If you want something super satisfying or easy for a crowd, try Sweet Potatoes Topped with Black Bean Chili. Add a mixed green salad and call it a delicious meal. Double the amount of chili and you’ll be one happy camper the next day at lunch.
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Flageolet Beans with Rosemary and Thyme (slow cooker)
French flageolet beans are buttery and smooth – and can be hard to find. You may substitute navy beans, but try to find the flageolet. The first night, I served this as a side dish. The next day, I sautéed sliced cooked chicken sausage and added it to the leftovers for a hearty main dish. Using the slow cooker means you don’t have to pre-soak the beans.
Spinach Puffs
Easy, quick, elegant – and a bit indulgent. These puffs are addictive, so watch it! For this recipe, use a standard muffin pan. I imagine these could also be made using a mini tart pan for bite-size appetizer puffs. Either way, they are delicious. I served them with stew as a vegetable and roll in one. They would also make a nice meal on their own with mixed grens or other fresh vegetable side. These puffs can be assembled, wrapped in plastic wrap and then frozen before baking. Simply add a few minutes to the baking time if you bake them from frozen. For recipes, read more…
Lentil Meatballs (no meat!)
These vegetarian meatballs are super hardy and delicious! They taste great dipped in tomato sauce or pesto. They are also great on the run and they make a perfect lunch. For me, they fall into the same “triple threat” category occupied by the Quinoa Patties – simply satisfying super foods! To cook green lentils for this […]
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken
This recipe for Spicy Thai Basil Chicken is like comfort food. It’s great served as a lettuce wrap (and Paleo!). It’s also tasty served in big bowls over quinoa. Ingredients like fish sauce, soy sauce and hot sauce are good pantry staples to keep around for big flavor across a variety of dishes. Double it if you want any leftovers!
Quinoa Patties
I like these patties as a savory breakfast or for lunch or dinner with greens. They also grab and go well if you’re on the run. Quinoa is a complete (gluten-free!) protein, so these little patties seriously satisfy. Here are easy directions for making quinoa. 1 cup of uncooked quinoa yields about 4 cups cooked. Use the search function on our site to find other healthy salads, soups and side dishes featuring quinoa. Enjoy!
Pizza Pie
Yield: 1 9-inch pie ~ 8 pieces This isn’t pizza pie like you get at the pizzeria. This is literally a vegetarian pizza topping as filling in a pie. Oh my. Take the filling and make it yours. This version includes chard, mushrooms and roasted red peppers. You could substitute some of your other favorite […]
Thai Beef Cabbage Cups
Yield: 4 servings This is a delicious and satisfying meal. If you prefer using tortillas instead of cabbage cups, simply use them and top the beef mixture with zesty coleslaw. Yum. This dish contains peanuts for garnish. If there is a known allergy, simply skip them. Ingredients: 2 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided 2 teaspoons minced […]
Dan Dan Noodles
Yield: 4 servings One thing I really love about this recipe is that it uses tahini (sesame paste) as a base for a nutty, spicy, flavorful sauce. You control the heat in this dish with the hot sauce. I use Sriracha, but any will do. And remember – you can freeze fresh ginger. Buy a stick […]
Wild Mushroom Pastitsio
Yield: 6 servings I served this comforting vegetarian casserole with a mixed green salad and these Savory Goat Cheese Toasts. Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 (8-ounce) packages crimini mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon oregano 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 2 eggs 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley […]