This is a healthy casserole brought to our potluck by our friend Sheryl. 4 pieces toasted bread, blended for bread crumbs 3 cups rinsed quinoa, cooked in 6 cups water bag frozen peas or other veggie Cheese sauce: 3-4 cooked russet potatoes Saute in water or broth: 2 onions, chopped 6 cloves of garlic, chopped … [Read more…]
This is good served with sliced apples, graham crackers or pretzels. Ingredients: 1 Large can of black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup peanut butter 1-2 Tbl coffee 2/3 cup brown sugar 5-7 Tbl cocoa powder 2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp cinnamon 1 pinch of cayenne pepper Directions: Put everything in a high speed blender … [Read more…]
This is a very easy recipe from Rachael Ray. It is not exactly a whole plant based food except for the black beans or exactly healthy but it is for times when you need an occasional treat or you need to make a quick dessert for company. Ingredients: One box of vegan brownie mix for … [Read more…]
A friend gave me this recipe after I tried it at her house. I love it but I have cut the sugar and oil down in this recipe to make it healthier. It takes great with homemade pita chips. Ingredients: 1 can of whole corn, drained 1 can of black beans, drained 1 can of … [Read more…]
With all the flavors and ingredients of traditional vegetarian chili, this recipe just adds a bit of whole-grain goodness to the mix. A great way to add some healthy fiber. Cookbook: Everything Vegan by Jolinda Hackett Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 Tbl olive oil 1/2 cup barley … [Read more…]
Great salad for summer time guests Ingredients: 2 cups shredded lettuce 1/4 cup of black beans 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup canned corn 1/4 cup of chopped red, orange, yellow pepper, your choice 1/4 cup of avocado chopped Salad dressing of choice Directions: Make a bed of the lettuce, top with all the other ingredients. … [Read more…]
Great on a cold day Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cups sliced celery 2 cloves of garlic 4 medium tomatoes 6 cups of vegetable broth 1 can of black beans drained 1 1/2 cups of carrots 1 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. chili power 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 … [Read more…]
I found these burgers to hold together. Ingredients: 1 Tbl oil 1 diced onion 1 minced garlic 1 Tbl cumin 1 1/2 Tbl chili powder 19 oz. can black beans drained, rinsed, and roughly pureed 1 tsp oregano 1/4 cup parley or cilantro 2 Tbl sesame oil 1/2 cup almonds toasted and chopped 1 cup … [Read more…]