Heather McDougall Archives - Forks Over Knives https://cms.forksoverknives.com/contributors/heather-mcdougall/ Plant Based Living Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:15:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/2023/10/cropped-cropped-Forks_Favicon-1.jpg?auto=webp&width=32&height=32 Heather McDougall Archives - Forks Over Knives https://cms.forksoverknives.com/contributors/heather-mcdougall/ 32 32 Lentil Vegetable Soup https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-soups-stews/lentil-vegetable-soup/ https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-soups-stews/lentil-vegetable-soup/#comments Wed, 21 May 2014 21:24:59 +0000 http://forksoverknives.com/?post_type=recipe&p=17063 This lentil vegetable soup is a favorite of my boys and so easy to make. I think one of the reasons they...

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This lentil vegetable soup is a favorite of my boys and so easy to make. I think one of the reasons they like it is that I chop all of the vegetables really small. And, like most of the soups I make, if you don’t have an ingredient, such as carrot or spinach, leave it out or substitute another favorite ingredient.

From drmcdougall.com

Yield: Serves 6
  • 2 small onions, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, finely chopped
  • 6 small white potatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 16-ounce bag brown lentils
  • 1 15.5-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 8 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1-2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients except the spinach in a soup pot or Dutch oven. Cook over low heat for 2 hours.
  2. Add the spinach and cook about 5 minutes more, until spinach is wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Quick and Easy Noodle Soup https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-soups-stews/quick-easy-vegan-noodle-soup/ https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-soups-stews/quick-easy-vegan-noodle-soup/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2018 21:54:39 +0000 http://preview.forksoverknives.com/?post_type=recipe&p=70678 This luscious vegan noodle soup tastes like comfort in a bowl—and an awful lot like chicken noodle soup! The chicken-soup flavor comes...

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This luscious vegan noodle soup tastes like comfort in a bowl—and an awful lot like chicken noodle soup! The chicken-soup flavor comes from a combination of dried herbs (marjoram, sage, and thyme) also found in poultry seasoning, the herb blend often used in Thanksgiving stuffing. Because there’s no real chicken, the soup cooks quickly and is ready to enjoy after just 30 minutes on the stove. To give it an appetizing golden hue, add a pinch of turmeric along with the herbs.

Recipe from drmcdougall.com

Yield: Makes 8-10 cups
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage, crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups dried brown rice fettuccine noodles or whole-wheat pasta, broken

Instructions

  1. Combine the onion, celery, carrots, stock, tamari, marjoram, sage, thyme, and pepper in a 4-quart Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Stir in the noodles; return to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes more or until noodles are tender.

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8-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Chili https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-soups-stews/8-ingredient-slow-cooker-chili/ https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-soups-stews/8-ingredient-slow-cooker-chili/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2018 18:43:14 +0000 https://www.forksoverknives.com/?post_type=recipe&p=67947 Back in the day, if you wanted to make chili, you needed to plan on some serious time in a hot kitchen...

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Back in the day, if you wanted to make chili, you needed to plan on some serious time in a hot kitchen while the stew simmered on the stove. Now, thanks to slow cookers and multicookers like the Instant Pot, that’s no longer the case. These ultra-dependable small appliances mean you can get all the goodness of a long-simmered chili with minimal time in the kitchen. Summer bonus: the kitchen stays cool. What’s more, the slow heat lets you combine the soaking and cooking steps for the chili beans, so everything can be done all at once. You won’t be sorry you tried this slow cooker chili.

This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights when you want to come home to a hot meal. It’s also open to endless variations when you doctor it up with spices or add other vegetables.

Recipe from drmcdougall.com

Yield: Serves 6
  • 2 cups dried pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 1-ounce packet vegetarian chili seasoning, such as Simply Organic, or chili seasonings of your choice
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups unsalted vegetable stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen whole kernel corn
  • Toppings such as chopped bell pepper, sliced green onions, and/or snipped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. In a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, combine the beans, tomatoes, onion, seasoning, and garlic. Add the stock and water.
  2. Cover and cook on high heat for 4 to 5 hours; stir in the corn for the last 15 minutes. Serve with toppings.

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Vegan Banana Pancakes https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-breakfast/banana-pancakes/ https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-breakfast/banana-pancakes/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:00:42 +0000 http://www.forksoverknives.com/?p=16140 Banana Pancakes are a favorite breakfast in our home. They are easy to make, and everyone loves them! They’re wonderful served with a little maple syrup or applesauce.

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Banana Pancakes are a favorite breakfast in our home. They are easy to make, and everyone loves them! They’re wonderful served with a little maple syrup or applesauce. Notice that I just put the egg replacer dry into the flour mixture. I read somewhere that you could do this, so I tried it and noticed no difference in the pancakes’ texture or fluffiness. Doing so eliminates an extra step, which makes prep time even shorter.

From drmcdougall.com

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Yield: Makes 10-12 Pancakes
  • 1½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon egg replacer
  • 2 bananas, mashed (¾−1 cup)
  • 1½ cups unsweetened, unflavored plant milk
  • 1 cup sparkling water
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the flour, baking powder, salt, and egg replacer in a bowl and mix. Place the bananas in another bowl and mash well. Stir in the plant milk and sparkling water and mix again. Pour into the dry ingredients, and stir to combine, being careful not to overmix.
  2. Heat a nonstick griddle over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup of the batter onto the dry, heated griddle, and flatten it a bit with the bottom of your measuring cup. Flip when the bubbles start to appear and pancake edges start to turn golden. Cook until brown on both sides. Repeat until all batter has been used.
  3. Serve hot topped with the blueberries, or refrigerate or freeze the pancakes. Note: Consistency: For a slightly thinner pancake (or if you let your batter sit too long before using it), thin the batter with a little more plant milk before pouring it onto the griddle. If you prefer a thicker pancake, mix in just ½ cup of the sparkling water; then add more sparkling water as needed to achieve your desired consistency.

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Heather’s Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Creamy Golden Gravy https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-salads-sides/mashed-potatoes-and-gravy/ https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-salads-sides/mashed-potatoes-and-gravy/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:19:58 +0000 http://www.forksoverknives.com/?post_type=recipe&p=22000 This creamy, golden vegan gravy recipe takes just minutes to put together. Sometimes my boys eat just a bowl of mashed potatoes...

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This creamy, golden vegan gravy recipe takes just minutes to put together. Sometimes my boys eat just a bowl of mashed potatoes and gravy for a snack. For dinner, we serve this dish with sautéed broccolini or green beans.  Hot tip: The gravy can be made ahead and refrigerated. It will thicken slightly more as it chills. To reheat, place in a saucepan, add a small amount of water, whisk to combine, and then heat slowly, stirring occasionally.

From drmcdougall.com

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

For the Creamy Golden Gravy

  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • ¼ cup brown rice flour
  • freshly ground black pepper

For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes

  • 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup unsweetened, unflavored plant milk
  • Several twists of freshly ground white pepper
  • Dash of sea salt

Instructions

  1. To make the gravy, place all ingredients except the pepper in a small saucepan. Stir well to mix. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth and thick. Season with pepper to taste. Serve at once.
  2. To make the Garlic Mashed Potatoes, peel the potatoes and chop into chunks. Place in a stainless pan with water to cover.
  3. Add the whole garlic cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Drain.
  4. Mash in the pan, using electric beaters or a hand masher, adding the remaining ingredients as necessary to get a smooth consistency and a delicious flavor.

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Spinach Lasagna https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-pasta-noodles/spinach-lasagna/ https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-pasta-noodles/spinach-lasagna/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:46:32 +0000 http://www.forksoverknives.com/?post_type=recipe&p=20683 My mom has been making a version of this lasagna for years. It is now a favorite of my boys. I serve...

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My mom has been making a version of this lasagna for years. It is now a favorite of my boys. I serve this with My Caesar Salad from The Starch Solution and a loaf of warm French bread with roasted garlic.

From drmcdougall.com

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Yield: Makes one (9×13-inch) casserole

Ingredients

For the Tofu Ricotta:

  • 1 (12.3-ounce) package silken tofu
  • 1 pound fresh water-packed firm tofu
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup soy milk

For the lasagna:

  • 1 recipe Tofu Ricotta
  • 1−2 pounds fresh spinach, lightly steamed
  • 8 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 7 cups fat-free pasta sauce
  • ¼ cup soy parmesan or Parma vegan parmesan

Instructions

  1. To make the ricotta, combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until fairly smooth. Place into a large bowl, and set aside.
  2. To make the spinach, steam at least 1 pound of fresh spinach (2 if you really like spinach) for about a minute or two, just until slightly wilted.
  3. Drain well, then either mix the spinach into the ricotta or layer the spinach over it when assembling the lasagna.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  5. To assemble the lasagna, spread 1 cup of the pasta sauce over the bottom of the baking dish. Then cover the sauce with a layer of noodles. Next, spread half of the ricotta mixture (and half of the spinach if not mixed into the ricotta) over the noodles, and top with 2 more cups of the sauce. Add another layer of noodles, the rest of the tofu mixture (and spinach if separate), 2 cups more of the sauce, and the rest of the noodles. Spoon the remaining 2 cups of sauce over the noodles (make sure you cover all the edges), and sprinkle some parmesan over the top. Cover with parchment paper and then with foil.
  6. Bake for 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 30 minutes before cutting.
  7. Note: This recipe may be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated. Add about 15 minutes to the baking time.
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Burrito Bowl https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/amazing-grains/burrito-bowl/ https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/amazing-grains/burrito-bowl/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:00:57 +0000 http://www.forksoverknives.com/?post_type=recipe&p=21034 This is our latest favorite meal, often enjoyed outside on our deck on a warm evening. I vary the beans, and also...

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This is our latest favorite meal, often enjoyed outside on our deck on a warm evening. I vary the beans, and also the veggies and salsa, so the meal is different every time I serve it. I serve this in 8-inch “pasta” bowls, so there is plenty of room for all of the ingredients, making it a no-cook, one-dish meal. Eaten warm or cold, this simple burrito bowl is a tasty, satisfying treat!

From drmcdougall.com

Yield: Serves 2-4
  • Baked tortilla chips (see notes)
  • 2-4 cups cooked grains (see notes)
  • 2-4 cups cooked beans (see notes)
  • 2-4 cups chopped romaine lettuce or steamed kale
  • 2-4 chopped tomatoes
  • 1-2 chopped green onions
  • 1-2 cups corn kernels (see notes)
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • Fresh salsa

Instructions

  1. Break a handful of the chips into pieces in the bottom of each serving bowl.
  2. Spoon some of the cooked grains over the chips, followed by some of the beans, then layer on the rest of the toppings: lettuce or kale, tomatoes, onions, corn, and avocado. Top with the salsa. (Use more or less of all these ingredients, as desired.)

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Mexican Rice Soup https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-soups-stews/mexican-rice-soup/ https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-soups-stews/mexican-rice-soup/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:00:52 +0000 http://forksoverknives.com/?post_type=recipe&p=17078 Since this is such a thick soup, I like to have this rolled up in a tortilla for leftovers the next day....

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Since this is such a thick soup, I like to have this rolled up in a tortilla for leftovers the next day. This recipe also lends itself well to using different ingredients that you have on hand. Switch up the beans, use some roasted corn, or add some kale. If you don’t want it to be so thick, add some additional stock or water. Enjoy with the topping of your choice. We like chopped tomatoes, sliced scallions, salsa, and baked tortilla chips.

From drmcdougall.com.

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Yield: Serves 6
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 cup long–grain brown rice, toasted (see note)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon low-sodium vegetable stock or water over medium-high heat for 7 minutes.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  3. Season to taste.
  4. Serve with toppings of your choice, or the ones listed above. Note: To toast the rice, put the uncooked grain in a nonstick pan preheated to medium-high and stir constantly for about 5 minutes, or until it is lightly browned.

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Split Pea Soup https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-soups-stews/split-pea-soup/ https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-soups-stews/split-pea-soup/#comments Thu, 27 Feb 2014 13:00:51 +0000 http://www.forksoverknives.com/?p=14328 This is my family’s favorite split pea soup. My mom has been making this version for over 25 years. This tastes even...

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This is my family’s favorite split pea soup. My mom has been making this version for over 25 years. This tastes even better the next day and is great over baked potatoes or brown rice.

From drmcdougall.com

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Yield: Serves 8-10
  • 1 cup green split peas
  • ½ cup dried baby lima beans
  • ¼ cup barley
  • 8 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 potatoes, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place split peas, lima beans, barley and stock in a large pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat and add bay leaves and celery seed. Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and cook for 1 additional hour. Note: If you want to make this without the lima beans, increase the split peas to 2 cups and reduce the initial cooking time to ½ hour. This recipe freezes and reheats well. For a delicious smoky flavor, try adding a couple drops of liquid smoke to the soup about 15 minutes before the end of the cooking time.

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Roasted Tomato and Cannellini Bean Pasta https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-pasta-noodles/roasted-tomato-and-cannellini-bean-pasta/ https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-pasta-noodles/roasted-tomato-and-cannellini-bean-pasta/#comments Thu, 09 Jan 2014 13:00:56 +0000 http://www.forksoverknives.com/?p=15712 This recipe is so easy to put together and can easily be doubled. I serve this with sautéed kale. I like this...

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This recipe is so easy to put together and can easily be doubled. I serve this with sautéed kale. I like this dish with a lot of garlic, but you can adjust this as you wish.

From drmcdougall.com

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Yield: Serves 4-6
  • ½ pound whole wheat or brown rice penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium vegetable stock or water
  • 6 – 8 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 13.4-ounce box cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15.5-ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • crushed red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Set aside.
  2. In a medium pot, sauté garlic in vegetable stock or water over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Stir in beans and tomatoes and simmer on low for about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir in pasta and serve.

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