Speedy Creole Bean Stew
2 cups bouillon
1 16-ounce bag frozen onion-pepper mix
1 bag baby spinach leaves (or use frozen spinach)
1 teaspoon liquid smoke seasoning
1 teaspoon Cajun spice mix
pinch...
Spaghetti Squash with Ratatouille Sauce
1 spaghetti squash, cooked
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup bouillon
1 eggplant, cubed
1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, undrained, chopped
1 tablespoon...
Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
1 spaghetti squash, cooked
1/2 pound shrimp
3 tablespoons fish sauce (optional, see note)
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 small hot chile,...
Smoky Bean Pot
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green peppers, chopped
2 cups bouillon
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons mild paprika
pinch cayenne, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon liquid...
Savoy Cabbage with Lentils
The wrinkly leaves of savoy cabbage give this lentil dish an interesting texture. You can make it with regular cabbage, too. Serve as part...
Roumanian Crock Pot Stew
2 onions, halved lengthwise, then sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, cut in bite-size strips
1 green pepper, cut in bite-size strips
1 eggplant, cut...
Red Pepper Stew
1/2 cup red lentils
2 onions, chopped
3 cups bouillon
6 medium or 4 large red bell peppers, cut in 1/2" chunks
1 teaspoon oregano or marjoram
1/2 teaspoon...
Roasted Veggie Bean Pot
4 cups roasted vegetables
1 cup bouillon or white wine
2 cups canned tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
pinch cayenne or Tabasco...
Quinoa with Eggplant
Note: Quinoa is a whole grain that is quick to cook, so you can prepare it while you do the rest of the recipe...
Quick Moroccan Vegetable Stew
2 cups bouillon
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1 bag frozen onion-pepper mix
1 bag frozen mixed vegetables (i.e., broccoli, carrots & cauliflower)
1 28-ounce can Italian plum...
Portobello Mushroom Casserole
2 large onions, cut in 1/2-1"pieces
2 cups baby red potatoes, or 2 large red potatoes, cut in 1/2-1" cubes
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups bouillon
1...
Pink Beans and Brown Rice
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, cut in 1/2" chunks
1/2 cup bouillon
1 tablespoon mild chili powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon Tabasco...
Pepper-Potato Casserole
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups bouillon
1 red bell pepper, cut in 1" chunks
1 green bell pepper, cut in 1" chunks
4 medium...
Mushroom Mix Curry
4 medium red potatoes, cut in chunks
2 cups bouillon
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon mild curry powder
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
pinch cayenne, to taste
1...
Michael’s Eggplant Sauce for Whole Grains or Pasta
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced (more is fine)
1 large eggplant, cut in 1/2"...
Mexican Vegetable Stew
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, sliced
1 sweet red pepper, cut in strips
1 green pepper, cut in strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups bouillon
1 teaspoon ground...
Marge’s Lentil Sauce for Whole Grains
This is a "spaghetti" sauce you can feed to the whole family. It's been known to fool children, teenagers and vegetable skeptics with its...
Harlan’s Dad’s Chili
1 onion, chopped
1 16-ounce can pinto beans, drained
1 16-ounce can kidney beans, drained
1 16-ounce can northern beans, drained
4 veggie burgers, broken into bite size...
Green Bean Curry
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons curry powder
pinch cayenne, or to taste
3 cups bouillon
6 medium potatoes, cut in bite-size pieces
1...
Gabe’s Famous Bean-Eggplant-Tomato Casserole – Quick Version
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 green peppers, chopped
2 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoon fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons. dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh...
Firehouse Chili (with Oatmeal)
Oatmeal gives a meaty consistency to this tasty, easy and healthful chili.
1 onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper (red or green), chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2...
Fastest Beans and Rice
1 16-ounce can black beans, undrained
2 cups cooked brown rice or other cooked whole grains*
1 teaspoon mild chili powder
pinch cayenne, to taste (optional)
2 teaspoons...
Easy Veggie Burger Chili
4 frozen veggie burgers
1 16-ounce bag frozen pepper-onion mix
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 16-ounce can pink beans
1 16-ounce can chick peas
2 cups frozen corn
1...
Creole Sauce for Whole Grains
I can't claim that this is authentic Creole cooking, but it's a delicious sauce. If you're an okra fan, you'll love it. If you're...
Chuckwagon Beans
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup canned tomato sauce
1 teaspoon bouillon granules or 1 bouillon cube
2 tart apples, cored and cut into bite-size...
Chafing Dish (or Crockpot) Chili
Winter parties call for a huge pot of chili with all the trimmings!
2 large onions, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons mild...
Castaway Stew
2 onions, chopped
2 cups bouillon
3 sweet potatoes, cut in 1/2" dice
1 small head cabbage, cored and shredded
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
1-2 jalapeno chiles, seeded...
