Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD: 1 cup uncooked French green lentils/du Puy lentils (about 2 1/2 cups cooked) 3 medium yellow potatoes, diced (about 3 1/2 cups) 1 bunch asparagus, ends broken off and chopped 1/2 medium red onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided handful minced fresh dill, for […]
Tag Archives: Bean Recipes
Spicy Spaghetti Squash with Black Beans
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup cooked black beans 1/2 cup sweet corn, frozen or fresh (organic if possible) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely […]
Falafel Patties
These healthy falafel patties taste great served over a Greek style salad or in a pita with a dab of plain Greek yogurt and lettuce and tomato. Ingredients: • 4 cups steamed and torn collard greens (one bunch) or swiss chard • 1 15.5 ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained • 3 medium to large […]
Sweet Roasted Chick Peas
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp of raw sugar or brown sugar 2 tsp of cinnamon 2 tsp olive oil 2 can chick peas Agave (garnish) Directions: 1. Drain the chickpeas and rinse thoroughly. Toss with sugar, cinnamon, and olive oil. Lay on a cookie sheet and bake at 300 degrees for approximately one hour or until crispy. […]
Spiced Edamame Bean Snack
Edamame is naturally a balanced snack with carbs, protein, fiber and healthy fat. In general, try to buy organic soy products to avoid GMO (genetically modified organisms). Ingredients: • 1lb frozen edamame • 1 clove garlic, minced • ½ Tbsp rice vinegar • 1 Tbsp soy sauce (use GF tamari sauce if preferred) • 2 […]
Hummus Chickpea Wrap
Note: This recipe can be altered to your taste buds, or combined with the Quick Chick Salad– a great way to prevent waste and use leftovers. Ingredients: 1/4 cup Quick Chick Salad 2 tbs. hummus (any flavor, I recommend roasted red pepper) 1/4 cup arugula or spring mix greens 1-2 corn tortillas or 1 rice […]
Quick Chick Salad
Ingredients: • 1/2 cup Garbanzo bean, rinsed (if canned) • 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed (if canned) • 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes • 1/2 cup diced, seeded cucumber • ½ cup Feta Cheese (from sheep milk, preferred) • ¼ cup EVOO • ½ cup Red wine vinegar Tip: Make double portion so you will have […]
Chicken and Spinach Soup
This is a simple soup and you can use 99% of the ready prepared ingredients required for the Chicken Spinach Pot Pies for this delicious soup! Perfect for a cold day, and can be frozen for later use! Ingredients: • 1 Tbsp olive oil • 1 1/4 cups thinly sliced scallions • 1 large garlic […]
Corn and Bean Quinoa Salad with Pumpkin Seeds
Whenever making a quinoa dish, always make a large batch. I use a rice cooker which only takes 2 minutes. Here are some great Quinoa Recipes. Ingredients: 1 cup Quinoa, cooked 1/2 tsp sea salt and pepper (to taste) 1/4 large red onion ½ large bell pepper, diced 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup corn (try to use […]
