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Here’s my basic curry recipe that feeds the two of us generously for a simple, one dish meal. Feel free to use whatever veggies you like in the same general quantities. For a bit of fruity sweetness, I suggest adding some chopped pineapple or mango, or garnish with raisins. This is “mild” on the spicy scale.
INGREDIENTS
1 T coconut oil
1/2 t fenugreek seeds
1/2 small onion, sliced
several cloves garlic, minced
8 oz organic soybean tempeh, chopped
1 carrot, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/2 stalk broccoli, flowers & stems chopped
1/8 t crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 t ground turmeric
1 t Garam Masala (blend of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, pepper and coriander)
1 t curry powder blend
8 oz can organic tomato sauce
1/2 C water
1 t red curry paste (Thai Kitchen)
2 t ginger juice (The Ginger People)
2 T full fat unsweetened coconut milk
Toppings:
roasted cashews
toasted pumpkin seeds
finely shredded unsweetened coconut
ASSEMBLY
- Use a large high-sided saute pan that has a lid.
- Heat the coconut oil and fenugreek seeds on medium heat.
- Add the garlic, onion, and tempeh and stir.
- Add the rest of the veggies with the spices and stir.
- Add the wet ingredients, except the coconut milk, and stir.
- Reduce heat and simmer (covered) for 10 minutes, to soften the broccoli.
- Stir in the coconut milk and cook (uncovered) another 5 minutes, to thicken the sauce.
- Turn off the burner and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Top with the nuts, seeds, raisins and/or shredded coconut.
(NSNG = No Sugar No Grains)
Yes…there IS a vegetarian restaurant in Arlington, WA. Who knew? (Me!)
I actually found out about The Shire Cafe when I started volunteering at New Moon Farm Goat Rescue and Sanctuary four years ago (which is also located in Arlington).
On Fridays, I scoop the poop at the farm, and then I eat lunch at The Shire Cafe– with the owner of the goat rescue (my friend 🙂 ). On weekends, after mountain biking, Eric and I like to drop in for a cold Mirror Pond and some dinner.
Located in the same building (the Mirkwood), is Mordor Tattoo. Savannah did my “vegan” wrist tattoo.
The Mirkwood has an ongoing live music schedule. (Past our bedtimes!)
Back to the food!!
Just about everything on the menu can be made vegan. There’s always a homemade vegan soup of the day. Most entrees come with salad, soup or fries. I highly recommend the soup, no matter what flavor is featured. Here are some pictures to make your mouth water 🙂 …
Are you hungry for some vegan food yet?
*April 2018 update: this is no longer a vegetarian restaurant. Vegan options are plentiful, but they do serve animal products.