4 large fresh tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon or lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
Taste for seasoning.
Cover salsa and refrigerate.
Note: Roma tomatoes are a good choice as they are more “meaty” with less juice.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 jalapeño pepper, minced
10 ounce bag baby spinach, washed and trimmed
1 pound silken tofu, drained and patted dry
2 tablespoons water
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the onion and garlic, sprinkle with salt. Saute until onion is translucent and garlic is soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the minced jalapeño pepper and saute until fragrant, less than a minute. Increase heat to medium-high, add the spinach and water. Sprinkle with pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted and fairly dry, 5 to 8 minutes.
Crumble the tofu into the pan and stir, using a spatula to combine tofu with the vegetables. Adjust the heat, as necessary, to avoid burning.
When mixture starts to stick to the pan, its ready.
Taste and adjust the seasonings.
Serve hot or warm.
Serves 2
Note: Leafy greens can be substituted for the spinach.
16 ounce package ground vegan “meat”
1 jar salsa (any brand will work)
15 ounce can kidney beans or pinto beans, drained
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
1/2 cup chopped onions
jalapeno peppers, chopped, if desired.
Mix all of the ingredients together in a pot. Heat until hot.
Serves 2-4
2 avocados, diced
1/2 onion, diced
1 jalapeño pepper, vein and seeds removed, diced
1/8 teaspoon salt
Juice of 1/2 lime or lemon
In a mixing bowl, mash with a fork, half of the diced avocado.
Add onion, jalapeño pepper and salt. Mix well. Stir in rest of diced avocado and lime or lemon juice. If not using immediately, cover top of guacamole with plastic wrap to prevent browning.
Serve with chips.