Italian Beans

Simple, tasty, filling...what more do you need?

Ingredients:

2Tbsp dried beans

1/2 cup chopped carrot

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/4 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp paprika

Bay leaf

1/2 tsp olive oil

3/4 cup water (add more if needed)

Salt

Pepper

Directions:

Place all ingredients in the baby crock on low until the beans are cooked and tender. Remove the bay leaf before eating.

Vegetable Kugel

The preparation of this takes no time at all, but be aware that the cook time is 45 minutes and it needs every bit of it!  Well worth the time, though. 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped mushroom

1/4 cup shredded greens

1/4 cup cooked spinach

1/4 cup diced carrots

1/4 cup diced tomato

1 egg

1/4 cup yogurt

1Tbsp Nutritional yeast

1/2 tsp paprika

1 tsp parsley

Salt

Pepper

Direction:

Mix ingredients and pour into a baking dish.  Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.

Black Bean and Yam Enchilada

I didn't use any spices other than salt in order to let the flavors of the ingredients come through.  You could add whatever you would like, but I suggest it this way!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cubed roasted yam

1/2 cup cooked black beans

1/2 cup diced tomato

Tortilla

Directions:

Roast the cubed yam in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.  Combine with black beans and tomato and roll in the tortilla.  Put the tortilla seam down in a baking dish, surround with remaining mixture.   Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Black Bean, Squash, Corn Mix Up

DELICIOUS!

Ingredients:

1 cup squash (butternut or delicata) cubed
1/4 cup yam diced
1/4 cup tomato diced
1/2 cup cooked black beans
1/2 cup cooked corn
1/4 cup veggie broth
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4tsp cumin
salt

Directions:

Put the squash, yam, tomato, spices, and broth in a sauce pan and cook until tender.  Add the black beans and corn and heat through.  Serve with tortilla chips or polenta.

Eggplant and Tofu Bake

One word...delicious.  Preparation was simple and the result is scrumptious!

Ingredients:

1 cup eggplant, approx. 4 slices

2Tbsp nutritional yeast

1oz. Firm tofu

1/2 cup tomato diced

1/2 tsp basil

1 tsp parsley

Salt

Pepper

Cheese to top

Directions:

Broil eggplant slices 5 minutes each side.  

Mix nutritional yeast, tofu, seasonings, and enough water to make a paste. Layer the eggplant, paste, tomato in a baking dish and top with cheese and s dusting of seasoning.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Pea Pancakes

Unusual, but easy peasy to prepare and pretty tasty!

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked peas

1 egg

Bit of cornflour to thicken, if necessary

Salt 

Pepper

Directions:

All ingredients go in the food processor or blender.  Whir until smooth.  Don't add too much cornflour because you don't want the pancake to be too dry.  Pan fry until lightly browned on each side.

Crock Pot Sloppy J's

These were an interesting texture, but definitely the flavor of the more recognized "Sloppy Joe."
I served mine on baked polenta, but a bun would surely suffice, the recipe makes plenty to make it sloppy!

Ingredients:

1/3 cup dried split peas

1/4 cup diced tomato

1/4 tomato paste

1/2 cup vegetable broth

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp parsley

1/2 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp cumin

Salt

Directions:

Put all ingredients in the baby crock on low.