That's why I had to try these Raw "Fried" Vegetables by Lindsay of the Cooking for a Vegan Lover:
Don't they look a lot like fried vegetables? They're actually raw mushrooms, zucchini, and red bell pepper coated in olive oil, nutritional yeast, and spices and then dehydrated for about 12 hours. Click here for Lindsey's recipe. Super tasty, and way more guilt-free than real fried veggies.I served the veggies with a warm bowl of Lentil Soup and Rustic Multiseed Wheat Bread:
My friend Greg made the soup a few days ago, and I'm not sure what he put in it. But it's delicious. It has a smoky flavor (maybe he used Liquid Smoke) and it's peppered with veggies, like carrots, peas, and okra.The bread was part of a loaf I baked a few weeks ago from Vegetarian Times. I sliced it up and froze each piece individually. Anytime I bake bread, I slice the whole loaf and freeze it immediately, so I always have fresh-baked bread on hand.
Interesting! I have never tried dehydrated foods (other than dried fruit) so I have no idea what the texture would be like, but I am keen to try this. Not that I think it would replace fried food, but still.
ReplyDeletewhat recipe from vt did you use for the bread? it looks soo good and grain-y that I want to look it up in my old mag and make it :)
ReplyDeletehave a lovely day!
xox
Ok last night I had a dream that you and I lived in apartments across the hall from each other a la Friends, and we were hanging out and ordered vegan pizza. Raaaandom!!!
ReplyDeleteOH YUM! I think I'd much prefer those to real tempura veggies! Only YOU would have a post titled that--Ms. healthy Southern comfort food!
ReplyDeleteOooh, those look good! And the lentil soup looks amazing- anyone that can make a killer lentil soup is worth keeping around. :)
ReplyDeleteYay! you so made morning! i am glad you liked them!
ReplyDeleteDehydrators look like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteLOL Bianca, you're the PERFECT example of a helthy person with a healthy attitude, because your diet is 90% healthy but you know how to enjoy your fave foods too :).
Love you!
ooooh, wow! i love the idea of the raw "fried" veggies. that's too neat. i need to try something this - i haven't used my dehydrator in a few week and it's feeling a little neglected. those veggies realy do look like they've been deep fried. mmmmmmm!
ReplyDeletethe multiseed bread you made looks perfect, and a smoky lentil soup = delicious! sounds like your friend knows how to make some tasty eats!
happy friday, Bianca!
Yum, those look good! I think a dehydrator is in my near future. :)
ReplyDeleteHooray! I just got a dehydrator for my birthday, this is PERFECT!
ReplyDeleteRaw fried veggies looks GREAT! :)
ReplyDeleteHa! How cool! They doo look like they're deep fried. I love it!
ReplyDeleteMmmm soup and bread. I also like to freeze my breads sliced so I can have a couple of fresh slices every morning. :)
Dang, those raw 'fried' veggies are making me hungry for another dinner (and I just finished it)!!
ReplyDeleteBiana, I really think we are vegan soul mates or something. I LOVE raw foods and eat them often, but I also adore all things fried and make sure I get to eat it frequently! I can't believe those veggies aren't fried, they look amazing! So crisp and crunchy!
ReplyDeleteI do the same thing with bread, even store bought. We always keep the whole loaf in the freezer, whenever we want a fresh slice, we just pop it in the toaster for a minute and it is soft and warm and totally delicious.
Great site! Really very lovely. I noticed that we re on the same "book tour" together and decided to check you out. I will most definitely be back dear.
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That is a gorgeous soup that Greg made.
ReplyDeleteYummy simple food!!
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Raw and fried sounds like the best of both worlds!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to come comment again on this one and let you know that I made these veggies last week in my new dehydrator. What a yummy recipe for my first experience dehydrating at home! Thanks again for pointing me in the direction of this one.
ReplyDeleteI should also say thank you for a posting about the Spark Wellness Cleanse in late 2009, I followed your link and checked it out. I decided to participate, and that was in January, and I have been dairy-free ever since. If you had not posted that link then I would not have participated, and I probably wouldn't be vegan today. Anyway, thought you might like to know that you are partially responsible :)