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.Arrange thepineapple wedges around the perimeter of the English muffin toresemble the petals of a flower.Place a small heap of currants mixed with sunflower seeds in themiddle of the English muffin to resemble the center of a sunflower.Sandwiches 1371600940729 text_rev.qxd 4/21/08 8:53 AM Page 138TORTI LLA ROLL-UPSA tortilla rolled up with refried beans makes a quick, easy meal andhas become one of our lunch-in-a-hurry standbys.Older childrencan easily put this lunch together themselves.1 whole wheat, white, or spelt tortillaMakes 1 serving2 3 tablespoons Refried Black Beans(page 203, or use any cannedrefried beans)1D 2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)Lay the tortilla out on a cutting board.Using a small spatula,spread a thin layer of beans across the surface of the tortilla.Sprinkle with cumin, if using.Starting at the base, roll the tortilla up tightly.Lay the tortillaseam side down, and cut into 2-inch pieces using a serrated knife.Pack along with a small container of salsa for dipping, if you like.138 VEGAN LUNCH BOX1600940729 text_rev.qxd 4/21/08 8:53 AM Page 139VEGAN DELI SLI CE ROLL-UPSEven young kids can make these for themselves with just a bit ofhelp getting the roll started.3 to 5 roll-ups1 package vegan deli slices (ham, turkey,make a goodbologna, and so on)servingVegan cream cheeseWorking with one deli slice at a time, pat the deli slice dry with akitchen towel.Using a butter knife, spread one side of the delislice with vegan cream cheese.Roll the slice up (the inner edge of the roll may tear a bit whenyou start rolling, so be gentle).Press gently to seal, and stackthem in the lunch container.VARIATION: Zucchini Roll-Ups: Place a small raw baby zucchini atthe edge of the cream cheese covered deli slice and roll it up.Sandwiches 1391600940729 text_rev.qxd 4/21/08 8:53 AM Page 140VEGGI E BURGERThere are dozens of vegan veggie burgers on the market today.Youcan find them in the freezer, refrigerator, or even the canned food sec-tion of almost any grocery or health food store.We especially like thedried veggie burger mixes that you add water to and form into patties;these economical dried mixes can sometimes be found in bulk bins,saving money and packaging.Some veggie burgers taste quite a bitlike meat; others taste more of brown rice, beans, mushrooms, ormixed veggies.Try them all and find out which ones you prefer.Pan toasting the bun adds a nice flavor and keeps the bread fromgetting soggy in the lunch box.Makes 11 vegan burger pattyveggie burger1 slice of vegan cheese (optional)1 hamburger bunExtra virgin olive oilVegenaise, barbecue sauce, ketchup,or mustard (optional)Lettuce, tomato, red onion, or otherveggies (optional)Prepare the burger patty by frying it in a nonstick skillet with adrizzle of olive oil or cook according to package directions.Topwith a slice of vegan cheese, if desired.Cover the pan to retainheat and cook until the cheese is warmed through.Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over mediumheat.Add a drizzle of olive oil to the pan.Slice the bun in half andplace pieces cut-side down in the pan.Sear the bun until it istoasted and warmed through, about 1 minute.Spread the bread with Vegenaise and/or ketchup and mustard ifdesired.Place the burger patty inside the bun topped with your140 VEGAN LUNCH BOX1600940729 text_rev.qxd 4/21/08 8:53 AM Page 141assortment of fresh veggies (if you won t be eating the burger for awhile, you may wish to pack the vegetables separately in a reseal-able plastic bag, then add them at mealtime).Wrap the sandwichin parchment paper and/or foil and pack in a sealed container.VEGGI E TEA SANDWI CHESTea sandwiches are so dainty and fun to eat.You might be surprisedat how good radish sandwiches taste! Try making two or three vari-eties and alternating them in a row in a lunch container.Save the crusts you cut away and pulse them in a food processor tomake breadcrumbs for veggie burger patties.Breadcrumbs can bestored in the freezer.4 bite-sizeGood-quality sandwich bread, including white,sandwiches equalwheat, light rye, or Pumpernickel,1 servingcrusts removedFillings of choice (see below)Use a bread knife to cut the bread into thin rectangles, triangles,or squares, or use sharp cookie cutters to cut the sandwiches intofun shapes.(Traditional tea sandwiches should be large enough tobe eaten in two bites [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]