Sunday, December 16, 2007

Veg*an Olive Curry Wedges


OK, this is my party standard. The recipe was given to me by a friend a billion years ago. Everyone goes ga-ga about them, I have made them regular and vegan, depending on who will be at the party :) Preheat the oven to 375F


***Vegetarian Version***
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1 c. black olives, chopped
1/3 c. onions, chopped
1 1/2 c shredded cheddar ** see note
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp salt
8 English muffins, split in 1/2

***Vegan Version***
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1 c. black olives, chopped
1/3 c. onions, chopped
1 1/2 c. shredded vegan "cheddar" ** see note
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 c. Nayonnaise
1/2 tsp salt
8 Plain Square Bagels, split in half
-or- one pkg phyllo dough shells


Mix together all of the ingredients (except the bread of choice) in a medium bowl, totally combining them. Spread the mix on the bread of choice. Bake for 10-15 min. (We like them a
little browned on top) Cut into 4 or 6 wedges and serve.

A Note about cheeses for non-veg*ans: Many cheeses contain an enzyme from calves stomachs, making them not vegetarian. Luckily, some brands are available just about everywhere that use vegetarian safe plant based enzymes. Here is a list of safe cheeses for vegetarians. Also, if you are entertaining for a vegan guest, do not assume that soy cheese is safe. Many of the soy cheeses contain casein, which is the main protein found in cow's milk. Make sure the package says that it is specifically vegan :)

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