A healthy and filling middle eastern dip! Eat it as an appetizer or snack with some pita. Why buy your hummus ready made from the store, when you can make it yourself?

Submitted by GRANT_ME_WINGS

Use as a dip for veggies or a spread on pita and sandwiches.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Serve as a side dish or over pasta or rice as a main dish.

Submitted by QUABBIN

Cookbook creator says: Sliced uber thin. Nuked for 4 min total. 1 medium red potato.

Submitted by DARKEST_STAR

Cookbook creator says: 130 calories. Add extra liquid. Throw in kale at the end.

Submitted by FAELYNN

I love making this soup throughout the fall and winter. It's filling, healthy and stores well. Perfect with a grilled cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Cookbook creator says: Use nootch instead of cheese.

Submitted by TREEHUGGER73

This is a healthy, filling way to replace any meal or to get your daily greens. You can make this with other greens like kale, collards, or chard.

Submitted by BEVIBRANT1

Cookbook creator says: Too much oil. Flip after 10 min. Black pepper instead of red.

Submitted by LUVLHASA

This recipe is amazing and the fishies will be happier for it too.
Serve in a salad, sandwich, pitta or baked potato. YUM!

Submitted by TREEHUGGER73

Cookbook creator says: I used half the kale. Would also use half the tofu.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This is an adaptation of Susan Voisins' recipe at Fat Free Vegan. It is so creamy and tasty you would never pick it for Vegan.

Please check out the Fat Free Vegan site at:
http//blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/09/vegan-eggplant-parmesan.html

Submitted by FLOWERDALEJEWEL

Cookbook creator says: Add Italian spice mix instead.

Submitted by BROWNJB

Cookbook creator says: Use warm water and letting the flax/water mixture sit for at least 5 minutes. And let cool completely before using.

Submitted by THEOTHERHALF

I just made this up with the ingredients I had on hand. I think it turned out pretty tasty.
I didn't realize how healthy it was before I entered it in the recipe calculator- 19% of your daily iron, 8g fiber, and 10g protein, all with only 211 calories. Not too shabby.

Submitted by TAILSFOX

quick, easy and delicious!

Submitted by HELENAKCO

Cookbook creator says: More sesame seeds, less oil.

Submitted by DEE_SPARKS

Cookbook creator says: I made the mistake of using canned garbanzos. WAY too salty!

Submitted by MEGABOMB

Vary the seasoning to try different flavours. Result should be crunchy, mostly dried chickpeas.

Submitted by MEGABOMB

There is nothing more satisfying than a warm hearty and delicious soup when it's cold outside. This soup is versatile (add whatever veggies you have lying around), easy and nutritious. Adding both barley and lentils makes this more nutritionally complete for the veggies out there, but feel free to just use one or the other if you'd prefer. And the servings are large! If you're having this on the side, you'll get a lot more servings than mentioned! (also it freezes really well too! so make a batch and freeze in single-serve tupperware for easy lunches/dinners!)

Submitted by KEMGRIA

Cookbook creator says: Great as salad dressing, spread, & dip.

Submitted by IVAHAPPY

Wonderful to eat as finger food or when you need a side dish you can throw in the oven and forget about.

Submitted by BRIBIEN

This salad travels well for picnics and work lunches, and keeps for several days in the fridge. Makes a great stuffing for pita pockets, or over cooked bulgur or brown rice.

Submitted by JO_JO_BA

This soup is delicious all year round. It freezes well for quick, hearty meals when you're too busy to cook.

Submitted by LOTSACATS

for those missing that hidden valley feeling. soak time 1-2 hrs

Submitted by SNOWDROP76

A tasty way to get a serving of vegetables! This side dish is quick to cook and deliciously filling. Pair it with rice or pasta for a superb entree!

Submitted by EMER13

Submitted by TALIFACE

Cookbook creator says: Use whole wheat flour

Submitted by TREEHUGGER73

Cookbook creator says: Any beans will do.

Submitted by MEGABOMB

You've decided to make some hummus or goddess dressing, only to find you're out of tahini. Rats!
Making your own tahini is very easy. You control the oil and ingredients. Just keep sesame seeds in your freezer, and you'll be good to go at a moment's notice.

Submitted by BLUEKARMA

Non-dairy topping that is good for you as well as being tasty

Submitted by JENNA2007CANADA

Pronounced ma-zhe-dra, this is a vegan Middle Eastern bulgur wheat, lentil and onion pilaf that is incredibly yummy! I first had it at a now (unfortunately) defunct Middle Eastern cafe and the full-blooded Syrian owner told me what the ingredients were, so after they closed and I was craving this dish, I threw together the ingredients in amounts I felt were similar to hers and it turned out pretty authentic tasting! You can also use equal amounts of whole-grain brown rice instead of the bulgur, but I prefer the bulgur wheat. Nutritional info listed is using the bulgur.

Submitted by BETHPROVERBS31

Easy to make flatbread

Submitted by BETTYVEGGIE

Cookbook creator says: Use less oil & less mint.

Submitted by NGSGODDESS

Vegans crave sweets, too! Here's a vegan-friendly recipe for healthy, whole wheat muffins that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, vegan or not. Dairy-free, and more importantly, guilt-free!

Submitted by GALACTIC-RANGER

Cookbook creator says: Doesn't hold together but is tasty.

Submitted by MADDY_AVENA

This is a delicious raw soup that delivers a nutritional punch.

Submitted by KIRCHMKE

Zaalouk is a Moroccan eggplant and tomato salad that incorporates a large amount of garlic and fresh herbs. It's best made in the height of Summer when the tomatoes are in their prime, and can be served warm or cold - I prefer it warm and mixed with chickpeas.

Submitted by JO_JO_BA

This is a lovely, dark, meaty tasting dish without the meat!
This serves a crowd, with 9 generous half cup servings.

Try to find "French Green Lentils", as they are the best. I purchase mine at an organic grocery. If you cannot find those, then look for a small, roundish, green to brown lentil. Sometimes these are named just brown lentil. If you look closely however, there will be a greenish cast and these are much smaller and also more round than those you find in the one pound bags at the regular grocery store. These Lentils are so much better than those plain, flat, brown ones that you find everywhere. They take a little longer to cook, but are well worth the patience expended!

Submitted by DTCELLO

Submitted by SARAHEDOWIS

Delicious as a side-dish or a snack!

Submitted by FUTUREPINUP

Veggie Burger for Rick's Birthday

Submitted by RCARLIN1

Submitted by GREENMAMA

Take one serving to work every day for a week - keeps well in the fridge till Friday!

Submitted by WOTSHEWROTE

This is a light and tasty salad best used as an accompaniment. Great for BBQ's.

Submitted by TREEHUGGER73

Easy, guy-pleasing, waistline-pleasing

Submitted by TIN_LIZZY

Cookbook creator says: Smoked tofu is BAD!

Submitted by BRANDVEGN

This is a traditional miso soup that is perfect for those times when you need something with just enough flavor to not overwhelm you, but not so little flavor that it sucks!

Submitted by SBJONES520

Cookbook creator says: I don't think the soy sauce will be necessary.

Submitted by SAVANNA263

This "pasta" dish is so light and yet rich--you'll never guess the "cream" is made from sunflower seeds. The white beans add buttery flavor and protein. Make this when the garden overflows with tomatoes, basil and zucchini.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This is a very simple hearty soup. And it actually tastes better the next day!

Submitted by MMMLEAFYGREENS

Cookbook creator says: Need butter & parm cheese substitute.

Submitted by DERNHELM

Cookbook creator says: Use over veg.s instead of pasta.

Submitted by VEGGIE4LIFE55

A classic dish my way (I love garlic! :) )

Submitted by E-MURDER

A lower calorie alternative to guacamole, serve this with tortilla chips or use as a sandwich spread.

Submitted by OMOMMIO

A quick and delicious combination of kale, sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, and spices.

Submitted by GBERGHORN

A tasty burger patty that's high in fiber and folate and easy to prepare. Serve on a whole wheat bun with your favorite toppings.

Submitted by DENIBREITENBACH

truly a delicious and nutritious rendition of the popular meal, desired by many.

Submitted by DARLINGJEFFIE

Cookbook creator says: Use vegan egg & cheese substitutes

Submitted by PLATSUZIE

A twist on the original WITHOUT tahini (sesame butter). For fullest flavor, chill.

Submitted by TARALEIGH5

This soup is perfect for those who are eating clean or follow low fat, vegan diets like Joel Fuhrman's Eat to Live or Dean Ornish's Eat More, Weigh Less.

Submitted by EARTHSEAME