Friday, December 14, 2018

Hoff's Quinoa Nachos/Taco Salad II

Hoff's Quinoa Nachos/Taco Salad II
Yields: two hearty entrees
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

Nacho "Meat"
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups Veggie Broth
  • 1 tsp. Taco Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Cumin
  • 1 tsp. smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. Sea Salt
Cheese Sauce:
  • 1 14 oz. bag frozen Cauliflower (defrosted)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plain Plant Milk
  • 1/2 cup Salsa
  • 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
Nachos:
  • Organic Corn Chips/2 cups Romain Lettuce + 1/4 cup broken Chips
  • 1 Avocado (chopped/optional)
  • 2 tbsp. diced Onion
  • 1 15 oz. can Black Beans
  • 1 15 oz. can organic Corn (rinsed & drained)

Directions:
  1. Prepare Quinoa per the box directions, adding the rest of the ingredients, I prefer using the Instant Pot - throw all the ingredients in the IP, seal & lock lid, set Manual timer for 4 minutes, allow to Natural release for 10 minutes, then Quick release
  2. Meanwhile put Cheese Sauce ingredients into Vitamix & blend on high for 6 minutes
  3. Separately, mix together & heat up Black Beans & Tomatoes (drain before serving)
  4. When the Quinoa, Cheese & Beans are done, assemble your Nachos or Salad anyway you see fit

Friday, December 7, 2018

Hoff's Orange Rice II (IP)

Hoff's Orange Rice II (IP)
Yields: 4-6 Servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Orange Juice
  • 2 cups Veggie Broth
  • 2 cups Risotto Rice
  • 1 15 oz. can Mandarin Oranges in light syrup
  • 3 tbsp. chopped Cashews (optional)
  • Sea Salt
Directions:
  1. Mix Juice, Broth & Rice together in IP
  2. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
  3. Press "Manual" button & reduce time to 5 minutes
  4. When done, use Quick release method
  5. Stir in Mandarin Oranges with Juice & Cashew pieces
  6. Season with Sea Salt

Friday, November 23, 2018

Hoff's Skyline Chili (Instant Pot)

Hoff's Skyline Chili (Instant Pot)
Serves: 5-6
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:
  • 16 oz. gluten-free Spaghetti
  • 1 package Tempeh or 1/2 cup TVP
  • 2 1/2 cups Broth
  • 1 15 oz. can Kidney Beans (rinsed & drained)
  • 1 15 oz. can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 15 oz. can fire-roasted diced Tomatoes
  • 1 6 oz. can Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 Sweet Onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp. Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp. smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Cumin
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp. Cacao Powder
  • 1 tsp. Sugar

Directions:
  1. Prepare Spaghetti according to package directions
  2. Beak Tempeh into medium chunks & blend on low in a high-speed blender to form crumbles
  3. Combine the rest of ingredients, including Tempeh or TVP in the IP
  4. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
  5. Press "Manual" button
  6. Decrease cooking time to 10 minutes
  7. When done, use Quick release method
  8. Stir in Spaghetti, top with optional Nutritional Yeast or Hoff’s Cheese Sauce

Hoff Thoughts: If you're from around Ohio, you know that we love our Chili with Spaghetti, Skyline Chili style.  Of course this typically is accompanied by a sky high mound of shredded cheddar cheese, save yourself the artery clogging and use Nutritional Yeast instead.