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Vegetarian Journal's Foodservice Update
Healthy Tips and Recipes for Institutions

Volume VIII, Number 3 Summer 2000  

VEGETARIAN QUANTITY RECIPIES

• Lemon-Lentil Basmati Rice
• Black Bean and Corn Pasta
• Indian Rice Pudding with Dried Fruit Topping
• Pepper and Tofu Pita Pizzas
• Grilled Fennel and Endive with Orange Vinaigrette
• Roasted Chile and Corn Chowder
• Dan Dan Noodles

ROASTED CHILE AND CORN CHOWDER

INGREDIENTS                      MEASURE

Fresh jalape�o or fresh chili    8
Red rose or Yukon gold potatoes, 3 pounds
     peeled and cubed
Vegan margarine                  2 ounces
Onion, chopped                   14 ounces
Red or yellow bell pepper,       12 ounces
     chopped
Celery, chopped                  3 ounces
Fresh or frozen corn kernels,    2 pounds
     thawed
Plain soy milk                   1-1/2 pints
Fresh tomatoes, seeded and       1 pound
     chopped
White pepper                     1 ounce
Fresh cilantro, chopped          4 ounces
Vegan soy cheese, shredded       3 ounces
     (optional)

In a small stock pot, place potatoes and sufficient water to cover them. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash slightly with a fork.

Melt margarine in a small stock pot. Add onions, peppers, and celery. Saut� for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add chilies, potatoes, corn, soy milk, tomatoes, and pepper and cook until thick (about 25 minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and soy cheese.

DAN DAN NOODLES

INGREDIENTS                       MEASURE

Fresh Chinese or Soba noodles     2 pounds
Sesame oil                        1/2 ounce
Sesame seeds                      8 ounces
Fresh ginger, minced              2 ounces
Garlic, minced                    4 cloves
Green onions, white part minced   6
     and green part sliced
Peanut butter                     8 ounces
Sesame oil                        1 ounce
Soy sauce                         1 ounce
Vinegar                           1 ounce
Apple juice concentrate           1/2 ounce
Hot chili paste                   2 teaspoons
Ground black pepper               1 teaspoon

In a dry saut� pan, toast sesame seeds. Set aside. In a food processor, combine 5 ounces sesame seeds, ginger, garlic, white parts of green onions, peanut butter, oil, soy sauce, vinegar, apple juice concentrate, chili paste, black pepper, and 6 ounces of water. Process until smooth. Refrigerate to chill.

In a large bowl, toss noodles with sauce and garnish with remaining sesame seeds and green parts of green onions.

Excerpts from the Summer 2000 Issue:

• Flavoring Potatoes or Eggplant with an Ethnic Twist
  including Ready To Go Middle Eastern?
• Foodservice Hotline
• Vegan Offerings on a College Campus

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