A recipe for vegans, veggies and omnis

[snoozy]

I just put up a post at my blog for a recipe to make Veggie Shawarma. Shawarma are like souvlaki sandwiches...or gyros, or one of those various kebab-y things in a pita. Except this one is made from Portobello mushrooms: useful-delicious.com/2019/04/01/portobello-shawarma-a-postcard-from-veggiestan/ Let me know if you try it out!

[midtnmama]

snoozy,How on earth did I miss this. Your blog is fantastic and I plan to follow it and you closely. All the recipes interest me!!!

[snoozy]

Thank you! I need an encouraging prod like your kind words to finish up another post. (It's not a recipe post, but it will resonate with homesteaders... )

[Ken]

Looks tasty.  I'll have to swap out the pita for a gluten free flatbread and the mushrooms for chicken, though.  

[Cabin Fever]

Looks tasty. Do you have any suggestions for making the sauce without oil for us WFPB people?

[Ken]

May 21, 2019 16:46:20 GMT Cabin Fever said:

Looks tasty. Do you have any suggestions for making the sauce without oil for us WFPB people?

Found this: www.plantpurenation.com/blogs/news/plant-based-cooking-101-substitutions-for-oils-butter-and-meat

While I don't agree with the author that all [refined] oils are unhealthy, it may help you out.

[feather]

Broth and walnuts for instance, could be blended up to use instead of oil.

I tend to agree with this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGGQxJLuVjg
It's a video about olive oil.
I have a stake in this, as I have high blood pressure and by removing all refined oils (and sugar and processed foods, animal products), the endothelial damage in my veins and arteries caused by oil/fat, will slowly heal. They will go from stiff and damaged, to pliable and able to constrict and relax. This was caused by all the fats I was eating. I used olive oil and butter. Now I use neither. Each 'hit' of oil/fat, damages the endothelial cells, so I want none of that anymore.

I haven't used oil in coming up of 5 months. I'm seeing my blood pressure readings showing improvement. I've actually had many improvements in many different areas, of better sleep, less pain and stiffness, improved eye sight, weight loss slow and steady, increased energy, that I wouldn't add oil back if I was paid to use it. Your results may vary.

[snoozy]

But walnuts have oil...

[snoozy]

As for using no oil, you need some sesame oil for the flavour. It won't be the same without it. You could halve the oil and it would still be fine, since sesame oil is quite strong.

The thoom sauce is not mandatory. Whatever kind of salsa you like/can eat would work as well.

[Cabin Fever]

May 22, 2019 19:06:28 GMT snoozy said:

But walnuts have oil...

Oils from whole foods still contain nutrients, fiber, and minerals. Refined oils are calorie dense and contain little in the way of nutrition.

[feather]

You can substitute tahini for the sesame oil. Usually sesame oil is from toasted sesame seeds, which damages the oil a bit. Tahini is just ground sesame seeds.

At least half if not more than half of vegetables have oil/fat of their own. In this recipe (which looks so great) there are 4 portabella mushrooms containing 1.2 grams of fat for all 4.

[snoozy]

Tahini is made from raw sesame seeds and does not taste the same as toasted sesame. Not interchangeable! Sesame oil is for flavour not for nutrients or frying ability.

[Cabin Fever]

While we're on the subject of tahini. We've stir fried both green beans and asparagus with tahini. Not necessary using it like we would have used an oil for years ago, but more as a favorful coating.

Just last night we made Buddha Bowls with Tahini sauce. This is one of our favorite recipes. We make it at least three times a month.

www.yummymummykitchen.com/2016/11/sheet-pan-winter-buddha-bowls-with-tahini-sauce.html

[snoozy]

I'll see you and raise you, Cabin:




From this great recipe here: jessicainthekitchen.com/15-minute-asian-quinoa-salad/

[Cabin Fever]

Looks delicious! We love eating the rainbow!