Oven Roasted Mushrooms with Thyme & Garlic

November 23rd, 2016 | Posted by Milana in Appetizers | Recipes - (0 Comments)


INGREDIENTS:

16 even-sized open cup mushrooms, stalks cut level

3 tbsp olive or avocado oil

2 cloves garlic, minced or shredded

3 tbsp coconut oil, melted

2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped

½ tsp garlic powder

5 tbsp Whole Wheat Panko breadcrumbs

1-½ tbsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp salt and ground black pepper 

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 400F. Lightly fry the mushrooms, cap-side down, in hot oil for 2-3 minutes.

Arrange the mushrooms in a a 9×13 cooking dish (or whatever rectangular oven-proof dish you have on hand) with the stalks facing upwards.

In a small bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, garlic, thyme, lemon juice and seasoning.

Spoon a little garlic oil on to each mushroom, then lightly press the breadcrumbs on top.

Either refrigerate for later use, or bake immediately in the oven for 15 minutes or golden around the mushroom cap.

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Vegan Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

November 23rd, 2016 | Posted by Milana in Thanksgiving - (0 Comments)

20 mins Prep time

40 mins Cook time

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup plain whole wheat  bread crumbs

3 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast

4 Tbsp coconut oil or vegan stick, melted, divided

1- 1/2 tsp  Italian Seasoning, divided

1 Large head of broccoli florets

1 Large Head of Cauliflower florets

1 large Sweet onion, chopped

2 Tbsp Unbleached  flour

1 tsp dried Garlic

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp Black Pepper

1 -1/4 cups Any Milk on Hand (unsweetened)

4 ounces (1/2 package) Vegan Cream Cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons of the Nutritional Yeast , 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil/ vegan stick and 1/2 tsp of the Italian seasoning in small bowl. Set aside. Cut up any large broccoli or cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces.
Melt 2 Tbsp oil/ stick in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cream cheese, cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Add vegetables; toss gently to coat. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle top evenly with crumb mixture.

Bake 40 minutes or until heated through and top is lightly browned.

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