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“Home Alone” Cooking

The post title refers not only to my lack of company last night, but also to my entertainment for the evening: Home Alone. Slowly, I’m making my way through the Christmas movies.

Before my Christmas-movie fest last night, I made myself a yummy little dinner:

kamut flakes pilaf

The movie star of the show: Bread-free Vegan Stuffing.
But just as delicious was the simple, quick pilaf I made up to go with my stuffing.

vegan stuffing

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“Home Alone” Pilaf for One

  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 serving kamut flakes (or oats, spelt flakes, etc.) (40g)
  • 1-3 tsp vegan butter (such as Earth Balance or Smart Balance light)
  • 1 cup water (240g)

Directions: First—and this step is optional—pulse the flakes in a small magic bullet cup or blender if you want the texture of grits (or oat bran). Otherwise, start with step two: Cook the grain in a small pot, with the water and salt, until most of the water is absorbed. Add the vegan butter. (You can also add more salt, to taste.)

vegan lentil stuffing 

Do you like being home alone?

Published on December 8, 2010

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  1. Namaste Gurl says

    I hate when people complain that “being alone” is some sort of negative event. I think of it more as relaxing and well, stress- free 🙂 And I have YET to watch me some xmas movies, still not really in the xmas spirit, sad, huh?!

  2. Claire says

    Funnily enough I think cooking/baking something new would be my favourite alone activity. This means my family get a nice surprise when they get home, or, if I stuff the recipe up no one will ever know 😛

  3. Cynthia says

    I don’t really like being alone that much. Now that I’m married, I can appreciate being alone a bit more. Having alone time allows me to watch all the “trashy” tv that he makes fun of me for watching. 😉

  4. abby says

    ‘home alone’ is on my “12 days of christmas movies” list. night number one was last night – “christmas vacation”. i had never seen it before.

    being alone is how i recharge. most people sap my energy, even if i really love and adore the person (my husband is an exception). my favorite alone activity is probably napping… does that count as an activity? ha.

  5. Alanna says

    Just tried this “pilaf”, and it’s so easy and yummy! I never would have thought to make oatmeal savory. I like rice, but it takes so long to make that I won’t bother unless I’m cooking for another person or preparing a big batch for the week. I did 1/4 cup rolled oats plus 1/2 cup water (and salt) in the microwave for 3 minutes and it was perfect. Plus, the texture and consistency of this is much nicer (and easier to eat!) than rice. My friends are going to get tired of hearing me rave about this blog, lol.

  6. Molly says

    I love Home Alone! All of your food is so good that I have made. Can you tell me what are the green vegetables pictured in the photo with your kamut and stuffing?

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