Hoff's Split Pea Soup II (Instant Pot)

Hoff's Split Pea Soup II (Instant Pot)
Makes: About 10 cups
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Split Peas (rinsed)
• 4 cups hot Veggie Broth
• 4 cups hot Water
• 8 oz. Smoked Tempeh (chopped)
• 1 Zucchini (shredded)
• 1 medium Onion (chopped)
• 2-3 cloves of Garlic (minced)
• 1 15oz. can Diced Potatoes (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15oz. can Sliced Carrots (rinsed & drained)
• 2 tbsp. Liquid Smoke
• 2 tbsp. Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tbsp. Cumin
• 2 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 2 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• 1 Bay Leaf
• Season with Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredients into the Instant Pot, placing the Bay Leaf on top
2. Cook Manually on High Pressure for 7 minutes
3. Let the steam release naturally
4. Remove Bay Leaf
5. Stir & serve!

Hoff Thoughts: By starting with hot Water & Veggie Broth, you can cut the cooking time down.  I use the canned ingredients to cut down on the prep work, but you could quarter a few Baby Yellow Potatoes and chop a few Carrots (or chop shredded Carrots) just as well.  Yes, the soup is a bit watery the first day, but this makes a lot of soup and the leftovers will be the split pea consistency you're used to.

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Hoff's Lasagna Pasta

Hoff's Lasagna Pasta
Serves: 4
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free


Ingredients:

• 1 package Whole Wheat Lasagna Noodles
• 29 oz. can Tomato Puree
• 1/2 cup Pasta Water (reserved)
• 2 Field Roast Vegan Sausages (chopped)
• 1 medium Sweet Onion (half moon slices)
• 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Break Pasta into random pieces and cook to al dente according to box directions
2. Meanwhile, bring the Tomato Puree & Spices to a boil, then reduce to a simmer while Pasta cooks
3. In a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, sautee Onions until browned
4. Add Sausage and lightly sear/brown
5. Add Garlic and stir constantly for 30 seconds to prevent burning
6. Stir Onions Sausage & Garlic into Sauce
7. Once Pasta is done, combine with Sauce, add Pasta Cooking Water to thin Sauce if necessary and dig in

Hoff Thoughts: This dish would equally rock by subbing in thinly sliced Portobello Mushrooms for the Sausage.

Hoff's Chinese Sauce

Hoff's Chinese Sauce
Yields: about 5 oz.
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. Mirin
• 2 tbsp. Tamari or Braggs
• 1 tbsp. Rice Vinegar
• 1 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
• 1 tbsp. Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tbsp. Fruit Preserve
• 1 tbsp. Maple Syrup or Honey

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small jar or bowl  & either shake or whisk to combine
2. Pour over desired food and heat through

Hoff Thoughts: Use this sauce for a stir-fry or a simple rice noodle with broccoli dish.

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Hoff's Breakfast Burrito

Hoff's Breakfast Burrito
Yields: 6-8 Burritos
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free


Ingredients:

• 6-8 Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas
• 12 oz. firm Tofu (drained)
• 1 package Smoked Tempeh (optional)
• 1 Red Pepper (chopped)
• 1/2 Sweet Onion (chopped)
• 2 cups Mushrooms
• 1/2 cup sliced Black Olives (rinsed & drained)
• 3 tbsp. Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tbsp. Braggs
• 2 tbsp. Mustard
• 1/2 tsp. Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp. Cumin
• 1/2 tsp. Paprika
• 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
•  1/2 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. In a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat, sautee Red Pepper, Onions & Mushrooms in Braggs until browned & softened and liquid evaporates
2. Crumble in Tofu
3. Add Tempeh, Black Olives & remaining Seasonings
4. Toss everything together until thoroughly combined and heated through
5. Before serving make sure all liquid has cooked out
6. Place a large spoonful of Tofu Scramble into Tortilla, top with optional Salsa & chopped Avocado
7. Roll & enjoy!

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