These quick, simple and easy vegan (no animal products) recipes, each under 10% calories from fat, can reverse and prevent heart disease. All meet guidelines set by Drs. Dean Ornish and John McDougall.
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Gyoza - oriental pot-sticker appetizer
Roasted Garbanzos - nibble on crispy chick-peas
Hummus - Mediterranean chickpea (garbanzo) spread
Vietnamese Temple Rolls - an unfried eggless egg-roll full of greens and surprises
Potato Pearls - savory puffs (can also prepare in advance and freeze till needed)
Pretzels - soft or crispy and all whole wheat
Asparagus Guacamole - the same great taste as with avocados, without the fat
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Kool Kim Chee - Less spicy and lower sodium version of Korean cabbage slaw
Pumpkin Croquettes - savory patties from the Middle East
Mock Shoe (Maque Choux) - slightly spicy, crunchy Cajun-style smothered corn
Veggie Stuffed Spud - total nutrition inside a potato
Chorizo - Mexican style sausage
Summer Soba - easy Asian noodle dish
Double Bran Muffins - dark and moist, full of fiber
Hard Rock Cafe's Creamy Coleslaw - very low-fat clone
Hard Rock Cafe's Bar-B-Q Beans - low-fat clone of the Rock's western flavor treat
Starbuck's Frappuccino - No-fat clone without the caffeine (or with it) for pennies
Brown Rice Veggie Sushi - make your own sushi at home
Chinese Cabbage in Vinegar Sauce - light, bright Oriental sauerkraut cousin
Sausage Patties - for breakfast, sandwiches, won-ton & lumpia filling, and stuffed veggies
Crispy Baked Onion Rings - all the flavor of fried onion rings
Corn Bread Deluxe - oven-bake or microwave in 6 minutes
Roasted Garbanzos - flavor your own crispy nuts
Bettermilk Biscuits - you won't beleive these are fat free and non-dairy
Scottish Scones - for breakfast or an anytime snack
Sports Refresher - 10 cent a bottle Gator-Aid clone
Paté de Faux Gras - to spread on crackers or a sandwich filling
Black Beans that hit The Spot - The Spot restaurant recipe for black beans
Quesadillas - Tortilla sandwiches of cheese, beans and salsa
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Singapore-style Rice Noodles - mildly curried South-East Asian favorite
Mock Tuna Salad - protein-rich and mercury-free
Pronto Personal Pizza - ready in only minutes
Quick Ramen Okonomiyaki - Japanese savory noodle pancake
Creamy Corn Bisque - thick and creamy potage - or over brown rice, pasta or baked potato
Sloppy Joes - meat lovers and kids of all ages love it
Potato Pancakes (Latkes) - serve with apple sauce or tofu 'sour creme'
Lima Linguini Diablo - less than 10 minutes to the table
5 Minute Bok Choy & Oriental Mushrooms - quicker than calling for Chinese take-out
Seeded Zucchini Steam-Sauté - flavors of three continents
Colcannon - a traditional British dish: creamed kale, leeks & potato
Quick Southwest Skillet Dinner - colorful and tasty
Aztec Bean Salad - mild but tasty bean and corn dish
BeanieWeanie - kids' (of all ages) favorite hot dog and bean casserole
Asparagus Vinaigrette - gourmet treat in less than 5 minutes
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Don't Be Afraid-O Sauce - an alfredo sauce without fat or dairy
Mighty Mushroom Gravy - heart-healthy gravy for any dish
Dashi - subtle base for soup, stock or noodles
Down Home Bar-B-Que Sauce - create your own favorite flavor
Pickled Onion Relish - sweet, tangy, chutney-like
Pickled Garlic Relish - sweet and tart, but no garlicky odor
Green Tomato Relish - salsa, dip and pasta sauce
Chick'n-Style Seasoning - buillon powder for broth or flavoring
Golden Cheaze Sauce- creamy cheese-like sauce for any purpose
Tomato Tango - a side dish, a relish or a summer salad
Cilantro Chutney - use over vegetables, with curries and as a garnish
Aztec Accent - a dip, salad dressing or taco sauce and more
Sweet and Spicy Bean Curd - quick and easy oriental sauce for rice or pasta
Salsa Negra - Black bean dip, salsa or sauce
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Eurasian Miso-Lentil Soup - blends with foods of any nation
Minestrone Milano - vegetables, beans and pasta with an Italian flair
Lemony Asparagus Soup - creamy soup with a Mediterranean flavor
Cream of Greens with Noodles - gourmet soup made easy
Instant Creme of Tomato Soup - traditional flavor without the fat or sodium
Creme of Lentil Soup - rich and hearty pottage
ShroomBean Soup - tangy blend of mushrooms and beans soup
Canh Chua - subtly sweet, sour and hot Vietnamese soup
Chili's Southwestern Vegetable Soup - healthier clone of the national best-seller
Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas) - light but filling, from the Middle-East
Romany Potage - a hearty meal from Gypsy campfires
Sauerkraut Soup Soviet - from Russia with love; Dr. Zhivago's favorite meal
Sweet & Sour Cabbage Soup - a full meal in a bowl
Cajun Gumbo - Louisiana bayou favorite with a hint of a seafood flavor
Gaspacho Granada - refreshing cold vegetable soup
Taco Stew - a thick potage with a Mexican flavor
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Green Enchidlada Casserole - South of the border complete meal or potluck pleaser
Bavarian Chocolate Struessel - crispy, chewy treat that travels well
Sagu do Vinho - red wine (or grape juice) in a pudding
Crepes - quick and easy filled thin pancakes
Carrot Spice Cake - quick and easy, with old-fashion flavor
Long Life Fortune Cookies - the eggless and oil-less way
Kwik Kookies - fast and simple fruit and oat treat
Very Berry Lemon Cake - choose your berry for a tangy dessert
Cranberry Pumpkin Bars - quick portable snack, dessert or energy bar
Dutch Apple Crisp - quick and easy coffee cake substitute
Tapioca Pudding - old fashioned flavor, fat free and non dairy
Better Un-Butter Brownies - Chocolate decadence and no fat
Buckwheat Pancakes or Waffles - breakfast to warm your heart
Oatmeal Cookies - moist and chewy
Grape-Nuts® Bars - a portable anytime energy pickup
Chocolate Pudding Cake - hard to stop eating
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Preparing for a new taste adventure
(1) Starting the New Lifestyle (2) Cooking Methods
(3) Basic Foods (4) Introduction to the Recipes
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All recipes are from the Healing Heart Foundation and the Healthy Heart Handbook.
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Dr. Neal PinckneyHealing Heart Foundation
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