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Ingredients 1 tablespoon (tbsp) vegetable or olive oil ½ teaspoon (tsp) turmeric 1¾ cup 1ong grain white rice 3½ cups water ¾ teaspoon (tsp) salt Directions 1. In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. 2. Add the turmeric and rice and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. 3. Add the water and […]
Ingredients 2cans (15 ounces) black beans 1 can (15 ounces) red beans ½ red onion 2 tomatoes 1 green or red bell pepper 4 garlic cloves ¼ cup vegetable oil ¾ teaspoon (tsp) ground cumin ¾ teaspoon (tsp) dried oregano ¾ teaspoon (tsp) salt ¼ teaspoon (tsp) black pepper 1 cup water 1 bay leaf […]
JAPANESE RICE BOWL Rice 1½ cups short-grained white rice 3 cups water ½ teaspoon salt Vegetables 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 carrots, thinly sliced ½ cup edamame, shelled 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 3-4 heads baby bok choy, chopped 3 tablespoons soy […]
Ingredients 1 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed 4 cups water 1 tablespoon butter ½ cup chopped red onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground mild red chile ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 collard leaves, chopped 2 tsp Berbere spice mix,** optional *Berbere spice mix includes a […]
Baking potatoes, often called russet or Idaho potatoes, make the best potato pancakes. Potato pancakes are a perfect example of how a few simple ingredients can make a satisfying breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Serve with homemade applesauce and sweet and sour red cabbage. Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients 3 baking potatoes, peeled (about 4½ cups grated potatoes) 1 […]
Prep Tip: Freeze extra tomato paste in ice cube trays. Once frozen pop them out and put them in a plastic bag. Use one at a time in soups and stews for extra flavor. Change it Up: In Step 2, add 1/2 cup diced carrots and celery for added color and flavor. Nutrition Tip: Use low or reduced-sodium […]
Minestrone makes a delicious meal in one pot. In Italy there are many kinds of minestrone soup. This version uses kale, a highly nutritious green leafy vegetable. Cabbage, spinach, or Swiss chard would also be good choices of greens in this soup. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped […]
Looking for something refreshing to eat and easy to make on these hot, humid days? Versatile and healthy, Cucumber Salad makes a terrific snack, appetizer, or side dish. You can eat it with tortilla chips, on top of tacos, or all on its own as a salad. Simply chop, chill & serve. When shopping, select […]
This simple, healthy & delicious soup can be made with nearly any vegetable you have on hand. Need a few ideas? Potatoes, corn, broccoli, mushrooms, onion, carrots, celery, cauliflower, tomato, zucchini, kale, spinach, beans, and peas all make for a very tasty soup. INGREDIENTS: 4 Tbsp butter Substitute: any neutral cooking oil 2 onions, diced […]
INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp canola oil (or other neutral oil) 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables substitutes: chopped fresh vegetables, canned vegetables 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 ½ tsp garlic powder 1 ½ tsp onion powder. 1-28oz can OR 2-14oz cans of diced tomatoes 2 cups cooked brown rice substitute: white rice 1 egg, beaten PROCESS: Heat […]
