Ingredients: 1 T. extra-virgin olive oil 1 to 2 onions, chopped 1 stalk celery, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 c. cooked brown rice 1 c. cooked black or kidney beans 3 T. tahini 2 t. tamari 1/2 t. basil 1/2 t. oregano 1/4 c. minced […]
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Cuscan Beans
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. dried white beans (soaked in water overnight) 1 qt. water 2 garlic cloves, chopped 6 sm. tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 t. basil 1 t. oregano 1/2 t. sage 1 t. salt 1 T. lemon juice Directions: Drain and rinse beans that have been soaked overnight. Place all ingredients in […]
Marinara Sauce for Two
Ingredients: 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce 1/4 t. garlic powder 1/4 t. onion powder 1/4 t. Italian seasoning Directions: In small skillet, combine all ingredients. Simmer for 15 minutes while favorite pasta cooks. Yield: 2 servings. Nutritional Information: Calories per 1/2 cup: 37; protien: 1.6 grams; fat: .2 grams; cholesterol: 0.0 milligrams.
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients: 2 large onions, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 T. olive oil 6 large bell peppers (red and yellow) 2 large tomatoes, diced 6 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 t. thyme 2 cups mushrooms, chopped 1 cup long-grain rice, cooked 1 cup pine nuts Directions: Sauté onions and garlic in oil […]
White Bean Stew with Tomato, Basil, and Olive Oil
Ingredients: 3 15-oz. cans cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed 3 lg. ripe tomatoes cored and diced into 1/2 inch chunks 12 lg. fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling over individual servings if desired salt to taste Directions: Place beans, tomatoes, and basil in large bowl. […]
Smoky Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: Chipotles are smoked jalapeno peppers. You can find them in the Mexican or International food aisle of large grocery stores. 1 head garlic 1/2 t. dried thyme 1 t. dried rosemary 1 lg. onion, quartered 2 c. spit peas, rinsed and sorted 6 c. water 3 canned chipotle chilies 1 c. vegetable stock salt […]
Broccoli and Pasta Soup
Ingredients: 5-1/2 c. canned vegetable stock/broth 5-6 cloves garlic, minced 2-3 t. dried thyme leaves 3 c. small broccoli florets 6 oz. fusilli (spirals) pasta, uncooked 2-3 t. lemon juice salt to taste Directions: Heat stock, garlic and thyme to boiling in medium saucepan. Stir in broccoli and fusilli. Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli […]
Garlicky Soup
Ingredients: 3 quarts water 30 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 c. barley 1/4 c. wild rice 4 onions, chopped 4 potatoes, peeled and chunked 4 carrots, peeled and sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced 4 T. soy sauce 1 t. dried thyme Salt to taste Directions: Place 2 cups of the water in a large soup pot. […]
Gazpacho
Ingredients: 4 c. tomato juice 1/2 c. rough chopped red onion 2 c. rough chopped tomatoes 1 c. rough chopped red or yellow bell pepper 1 c. peeled, rough chopped cucumber 2 rough chopped scallions, including green parts 1/2 c. fresh parsley leaves 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves 1 T. honey 4 to 6 cloves […]
Chili
Ingredients: 3 T. vegetable oil 1 c. raw onions, chopped 5 cloves raw garlic, chopped 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 t. cumin, ground 2 t. coriander, ground 1 15-oz. can kidney beans 1 15-oz. can pinto beans 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 c. water 1 T. soy sauce […]