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The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook
A Balance of Raw and Lightly-Cooked, Gluten-Free Plant-Based Meals for Healthy Living
By Emily von Euw Page Street Publishing Co.
Copyright © 2015 Emily von Euw
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-62414-174-4
CHAPTER 1
RAW
Why eat raw food? Because it's fun, delicious and really good for you. Although some foods are actually more nutritious when they are lightly cooked, there are also many that are healthier when left raw (like bell peppers). This is why I eat both raw and cooked food. It's not about sticking to diet labels; it's about living in a way that makes you feel healthy and happy. I personally feel best eating a mostly raw diet, but everyone is different so find out what works for you and do that. I like these recipes when I want a lighter meal or when I want to feel more energetic in the evening.
Raw foods can be anything from salads, smoothies and juices to sauces, soups and surprisingly delectable main meals (as you will soon see). When you leave your ingredients raw, you can potentially leave in a lot of flavor and nutrition, but my favorite thing about raw food recipes is the colors. A carefully sliced heirloom tomato served with a little black pepper and salt is a sexy piece of art that tastes like fresh pizza. The recipes in this chapter are all pretty quick to make; they are hydrating, nutrient-dense, colorful and taste great.
Get the glow, eat raw.
> NOTE: For all intents and purposes, every recipe in this chapter serves 2 to 3.
PSYCHEDELIC SALAD
Shredded Carrots, Red Cabbage + Beets with Lemon Sesame Dressing
I couldn't stop staring at this after I arranged it on the plate. Looking at the bright stripes in a candy cane beet kiiiinda makes me consider Creationism, but no. Evolution is way cooler. This is a really fresh mix of juicy, crunchy veggies paired with a tangy, creamy sauce that's excellent for refreshing your palate anytime ya need to.
SALAD
1 small candy cane beet
1 small yellow beet
1 large carrot
1 small red cabbage
3 cups (171 g) leafy greens
LEMON SESAME DRESSING
½ cup (118 ml) water
¼ cup (56 g) tahini
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
½ tsp sea salt
GARNISH
½ avocado
1 tsp black sesame seeds
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
To make the salad: peel the beets and carrot and remove the outer leaves of the cabbage. Shred the yellow beet, carrot and cabbage on a mandolin slicer or by hand. Slice the candy cane beet widthwise very thinly, on a mandolin slicer or by hand. Set everything aside while you make the dressing.
To make the dressing: blend all the ingredients together until smooth.
Toss the greens in this dressing, then arrange on a plate or in a bowl. Top with the avocado, shredded veggies and candy cane beet, then garnish by sprinkling on sesame seeds and drizzling some olive oil.
ZUCCHINI NOODLES
with Garlic Kale Pesto + Hemp Seeds
Soooooo sensuous. I think kale is sexy, and when you smother it all over some fresh raw zucchini along with garlic and hemp seeds ... ah, it's heaven. Get your healthy fats right here, folks.
ZUCCHINI NOODLES
2 medium zucchinis
GARLIC KALE PESTO
2 peeled garlic cloves
¼ cup (31 g) pine nuts
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¾ cup (50 g) fresh kale
¼ cup (10 g) fresh basil
¼ cup (59 ml) extra virgin olive oil
GARNISH
2 tbsp (19 g) hulled hemp seeds
To make the noodles: slice the zucchinis — on a mandolin slicer, spiral slicer or cheese grater — into thin noodles. Place all the noodles on a towel and let them sit for 30 minutes so they dry out a little.
To make the pesto: throw all the ingredients into a food processor and process until you get your desired consistency. Massage the pesto into your noodles by hand or with a wooden spoon and let this sit a few minutes more to soften and let the noodles soak up some flavor. Sprinkle with hemp seeds and enjoy.
RAINBOW WRAPS
This recipe couldn't be any easier. It's full of whole foods, vibrant colors and delicious flavors. I love eating this with tahini. Personally I find that the lemon juice adds a tangy punch so I don't need salt, but add a sprinkle if you want. And FYI: you can use whatever veggies you like! Tomato, onion, baked yam, steamed spinach, pepper, cucumber; whatever floats your boat (or in this case, fills up your wrap).
FILLINGS
1 small beet
1 small zucchini
1 medium carrot
1 avocado
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
WRAPS
2 nori sheets
¼ cup (56 g) tahini (optional)
Slice the beet, zucchini and carrot on a mandolin slicer, spiral slicer or cheese grater, into thin strips. Cut open the avocado and spoon out the meat into a bowl with the lemon juice, mashing it up with a fork.
Spread the avocado-lemon mixture onto the nori sheets, add the strips of pre-cut veggies, roll it up and slice the wraps in half. Enjoy with some tahini if you want.
CREAMY MISO SOUP
with Baby Shiitake Mushrooms + Sea Vegetables
I basically inhaled this recipe, so it's a miracle I was able to snap some photos of the bowl before it was empty. Try to find organic, locally grown mushrooms (I get mine from the farmer's market) because their texture and flavor makes all the difference. The kelp and dulse (greens from the sea) add a natural saltiness and deep notes to the earthiness of the 'shrooms.
MARINATED MUSHROOMS
2 cups (118 g) baby shiitake mushrooms
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp gluten-free tamari
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
CREAMY MISO SOUP
¼ cup (31 g) pine nuts
2 tbsp (20 g) hulled hemp seeds
2 tbsp (20 g) white sesame seeds
2 tbsp (28 g) miso paste
½ tsp dried dill
½ tsp ginger powder
½ tsp kelp granules
2 cups (473 ml) hot water
GARNISH
2 sprigs fresh parsley
½ tsp dulse flakes
1 tsp white sesame seeds
To prepare the mushrooms: slice them thinly then toss with the olive oil, tamari and lemon juice. Let them sit somewhere warm for 30 minutes so they can marinate.
To make the soup base: blend all the ingredients until smooth. If you want it super smooth, strain through a cheesecloth or a nut milk bag.
Scoop the mushrooms evenly into 2 bowls, then pour the soup over them and garnish with parsley, dulse flakes and sesame seeds.
KOHLRABI + BEET SALAD
with Green Tahini Sauce
Kohlrabi is a popular snack in the Middle East, where it's simply sliced thinly, drizzled in olive oil and sprinkled with salt. In this recipe, I'm adding some other flavors and colors like beets and fresh herbs to take this healthy root to the next level.
SALAD
1 small kohlrabi
1 small red beet
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
GREEN TAHINI SAUCE
1/3 cup (79 ml) water
1 tbsp (14 g) tahini
½ cup (20 g) fresh cilantro
½ cup (20 g) fresh parsley
½ tsp sea salt (optional)
1 peeled garlic clove
1 tsp chunk peeled ginger
GARNISH
1 tsp white sesame seeds
To prepare the salad: peel the kohlrabi and beet, slice very thinly on a mandolin slicer or by hand, then toss with the olive oil and lemon juice.
To make the sauce: blend everything until smooth. If you'd like it less watery, add 1 tablespoon (14 g) more of tahini, or even ½ cup (120 g) cooked chickpeas if you want a hummus-like dip.
Arrange your kohlrabi and beet slices however you like, and serve beside the sauce. I sprinkled some sesame seeds on mine because I sprinkle them on basically everything.
EPIC PORTABELLO YAM BURGERS
with Parsley, Herb Cheeze + Shredded Veg
The name says it all.
BUNS
2 tsp (10 ml) extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp (10 ml) gluten-free tamari
4 portabello mushroom caps
BURGERS
1 medium yam
1 cup (50 g) chopped green onion
1 tbsp (14 g) miso paste
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp paprika powder
½ tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp dried savory
½ tsp chili powder
½ cup (76 g) hulled hemp seeds
HERB CHEEZE
½ cup (76 g) Brazil nuts
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
½ tsp sea salt, as desired
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried basil
ADD-ONS
¼ cup (25 g) shredded carrot
¼ cup (25 g) shredded beet
½ cup (20 g) fresh parsley
2 tsp (7 g) white sesame seeds
To make the buns: rub the olive oil and tamari into the mushroom caps, then marinate in a dehydrator at 115°F (46°C) for 2 hours, or until they have darkened and are soft and juicy. Alternatively, use your oven at its lowest temperature until you get the same result, around 1 hour.
To make the burgers: wash and peel the yam, then chop into ½-inch (13-mm) pieces. Throw the chopped yam along with the rest of the ingredients in your food processor and process until it becomes a mushy paste (albeit really yummy). Form into ¼ cup (53 g) patties using a cookie mold or your hands. Dehydrate at 115°F (46°C) in the dehydrator for 1 hour, flip them over, then bake for 1 more hour or until they can hold their shape when you pick them up. Alternatively, use your oven at its lowest temperature 'til you get the same result, about 1 hour.
To make the cheeze: blend all the ingredients together until smooth and delicious!
Layer up on a portabello cap: the shredded veg, parsley, a patty, some cheeze and more shredded beets and carrots. Top it off with another mushroom cap and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Repeat with the other patty. EPIC.
SWEET CORN CHOWDER
with Garlic, Miso + Walnuts
This soup was inspired by one in Ani Phyo's Raw Food Kitchen, which was the first raw vegan cookbook I bought when I was 16 years old. Her sweet corn chowder and mushroom soup recipes quickly became favorites of mine and helped me learn how to experiment with creating my own dishes. This soup is filling, very nutritious and comes together in just a few minutes. Make sure to find organic, non-GMO corn.
2 ½ cups (379 g) sweet corn kernels, soaked for 10 minutes in hot water then rinsed
2 cups (473 ml) hot water
4 peeled garlic cloves
1 tbsp (14 g) chunk peeled ginger
1 tsp mustard
1 tbsp (14 g) miso paste
¼ cup (30 g) walnuts, soaked for 4 hours
Blend all the ingredients, except for a ½ cup (76 g) of corn (which you'll add later), in a high-speed blender until smooth. Adjust according to taste, adding salt, pepper or other seasonings if desired.
Pour into bowls and top off with the rest of the corn.
NORI WRAPS
with Marinated Enoki Mushrooms, Purple Cabbage + Greens
Enoki mushrooms are too cute. You can use rice paper wraps if you don't like nori, and if you wanna take this to the next level, use the Tangy Tahini Dressing as a dipping sauce.
MARINATED MUSHROOMS
3 cups (177 g) enoki mushrooms
1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp (15 ml) gluten-free tamari
1 tsp agave syrup
1 tsp paprika powder
½ tsp cumin powder
1/3 tsp chili powder
2 tsp (9 g) tahini
WRAPS
4 nori sheets
2 cups (681 g) shredded collard greens
1 cup (55 g) shredded butter lettuce
1 cup (341 g) shredded purple cabbage
1 cup (119 g) cucumber, sliced into strips
¾ cup (30 g) cilantro leaves
Toss the mushrooms with the rest of the ingredients and dehydrate for 2 hours at 115°F (46°C), or until they have softened and start to smell aromatic. Alternatively, you can use your oven at its lowest temperature until you get the same result, around 1 hour.
To make the wraps: put a little bit of everything into the nori sheets and wrap it up!
MANGO + COCONUT SALAD
with Fresh Basil
My partner's aunt made something similar to this when we visited her and her partner one night. I couldn't get the flavors of fresh, juicy mango and creamy, cooling coconut outta my head for several days afterwards, so I had to make my own version. It's so freaking yummy.
4 large mangoes, slightly pre-ripe
2 cups (160 g) young coconut meat
¼ cup (10 g) fresh basil
1 tsp fresh lime juice, or more as desired
Peel the mangoes then slice them into thin strips on a mandolin slicer or by hand. Slice the coconut meat into thin strips by hand.
If you want to make a dressing to go with the salad, simply blend 3 tablespoons (15 g) of the coconut meat and 3 tablespoons (15 g) of the mango with 3 tablespoons (44 ml) of water (or coconut water)!
Toss the mango, coconut and basil together and add the dressing if desired, spritz on some lime juice and enjoy!
YAMMY SOUP
with Ginger, Fennel + Coconut Milk
Mmm! This tastes incredible and, as long as you blend it long enough, it comes out ultra-smooth as well. I think the coconut milk drizzled on top adds an elegant touch. For a more filling meal, pair this with avocado toast (just spread some avocado on toast ... best snack ever) or any salad in this book.
1 medium yam
1 cup (80 g) young coconut meat
2 cups (473 ml) hot water
½ red bell pepper
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp (14 g) chunk peeled ginger
½ tsp dried fennel seeds
2 tbsp (28 g) miso paste
Peel the yam. Blend the coconut meat with the water to make coconut milk. Scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 44 ml) out of the coconut milk and set aside (this will be drizzled on top in a moment). Blend everything else together until smooth. If your blender has a "soup" function, use it. Otherwise, blend until it's very smooth just like cooked soup. It may take a minute or two, and you can give your blender breaks if needed.
Adjust according to taste, adding more miso or spices if you want. Pour into bowls and drizzle with the remaining coconut milk. Enjoy!
SUSHI: MAKI ROLLS
with Avocado, Carrot, Bell Pepper + Cauliflower Rice
Rice-free sushi? Huh? Yeah, baby. We are using cauliflower instead. Oh and by the way, when "sushi" is rolled like this, it's actually called maki. Personally I love cooked rice, and I think it is part of a healthy diet, but there are days when I want a lighter meal, and that is where raw dishes come in. This would be fantastic with any sauces I have featured in other recipes, but peanut sauce is my fave for maki rolls.
CAULIFLOWER RICE
1 small head cauliflower
1 tsp dried dill
1 tsp rice vinegar
1/3 tsp stevia powder
FILLINGS
1 avocado
½ bell pepper
1 large carrot
4 nori sheets
Peanut Lime Sauce
To make the rice: process the cauliflower in a food processor until it becomes a bunch of little crumbs. In a bowl, stir in the rest of the ingredients by hand with the cauliflower.
Julienne all the vegetables (in other words, cut into thin strips).
For each nori sheet, spread on ¼ of the rice evenly, leaving one edge of about ½-inch (1-cm) without rice. Sprinkle a little water on this edge when you roll up the sheet, starting from the opposite side. This will help everything stick together. Arrange a few slices of avocado, pepper and carrot. Roll up tightly and cut with a sharp knife. Serve with the peanut sauce.
GARDEN BURRITOS
with Spicy Mushroom Nut Meat, Guacamole + Broccolini
Filling, flavorful, fantastic. These would be great with whole grain, gluten-free wraps or corn tortillas as well. And as usual: drizzling tahini is highly recommended.
SPICY MUSHROOM NUT MEAT
1 cup (170 g) almonds, soaked for 8 hours
1 ½ cups (71 g) mushrooms
½ tsp cumin powder
½ tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp chili flakes
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
GUACAMOLE
2 avocados
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lime juice
½ tsp sea salt
FILLINGS
3 cups (689 g) broccolini
1 tbsp (8 g) gluten-free tamari
4 huge collard leaves
1 cup (40 g) cilantro
1 cup (341 g) shredded purple cabbage
To make the nut meat: put all the ingredients in a food processor and process until it forms a chunky paste. Adjust according to taste, adding more spice or salt if desired.
To make the guacamole: mash the avocado meat with the lime juice and salt until it reaches the desired consistency (I like mine a little chunky).
Toss the broccolini with the tamari and let sit in the oven at 200°F (93°C) for 10 to 15 minutes to soften, or use a dehydrator at 115°F (46°C) for 40 minutes. If your oven doesn't go that low, just use the lowest temperature and keep an eye on the food since you may need to take it out a few minutes early.
Spread your mushroom nut meat onto the collard leaves, and add in the guac, cilantro, cabbage and broccolini. Wrap up and enjoy!
ZUCCHINI NOODLES
with Lime Juice, Tahini, Parsley + Green Onions
I love adding lemon and lime juice to recipes — it bumps up the flavor and nutrition at the same time. This recipe is light, tangy, creamy and very hydrating. Eat ASAP because zucchini flesh starts letting out its juices quickly after you cut it.
4 zucchinis
¼ cup (59 ml) fresh lime juice
¼ cup (56 g) tahini
2 tbsp (20 g) white sesame seeds
1 cup (40 g) fresh parsley leaves
¼ cup (12 g) chopped green onions
1 tsp Himalayan salt
Wash all the produce. Slice the zucchinis into noodles on a mandolin slicer or by hand. Toss the noodles with the rest of the ingredients and eat!
SUMMER ROLLS
with Shredded Veg, Avocado, Basil, Mint + Dipping Sauce
Crunchy, light, fresh and flavorful. I could eat these all year long. Well, I kinda do that already.
FILLINGS
2 large carrots
1 cup (341 g) purple cabbage
1 avocado
1 cup (40 g) lightly packed basil leaves
1 cup (40 g) lightly packed mint leaves
WRAPS
6 rice papers (or large collard leaves)
DIPPING SAUCE
3 tbsp (44 ml) water
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lime juice
2 tbsp (5 g) mint leaves
2 tbsp (5 g) basil leaves
1 tbsp (14 g) miso paste
1 tbsp (11 g) almond butter
Chili powder, to taste (optional)
1 tbsp (15 g) white sesame seeds (optional)
Shred the carrots and cabbage. Slice the avocado meat into strips.
Fill a large bowl with warm water. To soften the rice papers, simply dip them (one at a time) into the water for around 10 seconds. Then use like a tortilla: assemble the veggies and herbs on it and wrap up.
To make the dipping sauce: blend all ingredients until smooth. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy!
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