Hoff's Taco Salad II (IP)

Hoff's Taco Salad II (IP)
Yields: 2 Big Salads

meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, oil-free

 

Ingredients:

• 2-3 Romaine Heads (chopped)
• 6 Corn oil-free Tortillas
  
• 1/3 cup Red Onion (chopped)
• Sliced Black Olives (optional)
  
• Salsa
  
• Juice from 1 Lime
   
• Upton's Chili Lime Jackfruit or 8oz. of Mushrooms (chopped)
  
• 1 cup Jasmine Rice/1 cup Quinoa/half & half
  
• 1 cup Water
  
• 1 15 oz. can Black Beans (w/liquid)
• 1/2 cup frozen Organic Corn
• 1 Taco Seasoning packet
  
• 3 tbsp. Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tbsp. Sugar (if using Upton's Jackfruit)
• Season with Sea Salt
  

Directions:

1. Combine Jackfruit/Mushrooms, Rice, Water, Black Beans, Corn & Seasonings in IP
2. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
3. Press "Manual" button and adjust cooking time to 3 minutes (Rice only), 4 minutes (Quinoa or half & half) at high pressure
4. When done, use natural release method
5. While IP is releasing, crisp Tortilla shells (prep with a little Lime Juice & Salt) in an air fryer or preferred method
   
6. Top bed of Romaine with Taco Mixture, add Onion, Black Olives & Lime Juice, finish by breaking Tortilla shells into pieces and top with Salsa
   

Hoff Thoughts: Upton's Jackfruit has a bit of a heat kick, hence the addition of the Sugar, but if you like heat, leave it out.  I prefer to use a big bowl for this dish, as this is an Elaine style salad.

 

Hoff's Plain Hummus

Hoff's Plain Hummus
Yields: 3 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free
 

Ingredients:

• 1 15 oz. can of Garbonzo Beans (rinsed and drained)
• 2 tbsp. Garbonzo Liquid (reserved)
• Juice of 1 Lemon
• 2 tbsp. Tahini 
• 2 tbsp. Mustard (optional)
• 1 tbsp. minced Garlic
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Cumin

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in Vitamix/blender (order not important)
2. Use tamper (Vitamix) to push ingredients into blades
3. Blend until smooth (1-2 minutes)
4. Optional: Blend 2 ice cubes into the Hummus for a creamier result
5. Store in fridge

Hoff's Veggie Broth (Instant Pot)

Hoff's Veggie Broth (Instant Pot)

Yields: depends on amount of Veggies
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free


Ingredients:

• Water
• Veggies Scraps (Celery, Carrots, Cilantro, Onions, etc.)
• 2 tsp. Sea Salt
• 1 tsp. Paprika
  
• 1 tsp. Onion powder
• 1 tsp. Garlic powder

 
Directions:

1. Throughout the week gather Veggie scraps and store in a zip-lock bag in the freezer until ready to make Broth
   
2. Dump Veggie scraps in the IP
3. Add Seasonings
4. Add enough Water to cover all Veggies
   
5. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
6. Press "Manual" button and adjust cooking time to 15 minutes at high pressure
7. When done, use natural release method (the longer it sits, the darker the broth gets)
8. Using a strainer spoon, extract the larger Veggies pieces (remember you want to save the liquid, not the other way around)
9. Using a funnel and fine mesh strainer, carefully pour Broth into mason jars or storage container of choice (a second set of hands makes this easier)
   
10. Can be frozen for later use or kept in the fridge for up to a week

Hoff's Black Bean Mango Rice (Instant Pot)

Hoff's Black Bean Mango Rice (Instant Pot)
Yields: 6 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

• 2 cups Jasmine Rice
• 1 cup chopped Mango
• 16 oz. jar Mango Salsa
• 1 15 oz. can Black Beans (w/liquid)
• 2 cups Water
• Season with Sea Salt

Directions (Instant Pot):

1. Place all ingredients into the IP, stir
2. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
3. Cook Manually on High Pressure for 3 minutes
4. Manual Release
5. Stir & Serve!

Hoff's Tomato Tortilla Soup (IP)

Hoff's Tomato Tortilla Soup (IP)
Yields: 6-8 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free*

Ingredients:

• 6 small Corn Tortillas
• 2 cups Veggie Broth
• 2 - 15 oz. cans Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
• 1 Onion (chopped)
• 2 tbsp. minced Garlic
• 2 tsp. Paprika 
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• Season with Sea Salt/Braggs*

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to IP
2. Close & lock lid
3. Set Pressure Valve to Sealing
4. Select Manual setting on High Pressure & cook for 10 minutes
5. Quick release pressure
6. Using an immersion blender, blend soup for a few seconds, to make creamy w/some ingredients left whole
7. When serving, place a few Tortilla Chips and or Onion on top of soup