Healing Heart Foundation
Recipes

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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Appetizers        Snacks & Treats      Quick Fixes      Gravies & Sauces      
Soups      Main Courses      Desserts


If you're new to this kind of lifestyle, at the bottom of this page
you'll find a section to help you prepare for a new taste adventure.


Appetizers

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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Snacks and Treats


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

Pat� 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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Quick-Fixes


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-Saut� - 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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Gravies and Sauces


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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Soups


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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Main Courses


Green Enchidlada Casserole - South of the border complete meal or potluck pleaser

Fouress (Soba, Spinach & Savory Squash) - East meets West with buckwheat noodles, greens, zucchini and summer squash

A-maiz-ing Noodles - Corn and noodle dish from Pennsylvania Dutch country

Nasi Goreng - Indonesian style 'fried' rice

Zucchini Pomodoro - savory, spicy zucchini (courgette) dish

SpudOnion Casserole - make ahead, cook later easy potluck favorite

Ala Pilaf - nutty and chewy cracked bulgur wheat dish

Polynesian Baked Rice - south seas treat with a hint of the orient

Tropical Beans and Baykin - a new twist to an old bean dish

Polish Cabbage - traditional old-country favorite

Sweet Sioux - native American bean, grain and squash stew

TreatLoaf - whole-grain meatloaf alternative

Artichoke Risotto - rice, artichoke hearts, red bell pepper and 'cheese'

Sumo Stew - Chanko-nabe = big taste but small waist

Enchiladas California - with corn, tofu and smokey chili

Upma - Indian vegetable and bread dish

Bachelor's Bounty - amazingly quick, simple and easy pasta and beans

Jiffy Jambalaya - quick Cajun rice and vegetables

Red Beans, New Orleans Style - from a gourmet magazine's top-ranked restaurant

Savory Lentil Loaf - economical and tasty meatloaf replacement

TexMex Stuffed Peppers - southwestern variation of a traditional classic

CousCous Proven�al - Mediterranean mini-pasta with vegan 'feta'

Mock Tuna-Pasta Melt - mock-tuna family casserole

Hungarian Bean Goulash - a culinary visit to Budapest

Cacciatore - single-skillet quick and easy version of 'hunters' stew

Portabella Pomodoro - steak-like mushroom and tomato pasta dish

Mandalay Curry - delicate dish from Myanmar(Burma)

Couscous with 7 Vegetables - Mediterranean tiny pasta

Artichoke and Tomato Alfredo - rich and creamy, without the dairy or fat

Chili Chapultapec - thick and rich - and everyone thinks it's a meat dish

Spaghetti Squash & Zucchini Casserole - great for potlucks - and no serving dish to bring home

Lentils and Rice (Daal Bhaat) - a staple from the builders of the Taj Mahal

Shepherd's Pie - an old English favorite (meat lovers will swear it's not vegetarian)

Savory Oatburgers - fiber-full veggie burgers for pennies each

Stuffed Peppers - meatless traditional dish that's rich in flavor

Bean Burritos - use these for dinner or a treat while traveling

Roasted Eggplant (Mirza Ghassemi) - exotic flavors but not too spicy

Sweet Potato and Green Beans Diablo - devilish delight with a hint of Dijon mustard

Asparagus and Shiitake Risotto - east meets west at Ciao Main Street

Cajun-style Red Beans and Brown Rice - Louisiana bayou-country food

Jamaican Barley Vegetable Confetti - a reggae of tastes and colors

Pocket Potato Gorditas - pitas stuffed with a south-of-the-border potato filling

Ants on the Tree - Schezwan style jai (monk food)

South Indian Lentil Pancakes (Adai) - whole grain and legume crepes

Potato Pasta Pieces (Gnocci) - potato dumplings- use as a pasta or starch

Seafood Flavored Eggplant - an oriental favorite with sea vegetables

Cabbage Casserole - stuffed cabbage, lasagna-style

Spinach and Mushroom Roll-Up Pie - a main dish or a gourmet hors d'oevre

Long Rice and Vegetables Oriental - a Hawaiian staple with rice noodles

Stuffed Onions Fran�ois - naturally sweet (without sugar) surprise from provincial France

Choy Sum Macau - an Asian cabbage with a delightful new flavor

Bodacious Beans - tasty and different bean meal

Very Veggie Casserole - a comfort meal and a potluck favorite

Pastarisa - high energy rice and bean treat

Okonomiyaki - the step-by-step guide to Japan's soul food


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Desserts


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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©1994, 1996, 2002
Dr. Neal Pinckney
Healing Heart Foundation
      www.kumu.org
All recipes are from the Healing Heart Foundation and the Healthy Heart Handbook.
- creamy (non-dairy) ice tea with a difference

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



Go to the top

Preparing for a new taste adventure


(1) Starting the New Lifestyle (2) Cooking Methods
(3) Basic Foods (4) Introduction to the Recipes



Go to the top


©1994, 1996, 2004
Dr. Neal Pinckney
Healing Heart Foundation
      www.kumu.org
All recipes are from the Healing Heart Foundation and the Healthy Heart Handbook.