Parmesan Roasted Broccoli & Peppers
1. Preheat the oven to 450 F. 2. Line a baking sheet with foil (for easy clean up). 3. Spread broccoli florets and peppers evenly on baking sheet and drizzle with oil. (Then use your clean hands to mix...
View ArticleLentil Taco Salad
1. Fill a medium-sized sauce pan about 3/4 full of water and bring it to a boil. 2. Dump the lentils into the boiling water and bring it back to a boil. Then, turn it down and simmer for 30 minutes. 3....
View ArticleEasy Cumin Refried Beans
In a medium saucepan over medium heat add olive oil, onion and garlic. Let the mixture bloom for 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock, cumin, garlic salt and pepper. Bring this mixture to a simmer. Add the...
View ArticleProtein-Packed Lentil Stew
Note: Rinse or pick through your lentils if their package instruction says to do so. Set aside. Chop chicken into bite sized pieces, put it into a bowl and season with a pinch of each seasoning. Heat 1...
View ArticleBlack Bean Enchiladas with Avocado Sauce
Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C/Gas Mark 5). In a food processor, blitz the pickled jalapeno and garlic together, then add the avocado, vegetable stock, sour cream and salt and pepper to taste. Process...
View ArticleLentil & Kidney Bean Tacos
In a large cast iron skillet add oil, onions, and garlic. Cook over medium high heat for 2 minutes, then add in chicken stock and spices. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering add the lentils, reduce heat,...
View ArticleMexican Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray. Lay peppers into dish (cut side up) and toss peppers into the oven for 15 minutes, until tender/crisp. Meanwhile, in a large...
View ArticleVegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Prepare the peanut dipping sauce in a small bowl by whisking together all the ingredients until smooth and thoroughly combined. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to use,...
View ArticleBrown Rice & Bean Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Preheat oven to 450ºF. On a baking sheet place peppers and cook for 15 minutes until crisp/tender. Remove from oven once cooked. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium high heat add oil, onions, and...
View ArticleOven “Fried” Falafel
Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and mash them with a potato masher or fork. They should still be a little chunky. Stir in the cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, flour, cayenne and cilantro. Season...
View ArticleStovetop Pinto Beans
Sort through dried pinto beans to remove any “bad” beans then rinse them well. Place in a heavy stock pot and cover the beans with water by at least 2 inches. Chop bacon and add it into the pan. Bring...
View ArticleSlow-Cooker Red Beans
1. The night before you want to eat, rinse the dried beans and place them in a large bowl. Add in the chicken stock and soak overnight in the refrigerator. 2. In the morning, place the ham hock or...
View ArticleWarm Lebanese Lentils
Measure out your lentils, place them in a fine mesh strainer or colander, and rinse with cold water. Sort through the lentils to pick out any stones or debris which may be left behind. Place the rinsed...
View ArticleButternut Squash & Kale Tostadas
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Peel butternut squash, remove seeds and cut the flesh into small cubes. Toss with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and...
View ArticleMoroccan Spiced Lentils
1. Soak lentils in water. It does not have to be for long, just pour water over the cup of lentils right before starting to make this dish and let sit until ready to use. 2. Saute onion in oil on low...
View ArticleCurry Lentils with an Egg
1. Heat the olive oil in a medium/large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, stir, and cook a few minutes until the onion is softened. 2. Add the lentils, split peas and stock and stir. Stir in...
View ArticleHomemade Refried Beans
Rinse dried beans and pick through, making sure to rid of any hard pieces. Place in large pot and cover with water. Bring beans and water to boil. Reduce to simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. When bean are...
View ArticleRed Beans and Rice
For the beans, combine all ingredients in a large pot except salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, covered, and stirring occasionally, for about 1 ½ hours. Remove turkey leg and shred...
View ArticleVegetarian Chili
Combine all of the chili seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. In a large/deep pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot add your garlic, onions and green bell peppers. Let them...
View ArticleAloo Gobi
1. Heat oil in large (12″ or larger) skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to soften. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. 2. Add potatoes and water. Cover,...
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