Name: Orrechiette W/Broccoli Rabe, White Beans, and Mushrooms
Ingredients: Ingredients (use vegan versions):; - 2-3 Portobello mushrooms or 7-8 Crimini mushrooms; - garlic; - broccoli rabe; - Veggie broth; - cannelini (white) beans; - orrechiette pasta (or any other is fine); - vegan red wine; - red pepper; Directions:; Ingredient amounts may vary; use whatever amount you desire. Saute cut; mushrooms in veggie broth and vegan wine - approx 10 min. Add fresh garlic; (to taste, I used 2 cloves). When mushrooms are cooked add more broth; and broccoli rabe - cover and steam till wilted. Add white beans and; red pepper to taste.; Add pasta and serve!; Another variation and a way to add more flavor:; I''ve been experimenting with using non-fat yogurt as a base for; sauces. I used a hand mixer and whipped up the yogurt, a clove of; garlic, mustard and red pepper. The consistency was great and I added; it to the sauce to thicken. But...it can also be used for a salad; dressing (add pureed roasted pepper) or as a pasta sauce on its own -; just experiment with other flavors ( I may try miso and ginger)

Category: Vegetarian Recipes

Ingredients

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

2-3 Portobello mushrooms or 7-8 Crimini mushrooms
garlic
broccoli rabe
Veggie broth
cannelini (white) beans
orrechiette pasta (or any other is fine)
vegan red wine
red pepper

Directions:

Ingredient amounts may vary; use whatever amount you desire. Saute cut mushrooms in veggie broth and vegan wine - approx 10 min. Add fresh garlic (to taste, I used 2 cloves). When mushrooms are cooked add more broth and broccoli rabe - cover and steam till wilted. Add white beans and red pepper to taste.

Add pasta and serve!

Another variation and a way to add more flavor:

I''ve been experimenting with using non-fat yogurt as a base for sauces. I used a hand mixer and whipped up the yogurt, a clove of garlic, mustard and red pepper. The consistency was great and I added it to the sauce to thicken. But...it can also be used for a salad dressing (add pureed roasted pepper) or as a pasta sauce on its own - just experiment with other flavors ( I may try miso and ginger)