Shakshuka

A different dish to try in the summer time when you don't want to heat up the kitchen.  Quite good!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup diced tomato

1/4 cup diced red pepper

1/4 cup diced mushroom

3/4 cup tomato sauce

1 egg

1/4 cup cooked white beans

1/4 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp turmeric

Salt 

Pepper

Pinch of basil 

Directions:

Sautée the red pepper, tomato, and spices with a bit of oil in a small sauce pan until the pepper is tender.  Add the tomato sauce, mushroom, and beans.  Mix well.  Crack the egg into the center.  Cover and simmer until the egg white is firm, 8-10 minutes.

Fiesta Fry Pan

A great combination of veggies!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup diced yellow squash

1/2 cup diced tomato

1/2 cup corn

1/2 cup cooked pinto beans

1/4 cup cooked quinoa

1/4 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp paprika

Salt

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a skillet and sautée with a bit of oil.  When the squash is tender, remove from heat.  Plate and serve!

Dilled Corn and Pea Pods

This was made with fresh pea pods and fresh dill from my garden!  I do adore summer.  However, it could be done with dried dill and pea pods from other people's gardens and taste just as good.  

Ingredients:

1/2 cup corn

1/4 cup pea pods, trimmed

1 ounce tofu

3 sprigs fresh dill or 1 tsp dried

Directions:

Mix the dill, tofu, and a bit of water to make a thick sauce.  Mix the corn and pea pods and toss with the sauce.  Serve and eat!

Spinach and Tomato Quesadilla

 I cannot wait for garden fresh tomatoes for this recipe! 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped spinach

1/2 cup diced tomato

Tortilla

Salt 

Pepper

Directions:

Mix the spinach and tomato and spice to your taste.   Warm in the microwave about 1 minute.  Spread on the tortilla and sear on each side until lightly browned.

Zucchini Sketti

 I purchase and cook spaghetti squash early in the season, then I freeze it to enjoy in the off-season.  Because of that, this dish is a quick throw together!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup diced zucchini

1/4 cup diced mushrooms

1 cup cooked spaghetti squash

1/4 cup tomato sauce

Salt

Pepper

Directions:

Mix ingredients.  Heat in the microwave. Serve and eat!!

Avocado Pizza

There are so many ways to create a pizza without tomato sauce.  This one is especially good!

Ingredients:

1/4 avocado

1 ounce tofu

Tortilla

Directions:

Mix the tofu and avocado into a thick sauce using a bit of water.   Bake the tortilla so it's crisp.  Spread the sauce on the tortilla and top with veggies of your choice.

  

Thai Fried Quinoa

I don't like my food really spicy, especially in hot weather.  Feel free to add more curry to this if you want a little more fire!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup cooked quinoa 

1 cup green beans

1/4 cup chopped red pepper 

1 ounce firm tofu cubed

1/4 tsp curry powder 

Pinch of ginger powder

Salt

Directions:

Mix all ingredients and sautée with a bit of oil until beans are just tender.