Vegetarian Cooking With Beer
| Here's my take on some healthy foods that pack plenty of flavor. Try these easy to cook recipes and you won't be disappointed. And of course, don't forget my golden rule - when in doubt use more beer! |
| Pale Ale "Chicken" Taquitos INGREDIENTS 1 lb. vegetarian chicken, torn into small pieces 3 Tbsp. canola oil, plus additional oil for frying the taquitos 1 medium onion, diced 2 medium Anaheim peppers 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes 2 Tbsp. chili powder 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. oregano 2 cups Pale Ale Salt, to taste 18 to 24 corn tortillas Directions Heat the oil in large sauce pan and add the onion, peppers, and garlic. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vegetarian chicken and continue cooking for 3 more minutes. Blend the crushed tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and oregano in a blender and pour the mixture into a pan. Bring to a boil and add the pale ale. Cover the pan and simmer over medium heat about 25 minutes. Season with salt to taste. • Wrap the tortillas in a damp cloth, place in the oven, and heat through, until soft, under low heat. • Strain the sauce and place 1 Tbsp. of the mixture in the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly and use a toothpick to hold it. Repeat for the remaining tortillas. • In a medium sauté pan, heat enough oil to cover the taquitos two-thirds deep. Fry the taquitos for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain on a paper towel. • Remove the toothpicks and serve with your favorite salsa, nondairy sour cream, and guacamole on the side. Serves 8 |
| 2 Beer and 3 Bean "Chicken" Chowder INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 8 garlic cloves, minced Salt and pepper, to taste 1 bottle (12 oz) India Pale Ale 1/2 cup vegan chicken broth 14-oz. can red kidney beans 14-oz. can black beans 14-oz. bag frozen speckled butter beans 1 cup frozen corn 1 pkg. vegan chicken, cubed 1/2 bottle Guinness Export Stout 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. coriander 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper Directions Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent. Season with the salt and pepper. • Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour. Adjust the seasonings. • Serve with crusty bread. Serves 6-7 |
| Beer and Peanut Soup INGREDIENTS 1 medium onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1/4 cup margarine 3 Tbsp. flour 1&1/2 quarts vegetable stock 2 cups smooth peanut butter 3 cups lager beer Peanuts, finely chopped Directions Sauté onion and celery in margarine until soft. Stir in flour until well blended. • Add stock and beer stirring constantly and bringing to a boil. Remove from heat and purée in food processor or blender. Blend in peanut butter Return to heat and warm. |
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| Give these recipes a try and you won't be disappointed. They are quick, easy, and fun to cook. And remember, when in doubt just use more beer! Be seeing you..... Elaine |
| For outstanding beer and vegetarian food Elaine recommends the Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant, 15 So. Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ For vegertarian food at a BYO try The Loving Hut, 538 Rt. 10, Ledgewood, NJ |
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