Category: Sides

Spicy Tempeh Bacon

  Ooh bacon! We love our tempeh bacon! It’s got all the flavor, chew, saltiness and sweetness and none of the nastiness that comes with pork bacon from innocent pigs. Make it as spicy or mild as you like.   1 package tempeh, 8 ounces (We used ‘original’ but you can use any tempeh mix)…

Oven Roasted Potatoes

These Oven Roasted Potatoes make a satisfying dinner side dish with Tempeh Steaks or for breakfast with a Tofu Scramble. You can use other kinds of potatoes. The cooking time will vary based on your oven and the type of potato. We also love roasting New Potatoes, the little round ones. The make a great…

Sautéed Carrots

Sautéed Carrots make a colorful, elegant addition to any fine meal.   4 large carrots 1/2 finely diced onions 1/2 cup white wine 1/4 cup finely chopped kale (about one leaf) 2 teaspoons olive oil, optional 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt, optional   Trim the ends off of the carrots then scrub the…

Home Fries

Here are our REAL Home Fries as seen on Episode 2 of Transition Kitchen, served with No Eggs Benedict Arnold and Vegan Hollandaise. 1 pound (about 8 small sized potatoes) organic Yukon Gold, Red New Potatoes, Yams or Sweet Potatoes. 1 large organic yellow onion 1 Tablespoon dried Herbes de Provence 1 Tablespoon olive oil,…

Roasted Winter Vegetables

Roasted veggies are a REAL kitchen staple that we keep in the refrigerator and munch on all week long! They’re great diced and put in a salad or add them to your favorite veggie stock for a quick soup or serve hot as side dish with your favorite grains and veggie meats. Fantastic cold or…

Turnip Pancakes

This is a variation on our baked potato pancake recipe. Turnips have a sweet flavor with a mild bite, a great winter dish.   Turnips or Rutabagas (about 2 pounds, washed and peeled) 1 large onion, peeled 1/4-1/2 cup flour (all purpose flour, wheat or gluten-free) 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil (optional – if you are…

Forbidden Nutty Rice

Does calling black rice “forbidden” make you want to eat more of it? You should because it’s so good for you! Full of flavor and great nutrition, this dish combines brown, black and red rice varieties and is a tasty complement to our REAL Chickpea Stew. 1 cup short grain brown rice 1/2 cup black…

Toasted Buckwheat

Traditionally buckwheat is cooked with eggs which keeps the kernels from getting mushy and sticking to each other. Using the method below your buckwheat will cook up perfectly. Buckwheat goes well for breakfast or brunch; a tasty, healthier substitute for hash browns. This dish partners well with our REAL Green Veggie Tofu Scramble. 1 onion…

Vegetable Corn Cakes II – Gluten-free

Corn cakes! These are so easy to make and so good to eat. Serve them up with guacamole and beans. 1 3/4 cups corn meal 1/4 cup ground yellow flax seeds in 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 1/2 cups water 2 carrots, diced in small pieces 2 scallions, chopped vegetable oil or…