Category: Vegan Thanksgiving

by betsy

Best Jiffy Corn Pudding (vegan/plant-based)

My veganized version of this classic calls for a pair of secret ingredients that offset the sweetness of the Jiffy cornbread mix and creamed corn just enough: mild pickled jalapeño juice and minced garlic!

The result is perfectly balanced flavors, a creamy interior, and a golden, buttery, and slightly crispy crust that is especially delectable around the edges.

It whisks together in about 5 minutes and bakes for 55 hands-free ones, affording you ample opportunity to do whatever needs done!

1/2 cup vegan butter, melted
1 cup vegan sour cream
2 tablespoons mild pickled jalapeño juice (but you could use medium or hot if you prefer)
1-14.75 to 15 ounce can creamed corn
1-14.5 to 15 ounce can corn, drained (I like fire-roasted)
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 box Jiffy Vegetarian Cornbread Mix (which is actually vegan)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 10-inch skillet with nonstick spray. In large bowl, whisk together melted vegan butter, sour cream, jalapeño juice, and creamed corn. Stir in corn, garlic, and cornbread mix until there are no lumps of the mix remaining. Transfer mixture to prepared skillet and gently smooth top. Bake 45 minutes, *increase heat to 400 degrees, and bake 10 more minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

*You can bake the pudding at 350 the entire time, but I like what the boost of heat for the last 10 minutes does for the crispiness of the crust.

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by betsy

Vegetable Pot Pie in Acorn Squash w/ Puff Pastry Top (vegan/plant-based)

Despite the fancy appearance, these pot pies in acorn squash are as simple as they are beautiful and scrumptious, thanks in part to Pepperidge Farm frozen “accidentally vegan” puff pastry. I served them for Thanksgiving with nothing more than a side salad with roasted oranges slices (method included below) and a childhood favorite of both mine and my picky husband: slices of congealed cranberry sauce!

We wanted for nothing–not stuffing, madhed potatoes, or pie–and feel very grsteful for so much, including Blooming Platterists!

Happy Holiday Season!

-Betsy

Vegetable Pot Pie in Acorn Squash w/ Puff Pastry Top

Yield: 4 servings

2 medium acorn squash, rinsed, halved lengthwise, *seeds/pulp scraped out with a spoon, and cut edges rubbed with olive oil
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
5 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
(You may substitute 3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning for the above 3 herbs.)
Sea salt to taste
1 cup cooked, diced potatoes (I use canned, rinsed and drained)
2 cups frozen vegetables; my husband does not like carrots, so I use:
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen peas
Optional (filling will be a little thicker): 1 cup vegan chicken, finely diced
1 sheet puff pastry (Pepperidge Farm is vegan), thawed [Note: if squash are really large, you may need part or all of both sheets, so measure squash diameter and cut accordingly.]

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place squash, cut side down, in oiled baking dish or skillet large enough to fit them snugly. Roast 20 minutes, remove, and leave oven on.

Meanwhile, combine nutritional yeast and flour in a large pot and stir constantly over low heat until lightly toasted. Add oil, stirring to make a roux. Slowly whisk in broth, garlic powder, pepper, sage, tarragon, thyme, and salt to taste. Simmer, stirring, until thickened. Stir in vegetables and vegan chicken, if using. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through.

On a very lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry dough to flatten out creases. Cut into 4 rectangles and cut steam vents in each. Invert squash and fill each with vegetable mixture, lay a piece of dough over top, and seal edges. Return to oven and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry is golden and puffed.

Serve warm.

I like to serve the pot pies with a side salad of greens, roasted orange slices, almonds, and a simple dressing of olive oil and vinegar, emulsified with a little mustard, plus garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper. (Roast orange slices at 400°F with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of sea salt and pepper on a sheet pan at the same time as squash, turning after 10 minutes.)

*I like to rinse, dry, and roast seeds at 400 degrees on a cookie sheet for about 12 minutes, stirring once, with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

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by betsy

Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars or Tart (vegan, plant-based & gluten-free)

This was my contribution to our Friendsgiving at our dear friend and neighbor’s with her family and my bew favorite dessert.

But, I didn’t want dessert after our lunchtime feast, so I took some with us on a 90-mile drive to our weekend home in Southern Shores, NC, and enjoyed it the next day.

It travels well and is just as delicious plain with coffee or gussied up as a full-on dessert with plant-based ice cream or whipped topping and caramel sauce. Similarly, you can bake it in a straight-sided baking dish or a fluted tart pan for a fancier presentation.

For the Gluten-Free Crust:
2 cups gluten-free 1:1 baking mix
¼ cup natural sugar
½ cup melted coconut oil (or vegan butter)
Pinch sea salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×9-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, allowing paper to hang over edges. Or use a tart pan sprayed with non-stick spray. In medium bowl, combine baking mix, sugar, and pinch sea salt. Add the melted coconut oil or vegan butterand stir the mixture with a fork until it forms a crumbly but moist dough. Press dough into bottom of prepared pan, spreading evenly with fingers or, my preference, bottom of a sturdy glass sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. The edges may not turn golden, especially if using coconut oil.

For Pecan Filling:
1 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2 tablespoon water in small cup or bowl (flax egg)
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecan pieces
1/2 cup or so pecan halves
Pinch sea salt
Toppings: plant-based vanilla or butter pecan ice cream, plant-based caramel sauce, and/or plant-based whipped topping, like Cocowhip

In a medium saucepan, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, and coconut milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to simmer. Reduce heat and simmer 3 to 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Whisk cornstarch into flax mixture to create a smooth slurry. Whisk slurry into syrup mixture, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook, stirring frequently, for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the mixture thickens to a caramel-like consistency. Stir in pecan pieces, bourbon, vanilla extract, and pinch sea salt. Pour filling evenly over crust, using a wooden spoon or spatula to spread the pecans out evenly. Arrange pecan halves over top (I think diagonal rows are pretty). Bake 25 minutes, or until pecan filling is set and edges are slightly bubbling. Cover loosely with foil after 20 minutes if pecans are becoming too dark (so far, not necessary when I prepare them). Remove from oven and cool completely in pan. If using a tart pan with a removeable bottom, release by pressing on bottom from underneath and lifting out. Or lift them out of pan using parchment paper overhang.

Cool slightly or completely, cut into bars with a sharp knife, and serve topped as desired.

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by betsy

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Salad with Orange-Maple Vinaigrette (vegan & plant-based)

Vegan Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Salad with Orange-Maple Vinaigrette

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Best. Thanksgiving. Salad. Ever.

Here, I combined most of my favorite seasonal ingredients into one scrumptious salad that happens to be low fat–with no added oil–and oh-so-low calorie.

12 ounces shaved Brussels sprouts
12 ounces diced butternut squash
1/4 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup pecan haves, roasted for 5 minutes at 350 degrees or until lightly toasted
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1 large orange
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Prrheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread brussels sprouts and butternut squash on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for about 20 to 25 minutes or until slightly caramelized. Place in a large bowl, add dried cherries and pecan halves, and season with salt and pepper. Whisk together orange juice, vinegars, and maple syrup, drizzle over salad, and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate until serving time if necessary. Best served slightly warm or at room temperature.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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by betsy

Middle Eastern Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream Sauce (vegan/plant-based)

Middle Eastern Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Simple enough for a weeknight, and special enough for a holiday meal, this Middle Eastern-inspired twist on whole roasted cauliflower is a nutritious showstopper.  Though quite low in calories, the flavor is high octane and the Better Than Sour Cream Sauce contrasts beautifully with the roast’s rich golden color.  

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

1 whole medium cauliflower, rinsed, and leaves and stem removed without detaching florets

6 tablespoons garlic hummus (or whatever flavor you like)

2 teaspoons Everything Bagel Seasoning 

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Optional: 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Topping:

Note: you may substitute seasoned breadcrumbs, but this nut mixture is special.

1/3 cup broken or small nuts (regular or smoked almonds, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, walnuts, or a combination)

1 tablespoon fresh minced chives, cilantro, or parsley

1 tablespoon Everything Bagel Seasoning

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line an 8-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray or vegetable oil.  Whisk together all ingredients, except cauliflower and Topping, and rub and pat generously over entire surface of cauliflower, including the bottom.  Place, stem down, in prepared pan and roast, covered with foil shiny side down, for 45 minutes.  While cauliflower roasts, place topping ingredients in food processor and pulse a few times until nuts are finely chopped and ingredients are well combined.  After 45 minutes, carefully remove foil—avoid escaping steam—spritz top lightly with oil, and roast, uncovered, for 10 minutes.  Open oven door, slide rack out, sprinkle cauliflower with topping, and roast, uncovered, for 10 more minutes.  Test for tenderness with a sharp knife at base and bake a couple more minutes if necessary.  Serve on a platter of mixed greens and pass a bowl of Better Than Sour Cream Sauce (recipe follows).

Better Than Sour Cream Sauce:

1/2 cup Tofutti (www.Tofutti.com) Better Than Sour Cream

2 tablespoons garlic hummus (or same flavor used for cauliflower rub)

Optional: pinch sea salt

Zest of 1/2 medium lemon

In small bowl, whisk together Better Than Sour Cream, hummus, and optional sea salt.  Whisk in half the zest and use the remainder as a garnish on top.

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by betsy

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Stuffing Cake Christmas Tree (vegan & plant-based)

A Holiday Hybrid Worth Celebrating!

I continue to upcycle my Thanksgiving Leftovers, first, shaping stuffing into cakes and baking (25 minutes at 350 degrees), then stuffing corn pudding into orange bell pepper halves, baking, and topping with whipped cauliflower and a dollop of cranberry sauce.

For this stack, I gridded the thawed stuffing cakes (they freeze really well) and reprised them this morning. It was the most scrumptious breakfast/brunch, although you could serve it for any meal if you leave off the bourbon maple syrup…but don’t!

In between the cakes, I layered an arugula and butternut squash salad, topping the tree with a drizzle of the syrup, homemade cranberry sauce, a little Follow Your Heart vegan feta, and roasted pepitas.

And I still have half for a snack a bit later.

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by betsy

Thanksgiving Leftovers Idea #2: Corn Pudding Stuffed Bell Peppers (vegan & plant-based)

Thanksgiving Leftovers Idea #2

Corn Pudding Baked in an Orange Bell Pepper at 350 for 25 Minutes

I topped mine with leftover Whipped Cauliflower with Lemon Zest, Cranberry Sauce, and Roasted and Lightly Salted Pepitas.  Such a cozy quick meal after a packed day on a chilly night.

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by betsy

Leftover Stuffing Cakes (vegan & plant-based)

Leftover stuffing?

Make Stuffing Cakes! Shape stuffing into patties about 2 1/2-inches in diameter and about 1/2-inch thick. Bake at 350 degrees about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve garnished as desired. I like a little dollop of cranberry sauce, roasted and lightly salted Pepitas, and fresh sage sprigs.

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by betsy

The BEST Cornbread Stuffing (vegan, plant-based, lower in calories)

Yield: 8 servings

Stuffing is everyone’s favorite, no?  Mine tastes so similar and every bit as delicious as the ones I remember from childhood, yet it is not only vegan but far lower in calories thanks to only 2 tablespoons of oil in the cornbread muffins, water sauteeing of vegetables, and the inclusion of cauliflower pearls rather than white bread. Though I love cauliflower, don’t worry, it does not taste–or smell!–of cauliflower.

And the texture is just perfect thanks to homemade cornbread–with actual corn–that goes together in a flash, sauteed onion plus the green part of green onions, water chestnuts–my late mom’s secret ingredient–and just a few dry roasted pecan halves.

My Mushroom Misto Gravy is the perfect accompaniment.

Note: please do not try to save time by using Whole Foods vegan cornbread. It is sweet enough to be cake and, last year, reacted to liquid like cake turning into a dense mass that ended up in the woods next to our house. I had to redeem myself this year.  And I did!

Cornbread:
Make cornbread a few hours–or a day–ahead:
3/4 cup self-rising cornmeal mix
1/2 cup all purpose flour (I use white whole wheat)
1 tablespoon Vegan Egg (not tested with other egg substitutes but try it and share!)
1/2 cup unsweetened non-dairy millk (I use soymilk)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3/4 cup frozen corn

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Grease 6 muffin cups and preheat for about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together dry ingredients.  Make a well in the center and add vegetable oil and water.  Whisk together just until combined.  Season with salt and pepper, and stir in corn.  Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups and bake 20 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from oven and, when cool enough to handle, remove cornbread muffins from tin and crumble into a large bowl.  Cover until ready to use.

Stuffing:
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 cups cauliflower pearls (buy them prepared or chop in a food processor until the size of small peas)
4 celery hearts, sliced lengthwise, and then finely diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups vegetable stock or broth, divided
1-8 ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained
4 green onions, green part only (reserve white part for my delicious fat-free Vegan Mushroom Gravy)
1/4 cup pecan halves toasted for 5 minutes at 350 degrees
3 tablespoons aquafaba (liquid from a can of chickpeas)


Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and oil a 9 x 13″ casserole dish.  Cover bottom of large cast iron skillet with water.  Heat over medium-high and then stir in onion, cauliflower, celery, garlic, and poultry seasoning.  Season with salt and pepper and saute, stirring frequently, until tender, adding 1 cup vegetable stock a little at a time.  When vegetables are softened and most of moisture has been absorbed and/or cooked off, remove from heat and add to bowl with crumbled cornbread.  Stir in water chestnuts, green onions, and toasted pecans, moistening with remaining cup of vegetable stock or broth and aquafaba.  The consistency should be that of unbaked bread pudding, so add liquid a little at a time, adding more or less, as needed.  Adjust seasoning if necessary, transfer to prepared casserole dish–avoid packing down–and bake, uncovered, for a half hour.  Serve immediately.

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