Vegan Cooking & Cookbooks discussion

Im not fond of cooking for myself, but I do love my crock pot! Its great to throw all into one pot and its done when you get home! And the small crockpots are great for smaller servings & putting in the fridge! Please share any that you have here.


CROCK POT MINESTRONE:
1 med onion,chopped
2 med carrots,thinly sliced
2 stalks of celery,cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 red bell pepper,seeded,cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 med zucchini,sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
2 cloves garlic,minced
2 141/2 oz. can veg broth
1 28 oz.can crushed tomatoes
2 15 1/2 oz. cans kidney beans drained
2 tsp. dried marjoram
1/4 tsp.gr black pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice

Add all ingredients except rice to crock pot. Cover & cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-5. Add cooked rice & stir to combine. 8 servings

Looks delicious, Sandi!

We also have some books shelved: The Simple Little Vegan Slow Cooker

and The Vegan Slow Cooker: Simply Set It and Go with 150 Recipes for Intensely Flavorful, Fuss-Free Fare Everyone (Vegan or Not!) Will Devour

and we'd have to check the shelves because I think there may be one or two others there.

Thanks for sharing your recipe Sandi. I've always wanted a crock pot but have never invested in one. I think it would be a nice mother's day gift so maybe I'll ask for one. They seem very handy for busy people.

Great links! Thank you!! I have 3 crock pots! 2 small & 1 med..great for busy (or lazy) LOL ladies

One time I hit the farmers market & went a little crazy on the veggies. So I had to do something with all these before they went bad:

SANDI'S VEGETABLE SOUP:

1cup each of: celery,carrots,green & yellow beans,parsnip,snow peas,green & red peppers,turnip,squash,zucchini,peas,1 small yam,1 small onion,aspargus tips,red potatoes(skin on)

1 bayleaf,pepper,pinch of thyme,basil,or oregano
Low sodium/gluten free veg-cube,dissolve in cup of hot water.
Add all vegetables into crock pot (do it in layers) add spring water & veg broth to cover veggies, cover & cook on low 6 hours(if you like your veggies still crisp)longer if not.

*note* I than put in 1cup tupperware & freeze for a quick meal later and add tofu or cooked rice or beans. Sprinkle with sprouts on top!

Wow! You really did go crazy at the farmers market! Soup is such a great way to use up veggies isn't it?

Lee wrote: "Wow! You really did go crazy at the farmers market! Soup is such a great way to use up veggies isn't it?"

Im a sucker for those "purple" carrots & beans too!

These beans were a big hit at a Festivus potluck, even the greens haters gobbled them up.

Solistice Bean Stew
soy-free, gluten-free

3 cups cooked pinto beans (or 2 – 14.5 ounce cans)
2 to 3 cups pumpkin, peeled and cut into cubes
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chick’n bouillon
1 teaspoon jerk seasoning
1 tablespoon port wine
crushed hot pepper or cayenne, to taste
2 cups kale (or other greens), stems removed and chopped small
salt and pepper, to taste
The night before: Peel pumpkin then cut in half and remove seeds. You can clean up the seeds and toast for snacking or garnish. Chop the pumpkin into

In the morning: Add the pre-cooked pinto beans, pumpkin, water, jerk seasoning, wine and hot pepper to an oiled crock. Cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours.

40 minutes before serving: If there are any chunks of pumpkin that haven’t ‘melted’ into the stew mash them with a fork. Add the kale and cook until tender (about 40 minutes). Add salt and pepper to taste and add more chili or jerk seasoning if needed.

And being currently obsessed with both slow cooker and oatmeal I have to share one of my favorites:

Slow Cooker Vanilla Fig Oatmeal with Baklava Filling Topping

2 to 3 servings

**This recipe uses a smaller slow cooker that’s 1 1/2 to 2 quarts

1/2 cup steel-cut oats
2 cups unsweetened So Delicious Coconut Milk (only 50 calories a cup!)
1/2 cup chopped dried figs
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon food grade orange flower water (optional)
1/2 vanilla bean scraped or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste or 1 teaspoon vanilla

‘baklava filling’ topping

1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
1 tablespoon brown rice syrup
1 tablespoon agave nectar
pinch of cinnamon

The night before: Spray your crock with some oil to help with clean up later. Add everything except baklava filling topping ingredients to the slow cooker. Now mix together the ‘baklava filling’ in a small bowl and store in the fridge until the morning. Cook on low over night (7 to 9 hours).

In the morning: Stir your oatmeal well. It may seem watery at the top but if stirred it should become a more uniform consistency. Top each serving with a few tablespoons of the baklava filling, making it as sweet as you like it.

(I also have vegan slow cooker blog that I post recipes on listed on my profile if you want to check it out.)

Kathy, Thanks for posting the recipe.

Please feel free to include a link to your blog, and a bit about it if you'd like, in this thread:

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Wow, kathy, both of those recipes sound really awesome. I dont yet have a slow cooker but I may try and make them on the stove top. Thanks for sharing!

Lisa - thanks again for being such a great guide! All your info has helped me!

Kathy wrote: "Lisa - thanks again for being such a great guide! All your info has helped me!"

Glad to help, Kathy. It takes a little time, and a lot of exploring, to find your way around Goodreads.

HEARTY SPLIT PEA SOUP:
2 cups split green peas
1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
8oz spinach
2 stalks celery chopped
2 carrots sliced
1 turnip diced
1 med potato diced
1 small oinion
4 cups of veg broth & 2 cups of water
chopped fresh parsley & pinch of pepper 1 bayleaf
Place in crock pot in order low 6-8 high 4-6
when done take half the soup & put in blender, puree a few seconds then put back in pot for a thicker broth result.

So good on a cold Canadian day!

Sandi, That split pea soup recipes looks so delicious. I hope this group doesn't inspire me to buy a crock pot. I have no idea where I could put it.

Lisa wrote: "Sandi, That split pea soup recipes looks so delicious. I hope this group doesn't inspire me to buy a crock pot. I have no idea where I could put it."

It smells Sooo good simmering in there all day! :)

VEGETABLE LENTIL STEW:
1 cup dry lentils
3 cups of fresh chopped asst veggies(can use frozen if in a hurry)
1 cup water
1 15 oz can n/s diced tomotoes with juice
2 carrots sliced
6-9 sundried tomotoes chopped
3/4 cup shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup shredded green cabbage
1/4 chunk of horseradish
1/2 can 7oz great northern beans or lima
1 tsp oregano,basil ,It.seasoning,pepper.

Combine dry lentils & water in bottom of slow cooker
Add veggies,tomotoes with juice & sundried tomotoes.
Add cabbages & beans & spices
low 8-10 hrs high 5-6 hrs
Serve & sprinkle with spouted lentils

Lisa wrote: "Sandi, That split pea soup recipes looks so delicious. I hope this group doesn't inspire me to buy a crock pot. I have no idea where I could put it."

I think I will have to buy myself a crock pot, I could live off stews.

Gundula wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Sandi, That split pea soup recipes looks so delicious. I hope this group doesn't inspire me to buy a crock pot. I have no idea where I could put it."

I think I will have to buy myself..."

You & me both Gundula..I love soups & stews :)

I do too. I'm not sure I need a crock pot though since I'm cooking for myself only and usually don't like making more than 2 servings. But all these recipes I could make easily in a covered pot on the stove; I'd just have to precook the beans and grains, which is fine with me. All the recipes look delicious! Sandi and Kathy, Thanks for sharing them with our group members.

Lisa wrote: "I do too. I'm not sure I need a crock pot though since I'm cooking for myself only and usually don't like making more than 2 servings. But all these recipes I could make easily in a covered pot on ..."

You may find a little 1 1/2 quart slow cooker more useful than a 4 quart. It cooks 2 servings of soups, oatmeal, etc and can be used for dips and even cooking a smaller amount of dried beans.

Kathy, You're going to corrupt me. Ack!!! I'll consider it. Thanks for letting me know these smaller pots exist.

Lisa wrote: "I do too. I'm not sure I need a crock pot though since I'm cooking for myself only and usually don't like making more than 2 servings. But all these recipes I could make easily in a covered pot on ..."

Yes but I only cook for myself too Lisa and I have the smaller one and it is great! So easy no fuss and you can put it right in the fridge as is for the next meal!

Anybody have an recommendations for a good 1 1/2 quart slow cooker, one with a long cord?

Lisa wrote: "Anybody have an recommendations for a good 1 1/2 quart slow cooker, one with a long cord?"

Long cord?

Sandi wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Anybody have an recommendations for a good 1 1/2 quart slow cooker, one with a long cord?"

Long cord?"

I have nowhere near an existing power outlet to plug one in.

Lisa wrote: "Sandi wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Anybody have an recommendations for a good 1 1/2 quart slow cooker, one with a long cord?"

Long cord?"

I have nowhere near an existing power outlet to plug one in."

An extention cord? would that work?

Sandi wrote: "An extention cord? would that work? "

Sandi, I keep meaning to look into that for a blender, etc. and now a possible slow cooker. I need to check regarding safety. I would leave it plugged in only when the appliance was in use, but for something like a blender I'd be right in the room. For a slow cooker, I'd have to be more certain and be more careful that it was a safe way to go.

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SOUP:

1-2lbs-cut up broccoli
2-cups cauliflower cut up
1-med carrot sliced
1/2 or 1 onion diced
1 or 2 cloves of garlic
1 can of cream of celery soup
1 cup of veg stock

Place all in crock pot low- 4-6 hours, high 2-3 hours
A nice creamy flavorable "quickie" on a cold day!

Sandi wrote: "1 can of cream of celery soup "

Hmm. Are there vegan cans of cream of celery soup? What is it made with? Soy milk? I've never seen it. Thanks.

The place I buy it at has"vegan" canned soups...and yes soy milk..also has egg "white" powder

Sandi wrote: "The place I buy it at has"vegan" canned soups...and yes soy milk..also has egg "white" powder"

But the "egg white" is not real egg, but a vegan substitute of some sort? Interesting! I thought I was in an area that had (almost) everything vegan available. Maybe we do and I've never noticed. I don't suppose you remember the brand/s? I would love a ready made vegan cream of celery soup every once in a while.

Thanks again for all the recipes, Sandi.

No its not real egg..it is a egg white substitute..Hmm by kingsmill? As for the soups..III get the name next time I go ( its an hour away) they also have a mushroom,squash, and other yummy ones :)

Oh, Is it Imagine soups? I've seen their mushroom and squash but not celery. Oh, it's so easy being vegan these days! Sandi, Thanks so much. yes, I'd be interested in the brand if you remember to post after you go next time. Thank you!

Sandi wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Sandi wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Anybody have an recommendations for a good 1 1/2 quart slow cooker, one with a long cord?"

Long cord?"

I have nowhere near an existing power outlet to ..."
Would it be possible to put a small table close to an outlet rather than using an extension cord? Feels safer in my head, anyway. Oh, also, I usually put my crockpot on a metal surface, a pizza sheet or something. Just in case. I know they don't get VERY hot, but I have a wooden countertop.

Selah, I have a horrible kitchen/apartment, and for now, until I figure it out, I'll do without. A lot of the crock pot recipes I can make almost identical dishes in more traditional ways.

Kathy wrote: "These beans were a big hit at a Festivus potluck, even the greens haters gobbled them up.

Solistice Bean Stew
soy-free, gluten-free

3 cups cooked pinto beans (or 2 – 14.5 ounce cans)
2 to 3 cups ..."


Wow, that oatmeal sounds delish!

Kathy wrote: "These beans were a big hit at a Festivus potluck, even the greens haters gobbled them up.

Solistice Bean Stew
soy-free, gluten-free

3 cups cooked pinto beans (or 2 – 14.5 ounce cans)
2 to 3 cups ..."


This oatmeal looks so delicious I think I am going to try and make it this weekend for breakfast!

Here's a coffee too!

Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte
*This recipe requires a small 1 – 1.5 quart slow cooker.* (You can double or triple the recipe and use a larger one if you like.)

Makes 2 servings (unless you drink a venti and then it’s just one serving)
soy-free, gluten-free

1/4 cup (63ml) cold brewed coffee concentrate or 1 cup (250ml) regular brewed coffee
1/4 cup (63ml) So Delicious Coconut creamer original flavor
2 cup (500ml) Unsweetened So Delicious Coconut Milk
(can use vanilla or plain just adjust sweetener)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch ground clove
pinch ground allspice
pinch nutmeg
1 teaspoon molasses (optional)
Sweetener to taste: brown sugar, stevia, agave nectar, or maple syrup, etc.
(I used 1/2 packet Nu-Stevia)

Put everything but sweetener in the slow cooker. Add molasses. Whisk until ingredients are well combined. Taste and add your choice of sweetener until it’s the way you like your latte.

Cook for 3 hours on low or 1 1⁄2 to 2 hours on high. You are just heating it, so you could also do this on the stove top if you are in a hurry.

I like to put drinks on in a slow cooker before a dinner party and then it’s piping hot and ready to serve with dessert.

Kathy wrote: "Here's a coffee too!

Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte
*This recipe requires a small 1 – 1.5 quart slow cooker.* (You can double or triple the recipe and use a larger one if you like.)

Makes 2 servin..."

What a cool idea. It's supposed to turn cool here this weekend and that sound perfect. Thanks for sharing!

Ohh.. I love crockpot recipes!! I have to dig mine out again and see what I can make and post the recipe. The only cook book I have is Robin Robertson's "Fresh from the vegetarian Slowcooker". I haven't used it since switching over to be a vegan so I'll have to see how many are veganize-able. I think, I remember reading in her blog that she said most of them are. :)

Thank you, Kathy, for posting all those yummy recipes! :)

Robin Robertson is writing a new vegan crock-pot book!

oooo she wrote the vegetarian meat and potatoes?

Robin G. Robertson has written many cookbooks.

Yes, she wrote that one and many others. Thanks for putting in the link Lisa!

I actually have the 'Meat & potatoes' one too and am very curious about her new vegan crock-pot one.
I have her newest one coming my way :D (I have her
"Vegan Italiano" as well, considering it's very fitting for where I live right now. ;) )

Oh yeah and "Vegan Planet", I have that one too!
Shame on me for not using all those books more/better! *blush*

I like Vegan Planet: 400 Irresistible Recipes with Fantastic Flavors from Home and Around the World quite a bit. I need to go back to it and try more recipes. It's so easy to get distracted with new cookbooks coming out so often.

Lee wrote: "It's so easy to get distracted with new cookbooks coming out so often."

But isn't it wonderful?! We're so lucky to have so many 100% vegan cookbooks.

YES!!!! It is wonderful. We are blessed with so much creative vegan talent! Yay!

And, we just picked up a freecycled crockpot. I hope it works. I'm dying to try some of these great recipes!

Lee wrote: "YES!!!! It is wonderful. We are blessed with so much creative vegan talent! Yay!

And, we just picked up a freecycled crockpot. I hope it works. I'm dying to try some of these great recipes!"

Lee, Cool! I also hope it works perfectly.