Home Care Recipes: Vegan “Short Ribs”

Home Care in East Hampton NY

Eating a meat-free diet has become increasingly popular in recent years as people are becoming more and more aware of the benefits of eliminating animal products and eating a diet based on plant foods. Even if your aging loved ones are not ready to make the jump to a completely vegetarian or vegan diet, introducing meat-free meals into their regular home care routine can help to cut down on your food budget, eliminate some of the fat, calories, and cholesterol from their diet, and bring more fiber, vitamins, and other nutrients into their bodies.

For many people, the key to cutting down the meat and upping the plant-based foods in their diet is making the transition as easy as possible with foods that taste familiar. Simply replacing the meat products in meals with meat alternatives conserves the protein while eliminating the animal fats, cholesterol, and calories.

This recipe is for a dinner so delicious even the most discerning of meat eaters will find themselves licking their fingers. An alternative to short ribs, these are made using tempeh, which is a protein product made from fermented soy beans. This product has a stronger flavor and denser texture than tofu, which is made using unfermented beans. It offers a fantastic dose of protein with more than thirty grams in a single serving. Its firm texture makes it the perfect alternative to pork, beef, or chicken, and its present but mild flavor means it is easily integrated into a full range of recipes. Serve these “short ribs” with coleslaw and bread, and invite your parents’ in home health care services provider over for a satisfying, delicious, and guilt-free dinner.

What You Will Need

• 1 8 ounce package of sliced tempeh

• 1 zucchini

• 1 red bell pepper

• 6 cloves of garlic

• 1 medium onion

• 1 pint of red cherry tomatoes

• 1/2 a teaspoon of garlic powder

• 2 teaspoons of salt

• 1 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

• 3 tablespoons of veggie broth

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 12 ounces of a dark cola

• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or tamari

• 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce

• 2 tablespoons of vegan Worcestershire sauce

• 2 teaspoons of paprika

• Slow cooker

• Small bowl

• Sharp knife

What to Do

• Puncture each cherry tomato with a fork

• Slice the red bell pepper into 12 pieces

• Slice the zucchini into at least ten pieces, making sure each slice is not too thick

• Cut one end off of the onion and peel it

• Use a sharp knife to slice the onion into medium-thick slices

• Chop the ends off the garlic and remove skin

• Slice the garlic into small pieces

• Turn on the slow cooker and set for low heat

• Add the veggies, tempeh, garlic and onions to the slow cooker

• Mix the bell pepper, pepper, cumin, garlic powder veggie broth, olive oil, cola, soy and Worcestershire sauce and barbecue sauce all together in the small bowl, mixing well

• Pour the mixture over the veggies and tempeh and mix well, making sure to coat the veggies as much as possible

• Cook for six to eight hours

• Remove from slow cooker, plate and serve

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring professional home care services in East Hampton, NY, call the caring staff at Artful Home Care today at 631-685-5001.