Vegetarian Cooking With Beer
| Here's my take on some healthy food that packs plenty of flavor. Try these easy to cook recipes and you won't be disappointed. And of course, don't forget our golden rule - when in doubt use more beer! |
| Mushroom- Barley- Beer Stew 1 medium carrot, chopped ½ medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ red bell pepper, chopped ½ green bell pepper, chopped 2 T olive oil about 20 small mushrooms, chopped 1 c pearl barley ½ cup soaked/cooked or canned chickpeas 1 t cumin Tabasco (optional) salt pepper 1 T soy sauce 2 1/2 c vegetable stock 1 cup beer - light lager Directions Heat oil over medium heat, sauté carrot, onion, garlic, and peppers until onions are translucent. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until barley is tender, 20-30 minutes. |
| Tempeh Beer Heaven 1 1/2 cup Double IPA 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 2 teaspoons tamari (or soy sauce) 1 1/2 tablespoons mirin 2 teaspoons maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 2 small garlic cloves, crushed roughly 10 ounces of tempeh (or extra-firm tofu) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 lime a handful of cilantro (coriander) leaves Put the beer in a small bowl. Squeeze the grated ginger over the bowl to extract the juices, then discard the pulp. Add the tamari, mirin, and maple syrup, ground coriander, and garlic. Mix together and set aside. Cut the tempeh (or tofu) into thin-ish, bite-sized pieces, and if working with tofu, pat dry with a paper towel. Put the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the tempeh and fry for 5 minutes, or until golden underneath. Turn and cook the other side for another 5 minutes, or until golden. Pour the orange juice mixture into the pan and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced to a lovely thick glaze. Turn the tempeh once more during this time and spoon the sauce over the tofu from time to time. Serve the tofu drizzled with any remainin sauce and a squeeze of lime, with the coriander scattered on top |
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
disappointed. They are quick, easy, and fun to
cook. And remember, when in doubt just use
more beer!
Be seeing you.....
Elaine
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| Spinach Beer Soup INGREDIENTS 2 cups chopped fresh spinach - packed - (or 1 10-oz package frozen spinach, thawed) 1 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup butter 3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 1 pound) 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option) 1 1/2 cups beer (pale ale) 2 vegetable bouillon cubes 2 cups half-and-half 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup sour cream Optional: chopped chives and/or ground allspice for garnish Directions In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté onion in butter for 3 minutes or until limp. Add potatoes, chicken broth, water, and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Add spinach and cook for 2 to 4 minutes longer until spinach is tender. 2 Working in batches, purée soup mixture in a blender. Return to saucepan. Whisk in half-and-half, salt and pepper. 3 Over low heat, bring to just before simmering. Whisk in the sour cream. You may want to use an immersion blender to get the sour cream fully incorporated. This soup can be served hot or chilled. Garnish with chopped chives, sprinkles of allspice, or a dollop of sour cream. Serves 6 to 8. |
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