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Tomatoes

Lentil Cold Cut

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

From friends of Norridgewock Church Ingredients: Grind the 3/4 dry uncooked lentils in a dry blender until very fine 2 cup tomato or V8 juice ground lentils 1 Tbl soy sauce 1 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp salt or less 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning 1/8 tsp garlic powder Directions: Combine ingredients in a sauce … [Read more…]

Posted in: Lunch Tagged: Lentils, Tomatoes

Rigatoni Salad

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

Arugula is high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate and calcium.  It has a sharp and peppery flavor.  Ingredients: 12 oz Rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained 1-2 cups of chopped arugula 1 10 oz package of frozen snow peas or sugar snap peas, thawed 8 oz of cherry tomatoes, cut into halves 1 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Arugula, Olives, Peas, Tomatoes

Quinoa Corn Chowder

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

This receipe is from Quinoa Corporation. www.quinoa.net.  This is a very basic recipe.  For variations try some of your other favorite vegetables, chopped and sautéed. Ingredients: 2 cup water                                                        2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup quinoa                                                  1 Tbl safflower oil 1/2 cup carrots, diced                                     1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped 1/4 celery, diced                                           1/2 cup cabbage, chopped … [Read more…]

Posted in: Soup Tagged: Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Onions, Peppers, Quinoa, Tomatoes

Green Salad with Avocado

April 10, 2016 by pab-admin

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…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Avocado, Black Beans, Corn, Lettuce, Tomatoes

Avocado on a Tortilla

April 10, 2016 by pab-admin

A quick meal for lunch  Ingredients: 1/4 avocado 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 2 warm tortillas 2 slices of a tomato Salt and Pepper Directions: Mash the avocado and add the lemon.  Split and spread on the 2 warm tortillas.  Top each with a large slice of tomato or you could cut into chunks and spread … [Read more…]

Posted in: Lunch, Snacks Tagged: Avocado, Tomatoes

Cold Quinoa Salad

March 12, 2016 by pab-admin

Nice summer salad. Ingredients: 12 cups water 1 1/2 cups quinoa rinsed 3 cucumbers peeled and cut into cubes 1 red onion cut into cubes 1 tomato diced 1 bunch parsley leaves chopped 2 bunches mint chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 lemon juiced sea salt and pepper to taste … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Cucumbers, Quinoa, Tomatoes

Veggie Kabobs

March 11, 2016 by pab-admin

Great summer eats on the grill.  Refreshing and Delicious!! Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/2 cups of peppers, any color 1 cup of chunked pineapple, fresh or canned 1 cup of zucchini, chopped 1 cup of summer squash, chopped 1 red or sweet onion, chopped 1 to 1 1/2 cup of mushrooms 1 cup cherry tomatoes … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dinner, Lunch, Side dish Tagged: Mushrooms, Peppers, Pineapple, Squash, Tomatoes, Zucchini

Pasta e Fagoli

March 5, 2016 by pab-admin

This recipe we found at Top Secret and switched out the beef with soy crumbles.  Ingredients: 1 13.7 oz package of soy crumbles 1 small onion, diced 1 large carrot, julienned 1 stalk of celery, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 14.5 oz cans of diced tomatoes 1 15 oz kidney beans with liquid … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dinner, Lunch Tagged: Beans, Carrots, Celery, Onions, Tomatoes

Beans and Gnocchi

March 5, 2016 by pab-admin

The gnocchi adds a nice stick to your ribs addition to the beans. Ingredients: 1 Tbl olive oil 1 medium onion chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi 1 can (15oz) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (14 1/2) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained 1 package (6 oz) spinach 1/4 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dinner, Lunch Tagged: Beans, Spinach, Tomatoes

Ratatouille

March 5, 2016 by pab-admin

Seasoned eggplant mixed with several other veggies. Ingredients: 2 Tbl oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large onion, sliced thin 1 medium eggplant, cubed 2 green peppers, coarsely chopped 4 tomatoes, coarsely chopped 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices 1 tsp basil 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp thyme 2 Tbl parsley Directions: In … [Read more…]

Posted in: Side dish, Snacks Tagged: Eggplant, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes, Zucchini
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