5 vegetarian chang Recipes

rice noodles, uncooked, oil, shrimp, peeled and deveined, boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced, minced garlic, cabbage, sliced thin, carrot , julienned, tomatoes, cut into chunks, scallion, cut into 2 inch lengths (green parts only ), cilantro, chopped, dark sesame oil, fried shallot (commercially prepared) (optional), lime , cut into fourths, vinegar, madras curry powder, turmeric, light soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sriracha sauce, ketchup

french green lentil (or brown ), yellow onions, diced small (3 large onions), leeks, white part only, diced small (2-3 leeks-if i don tsp have i use scallions-about 8, the green and white parts-could also use shallots), red bell pepper, diced small (optional), minced garlic (3 cloves), good olive oil, plus additional for drizzling on top, kosher salt (if you use regular salt, use less, about 1 1/2 tsp), freshly ground black pepper (go easy at first-you can always add more, but you cant take it away), minced fresh thyme leave (or 1 tsp dried ), ground cumin (some like to use curry powder or chili powder for a change), diced celery (8 stalks ), diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots), vegetable stock, tomato paste, bay leaf, red wine vinegar (or red wine), freshly grated parmesan cheese

sesame oil, fresh ginger, minced, garlic, chopped, low sodium soy sauce, water, dark brown sugar, extra firm tofu, cornstarch, green onions , cut into 1-2-inch slices, red bell pepper, cut in to long slices lengthwise (optional), mushrooms, quartered (optional)

olive oil, head of garlic , depending on taste, fresh ginger, onion, fresh jalapenos, diced or 1 can of chilies (for more mild--adds sodium), whole beans, rinsed and drained (to remove sodium ), black, pintos , and kidneys all work well), chopped fresh cilantro, whole black olives, rinsed, drained and sliced, good sharp cheddar, grated (optional), burrito sized or 6-8 regular sized tortillas, enchilada sauce (the sauce you use totally changes the flavour. i like to use 2-3 cans of el pato salsa de chile fresco or 1 bottle of trader joe s), baking dish (the acid in the chilie s and sauce will react negatively with metal and ruin the flavour)