Beans with Ground Beef

Beans with Ground Beef

Beans with Ground BeefIngredients1 pound dried pinto beans (or other dried beans)1 medium onion, chopped1 fresh jalapeño, diced2-3 tablespoonSpice Blend (recipe below)salt, to taste (after cooking)½ pound lean ground beef (optional)fresh cilantro (for garnish,...
Curried Lentils

Curried Lentils

Curried LentilsIngredients1½ cup brown lentils1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil1 inch fresh ginger, finely chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 carrot, peeled and chopped1 stalk celery, chopped3 tablespoon mild curry powder4½ cups water or low sodium broth1 zucchini,...
Confetti Risotto Primavera

Confetti Risotto Primavera

Confetti Risotto PrimaveraIngredients4 cups low-sodium chicken broth1 pound skinless chicken breast or thigh pieces, cut into 1 inch chunks1 tablespoon olive oil½ cup onion, chopped1 tablespoon fresh garlic cloves, chopped1 cup red and yellow bell pepper, diced1½ cup...
Garden Fresh Pasta Salad

Garden Fresh Pasta Salad

Garden Fresh Pasta SaladIngredients12 ounce package of whole wheat pasta1 cup fresh green onion, thinly sliced 2 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and chopped or ½ teaspoon garlic powder1 bell pepper, (any color) chopped1 cup fresh tomato, chopped¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon...
Skillet Chicken with Winter Greens

Skillet Chicken with Winter Greens

Skillet Chicken with Winter GreensIngredientsIngredients:2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts (about 1¼ pounds)1 tablespoon olive oil, plus a little more for drizzling greens6 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth, or water1 bunch kale, collards, chard or cabbage,...