Ingredients: 1 1/2 T. canola oil 1 med. onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 2 c. water 1 c. long brown rice 1 T. dried parsley 1/2 t. salt 2 c. chopped fresh spinach 2 T. minced fresh cilantro Directions: In large […]
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Tofu-Broccoli Sauté
Ingredients: 8 oz. tofu, frozen, thawed and well drained* 2 T. soy sauce 1 t. toasted sesame oil 2 T. lemon juice 2 t. cornstarch 1 t. cold water 1 1/2 t. vegetable oil 1 med. onion, finely sliced 4-5 cloves garlic, minced 2 t. grated fresh ginger 3 to 4 c. broccoli florets (2 […]
Bowtie Pasta with Artichokes and Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1/4 c. vegetable broth 1 med. onion, halved and sliced (about 1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/4 c. chopped tomatoes 1/2 c. tomato juice 1 6-oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained 1 t. capers 5 c. hot cooked farfalle (bowtie pasta), about 3 1/2 c. uncooked pasta Directions: Bring broth to a […]
Potato, Corn and Red Pepper Hash
Ingredients: 1 lb. Yukon Gold or red potatoes 1 1/2 t. olive oil, divided 1 c. chopped onion 1 c. corn kernels, fresh or frozen 1 7-oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 1 t. ground cumin 2 T. shelled sunflower seeds or toasted pine nuts 3 T. chopped fresh parsley 1/2 t. salt […]
Buttery Soybean Pate
Ingredients: 1 t. canola oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 sm. onion, finely chopped 1/2 sm. carrot, finely chopped 1/3 c. minced parsley 1 1/2 c. cooked soybeans 1 T. soy margarine 1 t. soy sauce, or to taste water Directions: Heat oil in small skillet; add garlic, onion and carrot. Sauté stirring until garlic […]
Sun-dried Tomato Hummus
Ingredients: Serve this with triangles of fresh pita bread for a refreshing appetizer on a warm summer evening. 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 c. canned garbanzo beans, drained 1/3 c. hot water 3 T. tahini 2 t. lemon juice 5 sun-dried tomato halves, finely chopped 1 T. minced cilantro Directions: In a food processor, […]
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Ingredients: 1 whole head garlic 1 15-oz. garbanzo (chickpeas) beans, drained 1/4 lb. firm tofu, drained 2 T. fresh lemon juice 1 T. olive oil 1/2 t. ground cumin 1/4 t. salt 1 T. minced fresh cilantro Directions: Preheat oven to 350 deg. F. Remove white skin from garlic head. Do not peal or separate […]
Rice, Beans and Greens
Ingredients: 3 c. water 2 c. chopped spinach 1 1/2 c. jasmine or basmati rice 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. garlic powder 1 15-oz. can red kidney beans, drained 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley Directions: Combine water, spinach, rice, salt and garlic powder in medium saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat. Sir once, cover […]
Lemony Green Beans
Ingredients: 1 lb. small green beans 2 T. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, pealed and finely chopped 2 T. finely chopped fresh parsley 1 to 1/2 t. fresh lemon juice 1/4 t. salt Directions: Fill saucepan three-fourths full of water, place over medium-high heat and bring to boil. Add the beans and […]
Longhorn Caviar
Ingredients: 7 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 T. cilantro, chopped 1 can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 3 T. lime juice 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. ground cumin 2 t. olive oil Directions: Stir together all ingredients in […]