Vegan Chili

Vegan Chili

1 T vegtable oil

1 Onion, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

1 ½ T Chili powder

2 tsp cumin

2 tsp salt

4-6 cloves garlic, minced

1 package Yves Ground “beef” (or a can of black beans rinsed & drained)

(http://www.yvesveggie.com/products/detail.php/meatless-ground-round-original  this is in the produce section next to the tofu in most grocery stores)

1 can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 14 oz can diced tomatoes

1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes

 

–          Saute onion, peppers and spices in oil in a large pot until onions begin to soften

–          Stir in garlic & “beef” and cook/ break apart “beef” for a minute

–          Add tomatoes and beans and simmer for about 20 minutes.

–          Serve with homemade corn bread… recipe to come =)

Spinach & Cannellini Pasta (Quick & Easy)

Spinach & Cannellini  Pasta  (Quick & Easy)

Pasta

Onion

Garlic, chopped

1 can Cannellini beans (white beans)

Spinach

Olive oil

Tomatoes

Spices to taste: salt, pepper, crushed red pepper

 

–       Cook Pasta

–       While pasta is cooking, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil with spices (add spinach if using frozen- wait if it’s fresh)

–       Once onions are soft, add beans and spinach (if fresh)

–       Mix in pasta once cooked… mix well adding some more olive oil and salt & pepper if needed.

–       Mix in fresh tomatoes (optional)

–       ENJOY!