Hoff's No Basil Pesto Sauce

Hoff's No Basil Pesto Sauce

Yields: 16oz
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 4 cups Baby Spinach
• 1 ripe Avocado
  
• 2 tbsp Pine Nuts/Cashews/Any Nut
• 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 2 tbsp Braggs
• 2 tbsp Water
• 1 tbsp dried Basil
• 1 tsp minced Garlic

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth - 10-20 seconds 
2. Mix with pasta or rice and serve

Hoff Thoughts: Fresh Basil is not always available near me, so at these times, this recipe fills the void.

Hoff's Savory Sweet Sheet Pan Pancakes

Hoff's Savory Sweet Sheet Pan Pancakes

Yields: 6 Pancakes
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Pancake Ingredients:

• 2 cups Rolled Oats
• 1/2 cup Blueberries
• 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup Water 
• 1/2 cup Apple Sauce
• 2 tbsp. Brown Sugar 
• 1 tbsp. Baking Powder
• Pinch Sea Salt

“Sausage” Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Soy Crumbles
• 1 tsp Fennel Seed
• 1 tsp Liquid Smoke
• 1/2 tsp Salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Soak Sausage ingredients in just enough Water to cover & rehydrate for 15 minutes, drain
3. Blend dry ingredients in a high speed blender, like a Vitamix, until smooth
4. Using a fork, mix in Applesauce, do not over mix
5. Start with 1/2 cup of Water & gradually add more as needed
6. Pour batter into a 9x13 parchment lined baking sheet pan
7. Top with Blueberries & “Sausage”
8. Let sit for five minutes for batter to thicken
9. Bake for 30 minutes
10. Flip Pancakes onto cutting board, remove parchment paper, flip onto another cutting board, cut Pancakes & serve

Hoff's Rice & Beans (Instant Pot)

Hoff's Rice & Beans (Instant Pot) 

Yields: 3-4 Servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Jasmine Rice 
• 2 1/2 cups Water
• 1 15 oz. can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 1 tsp. Taco Seasoning
• 1 tsp. Lime Juice

Directions:

1. Mix Rice, Water & Taco Seasoning in the IP 
2. Top with Black Beans & do not mix together (very important!)
3. Press “Manual” button & reduce time to 3 minutes
4. When done, use quick release
5. Stir in Lime Juice

Hoff Thoughts: Topping Ideas: Avocado or Guacamole, Mango Salsa, Mango, Cole Slaw salad mix, Air-fried Corn, Air-fried Peppers & Onions, Black Olives, Cilantro

Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted Chickpeas

Yields: 1 cans worth
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 15 oz can Chickpeas (drained, do not rinse)
• 1-2 tsp Hoff’s Seasoning
•  Sea Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Spread Chickpeas in single layer onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet
2. Sprinkle with Seasonings
3. Air-fry for 30 minutes, stir, 5 more minutes; watch for burning
4. Store in container with air-flow, at room temperature; good for a few days