Our meals are a great bonding moment and always one of the main talking points at Young Friends of the Earth Europe events. To celebrate the diversity of the healthy, sustainable and delicious food we love to eat, over the past year we’ve been collecting seasonal and vegan recipies from YFoEE activists across Europe. The first ever Young Friends of the Earth Europe recipe book is about to be launched, but until then test out some of these tasty teaser treats!
Grandma’s Beans and Sauerkraut Stew
By Iva, Zelena akcija (FoE Croatia)
Ingredients:
500g sauerkraut, sliced
500g white beans
1 big onion
1 tablespoon of ground red pepper
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon of flour
Oil
Pepper
Salt
Tomato paste (about a spoonful)
Method:
1. Boil the beans and sauerkraut together with a bay Leaf
2. Drain when the beans are cooked (check cooking instructions on the beans)
3. In a deep bowl simmer one finely chopped onion
In a little oil, when it softens up a bit add 1 tablespoon of flour and 1 tablespoon of ground red pepper and let it fry for a few minutes. Add water if necessary
4. Gradually add the beans and sauerkraut
5. Add water until it’s all covered
6. Add about a spoonful of tomato paste, and the salt and pepper and cook for at least 20 minutes (It depends on how much time you’ve got but the longer it all cooks the better the flavors mix together)
Extra tip: you can add slices of carrots when preparing the onions!
Vegan friendly Kaiserschmarren (pancakes)
By Serina, Global 2000 (YFoE Austria)
For 4 people
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons of flour
1 tablespoons of soya flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 tablespoon of brown sugar, optional
250ml Soyamilk
1 tablespoon of oil
A handful of rasins
Icing sugar and jam (optional)
Method:
1. Mix the flour, baking powder and sugar in a bowl. Add the soy milk and stir until it has a smooth consistency.
2. Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the dough.
3. Reduce the heat a little and fry the dough on both sides (flip the pancake when it’s baked on one side).
4. After it’s done rip the pancake into medium size pieces with a fork and fry for 2-3 more minutes (add extra oil if necessary).
5. Transfer to a serving plate, and if you like it sweeter dust with icing sugar. You can serve it with homemade jam.
Guten Appetit!