti-inflammatory properties. I’m always adding paprika to my recipes to add color, depth and flavor. Now that I’ve delved into the wonderful world of smoked paprika, I am constantly thinking of new ways I am going to use it. I gave it a shot in one of my basic hummus recipes and was not disappointed with the results. This hummus has a wonderful combination of flavors that you can enjoy with cut-up veggies, spread on pita, toast or with some yummy falafel.

And we all know how important beans are to vegan and vegetarian diets and hummus is my favorite way to get in my daily allowance. Packed with iron, vitamin C, protein and dietary fiber and I seriously never get bored eating it. You can get creative and come up with different versions of it, just like this one.

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Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Author: Virtually Vegan Mama
Recipe type: Appetizer, Side
Serves: 1½ cups
 
Ingredients
  • 1 (15) oz. can no-salt added or low-sodium garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 5 kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1-2 tbsp sesame tahini
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp ground coriander
  • 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar
  • Handful of fresh parsley
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth and creamy, adding some vegetable stock if too thick and you reach your desired consistency.
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What’s your favorite way to enjoy hummus?

And now…the winner of the Chef AJ Cookbook Giveaway is…

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Congratulations to Laura White for winning this fabulous cookbook! I have emailed you to confirm.

I had so much fun doing this and have two more giveaways coming up, so stayed tuned and thanks to everyone for participating! =)

xoxo,

Jen

 

 

Filed Under: Appetizers Tagged With: beans, hummus, vegan, vegetarian

My Vegan Thanksgiving Menu and Recipe Round-Up

November 23, 2011 By Jennifer 16 Comments

This is what’s on the menu for Thanksgiving at my house and I am proud to announce it will be my first Vegan Thanksgiving. I am really excited about this and can’t wait to see what my family thinks. This is a pretty traditional Thanksgiving sans Turkey, butter, oil and low-sodium of course. There are some major carbs here, but I have requests to deal with and I’m thankful enough I get to make it vegan!! lol =)

Here’s my Vegan Thanksgiving Menu:

Vegetable Wellington with Mushroom Gravy

Baby Spinach Salad with Shaved Apples and Cranberries – Apple Cider Dressing

Sourdough Bread Stuffing with Smoke Apple Sage Sausage and Almonds – still vegan!

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Caramelized Shallots

Mashed Potatoes with Fresh Chives

Cranberry Orange Date Sauce

Pecan Pie

If I could make this twice and post it for you today I would, but that’s impossible isn’t it? Unless I was Wonder Woman, but alas I’m not =).

What I can do for you, is give you some AMAZING recipes from some fantastic blogger friends from around the web.

The Ultimate Thanksgiving recipe inspiration is just one more sentence away.

I hope you enjoy, I know I am salivating just looking at these photos!

Quinoa with Roasted Grapes and Brussel Sprouts

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Photo and Recipe courtesy of the beautiful Junia over at Mis Pesamientos and you can find this wonderful recipe, along with many others HERE

Dried Fruit and Toasted Nut Stuffing and Easy Sweet Potato Puree with Maple Syrup

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Who can have Thanksgiving without stuffing and sweet potatoes are always a welcome staple. Photo and Recipe courtesy of Jesse over at The Happy Go Lucky Vegan and you can find all her fabulous recipes HERE.

Healthier Sweet Potato and Apple Mash

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This healthy and amazing Photo and Recipe courtesy of Badger Girl Learns to Cook. For the recipe and more cooking inspiration click HERE.

Roasted Parsnips with Cranberries and Orange

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Thanks to Jessica over at Oh Cake for sharing this colorful photo and recipe for you to enjoy. You can find this and many more recipes HERE.

Michael’s Maple Cranberry Sauce with Toasted Walnuts

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Is this absolutely gorgeous or what? I am definitely craving cranberry sauce right now. Thanks to Ann from Sumptious Spoonfuls for sharing this photo and recipe. Check out this recipe and more HERE.

Pumpkin Hummus

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What are great idea for a fall-inspired appetizer. This is one I am definitely going to have to try. Thanks Jackie from Vegan Yack Attack for sharing your photo and recipe with us. You can find this amazing recipe and many more HERE.

Fluffy White Dinner Rolls

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All I can say is *YUM* for this awesome vegan dinner roll recipe from Richa at Hobby and More. Check out this and other fabulous recipes HERE.

POM Perfect Thanksgiving Appetizer: Muhummara

 

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This looks so fresh, delicious and absolutely wonderful. Thank you Kathy from The Colors of Indian Cooking for letting me share your photo and recipe. Get the recipe HERE.

Cranberry Salsa

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Never would have thought to make a Cranberry Salsa. What an inventive recipe from Linda at Savoring Every Bite. Thanks for sharing this beautiful photo and recipe. Get the recipe HERE.

Thanks to everyone for sharing these wonderful recipes. I might have to change my menu and make some of these instead.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

xoxo,

Jen

Filed Under: Entrees, Holidays Tagged With: bread, brussel sprouts, casserole, cranberries, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, holiday, hummus, muhummara, parsnips, pumpkin, salsa, stuffing, sweet potato, thanksgiving, vegan

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