One Bite Vegan May 2019

Grilled Sweet Potato, Spiracha Caramel, and Kale Toasts
Kitchen Essentials
• Where is the heating element located? You
don’t want liquids to drip directly onto it
Other things to consider are the dehydrator’s
power. Look for ones that have at least 500
watts of power, but 1,000 is better.
Some models have a built-in timer that shuts
off the machine once it’s done. This is a handy
feature to have if you want to go out or leave the
machine running overnight. It also means you
won’t forget about your food in the machine
and over dry it.
The higher-end models – ones like the Excalibur
– have adjustable thermostats that cater to
different types of food. This is a great feature
because different fruit and vegetables have
varying water content levels and will dry at
different rates.
Dehydrators that have the fan on the top or
side don’t have droplets falling on the heating
elements. This is ideal as it means that if you’re
drying different types of produce at the same
the flavors don’t blend.
You’ll also want to make sure that the model
you go for provides a warranty.
Once you’ve figured out which dehydrator is
right for you, try out the following recipes from
our talented contributors!
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