Faux Fried Rice

I was going to post about this rice yesterday but I figured with the lengthy progress on the Container and Rooftop Gardening I didn't want to push my luck!

So...today is another day and I have another post.

I also have another rice dish as you will see here!  I wanted to do something like Veggie Fried Rice but this isn't 'fried' per say.  It LOOKS like 'fried rice' so I think I will call it Faux Fried Rice.  Here is what I did and what's in it...

2 C Cooked Rice

2 T Minced Garlic, Minced Sun Dried Tomatoes Combo (or 1 T of each)

1/2 tea Onion Powder

1 C Mixed Veggies

2 T Braggs Liquid Aminos (or Soy Sauce)

1/4 tea Turmeric

As you can see the veggies I used were a mix of: Peas, Green Beans, Corn, Carrots.

This turned out wonderful and I can't wait to have it again!

Vegan MoFo ~ Vegan Fried Green Tomatoes & Sauce, Sweet & Spicy Vegg Fried Rice, Chai Spices, & Furkids

Happy Monday!  I will have multiple posts today as it was a VERY busy weekend but quite fun as well!  Here is the first of a few posts! 

Friday Night after work I decided to go get some Avocados at Aldi's (the best place to buy Avocado where I live - the freshest and the best price!)  My sister wanted me to make Avocado Hummus for our Wildtree Event on Saturday.  So I did just that.  I also bought some white rice.  I didn't have any at home.  I usually use other rices - other than white rice - but once and a while I will use it - but didn't have any in my stash!  So...now I do!

After buying just those three items I decided to go to The Hatch Patch - a local produce stand here in town.  I ended up buying 2 nice sized Green Tomatoes!  I have to admit I didn't grow up on Green Tomatoes!  My parents were into various Red Tomatoes but not green.  My husband LOVES Green Tomatoes.  He grew up with them.  The funniest part is - Hubby wasn't home most of this weekend and I ended up making these for myself!  I think I have only ever had Fried Green Tomatoes maybe 2 or 3 times in my life.  I guess I was feeling adventurous!

Anyhow...I made these Vegan Fried Green Tomatoes!  Here is what I used to make them!

2 Green Tomatoes
Vegg - the equiv of 4 to 6 'eggs'
Vegan Bread Crumbs
About 4 T Wildtree Tzatziki Seasoning/Blend
Wildtree "Tuscan" Grapeseed Dipping Oil for pan frying

Many of you know I am a 'sauce' person so I wanted something to drizzle over top and/or use for dipping so I made this for them and it turned out pretty good - however - it made WAY too much - so I won't put the measurements here but will put the ingredients incase you would like to tinker with it a bit.

I used...
Vegan Mayo (like Veganese)
Frank's Hot Suace (or any other Hot Sauce)
Parsley

 Since I used slices of Green Tomatoes for the Fried Green Tomatoes I had some 'tops' left and didn't want them to go to waste so I decided to do a "leftovers" type of Vegg Fried Rice again. 

I did try and use the left over "Vegg" mixture and try and 'fluff it up' to mock 'scrambled eggs' but it didn't work so hot. 

So what I did was throw in the rest of the Green Tomatoes - diced - in with a half of green pepper, a half of a Scallion, some white Rice, and 2 Table spoons of Tomatoes soaked in Green Chilies. 

I then pan-fried until gently brown.  It turned out really good and I liked the sweet of the tomatoes and the spicy of the tomato/chili combo.

Speaking of SPICY...I received some Chico Chai Products I will be sampling and reviewing over at Sororitea Sisters at some point.  Here is a bit of their Original Chai.  I just really liked how it looked in the picture so I thought I would share it with you!

I've grown to LOVE Chai!  The spices are quite good for you and have healing and in some cause detoxifying properties.  But I will get into that another time.

I drink various types of tea thru-out the day! 

It's been a while since I posted a Furkid Photo.  Friday Night the 'kids' were sacked-out.  Paco and Suzie snuggled up with each other on my lap on the sofa.

Prior to taking this photo I cleaned Paco's eyes with Tear Wipes.  I'm trying to use the rest of the wipes I have and will NOT be buying them again.  I don't care for them.  Yes, they are gentle, and Paco doesn't seem to mind them but I think there is a better way and a better product out there.  I don't think the ones I am using are working very well.  There is a product I have had my eye on over at my local herb store - I am not sure on the name but I am thinking I might try that next time.  I believe it has a bit of Neem Oil in it.

I have lots more to share today so please visit back later as I will probably have another post or two up by then with more happenings from the weekend!  In the meantime...let me know how your weekend was!

Vegan MoFo ~ Vegg Fried Rice

For today's Vegan MoFo Post I have to give a little shout-out to Suituapui!  This is my very first attempt at Vegg Fried Rice (or a Vegan Egg Fried Rice).

Yes, it's true I tried using Vegg for this.  It worked pretty good but I will be tweaking it a bit.  I used the equiv of 2 to 3 'eggs' and next time I might use double that.  I also might whisk by hand (eventho it suggests NOT to do it that way on the package) to see about getting more of that 'yellow yolk color'.  Another way to go would be to use Tofu...maybe in addition or soak it in the "Vegg" even.

Regardless the aroma was 'right on' and the taste was just about there, too!



Here's what I put in this dish:

About 2 C of Cooked Brown Basmati Rice
1 T Wildtree Chili Grapeseed Oil (a now discontinued product) - OR use a bit of oil & Red Pepper Flakes
1 C Mixed Veggies (I used Carrots and Peas)
1/2 Scallion (or onion or green onions)
1 tea Vegg PLUS 1/4 C Water (next time I will use double this)

In the second photo you can see the "before" picture with the Vegg prior to stirring.  I'm still a beginner with the "Vegg" but I am enjoying the learning process!