What did you Cook or Bake Today?

[KLS52]

It's fear based opposition from growing up with a mom who used the old fashioned pots with the metal thingy on top that used to rattle like crazy and sound like it was going to explode any second. I do understand that the newer ones are safe but I still don't like the idea of pressure building up.

 

[silva]

It's fear based opposition from growing up with a mom who used the old fashioned pots with the metal thingy on top that used to rattle like crazy and sound like it was going to explode any second. I do understand that the newer ones are safe but I still don't like the idea of pressure building up.

I had one before IP and hated it, I couldn't control the regulator. IP is completely different, and I find it the safest appliance I have. It's always dependable, and it's easy on electric, doesn't heat up kitchen, proofs bread and makes yogurt.....Yeah, I love my IP

 

[silva]

It was a slow cooker that burned down some tv peoples house, a show people liked.....

 

[shyvas]

I had one before IP and hated it, I couldn't control the regulator. IP is completely different, and I find it the safest appliance I have. It's always dependable, and it's easy on electric, doesn't heat up kitchen, proofs bread and makes yogurt.....Yeah, I love my IP

I couldn’t live without mine and use it on a daily basis. Love making one pot pasta as well as soups.

 

[Emma JC]

@Emma JC I find dry beans to be unpredictable as regards cooking times in my crockpot, too.

yes, although the extra hour or so on high was perfect and they turned out wonderfully

Emma JC
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[Tom L.]

@silva Everything I've heard about the Instant Pot has been positive. I understand that they're far more versatile than either a slow cooker or pressure cooker, and quite safe- but I don't even use all the appliances I have that much. I think if I were just starting life in my own place, I'd probably get an Instant Pot, but the appliances I have now do the job.

 

[Chryssie]

I made one of my Dinnerly meals today, Sweet and Sour Tofu with chili sauce and rice. It was really good!

 

[Chryssie]

Another Dinnerly recipe. This time a dessert! Apple crisp! Yummy!

 

[PTree15]

I made red wine biscuits and a really tasty banana bread with chocolate chips and walnuts. I used a vegan recipe by Bread Dad for the banana bread.

 

[silva]

Not making these today, but I love to have snacky balls, and just add things to food processor till they hold together.
This is a super easy formula I think is just right, and will try the proportions tomorrow--

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[PTree15]

I've made some mung bean "just egg," and I plan on making some other things today: oatmeal energy balls and possibly a vegan cheez spread. I have a recipe I want to try out (from Sweet Simple Vegan, I believe). If it comes out well, I plan to make it for Christmas.

 

[KLS52]

I've made some mung bean "just egg," and I plan on making some other things today: oatmeal energy balls and possibly a vegan cheez spread. I have a recipe I want to try out (from Sweet Simple Vegan, I believe). If it comes out well, I plan to make it for Christmas.

When you have time can you tell me how you make the just egg?

 

[PTree15]

When you have time can you tell me how you make the just egg?

Absolutely, @KLS52! I use a combo of two recipes, but here is what I do. First, rinse 1 cup of split yellow mung beans using a fine mesh strainer. I rinse until the bubbles disappear. Next, soak them in water for at least 4 hours (I usually do them overnight). Discard the water from soaking and put the beans into a high-speed blender. Add the following ingredients:
1 1/3 cup of liquid (I do a combo of water and unsweetened nondairy milk)
2 TBSP nooch flakes
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp of garlic powder
1/2 tsp of turmeric
1/2 tsp of salt

Blend on medium or high until smooth. Your "egg" is ready to use as you would use Just Egg.

A couple of caveats: This is gummier/thicker than Just Egg, so the texture might seem odd. When I make an omelet, I let the mixture cook almost all the way through before I add the filling. This takes away some of the gumminess, and it helps when folding the omelet. I usually cook it on medium.

*Kala namak is great once you cook your just egg. It adds a nice eggy flavor to it. If you add it into the mixture, the eggy flavor disappears.

Also, use oil or vegan butter in the pan to prevent sticking.

 

[KLS52]

@PTree15 awesome, thanks!

 

[PTree15]

@PTree15 awesome, thanks!

You are welcome! I'm going to have another omelet tomorrow for breakfast, this time with home fries.

 

[shyvas]

A puy lentil and root vegetable stew (carrots,parsnips & sweet potatoes) in the IP.

 

[Emma JC]

Absolutely, @KLS52! I use a combo of two recipes, but here is what I do. First, rinse 1 cup of split yellow mung beans using a fine mesh strainer. I rinse until the bubbles disappear. Next, soak them in water for at least 4 hours (I usually do them overnight). Discard the water from soaking tter in the pan to prevent sticking....

thank you again for this... quick question - would you use it in baking as an egg substitute the same way we use Just Egg? I am going to make some muffins and thought I would try it

Emma JC
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[Emma JC]

I finally made the Mung Bean Just Egg and I did use it (without the added spices) as an egg substitute when making Bran muffins yesterday. I had a mix that I bought at Farm Boy on the weekend. I used 12 tblps to sub for 4 eggs and I used applesauce to sub for the oil. The muffins turned out well although I think I could have used more liquid and less of the mung beans as the mixture was extremely thick and did not rise as much as I would have liked. They were tasty though... I have a decent amount of the bean mixture left over and will add the spices when I use it. Thank you again @PTree15 as I had the recipe saved somewhere from Simnett Nutrition but having you put it here was very convenient. I am ashamed that I have taken so long to do it although I would still like to try making the patties and I dislike using a lot of oil so not sure how I am going to deal with that, maybe I'll just stick to omelettes.

Emma JC
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[PTree15]

thank you again for this... quick question - would you use it in baking as an egg substitute the same way we use Just Egg? I am going to make some muffins and thought I would try it

Emma JC
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I've never tried it, and I'm not sure how it would affect the taste, as it does have an earthy taste to it when it's raw. I tasted it once before cooking it.

 

[PTree15]

I finally made the Mung Bean Just Egg and I did use it (without the added spices) as an egg substitute when making Bran muffins yesterday. I had a mix that I bought at Farm Boy on the weekend. I used 12 tblps to sub for 4 eggs and I used applesauce to sub for the oil. The muffins turned out well although I think I could have used more liquid and less of the mung beans as the mixture was extremely thick and did not rise as much as I would have liked. They were tasty though... I have a decent amount of the bean mixture left over and will add the spices when I use it. Thank you again @PTree15 as I had the recipe saved somewhere from Simnett Nutrition but having you put it here was very convenient. I am ashamed that I have taken so long to do it although I would still like to try making the patties and I dislike using a lot of oil so not sure how I am going to deal with that, maybe I'll just stick to omelettes.

Emma JC
Find your vegan soulmate or just a friend. www.spiritualmatchmaking.com

You are welcome, and good on ya for giving it a try in baking. I believe the Simnett Nutrition recipe was one of the recipes I took ingredients from for my version. I use a little vegan butter when I make omelets because it does stick if you don't. But I don't use a lot, maybe a teaspoon or so. I think Cheap Lazy Vegan's version adds oil to the mung bean mix, but I skip the oil. I find it's not really necessary. I took from her recipe as well.