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The Joy of an Empty Pot

Everyday vegetarian recipes from a Zen Buddhist monastery.

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Sweet and Sour Savory Eggplant on Rice

April 2, 2019

Sweet and sour savory eggplant on rice could easily turn you into an eggplant lover. It is vegan and gluten free with a special ingredient.

Makes 6 Servings

plate of savory eggplant on rice

Savory Eggplant on Rice

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Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: bell pepper, dinner, eggplant, gluten free, onion, rice, vegan

How to Freeze Tofu

February 27, 2019

Frozen tofu is one of the best kept secrets of tofu cuisine. Once you discover how to freeze sliced tofu, you may never use fresh tofu again.

Makes 4 Servings

Three slices of tofu fresh frozen thawed

Three forms of sliced tofu; fresh, frozen, and thawed (l to r).

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Kale Potato Soup

January 8, 2019

With only six ingredients, this kale potato soup is quick, easy, and nutritious. Perfect to warm you up on a cold winter’s day.

Makes 6 Servings or about 2 quarts

Bowl of kale potato soup French roll

Kale potato soup with a French roll.

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Filed Under: Soups Tagged With: dinner, easy, kale, nutritious, potato, quick, simple, vegan, vegetables

Curry Cabbage and Rice from India

August 26, 2018

 

​Makes 8 cups or 6 large servings
India curry cabbage and rice with saffron turmeric

Curry Cabbage being served.

This spicy curry cabbage and rice from India will brighten up your day. It is highly versatile as a main dish, side dish, or potluck favorite.

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Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: cabbage, curry, dinner, india, mushrooms, raisins, rice, saffron, turmeric

Vegan Chili with “Ground Beef” Tofu

February 3, 2017

This vegetarian chili is also vegan and gluten free. The “ground beef” tofu helps to give it the same texture and flavor of regular chili.

Makes about 5 cups
Bowl of vegetarian chili with onions, cheese and homemade corn chips

Bowl of vegan chili made with ground beef tofu.

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Filed Under: Main Dishes, Tofu Tagged With: chili, dinner, gluten free, ground beef tofu, meat substitute, spicy, vegan, vegetarian

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About the author

Hello,
My name is Rev. David McKinney. I have been the head cook at the Vichara Buddhist Monastery since 1972. Thank you for stopping by. This blog makes it possible for us to share our vegetarian recipes with the rest of the world.
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