Category Archives: BEANS – GRAINS

Increase Kidney Health

Increase intake of healthy fluid Water is vital for the efficient functioning of the body. It not only maintains the health but also benefits the kidney to recover if suffering from any damage. Moreover, consuming it in the required amount helps clear kidney urea, sodium, and different toxins. It is essential to eliminate them outContinueContinue reading “Increase Kidney Health”

My New Favorite T.V. Snack

It’s hard to imagine, once tasting these Multi Grain Cheerios that they’re gluten-free. And also animal-free. Never having been a fan of morning cereal with milk, these lightly crispy circles make a great snack, whether sitting at the computer or watching television, they nourish and fill, but they don’t overfill. One and a third cupsContinueContinue reading “My New Favorite T.V. Snack”

Baked Bean Cracker Canapes

When you feel like cheese and crackers but have no cheese. Or when you want no-cheese to be the theme. Baked beans on a cracker topped with prepared horseradish and/or a spot of mustard satisfies as much or guess what, even more than the traditional you know what!! Makes as many as you want UseContinueContinue reading “Baked Bean Cracker Canapes”

Forbidden Rice Cuban Beans

FORBIDDEN CUBAN BEANS AND RICE Black forbidden rice known for it’s toughness combined with cut string beans, Seasoned Cuban Style Black Beans, Campbell’s condensed tomato soup, Poupon mustard and seasonings. Makes 8 cups 4 c. water 1 t. salt 1 c. FORBIDDEN RICE – black – by LOTUS FOODS 3 c. froz. cut green beansContinueContinue reading “Forbidden Rice Cuban Beans”

French Roast Stove-Top Baked Beans

FRENCH ROAST STOVE-TOP BAKED BEANS What started out as a quick bean recipe turned into a slow stove-top roast. Perfect! Serve on a buffet or as the main dish or in a sandwich or soft taco, or in a soup bowl topped with animal-free blue cheese dressing or a dab of mustard! They’re cheap andContinueContinue reading “French Roast Stove-Top Baked Beans”

Tomato Apricot Chili

TOMATO APRICOT CHILI Sauteed green pepper, onion, cabbage in extra virgin olive oil with coriander, curry and cumin. The sauce part contains tomatoes, pinto beans and apricots. Boiled tofu in turmeric and roasted peppers are the meaty part. Makes enough for a small gathering, A guaranteed ice-breaker for any event! Makes 15 cups  First theContinueContinue reading “Tomato Apricot Chili”

Lilly’s Michigan Made Vegetarian Beans

Lilly likes these beans right out of the can. But today we made a meal with them using green beans and tofu. Added a little seasoning and vegan yeast with Balsamic vinegar and she was good to go! You like to feed your dog canned dog food? Well sometimes we do too. It’s what’s inContinueContinue reading “Lilly’s Michigan Made Vegetarian Beans”

Baked Bean Corn Chowder low fat

BAKED BEAN CORN CHOWDER low fat Most diners wouldn’t expect soup made from canned products to taste this good. Maybe it’s the combination of walnut and flax oil with the skin and pith of a minneola orange and the San Marzano tomatoes, the herbs and spices and high quality veggies and beans that make itContinueContinue reading “Baked Bean Corn Chowder low fat”

THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY MEAL CHALLENGE

YOU FOUND IT. RIGHT HERE! The challenge I gave myself was to create a delicious, satisfying, exciting, new yet familiar, holiday meal. 7 Dietary Restrictions  ANIMAL-FREE. GLUTEN-FREE. BREAD-FREE. PLANT MEAT AND DAIRY FREE. SOY-FREE. LOW FAT. Well, I did it. And you can do it too! Here it is! APPLE CRANBERRY BLACK BEAN SALSA It’sContinueContinue reading “THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY MEAL CHALLENGE”

Turkey Noodle Hot Salsa

TURKEY NOODLE HOT SALSA Talk about a unique way to use Tofurky Oven-Roasted Deli Slices! Make noodles out of them, right out of the box. Mix them with salsa and cheese, herbs and spices, heat till warm, then serve as a dip or spread! Hot here means temperature not Scofield Scale heat. Makes 5 cupsContinueContinue reading “Turkey Noodle Hot Salsa”

My Hummus Mayo

MY Hummus Mayo A thick, rich, creamy hummus mayo. The density requires less on a sandwich, thus saves calories. Save even more calories plus fat by adding beans. Super creamy makes the palate difference in this hummus turned into mayo! Makes 2 cups 15.5 oz. can Great Northern Beans, drained into cup for the liquid,ContinueContinue reading “My Hummus Mayo”

One Week Flatten Stomach Challenge

https://youtu.be/ap4QGOU5zHo TAKE THE POWER TRIFECTA DRINK CHALLENGE How difficult can it be? 2 CUPS WARM WATER 2 T. LEMON JUICE (fresh is best but bottled is okay as long as sugar-free) 1 T. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR 1- Combine in glass and drink on empty stomach upon rising. 2- I guess the rest is up toContinueContinue reading “One Week Flatten Stomach Challenge”

Mango Kraut Beans

MANGO KRAUT BEANS Bourbon beans with mango, roasted pepper and green beans. Ops, almost forgot the sauerkraut. What a pairing! All the way around spells success! And it’s fat-free! Sink your teeth into that one. The chew alone is worth the effort. Makes 7 cups 22 oz. can BUSH’S GRILLIN’ BEANS Bourbon And Brown SugarContinueContinue reading “Mango Kraut Beans”

Spicy Lima Bean Corn Chili fat-free

Spicy Lima Bean Corn Chili fat-free Spicy as in spice not heat. You adjust the heat for your tastes. Serve plain or over pasta. Great either way. No slicing and dicing – just open containers. I’m not tied to the brands; it’s what I had on hand. The entire dish has a fatty feel withoutContinueContinue reading “Spicy Lima Bean Corn Chili fat-free”

Asparagus Black Bean Potato Soup fat-free

ASPARAGUS BLACK BEAN POTATO SOUP fat-free Kraft dried Minute Tapioca creates the fatty mouth feel in this hearty fat-free soup. Sporting an elegantly artistic flavor arrangement, I’d say it’s an exciting blend of Indian, Spanish, Italian and French! Makes 7 cups 14.5 oz. can cut asparagus including liquid 15 oz. can peas including liquid fromContinueContinue reading “Asparagus Black Bean Potato Soup fat-free”

Stuffed Cabbage With Sauerkraut Beans Greens

STUFFED CABBAGE WITH SAUERKRAUT BEANS GREENS A simple dish using few ingredients that tastes like it took hours to cook. Eat plain or serve with a salad or fresh cooked carrots! Applesauce also works! These frozen turnip greens were good – saves a lot of prep time too! Sauerkraut doesn’t always have to be eatenContinueContinue reading “Stuffed Cabbage With Sauerkraut Beans Greens”

Apricot Barbecue Bean Salad

APRICOT BARBECUE BEAN SALAD Off the planet delicious! And satisfying! I am in love with this salad! Few ingredients, easy to make salad! You can take it anywhere! Makes 5-1/2 cups F-FC ClipBoard: (o.5 grams fat in 1/2 cup beans = fat-free to me in the context of the entire recipe) 22 oz. can BUSH’SContinueContinue reading “Apricot Barbecue Bean Salad”

Antipasto Veggie Bowl

ANTIPASTO VEGGIE BOWL  A lot of broth or gravy isn’t always required in what otherwise might be called a soup. Roasted artichokes and black olives highlight this veggie bowl of sauteed pepper, onion, celery and cabbage. Combine with garbanzo and kidney beans, sweet corn and tomatoes. Seasoned simply with smoked paprika, dry mustard and turmeric.ContinueContinue reading “Antipasto Veggie Bowl”

Butter Bean Hummus

BUTTER BEAN HUMMUS Butter Bean and tofu are the base which increase the protein content in this nutritious snack food dip/spread aka mayo substitute. Roasted red peppers, tarragon, garlic, vegan yeast and extra virgin olive oil (not much) enhances flavor and texture worthy of a celebratory event. Makes 6 cups 2, 12 oz. pkg. extraContinueContinue reading “Butter Bean Hummus”

AFC Purple Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS)

AFC Purple Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS) Another fabulous cabbage soup, hitting all the right notes. Weight reduction or not, I love cabbage soup – ala Sharon! Makes a lot 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 lb. baby carrots, cut into 3/8 inch cubes 8 oz. fresh white button mushrooms, washed and sliced 2ContinueContinue reading “AFC Purple Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS)”

Fresh Corn And Veggie Pot

FRESH CORN AND VEGGIE POT No added fat is fat-free to me. Okay, so soy beans have some fat, but it’s negligible. Considering there’s no fat in this dish, it surprised me how filling it was. Tasty too! Makes 19  cups INGREDIENTS: 8-10 fresh ears butter sugar corn, shucked and properly cleaned, Place in potContinueContinue reading “Fresh Corn And Veggie Pot”

Leftover Rice

Sometimes simple tastes so good. I’ve been missing rice for a while. Peas too, been missing them. The fresh tomato add-on creates a juicy component to this simple rice. Nice! Makes 7 cups 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 lg. sweet onion, peeled and diced 1 green pepper, cored and cut into bite sizeContinueContinue reading “Leftover Rice”

Matcha Quinoa Jasmine Rice

MATCHA QUINOA JASMINE RICE Jasmine rice and Toasted Quinoa make a great texture match. I’m using it often lately. What you add later is up to you. This time we start with Matcha Green Tea Powder to flavor the grains. Then we top each serving with Tomato Mushroom Sauce followed by a very traditional friedContinueContinue reading “Matcha Quinoa Jasmine Rice”

Christmas Chili

CHRISTMAS CHILI Obviously this chili is cooked, yet it tastes so fresh. I wonder why? “Very good”, Steve said. “Very French”. Serve by itself or over orecchiette (hat shaped pasta). Over rice too! It’s all good. The “very” categorizes it as special! And yes, it’s even low-fat. It didn’t have to be; that’s just theContinueContinue reading “Christmas Chili”

Apple Cranberry Black Bean Salsa

APPLE CRANBERRY BLACK BEAN SALSA It’s Thanksgiving or any other holiday, so why not ratchet up your old favorites with a twist of new? Cranberry and apple in salsa?  Why not? Take this dip with you to any gathering. Volunteer for the dip detail. You will change people’s taste buds forever. From now on theyContinueContinue reading “Apple Cranberry Black Bean Salsa”

Baby Lentil Matcha Green Tea Soup fat free

BABY LENTIL MATCHA GREEN TEA SOUP w/gravy option – fat free A simple lentil soup with complex seasoning profiles and a Green Matcha Tea boost! Nutrient dense and fat free walks this keeper all the way to the animal-free food bank! Apple cider and carrot juice, smoked paprika and curry are a few of theContinueContinue reading “Baby Lentil Matcha Green Tea Soup fat free”

Baked Apples With Quinoa Apple Pine Nut Stuffing low fat

  BAKED APPLES WITH QUINOA APPLE PINE NUT STUFFING low fat If you don’t want to do the apples, that’s just as fine. Serve stuffing from stove-top as is. Perfect either way! However, the apples do add a festive touch to a festive holiday! And they’re easier than pie to make! Serves 6   ReferContinueContinue reading “Baked Apples With Quinoa Apple Pine Nut Stuffing low fat”

Gluten-Free Quinoa Apple Pine Nut Stuffing low fat

QUINOA APPLE PINE NUT STUFFING low fat This is my gluten-free, bread-free, animal-free, low-fat stuffing. It’s made stove-top, so you don’t take up room in the oven while roasting veggies, plant-meat roasts etc. How can nutrient-dense tastes so good? Because you know who engineered it that way! Makes almost 7 cups 2 T. extra virginContinueContinue reading “Gluten-Free Quinoa Apple Pine Nut Stuffing low fat”

Asparagus And Edamame Fried Rice

ASPARAGUS AND EDAMAME FRIED RICE Red and white rice pan-fried with red onion and celery. Mixed with RED FORK Asparagus Skillet Sauce, then tossed with asparagus and edamame. Served with a Smoky Russian Dressing! Makes 9-1/2 cups Rice: 1 c. red rice, washed and drained 1-1/4 c. Golden Canilla par boiled long grain white rice,ContinueContinue reading “Asparagus And Edamame Fried Rice”

Collards In Mustard Cider Sauce fat-free

COLLARDS IN MUSTARD CIDER SAUCE fat-free There aren’t many sauces you can make fat-free that will stand up against the fatted version. This is one of them. All added flavors and textures compliment the greens and vice versa. I just happened to have cider on hand, because it’s Fall in America where I happily live.ContinueContinue reading “Collards In Mustard Cider Sauce fat-free”

PICKLED BEETS

PICKLED BEETS fat-free You don’t have to go through the entire canning process to make pickled beets. Prep, cook, place in a jar and refrigerate to use as wanted. Here we add sweet onion strips and sweet red pepper. Then as we use the beets, we add other ingredients to the pickling jar, such asContinueContinue reading “PICKLED BEETS”

Fried Veggie Rice

FRIED VEGGIE RICE Hey, the Chinese don’t tell me how to cook in my own home. They fry the rice; I fry the veggies and season the water the rice gets cooked in. It reduces calories and minimizes a big mess in the frying pan. I don’t care if it’s not the way the AsiansContinueContinue reading “Fried Veggie Rice”

8 High-Protein Vegetables

8 High-Protein Vegetables Slabs of meat don’t have to be the only protein-rich items on your dinner plate. Check out which vegetables provide the protein boost you’re looking for. Stephanie Smith And Krissy Kendall, PhD August 25, 2017 No, we’re not talking about sprinkling your greens with a scoop of protein powder or chasing thoseContinueContinue reading “8 High-Protein Vegetables”

Refried Beans @El Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant = Diet food

Okay, we all like to eat out, probably more than eating in. Some were raised that way, others wished they were. You don’t have to cook, clean dishes, argue with your family, everybody’s happy. But it doesn’t even matter if sometimes we experience bad or rough or not so great times when eating out -ContinueContinue reading “Refried Beans @El Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant = Diet food”

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 26

7/31/2018 TUESDAY Day 26 Weigh-In = Friday Total Calories = 883.8 Total Fat grams = 11.21 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 11% CONSUMPTION: 16 oz. filtered water – cal/fat 0 w/shot of apple cider vinegar 3 dates – Cal. 49.8, Fat 0g 1 oz. roasted tofu – Cal. 26, Fat 1.5g SALAD: w/ 1/4 c.ContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 26”

HOSTESS Classic Wheat = Diet Food

There’s a Walgreen’s store a block away from us. I needed bread and didn’t want to walk all the way to the grocery and knew Walgreen’s sold something that looked like bread.  I stopped buying Hostess decades ago and didn’t even know they made bread. Well, this is pretty good for a light sandwich, whichContinueContinue reading “HOSTESS Classic Wheat = Diet Food”

AFC Spaghetti Mushroom Alfredo – for Steve

AFC SPAGHETTI MUSHROOM ALFREDO for Steve If someone wants to occasionally indulge in a higher calorie and fat dish, plus they want large or extra-large portions, I’d say take this one, for a sky-high experience! That was Steve’s Request. Lots of happy sounds were heard while he savored this meal. The Animal-Free Chef at yourContinueContinue reading “AFC Spaghetti Mushroom Alfredo – for Steve”

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 15

7/20/2018 FRIDAY Day 15 Weigh-In = 157 lbs. Total Calories = 1342.5 Total Fat grams = 20.6 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 14% CONSUMPTION: 17.5 oz. can coconut water – Cal. 100, Fat 0g w/ 1/2 t. beet root powder, 1/2 t. baking soda, 1/4 t. malic acid, 1/4 t. taurine powder, 1/2 fresh lemonContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 15”

CHILILESS CHILI

CHILILESS CHILI This is one mean meaty chili. Low fat, but you wouldn’t know it by the fatty chew of the beefless ground. Gardein nailed it. So what if we leave out the chilis. It stands on its own with garlic, coriander and fennel in a green pepper, onion and mushroom tomato sauce. Makes 12-1/2ContinueContinue reading “CHILILESS CHILI”

Tomato Corn Curry Rice

TOMATO CORN CURRY RICE Ever wonder what to do with fresh corn-on–the-cob besides eating it straight from the cob? I did, and this tomato corn curry rice is what I came up with. Super simple. Super tasty. Light and refreshing! Makes 8 cups rice and 6 cups tomato corn 3-1/2 c. water 2 t. saltContinueContinue reading “Tomato Corn Curry Rice”

AFC Greens And Beans Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS)

AFC GREENS AND BEANS CABBAGE WEIGHT REDUCTION SOUP ( WRS) Some of us would prefer some options for the Weight Reduction Soup (WRS). When we tire of one soup, there’s another style, just as tasty and effective in weight control, to peak the interest of our palate! This WRS does that! Makes 38 cups 20ContinueContinue reading “AFC Greens And Beans Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS)”

AFC 5 SPICE Tomato Soup

AFC 5 SPICE TOMATO BEAN SOUP Fat-Free and still delicious! Cabbage, celery and carrots combined with Roman beans in a spicy tomato sauce. Salsa and fresh lime give it an extra kick and AFC 5 SPICE ramps up the flavor profile! Makes 11-1/2 cups 2 lg. celery stalks, cut crosswise into 3/8 inch wide piecesContinueContinue reading “AFC 5 SPICE Tomato Soup”

Asian Barbecue Bean Soup

ASIAN BARBECUE BEAN SOUP Can a barbecue bean soup really be Asian? Tastes like Asian to me. Maybe it’s the sesame oil. Maybe it’s the fresh garlic and ginger. Maybe it’s the barbecue in the beans. Maybe it’s all the ingredients combined. Steve picked out the ingredients and I made the soup per his request.ContinueContinue reading “Asian Barbecue Bean Soup”

Skinny Dirty Rice

SKINNY DIRTY RICE What to do with the water you soak your almonds in and the skins you pop from the nuts? Make this original rice, skins and dirty water recipe! Fat-Free too!  Makes 12-1/2 cups 5 c. soaking liquid from parboiled raw almonds 1 T. pink Himalayan salt 1/4 t. fine grind black pepperContinueContinue reading “Skinny Dirty Rice”

Pink Lentil Cream

PINK LENTIL CREAM Serve as an elegant first course appetizer soup, use as gravy or as thickener/flavor enhancer for other sauces instead of cornstarch/flour and bouillon. Easy, cheap and super smooth! Makes 4 cups 2 c. washed pink lentils 4 c. water 1 t. pink Himalayan salt fresh grind black pepper to taste 2/3 c.ContinueContinue reading “Pink Lentil Cream”

AFRICAN CRICKET CHILI – therapeutic too

AFRICAN CRICKET CHILI – therapeutic too A ‘Cure Whatever Ails You’ Soup. Or at least you’ll think you’re cured. Hibiscus, lavender, black forbidden rice with lots of veggies, herbs and spice makes the alternative cricket tastes especially nice! MAKES 24 cups Make the black rice > 2 c. black forbidden rice, rinsed till water runsContinueContinue reading “AFRICAN CRICKET CHILI – therapeutic too”

Donkey Apple Bean Salad

DONKEY APPLE BEAN SALAD Who would think something so simple could be so good? It’s fat-free and it’s going to be a staple lunch dish in my house for a long time! 1 Serving 1 red apple, cored and cut into cubes – use green if you like 1/2 c. BUSH’S Bean Pot Vegetarian BakedContinueContinue reading “Donkey Apple Bean Salad”

BEANS AND THE LONGEVITY FACTOR

MY TAKE-AWAY >  You don’t have to eat prefermented food, such as sauerkraut and yogurt. All you have to do is eat raw foods that when ingested will naturally ferment in your digestive tract. You don’t need to take probiotics, because when you eat the raw food, the body naturally produces the probiotics. When youContinueContinue reading “BEANS AND THE LONGEVITY FACTOR”

WILD PUMPKIN SEED RICE

WILD PUMPKIN SEED RICE A simple, nutritious and tasty rice dish made with white and wild rice with a pumpkin seed crumble add. Seasoned with turmeric, mustard and rosemary – a little sweet, a little sour and a little vegan yeast to give a hint of cheese. Garnished with fresh tarragon leaves! Makes 12 cupsContinueContinue reading “WILD PUMPKIN SEED RICE”

FAT-FREE BAKED BEAN & ROASTED TOMATO SOUP

FAT-FREE BAKED BEAN & ROASTED TOMATO SOUP Bush’s Beans proves that you don’t need fat nor oil to enjoy good tasting baked beans, and you don’t need it in a soup either! Makes 7-1/2 cups 15.25 oz. can whole kernel corn including liquid 28 oz. can Dei Fratelli Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes (substitute diced orContinueContinue reading “FAT-FREE BAKED BEAN & ROASTED TOMATO SOUP”

TRICOLOR TOASTED QUINOA SOUP

TRICOLOR TOASTED QUINOA SOUP Color overload – just what your system wanted! Great flavor, texture. Freezes well. Fat-free too! Easy to make. Long shelf life in back of refrigerator. Breakfast, lunch or dinner – it works for me! Makes 14 cups 10 c. water 1 lb. baby carrots 2 c. sliced celery 1-1/2 lbs. freshContinueContinue reading “TRICOLOR TOASTED QUINOA SOUP”

BRAMI SNACKING LUPINI BEANS

A Superfood Entrepreneur Shares His Tips For Selling An Unfamiliar Product Aaron Gatti, the founder of BRAMI, a high-protein, healthy snack food of pickled lupini beans, is capitalizing on the rising popularity of plant-based foods as he introduces an unfamiliar product to the American audience. Aaron Gatti first got introduced to lupini beans as aContinueContinue reading “BRAMI SNACKING LUPINI BEANS”

GYPTIAN RICE

GYPTIAN RICE White and wild rices, cashews and raisins seasoned with garlic, saffron and mint. Served with orange zest, and a maple syrup and extra virgin olive oil drizzle! Takes me someplace I haven’t been before and I like it. Steve loves it. Elegant, he remarked. And delicious! Mostly fat-free! Makes 14 cups 4-3/4 c.ContinueContinue reading “GYPTIAN RICE”

RED VELVET SOUP

RED VELVET SOUP Wow. Nice. Nice. Nice. Restaurant friendly! Mostly fat-free! Who would of thought that lima beans and beets could taste so good? Makes 4-1/4 cups 2 c. water 2 c. froz. lima beans 15 oz. can whole beets, including liquid 1/2 sm. yellow onion, coarsely cut 10-3/4 oz. can condensed tomato soup 1ContinueContinue reading “RED VELVET SOUP”

ORANGE TEMPEH WITH SAFFRON RICE

ORANGE TEMPEH WITH SAFFRON RICE Tempeh marinated in Orange Barbecue Sauce. Sautéed with onion, celery, red cabbage and fresh spinach. Served over saffron rice and garnished with cilantro and lime wedge! Tempeh makes 3-1/2 cups; rice makes 5 cups Saffron Rice: 2 c. water 1 t. sea salt 1 pinch saffron threads 2 t. liquidContinueContinue reading “ORANGE TEMPEH WITH SAFFRON RICE”

FRESH LIME AND CURRY RICE

FRESH LIME AND CURRY RICE We add the fresh lime after the rice is cooked in curry. Then add the fresh basil. A simple fat-free lunch or late night snack. Steve eats it with a little ketchup or barbecue sauce and loves it! Makes 6 cups 2-1/4 c. water 2 t. sea salt 1 t.ContinueContinue reading “FRESH LIME AND CURRY RICE”

BARBECUE SWEET PEPPER RICE

BARBECUE SWEET PEPPER RICE – FAT-FREE Long grain white rice cooked with coriander, paprika, celery seed and smoke flavor. Tossed with sweet red peppers and Heinz Classic Barbecue Sauce. Simple, easy to make. Sweet, tangy and hot. If desired, mix with a steamed green vegetable! I used peas with great results! Makes a little over 5ContinueContinue reading “BARBECUE SWEET PEPPER RICE”

ROASTED CHICK PEAS

ROASTED CHICK PEAS Seasoned chick peas baked till dry on the outside and creamy on the inside. Serve as a snack or as a topper on your favorite salad! Makes about 1-1/2 cups Preheat oven to 350 degrees 15 oz. can chick peas (garbanzo beans) – drain over bowl reserving liquid for other use (whichContinueContinue reading “ROASTED CHICK PEAS”

BROCCOLI WILD RICE

BROCCOLI WILD RICE A simple fried wild rice dish with broccoli, sauteed onion and celery, with fresh carrot ribbons. A little curry, garlic, salt and pepper is all you need to season. A low fat rice dish made to please and satisfy! Makes 4-1/2 cups 2-1/2 c. water 1/2 t. sea salt 2/3 c. wildContinueContinue reading “BROCCOLI WILD RICE”

SHARON’S FAT-FREE STOVE-TOP BEANS AND FRANKS

SHARON’S FAT-FREE STOVE-TOP BEANS AND FRANKS Animal-free hot dog slices sauteed with charred onion, then cooked in a Balsamic, brown sugar and garlic marinade. Mixed with canned baked beans, pinto beans and soy bacon bits. Nobody would notice the absence of fat. Rich and delicious! Makes 5-1/2 cups 2 c. lg. diced yellow onion, 3/4-1ContinueContinue reading “SHARON’S FAT-FREE STOVE-TOP BEANS AND FRANKS”

EDAMAME SPLIT PEA SOUP

EDAMAME SPLIT PEA SOUP Edamame (soy beans) cooked with split green peas. Seasoned with rosemary, fennel and garlic! Fat-free! Makes 7 cups 2 c. dried split green peas, rinsed till all foam disappears 2 c. froz. shelled edamame (soy beans) 10 c. water 1 T. salt 2 t. ground fennel seed 1 t. dried groundContinueContinue reading “EDAMAME SPLIT PEA SOUP”