vegan Hawaiin hay stacks and mock chicken salad

So, one of our go to dinners before the "big switch" was Hawaiian haystacks. If you are not familiar with this fun dinner it is basically a bed of rice that you load with fun toppings along with a gravy or sauce and topped off with cheese. We love it because you can do any combination of ingredients, and as much as you want of those ingredients. So, I decided last night that it would be a good idea to bring an oldie but a goodie back but in a healthier way

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*what you will need-

cooked rice- any that suites your preference OR a cooked grain such as Qinua, bulger,or millet

*toppings- here are a few ideas-

pine apple, green onions, chow main noodles, tomatoes, bell peppers, diya Cheese or any vegan cheese, chopped peanuts, cilantro, edamame, hemp seeds, mandarin oranges, blanched snow peas, grated coconut, slivered almonds, sliced olives, diced celery, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, grilled tofu, grilled tempeh

If you have made these before I'm sure your family has their favorites but, the possibilities are endless just go with what feels right : )

*mock meat- optional

we like to use soy delights mock chicken warmed and chunked up

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sauce- we love using a simple teriyaki sauce or you can use your favorite vegan gravy

recipe for super simple teriyaki sauce-

1/3 cup soy sauce (tamiri would work fine too)

1/2 cup pineapple juice (this is about the amount of juice that comes in a can of pineapple rings)

3 tablespoons agave nectar (honey will also work)

1 teaspoon arrow root diluted in water

heat soy, pineapple juice and agave in a small sauce pan till simmering. add arrow root and simmer till slightly thick. that's it! 

Top the rice or grain with your veg and mock cheese and mock meat and top off with warm teriyaki sauce! yummers..that's all I have to say about that. 

my daughter hork'n it down. She can't get enough of it : )

With some of the leftovers I made tomorrows lunch

Mock Chicken salad- (and yes it's the same recipe they use at whole foods!)

mince up your leftover soy delight chicken and place in a bowl with leftover pineapple , leftover celery, and leftover green onions. Add enough veganase to moisten and bind. Add black pepper to taste! Super simple and boy, you can not tell it from the real thing! 

I love making two meals out of one!