Jainism and Animal Issues 1997

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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Jainism and Animal Issues
Spinach Tomato Sauce
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16 oz stewed tomatoes (1 can) 16 oz spinach (1 package)
oregano
basil 1/2 crushed red pepper
Add entire can of stewed tomatoes to saucepan. Cook spinach in tomatoes until spinach is soft. Add spices to taste. If the tomatocs are very sour, add a little sweetener to cut the sourness. Top on angel hair pasta or your favorite pasta.
Zucchini Topper
Prepare lasagna noodles according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 F. Squeeze the spinach dry and set aside. Blend or mix the tofu, soy milk, lemon juice, basil, oregano and salt. Cover the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with a thin layer of sauce then a layer of noodles. Follow that layer with a layer of tofu filling and spinach. Continue in the same order, using the rest of the ingredients. End with a layer of noodles covered with sauce. Sprinkle with oregano, basil, and crushed red pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until sauce bubbles. Serves six to eight.
chhole (Curried Chick Peas) 4C canned chick peas (3 cans) 3C chopped fresh tomatoes OR 1 can chopped tomato (drained) 41 ground coriander powder
red chili powder 4t salt 4 t turmeric To begin the saute for the curry: lt vegetable oil 1t cumin seeds 2 bay leaves
For a tart taste, add 1 tsp. of amchur or lemon juice; or add when serving. Add 1/4 t asafetida (hing) with other spices.
Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot. When oil is hot, add cumin seeds. When the seeds turn golden brown, add bay leaves and saute at medium heat, constantly stirring. Add tomatoes and continue to saute, constantly stirring for five minutes. Add remaining seasonings and cook until the oil separates from the mixture. The spices are now ready. Wash the chick peas, then add to the curry and continue to cook for 10 to 15 minutes so that the curry properly soaks into the chick peas. Garnish with some little fresh coriander leaves. Serve with fresh tomatoes. Serves four.
Apple Butter Chutney
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zucchini/summer squash (green & yellow) oregano
basil 12t crushed red pepper margarine optional: tomato
Slice zucchini and chop tomato. Steam zucchini or saute zucchini and tomato in a few spoons water. Add spices to taste. Top on angel hair pasta or your favorite pasta. Spread a little bit of margarine if needed.
Pasta Primavera
chopped tomatoes
chopped green pepper 1c chopped broccoli 1 zucchini or squash It oregano 1t basil 12t crushed red pepper
Chop tomato, green pepper, zucchini, and broccoli. Saute broccoli first in water. Add green pepper. Next add tomato chunks. Add spices to taste. Top on angel hair pasta or your favorite pasta.
Sweet & Sour Stir Fry - Compassionate Cook
This chutney is great on Chhole (Curried Chick Peas). It has a sweet and sour taste, but if made hotter, can allow guests to spice up milder dishes to their taste.
Remove seeds from one half lemon. Take a 14 oz. jar of apple butter and add the juice of the lemon half. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon cach: coriander powder, cumin powder, cinnamon, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
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"On Top of Spaghetti..."
Mix the following ingredients for a sauce and set aside: 3T white vinegar
sugar 2T ketchup
soy sauce or tamari IT cornstarch 3/4 C pineapple juice (drained from canned pineapples) 1/4t cayenne pepper (optional) Stir fry: 34T oil
1 lb firm or extra-firm tofu (wash with water, drain, cut into strips)
green or red pepper, chopped
broccoli, chopped 10 celery, chopped 1C snow peas
Actually these "toppers" are good on more than just spaghetti they're great over any pasta, noodle or grain. Try angel hair (capellini) for a quicker-cooking pasta. Alternate between brown rice for a more filling meal, and white basmati rice when you're in a rush. For variety, serve these recipes over couscous (cooks very fast) or quinoa (pronounced "keen-wah"), a tasty nourishing, grain with loads of protein and calcium. Even if the recipe suggests pasta, don't let a recipe tell you what to do! Experiment and try the terrific new tastes, waiting to be discovered.
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