Adapted from Blaney, D and Diehl, H. “Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies.” The Optimal Diet. The Official CHIP Cookbook. Autumn House Publishing, 2009. 145. Print. Ingredients: 1 Tbs olive oil ⅓ cup applesauce, unsweetened ½ cup honey (consider reducing to ⅓ cup) 1 ½ tsp Ener-G Egg replacer powder (dissolved in 2 tbsp water) ½ cup nondairy milk … Continue reading Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Creamy Vegetable Soup
Ingredients: Soup 2 red peppers (diced) 4 cups broccoli (diced) 1 onion (diced) 1 cup water ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp basil Cream Sauce 1 cup raw cashews - washed and soaked 2 cups water (to soak cashews) 1 Tbs salt 2 tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp … Continue reading Creamy Vegetable Soup
Lentil Soup
Ingredients: 1 onion (diced) 3 carrots (diced) 2 ribs celery (diced) 4-5 cloves garlic 2 cups dry lentils 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes 4 cups vegetable broth 3 cups water 1½ tsp cumin 2 bay leaves 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp salt (or more to taste) 1-2 med potatoes, peeled and cubed small Directions: … Continue reading Lentil Soup
No Nut Sour Cream
Ingredients: 1 package morinu tofu 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp chives ½ tsp dill ½ tsp Italian seasoning ⅛ tsp garlic powder 1 Tbs lemon juice 2 Tbs olive oil ⅛ + cup water (optional) 1-2 clove garlic (optional) Directions: Blend all ingredients smooth in a blender. Add … Continue reading No Nut Sour Cream
CHIP Hummus Low Oil
From: Blaney, D and Diehl, H. “Hummus 1.” The Optimal Diet. The Official CHIP Cookbook. Autumn House Publishing, 2009. 63. Print. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans 1 tsp tahini (sesame butter) 1 tsp sesame oil 1 ½ Tbs lemon juice ¼ cup parsley, chopped ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ cup green onions, chopped ½ … Continue reading CHIP Hummus Low Oil
CHIP Hummus No oil
From: Blaney, D and Diehl, H. “Hummus 2.” The Optimal Diet. The Official CHIP Cookbook. Autumn House Publishing, 2009. 63. Print. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked or canned garbanzo beans (garbanzo liquid as needed) 3-4 Tbs lemon juice 2 garlic cloves ⅓ cup tahini (sesame butter) 1 tsp onion powder ¼ - ½ tsp salt (to … Continue reading CHIP Hummus No oil
Pita Sandwiches
Ingredients: Pita Bread (Toufayan Wheat Whole Pitas (Walmart) or Clark’s Pitas (have to order 423-949- 4333) Diced/sliced or shredded veggies of choice (examples below) Shredded lettuce Sliced olives Diced tomatoes Diced cucumbers Shredded carrots Sprouts Diced avocado ¼ cup Hummus (no oil or low oil) Drizzle of tofu sour cream Directions: 1. Cut pita bread … Continue reading Pita Sandwiches
Raita
Ingredients: 1 tomato, diced 1 cucumber, diced 1 white or red onion, diced 6 oz container of unsweetened soy or coconut unflavored yogurt--can also use Vegan Greek style yogurt (available at Publix Earth Fare) Salt to taste Pepper to taste Directions: Combine all ingredients Enjoy!
Samosas
Filling Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, diced 8 oz frozen green peas 3 tsp oil 2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coarse coriander powder ½-1 tsp salt ⅛ tsp raw mango (amchur) powder Directions: Boil and dice potatoes, set aside Partially smash green peas Heat oil and roast cumin seeds Add partially smashed green peas, potatoes, … Continue reading Samosas
Palak with Tofu
Ingredients: 4 cups (32 oz) frozen spinach 5 cups water 1 cup almond milk 5 Tbs cooking oil 4-5 Tbs crushed canned tomatoes 1 medium onion, sliced 3-4 peeled cloves garlic (crushed) 2-3 tsp crushed ginger 1 block extra-firm water packed tofu (consider stir frying tofu ahead) Seasonings 1 tsp salt ½ tsp Garan Masala … Continue reading Palak with Tofu