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Posted in Vegan on Oct 15th, 2008
This spaghetti squash crossed the Border and boy is it tasty! (It’s also a quick & healthy meal!) & you know me, I’m always looking for another way to use spaghetti squash!
Serves 4
Ingredients:
8″ spaghetti squash
14oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
zest and juice of 1 lime
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
chili powder to taste
2 cups [...]
Posted in Vegan on Oct 1st, 2008
I’m not sure if this dish can actually qualify as a “hash” necessarily, but it sounds a lot cooler and hip than “sweet potatoes with corn and black beans.” Anyway, it’s really delicious and healthy! It’s a great Fall Harvest side dish but can also be a meal… and with the help of the crockpot, [...]
Posted in Vegan on Sep 15th, 2008
These nachos will knock your socks off. A friend of mine recently poo-pooed my healthy baked corn chips and I admit they can be a bit bland without all the oil and salt… but the thing about chips in nachos is they have two functions: to add a ‘crunch’ and to work as a utensil. [...]
Posted in Vegan on Aug 12th, 2008
My favorite part about lasagna is the layers. I purchased these ingredients planning to make traditional veggie enchiladas, but at the last minute, I decided to try something new and have fun with layers!
A special thanks to Jennifer of Veg*n Cooking because without her help I would have been stuck using a enchilada sauce from a can. [...]
Posted in Vegan on May 23rd, 2008
These bean cakes will dazzle anyone they’re served to. Bring them to potlucks and have fans instantly.
Bean Cakes - makes 16-18 cakes
1 16oz can refried vegetarian black beans
1-2 tbsp corn meal
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 tsp cumin (optional)
1/8 tsp cayanne pepper (optional)
pinch or two of sea salt
DIRECTIONS
Preheat 350 F
1. mix the ingredients (using your [...]
Posted in Vegan on May 23rd, 2008
I made this wonderful soup by accident. I threw all the ingredients in my crockpot on a whim one morning as I was headed out the door for a day of snowboarding. I came home cold and hungry and this soup hit the spot.
**If you don’t pre-soak the beans you’ll get a dark purple broth [...]
Posted in Vegan on May 23rd, 2008
The next time you want to clean out your pantry, make this nutritious soup.
5 Bean Vegetable Soup - makes 5 cups
2 cups of beans (kidney, black, white, chickpea & lentils)
4 cups veg broth
2 celery stalks chopped
2 carrots chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1 leek sliced or 1 small onion
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp paprika
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp raw [...]
Posted in Vegan on May 23rd, 2008
A great South of the Border meal that comes together quickly and takes no skill whatsoever to pull off.
Mexican Peppers
serves 2
INGREDIENTS
2 bell peppers
3/4 cup frozen corn
3/4 cup black beans
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp onion flakes
1/2 tsp cumin
3/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup water
cooked rice*
DIRECTIONS
1. preheat 375F
2. cut peppers into boats and clean out insides
3. Heat [...]
Posted in Vegan on May 23rd, 2008
These “burgers” are semi-raw and so good. They also come together in about 5 minutes and you don’t have to use any electricity to make them!
Smashed Black Bean & Avocado Burgers
makes 3 decent sized burgers
1 can or 2 cups cooked black beans, smashed
1 ripe avocado
2-3 tbsp shredded carrot
1/2-1 tsp cumin, thyme, chili powder
pinch sea salt
Mix [...]
Posted in Vegan on May 23rd, 2008
This is not your average “salad.” Sure its crisp and leaves a fresh tasting sensation in your mouth, but with added ingredients like black beans and jalapenos it’s anything but boring or “rabbit food.”
Black Bean Fiesta Salad
makes ~4 cups
1 can or 2 cups cooked black beans, rinsed
1 cup corn
1 large tomato, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and [...]
