November 14, 2020

Curried Vegetable Pasta

Curried Vegetable Pasta Ingredients 12 oz. of pasta of choice – cooked according to box instructions 1 small onion, diced 3 scallions, thinly sliced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 cup broccoli or cauliflower florets 1 medium carrot, sliced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced ¾ cup zucchini, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tomato, coarsely chopped ¾ […]
November 14, 2020

Gallo Pinto

Gallo Pinto Quick and healthy black beans and rice dish.  Traditionally found in Costa Rica. Serves: 4 Prep time: 30 minutes Ingredients 3 cups cooked brown rice 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 1 sweet onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed ⅓ cup salsa ½ tsp. cumin ¼ tsp. paprika ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper ½ tsp. salt to taste 15- oz. can black beans drained Instructions In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil, bell peppers, […]
October 17, 2020

Light Chicken Taco Soup

Light Chicken Taco Soup Servings: 4-6 Ingredients 2-3 TBSP. olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 cup bell peppers, diced 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces 1 packet taco seasoning 1 packet dry ranch dressing seasoning 4 cups chicken broth 1- 14/15oz. can fire roasted tomatoes, undrained 1-4oz. can chopped green chilies 1-15oz. can black […]
October 17, 2020

Low-fat Homemade Granola

Low-fat Homemade Granola Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats ½ cup rice crispies cereal ¼ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt ½ cup dried fruit of your choice (cranberries, raisins, dates, currants, etc.) 1 TBSP brown sugar 1/3 cup honey 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment […]
October 17, 2020

Quick White Bean Chili

Quick White Bean Chili Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 cup yellow or white onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeno, minced (less or more to taste) 6 sundried tomatoes- cut into pieces, drain oil 1 TBSP ground cumin 2 TBSP chili powder 2 tsp. oregano 1/3 cup water ½ tsp. chipotle or […]
October 17, 2020

Spicy Chickpea Pinwheels

Buffalo Chickpea Pinwheels Servings: 8, 48 pinwheels Ingredients 2 cans- 15 oz ea. chickpeas, drained & rinsed 1 cup spinach leaves 1½ TBSP buffalo sauce or Frank’s red hot 2-3 TBSP green onions, finely chopped 8 coconut wraps, or wraps of choice ½ tsp dried parsley ¼ tsp dried dill ¼ tsp onion powder ¼ tsp onion flakes […]
October 17, 2020

Fiesta Salad

Fiesta Salad Servings: 4 Ingredients For the Salad: 2 fajita-size flour tortillas swap corn tortillas to make gluten free 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided ¾  teaspoon kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 lb. lean ground turkey 1 TBSP. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin ½  tsp. garlic powder 1 head romaine lettuce, rough chop 1- 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained […]
October 17, 2020

Creamy Caesar Dressing

Creamy Caesar Dressing Yields: 2 cups Ingredients 1- 12 oz. package silken tofu1-2 cloves garlic, minced3 TBSP. Dijon mustard3 TBSP. vegan parmesan cheese3 TBSP lemon juice2 TBSP soy sauce or tamari ¼ cup water1 TBSP capers, drained Directions 1. Place all ingredients, except the capers, in a food processor.2. Process until very smooth.3. Add additional water if you […]
October 17, 2020

Mexican Rice Casserole

Mexican Rice Casserole Serves 6 Ingredients 3 ½ cups brown rice, cooked 1- 17 oz. can cream corn 1 -15 oz. can black beans 1- 8 oz. can tomato sauce ½ cup chopped green onions 2 TBSP. green chiles, diced 1 tsp. chili powder ½ tsp. cumin 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes ½ cup grated daiya cheddar cheese […]