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Fried Seitan Schnitzel (vegan) / Seitan pohanci (veganski)

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This recipe is still a bit of a work in progress, but I’m so excited that I’m just going to share it right away and maybe do an update as I tweak it around more. Honestly, the meaty flavor and texture are so on point here that I am thoroughly convinced that the majority (if not all) store-bought meat products out there have various percentages of seitan sneaked into them as well.

But anyhow, without further ado here’s an awesome vegan schnitzel recipe for you all to try out. Also, please note that these are super filling and try as you may, a small amount of gluten flour yields huge amounts of seitan. Which means that is also a really great budget-friendly option.

I decided to fry the schnitzels in the oven to reduce oil and make them a bit healthier. Feel free to deep-fry them, or use an air fryer, though.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 0.27 EUR per serving / 1.08 EUR for all)

For seitan:

2 tbsp chickpea flour (0.13 EUR)

6 tbsp gluten flour (0.40 EUR)

½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

½ tsp garlic powder (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.03 EUR)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

2 tbsp soy sauce (0.13 EUR)

½ cup water (–)

For frying:

1 cup all-purpose flour (0.07 EUR)

½ cup water (–)

1 cup breadcrumbs (0.20 EUR)

4 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.05 EUR)

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METHOD:

In a bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, gluten flour, salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Add in the oil, soy sauce and water. Stir for a few seconds until a shabby dough forms, then knead it lightly for a minute. Divide the dough into half and flatten it as much as you can. Wrap loosely in aluminum foil, then steam for about 40 minutes.

Once seitan is done steaming, carefully unwrap it and allow it to cool a bit. Preheat your oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, if you’re frying seitan schnitzels in the oven. Cut each piece of seitan into quarters. In a bowl, whisk together flour and water. Dunk seitan chunks into flour and water mix, shake off excess batter and coat the pieces with breadcrumbs. Repeat until all seitan chunks are coated. Brush each piece of seitan with oil on both sides and spread them out on a prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes, until crispy and golden brown to your liking.

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Ovaj recept je još uvijek djelomično u razvoju, ali sam i sad već jako uzbuđena sa rezultatom, pa sam ga odlučila objaviti i eventualno kasnije nešto prepraviti kako budem modificirala stvari. Iskreno, po meni su i tekstura i okus mesa odlično nabodeni, tako da sam sve više uvjerena da većina dućanskih mesnih proizvoda (ako ne i svi), imaju u sebi neki postotak podmetnutog seitana.

No, bez daljnjeg otezanja, evo vam odličan recept za veganske pohane šnicle da ga isprobate. Također, uzmite u ubzir da su ovi pohanci jako zasitni, a od samo male količine glutenskog brašna dobiti ćete ogromnu količinu seitana. Stoga je ovo jelo ujedno i super opcija za male budžete.

Ja sam odlučila pohance peći u pečnici da smanjim količinu ulja i da budu malo zdraviji. Vi ih slobodno ispohajte na tavi ili u air fryeru, ako ga imate.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 2,28 kn po porciji / 9,11 kn za sve)

Za seitan:

2 žlice slanutkovog brašna (1,00 kn)

6 žlica glutenskog brašna (3,00 kn)

½ žličice soli (0,01 kn)

½ žličice češnjaka u prahu (0,25 kn)

½ žličice svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,25 kn)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

2 žlice soja sosa (1,00 kn)

½ šalice vode (–)

Za pohanje:

1 šalica glatkog brašna (0,50 kn)

½ šalice vode (–)

1 šalica krušnih mrvica (1,50 kn)

4 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,40 kn)

PRIPREMA:

U zdjelici pomiješajte slanutkovo brašno, glutensko brašno, sol, češnjak i papar. Dodajte ulje, soja sos i vodu, pa kratko promiješajte da se formira labavo tijesto. Rukom promijesite samo minutu, pa podijelite tijesto na dva dijela. Spljoštite svaki dio najbolje što možete, pa ih labavo zamotajte u aluminijsku foliju. Kuhajte na pari 40 minuta.

Kada je seitan gotov, pažljivo ga odmotajte i pustite da se kratko ohladi. Ako ćete pohati u pećnici, zagrijte ju na 200°C i obložite protvan obložite papirom za pečenje. Svaki komad seitana razrežite na četiri dijela. U zdjelici pomiješajte brašno i vodu, pa komade seitana umačite u tu smjesu i onda obložite krušnim mrvicama. Ponavljajte postupak dok ne ispanirate sve komade. Svaki komad premažite uljem sa obje strane, pa ih raširite po pripremljenom protvanu. Pecite oko 20 minuta, dok pohanci ne budu hrskavi i zlatno smeđi prema vašem ukusu.

Fried Seitan Schnitzel (vegan) / Seitan pohanci (veganski)

Black Lentil Smoky Chili (vegan) / Aromatični čili od crne leće (veganski)

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Since the weather conditions became somewhat intense, I am definitely trying to minimize the time I need to spend next to the stove. I do, however, wish to eat as well, so I turn to quick and easy dishes that require minimal attention and can be made in larger batches.

This chili recipe is super versatile and you can throw in any odd leftover veggies you might have hanging around your fridge. There’s also a wide variety of side dishes you can serve it with. I opted for quinoa, but other grains of choice would also work well here. You can also use it as a tortilla and taco stuffing as well, which I’ve done on many occasions.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 generous servings / 0.95 EUR per serving / 3.78 EUR for all)

For the chili:

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

1 red bell pepper (0.40 EUR)

2 carrots (0.20 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp red pepper flakes (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp smoked paprika (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp garlic powder (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp oregano (0.07 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.03 EUR)

1 cup black lentils (1.00 EUR)

1 tbsp dried parsley (0.07 EUR)

2 cups tomato puree (0.53 EUR)

1 cup water (–)

For quinoa:

1 cup quinoa (1.00 EUR)

2 cups water (–)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash, peel and finely dice all of the veggies. Rinse the lentils in a colander under running water. Place deep pot on high heat and add in oil, onion, garlic, pepper and carrots. Saute for a few minutes, until veggies are softened and slightly caramelized. Add in salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika, garlic powder, oregano and bay leaf. Stir and cook for just a minute, so the spices become fragrant. Add in lentils, parsley, tomato puree and water. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and cook with a lid cracked open for about 45 minutes, until lentils are thoroughly cooked through. If needed, add a splash more of water.

While the chili is simmering away, prepare the quinoa as well. Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh colander under running water, then add to a small pot along with water and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook with a lid on for 15 minutes.

Serve the chili over cooked quinoa, or portion out and refrigerate for up to five days.

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Pošto su nam se vremenski uvjeti intenzivirali po pitanju vrućine, definitivno se trudim minimizirati trenutke provedene uz štednjak. Međutim, također želim i jesti, pa sam napravila kompromis tako da sam se okrenula jednostavnim jelima oko kojih ne treba puno petljati, a može ih se skuhati i u većim količinama.

Ovaj recept za čili je jako prilagodljiv i u njega slobodno možete utrpati bilo koje rendom ostatke povrća koji su vam se skupili doma. Također, možete ga servirati sa raznoraznim prilozima. Ja sam se odlučila za kvinoju, ali bilo koja druga žitarica bi ovdje isto bila super. Osim toga, čili možete utrpati i u tortilje ili tacose, što je kod nas doma već isprobana i provjerena metoda.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 izdašne porcije / 7,04 kn po porciji / 28,17 kn za sve)

Za čili:

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

1 crvena paprika (3,00 kn)

2 mrkve (1,50 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

½ žličice svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,25 kn)

½ žličice sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,25 kn)

1 žličica dimljene paprike (0,50 kn)

1 žličica češnjaka u prahu (0,50 kn)

1 žličica origana (0,50 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,20 kn)

1 šalica crne leće (7,50 kn)

1 žlica sušenog peršina (0,50 kn)

2 šalice pasirane rajčice (4,00 kn)

1 šalica vode (–)

Za kvinoju:

1 šalica kvinoje (7,50 kn)

2 šalice vode (–)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i fino nasjeckajte svo povrće. Leću isperite u cjediljci pod mlazom vode. Stavite duboki lonac na jaku vatru i dodajte ulje, luk, češnjak, papriku i mrkve. Dinstajte nekoliko minuta da sve omekša i lagano se karamelizira. Ubacite sol, papar, čili, papriku, češnjak u prahu, origano i lovor. Promiješajte i kuhajte samo minutu da začini zamiriše. Sada dodajte i leću, peršin, pasiranu rajčicu i vodu. Pustite da zavrije, smanjite vatru, pa krčkajte oko 45 minuta, dok leća ne bude skroz kuhana. Prema potrebi dodajte još mrvicu vode.

Dok se čili krčka pripremite kvinoju. Isperite i kvinoju u sitnoj cjediljci pod mlazom tekuće vode. Ubacite u lončić, prelijte vodom, posolite i stavite kuhati. Kada zavrije, smanjite vatru i krčkajte poklopljeno 15 minuta.

Čili poslužite odmah sa kuhanom kvinojom ili rasporedite u porcije i čuvajte u hladnjaku do pet dana.

Black Lentil Smoky Chili (vegan) / Aromatični čili od crne leće (veganski)

Lazy Braised Mussels / Dagnje na lijenu buzaru

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This recipe is really great for hot summer days, as it comes together super quickly which means minimal time sweating next to your hot stove. I’m personally a big fan of mussels, but definitely not a fan of scrubbing their shells clean and getting rid of all the seaweed. But frozen cleaned mussels enter the stage here and make life immensely easier.

To make this recipe even tastier with more complex flavors, sub the water with white wine. We were out of wine however, so water was also fine.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 2 generous servings / 1.57 EUR per serving / 3.14 EUR for all)

2 tbsp olive oil (0.09 EUR)

1 onion (0.10 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.03 EUR)

Pinch of dried rosemary (0.02 EUR)

2 tbsp butter (0.27 EUR)

1 tbsp tomato paste (0.13 EUR)

250 grams cleaned frozen mussels, thawed (2.00 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

1 tsp dried parsley (0.07 EUR)

¼ cup water (–)

Juice of a lemon (0.27 EUR)

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METHOD:

Rinse the thawed mussels in a colander under cold water and leave to drain. In the meantime, finely dice the onion and mince garlic. Add olive oil, onion and garlic to a skillet on medium heat and saute for a few minutes until slightly translucent. Add in bay leaf, rosemary, butter, tomato paste, mussels, salt, pepper and parsley and give it a toss. Add a bit of water (or wine, if using) and allow it all to simmer for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and drizzle generously with lemon juice. Serve immediately with pasta, rice or with nice crusty bread.

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Recept u nastavku je savršen za vruće ljetne dane, pošto je gotov za tili čas što znači minimalno znojenje za vrućim štednjakom. Osobno sam veliki ljubitelj dagnji, ali nisam nikakao ljubitelj procedure ribanja i čišćenja njihovih ljuštura. Srećom, kao spas ovdje dolaze zamrznute očišćene dagnje.

Da bi ovaj recept bio još ukusniji i sa kompleksnijim aromama, umjesto vode upotrijebite bijelo vino. Mi ga nismo imali doma, tako da je i voda poslužila svrsi i sve je ispalo dobro.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 2 izdašne porcije / 11,71 kn po porciji / 23,42 za sve)

2 žlice maslinovog ulja (0,66 kn)

1 luk (0,75 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,20 kn)

Prstohvat sušenog ružmarina (0,15 kn)

2 žlice maslaca (2,00 kn)

1 žlica koncentrata od rajčice (1,00 kn)

250 grama očišćenih smrznutih dagnji, odmrznutih (15,00 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

1 žlica sušenog peršina (0,50 kn)

¼ šalice vode (–)

Sok od 1 limuna (2,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Odmrznute dagnje isperite u cjediljci pod mlazom hladne vode i pustite ih da se ocijede. U međuvremenu fino nasjeckajte luk i češnjak. Maslinovo ulje, luk i češnjak stavite u tavu na srednje jaku vatru i dinstajte par minuta da zamiriše i omekšaju. Dodajte lovor, ružmarin, maslac, koncentrat rajčice, dagnje, sol, papar i peršin, pa sve dobro promiješajte. Podlijte sa malo vode (ili vina, ako ga koristite), pa pustite da se lagano krčka 5-10 minuta. Maknite s vatre i zalijte sa limunovim sokom. Poslužite odmah sa tjesteninom, rižom ili komadom finog hrskavog kruha.

Lazy Braised Mussels / Dagnje na lijenu buzaru

Creamy Kale and Pea Soup (vegan) / Krem juha od kelja i graška (vegansko)

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There’s also a tiny bit of frozen cauliflower in there. But the post title would have been too big to chew on. See, I had a tiny bit of frozen cauliflower left in the freezer, so into the soup it all went. I don’t really think it did much for the flavor, but since the cauli is also a part of the soup I’ll list it with the rest of the ingredients.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 0.30 EUR per serving / 1.81 EUR for all)

2tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1large onion (0.10 EUR)

6 garlic cloves (0.20 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

Good pinch of dried red pepper flakes (0.02 EUR)

1 tsp garlic powder (0.07 EUR)

1 tbsp curry powder (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp dried basil (0.07 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.03 EUR)

1 tbsp dried parsley (0.07 EUR)

½ of large kale head (0.40 EUR)

2 cups frozen peas (0.40 EUR)

1 cup frozen cauliflower (0.27 EUR)

6 cups water (–)

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METHOD:

Wash, peel and finely dice all of the veggies. Place deep pot on high heat and add in oil, onion and garlic. Saute for a few minutes, until softened and slightly translucent. Add in salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, curry, basil and bay leaf. Give a good stir and cook for just a minute, so the spices become fragrant. Dump in parsley, kale, peas, cauliflower and water. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and cook with a lid cracked open for about 15-20 minutes, until everything is cooked through and softened.

Remove the soup from heat and pulse with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Serve warm. This soup freezes and reheats very well, so you can make a big batch and keep on hand for emergencies.

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U ovoj juhici ima također i mrvica cvjetače. No onda bi naslov bio malo prevelik za prožvakati. Ali pošto sam imala malo smrznute cvjetače u frizeru, naravno da sam i nju strpala u juhu. Mislim da ona nije značajno utjecala na sam okus, no pošto je dio juhe, ipak je navedena u receptu sa svim ostalim sastojcima.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 2,22 kn po porciji / 13,31 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

6 češnjeva češnjaka (1,50 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

Dobar prstohvatsušenog čilija u listićima (0,15 kn)

1 žličica češnjaka u prahu (0,50 kn)

1 žličicacurry praha (0,50 kn)

1 žličica sušenog bosiljka (0,50 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,20 kn)

1 žlica sušenog peršina (0,50 kn)

½ velike glavice kelja (3,00 kn)

2 šalice smrznutog graška (3,00 kn)

1 šalica smrznute cvjetače (2,00 kn)

6 šalica vode (–)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće. Stavite veliki lonac na jaku vatru i dodajte ulje, luk i češnjak. Dinstajte nekoliko minuta da sve omekša i postane staklasto. Ubacite sol, papar, čili, češnjak u prahu, curry, bosiljak i lovor. Dobro promiješajte i pustite minutu samo da začini zamiriše. Sada dodajte i peršin, kelj, grašak, cvjetaču i vodu. Pustite da zavrije, smanjite vatru, te kuhajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem 15-20 minuta, dok se svo povrće ne skuha do kraja i ne omekša.

Maknite juhu s vatre te ju usitnite štapnim mikserom da bude glatka i kremasta. Poslužite toplo. Ova se juha super smrzava i podgrijava, pa možete bez problema napraviti veću količinu i imati pri ruci za krizne trenutke.

Creamy Kale and Pea Soup (vegan) / Krem juha od kelja i graška (vegansko)

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Brown Rice Risotto (vegetarian) / Rižoto od smeđe riže, gljiva i kozjeg sira (vegetarijanski)

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I have a confession to make. I never cook risotto the right way, which involves infinite stirring and adding the hot, yet not quite boiling, liquid in bit by bit. Yes, I am aware that the Italian people, gourmets, proper chefs and most foodies are rolling their eyes right now in severe disapproval. However, I am lazy and value my own comfort and time more than any food related rules, especially those which I do not fully understand.

If you are okay with the above, keep reading. If, on the other hand, you find me calling the dish below a risotto thoroughly offensive, I really suggest you stop paying attention right now, because it will only get worse from this point on.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 generous servings / 1.13 EUR per serving / 4.53 EUR for all)

1 tsp sunflower seed oil (0.01 EUR)

1 onion (0.10 EUR)

2 tbsp butter (0.27 EUR)

500 grams Portobello mushrooms (2.00 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

2 cups brown rice (0.80 EUR)

4 cups water (–)

1 cup cooking cream (0.66 EUR)

1 cup shredded mature goat cheese (0.66 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel and finely dice the onion. Clean and thinly slice the mushrooms. Add the onion and oil to a pot on high heat and saute for a few minutes, until slightly translucent. Throw in butter, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Give a good stir and cook until the mushrooms release their liquid. Add in rice and water, give a good stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook covered for about 40 minutes, until the rice is thoroughly cooked through. Stir occasionally and add in a splash more of water, if needed.

Once the rice is done, stir in cooking cream and shredded cheese. If you are not a fan of goat cheese, you can easily swap it for any other hard cheese like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano. Turn off heat, taste and adjust seasonings, then cover and allow it to sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm. This also reheats great, which can only mean meal prep!

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Moram vam nešto priznati. Nikad ne kuham rižoto na ispravan način – onaj koji uključuje beskonačno miješanje i polagano dodavanje vruće, ali ne baš kipuće, tekućine. Da, da, svjesna sam činjenice da svi Talijani, gurmani, pravi kuhari i fudiji sada kolutaju očima u potpunom neodobravanju. Međutim, ja sam lijena i cijenim svoje vrijeme i ugodu puno više od nekih pravila vezanih uz hranu, a posebice onih koje baš do kraja i ne razumijem.

Ako sa time nemate nekih problema, samo nastavite čitati. S druge strane, ako je moje proglašenje jela u nastavku rižotom za vas u najmanju ruku uvredljivo, bolje da se sada zaustavite jer će stvari nakon uvoda biti samo još gore.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 izdašne porcije / 8,50 kn po porciji / 34,01 kn za sve)

1 žlica suncokretovog ulja (0,10 kn)

1 luk (0,75 kn)

2 žlice maslaca (2,00 kn)

500 g šampinjona (15,00 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

2 šalice smeđe riže (6,00 kn)

4 šalice vode (–)

1 šalica vrhnja za kuhanje (5,00 kn)

1 šalica ribanog tvrdog kozjeg sira (5,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Ogulite i fino nasjeckajte luk. Gljive očistite i narežite na tanke listiće. Luk i ulje stavite u lonac na jakoj vatri pa dinstajte par minuta dok luk ne bude staklast. Dodajte maslac, gljive, sol i papar. Dobro promiješajte pa ostavite da gljive puste tekućinu. Sada ubacite rižu i vodu, dobro promiješajte, te kuhajte poklopljeno 40-tak minuta, dok riža ne bude gotova. Povremeno promiješajte, a po potrebi dodajte još malo vode.

Kada je riža kuhana, umiješajte vrhnje za kuhanje i ribani sir. Ako niste fan kozjeg sira, slobodno upotrijebite parmezan, Grana Padano ili neki slični tvrdi sir. Maknite rižoto s vatre, kušajte i prilagodite začine, te poklopite i ostavite da miruje 5-10 minuta. Poslužite toplo. Ovaj rižoto se također i super podgrijava, pa ga možete spremiti unaprijed i imati gotov ručak za užurbani tjedan.

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Brown Rice Risotto (vegetarian) / Rižoto od smeđe riže, gljiva i kozjeg sira (vegetarijanski)

Noodle Miso Soup (vegan) / Miso juha sa rezancima (veganska)

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Can we talk about the fact that it’s going to be June tomorrow and I am wearing a sweater and a windproof jacket? Since the weather conditions obviously don’t care one bit that we are approaching summer, here’s a quick and cozy recipe to warm up your frostbite laden souls. If you are lucky enough to experience more reasonable temperatures for this time of the year, then I am deeply envious. But nevertheless, bookmark this quick little recipe for future emergencies.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 1.14 EUR per serving / 4.55 EUR for all)

2 squares of Chinese noodles (1.07 EUR)

6 cups veggie broth (0.40 EUR)

4 large carrots (0.40 EUR)

8 Shiitake mushrooms (0.53 EUR)

½ small head of cauliflower (0.80 EUR)

1 cup edamame beans (0.80 EUR)

1 tbsp miso paste (0.27 EUR)

1-2 tbsp soy sauce (0.13 EUR)

Good pinch red pepper flakes (0.02 EUR)

1 tsp toasted sesame oil (0.13 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash, peel and chop up all the veggies and mushrooms. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, rinse under cold water and set aside. Bring the veggie broth to a rolling boil and add in carrots, mushrooms, cauliflower and edamame beans. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the veggies are cooked through. Add in the noodles and cook for another minute just to reheat. Turn off heat.

Melt the miso paste in a bit of hot broth, then stir into the soup. Taste and add soy sauce as needed. Stir in red pepper flakes and toasted sesame oil. Serve immediately.

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Možemo li porazgovarati o činjenici da će sutra lipanj, a ja hodam okolo u džemperu i jakni? Pošto vremenske uvjete baš boli briga za to što se približava ljeto, evo vam jedan brzi i fini recept da vam ugrije ozeble duše. Ako imate tu sreću da uživate u razumnijim temperaturama za ovo doba godine, onda vam zavidim. Ali neovisno o tome, bukmarkirajte si ovaj receptić za buduća krizna stanja.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 8,54 kn po porciji / 34,15 kn za sve)

2 kocke kineskih rezanaca (8,00 kn)

6 šalica povrtnog temeljca (3,00 kn)

4 velike mrkve (3,00 kn)

8 gljiva shiitaka (4,00 kn)

½ male glavice cvjetače (6,00 kn)

1 šalica boba (6,00 kn)

1 žlica miso paste (2,00 kn)

1-2 žlice soja sosa (1,00 kn)

Dobar prstohvat sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,15 kn)

1 žličica tostiranog sezamovog ulja (1,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte povrće i gljive. Rezance skuhajte prema uputama na pakiranju, isperite pod hladnom vodom i stavite na stranu. Temeljac stavite da zavrije, pa dodajte u njega mrkve, gljive, cvjetaču i bob. Kuhajte desetak minuta, dok povrće ne bude gotovo. Dodajte rezance i kuhajte još minutu da se ugriju. Maknite s vatre.

Miso pastu rastopite u malo vrućeg temeljca pa onda umiješajte u juhu. Kušajte i prema potrebi dodajte soja sosa. Umiješajte čili i sezamovo ulje, pa odmah poslužite.

Noodle Miso Soup (vegan) / Miso juha sa rezancima (veganska)

Bean, Quinoa, Lentil and Sausage Stew / Varivo od graha, kvinoje i leće sa kobasicama

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I had various leftovers at home and decided to whip up a huge pot of stew to feed us in the upcoming week. So this is an odd, yet delicious mix of things like quinoa and bacon, which in many peoples’ minds maybe doesn’t fit together at all. But I’m happy to report that this marriage was a delicious and a happy one, though. Naturally, as always, you do you and adapt where you see fit, following the directions where your fridge and pantry stocks nudge you.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 8 generous servings / 0.90 EUR per serving / 7.17 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

2 onions (0.20 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

4 carrots (0.40 EUR)

1 red horn pepper (0.33 EUR)

2 large smoked sausages (2.00 EUR)

Small chunk of bacon (0.67 EUR)

1 can diced tomatoes (0.53 EUR)

1 cup red lentils (0.67 EUR)

1 cup quinoa (1.00 EUR)

4 cups precooked cannellini beans (0.80 EUR)

2 tbsp dried parsley (0.13 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.01 EUR)

1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp garlic powder (0.07 EUR)

½ tsp dried chili flakes (0.03 EUR)

1 and ½ tsp salt (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

8 cups water (–)

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METHOD:

Wash, peel and finely dice all the veggies. Cut the sausages into coins and roughly chop the bacon. Wash quinoa and lentils in a fine mesh colander under running water. Add the oil to a big pot and saute onion on high heat for a few minutes, until slightly translucent. Add in fresh garlic, carrots and horn pepper. Cook briefly, so that the veggies start to caramelize, before adding in the sausages and bacon. Give a good stir and let it cook for about five minutes.

Add in diced tomatoes, lentils, quinoa, beans, parsley, bay leaf, paprika, garlic powder, chili, salt, black pepper and water. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and cook with a lid cracked open for about 45 minutes, while stirring occasionally. If needed, add in a bit more water. Serve warm. This stew reheats great and will keep refrigerated for up to five days. It also freezes very well.

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Pošto sam doma imala raznih ostataka, odlučila sam nam smućkati veliki lonac grah variva da nas hrani kroz tjedan. Tako da sam na kraju dobila ovakav čudnjikav, ali i jako ukusan miks na prvi pogled nespojivih stvari kao što su kvinoja i špek. Međutim, konačni je rezultat ispao odlično. Naravno, kao i uvijek, vi slobodno prilagodite sastojke, kako vlastitom ukusu, tako i onome što vam je doma pri ruci u hladnjaku i špajzi.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 8 izdašnih porcija / 6,69 kn po porciji / 53,57 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

2 luka (1,50 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

4 mrkve (3,00 kn)

1 crvena paprika roga (2,50 kn)

2 velike dimljene kobasice (15,00 kn)

Mali komadić slanine (5,00 kn)

1 konzerva sjeckane rajčice (4,00 kn)

1 šalica crvene leće (5,00 kn)

1 šalica kvinoje (7,50 kn)

4 šalice kuhanog bijelog graha (6,00 kn)

2 žlice sušenog peršina (1,00 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,10 kn)

1 žlica slatke crvene paprike (0,50 kn)

1 žličica češnjaka u prahu (0,50 kn)

½ žličice sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,25 kn)

1 i ½ žličica soli (0,02 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

8 šalica vode (–)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i fino nasjeckajte svo povrće. Kobasice narežite na novčiće, a slaninu na par krupnih komada. U mrežastoj cjediljci dobro isperite kvinoju i leću pod mlazom vode. Dodajte ulje u veliki lonac, pa na jakoj vatri par minuta dinstajte luk dok ne bude staklast. Ubacite svježi češnjak, mrkvu i papriku rogu. Kratko kuhajte tako da se povrće blago karamelizira, te onda ubacite kobasice i slaninu. Dobro promiješajte te ostavite kuhati pet minuta.

U lonac dodajte sjeckane rajčice, leću, kvinoju, grah, lovor, slatku papriku, češnjak u prahu, čili, sol, papar i vodu. Pustite da zavrije, pa smanjite vatru i krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem oko 45 minuta. Povremeno promiješajte, a po potrebi dodajte još malo vode. Poslužite toplo. Ovo se varivo super podgrijava i smrzava, a u hladnjaku će držati do pet dana.

Bean, Quinoa, Lentil and Sausage Stew / Varivo od graha, kvinoje i leće sa kobasicama

Creamy Polenta with Mushroom Sauce and Braised Chard (vegetarian) / Kremasta palenta sa umakom od gljiva i blitvom (vegetarijanska)

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If you’re looking for something cheap, quick and easy, look no further. This dish is all of the above and more. You can also easily veganize the recipe by using vegan butter and vegan cream. The veggie combo is also totally optional, so feel free to sub chard with kale, spinach, broccoli, green beans or whatever else your heart may desire.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 generous servings / 1.23 EUR per serving / 4.93 EUR for all)

For polenta:

5-6 cups water (–)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)t

1 cup cornmeal (0.13 EUR)

4 tbsp butter (0.53 EUR)

For the mushroom sauce:

1 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.01 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

500 grams of Portobello mushrooms (2.00 EUR)

2 tbsp butter (0.27 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

1 cup cooking cream (0.66 EUR)

For braised chard:

2 tbsp olive oil (0.09 EUR)

500 grams of Swiss chard (1.00 EUR)

2 garlic cloves (0.07 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash, peel and chop up all the veggies and mushrooms. To prepare the polenta, bring 5 cups of salty water to a rolling boil. Add in cornmeal and cook for 5-10 minutes, while stirring continuously. If too thick, add in a bit more water. Also keep in mind that polenta will thicken up as it cools. Once done, stir in butter. Set aside.

To make the mushroom sauce, saute the onion on oil until slightly translucent. Add in the mushrooms, butter, salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, until most of the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated. Stir in the cooking cream, allow it to warm up and turn off heat.

Make the braised chard by combining all of the ingredients in a deep skillet on high heat. Cover tightly with a lid and cook for a few minutes until the chard wilts down, while stirring occasionally.

Once all of the above is cooked, serve polenta with mushroom sauce and braised chard. All of these have similar cooking times, so you can easily prepare all of the components to the dish simultaneously.

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Ako ste u potrazi za nekim jeftinim, brzim i laganim jelom, ne gledajte dalje. Ova kombinacija je sve od navedenog, pa i više. Također recept lako možete veganizirati ako upotrijebite veganski maslac i vrhnje. Također, izbor povrća se može prilagoditi vašem osobnom ukusu, pa umjesto blitve slobodno možete uzeti kelj, špinat, brokulu, mahune ili štogod već volite.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 izdašne porcije / 36,84 kn po porciji / 9,21 kn za sve)

Za palentu:

5-6 šalica vode (–)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

1 šalica kukuruzne krupice (1,00 kn)

4 žlice maslaca (4,00 kn)

Za umak od gljiva:

1 žlica suncokretovog ulja (0,10 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

500 g šampinjona (15,00 kn)

2 žlice maslaca (2,00 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

1 šalica vrhnja za kuhanje (5,00 kn)

Za dinstanu blitvu:

2 žlice maslinovog ulja (0,66 kn)

500 g blitve (7,50 kn)

2 češnja češnjaka (0,50 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće i gljive. Palentu priredite tako da pustite 5 šalica slane vode da zavriju. Dodajte kukuruznu krupicu te kuhajte 5-10 minuta uz učestalo miješanje. Ako je smjesa pregusta, dodajte još malo vode. Također, imajte na umu da će se palenta još dodatno zgusnuti kako se bude hladila. Kada je palenta kuhana, umiješajte maslac i stavite na stranu.

Za umak od gljiva prodinstajte luk na ulju koju minutu da postane staklast. Ubacite gljive, maslac, sol i papar. Kuhajte oko pet minuta, dok većina tekućine iz gljiva ne ispari. Umiješajte vrhnje za kuhanje, pustite da se ugrije, pa maknite sa vatre.

Blitvu priredite tako da sve sastojke pomiješate u dubljoj tavi na jakoj vatri. Čvrsto poklopite i kuhajte par minuta dok blitva ne povene. Povremeno promiješajte.

Kada je sve gotovo, palentu poslužite sa umakom od gljiva i blitvom. Pošto sve komponente imaju slično vrijeme kuhanja, sve možete lako tempirati da bude približno istovremeno gotovo.

Creamy Polenta with Mushroom Sauce and Braised Chard (vegetarian) / Kremasta palenta sa umakom od gljiva i blitvom (vegetarijanska)

Chicken and Garlic Green Bean Stir-Fry / Piletina i mahune sa češnjakom iz woka

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This stir fry-is super quick and easy to make and hence an excellent option to keep in your arsenal for busy weeknight days. It also reheats great, so you can whip up some extra for meal prep. In this recipe I used pork lard for frying, but feel free to substitute this with neutral oil of your choice.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 0.94 EUR per serving / 3.76 EUR for all)

For the meat:

1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (2.00 EUR)

½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.03 EUR)

1 tbsp pork lard (0.01 EUR)

1 tbsp corn starch (0.01 EUR)

For the stir-fry:

1 tsp pork lard (0.01 EUR)

4 garlic cloves, minced (0.13 EUR)

500 grams frozen green beans (1.00 EUR)

Pinch of red pepper flakes (0.02 EUR)

2 tbsp soy sauce (0.13 EUR)

1 tsp toasted sesame oil (0.07 EUR)

Optional for serving:

2 tbsp Sriracha (0.27 EUR)

2 tbsp sesame seeds (0.07 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash and pat dry the meat, then cut it into small cubes and toss together with salt and pepper. Place a wok on medium-high heat and fry the meat in a bit of pork lard until crispy. I suggest you fry the meat in two or three small batches to ensure the maximum crispiness. Towards the end of frying, sprinkle the meat with corn starch and cook for additional minute or two. Remove all the meat from wok and set aside.

Add a bit more lard to the same wok and throw in minced garlic, green beans and red pepper flakes. Cover your wok with a lid and cook for about five minutes, until the green beans are cooked through, while stirring occasionally. Return the meat to the wok, add in soy sauce and sesame oil, give a good stir and cook for additional minute or two.

Serve immediately over a bed of cooked rice, drizzled with Sriracha and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

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Ovo jelo iz woka je jako brzo i jednostavno za pripremiti pa je stoga super za imati u arsenalu kada vam treba nešto za užurbani tjedan. Također se i dobro podgrijava pa je dobra opcija i za prirediti unaprijed. Ja sam u ovom receptu upotrijebila svinjsku mast za prženje, ali vi ju slobodno zamijenite sa nekim neutralnim uljem po vašem izboru.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 7,05 kn po porciji / 28,21 kn za sve)

Za meso:

1 velika pileća prsa bez kosti i kože (15,00 kn)

½ žličice soli (0,01 kn)

½ žličice svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,25 kn)

1 žlica svinjske masti (0,10 kn)

1 žlica kukuruznog škroba (0,10 kn)

Za wok:

1 žlica svinjske masti (0,10 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka, sjeckana (1,00 kn)

500 g smrznutih zelenih mahuna (7,50 kn)

Prstohvat sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,15 kn)

2 žlice soja sosa (1,00 kn)

1 žličica tostiranog sezamovog ulja (0,50 kn)

Po izboru za posluživanje:

2 žlice Srirache (2,00 kn)

2 žlice sezama (0,50 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite i kuhinjskim ručnikom posušite meso. Narežite ga na kockice, pa začinite sa solju i paprom. Duboku tavu ili wok stavite na srednje jaku vatru, pa na svinjskoj masti ispržite meso dok ne bude hrskavo. Moja je sugestija da meso pržite u dvije ili tri manje ture radi maksimalne hrskavoće. Prema kraju prženja posipajte meso sa kukuruznim škrobom i pržite još dodatnu minutu-dvije. Svo meso maknite iz woka i držite sa strane.

U isti wok dodajte još malo masti i ubacite unutra sjeckani češnjak, mahune i čili. Poklopite wok i kuhajte oko pet minuta dok mahune ne omekšaju. Prema potrebi koji puta promiješajte. Meso vratite u wok, dodajte soja sos i sezamovo ulje, te dobro promiješajte. Kuhajte još koju minutu.

Poslužite odmah preko kuhane riže, pokapano Srirachom i posipano sezamom.

Chicken and Garlic Green Bean Stir-Fry / Piletina i mahune sa češnjakom iz woka

Black Bean and Chickpea BBQ Burgers (vegan) / BBQ burgeri od crnog graha i slanutka (veganski)

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I haven’t posted a vegan burger recipe in a while, so here are some easy and delicious black bean and chickpea barbecue patties for you to enjoy.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 burger patties / 0.48 EUR per patty / 2.87 EUR for all)

3 tbsp sunflower seed oil, divided (0.04 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

3 garlic cloves (0.10 EUR)

1 red bell pepper (0.40 EUR)

2 cups precooked black beans (0.40 EUR)

½ tsp garlic powder (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp dried chili flakes (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

3 tbsp barbecue sauce (0.40 EUR)

1 and ½ – 2 cups chickpea flour (1.33 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash, peel and dice all the veggies. Add one tablespoon of oil, diced onion, minced garlic and bell pepper to a skillet on medium-high heat and saute for about 5 minutes, until slightly caramelized and softened. Set aside.

Add the black beans to a bowl and using a potato masher, mash them up until a chunky paste forms. Add in the sauted onion and pepper mix, remaining oil, garlic powder, chili, black pepper, salt and barbecue sauce. Give a good stir, then add in chickpea flour a bit by bit, until the mixture is thick enough to shape into patties.

Line a baking tray with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 200°C. Scoop the prepared burger mixture, shape into patties and spread on a prepared baking tray. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the burgers are crispy and done to your liking.

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Prošlo je dosta vremena od kada sam zadnji puta objavila recept za veganske burgere, pa vam evo jedni jednostavni i ukusni burgeri od crnog graha i slanutka.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 burgera / 3,59 kn po burgeru / 21,56 kn za sve)

Za smjesu:

3 žlice suncokretovog ulja, podijeljene (0,30 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

3 češnja češnjaka (0,75 kn)

1 crvena paprika (3,00 kn)

2 šalice kuhanog crnog graha (3,00 kn)

½ žličice sušenog češnjaka u prahu (0,25 kn)

½ žličice sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,25 kn)

½ žličice svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,25 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

3 žlice barbecue umaka (3,00 kn)

1 i ½ – 2 šalice brašna od slanutka (10,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće. U tavicu na srednje jakoj vatri dodajte žlicu ulja, sjeckani luk, češnjak i papriku, pa dinstajte oko pet minuta da se sve blago karamelizira i omekša. Stavite na stranu.

Grah stavite u veću zdjelu pa izgnječite sa gnječilicom za pire dok ne dobijete pastu sa komadićima graha. U to ubacite dinstani miks luka i paprike, preostalo ulje, češnjak u prahu, čili, papar, sol i barbecue umak. Dobro sve promiješajte, pa malo po malo dodajte brašno od slanutka dok smjesa ne bude dovoljno gusta da možete formirati burgere.

Protvan obložite papirom za pečenje i zagrijte pećnicu na 200°C. Smjesu formirajte u burgere koje ćete raširiti po pripremljenom protvanu. Pecite oko 25-30 minuta, dok burgeri ne budu pečeni i hrskavi prema vašem ukusu.

Black Bean and Chickpea BBQ Burgers (vegan) / BBQ burgeri od crnog graha i slanutka (veganski)