The 30-Minute Vegan - Mark Reinfeld [116]
Spiralizer a kitchen tool that slices and shreds and allows you to create unique garnishes and continuous strands of “pasta” from vegetables such as zucchini or summer squash.
Spirulina a freshwater, blue-green algae containing protein, beta carotene, fatty acids, most B vitamins, as well as vitamins C, D, and E. Try this superfood in live pie fillings and crusts, smoothies, or sprinkled on salads and popcorn.
Sprouting the process of germination and growth that occurs after soaking and rinsing seeds. Sprouting greatly enhances a seed’s nutritional profile.
Stevia leaf a member of the mint family originating in Paraguay, South America. Stevia is hundreds of times sweeter than sugar and is actually purported to benefit tooth health. For baking conversions, please visit www.steviashop.com/additionaluses.php.
Sucanat abbreviation for “sugar cane natural”; a granular sweetener that consists of evaporated sugar cane juice. It has approximately the same sweetness as sugar but retains most of the vitamins and minerals of the sugar cane.
Superfoods nutrient-dense foods containing antioxidants. They promote optimal health and contain phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
Tahini a paste made from finely ground sesame seeds, used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking. Tahini imparts a creamy, buttery flavor to dishes.
Tamari a traditional Japanese wheat-free soy sauce made from fermented soy beans that imparts a strong salty flavor. See also Shoyu and Soy sauce.
Tamarind a tropical fruit widely used in drinks, sauces, and pad thai. The pulp has a sweet and sour flavor and is rich in B vitamins and calcium. It’s popular in chutney in Indian cuisine and is used in drinks around the world.
Tempeh originally from Indonesia, tempeh consists of soy beans cultured in a rice culture, then cooked. Many different varieties are created by mixing the soy bean with grains such as millet, wheat, or rice.
Tofu processed soy bean curd with origins in ancient China. It is commercially sold in a number of different forms including extra-firm, firm, soft, and silken. Each different form lends itself to a particular type of food preparation.
Turbinado sugar a large crystal created as a by-product from the first pressing of sugar cane. Moister than refined sugar, it is roughly equally as sweet as brown sugar and retains some molasses content.
Transition foods products or ingredients that assist us in switching from less healthful foods to healthier alternatives. Although not necessarily the most healthful items themselves, they fill a role in satisfying cravings. It’s not recommended to have these transition foods make up a large part of our diet.
Umeboshi plum a Japanese plum that’s salted, pickled, and aged for many years. The paste imparts a tangy, salty flavor to many dishes and is also used as a spread in nori rolls.
Wakame part of the kelp family, this green seaweed is popular in Asia and is used in soups, salads, and noodle dishes. It’s high in calcium, niacin, thiamine, and B vitamins.
Wasabi powder a ground horseradish root that’s pungent, and quite spicy. When combined with water, it forms a paste that is a traditional Japanese condiment.
Wheatgrass the grass grown from the wheat berry that’s generally pressed into juice. Wheatgrass juice is a nutritional powerhouse that revitalizes, detoxifies, and cleanses the body.
Yakon this tuber is a distant relative of the sunflower. From the Andean region of South America, mineral rich yakon syrup has a dark brown color and is used as a low-calorie sweetener.
Index
Açaí, about
Açaí, in Supertonic Elixir
African Sweet Potato Soup
Almond butter
Almond Butter Smoothie
Chocolate-Sesame Bonbons
Fudgsicles
Live Chocolate Mousse
Luscious Live Pie
Almond milk
Jamaican carrot juice (variation)
Strawberry Short Shake
Almonds: about
Almond-Herb Pâté
Candy Apples
Flourless Trail Mix Cookies
Green Bean Almandine
Leave No Trail Mix
Luscious Live Pie
Maple-Almond French Toast
Power-Packed Energy Bar
The Tex-Mex Mix
Antioxicles
Antipasto Plate (quicker suggestion)