Butterscotch Pudding

15 oz can pumpkin
⅓ cup soy milk
⅓ cup honey
1 tsp vanilla
½ tsp maple extract
⅓ cup tofu
Directions:
Blend all ingredients and then top with tofu whipped cream or granola 

Note: For a creamier pudding, add ⅓ cup of silken tofu, 1 Tablespoon more honey and an additional dash of salt.


Tofu Whipped Cream
12 oz tofu
¼ cup soaked cashews
¼ cup water
½ tsp lemon juice
3 Tbsps honey
½ tsp vanilla
⅛ tsp salt
Directions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth



Butterscotch Pudding

15 oz can pumpkin
⅓ cup soy milk
⅓ cup honey
1 tsp vanilla
½ tsp maple extract
⅓ cup tofu


Tofu Whipped Cream
12 oz tofu
¼ cup soaked cashews
¼ cup water
½ tsp lemon juice
3 Tbsps honey
½ tsp vanilla
⅛ tsp salt


For a creamier pudding, add ⅓ cup of silken tofu, 1 Tablespoon more honey and an additional dash of salt.

Pumpkin Salad Dressing

1 ½ cups plain unsweetened almond or coconut yogurt
2 Tbsps lemon juice
1 Tbsp maple syrup
⅓ cup puréed pumpkin
1 tsp garlic
¼ tsp thyme
¼ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in an bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Festive Fall Salad

6 oz spinach
½ box of cherry tomatoes
1 cucumber, diced
½-¾ cup shredded carrots
½ cup dried cranberries

Combine all ingredients and chill

Cilantro Lime Rice

Cook brown rice according to package directions.  
Add chopped cilantro and lime juice to taste.

Thai Green Curry Lentils

1 cup brown or green lentils
4 cups water
3 cups sweet potatoes, diced
1 tsp olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped in half moons
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 Tbsps minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsps lemongrass paste
1 tsp green curry paste
¼ cup water
6 oz coconut milk
Cilantro to garnish (optional)

Directions:
Step 1 - Add lentils and water to a medium pot, bring to a boil, turn down and simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are soft. Drain off any water.  

Chop sweet potato into 1in cubes.  Place on an oven tray and mix with oil.  

Bake in the oven at 350 for 15 minutes or until soft.

Step 2 - Finely slice the onion into half moons.  In a large frying pan start to saute the onion, oil, ginger, lemongrass and garlic. Dcie the bell pepper into ½ in cubes and add to the pan.  In a cup mix the green curry paste and water and pour into the pan. Add the kaffir lime leaves and stir through gently. Saute for another 5 minutes or until the onion is soft.

Step 3 - Add the salt, honey and coconut cream and stir through.  Add 2 cups of cooked lentils. Freeze or refrigerate any remaining lentils for a future meal.  Add the roasted sweet potato and stir well. Remove the kaffir lime leaves. Garnish with cilantro.

Fall Curry

I love fall! The last few days the mornings and evenings have been deliciously crisp. I love seeing the leaves on the trees start to unleash their green summer coat to reveal the eye popping reds, yellows, and oranges. Today's menu is a colorful tribute to the beauty of fall. Enjoy!

Thai Green Curry Lentils
Pumpkin Salad Dressing
Butterscotch Pudding