Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Vegan Zucchini-Basil Muffins



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These are some quick, savory muffins to have with soup. The basil flavor is really mild in these, meaning they will go with just about anything.  The zucchini and olive oil make these moist and rich.

Vegan Zucchini-Basil Muffins

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut into small pieces (about 8 halves)
Boiling water
1-1/4 whole wheat pastry flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, optional
1 cup grated zucchini, from about 1/4 pound
2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup almond milk

Place the sun-dried tomato pieces in a small bowl and pour boiling water over the top until they are just covered. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 425 F. Oil a muffin pan that holds 12-muffins. In a medium bowl, stir the flour, baking powder, sugar, and nutritional yeast, if using.  Stir in the zucchini, basil, olive oil, and almond milk until the batter is just moistened. Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and add to the batter. Transfer the batter to the muffin pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until tops are golden and spring back when touched.

Makes 12 muffins.

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