Avocado Nacho Bowls (Great for Parties!)

First off, our apologies for not posting a new blog since... October... whoa! We've been having a lot of success with our Etsy shop (check the right side bar!) and have been very busy getting our new url going. We have managed to maintain the Facebook/Instagram/Twitter but have been neglecting the blog since VeganMoFo ended. Sorry! Soon to be remedied! We have lots of write-ups for vegan-friendly destinations and restaurants we have visited in the last few months in the works, and of course, tons of recipes to share!

Now, if you've been following us on Instagram then you've probably seen these little avocado nacho bowls pop up in your feed. We have had a lot of requests for the recipe and we are more than happy to share it!




-For the basic recipe-

You will need:
1 small avocado
1/2 cup Daiya or other vegan cheese (cheddar or pepper jack is best)
Salt
Pepper

What to do:

First, cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.

Then, fill the hole with vegan cheese and continue to stack on top until covered with a vegan cheese mountain.

Bake in toaster oven at 450º for 10-15 minutes. Could be longer depending on your toaster oven. (Alternatively, you can bake in a conventional oven at 425º for 20 minutes.) Work with it a bit if needed. The goal is to get the avocado soft enough to eat with firm tortilla chips and melt the cheese throughly without burning it to a crisp.

Once removed from oven sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve with firm tortilla chips.

Make tons of them if you want! They're fantastic for parties!


We've seen some great variations of this little recipe already.

eatmygraaains did a version with jalapenos and mixed vegan cheeses that looked really awesome on Instagram.

We also experimented by filling the avocado holes with salsa and topping them with grape tomatoes before baking. That was pretty yummy as well!

We would love to see your take on this idea! If you make this appetizer please take a picture and tag us on Instagram! @twoveganladies

We'll be back soon with more blog posts! In the meantime don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and of course Instagram.

With peace, love, and compassion-
The Two Vegan Ladies

Vegan MoFo! Day Three: Mango Cabbage Salad (Raw!)

Well it's day 3 of the Vegan Month of Food and we dare say we are starting to get the hang of this blogging everyday thing!

This dish doesn't take too long to make and unlike most of our recipes it doesn't require a pan, oven, or heated cooking mechanism of any kind.

That's right, get ready for an entirely raw entry in the Two Vegan Ladies recipe book!

Perhaps you're finding yourself craving something crunchy, fresh, chilled, and delicious? Or could it be that the regular dreary salads of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers just aren't doing it for you anymore? Or maybe you've been invited to an impromptu raw meetup or potluck and need to throw something together? Whatever the case- we have you covered!

You will need:
1 small head of green cabbage (or part of a large cabbage)
2 large carrots
1 small red onion
4 radishes
1 avocado
1 mango
sea salt
black pepper
olive oil (optional for those going oil free!)

What to do:

First, chop about 3 cups of green cabbage into medium thin pieces and place in large bowl.

Next, using a vegetable peeler, remove outer skin from carrots and then continue to peel and add shreds directly into bowl. You may end up with the inner portions of the carrots at a point where they are too small to peel. No worries! Stick them in the side of your salad bowl as garnish like we did!

See look at that...it almost looks like you meant to do it!

Now, chop your small red onion into thin half rings as the next layer.

Wash and chop each radish in to 6-8 pieces, add to bowl.

Slice avocado and mango into cubes then add to top.

Lastly, drizzle light olive oil and sprinkle sea salt and black pepper on top.

This salad is really great with or without the oil and does not require any additional dressing. We really enjoy this recipe because the resulting salad is crisp, refreshing, and slightly out of the ordinary.

We served ours on the side with our tofu green curry and the sweet blend of the salad really balanced out the spiciness of the curry.

Don't be fooled though, this mango cabbage salad can stand all on its own as a meal. It is quite filling!

We have lots more recipes and special posts planned!

Until tomorrow MoFoers!

With peace, love, and compassion-
The Two Vegan Ladies

Creamy Avocado Collard Green Wraps

Yesterday at the produce stand we came across some amazing looking collard greens and just had to pick some up.

The leaves were so big we knew we could really do something great with them. So we ran home and just let this recipe create itself.

The result was pretty amazing. Packed with nutrients and delicious! This combination of flavors really works!

It was hard to come up with a name for them because there are so many different elements. A friend who shared dinner with us last night suggested "Medley Wraps" because really that's what they are. A medley of vegetable and tastes. But for the sake of quick explanation we went with "Creamy Avocado Collard Green Wraps" for the blog title. :-) But you can call them Medley Wraps if you want, that's totally okay with us!

You will need:
Collard Greens (a bunch with the largest leaves you can find)
1/2 small head of green cabbage
1-2 large carrots
2 yellow onions
1-2 green onions
1/2 block tofu
1 medium avocado
1/4 can coconut milk
4 cloves of garlic
1 TBS soy sauce
salt
pepper
paprika
garlic powder
turmeric


To prepare:

1. Separate the collard green leaves and cut off the long stems. Wash the greens throughly then fill a large pot with water and let it come to a boil. Once pot is boiling, turn off heat, set pot to side and place leaves into water. Cover and let sit.

2. Cut your block of firm tofu in half and then into small cubes. Boil a small pot of water, remove from heat, add tofu, and let sit for a few minutes while you prepare your veggies.

3. Wash other vegetables. Chop cabbage into slices and make carrots into thin sticks. We left our onions pretty long as well and just chopped our green onions all the way down the stem (you want the green and the white parts).

4. Once all veggies are chopped, heat a wok or skillet to medium heat and add a little olive oil or non-stick spray. Throw in veggies and lightly sauté with a tablespoon of soy sauce and a dash of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. (Try not to overcook. They'll continue to cook in the oven and you don't want them to get too soft.) 

5. Drain tofu and add to vegetables in wok/skillet. Give veggies/tofu a small toss to mix.

6. Carefully remove green leaves from pot and set on dry surface. You may want to pat dry with a paper towel. 

7. Add a few large spoonfuls of sauteed veggies on top of leaves and then wrap by folding up from the stem, followed by folding in the sides to create a seal, then rolling up till end is reached. 

8. After all the wraps are sealed, preheat oven to 350ºF and coat a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, then place wraps inside.

9. Chop four cloves of garlic and in a small dish mix with a small amount of olive oil, salt, pepper, and turmeric then place on top of wraps and stick in oven for 25 minutes.

10. While wraps are cooking prepare topping. In a food processor combine 1 medium avocado with 1/4 can coconut milk and a few pinches of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Blend until smooth and creamy.

11. After 25 minutes, take out wraps and set on plate. We served ours on a bed of balsamic sauteed chickpeas (sauté chick peas in spices and balsamic vinegar until soft). Set the roasted garlic to the side, top wraps with a thick strip of avocado mixture and then garnish with roasted garlic and paprika.

Once cut into the filling will look something like this and will taste delicious! 

Enjoy! 

(And don't worry our honeymoon review of The Florida Keys is coming soon!)

With peace, love, and compassion-

The Two Vegan Ladies

Holy Guacamole! Mexican Alfredo Pasta!

So what do you do when you have a veggie basket full of avocados left over from Cinco de Mayo? Well first you pick out the survivors and then you make Mexican alfredo pasta!


Guacamole is delicious but sometimes you want that wonderful avocado flavor with a new twist.


This creamy dish is a good source of fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid.

 What you'll need:

1 medium-large avocado

1/2 can coconut milk

1/2 package tofu

Juice from 3 limes

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

1/4 cup fresh basil

1/4 cup chopped green onions

1 can black beans

2 cloves of garlic

1 small red onion

1 small vadalia (or yellow) onion

Salt

Pepper

Garlic Powder

1 package noodles (we like the Garden Delight variety) 

Fresh salsa for topping

First, cut your avocado and remove the seed. 


If you're feeling ambitious poke some toothpicks into the seed and set it in a jar of water so it can sprout. Once sprouted, move it to a pot of soil and then eventually to the ground so it can grow into a beautiful avocado tree! We have three growing at our house right now!  


*It should also be noted that sometimes these seeds take a while. Some of ours have taken their sweet time of almost two months! Just fill the water as it evaporates and change it out if it gets icky. They will eventually root and sprout little green friends! Promise! Sometimes removing the outer dark colored shell helps expedite this process. 




Next, combine avocado, coconut milk, tofu, lime juice, cilantro, basil, and green onions into a food processor or blender with 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Now, in a skillet sauté garlic with red and yellow onions and black beans. Season to taste.

Boil your noodles then combine avocado sauce with beans/onions and noodles. Mix well or layer.

Add fresh salsa or chopped green onions for garnish.

This creamy and delicious pasta dish will easily serve 4 people.

Gotta love avocados! 

With peace, love, and compassion-

The Two Vegan Ladies