DIY Sushi Bar

DIY Sushi Bar
Yields: about 12 pieces
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 cups Water 
• 1 cup Sushi Rice 
• 1 tbsp. Rice Vinegar 
• 1 tbsp. Coconut Sugar 
• ¼ tsp. Sea Salt
• 12 Nori Sheet squares
• Avocado
• Shredded Carrot
• Cucumber (sliced)
• Red Onion (sliced)
• Marinated Ginger Slices

Directions: 

1. Prepare Rice, this recipe uses an Instant Pot
2. Mix together Water & Rice in IP
3. Close & lock lid
4. Set Pressure Valve to Sealing
5. Select Manual setting, reduce time to 10 minutes
6. Manual release pressure for 10 minutes, then Quick release
7. Stir in Vinegar, Sugar & Salt - set aside
8. Meanwhile, cut Nori sheets into 12 squares
9. Prepare & plate filling ingredients
10. Have each person assemble their Sushi like a Taco

Hoff's Twice Backed Potatoes

Hoff's Twice Backed Potatoes

Yields: 6 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 8 large Russet Potatoes
• 1 15 oz. can White Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 3/4 cup Plant-based Milk 
• 4 tbsp. Nutritional Yeast
• 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees 
2. Wash & slice each Potato just enough to pierce the skin
3. Place Potatoes directly on oven rack
4. Bake 2 hours (Not a typo)
5. Allow to cool before proceeding (about 10 minutes)
6. Lay each Potato on it’s side & cut off top using a serrated knife
7. Scoop Potato insides into large bowl, leaving about a 1/4” to keep Potato shell intact (I use a melon baller for this)
8. Mash all ingredients together using a potato masher or blend on low in your Vitamix
9. Scoop mashed Potatoes back into each shell
10. Sprinkle with Paprika
11. Place each Potato on a baking sheet and place in freezer for about an hour
12. Once frozen, wrap each Potato in plastic wrap and again in foil, store in freezer bag in the freezer
13. Remove from freezer at least 8 hours before serving, in order to cook for 25 minutes at 400 degrees, or cook at 400 degrees for 35-45 minutes if frozen

Hoff Thoughts: Be sure to use Russet Potatoes, as their skin is thicker and will reduce damage to the skin. Stir in chopped Onion for a little something extra!

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Hoff's Jambalaya (Instant Pot)

Hoff's Jambalaya (Instant Pot)
Servings: 10-12
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Jasmine Rice
• 4 cups Veggie Broth 
• 1 cup Water
• 2 Beyond Sausage (chopped) or 20 oz. can Jackfruit (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15 oz. can Kidney Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15 oz. can organic Corn (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15 oz. can Tomato Sauce
• 1 15 oz. can fire-roasted diced Tomatoes
• 1 Sweet Onion (chopped) 
• 1 Red Pepper (chopped) 
• 1 tbsp. Vegan Ham Flavored Broth Base
• 1 tbsp. smoked Paprika
• 1 tbsp. minced Garlic
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• Sea Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Stir Rice, Broth, Water, Sausage/Jackfruit, Roasted Tomatoes, Onion, Pepper & Seasonings in the IP
2. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
3. Press "Manual" button
4. Decrease cooking time to 5 minutes
5. When done, use Quick release method
6. Stir in Tomato Sauce, Beans & Corn

Hoff Thoughts: I know what you're thinking, why didn't she throw everything in the IP to begin with.  Well I did and it's hit or miss whether the IP comes to pressure.  If you overcrowd the pot the Rice will burn to the bottom, preventing the pot from coming to pressure.

Hoff's Avocado Orange Chocolate Pudding

Hoff's Avocado Orange Chocolate Pudding
Yields: About 2 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 medium-large, ripe Avocados
• 1/4 cup Plant Milk (I use Almond Milk)
• 1/3 cup Cacao Powder
• 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
• 1/2 tsp Orange Oil (optional)
• 1/2 tsp Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients together, until smooth
2. Allow to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving