Morocan-Spiced Sweet Potato Medley

2 Teaspoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 Garlic cloves, crushed with garlic press
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 can (14 1/2 once) diced tomatoes
1 can (14 1/2 once) vegetable broth
1 cup garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
2 small zucchini, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1 Cup whole-grain couscous


1) In a nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and cook until tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in garlic, curry powder, cumin, and allspice; cook 30 seconds.
2) Add tomatoes, broth, beans, and sweet potato; cover and heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook 10 minutes.
3) Stir in zucchini, cover, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
4) meanwhile, prepare couscous as label directs.
5) Serve stew with couscous.
6) Enjoy!

Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes With Cinnamon Glaze

These are so yummy! I also like them without the chocolate chips.

For cupcakes:
1/3 cup oil
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup nondairy milk (soy, almond, or rice)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 All Purpose Baking Flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup chocolate chips

For glaze:
1/4 cup brown rice syrup or honey
1 tablespoon margarine or coconut oil, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch ground cinnamon (optional)

Directions

1. To make cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Whisk together oil, sugar, nondairy milk, and vanilla. Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gently whisk flour mixture until well combined. Fold in pumpkin, but do not overstir or the batter will become gummy. Fold in chocolate chips.
3. Fill liners two-thirds full. Bake for 24-26 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to let cool completely.
4. To make icing: Whisk together rice syrup, margarine, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Using a fork, drizzle icing atop completely cooled cupcakes.
5. Enjoy!