Pita Pocket Bread

Ingredients: 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 c. whole-wheat flour 1 pkg. yeast (instant dry) 1 1/2 t. Florida Crystals natural sugar 1 1/2 t. salt 1 3/4 c. water 2 T. canola oil Directions: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, natural sugar, and salt. Mix well. In a saucepan, heat water and […]

Soup In A Jar

Ingredients: 1/2 c. barley 1/2 c. split peas (uncooked) 1/2 c. brown rice (uncooked) 1/2 c. lentils (uncooked, can use red lentils for color) 1 T. parsley 1 t. garlic powder 1 t. salt 1 t. Italian seasoning 1/2 t. onion powder 1 t. sage Directions: In a wide-mouth pint jar, layer barley, split peas, […]

Falafel Pita Pockets With Creamy Cucumber Sauce

Ingredients: Creamy Cucumber Sauce: 2 pickling cucumbers 1 sm. tomato 1 1/2 c. soy sour cream 2 t. lemon juice (from fresh lemon) 1 t. Vege-Sal (or your favorite seasoning salt) dash cayenne pepper soy milk (as needed) Falafel: 2 c. chickpeas (garbonzo beans, cooked) 1 clove fresh garlic, minced 1 t. cumin 1/2 t. […]

Crispy Vegetable Salad

Ingredients: 1 bag (1 lb.) salad greens 4 c. broccoli florets 2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 1 bunch radishes, cut in half 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 1 bottle (8-oz.) fat-free Italian salad dressing Directions: Rinse salad greens under running cold water. Drain in […]

Apple Turnovers

Ingredients: Filling: 12 oz. apple juice concentrate 2 T. cornstarch 6 c. apples, thinly sliced 1 t. cinnamon Crust: 1 c. whole-wheat flour, Prairie Gold Variety 1 c. whole-wheat pastry flour 1 t. salt 1/2 c. olive oil 5 T. water, ice cold Directions: Filling: Mix apple concentrate and cornstarch and cook in a medium […]

Rotelle Primavera

Ingredients: 2 c. eggplant, peeled, diced 1 t. sea salt 2 T. olive oil 1 c. onions, diced fine 1 c. carrots, julienne cut 1 c. broccoli florets 1 c. cauliflower florets 3 c. spaghetti sauce 1 t. garlic powder 2 t. all-purpose no-salt seasoning 1 t. onion powder 1 t. Italian seasoning 4 c. […]

Tropical Fruit Salad With Passion Fruit Vinaigrette

Ingredients: Salad 1 package (5 ounces) Baby Arugula salad blend 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves 1 mango (peeled, pitted, and cut lengthwise into slices) 1 small papaya (cut in half lengthwise, seeds and peel removed, and cut lengthwise into slices) 8 pineapple slices (fresh or canned), cut in half Passion Fruit Dressing 6 […]

Mushroom Chowder

Ingredients: cooking spray 1/2 c. cracked wheat 4 c. vegetable broth 1 c. chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 c. shredded carrot 2-1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms 1 14-1/2-oz. can stewed tomatoes, undrained 2 c. chopped fresh spinach 2 T. fresh lemon juice Directions: Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray; add […]

Scrambled Tofu

Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 1/2 c. red bell pepper chunks 2 green onions, sliced 1/2 c. bean sprouts 1 lb. tofu, crumbled 1/2 t. McKay’s Chicken-Style Seasoning 1/2 t. soy sauce Directions: Sauté bell pepper and onions in heated oil. Add remaining ingredients and brown slightly. Serve hot. Serves: 6. Nutritional Information: Calories per […]

Peekaboo Pita

Ingredients: 1 whole-wheat pita bread 1/2 c. shredded romaine lettuce 1/2 c. chopped tomato 1/2 c. chopped avocado 1/2 c. canned black beans Directions: Cut pita bread in half. Stuff each half with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and beans. Serves: 2. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 200; protein: 8 grams; carbohydrate: 30 grams; fat: 7 grams; […]