Slow Cooker Archives | Stephanie Dreyer

March 27, 2019

I’m fairly new to the world of pressure cooking. I’ve become a fast fan of my Breville Fast Slow Pro! As a working mama with three meals to get on the table every day, this handy dandy appliance takes prep and cook times down to under 15 minutes. It’s my secret weapon on busy evenings or on nights when I’m working late. This Tofu Salsa Verde can be on the table in minutes!

I love the tangy goodness of tomatillos so salsa verde is one of my favorites. The super firm tofu from Trader Joe’s is perfect for this recipe. If you want things a little soupier, add another 1/2 cup of salsa or don’t drain your beans.

I like to serve this with tortilla chips to scoop everything out of the bowl. Enjoy!

Tofu Salsa Verde

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
16-oz super firm tofu (such as Trader Joe's)
1 medium onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups salsa verde
1 can black beans drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 lime juiced and zested
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice

To serve:

avocado sliced
lime wedges
cilantro chopped

Instructions

Cube the tofu into bite-sized pieces.
Add olive oil, onion, garlic, spices, broth, salsa, beans, corn, rice, lime juice and zest to the pressure cooker.
Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes, then do a quick release of the pressure. It will take about 10-15 minutes to come to pressure, then 5 minutes to cook.
Remove lid and let rest for 5 minutes.
Divide among bowls and top with cilantro, avocado and lime wedges.

Tofu-Salsa-Verde

by Stephanie Dreyer

February 26, 2018

This Vegan Beef and Bean Chili is hearty and kicking with flavor! Loaded with 3 kinds of beans, and two types of Beyond Meat, (one of my favorite plant-based proteins), this chili satisfies! Make a big pot on Sunday and eat it all week long.

I like my chili smoky, so I started with some of Lightlife’s Fakin’ Bacon (tempeh) for that hickory flavor. After the tempeh, I loaded in the vegan “beef” with some help from Beyond Meat. I used a combination of their Beyond Burger and Beefy Crumbles for a variety of texture in the chili.

This Vegan Beef and Bean Chili is kicking with flavor! Packed with 3 types of beans and Beyond Meat's plant-based protein, this hearty chili satisfies!!

I am not the greatest at handling spice and wanted this to be edible for the kids, so I didn’t add too much heat to this Vegan Beef and Bean Chili recipe. If you like it spicy, feel free to heavy up on the chili powder. I found a half a tablespoon to be perfect for my family, but 1-2 tablespoons is probably more on par with spicier chilis.

Vegan Beef and Bean Chili

Ingredients

2 red bell peppers diced
1 large yellow onion diced
25 cloves garlic minced
4 Beyond Meat Beyond Burgers
1 package Beyond Meat Beefy Crumbles
1 package Lightlife Fakin' Bacon chopped
3 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 ½ tablespoons Liquid Smoke
1 25 ounce can crushed tomatoes
12 ounces light beer
2 cups vegetable broth such as Imagine's No-Chicken Broth
2 15.5 ounce cans pinto beans
2 15.5 ounce cans kidney beans
1 15.5 ounce can black beans

Instructions

In a large stock pot over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil.
Add bell pepper and onion and cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and saute a minute longer.
Add Fakin' Bacon, and all of the Beyond Meat. Stir together and cook until the meat is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add in the garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
Add in the crushed tomatoes and stir for 2 minutes.
Stir in beer and vegetable stock.
Add beans and Liquid Smoke. Stir together.
Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes to an hour.

For extra smoke, I added a splash of Liquid Smoke at the end before simmering. To serve, cut up some lime wedges for squeezing on top. Dairy-free sour cream and diced avocado are some of my other favorite toppings. Don’t forget the chips! I highly recommend a handful of Trader Joe’s restaurant-style chips. Enjoy!