Aloha Artichoke Lava Dip
This recipe comes from
http://www.chezbettay.com :
"This looks like the area we flew over on the Big Island of Hawaii... the erupting volcano lava covered fields cracking as it cooled. When this recipe is cooking in the oven, it bubbles up just like lava.
Aloha Artichoke Lava Dip makes the BEST party food! The smell is so incredible and no meaty cheese eater would ever know that this dish is VEGAN! This is even better when re-heated the next day!"Ingredients:
2 cans water-packed artichoke hearts, drained, reserve 1/2 cup artichoke water
1 box Mori-Nu Extra Firm Tofu
8 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoons dried chives
1/8 teaspoon crushed red peppers
3/4 teaspoons sea salt
2 shallots, peeled and quartered
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Agave Nectar, light or dark
3 tablespoons Vegan Parmesan
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3/4 cup Grapeseed Oil Vegenaise
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 can water chestnuts, drained and finely diced
paprika for sprinkling over the top
optional:
1/2 cup raw pistachios or cashews, coarsely chopped
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray a non-stick oil spray on the dish you plan to use for serving the dip... a 2 quart glass or ceramic casserole dish or individual ramekins.
Drain The Artichokes
Drain artichoke hearts, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid.
Chop artichoke hearts into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside.
HINT: If you want this dip to be creamer and less chunky, dice the artichoke hearts. Finer pieces will make scooping onto crackers and vegetables easier.
Cream Tofu In A Food Processor
In a food processor fitted with the knife blade, add the tofu, garlic, coriander, dill weed, salt, shallots, pepper, agave nectar, vegan Parmesan, lemon juice, rice vinegar, reserved artichoke liquid and Vegenaise.
Process until contents are creamy and smooth.
Chop Artichokes, Green Onions & Water Chestnuts.
Pour the contents into a large mixing bowl and gently fold in the artichoke hearts, green onions, and water chestnuts.
Fold Ingredients Together
Pour this mixture into the baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick oil.
Optional: Add either the pistachios or the cashews... reserve 2 tablespoons to sprinkle over the top.
Top Aloha Artichoke Lava Dip Casserole With Paprika
Sprinkle the top of the contents with paprika and bake at 350 degrees F for 60 minutes...
do not over bake.Presentation:
Serve hot.
This recipe serves 6 to 8 as a party dip or 4 to 5 as a lunch or dinner entree.
Serve the Artichoke Lava Dip with a platter of raw vegetables and a basket of assorted whole grain breads and crackers.
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