Breakfast Pizza

In an effort to come up with a new breakfast meal that was quick, easy and nutritious the Breakfast Pizza was created and was a complete hit right from the start! Although we eat this for breakfast you can eat it whenever you like. It's good for any meal. 

The pictures show a double recipe but the amounts here are for a single recipe. This is what you will need:

a pizza crust (homemade or purchased - whole grain is best)

1 Box extra firm water packed tofu —not silken—found in the produce area of the grocery store

Season salt

Onion powder

Garlic powder

Nutritional Yeast

Salt to taste

Herbs to taste: basil, parsley, chives (optional)

Your choice of veggie toppings: spinach, peppers, olives, onions, mushrooms, asparagus, artichoke hearts, avocado... whatever you like!

Vegan cheese (I like the Daiya Mozzarella vegan cheese purchased at health food stores.)

First, drain tofu and crumble into a hot lightly oiled skillet.

Also, heat your oven to 375 degrees.

Add seasonings and herbs. Cook until tofu is lightly browned stirring every few minutes.

While the tofu is cooking spread the pizza crust with a thin layer or Vegenaise vegan mayonnaise.

Get you veggies washed, cut and ready to add to your pizza.  Layer the veggies and tofu however you would like. Leave off avocado to add after cooking.

Sprinkle the Daiya cheese over the top.

Put the pizza in a hot 375 degree oven. Bake until cheese is melted and bottom of crust is lightly brown, about 15 minutes. You will have to carefully lift the pizza to check the bottom side of the crust.

Remove from oven and put on a cutting board or surface safe to cut on. Let cool a few minutes or so before cutting. Use a large knife or pizza cutter.

Serve with your favorite salsa and enjoy!

Cranberry Orange Black Rice

 I found this recipe when we were shopping in Costco on sample day. We tried the sample and really liked how refreshing it was, especially when served cold.  It is also high in antioxidants and very simple to make. I sometimes experiment by using different types of nuts or adding a bit of orange juice to the mix.  If you give it a try, I think you will enjoy it.

 Ingredients:

3 cups cooked  Black Rice - I use Village Harvest I found at Costco

 

2 medium oranges  - Navel oranges work best for me, but use whatever you like best.

 

1/2 cup dried cranberries - I prefer to use the low sugar type by Ocean Spray

1/2 cup chopped chives - Fresh is best

1/4 cup pine nuts - These took me awhile to find but they are so worth it.

salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

When I first cooked this rice it looked a little strange because the water turned black, but that is normal.

How to cook rice for recipe  - 1 cup black rice - pinch of salt - 1 3/4 cups of water
Stir Rice and a pinch of salt into water in a small sauce pot. Bring to a boil, then turn heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to stand for 5-7 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork and serve. Makes about 3 cups of cooked rice.

Every thing else is very simple. Pretty much chop and mix.

• Zest 1 teaspoon of orange zest and set aside. Remove remaining peal from oranges and cut segments into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss orange segments and zest into a large bowl with cooked black rice. Mix in cranberries, chives and pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm or room temperature.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes