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 16-ounce bag frozen pepper-onion mix 1 16-ounce bag frozen corn-black bean mix 1/2 pound button...
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" cubes (skin on) 1 28-ounce can tomatoes 1 6-ounce can tomato paste 1 16-ounce can condensed tomato soup...
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 cumin 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/4 teaspoon red pepper...
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 meaty texture. 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped or crushed 1 bay leaf 1 dried hot pepper, crumbled (about 1/2 teaspoon...
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 pieces, or 2 cups soy burger crumbles (see note below) 2 cups salsa (use your favorite brand, hot...
Grecian Garbanzo Stew
2 onions, chopped 1/2 cup bouillon 2 carrots, sliced 1 28-oz. can Italian plum tomatoes, undrained 1 tablespoon Greek Spice Blend (or 2 teaspoons oregano plus 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind) pinch cayenne, or to taste 1 bunch broccoli, stems diced and florets broken...
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 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, chopped 3 cups green beans (fresh or frozen) in 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 thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 bay leaves 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste 2...
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 bouillon cubes or 2 teaspoons bouillon granules 1 cup water 1 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes,...
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 bouillon granules (optional) 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley or cilantro Combine all ingredients,...